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Our story began with the first Puerto Rican food truck in the Bay Area, Borinquen Soul, Borinquen Soul take out in the Dimond District and also includes our fabulous feature on Diners Drive-In’s and Dives (Season 28 episode 17) on the Food Network with our former restaurant, W.E.P.A.! at Brix. We are now located in the heart of the up and coming San Antonio district in Oakland, CA! Our mission is to provide the diverse communities of the Bay Area with a Taste of Puerto Rico while reconnecting the home-sick Boricuas with the comida criolla they miss dearly. We are focused on presenting authentic Boricua food that’s hecho con mucho gusto y sabor, and providing efficient and friendly service to all our patrons.
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Reviews
ABBEH X
Im out here visiting from The Bronx, NY and wanted a taste of home. I ordered the pernil w/ white rice & beans w/ beef pastelillo (or empanada). I have to say those were the best beans I’ve ever had from a Puerto Rican restaurant outside of the island. You guys went super harddd on them a bit expensive, but good portions and worth every penny spent! Thank you for the great food!!
-a very satisfied Puerto Rican
… more-a very satisfied Puerto Rican
Don Hoffman
Puerto Rican Street Cuisine is a quirky little spot tucked just off International Boulevard in Oakland’s San Antonio neighborhood. The surrounding block feels a bit rough around the edges, but the restaurant itself is warm and welcoming once you arrive.
The setup is a little unusual: you order at a window, and there are two small tables on the sidewalk. Alternatively, they’ll unlock a gate and escort you to a small back patio dining area decorated with columns with climbing black panthers.
I ordered the pollo encobollado, which is their most popular dish. It arrived as a generous plate of tender, richly stewed chicken served with Puerto Rican rice and plantains (a choice of hard or soft). The rice actually reminded me of the jambalaya I grew up with in New Orleans.
The place was completely quiet when I stopped by for lunch, which is a shame because the food is very good. The friendly chef/owner came out to say hello and seemed genuinely appreciative of having a customer.
If you’re curious about Puerto Rican comfort food, this is definitely a place worth seeking out.
… moreThe setup is a little unusual: you order at a window, and there are two small tables on the sidewalk. Alternatively, they’ll unlock a gate and escort you to a small back patio dining area decorated with columns with climbing black panthers.
I ordered the pollo encobollado, which is their most popular dish. It arrived as a generous plate of tender, richly stewed chicken served with Puerto Rican rice and plantains (a choice of hard or soft). The rice actually reminded me of the jambalaya I grew up with in New Orleans.
The place was completely quiet when I stopped by for lunch, which is a shame because the food is very good. The friendly chef/owner came out to say hello and seemed genuinely appreciative of having a customer.
If you’re curious about Puerto Rican comfort food, this is definitely a place worth seeking out.
Mike
Tried the newly reopened Puerto Rican Street Cuisine restaurant in Oakland.
Their chef/owner, Eric ‘E’ Rivera, has a colorful background. In 2015, his take-out gig in an Oakland liquor store was featured by Guy Fieri in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and the rest was viral history.
His take on PR cuisine was soul food for the homesick Rican and their kindred folks. It disappeared after 2017 for interesting reasons. It’s back.
This is my honest take on their food I was able to enjoy today.
Taste: 3.5 stars out of 5. The tostones is good but best enjoyed when fresh. Ask for more dipping sauce. It’s onion chicken dish was tasty and tender and pairs very well with the yellow rice. Portion good enough for 2. My fave was the rum cake. Finally an honest-to-goodness rum cake in the bay!
Service: 2.5 out of 5. It’s a takeout. The meal took longer to prep than the 15 minutes promised.
Price: 2.5 out of 5. It was more expensive than expected. I had a bit of a sticker shock, though the meal is probably good enough for 2. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by $7 empanadas in the bay.
Quality: 3.5 out of 5. The food was served hot and freshly made. The immediate environment seemed clean. My meal set was prepped complete and neat in individual reusable plastic containers.
