Great pasteles! Fast pick up. I would recommend them. However, they need to be ordered early.read more

This place was definitely worth it! We traveled almost an entire half an hour to get here…read more ..and we had such an excellent time! It was recommended to us by an acquaintance who said this place was banging. First off, the food is SOOOO FANTASTIC and VERY VERY DELICIOUS!!!! We had pinionos, alcapurrias and I ordered tostones. Everything tasted EXTREMELY extra good! And everybody working here was REALLY good people and nice which was a definite plus! The owner is very good people and a chef at just 30 years old! We were so proud of him for... ...doing the right thing instead of drugging and wasting time like most young people are doing. We had such a great time here, everything was pretty pricey but worth every penny, especially because of how nice we were treated here! Other customers eating here told us that they had actually traveled here 3 hours just to... ...eat here! Located in a very quiet area at night where we felt safe.

Great place to have a delicious Puerto Rican meal…read more Service was fast and efficient, no wait time when I arrived. Monday evening, holiday. Food was delicious, from appetizer to main entree. Recommendations were made and I went with all of them. Pork belly chunks that were seasoned with salt and pepper, and lemon was added afterward for a little more punch in the flavor. Shrimp creole was delicious. The red beans and rice mix makes you want to keep having more and mixing it all together gives you a flavorful punch in your mouth. Mofongo, aka , masked green plantains are only for those looking for something a little dry with flavor. Mines had steak and it was drizzled with mojito sauce and oil. Our server was excellent and recommended flipping it over to have the juice flow into the mofongo which she went ahead and did.. steak was well done and when mixed in had a great combination of flavor.. Ambiance feels like a local P.R spot, flags, art, music, and very fun ambiance. Enjoyed it. Definitely when I'm in the area will come again..

I visited el Bayu de la wela sara with a lot of hype and expectations, which were sadly not met…read more The service overall was A+ 5 out of five. The food was mixed . - Alcapurrias : 5 stars crunchy, juicy, proper size and flavor. - pork chunks mofongo: 4 stars, great flavor. Huge pork portion. - shrimp mofongo creole sauce: 3 stars sauce was on the saltier side and once it reached the bottom of the mongo it was "just too much" - churrasco (kids): 3 stars. A bit overcooked (kid refused to eat it) but it was decent flavor and tenderness. - beans: 3 stars, too salty - white rice : 1 star, felt dry and grainy like day old rice from the fridge.

The food tastes just your "abuela" had made it…read more Authentic food and the owners go out if their way to make you feel at home.

Best Puerto Rican restaurant; food well made, fresh and good quality; good variety of plates…read more Affordable prices. I recommend this restaurant.

I found this gem while walking Little Havana. The front immediately catches your eye with a big…read morepilon in the front. I was very excited to see a Puerto Rican restaurant in Little Havana. As a Puerto Rican this was my choice for an early dinner. The inside is absolutely stunning. The hostess greeted me and sat me down quickly. As I viewed the menu I was glowing with glee to see bacalaitos. Of course I ordered them and they were so crispy and so flavorful. I told myself eat only 2 but I ate 3. I also, ordered the mofongo because that is what they are known for. Wow, presentation is beautiful. It comes out in a pilon. I ordered the shrimp and criollo sauce. Wow, wow, wow! Really, this dish was so pallete pleasing. I felt like my mom cooked it. Yes, that good. The waiter was so nice and attentive. He recommended the sauce which fit perfectly with the shrimps. Overall, I loved this place. When I come back to visit I will return for more.

BEWARE. SCAM - We…read morechose this spot to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday, but the service at the end left a bad impression. Instead of reviewing the bill with us, the waitress went straight to charging the card and included an additional tip without explaining that gratuity was already built in. It felt deceptive and avoidable. Food was decent. I won't be returning due to the deceptiveness.

The food was awesome. The waiter was attentive and efficient. The ambiance was awesome. Love the…read moredecor.

According to my cell phone directions from the yelp link and my besties map directions, we could…read morenever find the restaurant. Searched high and low.

Delicious! We went for my birthday and I am so, so glad we did. It's fairly close to my house since…read moremy Publix is in that shopping center and I always wanted to try it. It was nice to stray from wine or a cocktail, so I ordered the Sangria, which was the best Sangria I've ever had. To start we ordered the platter of appetizers "antogitos" and added the fried cod fritters. It is was plentiful for a party of 6 and we all were able to taste the different "picadera". I've had cod fritters before, but these were not balls, they were flat and chewy. Just thinking about them, I get a craving lol The entrees we ordered were mofongo with shrimp, mofongo with churrasco and shrimp, mofongo with a pork chop, and the mofongo with pork chunks. I had only eaten mofongo in Puerto Rico which I fell in love with and Isla del Encanto definitely rivaled it. It tasted so authentic. For dessert, we shared a flan, flan de coco and tembleque - did I say Delicious! What an end to a wonderful meal. I usually ask the names of the servers and busboys but I was enthralled with my meal and completely forgot. The service was great! It was a Tuesday since it was my actual birthdate and not too busy. However, they waited on us hand and foot - no complaints!

