El Coqui Restaurant

FREAKING DELICIOUS! Got the buffet lunch and it was so good! Even went back for a second plate, not because I was hungry, but because the seafood rice was so delicious and the chicken was so tender. The service has excellent! The staff was bursting with hospitality and I'm definitely coming back again. That seafood rice... I would buy a whole to go container of that stuff and be a happy camper. Some of the people I went with opted for sandwiches, which were so big, none of them finished. I need to go back and try the flan.

Food was delicious. My husband brought me here, as he has ate here with a few of his co-workers for lunch, and wanted to bring me here to try the food. This is my first time coming here, and definitely won't be the last. As mentioned the food was delicious. We came on a Friday during lunch time, and you have the option to either order through a set menu, or eat whatever is served at the buffet, which is $12.99 for all you can eat. Both my husband and I opted for the buffet, and I'm glad we did. I got the seafood rice, Puerto Rican rice, beans, fried tilapia, and fried sweet plantains, which were all delicious. My husband got the same and some other pork options they had, and he enjoyed them all. The only thing we ordered from the menu were the empanadillas (2 chicken and 1 beef) and tostones, which came with a green sauce. Both were good, however I wasn't a fan of the green oil sauce that came with the tostones, so we ate the tostones by itself, which was still good. *Note that the food being served at the buffet changes every week -- this is what I was told by the gentleman at the register.Ambiance was good. Service was great! Very welcoming and friendly. Parking is a little tight, which was the only downside, but nonetheless, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Service: the ladies here are always so sweet and welcoming. My husband loves coming here, he says the vibe reminds him of his family at home in NY and Puerto Rico.Ambiance: cozy, laid back. You feel right at home. It's nothing fancy, but the environment captures the essence of those mom and pop shops on the islands, let a lone those in an old city. Food: always yummy. Gives me a home cooked vibe, as if your Abuela made it for you. They have a delicious house sauce that adds a nice spice to your food. We come here often for the buffet.

My brother told us about this restaurant that had delicious Puerto Rican food so we drove an hour and they did not disappoint. My husband and mother in law loved the food . The minute they walked in said it smelled like home. The service was great the food was delicious, hot and came out fast. We will definitely come back next time we are in town.

I came from California on a work trip and looked for some good Puertorican food and they did not disappoint!The staff is super friendly and patient next time I'm in town I will return thank you!!

Cubano sandwich good . Recommend. Close to port San Antonio and just needed a good sandwich.

This place is located in an older strip of various stores on SW Military Dr; on the opposite side of the street from Lackland AFB. There are lots of mom & pop family type establishments there... (if you blink you might miss it).The hours on Yelp read 11-4pm and we arrived a few minutes before 3. From the outside the sign read closed. The store front windows have dark tinted windows so the place looked closed. But I could see that the pad lock was off and a peek of light was visible at the top of the tinted windows.Walking in my initial impression was it's a simple, fairly clean, no fancy arrangements... but definitely not an eye soars.I truly love Mom & Pop family establishments because they usually make you feel at home. I was greeted by Hector (I think he was the owner) and boy did he render me a welcome home brother greeting. He talked to me as if he'd known me for 20 years and I loved it.Seems this place focuses mostly on lunch time vittles served buffet style.Since it was close to closing time Mr. Hector fixed me up a generous serving of fresh yellow rice, black beans, roasted pork and some pork short ribs in a togo box. He even gave me another serving of yellow rice with more roasted pork in a small togo container.Thank you Sir!!!Hector also told me that they have various different items on the buffet on different days of the week but I was so focused on his generous servings! I can't remember much of what he said and the price was only $11.99.Driving home was a challenge because I was dying to taste the moist & juicy pork I saw him load into my container. By the time I reach the first red light I had the container opened and started eating the pork with my fingers... OMG hm hmm mmmm! PERFECT! I could not wait to get home and dive in more.Sitting down to sample my Puerto Rican lunchbox I felt so excited and as I began to eat I was completely amazed to find the pork short ribs were tender and nicely seasoned, yellow rice was cooked perfect with black beans on top and loads of moist and tasty roasted pork.My wife and I shared this lovely PR plate of pleasure and both agreed that this was the best $12 we've spent on lunch in a very long time. She actually said that by the rice & beans being cooked to perfection takes this plate over the top.I give Mr. Hector 2 thumbs up and I promise you this will be a regular place to stop and pick up some good home cooked style PR food.They offer various appetizers, popular PR plates and sandwiches but I'd suggest the buffet so that you can get a great sample of their common foods.I almost forgot to mention their home made salsa that was also very good. The taste was different but definitely good and a nice addition to the roasted pork.I've read several of the reviews and I will admit that some had me a little cautious about trying this place but I'm very happy that I trusted my instinct and not those negative reviews.Mr. Hector said that he tries to keep the price affordable and I will admit that I would not have a problem paying a little bit more. I even tried to tip him but he refused to accept and said that he doesn't like to accept tips for togo orders. There are so many good places to eat in San Antonio but but quality personalized customer service is hard to find!THANKS AGAIN SIR!

This place was a quick stop for lunch and let me tell you it was absolutely amazing! The staff and owner were very friendly. I went to the front counter and ordered a Cubano. The food came quick. Once I got it, I left to eat in the car even though they have plenty of seating. The Cubano was soooo good. Amazing flavor, hot, and juicy! Highly recommended.

This is good (not great) Puerto Rican food. For the price it's a great value and I recommend it. There is a lunch buffet for $13. I did not try the buffet, but the waitress told me it changes daily, but always has at least 2 meat dishes, 2 rice dishes, and a few sides, plus a salad bar. When I went, the buffet had roast pork, roast chicken, white rice, arroz con gandules, beans, fideo, and madurus. A variety of domestic and foreign sodas are available for $3. I had the Cubano sandwich $13.25 which comes with a side of tostones. The sandwich was huge. It's a tasty chopped pork sandwich, but as a "Cubano" it's a bit of failure. But if you are not looking for authentic, it was a delicious sandwich and a bargain. The fried pork chop $17 came with rice, beans, and tostones. My friend rates it a solid 4 stars. The Isla Vieques (fried tilapia) $15 with a small side salad, arroz con gandules and tomatoes was very tasty. It had a perfect cornmeal coating. Interior seating is no frills. 4% service charge for credit cards.

This place is very delicious. I like going for the daily buffet and especially on Thursdays when they have the pork ribs on the buffet line.