A Puerto Rican North Philly Establishment: Porky's Point

[@jstacy12345]

Honestly, it's just so DOPE to see Rican food be highlighted in this way. Puerto Rican food is without a doubt one the most underrated cuisines out there. It could go toe to toe with any cuisine out there and most definitely hold its own. Listen, if you're talking about amazing food from all over, Puerto Rico better damn well be in the conversation. We're talking about a cuisine that stretches across the entire culinary spectrum. It can go from the best comfort food you've ever had all the way to michelin star level. Listen, make it a point to experience this food, at least once in your life. Although, if you do have it once, that won't be the last time you have it. I promise you that. I love Puerto Rico, because it gave me the love of my life. It will forever hold a special place in my heart.

[@katlopez6124]

I got married in Puerto Rico alot of my In laws live there. I have been taught to make alot of puerto rican food. My I. Laws live 2 blocks from porky point. I love eating there

[@katlopez6124]

@pat shermer I'm Irish and German and not that it matters but puerto rican food is better than Mexican food. Originally from north philly. everyone is entitled to their own opinion and has different taste for different food

[@katlopez6124]

@pat shermer nope you didn't offend me at all. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Its ok I don't like Vietnamese food or Greek foodand Mexican food is ok. Chinese is my favorite I could eat it everyday. It ok disagree.

[@j.j.upright4010]

@pat shermer You're*

[@derrickwilliams918]

@pat shermer Jewish is not ca race.....

[@carmecnitagonzalez9230]

I am 47 and when I was like 5 my dad knew the owner. My dad would take me to eat there ever Saturday. We always went to the kitchen were I would always get an alcaparra and a potato ball with gravy freshly made. Their food has been amazingly phenomenal for years…..

[@joebroadbeef332]

Thanks fpr sharing the memory

[@eddiegonzalez55]

Potato ball aka relleno de papa y’all true Rican know what I’m talking bout

[@chaoticp5529]

Been looking for this place for decades. Ate here once when I was a kid, food was crazy!!!! As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I got hyped. Definitely going back asap

[@TheBaldBabe]

Ayeee that’s what up!!

[@tammikkahowell9339]

5th st right off of Pike 1 STOP SIGN FROM 5TH N ERIE. ENJOY 😉😋 #CITYOFBROTHERLYLOVE&SISTALYEFFECTION #PEACEBLESSINGSLOVESTRENGTH&CHEERS

[@562Omar]

That pork sandwich is legit! Making my mouth water all the way here in Los Angeles, California USA 🇺🇸.

[@obekebe]

Thats dope af bro

[@haydeemaldonado1733]

It looks like a busy place, but worth the trip, 👍

[@jeffzucker7363]

Siempre adelante, Boricuas! This food is so underrated and so damn good. Thanks, JL, for checking it out.

[@jahizenon7449]

When I see people calling it Pastelillos instead of empanadas it puts a big smile on my face. I grew up saying Pastelillos and not Empanadas. For me Empanadas are baked and not fried but that is my opnion. Malta goya for the win everything looked so good. Love being Puerto Rican. But I dont eat fried food everyday.

[@Edjew42]

Na you right lol pastelios and empanadais are different real Puerto Rican’s know that lol so so salute 👌🏽

[@samuelrivera853]

For me empanadilla are de carne pizza pollo.... Pastelillos are like de guayava de queso n est....

[@indiald3373]

@jahi zenon respect from Philly

[@PantherCrane]

What’s up?

[@AJENKINS1920]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jizero]

I was waiting for my dad to pass behind you or something, lol. He lives on the right side of Porky's(across the street). But yeah, their food is delicious! Glad you were able to dabble in the variety of treats there. Much respect to you, bro. Continue what you're doing and stay safe. Peace.