Amazing energy and food! You feel like you are walking into the beautiful island of Puerto Rico…read more The employees are all so friendly and very helpful. We came in hoping to have some mofongo but got a bit carried away with their sampler which lets you try all of the deliciousness from Puerto Rico like empanadas, arrañitas, alcapurias, etc. so yummy!

I love this rinconcito! The food is always fresh and very affordable. The service is great--the…read morestaff is attentive and welcoming. The ambiance is really nice, and they sometimes have a live band, usually on the weekends, which makes the experience even better. If you're in the neighborhood, make sure to stop by!

I have been craving mofongo for a while, and heard that this establishment. The ambiance was nice…read moreand the service seemed good and friendly. I ordered my food and a shake to go. They packed it up, and I was on my way. When I returned to my office, they had put in the wrong order. They gave me fried pork chicks with rice, instead of the Mofongo. I called and they apologized and stated that they were sending the order over immediately. The order never showed up. I waited over 2 hours, and my office is only 20 to 25 minutes away. I called back, and they have no record of anyone coming or of the initial conversation. This is absolutely ridiculous and I had asked about the order, while I was there. They confirmed and still gave me the wrong order. I'm done...hangry and done. Go at your own risk / discretion.

Stopped in for some appetizers after driving all day. They had just opened for the evening so…read moreweren't quite ready for us, but made us feel welcome none the less. We ordered beef sliders and appetizer sampler, as we watched them prep the bar. Sliders were good. Tasty, hot and lots of flavor. The sampler had everything (obviously) and we liked the queso frito, chicharon and both plantain choices. The sausage and wings were just okay. Our server Genesys was friendly and helpful. The food did not come out fast, but was worth the wait. Cute decor and they also had entertainment starting later in the evening.

I don't usually come on here to write bad reviews but this place was TERRIBLE. Not even sure how…read morethis place has any good reviews. First of all, my girlfriends and I bought 4 tickets to see the show. No one was checking tickets at the door so we could have come without tickets at all. We felt like we were scammed from the get go. Second, service was just abysmal. It took almost 30 minutes just for the server to come see us. Then the bottle of wine we ordered ($50 for a bottle of Josh) took another 20 minutes to get there. No water. The food was almost inedible. I'm not a person who EVER sends things back but this time I did because the mofongo was so dry I couldn't even swallow it. And the burlesque show.... I will say there was a few cool moments but some parts felt very... lacking in taste. Definitely not worth the ticket and meal prices. For sure will not be coming back here.

I had a great experience at La Empanada Loca. I ordered the pollo a la plancha and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious--well-seasoned, cooked perfectly, and very satisfying. What really caught my eye, though, were the mofongo dishes coming out of the kitchen. They looked incredibly authentic and beautifully plated--definitely something I'll be coming back to try. The portions were generous, which made the meal feel like a great value. Overall, flavorful food, solid portions, and a spot I'd happily return to.

this place gets packed and so you know it had to be good!!! parking can be tricky to find so plan…read moreahead. *chuleta kan kan is about $34 plate but the highlight of the meal. *my aunt cannot stop thinking about the chicken/cheese and the beef empanadas. *loca fries was perfect appetizers.

Pros: 1) food is amazing; 2) price is great; 3) they serve you with yummy bread baguette with you…read moreentry, it's so yummy! 4) lady at the cashier is very friendly and nice. 5) they have enough table seats, can bring group of friends.6) best latte that I ever had!!! I drink it there and took to go as well, that's how it's amazing is. And she even didn't charge me for the latter that I took to go. Such a sweet woman. 7) Service is an A+++ Cons: None!!!! 100% recommending this place!!!!

Wow! Just wow. I was extremely, but I mean extremely surprised how good my food was. I did not even…read morecheck the reviews before visiting. I was picking up a kitten a few doors down and was starving. We stopped and grabbed two shakes (trigo) and Two vaca locas. It was sooo good! The shake I inhaled it! INHALED IT. it was so good I finished it in 5 mins. Normally I sip on it slowly and enjoy it with my meal. I loved it so much never stood a chance! 10/10 Then the vaca loca.. I ate it yesterday and I'm STILL TALKING ABOUT IT. #1 it's HUGE!! You can definitely share. It's not expensive at all! I mean seriously $12 is not bad at all especially how big it is . The flavor of the meat oh man... just like abuelas food. My husband is such a brat about Cuban food . Being Cuban he has high standards for Cuban food. Well he inhaled his sandwich. 10/10 I highly recommend this place.