I recently had the pleasure of dining at Casa Adela, and it instantly became my go-to spot for authentic, home-style Puerto Rican cooking. The place has such a wonderfully warm and homey feel, and the entire staff is incredibly nice, making you feel like family from the moment you walk in. The food here is truly exceptional. Every dish I tried was packed with flavor—seasoned perfectly without being overly salty. The portions are fantastic; everything is served in generous, sharing sizes. I highly recommend starting with the fried chicken even as a side, it was a huge, crispy, and savory portion. We also loved the mofongo, which had deliciously tender pernil mixed in and crispy chicharron on top, and the savory bacalao. Don't skip the pink beans either; they add wonderful depth of flavor to the meal. While the restaurant is small and cozy, that only speaks to its immense popularity it’s clearly a neighborhood treasure, evidenced by how busy the kitchen was filling both dine-in and pick-up orders. The service, despite the bustle, was attentive and dedicated. For dessert, the flan is a must-try; at only $3, it’s the perfect, sweet ending. Casa Adela is a vibrant, flavorful experience that offers incredible food and service. Just remember this traditional spot is cash only!

Iconic Puerto Rican restaurant named after the late Adela Fargas (1936-2018) on Loisaida Avenue. The rotisserie chicken, beef with onions, rice and beans, and sweet plantains were delicious. Fast efficient service. No credit cards but you can use Zelle. Reasonable prices. And hey you might even see a celebrity as we did tonight.

A small resturant with big flavor! Food is on the money, I had chuleta con-con, with arroz con condules, ensalad, (pork chop, rice and salad) excellent. There were six of us, luckily we were seated pretty fast, but people waiting outside in the cold to seat and eat. The food is worth the wait, not expensive at all....