Location: 2 out of 5. You can DoorDash.
#puertoricanfood #bayareafoodscene #oaklandfoodie #latinfood #bestcuisine #diversityandinclusion
… moreTheir chef/owner, Eric ‘E’ Rivera, has a colorful background. In 2015, his take-out gig in an Oakland liquor store was featured by Guy Fieri in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and the rest was viral history.
His take on PR cuisine was soul food for the homesick Rican and their kindred folks. It disappeared after 2017 for interesting reasons. It’s back.
This is my honest take on their food I was able to enjoy today.
Taste: 3.5 stars out of 5. The tostones is good but best enjoyed when fresh. Ask for more dipping sauce. It’s onion chicken dish was tasty and tender and pairs very well with the yellow rice. Portion good enough for 2. My fave was the rum cake. Finally an honest-to-goodness rum cake in the bay!
Service: 2.5 out of 5. It’s a takeout. The meal took longer to prep than the 15 minutes promised.
Price: 2.5 out of 5. It was more expensive than expected. I had a bit of a sticker shock, though the meal is probably good enough for 2. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by $7 empanadas in the bay.
Quality: 3.5 out of 5. The food was served hot and freshly made. The immediate environment seemed clean. My meal set was prepped complete and neat in individual reusable plastic containers.
Location: 2 out of 5. You can DoorDash.
#puertoricanfood #bayareafoodscene #oaklandfoodie #latinfood #bestcuisine #diversityandinclusion
Zach Harkness
You do have to wait outside, which at night feel the safest, but the food is so amazing that it certainly doesn’t matter. Delicious, tender pork, sweet and crispy plantains, and delicious Puerto Rican rice. Incredible! I’d go back
… moreEmily Hadley
Incredible food and experience! The shrimp mofongo was so flavorful and the best I’ve had in the bay. The pork combo, tostones, and chicken empanada were also delicious and everything was super filling. We couldn’t finish our food between 3 people. We had the pleasure of meeting Chef Rivera who is super kind and welcoming. The vibes are great!
FYI There is not a ton of seating, especially for groups bigger than 3. Takeout may be preferable for large groups.
I’m definitely coming back to try more and get more shrimp mofongo
… moreFYI There is not a ton of seating, especially for groups bigger than 3. Takeout may be preferable for large groups.
I’m definitely coming back to try more and get more shrimp mofongo
Laura Mariko Cheifetz
We stopped by with a gaggle of friends to try this place for my Puerto Rican’s partner’s birthday. All of us have eaten in Puerto Rico and spend time in Humboldt Park in Chicago, and let’s just say this place is lovely and we will be back to eat again!
It’s not fancy or picturesque. We ordered out front (by the awesome flag mural! And yes we did a group photo) and then were escorted to the back patio. But the relatively humble patio felt like the best spot in town because the hospitality was exceptional. We chatted with the chef-owner, the nice server who took our order brought out a speaker to play some salsa, and the food was good. Really good.
We (5 of us) ordered the vegan platter and got both types of arroz, a side of tostones, bacalaito, a pastel, shrimp mofongo, and maybe pernil (I don’t eat meat lol so I don’t remember what was ordered). The bacalaito had the special aioli on top, and the chef brought out some really good pique.
Everything was really tasty. I really liked the texture and flavor of the bacalaito especially, and the shrimp mofongo was warm and comforting, although I could have done with more garlic (that may just be my personal preference).
And then I got to have Coco Rico and it was good. We were so full in body and in spirit – lovely people and really good food for the soul.
Thank you to Puerto Rican Street Cuisine for making this birthday special!
… moreIt’s not fancy or picturesque. We ordered out front (by the awesome flag mural! And yes we did a group photo) and then were escorted to the back patio. But the relatively humble patio felt like the best spot in town because the hospitality was exceptional. We chatted with the chef-owner, the nice server who took our order brought out a speaker to play some salsa, and the food was good. Really good.
