The pernil is the real star. It's got that slow-roasted, fall-apart energy, and the cuerito is so…read morecrispy it sounds like a glass window breaking when you bite it. You can tell they didn't rush this; it's seasoned deep into the bone. The chicken? Juicy. Not that dry, sad rotisserie you get at the supermarket. This tastes like it's been marinating since yesterday morning. Eating here feels like sitting at your Abuela's plastic-covered dining room table. No frills, no 'fusion' nonsense, just heavy plates and enough garlic to keep the vampires out of the borough. If you don't leave here needing a nap, you did it wrong. This is soul food in its purest form.

Order the pork! that's the move!!! They do catering too!! Lechonera Pa'Lante in Gainesville, FL…read more As a Puerto Rican foodie, I went straight for the roasted pork and it delivered. The flavor felt natural and familiar, like home cooking done with intention. Rich, well seasoned, and made with care. This plate took me right back to Puerto Rico. It made me feel good eating it. The sauces were all hits. I asked for every dip and honestly could not pick a favorite. Ohhh!!! that pork skin was the extra crunch that sealed the deal. The setup is simple and easygoing, classic food truck. I do hope they add a printed menu or QR code soon, because once you taste the food, you immediately know you want to order more without guessing. I will absolutely be back for a bigger portion and to explore more of the menu. This is about the food, and the food speaks clearly. Roasted pork Puerto Rican style, first time, big Yes to return! I like it! Pa'Lante

Went by for a quick bite and got bacalaitos and 2 empanadas. The first empanada was pizza and the…read moresecond one was pastelon . The pastelon one was a little too oily for my taste. It was oozing oil and so greasy along with a little burnt . The pizza one was delicious and my favorite . It was so comforting. The bacalaitos were nice and golden but inside was soft and flavorful.

Amazing food, wonderful service and pleasant outdoor atmosphere. We will return often to their…read morelocation by the Jonesville persimmons farm (Tropical Roots Inc.) during persimmon season in September.

I recently visited El Sazon de Mama for lunch. The restaurant serves a variety of Dominican and…read morePuerto Rican foods buffet style. I ordered the Pernil & Arroz con Gandules, The pork was super tender, the rice was savory and the beans were delicious. Overall, a quality and filling lunch stop.

Looks can be deceiving. Located next to a laundromat on a strip mall, this hole on the wall was…read moreamazing. I ordered the large roasted pork and it was incredible: salty, shredded, tender goodness. Reminded me of Michoacan style carnitas but shredded. A fantastic pairing to their perfect yellow rice. What really took this over the top were the black beans. Not sure if the pork or the beans were the star of this show as both were equally mind blowing. One of the best meals I've had in a while. Pro tip: a large meal is more than enough for 2 people. It comes with 1 protein and 2 sides.

Have try 3 different times to try this restaurant, but it is a ghost restaurant. We have never been…read moreable to find it. ‍

so to be honest this place has no yelp reviews which made me skeptical of it, i looked at the…read moregoogle reviews and they all said the food was amazing so i decided to go. THE BEST STEAK AND MOFONGO I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. I recommend this place to anyone driving by ir living in ocala

I ordered a pick up order through DoorDash on my way home from Tampa and it was delicious! I had…read morethe steak sandwich and the codfish fritters. Steak was seasoned well and the bread was perfectly toasted. The fritters were thin (unexpected) but they had a really good flavor. Would love to try their empanadas

Fantastic Food!! We got seated fast. We have eaten here numerous times and didn't have to wait to…read moreget seated. Once you walk in you feel like you are in Puerto Rico. The owners did a great job of creating Ambiance. They even had Live Music during one of our visits. THIS RESTAURANT IS THE TOP RATED RESTAURANT IN VALDOSTA FOR GOOD REASON!

SENSATIONAL! Everything was delicious authentic Puerto Rican food. The Mofongo made me feel like…read moreI was eating in my favorite San Juan diner! Amazing!

La Islita is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this place to everyone. The service is…read morewonderful and the vibes & music is great. Food is super tasty as well.

PALERMO PUERTO RICAN... UN AMOR PROHIBIDO…read more Ay, Dios mío... I walked into Palermo Puerto Rican in Florida thinking I was simply going to have dinner. Pero NO. What happened that day was something much more dangerous... I fell in love. I ordered the Christmas Plate, and the moment it arrived at the table, I froze. Pork. Arroz con gandules. Pasteles. Plátanos maduros. I whispered... "No puede ser..." One bite, and suddenly I wasn't in Florida anymore. I was back in Puerto Rico during Las Navidades. I could almost hear the coquí, the music, the laughter of family, and somebody in the distance yelling, "¡Dale, que llegó la comida!" The pork was tender and full of flavor. The arroz con gandules tasted like Christmas memories on a plate. The pasteles... AY, LOS PASTELES! I wasn't emotionally prepared. And those sweet plátanos maduros came into my life like the forbidden lover my mother warned me about. I looked at my plate and said: "¡¿POR QUÉ?! ¿POR QUÉ TUVE QUE CONOCERTE AHORA?" Because this wasn't dinner anymore. ESTO ERA AMOR PROHIBIDO. Every bite brought back memories of Puerto Rican Christmases--the food, the family, the music, the alegría, the traditions. It was nostalgia, happiness, heartbreak and romance all served on one plate. And when the last bite was gone... I stared at the empty plate like the final scene of a telenovela. "No te vayas... todavía tenemos una vida juntos." Palermo Puerto Rican, you didn't just feed me. You took me home. And now our love may be complicated... it may be dangerous... it may even be forbidden... PERO VOLVERÉ. Because some loves are simply too powerful to forget. ¡QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO, QUE VIVA LA NAVIDAD... Y QUE VIVA ESTE AMOR PROHIBIDO!

