Nibbles: Cafe Viejo San Juan
Cafe Viejo San Juan
Puerto Rican cuisine
1428 LaSalle Ave.
254-715-7362
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Saturday
Price: (see guide below): $-$$
Takeout available: Yes
Delivery: Call for availability
Smoking: No
Alcohol: Pending
Good to know: Waco’s only Puerto Rican restaurant. Free wireless internet offered. Owners make every dish fresh to order and are willing to accommodate custom requests.
Most popular dish: Mofongo, a traditional Puerto Rican dish with mashed plantains, broth, and a choice of meat.
Staff pick: Mofongo with shrimp, and made-from-scratch flan for dessert.
Healthy options: Chicken and soup
Restaurant’s origins: Joseph and Alexandra Parrilla opened their restaurant in April, 2011.
Price guide: $ — less than $10; $$ — $10 to $20; $$$ — more than $20.
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