Ibo Rivera

🇵🇷🔥 FOOD REVIEW PART 9 | BEST PUERTO RICAN FOOD IN CONNECTICUT?! 📍 Pollo Rico , 392 Eastern Point Rd, Groton, CT We’re back with another food review, and this time we’re checking out Pollo Rico in Groton, Connecticut! 🇵🇷 As someone who’s Puerto Rican, I always enjoy finding restaurants that represent our food and culture. We ordered a variety of traditional dishes to see what this spot has to offer! Here’s everything I tried and rated! 👇 🍌 Mofongo Ball = 7.3/10 Part of the Rico Sampler! A bite-sized version of the Puerto Rican classic made with fried green plantains. 🥔 Relleno de Papa = 7.8/10 A Puerto Rican favorite! A fried potato ball traditionally stuffed with seasoned ground beef. 🥟 Alcapurria = 8/10 One of Puerto Rico’s most recognizable street foods! These fried fritters are popular at beach kiosks throughout the island. 🥭 Jugo de Parcha = 12/10 🔥 The passion fruit juice was a HUGE hit! I enjoyed this so much that a regular 10/10 wasn’t enough! 🐷 Pernil = 8/10 A Puerto Rican staple! Slow-roasted pork that’s a must-try when exploring traditional Puerto Rican food. 🥟 Beef Empanada = 8.2/10 A golden, crispy pastry filled with seasoned beef. A classic snack that earned a solid rating! 🍚 Arroz con Gandules = 8.7/10 Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas! One of the most iconic dishes in our cuisine and a staple at family gatherings. 🍗 Fried Chicken = 8/10 We also tried the fried chicken served alongside the rice. Another solid option! 🥪 Tripleta = 10/10 🏆 THE STAR OF THE SHOW! A Puerto Rican sandwich traditionally loaded with three types of meat, topped with vegetables and sauces. This earned a PERFECT 10/10! 🏆 MY TOP 3: 🥇 Jugo de Parcha = 12/10 🥈 Tripleta = 10/10 🥉 Arroz con Gandules = 8.7/10 Overall, Pollo Rico had some great options, but the Tripleta and passion fruit juice were the biggest standouts for me! It was also great meeting the people behind the restaurant and supporting a business bringing Puerto Rican flavors to Connecticut! 🇵🇷❤️ 🔥 Have you tried Pollo Rico in Groton? What’s your favorite Puerto Rican dish? Let me know where I should go next! 👇 #connecticut #puertorico #puertorico🇵🇷 #PuertoRicanFood #foodie