Best Puerto Rican Food in Stratford

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We are located in Stratford, CT at 1886 Main St

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How Papa's Place became to be

Since 1989, Melvin and Christina Gonzalez have cooked from two traditions — Italian Sunday dinners and Puerto Rican family kitchens — and now share them with Stratford.

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Empanada, Pernil, Roasted Pork, Arroz con Gandules and more

The menu moves between cultures without missing a beat — Pastelón, Potato balls, Empanadas in fourteen varieties, and Tres Leches cake that regulars call the #1 reason to save room.

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Events, catering, and the food truck

From casual backyard hangouts to elegant wedding receptions, we bring the flavor, style, and stress-free service straight to you. No matter the crowd or the occasion, our custom catering options make hosting effortless and delicious.

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My first time trying on Uber Eats. I’ve saw this place in the passing numerous time and never bothered to stop. If I can give a 20 star review I would. I love love love love love my meal. I ordered a Cuban sandwich and added lettuce, tomato, mayoketchup, and garlic sauce…my goodness to die for!! The chicken in the grilled strawberry walnut salad wow! So flavorful! & I also ordered an Oreo cake my absolute favorite dessert. The food is phenomenal and definitely cultural. I’m Puerto Rican and…

CECALIE C.

Amazing food! Everything is made fresh and is authentic. Make this a must visit for you and your fam. Very clean and the family is very friendly... It's take out only so no waiting to be seated! We've been here a few times already and everything is delicious. Jalissa is an amazing chef... So happy to have this place in our town!

Jay L.

Ordered a tray of rice w/ gondules and a tray of the pernil this past weekend for a party I was having and everyone loved it!!!! I was asked so many times, where did you get the food from? Not only was the food great, but the customer service when I ordered over the phone to when my husband went to pick up the food, was absolutley amazing! I have eaten here a couple of times and they have all been good! We will definelty be eating and ordering again!

Tracy T.

This restaurant has the best authentic Puerto Rican yellow rice!!! Must try with the penil. They also have the fried skin from penil but usually is gone by 12pm so get it early if you can. The mofongos are the best I ever had but they do not serve it with the red sauce like I usually have but a garlic butter sweet onion sauce which is amazing. The beef and chicken empanadas are also the best we ever had. Don't pass this restaurant without stopping to have a bite they're amazing. The last time…

Lah I.

Hi Mel, I wanted to reach out and thank you and your team for the wonderful food and service. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, including the roasted chicken with yellow rice, plantains, empanadas, and the white rice with red kidney beans. My husband is an empanada lover and he especially enjoyed those. I truly appreciated your kind and welcoming hospitality during my visits. We actually enjoyed the food so much that I came back the very next day. We look forward to visiting…

Mia F.