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Casa Borinquena

Puerto Rican, Vegan Pinchos

Worth ordering: Puerto rican food

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Top tips

  • Try a sampler platter to taste several Puerto Rican favorites, including the BBQ pinchos.
  • Good to know: Seating is limited, and some visitors report a wait for food during their visit.
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  • The mojo mushroom sampler is a well-liked choice if you prefer mushrooms to imitation meat.
  • Reviewers often recommend the alcapurria; the relleno de papa is another frequently praised pick.
  • Save room for the coquito tres leches cake, though it may sell out.

People mention

Tres leches, relleno de papa and pastelillo.

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Also chicken skewers, pastry, pinchos, sampler, tres leches cake and alcapurria.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, lively atmosphere, attentive service, good value and fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards

About

Casa Borinqueña serves Puerto Rican classics such as alcapurrias, arroz con gandules, pasteles, and seitan pinchos, all made vegan. It’s a casual, counter-service spot with limited seating; reviewers praise the generous samplers, friendly owner and staff, and reasonable prices.

Vegan menu

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Casa Borinquena · dine-in · 29 dishes and drinks

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2557 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00–20:00
Wednesday
12:00–20:00
Thursday
12:00–20:00
Friday
12:00–21:00
Saturday
12:00–21:00
Sunday
11:00–20:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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