El Mondonguito is a cozy Puerto Rican gem in Nubian Square, dishing out mouthwatering classics like mondongo and crispy chicharrones in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
"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
"Decades-old El Mondonguito is a well-worn dive bar that is also known for serving top-notch Puerto Rican fare, including crispy alcapurrias, or fritters stuffed with ground beef and green plantains, and mondongo, a hearty tripe stew." - Erika Adams
"This Puerto Rican restaurant has some of the best mondongo (tripe stew) in the city. The chicharrones are worth your time, too. Beers are cheap, and the music is loud. It’s a fun dive bar that also happens to have excellent food." - Terrence Doyle
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