Allentown's Puerto Rican Kitchen

One Bite
Takes You
Straight Home.

From our kitchen to your table — every chicharrón is hand-crisped, every mofongo is pounded with love, and every flavor carries the soul of Puerto Rico right here in Allentown.

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Authentic Recipes

Fresh

Daily Ingredients

Love

In Every Plate

Golden crispy chicharrones served on a traditional plate with sides

Signature Dish

Chicharrones Crispy

Warm kitchen scene with traditional Puerto Rican cooking

Family

Recipes & Traditions

Our Story

Born in Puerto Rico.
Raised with Love.

Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron isn't just a restaurant — it's a piece of home. Every dish that leaves our kitchen carries the same recipes passed down through generations, the same care that makes every meal feel like a celebration.

Located on Hamilton Street in the heart of Allentown, we've been serving our community with the richest flavors of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine. From the first fry of our chicharrones to the final pound of our mofongo, nothing is rushed and nothing is forgotten.

Homemade

Every day, from scratch

Local

Proudly in Allentown

What We Serve

The Menu

Every plate tells a story. Every flavor carries a tradition. Here's what makes our kitchen special.

Chicharrones

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Our signature dish — pork belly marinated in sour orange and spices, slow-fried until shatteringly crisp. Served with tostones and salsa.

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Mofongo

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Green plantains pounded with garlic, chorizo, and olive oil in a hollow guayo. Choose your filling — chicken, steak, or seafood.

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And many more traditional dishes

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Why Choose Us

What Makes
Us Different

Authentic Recipes

Every dish follows the original recipes from Puerto Rico — no shortcuts, no substitutions, just the real taste of the island.

Made with Love

From the first ingredient to the last bite, everything is prepared with the same care and passion as a home-cooked family meal.

Fresh Every Day

We source the freshest ingredients daily. Our plantains are ripe, our meats are quality, and our spices are always on hand.

Family Atmosphere

Walk in and you're family. Our warm, welcoming space is where neighbors become friends and every guest is treated like royalty.

Caribbean Roots

Our menu is rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Puerto Rico and the broader Caribbean — bold, warm, and unforgettable.

Community First

We're proud to be part of Allentown. Supporting our neighbors and giving back to the community is at the heart of everything we do.

Come Visit Us

Find Us
on Hamilton St.

Address

1137 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18101-1014

Phone

(484) 274-6401

Hours

Monday – Sunday
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Ready to Taste the Difference?

Come Hungry.
Leave Happy.

Your table is waiting. Call us or stop by on Hamilton Street — we can't wait to serve you.

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One Bite
Takes You
Straight Home.

Born in Puerto Rico.
Raised with Love.