Elie’s Chinchorro

As a self-proclaimed beverage goblin, I dove into my visit with a trusty trio: water, pop, and (of course) a mojito. And not just any mojito, folks--Elie's mojitos are a revelation. I'm annoyingly picky about these minty masterpieces, and let me tell you, theirs are top-tier. I will never not get one. NEVER. It's a life rule now.The food? Oh, it started with a full-on garlic bread takedown--no survivors. Then came the appetizers: beef turnover, chicken chicharrón, and fried pork chunks. We ordered way too much, but do I regret it? Not a chance. Each dish was a crispy, savory dream. I will absolutely overindulge again. It's a tradition at this point.For the main course, we played it "smart" (ha) and shared the Cubano. This towering slice of sandwich heaven came with perfectly crispy fries and a garlicky aioli that deserves its own fan club. Naturally, I couldn't stop there and added a side of Mampostea'o rice. OMG. The rice was so flavorful I nearly made room in my already-overstuffed stomach to finish it, but hey, leftover Cubano = tomorrow's win. Pro tip: pop that baby in the air fryer for a next-day experience that'll make you weep with joy.Service & Vibes: Elie's team always nails it. Drinks stay full, smiles abound, and Elie herself graces the tableside with a warmth that makes you feel like a VIP. The ambiance? Utterly charming. Fairy lights, Puerto Rican flair, and upbeat music that makes you chair dance (yes, I do this--no shame). Sitting by the window adds a dash of downtown drama--buses, cop cars, and the urban hustle as your dinner backdrop. It's oddly perfect.Parking can get a bit dicey later in the evening, but honestly, I'd fight for a spot just for another mojito and a seat in this cozy little paradise.Final Verdict: If you haven't been to Elie's yet, what are you even doing with your life? Go. Eat. Drink. Dance (in your chair, probably). You won't regret it.

The food really is great and I love different! The plantain tacos in the appetizer menu are phenomenal and honestly could be an entree. The empanadas are excellent, but a little on the pricey side. The restaurant is festive and clean. The big challenge at this particular restaurant continues to be the service and lack of availability of items on the menu. Our server was not aware of one of the signature drinks on the menu I needed to check in with the bartender. Once we got that squared away, we began to order and found that many of the items we were ordering were not available. The food quality outshines service glitches and we will give them another chance while they get their team up to speed. Yum!

Regretfully, I'm writing this a few weeks too late and I no longer remember the exact dishes that we tried. However, what I do remember is warm hospitality, truly delicious and dynamic meals, and a fun atmosphere.One of the meals we ordered had a sizable but thinly prepared slice of beef that I have continued to think about. The marinade was SO good, and I was very impressed with the overall presentation as well.

Nice place to have Puerto Rican food and drinks. The staff is friendly but it did took a while for them to take our order. The parking lot is small so it might be hard to find parking around the restaurant. Overall it is nice place with great atmosphere!

Ok I hate only giving 3 stars but unfortunately it's that for me. If I would have just had the turnovers like my wife this would be 4 stars as they were good. Service was absolutely amazing as well! No complaints there. I had the pork mofongo. The meat was really chewweeeeeee! Usually fried pork it's absolutely delicious. This meat was fatty, tough and chewy. The overall flavors of the mofongo were kinda bland even with the broth. Will be back but try something else.

I did not have a great experience here. I ordered a dish that was plantain chips and pork with 3 sauces poured on top. I can't remember the exact name or details but I am just so over it that I don't want to look at the menu to check. Dry, and all this mayonnaise. Barely above room temperature. My friend Nicole loved the burger she got (and took this beautiful photo of). The music was loud and we needed to yell when talking to each other. Service was very slow. Our server was very sweet. It was her first day and she was doing her best. Wish that businesses in general would provide better support for new hires.Very disappointing overall. I didn't even have the desire to bring the leftovers home. Luckily Nicole put them in a box (I know she'll read this, otherwise I wouldn't have put it in the review hahaha). I feel like having them as leftovers will not improve anything.

My wife and I had never heard of this place but we drove by and it looked nice. We pulled over and looked up reviews quick to make sure it was alright. I'm so glad we decided to try it as the food was AMAZING, especially the roasted pork mofungo. Neither of us had ever had this kind of food before but we will definitely have it again. The service was also superb as she took the time to explain all the food to us as we had no clue what any of it was. The adult beverages were also really really good too. I am excited about going back again as it's my new favorite restaurant downtown!

The food was delicious. Though the first time I enjoyed Mofongo, it won't be the last. I love this spot. Plenty of seating options. Our server implied it was a family owned restaurant and her mom was the cook, which made it that much cozier and special. Will definitely return

The atmosphere was vibrant and energetic and Elie was lovely! We had the Wepa, Chicken Chicharones, Tacos, a couple margaritas and a Pina Colada. DELICIOUS. I can't wait to go back!

Amazing, authentic Puerto Rican food. If it weren't 11 degrees out, you'd think you were in a lechonera in the Cordillera Central.