El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine

We had El Coquí Puerto Rican cater lunch for our office, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the chicharrón de pollo, which was a huge hit. Everything was flavorful and perfectly prepared, from the rice and black beans to the tostones and maduros. And their homemade vinaigrette? So good, people kept asking about it. The service was just as impressive as the food. Communication was always reliable, delivery was smooth, and everything arrived fresh and ready to enjoy. Our entire office couldn’t stop talking about how great the meal was. I also love that El Coquí is a women-owned business, which made supporting them even more meaningful. With strong competition downtown, El Coquí truly stands out as a top contender thanks to its authentic flavors, excellent service, and professionalism. If you’re looking for amazing Puerto Rican food in downtown Santa Rosa, whether for catering or dining in, El Coquí is a must-try. We will absolutely be ordering from them again.

Never had mofongo this way before but I think Hubby will ask that we make at home this way in the future. The meat was stuffed inside the mofongo and the whole thing was served in the most flavorful broth I have ever had in a Puerto Rican restaurant. The Bacalaitos were on point too!

I go to El Coqui a lot and it’s always amazing. The food is consistently vibrant, flavorful and authentic. I highly recommend Pollo al Horno with sweet plantains to perfectly seasoned mofongo and hearty rice and beans plates. The portion sizes and quality stay top-notch every time. What really stands out is that it’s a women-owned spot, run with care and pride, making every visit feel welcoming and special. If you’re in Santa Rosa and craving real Puerto Rican cuisine this is the place. Highly recommend.

Amazing 🤩 Food! Wonderful Location & Great Overall Experience! Looking forward to this amazing plate of food! Looking forward to the best service! Shoutout the Owner Jacqueline 16+ Years! The Atmosphere & Vibes were amazing!

Randomly I wandered upon this restaurant. Since my sister in law is Puerto Rican I texted her the menu. I showed the text message straight to my waitress. I really had no clue what I was getting myself into but the food was incredible. I had enough for two meals and I wish I was local because I would eat here regularly.

The restaurant itself is cute and presents a lot of main important parts of Puerto Rican history. The staff was pleasant. Service was slow. The food was not authentic Puerto Rican food, as we were traveling with someone with expertise in the food. We had a few dishes and none looked like they should. Such as fried chicken having no breading to it, mayoketch was an additional dollar if you want it. The platanos tasted off in comparison to other locations we have had them. None of us finished our food.

I had really high expectations for this place since I saw lots of good reviews that said that it was one of the best PR food spots the Bay Area. Ambiance was nice. Service was bad but food was worse. We got the tostones de carne and the pollo al horno. We even paid extra to make the tostones “rocky style” because the waitress said it was better and they were nothing but bland, no taste whatsoever and the plantain was hard and tasteless. As for the pollo, I really was hoping I’d be amazing since it said that it had won an award somewhere for best dish in the county, but was extremely disappointed. I’m aware the portions during lunch are smaller but this plate was TINY. I was not expecting it at all specially for the high price. The chicken was alright, not super tender and very minimal flavor. And the sides (beans and plantain) very bland as well, it was our first time trying plantain and were really let down. The only thing I really enjoyed was the coco soda. Overall, it was a bad experience, as Mexicans we were really exited to try PR food for the first time, but this place really wasn’t the move.

Found this place to take my fiance to enjoy a Valentine's dinner of his culture, since I don't cook Puerto Rican food. It was worth the hour and a half drive! Food was authentically prepared. Took our taste buds back to family cooking and reminded us of places we have eaten at in Puerto Rico. Very well priced. Adding to the island vibe that's on point, with decor and music. Don't forget to have a sangria. Wepa! Update of my review years later! April 27, 2025 we still love this place. Sol was amazing as our server and bartender. Her Coconut Pineapple Sangrias are so refreshing and tasty. My Camarones all Criollo tasted like home. Chicharrón de pollo will not disappoint. Cheers!

The fried plantain with steak is so flavorful! The onions tomatoes avocado was so delicious. The meat was juicy and cooked to perfection. I got the yuca fries and this green sauce is something else!!!! So happy with my food. I'm from Mountain View so this was an amazing find !

The food here is really good. We had fish fritters, fried plantain with cheese, fried pork belly to go with the plantain and an empenada that was a Cuban sandwich in a pastry shell. Everything was cooked well and quite tasty. I recommend the traditional sangria over the other choices as its true to form and paired well with all the dishes. Party atmosphere with Puerto Rican music. Fun spot. Service was friendly. I will come back.

