Best of Philly

2024 Best Puerto Rican Lunch

Amy’s Pastelillos

After years of pop-ups and collaboration dinners, Amaryllis Rivera-Nassar finally has a brick-and-mortar takeout spot, where you can get her flaky Puerto Rican-style turnovers in flavors like beef picadillo and guava pulled pork. You could go out on your lunch break and bring a half-dozen of Amy’s pastelillos back to the office. Or go to a park, sit in the sun, and eat them all yourself. We promise you won’t regret it. Read More »

2001 Memphis Street, Philadelphia, PA Website

2023 Best Puerto Rican

Boricua #2

The original shop in Northern Liberties is more of a takeout place, but with his new spot in Port Richmond, owner Hector Serrano encourages customers to sit in the dining room. Order the Boricua platter, with arroz con gandules (yellow rice and beans), pollo guisado with potato salad, and some pastelillos and relleno de papas, too. Before you leave, get some kola champagne from the fridge. It’s the soda you find around the way at the papi store. Read More »

3843 Aramingo Avenue, Philadelphia, PA