[@NickPR87]

As a native Puerto Rican I can tell all the food, besides the BBQ sauce on the pork sandwich, is authentic and true to the island's cuisine. Alcapurrias are bomb and they hit different when they're stuffed with crab meat🤤

[@haydeemaldonado1733]

The crabmeat ones are my favorite, and when I go to the island that's my first stop after I land. My chicharron the Bayamón and my crabmeat alcapurrias, 😋👍🇵🇷

[@eddiegonzalez55]

So true bout bbq sauce

[@amyt2400]

🇵🇷 Anyone from La Isla out there??? This place is giving me Bebos BBQ by the airport vibes!!! LGA-SJU ✈️ 💃🏿🕺🏿

[@maryprescott180]

As far as I’m concerned , Puerto Rican food is the best food on planet EARTH. Love our Puerto Rican people.

[@notecreo7086]

? Looking for a Boricua to eat some time 😋 🤔 about chula🙃😉

[@lifeiswhatyoumakeit7483]

I drove an hour and a half to get here. Wow this food was amazing. The pork is so tender and juicy and that extra skin was so good! The chicken was juicy and flavorful. I also had rice and beans which was well seasoned. I also enjoyed my first beef patty which was good. I’m impressed and the workers were friendly and the food was fresh! The price was affordable. I’ll definitely be back!!!

[@ramona9954]

Puerto Rican in the house will definitely try it out ❤️❤️❤️

[@king_tony215]

It's not worth it anymore go to Tony's place

[@sunshinechica6626]

The food is so freaking delicious

[@thatbobusguy]

My girl is Puerto Rican and Ive had all that, minis the pig ear dish. Bro, I hope you didn't have to drive far after this filming! That's coma food😂

[@NishaCheese]

Oh he got the itis fasho!

[@Dliammc]

It's okay man, she didn't mean to hit you

[@edwinrodriguez-gs8cv]

I here ya... its true it happened to me 😁😁😁🤣🤣🇵🇷🔥👍

[@nononsense5182]

I was introduced to the rice and roast chicken... OMG Southside of Milwaukee in the 70's/80's✌🏽😎💯

[@angelortega7159]

Man!!!its about time someone comes to the puertican spot !! I've been trying to tell Mark weins he should go to Puerto Rico to represent our food our culture...

[@215Daniel]

He was just in Philly a couple weeks ago too.

[@king_tony215]

Mark was not going to go anywhere thats in the hood. If you saw the cheesesteak episode he didn't take him to Max's or any of the great spots in the hood

[@katlopez6124]

Your not lying. I got married in Puerto Rico my in laws live there. We go every other year. The food is amazing. I do go to porky point often. I have family that live 2 blocks from there

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@king_tony215 i don't blame him

[@kaylasanchez4562]

The cars honking is nothing new in north philly, they don’t even phase me anymore 😂 I passed by this place so many times almost my whole life and I never once stopped by but maybe after watching this I’ll have to stop by

[@rickiibar]

Salute to you thanks for showing love 🇵🇷✊🏽

[@joserosado4869]

Freddy and Tony’s also good spot

[@frankdahulk502]

The one on front and Clearfield... not 2nd and Allegany...

[@luisaymerich9675]

Note that they only take cash, at least back when I went there years ago.

[@yomayracarrer944]

I personally like Freddy and Tony’s better, more flavor in my opinion. I’ve had food from here before. How about also checking out El Coqui & Freddy & Tony next?!

[@richardhannon8872]

JL Porky's Point is the spot in Philly. I lived up the end of 5th street by the Reservoir. I use to go there at least once a week. And when I worked at the Mini storage at Wayne Junction we would call in orders for lunch. They usually don't take orders over the phone but a buddy who worked with me his cousin was working there at the time. We could only do it on slow day because we were done afterwards. We all needed a nap after eating all that food as you know lol. It was cool seeing you showing Mark around Philly. Philly is a great food city I miss it for that. I'm in Florida now and there's just certain foods from up north you can't find down here. Or their version of the foods don't even come close to what you get in Philly or up north.