I love Puerto Rican food and was excited to give El Coqui another try. I had their jibaritos many years ago which are SO good. This time around, my friend and I opted for the pollo al horno plate. It comes with an oven-stewed chicken, rice, beans, plantains, and "salad". We dined in and had no issues being seated. The food came out pretty fast. The chicken is super tender and flavorful. It was definitely my favorite part of the dish. The beans are also delicious. I opted for the white rice but wish I had gone with the yellow (next time!). It did taste like it might've been out for some time which was my least favorite part of the dish. The salad is just a few slices of avocado and tomato, but it adds a fresh bite to the dish. I opted for the savory plantains which were pretty good! I do wish there was sauce to dip them in as they can feel a little dry. Service was friendly, but I do wish our waitress had stopped by after bringing out the food to refill our waters. Overall, I had a good experience and would recommend stopping by!

4.5 stars considering the cost The food is simply amazing. I'm typing this after several months and I can still taste the rich flavors of the rice. We've came here a couple of times and it's worth flying to Santa Rosa just for this. I really enjoy the plantan sandwich, but their pulled pork is great. Infact everything is great.

Very cute place!! Server can make very good recommendation and they are very friendly. Food is great. Big portion. Recommend fried chicken and empanadas

Cute, small restraunt woth great decor. The food was good. Service was good. I did notice alot of take out order going out.

(TAKEOUT) My friend recommended this place highly as he is from Puerto Rico himself as it has dishes from the motherland that he can't find anywhere else in the Bay. Commuting from the East Bay to the North bay was an adventure, went during an unexpected rainy day so sadly they didn't have outdoor dining, bummer cause I brought my dog with me since it is a 2 hour drive. Got myself Canoa con Carne Molida for takeout while my friends ate inside. Love the dish but felt the portions were a bit small for takeout and price. Had like a solid 3 spoonful of beans and super tiny salad. The rice was delicious but there wasn't that much as the protein pretty much had to take over the space so the rice around it is pretty all you got. By the time I finished, I was left still hungry. My friends ordered similar dishes and portioning is definitely way better for dine in. Service was chill, the guy who helped me was descriptive on what the dishes were so no complaints on service. Will definitely have to come back again and hopefully dine-in as that seems to be the best option.

I love small hole in the wall restaurants like El Coqui...simple, clean, homey, and serving up great food at reasonable prices! Service was energetic, attentive, and friendly. Nothing fancy, but awesome $20 eats! $18 Chicharron De Pollo...fried chicken! 3 meaty legs of fried chicken, lightly battered and seasoned and tender. I would've like some thighs instead, but still good! The yellow rice is seasoned so nicely and delicious, and loved the stewed red beans. The fried green plantains also made for an excellent crunchy sides, that took me right back Costa Rica(I know this is a Puerto Rican restaurant :) ). $21 Polla Al Horno...their most popular dish of chicken thigh meat in delightful seasonings, cooked and blended with peppers and herbs, all so flavorful, tender, and delicious!

I was so looking forward to the usual good food. But the empanadas were so soggy.They shouldn't be called chicken and potatoes.They should just be called mashed potatoes and soggy shell. The avocados salad consisted of two almost see through thin pieces of avocado. Sorry Jackie, I had to comment.I was very disappointed.

Amazing Food! Wonderful Location & Great Overall Experience! Looking forward to this amazing plate of food! Looking forward to the best service! Shoutout the Owner Jacqueline 16+ Years! The Atmosphere & Vibes were amazing!

This review is based on my takeout experience. Dining in may be completely different. My partner and I ordered the Bacalaito and Pollo al Horno plate. Both plates come with yellow rice and black beans, along with sweet or fried plantain and avocado salad. The Pollo al Horno plate as a whole was very tasty and flavorful. The chicken itself was tender, but a tad on the dry side if you eat it alone. However, if you get a bite of the yellow rice or black beans with the chicken, it's perfect! The Bacalaito was nice and flaky. However, the breading was a little soggy, likely due to takeout. Otherwise, it was also nicely flavored. In terms of the sides, the black bean and the rice provided alot of the flavoring for the full dish. The plantain was nicely fried, but a tad too dry in my opinion and needed a salsa or sauce. Lastly, I was disappointed by the avocado salad as there were only 3 small avocado slice. Overall, this was a solid meal for takeout with plenty of food. I don't think I would do takeout again because some of the items didn't seem to carry out, but I would dine in if I were in the area again!

