Puerto Rican cuisine is characterized by Spanish, African, and Taino Amerindian influences. Puerto RIcan dishes often start with a sofrito base. Sofrito is a combination of garlic, onions, cilantro, peppers, tomatoes, and cachucha. Puerto Rican cuisine does not have one single dish that represents it. Instead, it has many different staple dishes, such as arroz con pollo, empanadas, and mofongo. New York is home to countless food cultures, and Puerto Rican restaurants are available in casual and fine dining styles.
Sofrito
Sofrito offers a fine-dining Puerto Rican experience. Classic Puerto Rican dishes such as mofongo al pilon de bistec, mashed green plaintans, and ropa vieja are given a high-class treatment with high-quality ingredients and preparation. Sofrito is open seven days a week and has a business casual dress code.
Sofrito
400 East 57th St.
New York NY 10022
sofritony.com
212-754-5999
Sazon
Sazon is the sister restaurant to Sofrito, located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. Sazon offers a high-end spin on Puerto Rican dishes, with a menu that offers a seasonal menu based around Puerto Rican classics and comfort food. Entree prices average approximately $15 each. Sazon is open seven days a week and accepts reservations through phone and Internet.
Sazon
05 Reade St.
New York, NY 10013
sazonnyc.com
212-406-1900
Cabo Rojo
Cabo Rojo features homemade Puerto Rican cuisine in a casual, low-cost cafe and serves comfort food favorites such as sancocho and pollo asado. Cabo Rojo has been open for more than forty years in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
Cabo Rojo
254 Tenth Ave.
Manhattan, NY 10001
212-929-9752
Tags: Puerto Rican, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rican, Puerto Rican cuisine, Rican cuisine, comfort food
