Authentic Caribbean and Latin American food can be found throughout Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania. The flavors of Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and across the Caribbean have been brought to Berks, and the county has fallen in love with them. Here are the places we have tried – and loved – on our Berks County Eats journey:
Review: Cafe de Colombia
The most underrated foodie destination in Berks County, hands down, is the City of Reading. There is such a diversity of culture and food, it really is incredible. Cafe de Colombia stands out am…
Review: Casa De Empanadas
Unique empanadas and boba in Kutztown
Review: Cherry’s Jamaican Delight
I was very excited when I heard Cherry’s Jamaican Delight was moving to West Reading at the beginning of the year. The new location would expose the restaurant – and the Jamaican culture that in…
Review: Barrio Alegria Delicioso Tour
Barrio Alegria's Delicioso Tour, we got to sample delicious food from five different eateries in downtown Reading.
Review: Mecca Caribbean and Soul Food
Mecca Caribbean and Soul Food is one of West Reading's newer restaurants, and offers warming tables full of Latin American and southern specialties.
Review: Old San Juan Cafe
Old San Juan Cafe sits in the shadow of the former Reading Outlet Center. The ROC may be empty, but the street still bustles with activity, mostly people coming to Old San Juan for authentic Puerto Ri…
6th Street Deli
A pair of meetings provide the opportunity to try Reading's 6th Street Deli.for both breakfast and lunch. Breakfast was good. Lunch was better.
Road Trip: Empanada Mama
Less is more when it comes to restaurants. Berks County Eats took a road trip to Doylestown to Empanada Mama, where they are doing one thing, and doing it very well.
Review: Shirley’s Cafe & Tequila Bar
Friends invited us to dinner at Shirley's Cafe & Tequila Bar, and after a delicious dinner that included cazeula, pulled pork, fresh tortilla chips and guacamole, we were happy they did.