La Isla

I have been coming here for over 15 years. I still love it. The empanadas, chicken rice and beans are delicious.

"I love my Puerto Rican food, but this food does not taste like it. I asked for bacalao, but I got mofongo instead. The alcapurria had about a teaspoon of beef, and the relleno de papa had a teaspoon of beef as well. I am very disappointed!"

Clearly this place has new chefs and looks like it’s under new management. Quality of food is not the same anymore. The alcapurrias are so small now very dry with no meat. The morcillas are super salty. Smaller portions of food for more money now. Definitely not coming here anymore.

The dishes here satisfy cravings you didn't know you had. The service timing was perfect. The setting creates natural calmness. Workers show remarkable warmth and consistently adjust to customer requests. I can't wait to sample all their specialties.

Food was good the pernil had flavor but certain pieces i was given was a bit dry and no flavor but the rice and beans were great the older guy there had a bit of an attitude when I kept asking what kind of Alcapurria they had overall 4 stars

The pics aren’t very good but! This was the best comfort food to get delivered. We got a special that came with ribs, rice and beans and salad that we split. The beans are off the chain! I probably would have been happy with just the rice and beans they were so flavorful but the ribs were tender and tasty - not over seasoned so I used a little hot sauce because I’m a salt freak but they’re great on their own. Their soup was truly a delight - I got their house soup they had that day which was like a stew with big pieces of chicken, carrot and potato. The broth was so savory and silky with a nice amount of lime or some citrus making it extra flavorful. Last but not least - their chicken pastelillos were insanely tasty and you should order extra in case someone tries to eat yours… because they will.

Convenient location right next to the subway. Very casual- everyone sits at the bar or take-out, there isn’t any table service. The service was good and the food had great prices. Haven’t tried their fruit juice but it looks popular. Atmosphere was nice, the inside is clean. I had the shrimp mofongo. It was fresh, came out hot and with a side salad which was nice and refreshing. It also came with a side of sauce to add. A lot of food, I came close to finishing it all. I like that all mofongo options come with pork regardless of which protein you pick. Sometimes that’s hard to find, but I found the pork pieces throughout the mofongo were either not fresh or just not prepared properly like chicharron (crispy). Nonetheless, the flavor was good, not sure if there was any actual shrimp throughout the mofongo, just on the side. If I return I’d like to try the chicken mofongo. My food was prepared surprisingly quick, this is a busy spot. But, many of the options are already pre-prepared.

I forgot to take pictures before devouring it. I went twice in the same day lmao. The food is delicious and plentiful. Enough to share or eat twice. And the service is quick, professional, and kind.

It's 24 hours to start. All the classic Puerto Rican dishes. Always consistently good. Service is fast. Diner counter seating when it's not at peak times. You can't go wrong experimenting with different dishes over multiple visits. Highly recommended

Saved once again by a 24/7 restaurant. These stuffed potato balls are great--hard to beat fried potato. And they are larger than you think. The blood sausage has a savory, rich flavor palette. I also ordered the fried cassava bites, but my serving was chewy and over-fried. If they were taken out of the fryer a minute sooner, they would be perfect. Very hospitable workers though.

Pasteles were a disgrace! The rice and beans no no flavor. Acapurria fair. Papa rellenas fair. Overall terrible food.

I got take out from here on a Friday night. So affordable and delicious. Tons of options. I ordered chicken with rice, pernil, maduros, and grilled vegetables.

Fast and friendly service- great local joint. Wide selection of items and the prices are great. I got a healthy serving of Pernil and a big plate of rice and beans for $10. Great taste and value. Would come back!

The passion behind this restaurant shines through clearly. Their dishes show exceptional flavor profiles. I was happily surprised by this restaurant. The team members are nice as well. I want to come back without much delay.

I ordered delivery and was disappointed. The seafood soup wasn't good, and instead of the cheese bread I wanted, they sent a large bread with cheese in the middle, which I didn't like. Unfortunately, everything I ordered was a miss.

My reluctance to believe the hype vanished after experiencing the food. This spot provides reliable dining. The cooking quality is noteworthy. Cooperative, humble, and authentic. I'll return to this restaurant regularly.

