Order the best Puerto-rican near Brewster, NY

Best Puerto-rican Restaurants Nearby in Brewster

Roys Pica Pollo

Roys Pica Pollo

3.8
(50+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 36 min
"It's like gourmet fast food. The chowfun is a meal by itself and the Mac n cheese is flavorful. I will order again!"
"Los quipes no estaban buenos, al parecer los volvieron a freír para calentarlos y no sabían bien. El pollo horneado muy rico."
4 Pieces with French Fries or Tostones/ 4 Piezas
con Tostones o Papas Fritas.
$16.39
Chicken Chowfan/ Chofan de Pollo
Chicken/ Pollo.
$14.97
3 Pieces with French Fries or Tostones/ 3 Piezas
con Tostones o Papas Fritas.
$13.26
Small with Tostones or French Fries/ Pequeña con Tostones o Papas Fritas
con Tostones o Papas Fritas.
$12.18
Tiesto's Restaurant

Tiesto's Restaurant

4.1
(30+)
• Colombian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 40 min
20% off, up to $10
Classic Paisita
Mini typical Colombian dish with steak or ground beef. Blood sausage optional.
$17.95
Tabla
Chicharones chorizos, empanadas, papita, fritas, tostones, & arepas.
$30
16 Oz Skirt Steak / Churrasquito
Topped with sautéed chicken, beef, shrimp, and guacamole (one option or all 3).
$24.95
Toston Abierto
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
$11.95
Tijuana Mexican Grill

Tijuana Mexican Grill

4.6
(1k+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 38 min
"The chicken fajitas are my favorite. But the frozen margaritas are the reason I keep coming back."
"I ordered a Coconut Mojito but I did not taste any coconut at all . The Doraditas con Nutella , the chocolate was more of a syrup of sorts not nutella. The Carne Asada Burrito was fine tasting but it had hardly any beef in it at all , and it was hard to chew "
Empanada (2)
Chicken chipotle, ground beef, or cheese. Served with chipotle mayo sauce.
$8.01
Tacos (3)
Served order of three tacos with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, chipotle mayo, and cheese. Served with rice and beans.
$16.55
Nachos Tijuana
Serves two. Chicken or chorizo, ground beef, tortilla chips, pico de gallo sour cream, chipotle mayo, cheese, pickled jalapeño, and guacamole.
$13.52
Guacamole 4oz
grilled chicken
$4.48
Banana Brazil

Banana Brazil

4.3
(600+)
• Chicken • Brazilian
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 38 min
"Delicioso tres leches!"
"The chicken thigh in combo 4 was inedible it was so dry. The "salad" in combo 4 was just a bunch of different leaves and no dressing. The sausage in combo 2 was also completely overcooked."
Combo 2
White rice with pinto beans, and fried plantains.
$15.78
Combo 1
Yellow rice with black beans, and fried plantains.
$16.25
Coxinha
A very popular snack in Brazil consisting of shredded chicken inside a deep-fried dough molded to look like a chicken leg.
$3.05
Cheese Empanada
White rice and pinto beans with veggie of the day.
$3.1
Los Rivera Cafe

Los Rivera Cafe

4.6
(200+)
• Tostadas • Nachos
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 40 min
"The Birria Burrito is really good. I don't understand how the tortilla is so good. And it's big enough to be a few meals."
"For $15 they give you a quarter of a quesadilla, definitely not worth the price for food that isnt out of this world, I wouldnt bother spending that much money for something so little. You could get a whole platter anywhere else and be filled. "
Birria /Taco
Birria taco, juice beef served in a crispy tortilla side of consomme sauce (price is per unit)
$4.71
Grilled Chicken /Taco
Soft corn tortilla with choice of protein. topped with radish, cilantro, guacamole & onion
$3.52
Grilled Steak / Taco
Soft corn tortilla with choice of protein. topped with radish, cilantro, guacamole & onion
$3.55
Spicy Roast Pork with Pineapple /Taco
Soft corn tortilla with choice of protein. topped with radish, cilantro, guacamole & onion
$3.51
Pueblo Viejo

