El Plátanal has a few locations but since this one is conveniently close to the airport, we stopped…read morehere so my husband could get his lechón fix before our flight. The restaurant is decorated with you guessed it- plátanos, along with canvas paintings done by Puerto Rican artists and terracotta lamps hanging overhead. I wasn't super hungry, so I kept it simple: sweet plantains (Puerto Ricans say "amarillos"), a basic tomato and shrimp salad (and no, Caribbean folks don't add mayo to their seafood) and an avocado salad- because how can you not have avocado? My husband went all in with a plate of lechón and arroz con gandules. No complaints with our food. The amarillos were perfectly fried AND they were fresh, the shrimp were plump and tossed with diced onions and peppers in a light vinegar+oil dressing and my husband was very happy with his meal. Our only gripe was the service. Our main server was completely MIA and I had to flag down another server just to get things for the table. Her attitude seemed like she was bothered when we asked for a straw or asked if they had red onions available. Listen, I'm not here to make friends with servers anywhere period- but a little hospitality goes a long way.

The food is always delicious. They have daily specials…read more The sangria is refreshing. The service is friendly and efficient. The ambience is relaxing. We love sitting outside with the breeze and fans. (Inside is too cold for my preference.) Love coming here!

Very old Puerto Rican restaurant with great ambience and terrific, professional servers. Food is…read morehot and fresh and dessert is home made and delicious. Very relaxed, no rush atmosphere. Large parking lot. It's the real deal.

Classic Spanish-style restaurant. Very formal and cordial servers. Establishment has been there…read morearound seventy some years. Feels a bit crammed, but service is great and food a must.

Nice place love it and fresh. Thanks for the service that was provided. See you again soonread more

Agree with all previous comments. We got surprised by the bullet proof glass. The old lady was…read morenice, and the food was just like my grandmother from my mom side...my other granny is from Cuba. Overall experience was great, food quality great and the dinning room was clean and well ambient.

We had lunch here, and this is a well-known Criolla classic restaurant in the area. The food gad an…read moreamazing flavor, and we were let known that the French fries were even homemade. The Habichuelas were perfect for me! This location has changed over the years according to some locals, but they all state that these changes are for the best. In other words, El Obrero keeps getting better. The only downside at the time that we whent it's that there was only one server taking care of the majority of the tables, so getting our check was a little bit of a wait. Other than that, it's a great place to have lunch.

El Obrero, open since 1947 it's the quinstaesencial Puerto Rican food joint. The "Fonda" emerged in…read morePuerto Rico before restaurants and eateries. The "Fonda" offered cheap and limited menu and everyone knew everyone's specialty and where to find the best place to stretch you hard working money. El Obrero is well known since forever. I remember the place as a student at the University of Puerto Rico. Place of encounter it opened very early and close when the food was gone. Right now El Obrero has changed with the times but given the current economy it is still a good alternative/ experience in Puerto Rican traditional gastronomy. The ambiance is very casual as is the attention from the workers. Everything here is cooked with time tested recipes and served according traditional forms. The founded are gone in the gastronomic universe but El Obrero continues. Ask yourself why? Of course it merits a detour when in Puerto Rico.

Ordered on doordash and it was quick and tasty. Big portions and good discounts. Will have to try…read moreother items from menu soon. The kankan pork was good and rice was also flavorful.

MERO! MERO! Order the Mero!…read more I had an opportunity to try this place through Uber Eats when I looked it up online I saw that it's a beautiful restaurant, very nicely designed and conveniently in the Metro San Juan area. I don't think many people know about this place, but they should...! Based upon the menu that I reviewed, they offer a lot of delicious things and they're pretty moderately priced. I would highly recommend coming here in person. I plan to do so today!

Ambient: live music Service: attentive…read more Food quality: my wife loved the steak and the "arroz mamposteao". My fish (dorado) was a bit salty for my taste but was very good as well. The place is small, but accept reservations. We were surprised by the wide variety of options; from local dishes, and Italian. Portions are average, but for us we ended up with full belly. We went for a second round after 9 hours of flight. We were not disappointed at all. Everything was fresh and with a great taste from El Caribe. Word of advise: take care of the infrastructure, rustic is one thing deteriorated walls in need of refacing is another thing.

Superb service, great ambience and excellent food Must visit…read morethis little gem in Cupey!

Food (5/5 stars): Metropol is an amazing spot for Puerto…read moreRican food! I absolutely loved the Lechon Asado. It tasted just like the Filipino Lechon I'm used to. The skin was the obvious highlight--perfectly crispy and fatty. The meat was so tender, too. If I were to change 2 things, I'd want it less oily and with a sauce on the side to balance the richness of the meat. Otherwise, I appreciated the HUGE portions and highly recommend! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: reasonable * Wait Time: minimal on a Sunday for lunch * Service: very good and friendly! * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a nice, modern spot and fancier than most restaurants

Food was really good and amazing personable service. We had the black beans soup and monfongo with…read morethe shredded beef. For entree we have the Cuban feast very good rice was hot until I finished the plate. I wish I remember my waiters name I would mention him. He had a pony tail and wore a mask. If I would remember his name I would recommend him he was great!!

We came here for some drinks. The margaritas here were okay. The servers were nice and really…read moreefficient. The restaurant overall was clean and very well themed. Unfortunately, we did not eat here. We just enjoyed a couple of drinks. I would definitely be back because these margaritas where great!

We stopped here right off the plane from Delaware to get lunch. We ordered queso fundido and…read moreguacamole. Both portions were delicious and HUGE. Then I got mahi tacos and my husband got the chicken burrito bowl. Both were fresh tasting and very good. The server was very accommodating to us, allowing us to have the huge booth to make things easier for us with our 6 month old and very helpful when she pulled a Coca Cola down onto me and her. Would recommend for a good sit down lunch near the airport.

It's also known as El Rey de Churrasco. If you want excellent Puerto Rican food with a laid-back,…read moreauthentic local (no tourists) atmosphere , this is the place. Try the pork chiccarones and the avocado salad. Also excellent fish with coconut sauce. And the beans had fantastic seasoning! We were there for Super Bowl Sunday which is not that popular there but the place was moderately full with people rooting for their teams.

The food here was excellent. Had the churrasco with mangu and it was so good. My grandfather had…read morethe same dish and said he would eat it again it was so good. It is my grandmother's birthday and the service was excellent.

Everything here is good. The service is great, the decor is nice, and the food is spectacular. We…read morestarted with the croquetas de jamón. They look like arancinis instead of you typical croquetas, but they taste awesome. The paella was very good. I've had better at other places, but this one was still very good. I've had other dishes from them on previous occasions and I'm never disappointed. Our son liked his chicken strips and fries. The fries are housemade and thick. They look like logs. Our son liked them. Everything here is housemade, even the dessert. They recently redecorated the place and it looks very nice.

A few things have changed since I last came here. They got rid if the outdoor seating. They are now…read moresolely indoors. The outdoor seating took up parking spaces. The interior got a makeover. Has a modern look now instead of the old clubhouse look. It is more inviting and comfortable. I like it. Even though the majority of the clientele are fraternity members, the restaurant is open to the public. The food is just as good as the previous times. This time I went with their holiday daily special. Excellent.