Isla del Encanto has the best food & ambience from PR and the service from the team is superb... specially Henry is the best. The place feels like home . I will highly recommend mi "Isla del Encanto"! Un pedacito de mi isla en Miami. A must to drink "El Yunque" and to eat mofongo. Ay Bendito que rico! read more

Food excellent, server was great. But that lady in the front, hostess I guess....miserable!! Not a smile, no eye contact. super rude! Get a new job lady!!!! read more

Amazing energy and food! You feel like you are walking into the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. 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! read more

Food was okay, pork was a little dry on the outside but it was tasty and I had to put some salt on the Mofongo . The service was excellent even when the place was full and we were outside. There was a live band playing music. read more

Isla Del Encanto - Chicharron de puerco con Chicharron con bolitas de mofongo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious! We went for my birthday and I am so, so glad we did. It's fairly close to my house since my 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! read more

Isla Del Encanto - Puerto Rican Near Me - Miami, Florida

There are good things about Isla del Encanto: the location is convenient, the vibe is welcoming, and the staff seems genuinely friendly. You get the sense they want you to have a good time. That said -- and this is where it gets honest -- some elements fall short: * The food, while serviceable, doesn't consistently hit. There were moments when dishes felt a bit generic or lacking flair. * Ambience is okay, but it doesn't quite live up to the "special occasion" standard it hints at. * For the price and what you expect from a place that presents itself well, you might leave thinking "alright, but I've had better." Bottom line: If you're looking for a comfortable evening out with solid service and you're not expecting the moon, this could work. But if you're after exceptional food and brilliance in every detail -- you might end up feeling slightly underwhelmed read more

La comida riquisima y el ambiente con musica espectacular. Los precios muy razonables.

The food was outstanding. Service was excellent. Love the new upgraded look and ambiance. The always have lunch specials

Great service, amazing food at an affordable price. Very clean and picturesque decoration from all over Puerto Rico. Can't wait to be back.

Great food and service but on a Saturday night they need it to be more livelier by adding live music. Overall, one of my favorite places to go. read more

Over priced puerto rican food. Served in a plastic container ,served also on a side walk from a food truck .Not a good value for the price. To say disappointing is an understatement. . read more

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From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming and intimate. Our server, Laura, was fantastic. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and answered all our questions about the menu with enthusiasm. Her service added a personal touch to our dining experience. We started with a mojito and a margarita, and for our meal, we ordered TriFongo, churrasco, and rice with shrimp. Each dish was flavorful, well-prepared, and reasonably priced. Although the rice was a bit oversalted, the rice and shrimp dish was satisfying, with fresh and perfectly seasoned shrimp. Isla del Encanto offers a wonderful combination of delicious food and great service. I highly recommend to anyone looking to enjoy authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in Kendall. read more

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Food was great and service was quick for our large party of 20+ people. Drinks were delicious!

Great food but CLOSED inside. Eat outside or order out only! Looks like it's being renovated inside. read more

The closest thing to Abuela's cooking. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is great. It has a real homie feel. Your go to for Puerto Rican food. read more

Food and ambiance super authentic! Always very friendly service. Food is amazing!! Haven't ate anything here that I didn't like a lot!! Chuletas are my all time favorite!! read more

Isla Del Encanto - Puerto Rican Near Me - Miami, Florida

The food is delicious, friendly staff always a delight to go there. Pick up order was very quick and simple. Great portions for a Christmas dinner that we had catered. From appetizers to entrees and the dessert. Everything was delicious. read more

Hola encantada de este lugar sus empleados atentos el servicio excelente la comida deliciosa acogedor lo recomiendo a todos un lugar para recordar mi país Puerto Rico Gracias read more

Overall we had a pretty good experience. The food was delicious and we were seated almost immediately for a party of 15 on what seemed like a busy evening for the restaurant. I couldn't go 5 stars as the server didn't seem too knowledgeable about what the bar had to offer and two people in our party had to go to the bar and speak to the bar tender themselves. & although live music was expected, the volume was so loud we were practically yelling at the waitress, I'm surprised she got our order right. Aside from that, great experience. read more

