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Latin american · Albee Square

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About Portal Latino

Located in Albee Square, Portal Latino offers a vibrant taste of local specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We pride ourselves on fast service and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, whether you're dining solo or with friends. Enjoy our diverse menu with options for delivery, takeout, or d...

Located in Albee Square, Portal Latino offers a vibrant taste of local specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We pride ourselves on fast service and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, whether you're dining solo or with friends. Enjoy our diverse menu with options for delivery, takeout, or dine-in. Start your day with our great coffee, or unwind with alcohol in the evening. We are committed to accessibility, offering wheelchair accessible restrooms. With a rating of 4.6/5 based on 61 reviews, we're open seven days a week from 7AM to 9:30PM.

What Customers Say About Portal Latino

Portal Latino is a local favorite for authentic Dominican food, known for generous portions and friendly staff. Customers rave about the delicious, home-style cooking, especially the mondongo soup and roast pork. Some note inconsistent pricing and a decline in portion sizes.

Popular Dishes

mondongo soup roast pork cuban sandwich chicharrón de pollo alcapurrias pernil Los Tres Golpes Mofongo

Best For

Locals Quick Bite Casual Solo Dining

Tip: If you're unfamiliar with Dominican food, try Los Tres Golpes, Mofongo, or pastelitos (empanadas).

Features

🚗 Delivery 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

What to see nearby

Boerum Park
A 133m

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Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes
A 317m

Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes

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Gowanus Playground
A 318m

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Nicholas Naquan Heyward Jr. Park
A 332m

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South Congregational Church, Chapel, Ladies Parlor, and Rectory
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A 475m

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A 479m

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Explore the area around Portal Latino

Portal Latino is located in Albee Square, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • South Congregational Church, Chapel, Ladies Parlor, and Rectory (A 475m) — church building in New York, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Cuyler Presbyterian Church (A 514m) — church building in Brooklyn, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Religious Buildings

  • Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes (A 317m) — Synagogue in New York City
  • Second Unitarian Church (A 479m) — church building in Brooklyn, United States of America
  • Carroll Park Methodist Episcopal Church (A 538m) — church building in Brooklyn, United States of America

Parks & Gardens

  • Boerum Park (A 133m) — park in the United States of America
  • Gowanus Playground (A 318m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Nicholas Naquan Heyward Jr. Park (A 332m) — park in Brooklyn, NYC, USA
  • Carroll Park (A 481m) — park in Brooklyn, NYC
  • Cobble Hill Park (A 557m) — park in Brooklyn, NYC

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Frequently asked questions about Portal Latino

Portal Latino is located at 217 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Albee Square.
Near Portal Latino you can find points of interest such as Boerum Park, Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes, Gowanus Playground, Nicholas Naquan Heyward Jr. Park.
Portal Latino offers latin_american cuisine.
Portal Latino has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Portal Latino offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Portal Latino based on customer reviews are: mondongo soup, roast pork, cuban sandwich, chicharrón de pollo, alcapurrias.
Portal Latino is ideal for locals, quick bites, casual dining, solo dining.
Portal Latino is a local favorite for authentic Dominican food, known for generous portions and friendly staff. Customers rave about the delicious, home-style cooking, especially the mondongo soup and roast pork. Some note inconsistent pricing and a decline in portion sizes.
If you're unfamiliar with Dominican food, try Los Tres Golpes, Mofongo, or pastelitos (empanadas).
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Portal Latino Albee Square Reviews

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Isabelle J

Was just walking down the street when we came across this place and ended up having an unexpected feast! Loved everything about this place — the food was excellent and in big portions with great prices, the staff was sooooo nice and telling us about all of the best menu items. We got the roasted chicken, plantains, salad, red beans, all were amazing with their homemade picante and garlic sauces. Would definitely be back!

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Anthony Diaz

Best Dominican food in the city. Been going here since my parents moved us to the area in 1996. It is honestly the best and no matter where I go I always say el portal is the best with the best chicharrón de pollo. Love the place the people, everything. Thank you for never letting me down in so many years. ❤️☺️

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Tom Tam

Love getting late dinners here. Need to return for their standard menu

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Aziz Syed

Amazing food and portions - great lunch spot

Anthony Diaz
Anthony Diaz

Best Dominican food in the city. Been going here since my parents moved us to the area in 1996. It is honestly the best and no matter where I go I always say el portal is the best with the best chicharrón de pollo. Love the place the people, everything. Thank you for never letting me down in so many years. ❤️☺️

Tom Tam
Tom Tam

Love getting late dinners here. Need to return for their standard menu

Aziz Syed
Aziz Syed

Amazing food and portions - great lunch spot

Ken Koch
Ken Koch

Hard to find good authentic Hispanic food where i live. The mondongo soup is to die for 😋.. The roast pork is for tomorrow nights dinner. I highly recommend!