[@nherna51]

Thank you for enjoying and highlighting our delicious Puerto Rican food...If more people only knew how good it is...Not from Philly but a Puerto Rican from Chicago...Truly appreciated this video...🙏

[@luisaymerich9675]

Saludos. Boricua aquí también. I don't get to go to Porky's as often as I would like but it has great food. I always wanted to try an original jibarito sandwich from Humboldt Park. 🇵🇷👍

[@ladytee496]

Good food. My favorite is roast pork, arroz gandules with beans on top.😁

[@memeesh914]

Mark sent me here! I'm excited to come to Philly and try some of the food! 🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳

[@AveiroDan]

Man…that pork sandwich was fire! When the meat outweighs the bread. AMAZING BRO!!!!

[@hectordavila6067]

Thanks for shouting out my food and people..much respect🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@AlSmoovMovement]

I was Born, Bred, and Raised in North Philthy ... Porky's Point is a LEGENDARY establishment in the City, and the BEST at what they do ... PERIOD.

[@keneason775]

Haven't been here since the early nineties, great memories

[@piffcity1]

“Get yourself a “pateliho” 😂😂😂

[@rriqueno]

Hahahahahaha

[@maddnuz]

I cracked up when i heard that!😅

[@STEPHANI_DAVELL]

LmfaoooOoooo 🤣🤣🤣

[@caipirinha_king1632]

My two favorite reasons for driving into Philly… My barber is on 5th. And Porky’s is 5 minutes away!! At the minimum I always get an order of mofongo and an order of pig ears… okay, I get the pork with onions also!! Great spot for breakfast and lunch. Never disappoints. Never any complaints.

[@dorieocasio5893]

I’ve been going to Porkys Points for at least 45 years! Always on point with the Puerto Rican Flava! Yumm I hungry now! I need to come home. 😋 🤤

[@indiald3373]

Tengo hambre

[@edmanueldiaz23]

Been coming to this spot since a kid, I’m 27 now. The food be slappin.. Good video JL ! 🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@chespimorales4881]

They food is not that good I have better than that go to Freddy & Tony 3001n front st I went one day and there food is nasty. And I am 🇵🇷

[@LetMeCookBro69]

I'm almost 30 and still go. One of the best next to Freddy and Tony but the Allegheny one.

[@carloscardona8238]

First ate there 35+ years ago!!! This really brings back memories!!! My cuz and I ate hear most nights before we did the Latin club scene in North Philly!!! A good Puerto Rican feast for two young Puerto Rican’s followed by lots of drinking and dancing!!!! Still eat there!!!!

[@tinasoblessed6350]

Many Blessings to you Mr. Jupiter, and thank you for introducing another awesome eatery,this food look absolutely off the wall delicious,PERIOD! 🙏🏽🤗🤗

[@haydeemaldonado1733]

Very glad you pay us the honor of visiting a puertorrican restaurant and try our food. And yes, we are big in flavors. I envy you right now my friend. New suscriber as of today, 👍. Enjoy our cuisine, 😋🇵🇷

[@roserodgz6012]

From the island of Puerto Rico receive a major SHOUT OUT!!!! LOTS OF BLESSINGS JLJUPITER. PUERTO RICAN FOOD IS THE BEST!!!!

[@preeeedeeee]

hey JL I hope everyones doing great. ever since I saw u on marks channel I've been invested in getting to know more about your character cuz everywhere you go you seem to bring people together. then I finally googled your name and read an article when u were interviewed one time. and that last paragraph really struck a chord in me when you spoke about using music to bridge different cultures and it feels like the mission I've started out recently. I love music it's a part of my identity. but more importantly im mixed: thai-chinese, and after reading what you said has given me even more motivation to create a platform for myself to be able to connect people from vastly different points on earth together. I see that platform growing infront of me and thats JL Jupiter youtube channel. keep killing it man I can't wait to see what you'll accomplish. "I want to be part of the movement. I AM part of the movement."

