Michy's Chino Boricua

Since I been back in the states, I have wanted carne Frita con Monfongo. Found Michy's so wife and I have it a try. It was not to bad. Carne Frita was a little over cooked. Worth a try if you're in the area.

This particular Michy's Chino Boricua (MCB) is located in a strip mall a few miles up the road from I10, making it accessible to people like me who are traveling through Houston.The restaurant is well-marked, and in the corner suite, so you shouldn't have trouble finding it. Parking is shared amongst other retailers in the shopping center, but I was able to find a spot quickly. They also have a drive-through if you don't feel like leaving the car. As you enter the door, the signage states, "No pets except service animals." It stood out to me for some reason, and I'd later find out why.I walked in around 11:30 and didn't receive a greeting from the lady at the counter. She answered a phone call and left for the kitchen/back area without acknowledging me. The other young lady behind a wall behind the counter peeked around, saw me, and took my order. She wasn't rude but not particularly friendly.I ordered the pepper steak with fried rice and a side of tostones (twice-fried green plantains). I wasn't aware that the pepper steak came with french fries, so that was a nice surprise. I loooooooathe restaurants that swing that tablet around requesting a tip when you have to go to the counter to order, get your own drinks, and return to the counter to pick up your order. That's essentially a McDonald's or a Whataburger, which doesn't warrant tipping. Add to that the icy greeting (or lack thereof), and it was almost laughable that they were asking for tips.After a visit to the restroom (clean), I sat down to wash my hands and waited about 15 minutes for my food.The pepper steak was tender and flavorful but not the best I've ever had. In fairness, I'm from NYC, so my opinion is biased. The fried rice with the pepper steak was missing the iceberg lettuce that PR fried rice is known for. It wasn't on par with authentic PR fried rice (or even NYC PR Chino fried rice), but it was tasty. The french fries were crisp on the outside and tender inside. When I dipped them in the mayoketchu (mayonnaise and ketchup dip), it was addicting. The tostones were delicious and perfectly garlicky. While waiting for my food and eating it, I watched a guy walk his pug into the restaurant. Of course, the pug was wearing a "service dog" harness. When the rest of his family entered, one carried a pet carrier with another dog in it. There's no way the dog in the carrier was a service animal. It was yipping throughout the time I was sitting there. What's worse is that, despite the signage, none of the employees said anything to them about bringing TWO dogs into the restaurant. I'm a dog owner and lover, and forcing others to eat around my dog in an enclosed area is rude. The rest of the customers who stared open-mouth at the barking dog looked like they agreed, but management said and did nothing.I'm not a fan of owners who look the other way regarding unhygienic practices, and allowing multiple dogs in a restaurant is one of those things that turns me off from a place. I get that the patrons should have respect, but why put up signs if you have no intention or will to enforce them?

Picked up my replacement tostones with garlic and decided to give the crab Rangoon and yuca bites a try. They were all good. The yuca bites were really good. They are stuffed with mozzarella cheese. Yummo!

Food was great at a great price. I really enjoyed my food that I order. I just had the enchilada tofu with tostones and yummy. I never had tofu before but I really enjoy the way the made it. Will always go back.

HOUSTON , TX / PUERTO RICAN CHINESE / 09-14-22 / TAKEOUT DINNER+I am usually not a fan of fusion cuisine, but this place is legit.+Good comfort food. Definitely get the plantain tostados.I can't want for their Katy Food Hall location to open up!

Driven passed this place for weeks and always thought it was a kind of dessert business, but was looking for some shrimp lo mein last night. Decided to come in to order because wanted to try their fried chicken, so it was a Saturday night event and the place was hopping so my hopes were up.Sorry to say, they did not live up to the hype of their clientele ambiance. The lo mein had almost no flavor whatsoever, and their chicken wasn't crispy at all...and no real flavor either.Their beijing beef that so much "gravy" that it lives off covered any taste of beef. Their pork fried rice was okay for a couple spoonfuls but died off quick.This is definitely a hard pass for this family!

Very great quality take out food. Reminds me of Chinese take out, but Ofcourse with Puerto Rican flair. Everything was seasoned really well. The portion were humongous. Totally worth the value. A plate can feed 2 people. Rice was moist and fluffy. Meat was tender and very well seasoned. Our food came out pretty quickly.

Food is so so good here! The rice is addicting. Only issue is that it's small so if you come at a busy time you might not have a table to eat at. But they are opening bigger locations from what I've seen. 10/10

You better come to this place hungry! Each serving is HUGE and can easily be shared between 2 people. Inside is very clean. The egg rolls are really good too!

Growing up in Katy as a Puerto Rican, the only Puerto Rican food I got was from my mother or grandmother. There was no real representation for cuisine in the area. When my mom told me Michy's was opening up in Katy - I drove all the way back from Austin to try it. The service was incredible, they are (mostly) all bilingual and have great vibes about them. They will describe their food to you and give you recommendations! The place is also quaint and very cute.Now the foooood. Carne fritas + tostadas have been my go to the past three times I've gone - it's consistently A+ quality. I haven't had much of the Chinese food there, but the Beef lo Mein was very good (per my father's recommendation). All in all, I'm happy to see some representation and good fusion food in the Katy area!