Joeleny's Restaurant
A welcoming Queens spot where the mofongo is hand-mashed to order, loaded with crispy pork, and paired with house sangria.
- Tue – Sat, 10:00 – 21:00; Sun, 10:00 – 19:00
- $
- 133-11 Cross Bay Blvd
- 4.6 (99 reviews)
Description
You can hear the kitchen staff actively pounding the plantains for each order. Because everything is made fresh, a meal here can take about 30 minutes to arrive. The menu extends beyond pork-filled plantains to include chicken or shrimp mofongo, alongside traditional dishes like carne de res guisada (stewed beef) and bone-in fried chicken. Desserts like flan and tres leches wrap up the meal, supported by a staff that greets visitors warmly at the door.