One of my fave restaurants in Santa Rosa. Love their sweet plantains and all their dishes I've tried are really tasty. Portion size is also huge I have not been able to finish any dish in one sitting. Bf and I had their jibarito con picadillo and pollo al horno the first time. Came back with family and each person got the same entree combination of rice, beans, sweet plantains, just with different protein. Our fave was the pollo al horno, which is no surprise because that's also their signature dish. We've tried their mofongo and trifongo - both are good. I am usually not a bean person because it upsets my stomach but I decided to try the beans here my first time and it was pretty good so I just risked it and ate more lol. It surprisingly sat fine with my stomach after. Also, we usually don't order drinks when we're out but we tried the pineapple coconut sangria and it was pretty good. The only thing we thought was ok was their pique sauce because it was more of a vinegary than a hot sauce. Maybe it was just the days we went. Service is quick and friendly. Casual and fun - great for dates, groups, family dinners. They don't take reservations so can be tricky for a large group 5+ but if you call an hour in advance they can see if they can make it work for you. We were a party of 5 and luckily there was a table big enough for us when we came. Huge fan! Will def be back!

Stopped here for dinner on a trip per someone's recommendation. The food and drinks were good but still left something to be desired. I had the avocado sandwich and pineapple soda. We also got a side of guacamole which was nice and the plantain chips were good too. It wasn't too crowded when we went but I could see there being a nice atmosphere when it's busier. Would like to come back to try something new sometime!

This was such a treat! It totally brought me back to memory lane, I visited Honduras about 30 yrs ago and my favorite food was fried whole plantains with ground beef, even though the Catracho version is different it still had some familiar flavors that brought me much joy. The server was friendly and very helpful, I'm terrible with names so I apologize for not including it in here, but she was wonderful and patient, also gave me great recomendations for my next visit, yes I will definitely be coming back to try out the pollo al horno and other dishes. 10/10 in flavor, presentation and cleanliness. Don't sleep on this spot if you are in town; It won't disappoint.

Does Puerto Rican food get any better than this??? I don't think so. Jackie & Tina have done an incredible job of keeping their food consistently awesome year after year. Best Sangria in town I might add. Everything is delicious- my favorite is their Canoa Vegeteranio- so full of flavor. Save room for dessert if you can- the flan is scrumptious!

The food here is GREAT and delicious. one of my favorite places to eat. I'm giving this a 3 star Because the service. the workers are rude, and slow. Service sucks here

We had the Mofongo and the Pollo Al Horno. Both were incredible! Tremendous flavors! The food was only exceeded by our service. Our waitress was excellent, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend this restaurant!!!

I came here for dinner when I was in town for a business trip. The hostess was extremely nice and offered me a seat at the bar right away. I ordered the Mofongo and the Pollo al Horno. The mofongo was a bit dry but had a great flavor. I absolutely love the chicken, it was so moist and flavorful. I want to come back to try more things off of the menu.

Fire food out there in Santa Rosa... I destroyed this meal. Service and ambiance is great. Good price. Santa Rosa's hidden gem for PR/ Caribbean foods

My family and I stopped in on the way home from a doctors appointment. I've always wanted to go here because it's a little piece of my heritage. There wasn't very long of a wait time to get seated. The ambiance gives off a feel and our server was very attentive. Then there was the food....it was worth the stop! It reminded me of all the home cooked food from my childhood. If you are looking for something different and full of flavor this is a must stop.

Over priced food, lacking flavor. Chicharrón de pollo- how I've eaten it, fried chicken chunks, not a chicken leg. Mofongo was served with the broth mixed in with plantain making it soupy. Typically the broth is on the side and you pour as you eat. Just for a few pieces of pork I was charged an additional $7.50. Lastly, Goya Cola Champagne glass bottle $4.50!!!! Ridiculous!

