About Us

Our Story

Hi, I’m Maritza Abreu - you can call me Mari! I’m the founder and CEO of Pisqueya, a food brand rooted in my Dominican heritage and my family’s Brooklyn restaurant, Puerto Viejo, the oldest Dominican restaurant in New York City.

Growing up on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, I spent countless hours at Puerto Viejo, watching my parents share the food of their homeland with our community. It was there that I learned food is so much more than flavor - it’s about family, culture, connection, and a sense of home.

Years later, I saw how underrepresented the flavors I grew up with were on store shelves. I knew our food and our stories deserved a place there, too. So I took a leap, left my corporate career, and turned generations of our family’s culinary traditions into Pisqueya - a line of bold sauces and seasonings inspired by the flavors of home.

Our Culinary Heritage

Pisqueya [pees-keh-yah] is a celebration of our Dominican roots and the vibrant flavors of Latin-Caribbean cuisine.

At the heart of Pisqueya is Puerto Viejo, where my parents built more than a restaurant. Over the years, it became a cultural institution for our Brooklyn community. When a devastating fire nearly took it all away, our neighbors rallied around our family. Their outpouring of love and support reminded us of something we had always known: food has the power to bring people together.

That same spirit of family, resilience, and togetherness lives on in every bottle of Pisqueya. We’re honoring where we come from while bringing the rich flavors of the Caribbean to more people, more kitchens, and more tables. By blending tradition with innovation, we're sharing our sabor with the world while creating space for Caribbean stories at every table.

~ Mari x

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Return Policy

Domestic and international orders typically ship 3-7 business days after they are placed. You will receive an email notification with the tracking information when your order ships.

We aim for 100% customer satisfaction, but we are also a small-batch company. We can only accept the return of unopened goods for a replacement, credit, or full refund. (including original shipping costs)

If the bottles are in good condition, we will provide a return label for you at no charge. If you are not happy with an opened product, please let us know and we will do our best to address your concerns.

If your order was received damaged, please send us an email at contact@pisqueya.com describing the damage along with an attached photo. We are unable to accept damage claims over the phone, as carriers require email and photo proof. We do not accept returns for damaged items; instead, you will have the option to either be fully refunded or be sent a replacement bottle at no additional charge.

Thank You for your understanding.