[@jasaraponton6168]

Oh my goodness shout out to my old neighborhood!! Hunting park stand up!! Porky point is definitely a staple!! Love love love this channel! Thank you JL. I am binge watching your videos lol loving on you from Mount airy.!!!! 🙃😊

[@Rainmakesflowers]

One time I was in the market and I saw a Puerto Rican lady down the seasoning isle I literally stood there watching her and putting every seasoning in my cart that she put in her cart...LOL I love PR cuisines. Btw, I'm from Philly although I don't eat pork that looking at that pork sandwich making me rethink that...lol #thisjawnfromPhilly

[@nononsense5182]

Always seasoned to perfection... Cuisine is banging!!!😍 Power to the people....

[@jessie2380]

I have been going to Porky's since the 80's. They get better and better. Everything is soooooo good! The Best!❤🇵🇷

[@canelaboriqua2003]

Hey from Jersey. Thanks for supporting my fellow Boriquas. 🇵🇷 Thanks for highlighting local cuisine. I appreciate ya channel.

[@notecreo7086]

Dame ese toti🙃😘

[@74alyse]

I’m from Jersey but I live in Colorado. The closet I come to anything like this is in my dreams.

[@80sbaby90sraisedme]

Yea I've been goin there since my high school Edison days im now 36 yrs old I always love porky points and the food be on point everytime 👌🏾💯

[@jennieray4767]

Now I want some! Without a doubt, PR is definitely underated because cooks are modest and cook to show you some LOVE. My Dad has shared some of these recipes with me and now I'm teaching my son. Thanks for sharing!

[@dmascorro76]

Mark Wiens brought me here. Good content! I'm now SUBSCRIBED!

[@tahseakey3918]

You had me at PORK. Another game changer!!!

[@samadasa114]

One more down to the earth video for common people 😎 nice one JL.. 🔥

[@chrisflood9205]

Really impressed with the music you. Selected especially that heavv piano at beginning.never had Puerto Rican food before but looks like parking nightmare

[@kristophergracia3162]

It is 😂

[@JustinBrehm]

Another great video I appreciate that when you have time you communicate with your audience versus other people who just put a heart and move on

[@marialourdes-hb8nq]

Wow...I grew up in the area! Nice to see that Porky's point still around😀

[@earlenecarson395]

All of that food looks great and I bet it really tastes good too!!!😃👍🏽

[@edwinrodriguez-gs8cv]

I congratulate you my friend JL For you for steppin into a puertoriquen food joint ..im also a boricua actually living here on my island and just seeing you eat and smiling after every bite or every spoonful of rice,its a just so a being proud feelin of my puertoriquen people making a living and satisfing other people taste palets with our authentic foods that is garenantee to bring out a smile to anybody who really appreciate a good meal...and although through out the years new food combinations are actually being made and i know its also a game changer...thanks a million for putting out there our food traditions and giving us a ...O'Yeah this is it! to everbody who really wants to try our puertoriquen delicasy.🇵🇷🇵🇷👏👏🔥🔥😁👍

[@ericupchurch2967]

Puerto Rico Food! Good Eats! 🙂😀😁

[@Maria-lynn]

That’s a cod fish fritter. ‘Bacalaito’ is what we call it. I use to go there many decades ago but now I cook all those dishes at home! 😋

[@CMBauer]

Found you from Mark Wein’s channel. I love finding places like this to eat. Cute restaurants downtown are nice but the best food I’ve had is usually in those off the beaten path places. So good!

[@erickhodges5103]

Lived right around the corner from this jawn, it's definitely official

[@indiald3373]

Philly Jawn here

[@Rainmakesflowers]

Philly Jawn here....hey y'all!!!

[@hadassaalberto5875]

Erick , since you live near by this jawn ,, Do you know a guy who has lived practically all his life there ,, he's name is Eddie and wife name Lisa??

[@erickhodges5103]

@@hadassaalberto5875 no I live there until I was 21 and I moved to Mt. Airy

[@hadassaalberto5875]

Erick, thanks for getting back ,, I haven't been to phillie in many years ,, I use to travel there back in my days and have some great memories ,, I've heard it's change alot like everywhere else ,, I use to have some really nice friends out there ,, thanks once again.