In one word -YUM ! Expectations were high based on the reviews and this place did not disappoint. Most dishes have a choice of red or black beans and sweet or savory plantains. It was lunch times so the portions are slightly smaller. We ordered the two entrees - the Bacalaito; cod fritter comprised of 2 large fritters, yellow rice, black beans and sweet plantains and Pollo al Horno; marinated baked chicken, yellow rice, red beans and sweet plantains. There is a large assortment of alcohol/non-alcohol drink options. We chose the mango tea and mango limeade; both were also good. My partner thought she had more room the tank so she ordered a pork mofongo but she wasn't to fond of it. Overall we really enjoyed this restaurant and will be back for more !

food & drinks were great! I got the pina sangria & the red wine sangria. I personally loved the pina 10/10

OMG... a hidden gem in Santa Rosa! My friend , my husband and I wanted Carribean food while visiting Graton Casino. All three of us vacationed in Miami, FL and fell in love with their food. I was excited to see El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine. It's a small restaurant with nice decorations and upbeat music. Service was great. .The food looked amazing on YELP... thanks reviewers!!! We dined during lunch time. It wasn't too busy. We told our server, Miriam, we were first time customers and wanted to know her recommendations. We started with the tostanas with steak appetizer. It was full of flavor and a great start to our meal. She gave us spicy sauce and we tried their apple cider vinegar set on the table. BOTH Condiments were excellent complements to the food. We shared the fried chicken, chicken stew (hornas) and steak sandwich. AMAZING!!! The perfect meal ended with their coconut flan. Hands the best food we've had in a long time. We will return during our visits to the casino. Thank you to the owners and chefs for bringing their food to California!

What a great find. We we're visiting on Sunday and needed food. I appreciated all the reviews to help me feel comfortable to try this place. Now I can't wait to return. The chicken dish I had, more of a stewed meat was amazing. Plates are large. I highly recommend there food. As I've eaten at many locations and this one is great.

El Coquí is amazing! The Pollo al Horno was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Friendly staff and great vibes, can't wait to come back!

What a wonderful meal! First time here for both of us and my first time eating Puerto Rican food. I had read that the Pollo al Horno was a Harvest Fair award winner so when our kind server, Miriam, greeted us, we asked what she would recommend. She said if you've never been here before, try the Pollo al Horno! So of course, we had to try it. Our lunches came literally within a few minutes and they were served on bright green plates which accented all the beautiful colors in our meal. The Pollo al Horno is their signature dish. It is baked chicken thighs marinated with bell peppers, cilantro and spices. It has an absolutely amazing taste and it is so tender it will melt in your mouth. Our dishes came with a choice of black or red beans, sweet plantains, rice and an avocado salad. I chose the black beans and they were full-bodied and savory. A lovely accompaniment to the chicken. We really enjoyed our lunches and can't wait to return with our spouses! Metered street parking in this area.

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: A good option for some island food in Santa Rosa. Would I come back: If I was in Santa Rosa and was craving some island food yes indeed. The extended review... Food: Canoa con carne molida - 3.5/5 - Never seen this dish at any other island restaurant. I'm a fan of all the components so gave it a go. I would have liked a little more meat but overall not bad. Flan - 4/5 - A very creamy and silky flan. Best of all it didn't have the skin that results from overcooking. Service: 4/5 - Friendly and attentive service. Ambiance: 4/5 - A very festively decorated interior.

Haven't been here in a while so decided to try out their Thursday dinner special. At $15, their fried steak special was a real treat and bargain! Delicious and filling...enough for another meal.

We were lucky to stumble into this restaurant on our first visit to Santa Rosa. It was delicious! We both ordered Canoa Plate, one with meat and one vegetarian. Both were very flavorful and generous servings. We also ordered a mango piña colada, also delicious. Prices were reasonable. Service was good and fast. I also appreciated the Spanish music. I highly recommend this place.

I don't have photos of the food since I got takeout, but I really loved the way they made their sweet fried banana. Overall, the food was delicious, and the staffs were friendly. I'd definitely recommend it. I also like that they offer this seating (as shown in the picture), which adds to the experience.

Not at all impressive. Very greasy and cheap ingredients, they don't care for quality I'll continue eating at Sol Food in Petaluma! Where it's clean, inviting and the food is so much cleaner and tastier !

Great. Passing through from Napa to The City down 101, pulled off, found this place. Wonderful food. Friendly and helpful staff. Authentic music with cuisine that has cultural fidelity. Thank you for having us.

We went for lunch and definitely had a delicious lunch! The sauces are amazing, the meats always scrumptious and the rice and beans so yummy. The waitress was kind and prompt. The restaurant is very welcoming and there is a bar that is the length of the restaurant- drinks of your choice!! A must on my visits to Santa Rosa.

