84.0
TVFScore

La Fonda Boricua

169 East 106th Street, New York, NY

Summary

La Fonda Boricua is a Puerto Rican restaurant in New York City, known for its delicious, authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. It has become a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, and has even been featured on TV shows like Man vs Food Nation and Throwdown with Bobby Flay.

Seen On

MVFN

Man vs Food Nation

Harlem 09-07-2011

Adam travels to La Fonda Boricua to try the Grande Pernil with Mofongo. Pernil is roast pork, and mofongo are plantains deep-fried and mashed with any meat of choice.

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