Alison Fitzpatrick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Positively Delightful! This vegan Puerto Rican restaurant blew me away! The island flavors are so vibrant and authentic it’s the most delicious taste of Puerto Rico I’ve had since becoming vegan. Every bite felt like a celebration of flavor, culture, and creativity. You can tell there’s real love and soul behind every dish. Absolutely, positively delightful a must-visit for anyone who wants to experience true Caribbean comfort, vegan style! 🌱🇵🇷✨

Leela Breitman

The food was amazing - having tried a lot of Latin vegan restaurants with mixed outcomes, we can definitely say this is one of the best. Casa Borinqueña will satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike (my partner is not vegan but was raving about the food). The mushroom sampler was an incredibly delicious option for those who don’t like imitation meat. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and cozy. Must try, we’ll definitely be back.

Jenni Betz

Do not sleep on this place! If you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican flavor with a vegetarian twist, this spot is a must-visit. Every dish is full of bold, rich flavors that make you forget there’s no meat involved. Thankful to have a spot like this in the neighborhood!

Jamie Magee

We enjoyed their authentic tasty Puerto Rican dishes! Counter service in a very casual environment. Convenient spot to grab a bite before going to music shows in any of the north Philly venues where there are otherwise not too many vegan options. Looking forward to stopping back in!

Philly_mil

You know it’s going to be a good vibe when the playlist while being here is all Bad Bunny. As someone who rarely each vegetarian options this may have been one of the best meals I’ve had. Went with the chickn pincho platter and while it’s not real chicken I would recommend to everyone that comes here. The Arroz con gandules were rich in flavor and tasted as someone’s grandma had made a pot for Christmas Eve dinner. Comes with a nice salad too that has a light dressing that is nice and delicate. The thing that really surprised me was the alcapurria with impossible meat. I really couldn’t tell the difference between a regular ground beef and the impossible meat. Think this goes to their masa being well seasoned and being cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend to those that aren’t vegan to come try this place out because I know I’ll be coming back.

Idalia Lopez

Not vegan? Doesn’t matter—you’re going to LOVE this place. Every bite bursts with authentic Puerto Rican flavor that’ll transport you straight to the island. Picture this: Bad Bunny playing in the background, vibrant island-inspired decor all around, and food is perfection 🌴🎶 The staff? Absolutely amazing—warm, welcoming, and full of good vibes. This spot is the perfect mix of culture, flavor, and fun. I’ve officially found my new go-to hangout, and trust me… once you try it, you’ll be hooked too.

lin

Followed a recommendation and they weren’t wrong! This Puerto Rican spot knows how to make vegan food taste good!! Fast and friendly service. The flavors, textures, and vibes were amazing!!

Michelle Nieves

I have no complaints. Each item I chose was delicious. My sister and I ordered loaded tostones with beyond meat, Side Of Arroz Con Gandules, Pastele, and Alcapurrias. I devoured the food . The flavors were amazing. I always crave PR food but I'm vegan . I ate everything and took some home for later . It taste just as good reheated . The staff was friendly and the service was amazing. I will return.

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Thbp

Oh My Gosh! When I say this food was amazing!! The rice was excellent, the food was literally to die for. 10/10 for the service, food and the scenery. The owner and his wife were so kind and engaged in conversation the whole time. Definitely recommend if you want authentic great Spanish food.

Erin Mullaney

I was so excited to try Puerto Rican food for the first time! I highly recommend trying the Pincho BBQ "chicken" sampler platter if you can. It comes with a really nice assortment of yummy food - yellow rice, salad greens, perfectly fried plantains, and some really excellent vegan chicken on two skewers. Everything here is vegan but they don't make a big deal about it... which means more non-vegans are coming in to try this EXCELLENT Puerto Rican fare. Yum. It's a super cute place - so bright and cheerful and fairly easy to get to. We found parking easily and it's also a quick walk to the El. The owner was really nice and the food came out really quickly even though there were a ton of people there that day.

Julie Reyes

My husband and I have been looking forward to trying this place out, and it did not disappoint! We visited for lunch this week, and were blown away by the food! He had the sample platter with the BBQ pinchas, and not one bit was left! I tried the yucca fries with the mushroom “pork” and the alcapurria….WOW! The decor was awesome - very bright and reflected the culture in such a beautiful way. We will definitely be back and will recommend to everyone!

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Y F

As someone who doesn’t usually eat vegan, you could not tell the difference. From the pinchos, alcapurrias, & pasteles— everything was a 10/10 including the service and atmosphere. Such authentic vibe and flavor! You will not be disappointed. One of the best things to come to Philly.

Tomas Sanchez

As a Puerto Rican who’s had a lot of Puerto Rican food in my life, I never thought our cuisine could be made vegan and still hit the same, but I was proven wrong. This spot blew me away. The rice and beans? Some of the best I’ve had in my life, no exaggeration. The pincho tasted like I just grabbed it off the corner in North Philly. Juicy, full of flavor, and it even convinced my friend it was real chicken. The alcapurrias? Straight outta Loíza, PR. Full of flavor. I know they might not look the best, but if you know, you know. This is one of our best street foods, and they nailed it. The mofongo balls were cooked perfectly, and the mushrooms they used to imitate pork honestly fooled me for a second with how well they soaked up the sazón. The relleno de papa was one of the best I’ve ever had. They managed to make it super crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. Yuca fries were crispy and hit the spot, and the imitation beef had the same texture and taste as typical ground beef. Mad impressive. We ended it with a tres leches that had so much flavor and didn’t bother my lactose-intolerant girlfriend one bit. Miracle. I had my doubts walking in since I’m a hardcore meat eater, but this place completely exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be a regular. And as a bonus, they’re halal too. Shoutout to inclusivity.

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KingVegan

The only reason i'm giving one star less, the food is so fantastic. I think if they garnish each of their dishes it would bring each dish more to life, people not only eat with their mouths, they also eat with their eyes. Perhaps a few cilantro sprigs thin sliced radishes maybe a few cherry tomatoes would be perfect. As far as the food was cooked, the flavor was great Texture, was perfect. I think it would benefit them to list their ingredients on the menu, including seasonings, also allergy disclosures. If I miss these, Please correct me. Definitely will be back here for another great meal.

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Melody Colon

Puerto Rican restaurant so I had to support even though I’m not vegan. As soon as you walk in you are hit with the delicious smells and everything Puerto Rico. Staff was very nice and place was clean. We ordered and food was out very quickly and hot. Ordered the sampler platter, an alcapurria, pastellio and the coquito tres leche. My favorite was the alcapurria not the best I’ve had but was not greasy or thick. Pastellio did not like the filling. You can tell by the color of Spanish rice whether it will be good or not. I was excited to taste it because the color was good but once I tasted it I was disappointed because of the overpowering taste of a spice I believe is cumin. Less of it or not use it at all and the rice would be good. Was not a fan of the chicken kabobs. The tres leche was on the dry side but taste was okay. I believe it’s overly priced for the food. Might go back to taste the fresh baked bread but definitely would not get the food.

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