Everything was delicious. Maybe put a Cuban on the menu?…read moreThe pork was so tender and flavorful. The mofongo was not dry at all! Sangria was perfect. Not to much citrus! I would come back again when in the area.

Years later, and the food is still what keeps bringing us back!…read more My husband is on vacation this week, so we headed to El Pollo Colorao for lunch today as a party of four. We've been eating here for years, and while we love supporting local, enjoy the atmosphere, and have always found the staff friendly, let's be honest -- the food is why we keep coming back. We arrived around 1:30 and had two groups ahead of us at the counter, but the line moved quickly. In fact, there was a pretty steady line the entire time we were there, right up until we left around 2:30. Their takeout business was hopping too! Despite how busy they were, we had no problem finding a table in the dining room. I decided to branch out this visit and tried the #14 Pernil Sandwich with yellow rice. The sandwich has roasted pork and potato straws on their delicious bread, and my first comment after taking a bite was about how flavorful the pork was. It was tender and juicy, and I loved the contrast of the crunchy potato straws with the pork and that soft, slightly sweet bread. So good! Two people in our group ordered the #2 Tripleta, one with yellow rice and the other with yuca. The Tripleta is actually the favorite sandwich of all three of my family members. They love the combination of meats along with the crunch from the potato straws. My husband is normally firmly on Team Tripleta too, but decided to branch out and order the Mediodia this time. We were told when ordering that it would take about 30 minutes and were given the option to change his order, which I appreciated. He decided to wait and was glad he tried it. He enjoyed it, but since he tends to prefer savory over sweet, I have a feeling he'll be right back to his beloved Tripleta next time. And, as always, he got his favorite side -- the maduros. Yum! When everything was ready, they brought our food and drinks right to the table on a tray. The gentleman who took our order was very personable, and Abel came over to our table while we were eating. He recognized my husband and remembered his name -- which really impressed me considering it has probably been about a year since our last visit. And can we talk about the value? We spent about $60 for four meals with sides, three drinks AND a bag containing two loaves of their bread to take home. Yes, we buy the bread every time. It's that good. Even better, the portions are so generous that everyone took about half of their sandwich home for dinner. They definitely don't skimp on the meat here, so you fill up quickly. The dining area is comfortable and has some fun, whimsical artwork that gives the place plenty of personality. They also have a nice assortment of drink options and seating by the windows for customers waiting on takeout orders, which seems to help keep the dining tables available even when they're busy. After all these years and multiple visits, El Pollo Colorao continues to earn 5 stars from us. Great food, generous portions, good value, friendly people, and a locally owned restaurant we're happy to continue supporting.

Nice little place. Service was good. Food was also good. I had the roast pork with rice and red…read morebeans. Good flavor. Big servings.

My family visited this cozy restaurant and it is decorated with island pictures and symbols…read more A very extensive menu with traditional Puerto Rican dishes. The night we went the 2 waitresses hopped from table to table and kept all in order. Sadly the signature dish, the sticking of the pot "el pegao" and the name of the restaurant was not available - what a shame! Ample parking

As part of a date night and pre-birthday night out, we'd heard good things about this place and…read moredecided to try them. Although it doesn't look like much from the outside, this hidden gem is a must if you're in the mood for authentic Caribbean food. Once you step inside you feel the ambience of a cozy Puerto Rican place with music to welcome you to the theme. We made it there for an early dinner, so the place wasn't crowded, but it looks like they offer live music for the evening audience. Our hostess and server was polite and friendly. And their menu was pretty good considering it's focus on the theme. We both decided to start with appetizers by ordering "empanadadilla" which was quite tasty and didn't feel like they skimp on the chicken filling which we chose. We both also went with a traditional dish, their mofongo with protein. I had the pernil (roast pork butt) and my wife had the mixed plate, which came with chicken, steak and shrimp! The meals also came with a house salad. Although I went with a simple soft drink, my wife tried their signature margarita. It was quite good, although it was a bit on the strong side. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly, even the mofongo wasn't overly garlicy, which other times we've had it, it was. The decor was up to standard within the theme and music wasn't too loud. And surprisingly enjoyable overall. The best part was when getting the check, the prices were adequate for the amount of food we had. Didn't feel hungry at all when she came back to offer dessert. I would highly recommend this place and will be back if in the area again.

A wonderful experience at Caribbean Spice. We were headed out of town and wanted a quick bite so,…read morewe decided on Jamaican patties. Caribbean Spice was easy to locate and a gem of a find! The service was top notch starting with the owners two of whom engage at the start; followed by the worker who were all pleasant, engaging and knowledgeable with the recommendations offered. The menu is short listed of all the Jamaican faves that are obviously made with love, careful attention by a seasoned expert. Everything we tried was excellent! I wish they offered chicken patties but, the other options made up for that. The beef and cheese coco loaf... tasty and filling so order up a dozen. Banana bread yummy and tasted like it was homemade from scratch. The decor is light, bright, clean and highly representative of the island of Jamaica. Make a trip and order some of everything!!

I Expected better food please do not believe the prior…read moreratings food not authentic Jamaican I could have done better cooking at home a real waste of my $17 for Jerk chicken Service good but U will go back food not good