A beloved East Village institution serving comforting, authentic Puerto Rican classics with home-style flavors and unpretentious charm.
Bryan Kim reviews Casa Adela, an East Village institution serving comforting Puerto Rican classics. This cash-only spot is praised for its home-cooked flavors and affordable prices, making it a must-visit for a taste of genuine neighborhood charm.
This East Village institution has been serving up comforting Puerto Rican classics since 1976, quickly becoming a beloved neighborhood gem. Known for its home-cooked flavors and unpretentious atmosphere, it offers an authentic taste of the Caribbean. Don't miss the incredibly juicy rotisserie chicken or the flavorful Pernil, perfectly complemented by classic sides.
The restaurant is highly acclaimed for its authentic Puerto Rican and Latin American dishes. Popular recommendations include the juicy rotisserie chicken, flavorful Pernil, and Mofongo. Customers also enjoy the Alcapurrias and Sancocho. While the Kan Kan pork chop is available, its preparation might differ from expectations. The food is generally considered comforting, affordable, and well-prepared, making it a consistent favorite.
"Highly recommended dishes include the juicy rotisserie chicken, flavorful Pernil, Mofongo, Alcapurrias, and Sancocho. The Chicken and Rice and Beans are also noted as fantastic."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant, highlighting its fantastic Puerto Rican cuisine and home-style cooking. It's frequently recommended for its comforting flavors, affordable prices, and welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere, making it a beloved neighborhood staple.
Important Note
The restaurant is cash-only.
"This user listed Casa Adela as one of their favorite restaurants."
Positive"This user mentioned Casa Adela as a personal favorite in the East Village area."
Positive"Cafe Adela is suggested as a good option, especially for those willing to travel from downtown Brooklyn or the Lower East Side."
Positive"Cafe Adela is mentioned as a good option, in addition to El Gran Castillo de Jagua."
Positive"Casa Adela is mentioned as a good option, especially for the neighborhood."
Positive"The commenter recommends Casa Adela on the Lower East Side for Puerto Rican food."
Positive"Casa Adela is co-signed as a highly recommended spot for a quick and delicious meal."
Positive"Casa Adela on Avenue C is recommended for rotisserie chicken."
Positive"Casa Adela was described as a restaurant in Lower Manhattan that is beloved by both locals and celebrities, despite some mild TikTok recognition."
Positive"Casa Adela is listed as a general recommendation for a mom and pop restaurant, in response to a request for home-style cooking."
Positive"This user recommends Casa Adela specifically for Puerto Rican cuisine, in response to a request for home-style cooking."
Positive"Casa Adela is listed as a recommended classic NYC food spot."
Neutral"The commenter recommends Casa Adela as an NYC restaurant to try for its Puerto Rican cuisine, suggesting it offers food that might be hard to find in LA."
Positive"Casa Adela on Avenue C and 5th street has amazing, affordable Puerto Rican food."
Positive"Suggests Casa Adela for Puerto Rican food as an example of cuisine potentially hard to find in Europe."
Positive"Recommends Casa Adela for Puerto Rican chicken, rice, and beans, calling it FANTASTIC and easily approachable, especially for those with low spice tolerance."
Positive"Lists Pollo Guisado from Casa Adela as one of their top, cheap chicken spots."
Positive"Expresses fondness for Casa Adela, noting it's been a while since visiting and that just the smell of the place improves their mood."
Positive"Simply recommends Casa Adela."
Positive"Recommends Casa Adela"
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