[@northcackalacky4694]

That was a fantastic and genuine video my friend! Very nice work. Thank you

[@jasonsong6747]

JL! Haha you like raw onions too! Gotta give respect to that! The fact that you never tried most of these PR dishes makes me feel like I'm there with you exploring. Honestly never tried food from PR but it all looks really tasty and has that 'comfort food' look. Going to have to put Puerto Rican food on my list now!

[@indiald3373]

Exactamente

[@XX2LFEUSNVET]

Time to head back to Nphilly, missing home:). Appreciate you showing Philly some love on great food.

[@fawnnahh7438]

philly is a bad city dont go there

[@XX2LFEUSNVET]

@@fawnnahh7438 I grew up in Nphilly graduated from Frankford High School, yes has it good and bad just have to use your streets smarts to get around.

[@Dvance30]

I'm not PR. I'm black but my dad grew up in Spanish Harlem. We used to go to Randalls island every Sunday in the summertime because his team had softball games. They used to roast a whole pig starting in the morning but my favorite thing to eat by far was the lady's coming around with their carts with homemade fried deliciousness and acapuria was by far my favorite. I probably spelled that shit wrong but I could eat that all day.

[@shexboston]

The way that man yelled "Pata-Lee-Hoe"...and walked off in confidence...lmao🤣

[@rriqueno]

😂😂😂😂

[@llerbangoortiz1175]

Wow sounds good I have to check ✔ it out.

[@jopalo31675]

That’s awesome, God Bless, you got me thinking of Puerto Rico. Salute, from the Bronx. I saw you with Mark Wiens…

[@soniapoly1]

Everything looks good 👍🏾

[@DanDunDidIt]

That beat in the beginning is hard af

[@melvinburwell8202]

New to the channel. Puerto Rican food wow. First video. Keep it up JL. Philly boy.😋😋😋😋😍😍

[@sterlingmcleod7477]

Giving a shout out from Thailand. JL you got to try Freddy&Tony on 2nd and Allegheny on the corner another great Spanish restaurant.

[@nickwood1062]

I 3rd it for sure... delicious

[@elizabethvargas4165]

ALSO ANOTHER PUERTO RICAN RESTAURANT LOVE THEIR PENIL (PICNIC) SANDWICHES .

[@hey640wereuat640]

Nice enjoy your day 🙂

[@kingkang6877]

The heck. I grew up around Rising Sun Avenue (well in the Melrose Shopping Center) area of Olney. But never heard of this place!!! I be missing out! PR version of John's Roast Pork?

[@hjames78]

Lol how? I grew up around you and I've seen this place 1000 time. I had a friend that lived around there as a kid so maybe that's why lol

[@PhillyzTopZuma215]

Too far up this is right off 5th street its a amazing spot try it

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Montco co.

[@ladyschatze9159]

I'm here to support the channel. I'm good with the pork.

[@ruthr7977]

You came by my hood!! Fried cheese though 😂😂 Great food!!

[@iamladyblack1188]

I've seen this place before! Thought to myself, I gotta come back here and never thought about it again. Didn't know it was Puerto Rican!!!

[@nawanglama474]

Keep bringing the heat,made me hungry for sure👏👏👏

[@michaell5026]

Looked fantastic. I'm from Buffalo and used to visutca great little mom and pop PR restaurant. I'm now in Cali with no PR dining anywhere. Takes me back years. Great video.

[@Bighugz75]

my man JL is a honorary Puerto Rican....got to go and try this out when i'm down in North Philly, Appreciate what you do continued success

[@PowPhi]

Porky’s is cool but while you’re at it. You gotta hit up Freddy & Tony’s on Front St.

[@Angela091163]

NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE!! I’ve been traveling to Philly for a week every other year since 1989 (Conference at The Wills Eye Hospital.) I have never eaten at the same place twice (except fir the turtle soup at Reading Terminal Market!! Loved the video you did with Mark Wiens there. My advice: come during the flower show. Stay at the Marriott across the street from RTM. Walk EVERYWHERE!) Thank you for showcasing new places for me to visit! I promise to give you a “shout out” as I explore more of Philadelphia.

