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Here are Newark's top 3 Puerto Rican spots

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Published on June 19, 2019
Here are Newark's top 3 Puerto Rican spotsPhoto: BQN Borinquen Grill/Yelp

Craving Puerto Rican food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Puerto Rican spots around Newark, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. The Weekend Spot Restaurant

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Topping the list is The Weekend Spot Restaurant. Located at 683 Springfield Ave., the soul food, Southern and Puerto Rican spot is the highest-rated Puerto Rican restaurant in Newark, boasting 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews on Yelp.

2. BQN Borinquen Grill

photo: Brendan b./yelp

Next up is BQN Borinquen Grill, situated at 267 Orange St. With 4.5 stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp, the Puerto Rican spot, which offers salads and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Taino's Kitchen

Photo: steven j./Yelp

Taino's Kitchen, located at 849 Mount Prospect Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Puerto Rican spot four stars out of 35 reviews.


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