Sazon Latino Restaurant — Restaurant in Worcester

Comida deliciosa...I walked up to Sazon and so many good smells filled the air before even walking in. I went with 3 friends, including a ringer...J.R. grew up in a PR family in NYC and suggested this place...we walked in and immediately got into line...this is a busy place around lunch time...but that means that is good. The line moved fast. I went with a true standard of Puerto Rico Cooking; Arroz con gandules with pernil. What? I know it is like Christmas/Noche Buena/Thanksgiving in May! The Pernil is for those who have missed out on a joyous life: beautifully season pork typically shoulder (garlic, oregano, salt and some other marinade seasons I could not tell). The server was cool because I like pernil crujiente. So got me some crispy parts. This pernil was paired the with yellow rice (pigeon peas in the rice). Sazon makes an absolutely delicious pernil, crispy yet juicy and deeply satisfying. A plus... Go eat it...do it...They offer for $11 for a small or $13 for a large. I went with the large. I had a red can cola. The meal was epic. ($14.05). Plastic ware came along with napkins. The portions are gigantic, but so good. Only one of my companions finished his. The rest of us took ours home. It did not hold up great as take away. EAT IT ALL THERE!!!

*The food was so good half way through, I realized I forgot to take a picture of the plate!!

My 3 friends who came all had the same thing as me except...one had maduros (Sweet and tender plaintains) B+...I am more of a fan of tostones which Sazon had but i was full just eating the pernil only. One friend had a Malta Goya ( non-alcoholic malt beverage, often referred to as a "beer", known for its rich, sweet flavor). It would not surprise me if he went to the grocery store and picked up a couple bottles.

JR had a Agua Fresca de Maracuyá. Simple passion fruit drink. Smiles with an A plus. He was beyond happy. We had to swear not to tell his family because they would be so jealous.

The next thing this dude had is up for debate. He had a pastelillos or empanadillas filled with beef...You call it whatever you want...just eat it do it!!! A-

My eyes caught the variety of cuchifritos in the display. I saw Rellenos de papa, which are potato balls stuffed with beef; chicharron; pig ears, and tostones...so many things.

Only negatives. First was the eat area was a little messy. Nothing napkins couldn't fix. This place got really hot;,however they have big roasting ovens and fryers, but just be wary if you do not like it hot.

Positive, lots of families and lots of smiles/waves...just a great friendly place.

Loved the artwork and concepts important to the business/community.

This place is a "gift" for comida excelente. This is solid A plus for great Domican/Puerto...

The food is not as good as it used to be back when I was coming so often about 15 - 20 years ago & that makes me really sad. People get a based Clientele & don't feel the need to always improve. The prices sure went up likr crazy, but their quality is down, down, down. & of course, they may not care, because they have their loyal Clients that go there even when the taste is lacking. People eat anything now a days; yet the love is no longer in their service, nor in their taste, nor in their prices. I can get much better taste & price in an Olive garden with unlimited sald & breat too... To be more plain, I ordered the $10.00 plate, cause i didn't have a lot of money & ended up paying $20 something plus tip. That makes no sense. Nooooo sense at all. Why ask me then, what size i want? Why tell me it's a $10.00 plate, then charge me twice as much & not that much food was involved?

Make up your minds. Have a menu with prices, set out combos, have options to substitude, but stop over charging. This happened twice in one month. Their food tasted awesome & you felt good to have been there too, because they were sweet to you, kind & caring. Now, it almost feels loke people annoy them & they just want to go home. This is not good...

I have eaten at this place for years and used to love them. Something has happened because the food quality isn't as great. I think they are cooking with old oil when they fry their foods. I think this because I purchased some alcapurria, potato balls, and drinks and when I was eating it didn't taste right. Within 30 minutes I had to rush to my mothers house thankfully she lives in Worcester and use her bathroom. I threw up so many times and been sick since Saturday. I am only able to keep chicken broth, and coconut water down. I even threw up Gatorade that I drank after throwing up and salt in crackers yesterday at 339am. I am hoping it all goes away. Thankfully I am starting to feel better but I threw up so many times I went from food, yellow to orange to nothing but clear. I don't have my gallbladder but I never have gotten this sick before. I have been able to eat fried and other Spanish foods at other places after taking out my gallbladderwith no issue. Please use clean oil and make sure food Is safe and clean to eat. I will never buy their food again. Sorry but I don't...