El Pegao Restaurant

We came here 3 1/2 years ago and this experience was way better than the last time! Apparently it's new owners! Well done!!! I do highly recommend this place, but why 4 stars? Let me break it down! Alcapurrias- A+ - taste very authentic Carne Frita with Fries- A Chicharron de Pollo- A+ Mofongo with Garlic Shrimp- A+ scrumptious Arroz con Gandules- A++ tasted like I was on the Island of P.R. Pernil - A+ DELICIOUS PASTELES- A- needs more meat but great flavor Chuleta Kan Kan- B (needs to be marinated more or more salt !)the chiccaron part was difficult to eat. I brought him home because anyone that can eat it all the way through must have the stomach of 5 men. Flan- A++ Tembleque- B- not bad needs more sugar Passion Fruit drink- A+ Coffee- B- The waiter was very good- although for a party of 6, it clearly says on the menu that an 18% tip would be included. So when the waiter approached us to charge our card- I asked again to double check the bill. His response was more like he ignored

I am not Puerto Rican so I don’t know how authentic this place is. However I do know that everything was so tasty and fresh! I tried their lunch special (comes with side, rice and choice of protein), it was delicious and price was really good given the portion sizes. Will definitely come again to try more menu item! Also super happy to support local businesses like this one.

The Trifongo is the best I've had. This place has amazing Puerto Rican food! I highly recommend for the food, and the ambiance. They play latin music while you eat. It's very nice. Great service as well. Small place, but definitely do not want to miss out. Will be eating here again soon.