I would have given this place 5 stars if it had parking. The restaurant is located in the town…read more(pueblo) of Guayama, where street parking can be limited. Other than that, the drinks, food, and service were outstanding! Everything was delicious, and the service was excellent. Definitely worth a visit!

One of my top 3 island favorites with incredible food. El…read moreGallo Pinto never disappoints--the food and service are consistently top-tier. The dining space is on the cramped side (pretty typical for the island), seating placement can make or break the vibe. That said, it's 100% worth the scenic drive across the island so don't be shy about going out of the way. Be sure to plan with a reservation, especially on weekends.

Came here after the hot springs. The patio is very nice. A…read moregreat vibe with a cool breeze. Had the bacalaitos which is like thicker fried chips but I guess it's fish, so good for protein. It was yummy. Had their mofongo. It was the first time I ever had it so I'm not sure how great it is but really enjoyed it. Very filling. Also the service was top-notch. She helped me order and we tried talking to each other though neither of us speak each others language

It is extremely important for me to share this experience. We were visiting from Downtown Miami,…read moreFL. Today, 12/22/2025, my husband and I visited La Guitarra to celebrate their anniversary. As expected during the holidays, the restaurant was very busy. Due to limited parking, we decided to place a to-go order. My husband went inside while I remained in our vehicle, which was parked briefly in front of the nearby barbershop and La Parrilla. I waited approximately one hour, which was understandable given how full the restaurant was. During this time, a man (heavyweight) from a neighboring establishment (La Parrilla and Barbershop) approached my vehicle and asked how much longer we would be parked there. I calmly explained that my husband was paying and that we were leaving shortly. I also reassured him that we were not from the area and had no intention of inconveniencing anyone. Approximately five minutes later, an older woman (damaged blonde hair, missing 3 of her teeth, poor hygiene) from a neighboring business (La Parrilla and Barbershop) aggressively approached my car and forcefully pounded on my window with a pen, demanding that I move immediately. I respectfully asked her not to touch my vehicle. She responded in an aggressive manner, stating that she "owned the parking spots" and could touch my car however she wanted. Despite repeatedly asking her to stop touching my window, she continued her hostile behavior. At that point, I felt threatened and unsafe. This incident unfortunately reflects very poorly on the neighboring establishments (La Parrilla and Barbershop) and indirectly impacts La Guitarra, despite the restaurant itself having excellent food and service. While La Guitarra was full of customers, the neighboring businesses were empty, yet their representatives displayed unnecessary hostility toward patrons. Because of this experience, we have made the difficult decision not to return (we reside in Miami, FL), solely due to the unsafe and aggressive environment created by nearby businesses. I would like to sincerely commend the gentleman directing traffic, who identified himself as a veteran. He apologized to us multiple times for the behavior we experienced and showed genuine professionalism and kindness. To the owners of La Guitarra: your food is outstanding, but unfortunately your customers are being exposed to hostile and intimidating behavior from neighboring establishments (La Parrilla and Barbershop), which overshadows an otherwise wonderful dining experience.

It's my favorite restaurant in Puerto Rico. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere and the…read moreservice are great. I recommend it!

We arrived for a late lunch after arriving from abroad. Very few diners so it was a laid back and…read morepleasant experience. Shared the fried cheese balls with papaya gelee and some micro shoots. The contrast of the sweet and savory was very pronounced...in a good way and a reminder of the Caribbean flair. I had the pastelon and risotto with chorizo. It was another bombshell of flavors. Pastelon mostly meat and little sweet plantain flavor. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her churrasco (medium) and momposteado. Very pleasant meal and friendly staff. Great start to a long weekend.

They say people need to hear something six times before they truly understand and remember it, so…read morelet me say this clearly: Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. I had the skirt steak with mushroom gravy, rice and beans with chorizo, and breadfruit as my side vegetable -- and it did not disappoint. Every bite was packed with flavor. You could taste the chef's love of feeding people in the food, and that kind of intention makes all the difference. The flavors were bold, comforting, and beautifully done. Nothing felt rushed or ordinary. It was the kind of meal that makes you pause and say, "Now this is good." The restaurant wasn't loud at all, which made it the perfect spot for a moderately priced lunch. Great food, great atmosphere, and a meal that leaves you fully satisfied. You will not go wrong here.