We (5 of us) ordered the vegan platter and got both types of arroz, a side of tostones, bacalaito, a pastel, shrimp mofongo, and maybe pernil (I don’t eat meat lol so I don’t remember what was ordered). The bacalaito had the special aioli on top, and the chef brought out some really good pique.
Everything was really tasty. I really liked the texture and flavor of the bacalaito especially, and the shrimp mofongo was warm and comforting, although I could have done with more garlic (that may just be my personal preference).
And then I got to have Coco Rico and it was good. We were so full in body and in spirit – lovely people and really good food for the soul.
Thank you to Puerto Rican Street Cuisine for making this birthday special!
Martha Rivera
WHEN I TELL YOU THIS MOFONGO BOWL IS ON POINT…….just don’t take my word for it . . . GO GET ONE!!!
#mofongo at the bottom
#arrozcongandules in the middle
#Pernir over the top for me #MYmofongo
#WhereMofongo
#avocado with the #drizzle
#MeyoKetchup
#maduros as decoration
EAT GOOD #puertoricanrestaurant #puertoricancuisine #eatGood #Greatfood #FoodForTheSoul #Culture #OaklandFood #Oakland #California #EAT
Thank you @puertoricanstreetcuisine for sharing your delicious creation with our community
#WEPA
… more#mofongo at the bottom
#arrozcongandules in the middle
#Pernir over the top for me #MYmofongo
#WhereMofongo
#avocado with the #drizzle
#MeyoKetchup
#maduros as decoration
EAT GOOD #puertoricanrestaurant #puertoricancuisine #eatGood #Greatfood #FoodForTheSoul #Culture #OaklandFood #Oakland #California #EAT
Thank you @puertoricanstreetcuisine for sharing your delicious creation with our community
#WEPA
Fresh Daily
Stopped by during Puerto Rican Street Food’s soft opening week and despite a few expected hiccups, I left full and happy. The flavors are on point—rich, savory, and full of promise. You can tell the kitchen knows what they’re doing and is still dialing things in.
The menu was limited, and a few things are still in the testing phase (looking at you, empanadas), but the team handled it with grace. My order was missing an empanada at first, then the one I got was falling apart—but Crystal (shout out!) and the staff were kind, transparent, and quick to offer a fresh batch with a sincere apology. The chicharrón de pollo could’ve used more crisp, but the seasoning was delicious enough to make up for it.
Can’t wait to come back once they’re fully up and running. If this is the baseline, I’m excited to see them hit their stride. Definitely worth checking out now—and again once the full menu is live! Lots of gluten-free options. Right now you can order from the window only, while inside is still being hooked up so not an inviting atmosphere to eat there just yet but hopefully SOON.
… moreThe menu was limited, and a few things are still in the testing phase (looking at you, empanadas), but the team handled it with grace. My order was missing an empanada at first, then the one I got was falling apart—but Crystal (shout out!) and the staff were kind, transparent, and quick to offer a fresh batch with a sincere apology. The chicharrón de pollo could’ve used more crisp, but the seasoning was delicious enough to make up for it.
Can’t wait to come back once they’re fully up and running. If this is the baseline, I’m excited to see them hit their stride. Definitely worth checking out now—and again once the full menu is live! Lots of gluten-free options. Right now you can order from the window only, while inside is still being hooked up so not an inviting atmosphere to eat there just yet but hopefully SOON.
Michael Chee
We ordered the pollo, pernil, and guisa combos. All of the food was absolutely delicious! We even met the owner/chef Eric. Super friendly and cool guy. His food is Guy Fieri approved We will come back for sure
… moreAziria Rodriguez
Esta es la primera vez que escribo un review de google and Im writing because I moved to the Bay Area from the island 4 years ago and I’ve been trying to find a place that serves the food of my people with the respect it deserves. I’ve tried over four restaurants non of them cómprate to this place! If you want to eat increadible PR food, Puerto Rican Street Cuisine is the only place you should visit.
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