I ordered pickup thru GH. Ordered at 9:20 was told my food wouldn't be ready until 10. Red flag but ok. I ordered Chicharon de Cerdo, 1 Alcapurria, 2 Pastelillos De Pollo and 1Bacalaito. I received Chicharon de Cerdo that wasn't crunchy at all, 2 chewy Alcapurria, 4 Pastelilos (idk if they were pollo or not. didn't taste like it) no Bacalaito.I'd eat a wrong order if the food was good but this food was TERRIBLE. all of it. idk if it was because it was a GH order or that's how it is all the time but it was bad. I came from Queens to get this food and I feel like I was robbed. I hope the food is better when u order in person but I'll never find out. Do better. Please

steak was uncooked and they made me wait 30 minutes for me and my friend food. we was so patient and polite and they were very rude to us. I might look white but I'm dominican. My mother is. it was giving racist for no reason . . We even got dirty looks upon arrival. I even found something in my food. looks like poison. the little circle things that be in that little white package in a jacket or anything new you buy. Yeah Im upset. Like whats going on over there ? I don't know them they don't know me whats that about ? I just wanted food. They tried to do some funny mess to me. God is good.

Review from a Puerto Rican de Aguada. The good: the oxtail was awesome. Really tasty. The bad: The fritters were not Puerto Rican. They were some sort of combination of Puerto Rican and south American and failed at both. We could not eat one alcapuria or one relleno. They also were greassy. Tastes nothing like the ones from Puerto Rico. The tostones were not crunchy but soft and squishy. And the rice and beans lacked the flavors of Puerto Rico. I honesty I had better Puerto Rican food at other restaurants. Hope they get back to our roots and actually cook with Puerto Rican flavors.

incredible food, great prices, beautiful restaurant, super sweet staff. I got the oxtail stew special, the sweet fried plantains (maduros), the 1/2 pernil with rice and beans, and the passion fruit juice. all of it was FANTASTIC. I will be eating here many more times!

My friend made me promise to get alcapurrias in New York and this was the only spot open before my flight. Not only were they delicious , but we realized this is the same restaurant he'd been visiting daily on his trip. Love y'all!

The food didn't taste that good and my whole bill was 19.20 but the guy took a dollar tip for his self without my permission. They didn't had what I really wanted and the person was empty I guess it wasn't like it was before. They also have only one person taking care of everything and they should have more ppl helping there. I don't think I wanna go back in there.

service sucks need to have more people working the two lady workers move slow they races and they dont wash tgey hands

The food is good the service is good yams is great... It's a grocery store that serves hot Dominican food for lunch... I'll be moving back to this area so I can't wait to visit again

The best pastelillo I've EVER HAD IN NYC. Tastey, meaty and hot. Crust just right not under cooked or overcooked. The best I had before this is in PR. But for Brooklyn NY this is on another level.. LOVED IT!!!!

All in all it's fast food my last time there an employee gave me some old stale food from the front window display so disappointed I haven't been there in 5 months.

Always good food at great prices. The service is fast and friendly plenty of choices on the menu

If you're looking for a quick fix to quench your thirst for some classic latin Caribbean food, this might be your spot! La isla has been around for many moons. It also has seen many staff members throughout the years but somehow seems to keep its originality in taste and appearance with the exception of changes to the recipes. I've visited them since I was a kid and still can find some gems when I walk in. Ordered out last night and had the pepper steak combo with white rice & beans alongside some avocado spears. My friend had the chicken soup with a side of the morcilla. The pepper steak was really tasty although I would've preferred a different cut of the protein but overall was pretty damn good for the price. Portions are always abundant at La isla, that's really what they've been known for. The chicken soup had a vibrant appearance and taste but a little too thick. The morcilla recipe was definitely altered and being wrapped in a plastic bag on delivery was definitely not a good idea. Soggy, wet and a bit too salty. I still recommend this spot over any other Latin American restaurant in the area since the flavors, portions and prices are very reasonable and realistic, just be mindful on what to order and use your judgement as far as whether to order out or eat in. My recommendation would be to eat in since fried food and treats do not do well in delivery conditions. Overall La isla is a classic must have if you're in bushwick or Williamsburg on Graham ave. Happy travels!

Well, this place is a small hole in the wall. We went 4/19/2024 at night. We ordered multiple dishes from Sancocho to white rice with and beans with pernil, alcaparras, and white rice and chicken. The food was great. Great puerto rican food. The service was a bit slow, not too many workers, for how much this place gets packed line was out the door and not too many seats available to sit in and dine. But, it doesn't take away from the great food they cook. We will definitely be back.

Called this place to find out what their alcapurias and rellenos de amarillos are stuffed with since the menu online doesn't say and I was really craving some PR food and after the phone rang for a while the guy finally picked up. He then proceeded to yell something incomprehensible after I'd asked two questions and hung up on me. wtf?

Well, they changed the pastellillos or empanadas now they are like half the size that they were used to be .. completely different inflation, everything is smaller and more expensive lol

Came late on a Thursday night at 9 and there was a line out the door. It moved pretty fast. We had freshly fried porkchop with white rice and beans. The rice was so good on it's own I could have made a meal of just the rice--if you know, you know. The porkchop were perfect. We had relleno de papa and relleno de maduro--also excellent. Tasty, perfectly seasoned and fresh. I'm guessing the amount of traffic keeps the food from sitting around getting stale. Not a fan of the pastelillos--just didn't have the flavor I'm accustomed to. All being said, this is a 24 hour spot that I will be picking up food from on a regular basis. I live a bit far from it but it's worth the drive! Hard to believe the prices are so low. The portions are big.