[@ttill92]

Dang!!!! Porkys point! my dad used to take us there when I was a kid! When found it as an adult I would go there on lunch breaks and get food for the crew.

[@marquitaminkins5108]

One of my absolute favorite spots

[@TheBaldBabe]

Yaaassss !! I got so hyped when I saw you went to a PR establishment! I’m omw to PR in a few weeks and I’m more excited abt the food than the stay 😂

[@davidm1334]

Great job looks delicious! Learned a A LOT!

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

JL your killing me here….lol My mouth was watering looking at that food

[@JorgeRodriguez-ro1uj]

AWSOME!!!! I remember when my dad use to live in the Bronx. It was a METROPOLIS of " Puerto Rican " Bodegas that actually really make " Cuban sandwiches " and Pork restaurants everywhere..now you have to go to Harlem to get that Puerto Rican vibe..

[@geanniesanders4571]

This is where I grew up. Porky’s point is a staple.

[@willyfromphlly812]

The morcillas are my favorite. Try that next time ya there.

[@ParadoxOftheDjinn]

JL your always always always providing great content and for those that love food but dont have the time or means to travel your showing them there are better alternatives and great food out there if you get out explore and try something new... Again great content. May you and your family stay blessed and your home full of positive light and love.

[@buttahwrld17]

I love my city not the best looking place but one of the realest places ever diamond in da ruff. Snyder Ave in south Philly has some good authentic Mexican food my favorite places

[@eshulade6292]

There food is slapping! I give them 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘s

[@thomreynolds1318]

I just subscribed. Man, you are doing North Philly right! Whole area gets a bad rap. I'm getting all emotional. Thanks man.

[@timothyxv171mmmpertinentgamer]

I died and went to heaven 😭 that food is amazing you know man I be proud to go something like that where I from legendary Establishments like that yes for the neighborhood and for tourist

[@marialugo7248]

.Buenos dias boricuas palante .y muchas bendiciones.saludos de Nueva York.

[@carmelomartinez3667]

I have been blessed bye watching my mom cook all that food that you just promoted.It is so delicious and tasty. You have to try the pig feet dish with white rice is out of this world. Also arroz con bacalao y Aguacates al.lao. Like the El Gran Combo song.Theres so many Puerto Rican food.dishes out there that you won't get bored to eat every day. The only thing is every dish has to be acompany with rice white or yellow 😂😂😂 . Enjoy our food mi Genteeeee Wepaaaaa.

[@MidnightCravings]

*Yuca frita is da 💣* 😋

[@briandorsey4738]

If you like dinner for breakfast you need to try La Fogata at 196 w Duncannon st phila. Open 5.30am to 3pm. Get there early they run out food 10.

[@johnw.8610]

I absolutely love the PR food and culture!!! Thank you “JL”!!! I’m from Boston Ma., I frequent Philly very often. Love Philly!!! You keep me up on all the great cuisine! Thank you!!! I totally rocks wit you brah!!! Your absolutely “Game Changing” my dude!!!

[@boldbrownie]

Mark Wiens sent me! Glad I found your channel

[@dawnlosavio4593]

Peace JL Jupiter,thank you always for your food channel videos.Great Game Changer Food Videos Too,you rock always supporting small food businesses,long generation establishments and new establishments ,great job always.Much love🥰😍😘🤗to you and your family,stay both safe and healthy😉

[@JenCole2107]

Damn, I know this is gonna be 🔥!

[@michellejackson5563]

If you don't get hungry watching him eat, you ain't human! LOL. I love it! Shout out to Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 culture 🙌 & Porkys Point

[@JacobRivera-b4k]

North Philly staple! My hometown and always good.

[@AH-bm4ts]

Thank you

[@johbenjamin]

4:37 Vacalaito 😍😍😍

[@str8upndown856]

Me and my Mom used to drive from East Camden all the way to North Philly to get a platter from Porky’s 90’s Nostalgia!