Wow, it has been a super long time since I managed to snag a first to review!!! Luckily, my friend and I were staying at the Blue Horizon Resort for a treat ourselves kind of trip so had several meals here over the past few days.
Breakfast here is a winner. My Veggie Egg Scramble was DELICIOUS and only $12, yum! Super super filling too. Eggs were well-done (I tend to like mine a little over when it's an omelette, which is basically what it was) with lots of veggies and the home fries hit the spot. Fruit side was good for sharing.
Dinner is a bit more mixed. For appetizers, Mango Ceviche had nice seafood, but was a tad too sweet for me. The Stuffed Mushrooms were pretty creamy and not my favorite, though my friend was pretty into it. Queso Frito was good to try, hadn't had it before. Was basically fried cheese cubes but not breaded and not overly fried! Went well with the guava sauce.
For entrees, the Tropical Salad with Shrimp was tasty. The shrimp at the restaurant is fresh and on point. I don't like garlic and it seems like they sautee the shrimp and vegetables in heavy garlic so less of my thing. But the salad had fresh vegetables, which is what I really needed after a week of being in Puerto Rico. Similarly, the shrimp in the Mofongo was delicious and I loved the Creole sauce. Couldn't really eat the mofongo itself though since it was garlic on garlic. Also had a firmer texture and wasn't my favorite. The Pasionado's passion fruit glaze was too sweet, but the fish was cooked well and the risotto was on point! It's presented more like rice or mofongo as opposed to an Italian risotto, but was really good. The steak in the Campesino was also cooked well, plentiful, and tasty. My friend loved the mashed potatoes too.
Drinks are solid. Mango Passion is so tasty and the Pina Colada is solid, though I did have a few better ones on the main island.
Service is friendly! Depending on the time of day and how busy it is, can be a tad slow, but they're all great. But there's no need to rush when you're eating at Carambola: enjoy the good music and vibes, and watch the wild horses drink by the pool. You're on vacation after all! read more