"For a hearty midday meal, it’s hard to beat El Mondonguito, a much-loved Puerto Rican spot in Nubian Square. Don’t miss the restaurant’s crispy chicharrones, platanos fritos (fried plantains), and arroz con gandules, a traditional Puerto Rican plate of rice and pigeon peas. Eat in at a couple cozy tables and wall-facing bar seating or take lunch to go. Save room for dessert, as it’s hard to ignore the sweet call of tres leches and flan." - Celina Colby
