Mana Escondido Café

Reviews

• Aakanksha S.

  star star star star star 8 June 2026

  We ordered pastelitos (chicken + beef) and a jibarito tripleta. The pastelitos were well seasoned, fresh, and had plenty of meat. I'd never heard of a jibarito before but I have to say I highly recommend it if you're looking for some deep fried, meaty goodness. It felt like the more indulgent cousin of a burger.
  
  This is a small, casual place. Low on seating, don't expect anything fancy or healthy. Do expect some bomb ass food. Everything was fairly cheap, and the spot had a friendly neighborhood feel to it.
  
  Will definitely be stopping by here next time I'm in the area!

• Brian L.

  star star star star star 8 June 2026

  The pernil was great and tasted like home (I'm from Texas but my mom is boricua so I'm saying it tastes like home cooking). They even have alcapurria and bacalaito. Would reccomend.

• Bob D.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  Understand that a five star rating is relative, but this little place was a delightful surprise.   There's limited seating, but we got a dinein table at lunch because it's mostly a takeout place.  I ordered a large portion of the pork shoulder and rice, but a small order would have been plenty.  It was excellent, although the pastelitos were a bit bready.  All in all, this is a good choice for lunch, even if you don't choose the $3.75 hamburger.

• Janice D.

  star star star star star_border 30 May 2026

  If you ever lived on the island (PR) this place will trigger some nostalgia as it resembles an authentic cafeteria style restaurant. When I walked in it felt like I left Boston and traveled back to my hometown. I witness a lot of Spanish speaker walking in and being greeted as frequent costumers. The place is small with just a couple of small tables, but my impression is that a lot of people order food to go. They also advertise delivery services, which I am eager to try.
  
  I was pleased with the variety of dishes that they offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner; and the plates are more affordable than other Latino restaurants in the area. My husband and I had mofongo (plantain based dish), rice and bistec with a side of fried yucca. All of it was delicious.
  
  Be aware that they have a credit card limit of $5, which was a problem for us when we wanted to order dessert after paying for our dinner.

• Ivette L.

  star star star star star 27 May 2026

  OMG everything that I try is really good very delicious puertorrican food. Try every time that I go by the neighborhood