We have eaten at Isla Del Encanto a handful of times since we moved here last year, and we even ordered their catering for Thanksgiving and New Years!! You could say we're obsessed, lol. My husband is Puerto Rican and really likes the food here (as do I, of course!) The food is great, and the service is fantastic. Everyone there is really friendly and welcoming. It's located in an unassuming location in a shopping plaza right off 120th, and it's somewhat small inside, but there are plenty of tables. It's so pretty and colorful inside with such a fun, vibrant atmosphere which makes it feel bigger, and they always have tables outside too. We randomly went one day around Christmastime and didn't realize they were having a big holiday "parranda" / party with live music and instruments. Even some of the guests brought their own tambourines and maracas! It was great. We've always lucked out with getting a table quickly, but you may have a small wait as there are always lots of people there. We have had a variety of their food. We almost always order mofongo (with shrimp, pork, or chicken). Mofongo is buttery, mashed plantains, that are seasoned and fried). We usually order sorullitos (fried corn cheese sticks, although I managed to not have pictures of that!). For our toddler we've had both grilled and breaded chicken. I also enjoyed the pastelon which is a "lasagna" of sweet plantains and ground beef). For catering we've had arroz con gandules (rice with green pigeon peas, as classic PR dish), mofongo stuffed turkey, Guineitos en Escabeche (boiled unripe bananas with pickled onions), flancocho (dessert), coquito (regular and pistachio), lechón (roasted pork), pasteles (a traditional Puerto Rican dish with meat wrapped in banana leaves and masa dough)!! I'm not sure if they sell pasteles all year or just for holiday catering, but we were able to buy a bunch that were frozen to boil at home. We consider this one of our regular places, and I highly recommend for eat in, take out, or catering! read more

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We ordered catering for 5pm and the guy we ordered with told us it would be ready by 4:30 pm and we get there and nothing is ready. The excuse they tell us is that they cook it once we're there. They obviously don't know the definition of catering. So frustrating. Other people were there also waiting for their catering and it was not ready. Being mindful of other people's time is really lacking. read more

So this restaurant is being remodeled but they are serving food on the outside tables. The food is delicious & the service makes up for the inconvenience. This gets 5 stars. I'm sure once remodeling is done it will get many 5 stars. read more

Isla Del Encanto - Mofongo, Camarones - Puerto Rican Near Me - Miami, Florida

So happy they are back after their renovations. The place has more room to enjoy the delicious food. Always fresh and very tasty. The service is always excellent and friendly just like the atmosphere in the place. Love it! read more

Excellent Restaurant, delicious authentic Puerto Rican food. Fun vibrant atmosphere. Excelente restaurante Puertorriqueño, la mejor comida, musica y ambiente. read more

BUENO!! After 10 m months of waiting and remodeling Isla Del Encanto is back open!! It's bigger (they expanded to the unit next door and BETTER than ever!! I loved the new full service Bar they included in the remodel, and I couldn't get over the floor. Not sure how they did it but you gotta check it out. Oh Yes the FOOD. New menu with lots of new items on the menu along with the old favorites, I had Mofongo with churrasco and shrimp and it was fabulous! And my girlfriend Mofongo with shrimp with garlic sauce on the side. They were both great - just enough without filling us up too much - but there wasn't anything left on our plates. We've been waiting for Isla Del Encanto to open back up - and the wait was worth it. New space, new décor, and the same great Puerto Rican cooking that made them one of our favorites. They told us they have live Music o Fridays, and looking forward to their grand re-opening on SuperBowl weekend. WELCOME BACK Isla Del Encanto - we're glad you're open again. If you haven't tried the food here, you need to try Isla Del Encanto 12850 SW 120th Street. You'll be glad you did -Even this Gringo loved the food read more

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Absolutely delicious PR food!! I moss Miami for this spot! Everything is fresh and the staff is super friendly and helpful. I am not a fan of Auto-gratuity/special tax added to my family of 8 (just 2 adults) but the food makes up for it, to-go for me only is fine. Anyways keep up the good work. Yum! read more

Delicious! We went for my birthday and I am so, so glad we did. It's fairly close to my house since my 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! read more

Isla Del Encanto - Puerto Rican Near Me - Miami, Florida

We drove over an hour to come here just for it to be closed. Looks like it's Under construction. No where on their website or social media pages did it say it was closed.. never again read more

