The Freakin Rican

"Puerto Rican food - supposed to be fantastic and got a lot of press when opened in 2019. Check hours though to make sure open (only certain days) — walk ins only "

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"From NY Times “25 of Our Readers’ Favorite New York City Restaurants” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/dining/our-reader-favorite-nyc-restaurants.html"

@jakecard

"To try: plantain and pork pasteles"

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"Nudge top 10 restaurants 2023 (mention)"

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"$4.25 alcapurrias at The Freakin Rican Restaurants Puerto Rican Astoria The green plantains with beef are tops at this Puerto Rican favorite that turned its beloved street fair appearances into a well-regarded, permanent location. "

@olgasala

"Chicken nuggets; bacalaitos"

@ariwein

"Had alcappurias (green plantain w beef-my fav) mofongo (dish w plantain as main ingredient), arroz con gandules, pasteles (plantain w pork), pernil (pork-meh) and chicken. Chicken was meh, not special. Had coconut pudding-meh"

@ac3cap

"The $3.75 alcapurrias at The Freakin Rican Green plantains with beef are worth trying at this Puerto Rican favorite. It's an exciting time for Puerto Rican food in New York (one of our favorite caterers specializing in the cuisine, Que Chevere, has its own stall at Essex Crossing). Derick López’s The Freakin Rican has gained much critical acclaim. "

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"Puerto rican , derick lopez"

@floriane.th

"Good cheap Puerto rican food, laid back "

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"NYT review. Pasteles (tamales) chicken wings, fried chicken"

@kg656