Mis Raices - Teaneck

This time, we enjoyed Arroz con Pollo (rice with chicken and red beans), empanadas (our favorites are the beef and cheese, chicken and cheese, as well as the beef or cheese), Alcapurria (a tasty fritter filled with yuca and ground beef), and Chicharrón de Cerdo (fried pork cracklings served with rice and gandules). Everything was delicious, fresh, and moist! It was our first time trying Alcapurria, and I wish we had ordered several instead of just one! Unfortunately, I couldn’t take a picture because we devoured it in the car—it smelled amazing and tasted even better! We will definitely be returning to Mis Raices for more of their “yummy in the tummy” food!

The best ropa vieja I’ve ever had! The pork chops were fantastic as well. The plantain chips served with the mayo-garlic cilantro sauce were delicious! Plus, the white rice was cooked to perfection. The owners and their family were incredibly kind and welcoming. Excellent job! I would definitely return when I'm in the area.

The lunch specials offer generous portions. The empanadas consistently come out fresh and crispy.

I absolutely loved the chicken and cheese empanadas! They were fresh and packed with flavor. The crust was wonderfully flaky and not too heavy. This is definitely my favorite place!

The ground beef empanadas were fantastic and stood out as the best dish. However, the black beans lacked seasoning. The pernil was dry and could have benefited from being juicier. The tostones (green plantains) were also dry and quite thick; they could be improved by making them thinner and crispier.