The food is good home cooking! It's a warm home feeling. I chose to dine in and had the experience to vibe with the customers.

It's incredibly hard to go in here with just $10 cash. Not Bc u are unable to afford anything, quite the opposite since everything is $1.25-$9. The trouble is trying to maximize every dollar bc you basically want everything. In the end I opted for 1/2 lb of pernil (more skin please) and 2 logs of morcilla. $8.85 I believe.

IMPORTANT to know: cash only! Tasty Puerto Rican and Dominican food. The mofongo with pork was dense and delicious when broken down and mixed into the sauce. The fried, stuffedpotato and plantain items were tasty. The service is friendly and efficient and the place has a very local, neighborhood vibe.

Great spot to grab a late night meal or snack but beware of your surroundings because the place attracts all the late night party goers that are already full of alcohol. Let's get to the good stuff: Place: 24/7!! located on the corner of the street, Parking is horrendous due to that BUT there is a bus stop out front so someone can easily just wait there for a quick minute and go around the block if a bus comes by. You can either dine in or take out (I recommend take out because of the sketchy people walking in). Make sure to bear right and order by the "take out" sign. You'll probably see a like form along the wall on the right. Food: delicious & super affordable. Chicharron de pollo (fried chicken chunks) - well seasoned and good on its own! You'll get a tray of literally, small fried chicken chunks that taste great. Yuca y cebellos (yuca with onions) - a staple in these type of spots. The yuca and the onions were cooked perfectly. Love that the yuca wasn't hard and that it was a soft chewy consistency. Everything came out to less than $10. Get passed the drunkards that roam the street and at times enter and you'll stomach will thank you for it!

Not only are the workers absolutely RUDE. I'm not sure who trained them to roll their eyes at the customs for asking questions about juices with no labels on them. The pernil was disgusting, bland, and UNCOOKED. Honestly so disappointing. La gente que trabaja acá no tienen modales. No se quien los entreno a ver a los clientes como si fuéramos locos por preguntar cosas como cuál jugó es cual cuando nada tiene nombre en esa tienda. El pernil no sabía a nada, honestamente les quedo asqueroso, y ni lo cocinaron. Me da mucha tristeza porque me fascina la comida dominicana

I came back to this place because the chicharrón was really good the last time. However, I'm not sure if the original cook left, but what a disappointment. The chicharrón was dry and bland. I ordered a portion of rice and beans with pernil, too.This was bland too. I guess I'll have to find another cuchifrito place which are becoming rare to find these days.

Great Puerto Rican hole on the wall join. No greeting and just trying to find my way to order. No menu. Walked in and saw the side for take out. I took on line and waited. Guy over the counter says next. I expected him to be rude and grumpy but he was very nice and helpful. I asked alot of questions. He explained everything to what he has. I was only there for their snacks and a juice as we just had dinner. I bought Empanadas, alcapurrias, pasteles to go. Everything fresh. Great juices. Got the passion fruit juice Awesome. Too far out the way, but I recommend for people who love Spanish food to try if you are around. Good Service as the guy was very attentive when he was serving me. He even lead me to the restroom.

Dear Yelpers! This spot is actually pretty good! There will be a wait for food no matter what time you get here. K and I went at about 11pm and there were about 7 people ahead of us and they ran out of chicharron :'( However! We got the pernil, tostones, white rice and beans small and it was plenty! Their tostones were perfect. Def do recommend, just need to come back earlier to try some of their other foods!

Tasty Spanish food for a great price. Pork chops, chicken and the fried ball things all are good

Cuchifrito platter with a side of yucca. That's it. That's all there is to say. That's the review.

I love going to eat there. Chicharrones made fresh to order. Everything they have is so good. The stewed chicken is delicious! The pernil is so good and crunchy. I love the white rice with the liquid of the beans. I go there when i have late night cravings

Stopped in for lunch and although it's a small place with limited counter seating the smell of freshly cooked good permeates the place ... ordered the roast pork with yellow rice and beans with a side order of sweet plantains... the portions were generous and delicious ... not overly salty which is usually the norm at other places ... give it a try the prices are also easy on the wallet

I come back every couple of weeks because I can't get enough of La Isla. My Go-Tos are the Rabo, Carne Guisado, Pollo, Chicharron and obviously the Rice n Beans. Everything is so good! The only thing I would not recommend is the Oreja but I think that is because my personal preference is the Asian way of prepping it where it's served cold and cooked in soy sauce. Otherwise, you can't go wrong!

