Puerto Viejo

Puerto Viejo

Latin American Restaurant and Caribbean Restaurant$$$$
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
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    The sangria at Puerto Viejo is a can't miss
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    DominicanAbroad.com
    "... don't even like beef), sancocho, everything wow! Live music weekly."(7 Tips)
    Andrei K.
    "Try the pastelón (aka sweet plantain lasagna) and empanadas."(39 Tips)
    Gabriel H.
    "Best Dominican food I have had in Brooklyn."(4 Tips)
    Alex
    "delicious mofongo and great empanadas and sangria."(20 Tips)
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  • Marie R.heart icon on user image
    Marie RicherDecember 12, 2016
    The service and the vibe of the room is cozy and great. The empanadas were nice especially the plantain and oxtail one, but mains were lacklustre and disappointing. Still a great neighbourhood spot.
  • P Z.heart icon on user image
    P ZMarch 16, 2022
    Everything that comes off their open-flame grill is charred to perfection. That octopus! If you want a fried treat, the chicharrones are excellent - just make sure you request bones in the chicken 🐔
  • Liccyheart icon on user image
    LiccySeptember 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The sangria and empanadas are so good. The main dishes are also great and the tres leches is a great way to end the meal! Everyone is so friendly. Great date spot.
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    DominicanAbroad.comJune 30, 2015
    As a Dominican, I can fully attest that this place is the bomb diggidity damn. Wow! Sangria, tostones rellenos (and I don't even like beef), sancocho, everything wow! Live music weekly.
  • Jay B.heart icon on user image
    Jay BlessedDecember 13, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    I really dig this restaurant. I named it one of my 20 Trendy Caribbean restaurants. See more here: http://jayblessed.com/2015/11/18/jays-list-20-trendy-dine-in-caribbean-owned-restaurants-in-nyc/
  • Rachel N.heart icon on user image
    Rachel NashFebruary 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    How can you go wrong with empanadas and plantain chips? Add some sangria and you've got the best cozy-casual night in the neighborhood.
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SchreibmanJanuary 19, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The menu is varied so that you can either get a hearty main or share a bunch of sides appetizers. Volume is loud enough to focus you on your dinner partner without being deafening. Service is friendly
  • Marcela E.heart icon on user image
    Marcela ErazoJuly 8, 2016
    this is one of my favorite restaurants. sancocho is amazing (I always get it) and their sangria is wonderful. haven't had anything I didn't like yet and the prices are great
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    Really enjoyed the Chicharrones de Cerdo. Tender chunks of fried pork served with delicious boiled yuca and pickled red onions.
  • Barrie S.
    Barrie SegalAugust 6, 2014
    they *are* open on sundays for brunch, with a special dominican brunch menu. i think it's just for the summer. whatever that pulled pork eggs benedict thing is on the menu, get it.
  • Rebecca C.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca ChadwickMay 14, 2015
    Seriously the best empanadas anywhere. The cheese one is so good that I want to have it for breakfast with eggs on the side. One minus is that it's cash only.
  • Clemente C.heart icon on user image
    Clemente CuevasMarch 29, 2015
    Vegetarian here: Not a lot of veggie options, but the ones available are very good! Veggie mofongo, some veggie empanadas, and some sides are really good. Very Dominican tasting drinks.
  • Raphael L.heart icon on user image
    Raphael LangenscheidtOctober 14, 2015
    Pastellon is incredible. Chicharrones de pollo are great little deep fried bits of delicious. And definitely have some plantain chips to start. This place is fantastic.
  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexApril 29, 2016
    delicious mofongo and great empanadas and sangria. happy hour deals are incredible. very homey vibe.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    Best Dominican food I have had in Brooklyn. One of the best restaurants I have been to in the Prospect Heights / Crown Heights / Fort Greene area of Brooklyn.
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LópezJune 19, 2015
    Latin american cuisine. A really good choice if you want to try something different. Good prices and delicious food. "Pernil" is my personal recommendation :)
  • Erica D.heart icon on user image
    Erica DeChavezMay 4, 2013
    Happy hour $1 empanadas and $3 beers. Best happy hour ever! And the empanadas are really good, always ask for the spicy sauce, it's home made and super spicy. Love it!
  • Erika P.heart icon on user image
    Erika PerziApril 27, 2018
    Completely obsessed with their oatmeal juice and Tres Los Golpes for breakfast. Hot sauce is housemade and you can purchase for home. Love!
  • Freka S.
    Freka SexyApril 13, 2016
    All this food is fuckin' Grade A! And I was hungry so it all went down. Empanadas were fresh too! Highly recommend this place!