Pueblo Viejo

4.5
(300+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 35 min
"2025 and these guys stepped it up! Delicious food and drinks! Great vibes in the bar area and delicious food was coming out of the kitchen. Flautas was a great choice and the burrito combo plate was tasty"
"I enjoy Pueblo's food value. Its not spicy, gives you good portions and gets here intact. Price is reasonable for the quantity of food you get. Food tastes good! I have ordered from there for years and will continue. Have tried other places, but keep going bac'nn k"
Guacamole
Marinated grilled skirt steak, one cheese mole enchilada. Served with guacamole, poblano, onions, rice and black beans.
$5.63
Carne Asada Tampiqueña
Fried burrito filled with beans, cheese, and choice of beef or chicken.
$26.72
Chimichanga
Soft grilled flour tortilla quesadilla with guacamole and sour cream.
$20.26
Quesadillas
Soft flour tortilla with melted cheese, filled with a choice of skirt steak or chicken. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
$16.05
El Ranchero

El Ranchero

4.5
(3k+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 37 min
"the food here might be my favorite. Tacos are simple can have so much flavor and everything on the Super Nachos is perfect. My son even enjoys the food, the Kids Cheese Quesadilla was gone in minutes. Will be getting food from here again soon! "
"Not only are the tacos very pricey, they are consistently bland. Even when loaded with pico de gallo, lime juice, and hot sauce there is hardly any flavor. The Burrito Ranchero is more like a taquito than a burrito. Skinny!"
Soft Shell
ONE SINGLE TACO: Double corn tortilla with your choice of meat.
$3.56
Rice and Beans
Yellow rice and refried beans
$4.25
Chips and Salsa (8oz)
Three double slightly crisp tortillas, with slow cooked juicy beef. Served with consommé.
$4.01
Tacos de Birria
Three rolled corn tortilla, filled with your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or cheese. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, cotija cheese. Served with guacamole, rice and beans.
$15.41
la patrona mexican restaurant

la patrona mexican restaurant

4.5
(200+)
• Quesadillas • Guacamole
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 32 min
"The food was delicious! The quesadilla was small, but packed with steak. The tacos were all very flavorful. Would order again!"
"Great food and even better customer service, just take a look at the attached image. Found my new favorite Mexican place!"
Quesadilla (Steak)
Soft grilled flour tortilla loaded with steak & cheese, served with guacamole and sour cream
$15.01
Chicken Fajitas Texanas
Marinated delights char-broiled in a hot black iron skillet with a blend of peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans, with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
$22.75
Quesadilla (Chicken)
Soft grilled flour tortilla loaded with chicken & cheese, served with guacamole and sour cream
$13.73
Churros
Chili, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños atop tortilla chips.
$9
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.5
(4k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 26 min
"You know this taco bell always does me right. better when you order in store than doordash but they still will provide the best taco you could get "
"So good, would highly recommend. They give the perfect amount of portions for what you order. The bowls are very good and everything is fresh!"
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.75
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (510 cal.)
$7.5
Doritos® Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese
A warm, pillowy flatbread filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, wrapped around a Nacho Cheese Doritos® shell with seasoned beef, Spicy Ranch sauce, lettuce, and shredded cheddar cheese. (490 cal.)
$7.35
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
A warm, pillowy flatbread filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses wrapped around a crunchy taco shell with seasoned beef, Spicy Ranch sauce, lettuce, and shredded cheddar cheese. (490 cal.)
$7.08
Excelencia Mexicana

