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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    Marcela E.
    "... favorite restaurants. sancocho is amazing (I always get it) and their..."(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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  • Jarel H.
    Jarel HillApril 7, 2023
    Everything here is great. Chimi burger low key a contender 💯 get it with homemade fries
  • Michelle C.heart icon on user image
    Michelle ChaunteMarch 9, 2014
    Wonderful food. Amazing white sangrias. Make sure you have cash...no credit cards allowed.
  • LC
    LCApril 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the sangria. Will knock you off your feet literally. Also, don't leave without a happy hour empanada !
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonOctober 23, 2015
    If they have mushroom and cheese empanadas as a special, get them.
  • Jarel H.
    Jarel HillJuly 15, 2022
    Chicharron el pollo is adult chicken nuggets and I love it
  • Andrei K.heart icon on user image
    Andrei KryssovAugust 30, 2015
    Try the pastelón (aka sweet plantain lasagna) and empanadas. Delicious!
  • Kathy R.heart icon on user image
    Kathy RaudabaughAugust 12, 2017
    They have the best happy hour! $1 empanadas and $5 sangrias- amazing!
  • Lukeheart icon on user image
    LukeNovember 1, 2015
    Cash only, but not pricy enough to make you worry. Go for empanadas, but save room for the mains
  • Lina A.
    Lina AlfonsoFebruary 23, 2014
    In a Saturday night be prepared to wait more than 1 hour for a table. They were a little disorganized when it came to placing us in a table but aside to that food was good.
  • Joanna F.heart icon on user image
    Joanna FlammOctober 20, 2017
    Friendly service and cozy atmosphere. Order 50 empanadas, you won't be sorry.
  • Sarah S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah SwiftFebruary 25, 2015
    Tasty, homestyle Dominican food at good price points. Lively. Friendly staff.
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    aMay 13, 2016
    Great food, very yummy. Skip the cocktails though, I didn't think they were worth their price tag. Music is way too loud though.
  • Elie B.heart icon on user image
    Elie BleierOctober 17, 2014
    Superb service, live music, outdoor seating. Get the steak dishes.
  • Amayaheart icon on user image
    AmayaDecember 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The churrasco, mofongo, and sancocho are my go-to's. you will NOT be disappointed.
  • Sabrina M.heart icon on user image
    Sabrina MajeedSeptember 21, 2015
    Order the Morir Roncando from the bar. It tastes like a spiked creamsicle!
  • Kilian W.heart icon on user image
    Kilian WalshSeptember 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Oxtail stew all the way. And the Dominican style rice and sweet plantain *salivating*
  • Josh P.heart icon on user image
    Josh PindjakDecember 14, 2016
    dope breakfast: get the tres golpes and a morir soñando juice 👌🏼
  • Andy A.
    Andy AbramsAugust 11, 2014
    Those empanadas are very reasonably priced and tasty. The mojitos are ok.
  • José P.heart icon on user image
    José PicónJune 1, 2017
    came for the empanadas, were not great. If you go to a genuine Dominican place, you'll get more of a bang for your buck. Def not #1 in BK for empanadas.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    Any dish made with plantains here is so amazing.
  • Liz V.heart icon on user image
    Liz VernonApril 8, 2014
    $10 dinner plates! Free, freshly made plaintain chips while you wait.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    They give complementary plantain chips. Really nice touch.
  • Eric K.heart icon on user image
    Eric KramerNovember 5, 2016
    Go for the Mofongo al Pilon and Empanadas 🔥#Quality
  • Lears F.heart icon on user image
    Lears FoolSeptember 30, 2015
    Cash only. Nice, simple (and cheap) breakfast.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 28, 2015
    Cash only but that have an ATM on premises. Prepare accordingly.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 30, 2015
    Really enjoy both the red sangria and the white sangria.
  • Tato T.heart icon on user image
    Tato TorresAugust 1, 2013
    Very NICE!!! Family owned..., wonderful vibe... GREAT FOOD!
  • bostjan s.heart icon on user image
    bostjan speticMarch 18, 2017
    Great atmosphere, casual but neat, and excellent food
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonMarch 15, 2016
    The Cuban Sandwich and Empanadas are fantastic
  • Fred D.
    Fred DAugust 26, 2016
    Rice and beans really good!! Remind me of real food back from Haiti!!!
  • Marcie Q.heart icon on user image
    Marcie QuintanaJune 20, 2015
    Empanadas are great and they have a kick-ass brunch.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 9, 2015
    Awesome Dominican food in the Prospect Heights - Crown Heights area.
  • Patrick F.
    Patrick FaganAugust 15, 2013
    $5 happy hour sangria --berry,white or red
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    IzzyAugust 29, 2015
    You must order the sancocho and chicharron de cerdo.
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KJanuary 9, 2014
    Love this place. Just remember Cash only!
  • Delmar P.
    Delmar PowellOctober 20, 2013
    Great food, great service, great neighborhood date night!!!!!
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 9, 2018
    Puerto Viejo is a Dominican bistro that has the expected Dominican dishes like sancocho with pieces of chicken and pork and tender roasted pernil. The homemade habanero hot sauce is a must. Read more
  • Tommy S.heart icon on user image
    Tommy StrongFebruary 5, 2017
    Went on a Saturday nite very slow service, inexperienced staff, waited over 35 min at the bar before the waiter seated us, then waited another 25 min before someone took our order..no bueno
  • Kelsey✨heart icon on user image
    Kelsey✨February 16, 2021
    friendly staff, great stew!
  • Shiyin L.
    Shiyin LinApril 17, 2016
    Go with the meats over the seafood 👌
  • Munira A.
    Munira AhmedSeptember 6, 2012
    happy hour 4-7p includes $1 empanadas.. red sangria is tasty but strong!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 9, 2015
    The sangria is amazing!
  • Julia D.heart icon on user image
    Julia DennisonAugust 7, 2014
    The morir sonando cocktail is like an orange creamsicle turned up a notch. Sooooo good.
  • Forrest M.heart icon on user image
    Forrest ManningNovember 14, 2014
    great service, great food, music on point
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 9, 2015
    Awesome place to go for brunch.
  • Hector U.heart icon on user image
    Hector UlsFebruary 12, 2016
    Steak was delicious, I would recommend.
  • Mark M.
    Mark MoskovitzFebruary 2, 2019
    FYI - Cash only
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanOctober 25, 2015
    The empanadas specials are fire
  • Hilary S.heart icon on user image
    Hilary SAugust 24, 2018
    Incredible $7 lunch pork plate
  • Kathy L.heart icon on user image
    Kathy LiuMay 9, 2016
    Really good (but expensive) mofongos.
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