Mi Candela
“Wandered into this happy hour to get out of the 20 degree weather.”
“Best dinner with my hubby Dave in a long time, very delicious authentic Puerto Rican cuisine.”
“Other meals at our table included Mofongo with Pork, Cuban Sandwich, Fried Calamari and Fried Chicken with Black Beans & Yellow Rice.”
Mi Candela
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
2 reviews
Rate and write a review Cancel reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
I noticed this place when it had first opened, and like a big dummy I recommended it to my family without trying it myself first. In short, my parents wanted to kill me!! Thank God they have a sense of humor for most things that go wrong in life. They asked for a pina colada- waiter says "Ohhhh not today, sorry!" What does that mean in a "Puerto Rican" restaurant??? Then they got their food and it was cold, they had to send it back- but the place was half empty, so why is the food cold!! They asked for other puerto rican drinks and the waiter kept saying he didn't have that. I went with my husband before I knew my family had gone. Waiter was Colombian, which we accepted and moved on. They didn't have a great selection of wine, but they have a huge bar. I can say that I had an alcapurria and it was pretty good. A little greasy though. I had steak and onions with rice and beans, and hubby had Trifongo. It was just average, not bad. We left there not feeling wow'd at all. It was just blah. I am happier going to small divey cuchifritos anywhere else!! I KNOW they aren't gonna last.
This is a rather odd place. Its a great find – no doubt and I almost don't want people to find out about it. Largely because they have $3 margaritas at all hours of the day come rain or shine. It doesn't need to be happy hour to get your $3 margarita on. That's right, folks. It doesn't taste bad either. It was a better marg than I've had at places that charge double the price and specialize in them. But then this place is always empty. ALWAYS empty. And they charge quite a bit for their 'specialty cocktails' which most sound atrocious (Candy Apple Martini – Ciroc Redberry with Apple Sour Schnapps and Grenadine for only $14) Yikes. But then they have tasty latin food for pretty affordable prices. My friend had a beef empanada and she enjoyed it. I have not dined here. I've only been here once but every time I walk by on Steinway when I'm already drunk with friends the temptation to wander in for a cheap margarita is high on the list. The staff was also super friendly. I think they are going for a nightclubby feel later in the night which isn't my thing unfortunately. Actually, lies, they go for a nightclub feel in the day too. Some beat thumping music was playing while it was still sunny outside. Really this is a 3.75 rating. Some kinks to work out but its growing on me.