One great thing about living in the Golden State is the fact that you can find just about every cuisine imaginable here. Puerto Rico is a long way from California, but you can still enjoy authentic Puerto Rican flavors without booking an out-of-state vacation. El Coqui proudly serves up iconic dishes from Puerto Rico in a fun, lively environment. And if you have yet to try this delicious cuisine, consider this your sign that you need to!
If you ever find yourself in Santa Rosa and craving something new, a visit to El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine will more than satisfy you. A colorful little restaurant that serves up authentic cuisine, this place is your ticket to Puerto Rico!
According to Guy Fieri, dining at El Coqui really feels "like hangin' out in Old San Juan." You can't get much higher praise than that. Walking into the humble eatery, you'll instantly be surrounded by the colors and sounds of Puerto Rican culture.
Using traditional authentic recipes that have been handed down for generations, the restaurant consistently delivers a taste of Puerto Rico right here in Santa Rosa. The owner, Jacqueline Roman, has been cooking traditional dishes from her culture since she could barely reach the stove - you just know what you're about to get is gonna be good!
There are so many tasty items on the menu that your stomach will be begging you to try. Among the menu items are several sandwiches, like the Sandwich Cubano, which comes with slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard on a pressed French roll.
There are also many delicious entrees, all of which are served with rice and beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantations, and avocado salad. The Canoa con Carne Molida is a popular option consisting of a whole sweet plantain stuffed with seasoned ground beef and smothered in cheese.
When in Puerto Rico, you have to be sure to enjoy some refreshing sangria! El Coqui boasts a sangria bar with a handful of different house-made sangrias. You can't go wrong with traditional red (red wine marinated in a citrus blend of lemon, lime, and oranges.)
We're pretty lucky to have a real taste of Puerto Rico all the way over here on the West Coast. Do your taste buds a favor and stop by soon! Visit the restaurant's website to learn more and see the full menu.
Have you dined at this authentic Puerto Rican restaurant in Northern California? Do you know of any other great places to enjoy Puerto Rican cuisine? Let us know in the comments below!
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