We've since eaten at El Coqui numerous times and love the food! Haven't gotten sick again so could've been anything really. Such a nice touch to have a little Puerto Rican restaurant in SC. They won't disappoint!

Today I went to eat at their establishment with some gals but they got my order wrong I ordered Jumbo shrimp and all sweet plantains but instead they proceeded to give me half and half when I questioned the order they got mad! Also, with their over priced food whether good or bad I can't believe how absolutely bad the service by the front end staff is!!!!! It took 10 full minutes for the staff to take our order and I was shocked how slow the service was with three servers amazing slow so if you want to be disrespected and disappointed then come here to this fucked up establishment!!!

My boyfriend grabbed takeout for us for lunch from here on a weekday and I was quite happy with the meal! The portions for the plates are pretty big and very filling. I got the pollo al horno and my boyfriend got the bacalaito. Both were super flavorful and I loved the variety in the plates! The fish had a nice crispy texture on the outside, while the chicken was fall-apart tender. The combo of sweet and savory was very satisfying and I would definitely order from here again.

This restaurant is one of the BEST in santa rosa!! Incredibly flavorful, packed plates leaving you stuffed and more than satisfied!!! I truly love this spot. Service? 10 Food? 11 Atomosphere? 10

Food was amazing! I ordered the palomilla encebollado as my entree (thinly sliced top sirloin steak with onions) and the flavor was amazing, I really enjoyed it. The vibes here are also great! Love the music and ambiance.

This was such a refreshing stop for me. I was stood up for a date and eating alone (not relevant but I'm going to vent it anyway). I was coming in with no expectations on a total whim, and I am so glad I did. I ordered a Pina Colada and their signature chicken dish. This place felt like a nice escape, like I scraped my knee in grandmas front yard and she calls out to me saying, "It's okay mijo, I made dinner come inside." She then proceeds to push this plate of incredibly tender chicken on a bed of warm rice and beans with sweet and crunchy plantains on the side toward me - and suddenly life's problems seem so small in comparison. The staff were also warm and friendly, I felt like I was with family. Highly recommend.

Food is OK, although fairly greasy/heavy. As a note there is no longer any outdoor seating available, heated or unheated. The Yelp page should be updated to reflect this.

I stopped in the the other night with a friend for a casual bite to eat. I loved the latin vibe as soon as I stepped inside. There was great music on and the place seemed happy. I had a delicious margarita on the rocks because that's how I like it and it is the only way that they make it. My yucca frita was crispy and the ajo sauce was rich. Will definitely come back for more when in town.

First impressions are great. Ambiance and musics awesome! Drinks and food are great. Try the cafe w coconut!

Food was good but I would have liked to hear Salsa in a Puerto Rican restaurant, Not Mexican music.

I brought my family here after wine tasting, and this place was a hit! We are a Panamenian/Jamaican/Cuban family originally from New York, so the flavors in the food were a welcome reminder of home. Everything we ordered was a hit. I really liked the vegetarian tostones as an appetizer, I'd never even seen that dish prepared that way before, but it was so yummy and creative. We've all had tostones, but with the toppings, they were taken to a new level. I always get the canoa vegetariana. I love it. I couldn't tell you what everyone else got, but they are mostly meat eaters, and everyone left with a full belly and a smile on their faces. I was feeling really proud that I chose a restaurant that everyone liked. My family can be very picky, so this was a big win.

Feb 2023 Recommended by a few friends, we stopped in for lunch since we were heading to downtown for the day. Service was helpful with any questions, water refills and check ins were infrequent. The bar looked laid back but we didn't have time to stop in for a spell. We had gotten a trifongo to share, I had gotten the Canoa Vegetariana. Flavors were simple but worked well. The Canoa had good flavor with a light sweetness from the plantains. I think the main thing for me that would've helped was a bit of salt, and I wanted something crunchy to go along with it just for a change through the meal. Fav for a friend of ours, so we'll be back again to try things out ourselves and maybe a night out we'll check out the bar.

Very tasty and rich, authentic flavors. Delivery was rapid and the order was exact. They clearly take pride in their food and make sure that it looks appealing, even if it's for takeout.

Omg!! Best food ever! Not surprised they have such a good review Service was quick and very friendly and again.... The food wonderfully tasteful!!!

Delicious and always good service with kind employees. Love the red beans, yellow rice, and sweet plantains! Also the guacamole appetizer.