Excelencia Mexicana

4.6
(500+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 39 min
$5 off on $35+
"The food is always good here, but tonight it was asokutwky amazing. Feels like a new chef, attention to detail was tremendous. Pollo Tijuana was simultaneously crispy and saucy. Amazing job. "
"Food was NOT worth the price. I didn't get what I ordered- one of the items I ordered had maybe a tablespoon of meat and the rest was tortilla! No flavor in the rice and beans- no flavor in anything but the flautas. The tres leches "frosting" was hard and tasteless- Wouldn't order again"
BURRITO SUPREME
Whole wheat or flour tortilla filled with seasoned rice, flavorful black beans, cheese, lettuce, roasted peppers and sour cream.
$17.76
MINI EMPANADAS
Pastry shell filled with cheese and your choice of meat, potato, chicken or beef. Served with guacamole and sour cream
$11.99
AUTHENTIC TACOS
Three warm soft corn tortilla filled with your choice of meat, topped with cilantro and onions.
$17.89
Combo (Pick 3)
Create your own combination (pick three) TACO: soft or crispy, chicken or beef - CHIMICHANGA : chicken or beef - ENCHILADA: chicken, beef or cheese FLAUTA: chicken or beef - QUESADILLA: chicken, steak or cheese - BURRITO: chicken or beef CHILE RELLENO: stuffed chile with cheese - EMPANADA: potato, chicken or beef
$19.98
Pancho's Tacos

Pancho's Tacos

4.6
(200+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 40 min
"The BEST Mexican restaurant in the Tri-State area!! The Burritos are excellent, no fake fillers, just whatever is the protein of your choice, cheese, beans, onions & peppers, made with their perect spicing! Also try the Tamales, stuffed with pork (my favorite!), we usually split an order as an appetizer. The Tacos are also an excellent choice."
"The tacos were excellent and cooked perfectly. The beans were not what I expected, and it was also extremely good."
3 Tacos
Authentic soft corn tortillas, topped with any of the choice of meat. Served with onions, cilantro, lime and radish.
$13.56
Combo Tacos
3 tacos per order choice of meat. Served with onions, cilantro, avocado salsa, rice and beans.
$16.16
Guacamole
Aguacate con tomate picado y cilantro fresco. / Avocado with chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro.
$12.09
Super Nachos
Our homemade tortilla chips smothered with cheese, topped with onions, tomatoes, sour cream and choice of meat.
$17.02
La Katrina Taqueria

La Katrina Taqueria

4.7
(40+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 36 min
"Delicious food, very friendly owners! 10/10 recommend"
"Descriptions are not clear. I placed an order for Quesabirras. I received only 1 for $6. I also placed 2 orders of the Street Corn and only received 1 order. I also ordered the Cheesecake , which I did not receive. I ordered the Guacamole and chips, which I don't think are worth $10. This was my 1st and last time ordering from this restaurant."
Quesabirria (each)
Slow-cooked beef in crispy tortillas with melted Oaxaca cheese, served with a side of rich, savory dipping broth, garnished with fresh lime wedges anions and cilantro.
$6
Heart attack Torta (Mexican sandwich)
Mexican bread with fried beans, Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, onions, avocado and your choice of protein.
$15.3
Quesadillas
Large crispy flour tortilla filled with melted Oaxaca cheese, fresh pico de gallo and, avocado
$15.63
Guacamole and chips
Fresh avocado mix with cilantro, anions and lime juice, topped with pico de gallo.
$10.95
Laguna Restaurant And Grocery

Laguna Restaurant And Grocery

4.8
(80+)
• Mexican • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 47 min
"Just had my first bite of the Quesadilla with steak and its perfect crispy handmade tortilla and soft juicy steak :) I haven't even started the Nachos Supreme but they look delicious YUM"
"Very impressed. Fresh, delicious, and great portion size. The homemade chips were AMAZING! Will be ordering again."
Empanadas
Chicken or ground beef. Served with sour cream & sauce.
$3.52
Guacamole and Chips
Fresh homemade.
$12.8
4. Burrito
Chicken, pork, or steak. French fries or rice and beans with sour cream.
$14.95
Quesadilla
Jumbo homemade tortilla, stuffed with cheese, covered with lettuce, sour cream, avocado, and cheese.
$21.77
Bliss Dairy Bar & Grill

Bliss Dairy Bar & Grill

4.8
(600+)
• Burgers • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 31 min
"The Tony Danza is a crazy good burger I've ever had in a long time. BBB the Disco Fries is so creamy and cheesy it's perfect."
"Hummus Bowl filled to the brim with deliciousness of tender steak, couscous, Kalamata olives, hummus, spinach & hummus. Sooo good!"
Pan Style with Garlic Crumbs
Chicken cutlet, penne vodka, mozzarella.
$9.15
Waffle Fries
Mac-n-cheese, chicken cutlet, bacon, wrapped and fried.
$5.45
Fries
Lettuce, tomato, cheddar, sauteed onions, chipotle mayo.
$4.26
The Boss
8 oz burger sandwiched between 2 grilled cheeses with bacon, tomato.
$10.96
Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill

4.4
(40+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 29 min
"Chips were stale but thats expected. MVP Burrito was great though."
San Juan Salad
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Mexican rice, black beans, and shredded cheese topped with diced red onion and diced tomatoes topped with our cilantro lime dressing and served in a crispy taco bowl.
$17.57
Chips & Mild Salsa
8oz bag of chips and 4oz of our house made mild salsa
$5.27
Chicken Fajita Bowl
Bowl – mexican rice, chicken, rajas, cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro lime vinaigrette
$18.68
Chips & Guacamole
Our house made chips served with our freshly made guacamole.
$6.7
Trattoria Sei

Trattoria Sei

4.5
(40+)
• Italian • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 45 min
Pollo
Chicken breast entrees prepared how you like it: parmigiana with spaghetti, francese, sorrentino or mushroom marsala
$29
Individual Gino's Classic
zucchini pizza
$16.28
Arancini
breaded risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella
$12
Italian Rainbow Cake
traditional Italian rainbow cookie layered with raspberry jelly
$10
D'Berto Pizzeria Restaurant

D'Berto Pizzeria Restaurant

4.7
(200+)
• Pizza • Appetizers
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 40 min
"Best pizza in mahopac. The chicken parm dinner is delicious. I've tried a bunch of different entrees from marsala to the house special chicken ala Dberto and I was impressed. Ive never had a bad meal from here, its my favorite spot in town. "
Cheese Pizza
Romaine, croutons, Parmesan and Caesar dressing.
$17.12
Chicken Parm Entrée
Chunky marinara and fresh mozzarella.
$19.55
Caesar Salad
Lettuce, tomato, onions, feta cheese, green peppers, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini.
$11.15
Chicken Roll
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, extra virgin olive oil.
$7.87
Pupusas y antojitos nicolle

Pupusas y antojitos nicolle

4.8
(10+)
• Mexican • Soul Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 71 min
3. Chicharrón Y Queso
Pork and cheese.
$13
3. Mixtas(Chicken, cheese, pork all together in pupusas
Bean, cheese and pork.
$14
3. Frijol Con Queso
Bean and cheese.
$13
3. Solo Queso
Cheese only.
$14
Tios Restaurant And Cantina

Tios Restaurant And Cantina

4.8
(70+)
• Salads • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 51 min
"I lived in Mexico for almost 2 years. Hands-down this food is equivalent or perhaps even better than the authentic food I had when I lived there. Truly, this is the only place I ever order from now."
Burrito Bandera
A large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, rice & beans, peppers, onions, cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese. Topped with green salsa, red salsa & Mexican crema. Choice of meat: chicken, steak, chorizo, beef tongue, al pastor, carnitas, vegetables or shrimp.
$14.66
Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, peppers, onions, cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, served with side guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo. Choice of meat: chicken, steak, chorizo, beef tongue, al pastor, carnitas, vegetables or shrimp.
$15.42
Tostada Grande Salad
A large crunchy flour tortilla layered with refried beans, shredded iceberg lettuce topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream & salsas. Choice of meat: chicken, steak, chorizo, beef tongue, al pastor, carnitas, vegetables or shrimp.
$15.44
Tio's Salsa and Chips
Housemade salsa.
$7.42
Gomez Bakery

Gomez Bakery

3.5
(20+)
• Bakery • Pastries
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 44 min
Tres Leches Cake/ Pastel Tres Leches
Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla Filling.
$4
Flan
Caramel Topping
$4
SALCHIPAPA
Porcion de papas fritas y salchicha , adicional incluimos pequena porcion de ají, mayonesa, salsa de tomate y ensalada
$8.8
PAPAMIXTA
Porción de papas fritas, pollo y salchicha.. Adicional incluimos pequena porcion de aji, mayonesa, salsa de tomate y ensalada.
$12.9
CRAVINGS MEXICAN GRILL LLC