El servicio fue atento y el lugar acogedor. Lamentablemente, tiene un cocinero que no tiene EL…read moreMENOR CONOCIMIENTO de la cocina italiana. Opté por la "Pasta penne en crema Carbonara". esta es una salsa clásica de la cocina italiana la cual lleva un gran número de ingredientes. La que me sirvieron fue una pasta simple de crema, con pimienta y parmesano rayado. Insípida y servida con penne qué es básicamente un codito hueco. La salsa Carbonara se sirve con pasta larga para que la salsa se adhiera a la superficie de la pasta. No es una salsa para rellenar coditos. Este desastre culinario, lo devolví a la cocina con una clara explicación y, afortunadamente, no me lo cobraron. No es un mal lugar, pero el engaño y la ignorancia no se puede aceptar.

I really enjoyed El Platanal. We were visiting Puerto Rico and met up with friends we hadn't seen…read morein a long time, so we were there for a long time. Our Server was really great and never rushed us throughout our visit. The restaurant itself is really big, yet has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Love the Plantains hanging all over. The Cuisine is a good variety of Carribean Creole, which I absolutely love. For appetizers, we had Bacalaitos and Queso Frito and for my main dish, I had the Milanesa with Rice and Beans. I wasn't crazy about the sauce and cheese on top of the Milanesa, but it was still good. Both of the appetizers were amazing! El Platanal has various locations, with the one in Carolina being the original. I really enjoyed the ambiance and the menu has alot to choose from, so I look forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu.

EL Platanal is open 24/7. We arrived in Puerto Rico from…read moreFort Lauderdale past 11pm and most places were closed. It was great to find this one open. Loved the tropical all Plantain theme and how spacious this spot is. They have live music during the day and it gets really busy. I'm sure it's a fun spot. The servers were helpful and friendly as always in Puerto Rico. We ordered Arroz manpostiado with turkey but you could also order pork instead. Rice was good. The Octopus salad was $25 good size portion. The fried cheese with guava sauce and mozzarella cheese sticks as appetizers were ok. The plantain soup ironically did not taste like plantain. Was not good. The texture was just off more like gooey. Not sure maybe because it was a rainy night not too many people but food was not the best. We did not try the authentic Puerto Rican dishes such as Mofongo as it was way late at night for heavy food. The place looks great for birthday celebrations and great for big gatherings.

I ordered a whole snapper w/ white rice & beans & it didn't disappoint. The snapper was seasoned to…read moreperfection & the skin was crispy w/ the inside juicy. The beans were flavorful & added the razzle dazzle to the white rice. The service was excellent as well! Our(party of 3) waiter was very attentive,friendly, & made sure we were good throughout our visit.It's always nice when the staff checks in on you! One of the highlights of the evening was the live salsa music & the singer really sang to my soul. His performance was so moving & heartfelt that I even cried (that's how beautiful his voice was). It's rare for a restaurant experience to leave that kind of emotional impact (but this 1 certainly did). Between the delish food,outstanding service,& unforgettable live entertainment this was an experience I won't forget. If you're looking for gr8 food & a lively atmosphere, this is the place to be!!!

Okay busy! This place was packed...packed so that is a good indication that it's good…read more My honey has a boat docked behind the restaurant so this is one of his favorite places to eat, but he warned they take a long time so what is a girl to do? Order it all to go! Ambiance is no frills and outside so come as you are. Let's get into it! Empanadas - so good! I should have ordered two of every kind but ordered just one and wished we had more. Coconut Shrimp - was a hit! Watermelon Juice was great for the adult beverages. Què PezCa'o is located all around the island so I know where to have lunch next time we return! Definitely a must try!

Popped in here to grab something cold. Fast friendly service with a great ambiance…read more The food looks amazing although I did not eat. Drinks are very overpriced. A beer and rum and Coke was $10 which would be about double compared to other establishments b

Viernes 30 de mayo de 2025 bajando de Luquillo me tocó almorzar en la calle. Parando aquí sin…read moresaber. Especial del día carne guisada y arroz con habichuelas. Un poco dura la carne pero todo lo demás bien. Local sin aire acondicionado pero local se sentía fresco.

This time around I decided to try the ribs. They were covered in a guava BBQ sauce which was really…read moregood. The ribs themselves were fall off the bone soft and juicy. I enjoyed every bite. Last time my complaint was the slow service. This time around it was was no different. They were slow to bring the food. The difference was that this time the restaurant was full. So, based on two visits I'll say don't come if your if a hurry, but the wait is more than worth it.

Service was very friendly. We had delicious fish tacos and tasty mofongo relleno with ceviche.read more