Que Chevere

So glad I ventured downstairs of the Essex Market tucked away in the back right corner. It was a sleepy Sunday morning but this place had quite a few fellow curious onlookers and regulars lined up. Looks family owned and the food is cooked with love. Pastelillos are 3.50 with a good amount of filling, liked the beef better than chicken, which I found a little dry. San Juan bowl is $18, my fault that I didn’t read the tiny print: rice and beans are NOT included. Just chicken breast, 3 tostones and small scoop of cabbage salad. A very good alternative if you’re calorie or carb conscious, but maybe disappointing if you’re not lol. I usually prefer dark meat, but the breast was surprisingly juicy and tender, actually tasted good 2 days later. Only complaint is food came to $29 with tip, not necessarily an everyday place for me but would visit again if nearby.

Que Chevere is such a great find within Essex Market (located downstairs in the Market Line) and all their food is truly made with LOVE FROM PUERTO RICO. They offer such delicious and authentic Puerto Rican food - I absolutely loved the shrimp mofongo, the shrimp was sooo good and cooked perfectly, it had a ton of flavor. You must try their amazing empanadas - I tried a beef one and it was great, also loved the salsas it came with.

Great Puerto Rican gem! Ordered the build your own Pernil Roasted Pork, yellow rice with pigeon peas & the plantains. Best Combo! One meal can easily serve two people! Highly recommend!

Good amount of wings for two people, 6 for $10, cut up into individual pieces. If there’s not enough flavor for you use the sauces they include with your order.

The first, simply delicious!!!! DELICIOSO!!! Caramba… Que Chevere is the place that takes you to your Moms kitchen. The rice was just the way my Aunty raised feeding me. The roasted pork “Pernil” was cooked perfectly I must admit again. The sweet plantains the shrimp and the potato salad was the way my mom did it for me during the holiday seasons year after year. Thank you for your hospitality and continued successes in the future. Whomever is reading this will truly be happy with this choice for a quick, filling trip to mommas Puerto Rican kitchen en casa! @ home…. Thank you for the hospitality, you have an amazing concept and your successes are deserving. Gracias Hermano!

QUE CHEVERE IS A SOLID 5⭐️. You will not be disappointed.