El Caribeno now serving Puerto Rican cuisine on Louetta Road

The eatery specializes in authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, from fresh, handcrafted empanadillas and loaded tostones to fried green plantains and ceviche. (Courtesy El Caribeno)

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By Hannah Zedaker | 11:14 AM Nov 10, 2020 CST | Updated 11:15 AM Nov 10, 2020 CST

El Caribeno celebrated the grand opening Oct. 31 of its new location at 3835 Louetta Road, Spring. The eatery specializes in authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, from fresh, handcrafted empanadillas and loaded tostones to fried green plantains and ceviche. In addition to lunch and dinner served daily, Ell Caribeno also offers breakfast on the weekends. 832-813-2578. www.iloveelcaribeno.com

By Hannah Zedaker

Born and raised in Cypress, Texas, Hannah Zedaker graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a minor in political science. She began as an intern with Community Impact Newspaper in 2015 and was hired upon graduation as a reporter for The Woodlands edition in May 2016. In January 2019, she was promoted to serve as the editor of the Spring/Klein edition where she covers Spring ISD and Harris County Commissioners Court, in addition to business, development and transportation news.

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