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El Boriquen

4.6(48)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 48 reviews (Google rating)Restaurant$ Southwest Detroit
Closed today
(313) 598-7573 Directions elborinquenfoodtruck.com

Quick facts

El Boriquen is a restaurant at 4409 Central St in Detroit, MI, open Sun–Sat from 11:00 AM. Call +1313-598-7573 for details.

Address
4409 Central St, Detroit, MI 48210
Phone
+1313-598-7573
Hours today
Closed today
Price
$

About El Boriquen

El Boriquen is a Puerto Rican food truck at 4409 Central St in Detroit, MI, serving lunch and dinner in a casual setting. Its menu includes arroz con gandules, or rice with pigeon peas, and arroz blanco y habichuelas, or white rice with beans. Plantain dishes include mofongo, made with mashed plantains, garlic and pork cracklings, and tostones, or fried green plantains. Frituras, described as fried fritters, are also among the listed offerings.

The business offers comfort food, small plates and quick bites, with seating and outdoor seating available. Diners can choose dine-in service, takeout, curbside pickup or a drive-through; delivery and reservations are not offered. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street, and credit and debit cards are accepted. El Boriquen has a Google rating of 4.6 from 48 reviews. Its description mentions a winter closure, but the dates are inconsistent and do not establish a current operating schedule.

Known for

  • Puerto Rican rice and plantain dishes
  • Mofongo, frituras and tostones
  • Lunch, dinner and small plates
  • Outdoor seating and takeout
  • Free lot and street parking

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “I didn't catch the woman's name, but she was very friendly and super nice! It was my first time eating here, and let me just say, I fell in love with the food. A good plate of authentic Puerto Rican food is hard to find, but this place t…”

    — Yani T, August 15, 2026 · google

  • “Great food and from a food truck. Has covered tables to seat down. Good service but can wait up to 30 min for food to arrive as some is prepared on site.”

    — Luis Villahermosa, July 25, 2026 · google

  • “They're never open. I've been going there twice now, and today it was closed again.”

    — Edgardo Ojeda Rivera, May 16, 2026 · google

  • “The food was perfectly seasoned, the staff was very friendly, and they served it quite quickly. The food was perfectly seasoned, the staff was friendly, and they served the food really fast!”

    — Victor Rios, May 14, 2026 · google

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El Boriquen — frequently asked

Is El Boriquen open on Mondays?
No — El Boriquen is closed on Mondays.
Where is El Boriquen?
El Boriquen is at 4409 Central St, Detroit, MI 48210.
How expensive is El Boriquen?
Google lists El Boriquen in the $ price range for restaurants in Detroit, MI.
What is the phone number for El Boriquen?
You can reach El Boriquen on +1313-598-7573.
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