Tasty food. Plenty of native dishes of the island and flavorful. Great service, location. Ideal for family and large groups. Live music on Fridays. read more

Isla Del Encanto - Puerto Rican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Ashley was amazing. Food was delicious! Will come again! great service. First time there

The ambience has remained top notch. The food is delicious and generously portioned. It is a bit sad that there are very few vegetarian/vegan options, but I made do. The service was impeccable. You must have the tembleque! read more

Isla Del Encanto - Puerto Rican Near Me - Miami, Florida

This restaurant was very good with authentic flavor. But recently the missed the mark. The food was bland and not up to the standard. Their menu was given to me on a piece of paper and very limited. I was practically seated in the parking lot. Not sure what was going on. I drove over an hour to get there to taste the flavors of my island. Extremely disappointed. read more

I came here for dinner I had to wait because it was pack we had a party of 4. I say I waiting about 30 mins they were people waiting outside. I got there early around 615pm. My wait was OK because I was also waiting for my friends to arrive. They ask if you wanted something to drink any alcohol. This time I did not drink but my friend order a sangria. She said it was good. One of my friends had a soup with vegetables, Malaga, yuca, chicken the orange squash, corn. She said it was very good. Two of my friends had monfongo with pork chunks they said it was good. I had the pastelon I came with two sides arroz con gandules and tostones. It was really really good. Here is picture of my dish. I will definitely come back to this place. My food with tips it came to $ 19.99. The price was good they serve a lot too. read more

Isla Del Encanto - Pastelon, arroz con gandules and tostones. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Miami, Florida

We had a really enjoyable dinner at Isla Del Encanto. After having heard quite a few Puerto Rican friends mention this restaurant, we finally decided to give it a try- and we were so glad we did! The atmosphere was great, food was flavorful and service was really good. Highlights: -Bacalaito ( cod fritters) , these were superb! Light and crispy with a wonderful flavor, this is a must try. - Mofongo Chuleta Kan Kan, a HUGE portion of pork belly with crispy skin and delicious mofongo. If you like pork, you will love this. -Sancocho, a delicious soup filled with root vegetables, meat and spices. Comfort soup at its best. -Arroz con gandules, probably the best I've ever tried. All in all, we highly recommend this place. The staff were also all very nice and the vibe was relaxing but hip. We will be back very soon! read more

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I ordered an octopus salad and tostones... they served the octopus on a huge bowl of plain lettuce and one slice of tomato with a few slivers of onion. Extremely underwhelming... no flavor at all. The 2 tostones were bland and soggy and to top it off, it was almost $30 I should've pick something else off the menu. read more

Love the choices and the atmosphere. I highly recommend it. You will love it too. The menu has all the things that make Puertorican food a delight. read more

Large menu with a ton of authentic puerto rican plates. While we loved the authenticity, there were too many items on the menu (that, or the menu wasnt clear enough). I ordered the pastelon pinon and found it to be fantastic. The ground beef was marinated well and the fried plantains were juicy enough to make for a pleasant dish. It came with 2 sides so i got the arroz con gandules and the tostones. Both items were a bit on the drier side. I usually love tostones on their own and needed to use a bunch of mayoketchup (salsa rosada/ketchup and mayonnaise-based sauce) to spice it up. I recommend the shrimp mofongo appetizer over the crab (while both tasty, the flavorful tomato-based sauce was more apparent in the shrimp version). I recommend skipping the mofongo mariscos. It was very pricey and came as a "sampler platter" where each protein came in a separate bowl. The protein was great, but the mofongo was not stuffed ("relleno") like i prefer my mofongo to be. A pretty big let down for the price. read more

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The place is OK!! But extremely expensive for a hole in wall restaurant, 5 adults 1 kid, 220 dollars, we all got regular lunch menu, nothing special, I think I'm being generous with a 4 star rating! Not planning to go back! read more

I love it here and the food is amazing The lemonade is my go to drink And the Mofongo is great read more

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The food was spectacular...had chuletas with Arroz con gandules tostones y ensalada de aguacate ALL divine! One Tasty and fresh meal that hit the spot. read more

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