Since 1976, Casa Adela located on Avenue C off 5th Street has been serving up mouth-watering Puerto Rican cuisine, looked over with loving care by the vital Adela Ferguson. 

Casa Adela has the classic Puerto Rican dishes; such as Monfongo (mashed plantains with garlic port crakling), Bacalaoa a L Vizcaina (codfish with tomato sauce, onions and potatoes), and Pernil Asado (roast pork) . . . But it is the chicken with rice and black beans which Casa Adela has earned it's deserved storied reputation. 

"Yes Mr. DeMille, I am ready for my close-up." There it is the infamous Adela's chicken. When it comes out of the rotisserie it is agolden glow, and the taste, both crispy and so succulent, with a hint of spice to it. I have eaten many rotisserie chickens in the city, and Adela's ranks at the very top.  Asking Adela how she makes such superior chicken, she shakes her said and says, "It is a secret."

There she is, Adela Ferguson, the animated, ever-energetic seventy-nine year old owner/head chef that makes the restaurant such a very special place. Next to her is Hector, a huge fan of Adelas, saying "I have been eating here for years, it is my second home!”

Casa Adela is a tiny restaurant eight tables seating perhaps twenty. But, certainly enough room to clearly show the passion and pride for Puerto Rico in some of the artifacts on the walls, including impressive paintings from Puerto Rican artists.

This is called "Sancoch," it is a hearty stew of oxtail, root plants, plantains and vegetables. Especially good on a cold winters day.

Casa Adela, a restaurant that oozes with atmosphere.

Puerto Rico interesting fact - The two oldest churches in the Americas are located in Old San Juan.

Address - 66 Avenue C (212) 473 - 1882