El Sabroso
“It featured bone-in chicken breast cooked til tender with an amazing sauce that was velvety over the yellow rice and pigeon peas.”
“When I say this takes you back to grandma and mommy cooking that Arroz con Gandules this place will help you REMEMBER!!!”
“Their pernil is out of this world but i mostly go there for their delicious alcapurrias!!!”
El Sabroso
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Came here for lunch with a big group of coworkers. I read some yelp reviews before going so I was pretty excited based on what I read. The prices are definitely reasonable especially for the amount of food served. However… What I ordered wasn't that great. Based on reviews, I tried the alcapurrias which was just okay.. A little burnt on the outside. I also had a small order of oxtail and rice. I've had much better. The server was very nice and very attentive of our big group. Id come back to try something different before writing it off.
Best puerto rican food in jersey city heights, i always get the large portion of pernil, arroz con gandules and a side of potatoe salad…..the pork is well cooked, i love the peice of crispy skin ….i could probably go for seconds even with there generous portion #fatboyproblems
We've been here a number of times. I first came here because I thought it was run by the same people as a hole in the wall in Manhattan with the same name (I don't think it's run by the same people).
The place is pretty large — I think they could actually squeeze more tables in there. One time we went, they were really busy and had to wait for a little bit.
Now onto the food… I guess the food is Puerto Rican? I don't really know a lot about Latin food beyond Mexican and Cuban. It was a nice change of pace to have some something different.
Our first time, we didn't know what to get, so the waitress spent a good amount of time with us, answering all of our stupid questions. We've ordered the mofongo, pernil, empanadas… they're all really good.
We love coming up here from Hoboken and look forward to many more trips here.
The rice reminded me of my Mother's, and I don't say that very often in my life! I had the pernil with white rice, red beans and tostones. ALL of it was very good. Nice portions even though I ordered the small serving. I noticed that our server was the only one waiting on tables; but she did a good job with a smile. The busboy was quick and quiet (a nice change of pace). Maybe they read Yelp?! 🙂 I took note that everyone in the kitchen was busy working, too. Service is important to me; if I feel it needs improvement, I may approach the manager; but this visit was good from start to finish and glad to find good Puerto Rican food in the Heights! They are closed on Sundays.
I tried this from a store that was ordering their lunch. I decided to order with them . Our order took two hours to arrive at store. They assured me it was going to be worth my wait. I proceed to continue working while I waited .
It finally arrived and the order was short a serving. My friend was kind enough to give me her food. I had ordered the same plate which was pernil with mofongo and accapirria.
It was amazing!!! I just had one bite and I couldn't resist. The mofongo had chunks of crispy pork skin and tosino. It was sitting in a delicious garlic sauce with Side of pico de gallo. Absolutely divine, just like I landed in Puerto Rico.
I called my friend next day drove 1hr to visit this great restaurant myself in jersey city.
I ordered the steak with onions with rice and beans.
It was delicious. Since I ate in the restaurant the portion was huge. Definitely taking left overs home.. I also ordered more food to go. I can't wait to try later.
Love the food highly recommend eating here for authentic Spanish food.