We filed into the dim, narrow space full of expectation. I didn’t even know what Puerto Rican food was — but I was about to find out.
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La Casa in Hoboken offers Puerto Rican classics in a cozy atmosphere. Each dish is deeply flavorful and cooked just right.
For starters, we ordered a papa relleno. It’s essentially mashed potatoes stuffed with meat and deep fried.
Just what the doctor ordered! And as delicious as it sounds.
Next, I ordered the camarones al ajillo — garlic shrimp — with yellow rice and black beans. I’ve had gambas al ajillo in Spain, but Puerto Rico’s take is richer and more mild.
Spain’s heavily fragrant, oily sauce is replaced by a creamy one with a more subtle flavor. Even after I finished the shrimp, I lapped up the sauce like a hungry dog!
Unlike many restaurants, the shrimp are properly cooked. No tough little stones at La Casa!
The fluffy rice perfectly complemented the black beans with their deep cumin flavor.
I normally don’t like chicken breast — too dry. But my friend John urged me to try his, and it was moist and juicy.
Overcooked food is a common problem at restaurants. But at La Casa, they do things right.
On our way out, I swung by the kitchen to thank the cooks. They smiled broadly and one gave me a fist-bump.
When people take pride in what they do like the cooks at La Casa, the results are worth writing home about.
La Casa is open every day and in addition to the fine dinner we had, I’m told they serve a delicious breakfast!
There can be a wait on weekend nights. Given the small number of tables, they don’t take reservations.
On weekends, your best shot at getting a table right away is to arrive at 8:30pm or later.
What’s your favorite Latin dish? Leave a comment at the bottom and let me know!
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