Larry
Larry

Awesome. Half the trick here is knowing what to order if you aren’t familiar with Dominican food. You can’t go wrong with Los Tres Golpes, Mofongo, y Paselitos (empanadas). The orange juice is good too. This stuff is quickly becoming my new favorite food.

Isabelle J
Isabelle J

Was just walking down the street when we came across this place and ended up having an unexpected feast! Loved everything about this place — the food was excellent and in big portions with great prices, the staff was sooooo nice and telling us about all of the best menu items. We got the roasted chicken, plantains, salad, red beans, all were amazing with their homemade picante and garlic sauces. Would definitely be back!

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Sunshine Kiki

Little gem in Brooklyn. The staff are kind and welcoming. Always a big smile. The food is absolutely delicious. Just like eating at Abuelas. This restaurant has been a family favorite for many years. I came here as a kid, and now as an adult.

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Matt E Silver

excellent old school Dominican food. they make a killer cuban sandwich , and all food is fresh and juicy

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Iecha Vega

The Food Is Very Good. This Is My 5th Time Order From You & Will Continue To Get My Food From You. I Was Also Recommend To You From Julio Davila What A Great Spot. Thank You

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Dawid Pawelec

You will overhear your fellow patrons say things like "that's with love", as they endearingly look on while the very pleasant staff fill your container to as much as it can possibly hold. And it's true, and it's why this place is a local institution.

K
Kara Meyer

Always yummy; always fast. I only do pick up. Great home cooked meal when I don’t feel like cooking! Gracias Portal Latino!

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G Tull

It’s absolutely perfect. The food is made quickly, and it’s exquisite. Every dish they have is made with the ideology of perfection. The cooks and servers and kind, regardless of the time of day. They always have great manners, and they’re always welcoming! Whether you’re dining here, or ordering to go, this restaurant is amazing. Top tier service and food. Would recommend

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Traci

I dined here unintentionally one morning and you know it's going to be good because you can smell it from down the block. I had pernil, scrambled eggs, bacon and homefries with a HUGE portion of toast that fed two people. The pernil was INSANELY good, as was everything else. It's a small place with to go mostly and a few tables. Is it wheelchair-accessible seating wise though counter is very high and I think while the entrance to the restroom is awkward, it's navigable.

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wruiz9o

This restaurant has changed in the last 10 yrs! I have ordered here many times yet has gotten better since before! This restaurant is the only place that I have found that has made great alcapurrias in the area.

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Elsa Bennett

This place stands above others because of how they treat you. The personnel delivered excellent customer service and the dishes were superior. All dishes we picked featured fresh ingredients, great flavor and expert cooking. Their prices remain surprisingly affordable. The restaurant has won our trust.

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Judith Vasquez

The overall experience ensures I'll make this a regular stop in my dining schedule. Staff answers curiosities about ingredients happily. I'll be back if I'm in this part of town. Portal Latino serves food at its prime moment. This restaurant exceeded all my hopes.

G Tull
G Tull

It’s absolutely perfect. The food is made quickly, and it’s exquisite. Every dish they have is made with the ideology of perfection. The cooks and servers and kind, regardless of the time of day. They always have great manners, and they’re always welcoming! Whether you’re dining here, or ordering to go, this restaurant is amazing. Top tier service and food. Would recommend

wruiz9o
wruiz9o

This restaurant has changed in the last 10 yrs! I have ordered here many times yet has gotten better since before! This restaurant is the only place that I have found that has made great alcapurrias in the area.

Traci
Traci

I dined here unintentionally one morning and you know it's going to be good because you can smell it from down the block. I had pernil, scrambled eggs, bacon and homefries with a HUGE portion of toast that fed two people. The pernil was INSANELY good, as was everything else. It's a small place with to go mostly and a few tables. Is it wheelchair-accessible seating wise though counter is very high and I think while the entrance to the restroom is awkward, it's navigable.

Matt E Silver
Matt E Silver

excellent old school Dominican food. they make a killer cuban sandwich , and all food is fresh and juicy

Judith Vasquez
Judith Vasquez

The overall experience ensures I'll make this a regular stop in my dining schedule. Staff answers curiosities about ingredients happily. I'll be back if I'm in this part of town. Portal Latino serves food at its prime moment. This restaurant exceeded all my hopes.