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake SimmsJune 15, 2013
    Order a pitcher of red sangria and feast on empanadas. Go with at least one white cheese. Prove you are a man by a generous portion of their hot sauce. Prooooove it!
  • Patrick F.
    Patrick FaganAugust 2, 2013
    Tilapia for $10 is a steal comes with rice and beans an a whole lot of flavor!!! Can't lose try the homemade hot sauce
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    The best entree is the Pastelón de Carne. Mashed sweet plantains layered with beef and cheese.
  • Argelys O.heart icon on user image
    Argelys OriachFebruary 6, 2017
    Delicious. Get the picadera for two. You will lose your mind. Chimi burger is also delicious (and great bang for your buck).
  • Jen B.
    Jen BDecember 30, 2012
    Delicious, affordable, great staff, overall good vibe. As a vegetarian, pleased to have enjoyed a delicious veggie mofongo. I'll be back!
  • Tom O.heart icon on user image
    Tom O'HareOctober 10, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're lucky enough to sit at the bar when the wonderful woman who tends is there, you have won the game. This place is amazing.
  • Dayeeheart icon on user image
    DayeeJune 22, 2019
    Great vibe and the people working here are so personable. Vegetarian options are not as many, but the ones they do have are very delicious.
  • Jarel H.
    Jarel HillMarch 13, 2018
    That happy hour is insane! 1.50 for beef, cheese and chicken. Beef and chicken were best. Spicy pork was great too.
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhDecember 2, 2019
    Get the rabo guisado (oxtail) with maduros (sweet plantains)!
  • Misook J.heart icon on user image
    Misook JiSeptember 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    New favorite place. Super yummy food (I thought it might be very oily but it turned out to be not greasy at all) and really fun place to go out!
  • Jason R.heart icon on user image
    Jason RezvanAugust 16, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Great family-owned Dominican spot. Burger is killer, as is the palomilla steak. Happy hour 4-7 daily, $3 beers $1 empanadas.
  • marcy s.
    marcy stoneJune 9, 2013
    Delicious and beautiful, earthy, laidback vibe. Everthing was delicious including the cheese empanadas and cuban sandwich. My son decided its his new favorite place
  • George M.heart icon on user image
    George MathewJune 17, 2019
    The cubano I tried was amazing! And the hot sauce they make.. ufff!! 👌🏽
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    The tostones rellenos is a delicious appetizer (fried green plantains scooped with barbecued pulled beef).
  • Ray D.heart icon on user image
    Ray DeLaPenaOctober 19, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    LOVE the lunch special. The Pernil is always juicy and delicious and the hot sauce is awesome.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 9, 2015
    Great empanadas. Come here on weekdays during Happy Hour for $1 empanadas.
  • Patrick F.
    Patrick FaganAugust 2, 2013
    Dominican style steak con onions...delish ....cooked to perfection and the taste is just mouth watering
  • Patrick F.
    Patrick FaganAugust 2, 2013
    Food is great service is great and decor is right on..prospect heights we have a winner!!!!
  • Christian
    ChristianNovember 15, 2012
    Pro tip: Since it's a Dominican restaurant, don't order the Cuban Sandwich or the friendly servers will judge you. The burger's great (and not Cuban).
  • Walt W.heart icon on user image
    Walt WalkerJuly 29, 2016
    The flavors in the pulpo salad, and chicken chicharones were incredible. Try the homemade hot sauce!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 28, 2015
    Awesome happy hour. Weekdays 4-7. $1 empanadas $3 beer & $5 sangria.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    Love the maduros (sweet plantains). Such an amazing side.
  • Jean B.heart icon on user image
    Jean BécartéDecember 8, 2013
    What a nice place to go !!! Don't miss the happy hour ! Great staff ! I'll be back SOON ! Tks ! Love Dominican food :)
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    They have a very nice mofongo. Get the one with shrimp.
  • Joanie
    JoanieDecember 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great music. Try the flan, one of the best I've had! If you're on a health kick, fresh papaya juice is fantastic
  • Adrienne S.
    Adrienne SNovember 15, 2012
    Seriously delicious, and reasonably priced. $2 for amazing amazing empanadas. I loved the pork chops and tres leches dessert.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    The tostones (flattened green plantains) is a great side.
  • Beril E.heart icon on user image
    Beril EsenSeptember 15, 2015
    Love this place! Everything is great with low prices!
  • Oriceida Y.heart icon on user image
    Oriceida YearwoodJanuary 18, 2014
    One of my favorite Place.. From the Sangria to the appetizer to the Entree is to die for!!!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 9, 2015
    The Pasteles En Hoja are fabulous. A must try.
  • Edith T.
    Edith TaveraSeptember 14, 2013
    Amazingly cheap for the food and quality atmosphere. The hot sauce is homemade and insanely good.
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