Puerta Azul
St Paul, MN 55104-6031
Phone: (651) 646-7003
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Puerta Azul – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
In fall 1999, Moji and Sonia Gonzales Sadr moved their West Bank eatery across the river to a little storefront in Merriam Park. This Puerto Rican restaurant quickly established itself as an ethnic treasure. Sonia Gonzales Sadr grew up in Puerto Rico, and the recipes are either traditional or her own variations. Beans or fried plantains are served with most entrees, such as pork kebabs marinated in garlic and ginger and fish in Spanish sauce.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThose with allergies should note that the base of many dishes is sofrito, a blend of garlic, onions, peppers, cilantro and tomato.
User Reviews for Puerta Azul
06/25/2008 Posted by MassageOn
I was born in Puerto Rico, and the food at this restraunt is the closest to anything from San Juan I have ever had!!! My husband and I visited and we are sure to go back time and again. My parents are coming into town and we are going to take them there for sure! You will not find another restraunt with this quality of food for the price. Excellent Excellent Excellent
Pros: Food, service, prices, selection
Cons: Location, not much decoration inside
01/19/2008 Posted by nrertl
Puerta Azul is a jewel. Order #24 on the menu, the mango chicken, and you'll never be disappointed. Long after moving away from St. Paul, my wife and I still drive across the Twin Cities to frequent this small restaurant. They'll never impress you with the outside of facade and the atmosphere is nothing special, but the servers are experienced and kind. The food that comes through the door leading to the small kitchen is both sweet, spicy and smoky at once (the black beans are amazing). Judge not until you've experienced it. Puerta Azul is simply the best find that I've ever stumbled across.
Pros: The Food!
Cons: Ambience and atmosphere, although the art on the wall is unique
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