#I was surprised that I somehow ordered everything in Spanish (even though I don't speak it). I guess it's from ordering Latino/Spanish/Mexican/Ecuadorian/Dominican/Puerto Rican food over the years. The #language now sticks. I was proud of myself. However, they didn't have any of the dishes I tried to order. I #ended up with the Sancocho (stew with a bunch of meats and veg) and Lengua (tongue). Both really good.

El servicio es muy lento y solo hay dos personas trabajando para 20 clientes que hay.

Amazing food, good amount of food for the price too! I like the beef stew and coconut juice.

Every time get to visit Bklyn. That's the first place I go to eat..they dont have that kind d of food in florida. Great place. I recommend it to anyone. Enjoy.

One of the best little joins on Myrtle Ave. Their food is delicious, very well priced, and the service is excellent. The staff is very friendly. I could eat there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I will probably be ordering from them again in the next 24 hours. Go here for sure!

Homemade genuine latin food. The portions are cheap, generous and delicious... I normally order the basic rice and beans.. You can see the quality of a latin food by ordering a plate of rice and beans, and they never disappoint. Seasoned and full of flavor. Rellenos de Papa is very soft and I love the Platanos Rebosados , the batter is pretty good. Casavas are my favorite here as well and Pernil w/ lots of lemon and onion. The Tamarindo juice tastes just like my childhood. Normally the place is packed nd you gotta be smart to be seen, its all pretty cheap nd you can eat good and w/ only $6 bucks.

Stopped by this spot after leaving a late night show at Starr Barr, was it a bit of a walk? Sure. Was it worth it?! HELL YES. Open late, possibly 24/7 the food was freshly prepared and affordable. The music was cool and set a chill environment while every one sobered up anticipating the food. I'm not one to write a review off of drunk trips but the chicken, yellow rice and beans here is really special. The chicken was flavorful, moist and seasoned on the skin. A good skin is key to an incredible meal man. Seriously, it's the first part of the food we taste, make use of it. Portions here were insane. We ended up trying each other's food to help each other finish everything. Overall two thumbs up here.

Once, several years ago, there was a prodigious and mighty snow storm that covered the entire city. Young, distracted, and disorganized, I had not paid attention to the forecast and found myself bereft of groceries when every store was closed and every restaurant shuttered. But then, in the distance, I glimpsed the glow of a bright spot on the corner of Myrtle and Knickerbocker. I smelled the incredible aroma of spices and meats. There it was, La Isla, an island of nourishment amid the desolate snow-scape. The half-chicken with rice and beans fed me for two days. I've come back many times since then and tried many things: blood sausage, pigs foot soup,. But that rotisserie chicken with a side of beans is, for me, the tru star. Profoundly delicious and very friendly on the wallet.

Best puerto rican food in NY no question Staff is relaxed good portions super cheap and really fast service.

I've been coming here for years! Like 20 years!I've always loved all of the food. It reminds me of my grandmother's home cooked meals. My favorites are the white rice with beans, potato balls, pork grinds and of course ALL of the drinks!!! The coco is 100% the best drink ever. They have many options. They speak both English and Spanish. My only ask is that they add a little bit more salt. I can tell that they changed that one thing recently. Lastly, they only take cash, no cards OPEN 24 hours!!!

Some great representation of Puerto Rican cuisine on display here, all in a nice windowed counter style restaurant. Keep in mind there is little seating, but you can get food to go as well. Most of the menu items are under $8, but that does not sacrifice the quality. I saw the chef multiple times come out with an entire half of roasted pig (Pernil) with very crackly skin. Indulged myself in a bit of that with some rice and beans and mofongo. Just be sure that if you go in to respect the ever moving staff behind the counter, and humbly enjoy the delights they put in front of you in this staple of community.

IF YOU ARE EVER IN BUSHWICK/ NORTH SIDE GETTING DRUNK LIKE A TYPICAL BROOKLYN NIGHT!!! I recommend you grab a plate of food from here... OMG I FELT LIKE I WAS with FAMILY. Honestly I haven't eaten at a Coochie Frito restaurant in a hot minute, and Honestly It was the best. You have the old school Boricuas that makes the most noise but makes you laugh with all the crazy stuff that comes out there mouth and the young dude that just left a house party and is hungry, then me and my crew that just spent the knight bar hopping and are looking for something greasy to eat. I always recommend getting the half chicken with rice and beans. Unfortunately that night I did not but I did explore my taste buds buy getting blood sausage with rice and beans and a side of stuff mash potatoes. No bathrooms so your out of luck and it's a bit of a wait but totally worth a try, never be scared to try something different.