Sunshine Kiki
Sunshine Kiki

Little gem in Brooklyn. The staff are kind and welcoming. Always a big smile. The food is absolutely delicious. Just like eating at Abuelas. This restaurant has been a family favorite for many years. I came here as a kid, and now as an adult.

Elsa Bennett
Elsa Bennett

This place stands above others because of how they treat you. The personnel delivered excellent customer service and the dishes were superior. All dishes we picked featured fresh ingredients, great flavor and expert cooking. Their prices remain surprisingly affordable. The restaurant has won our trust.

Iecha Vega
Iecha Vega

The Food Is Very Good. This Is My 5th Time Order From You & Will Continue To Get My Food From You. I Was Also Recommend To You From Julio Davila What A Great Spot. Thank You

Dawid Pawelec
Dawid Pawelec

You will overhear your fellow patrons say things like "that's with love", as they endearingly look on while the very pleasant staff fill your container to as much as it can possibly hold. And it's true, and it's why this place is a local institution.

Kara Meyer
Kara Meyer

Always yummy; always fast. I only do pick up. Great home cooked meal when I don’t feel like cooking! Gracias Portal Latino!

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Joe Ruiz

There’s nothing spectacular about Dominican Cooking or restaurants they all share the same flavors. Service is fast but at times they get real busy. They don’t have a lot of space so eat & go! My biggest concern is even with a menu every time you sit in or order the food is a different price even if you order the same thing every day. When the food is rung up it comes out to a few dollars more every !

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Kathleen Von Deegan-Torres

This restaurant has been around for years. The food is consistent however, as a Puerto Rican, it's not the greatest. Their pernil is tasty. The arroz con gandules has 0 flavor. Their picadillo filling is not delicious. The gringos in the area will love it tho. They don't know better.

Joe Ruiz
Joe Ruiz

There’s nothing spectacular about Dominican Cooking or restaurants they all share the same flavors. Service is fast but at times they get real busy. They don’t have a lot of space so eat & go! My biggest concern is even with a menu every time you sit in or order the food is a different price even if you order the same thing every day. When the food is rung up it comes out to a few dollars more every !

Kathleen Von Deegan-Torres
Kathleen Von Deegan-Torres

This restaurant has been around for years. The food is consistent however, as a Puerto Rican, it's not the greatest. Their pernil is tasty. The arroz con gandules has 0 flavor. Their picadillo filling is not delicious. The gringos in the area will love it tho. They don't know better.

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Jean Marc Duccossea

This restaurant used to be known for its generous portions, but unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. What they’re offering now for $12 is surprisingly small and just doesn’t feel worth the price anymore. It’s disappointing, especially considering how good it used to be. Looks like I’ll be heading over to Cibao from now on instead.

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Tameka Thompson

Horrible experience. I used to go here until today. Paid for my order and the same woman who took my order and my payment asked me on the way out if i paid. I said yes and asked her if she would ask anyone else that and she responded with an attitude saying that she would. She mentioned that she served me but that doesn’t mean I paid. Mind you, I paid with her. I went into my bank statement and showed her the amount I paid and she asked me, “what is the date?” I immediately left. These people are rude and racist to anyone that doesn’t look just like them. Do not support this business.

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Ralph Camacho

Never again.... ordered two selections and both had the same taste. Rice was greasy, roast pork was too salty.

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Geneva Charles

I was appalled by this place! I went here on a whim and will not be returning. I saw them disrespect a patron and could not believe it! The lady seemed visually upset and they snickered at her … that is terrible customer service and will be taking my business elsewhere. I will be reporting that.

Karl
Karl

Bad service, full of racist staff they mocked my friend and thought that my friend didn't speak Spanish. Never ordering from here ever again this place is bs.

Ryan P.
Ryan P.

This restaurant used to be known for its generous portions, but unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. What they’re offering now for $12 is surprisingly small and just doesn’t feel worth the price anymore. It’s disappointing, especially considering how good it used to be. Looks like I’ll be heading over to Cibao from now on instead.

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217 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Highly Rated
4.6/5 stars
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Moderate Price
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🥞 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
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🚚 Delivery

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Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
7AM-9:30PM
Rating
4.6/5
💬 Reviews
61
💰 Price Level
$$
📞 Phone
+1 718-246-1416
🌐 Website
portallatino.store

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217 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Albee Square, NY 11201

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