CRAVINGS MEXICAN GRILL LLC

Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 10.4 mi • 50 min
Quesadillas
Flour tortilla.
$12
1 Whole Chicken (Cut in Half)
Delicious grilled chicken.
$22
Tacos
Corn tortilla (3 per order).
$13
Trompitos Pastor
Skewers with pastor and grilled pineapple chunks.
$12
Northwood Inn

Northwood Inn

4.7
(300+)
• Polish • Dinner
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 48 min
"Definitely a hidden gem. The food was amazing quality and delicious. Chicken Cordon Bleu was tender and the Gravy full of flavor. The Authentic Polish Kielbasa was super tasty and not over cooked. Don't miss out on this place!"
"Grew up with a Polish mom so I feel qualified to say this place is authentic and delish. Loved the Golabki!"
Bacon Wrapped Pierogi
Potato pierogi wrapped in crispy bacon and served with sour cream
$10.21
Sliders
Cheese $13 / Bacon & Cheese $14
$12.3
Pierogi
A variety of three types of delicious pierogies, stuffed with either potato, meat or sauerkraut. Served with sautéed onions and sour cream
$15.81
Classic Reuben
Corned beef or pastrami piled high with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing
$12.09
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

4.2
(40+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 10.3 mi • 49 min
Nacho Abuela's Nachos
Freshly cooked tortilla chips, with Pepper Jack queso, shredded artisan cheese blend, seasoned nacho meat, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side to keep the chips crunchy. A snack that would make your abuela proud!
$6.63
El Desvelado
Carne asada, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and shredded artisan cheese blend in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed.
$13.25
El Chickgon
Chicken breast, fresh avocado, pico de gallo and shredded artisan cheese blend all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Don’t chicken out on chingon flavor!
$12.43
French Fries
Side of thick-cut, fries seasoned with salt and pepper.
$3.31
Taconah Cantina

Taconah Cantina

Tacos • Burritos
$0 delivery fee
Guacamole & Chips
Hass avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, served with chips. (Gluten Free)
$15
Pollo Chipotle Burrito
Rolled flour tortilla with braised chicken, yellow chipotle rice, black beans, pico, queso chihuahua, served with side of Mexican crema and sweet potato fries.
$18.73
Side Rice & Beans
topped with chopped onions and cilantro
$7.94
Birria Tacos with Cheese
3 braised beef crispy tacos with queso Oaxaca, served with beef consommé, chopped onions and cilantro. (Gluten Free)
$23.14
El Taco Loco LLC

El Taco Loco LLC

4.8
(80+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee
"The burrito was delicious, flavorful and juicy chicken! The churros are an absolute must and worth it for the price!! 4 large churros and decent size of sauce! "
"Best mexican food in danbury. Best prices and amount of food. Tastes just like real mexican food."
Tacos
Todos los tacos son preparados con tortillas hechas a mano, cilantro, cebolla, rábano, pepino, y limón. / All tacos are prepared with handmade tortillas, cilantro, onion, radish, cucumber, and lemon.
$4.05
Burritos
Preparados con arroz, frijoles, guacamole, queso cheddar y la carne de tu preferencia. / Prepared with rice, beans, guacamole, Cheddar cheese, and the meat of your choice.
$11.96
Quesadillas de Birria
Son preparados con queso mozzarella, cebolla, cilantro, y consomé. / Prepared with your choice of meat and Cheddar cheese. Only the birria quesadillas are prepared with mozzarella cheese, onion, cilantro, and consomme.
$13.66
Tacos de Birria / Shredded Beef Tacos
Son preparados con tortillas hechas a mano, queso, cilantro, cebolla, rábano, pepino, limón y consomé. / All tacos are prepared with handmade tortillas, onions, cilantro, radish, cucumbers, and lime. Shredded beef tacos are prepared with handmade tortillas, cheese, onions, cilantro, radish, cucumbers, lime, and broth for dip.
$4.57

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