Food was delicious. Had the garlic bread, ceviche, sangria, amarillos, and Paella Valencia. Wow,…read morelots of food. Enough for at least 4. Service was friendly, warm, and efficient. Ambiance was family friendly. We have been here several times and is consistently good.

They are open 24/7, perfect for a late night bite. The churrasco and mamposteao were very good.read more

Zimple was recommended by family members of my husband, who live in PR. It is about a 20 min ride…read morefrom SJU, and a favorite of locals. Best to visit before the sun goes down, if you're not from the area. When we visited, there was only one person cooking the food (from what I could see,) but surprisingly, everything came out in a somewhat timely manner. And everything we tried was DELICIOUS. For apps, we tried the Fried Calamari and Fried Cheese with a Guava Sauce, which was sooo good. But the real highlight of my meal was my Shrimp Mofongo with Creamy White Garlic Sauce. It was packed with chicharron, and perfectly seasoned. I think it is one of the best I ever tried since Punto Del Vista in OSJ closed. If you're brave and want to venture off the beaten path, it's worth giving this place a try.

First time coming and I can't wait to go back. We tried the Moscow Mule and La Coqueta. The Moscow…read moreMule was good but I was very impressed by La Coqueta. I thought it was going to have a strong whiskey taste, but it wasn't the case and I enjoyed that. The pama and whiskey mixture was very smooth. Then we ordered 3 lobsters, paella and the ribs. We ordered sides of tostones de platano, tostones de pana, arroz moro and mofongo. The sides were amazing. The mofongo was not dry and had a nice garlic taste. The platanos tasted fresh and the rices were delicious. The lobster was well prepared and good priced. The server was great. He was very light, made jokes throughout the night and was very attentive. This is a lively, very cool place in the area of canovanas.

Don't miss out on this restaurant! We have been here twice…read more Employees are wonderful! Views are fabulous! Bartenders are amazing! I asked for a fresh ginger margarita. Mind blowing! Lime juice, Blanco tequila, agave & fresh grated ginger! Yum!!!! ¡Gracias!

We stopped by for a couple of cocktails, didn't try the food…read more Our experience at Alavera was great. Found this place by mistake and glad we decided to stop. The views and energy of the restaurant is beautiful. A must visit. Our cocktails were delicious! The servers and bartender were attentive and helpful. Very curious how their food is so I guess we'll have to visit again!

Sábado 14 de junio de 2025. Víspera Día de Padres mi hijo me invitar almorzar y decidí llegar este…read morelocal. Vista espectacular y facilidades grandes y cómodas. Comida excelente al igual que el servicio. Ambiente de almuerzo es familiar.

Our first time visiting and we cannot wait to go back! Went with family to enjoy the unique view…read moreand amazing flavors that did not dissapoint. The mofongo is incredible and they have many options of proteins and sauces to create unique plates for everyones palates. We went on a Sunday close to opening time and it was already busy and full. The 45 minute wait was worth it but if you are trying to get a table without waiting make sure you arrive a little before opening. The wait was entertaining as we got to enjoy the view and take pictures in the roof area that showcases the entire beautiful island of Puerto Rico!

Sábado 5 de octubre de 2024 llegó el sábado dos en que salgo con mi esposa a buscar lugares para…read morealmorzar. Nos tocó Cayey en la lista. Local en el Casco Urbano, local de esquina pero hay estacionamiento cerca. Experiencia única con aguacates en todo lo que se sirve. Local bien decorado y limpio. El servicio fue bueno y la comida estuvo súper. Lo recomiendo.

Excelente servicio. Unas de las mejores comidas que he probado en mi vida. Para comenzar pedimos…read moreel queso fresco frito, las croquetas de bacalao y las alcapurrias y todo estuvo delicioso. Pedí el mofongo con churrasco en salsa de cilantro; Wow! Soy asistente de vuelo y he comido por todo el mundo y este restaurante es de lo mejor que he encontrado. El ambiente está bien bueno con buena música y todos bien amables y simpáticos.

I really enjoyed El Platanal. We were visiting Puerto Rico and met up with friends we hadn't seen…read morein a long time, so we were there for a long time. Our Server was really great and never rushed us throughout our visit. The restaurant itself is really big, yet has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Love the Plantains hanging all over. The Cuisine is a good variety of Carribean Creole, which I absolutely love. For appetizers, we had Bacalaitos and Queso Frito and for my main dish, I had the Milanesa with Rice and Beans. I wasn't crazy about the sauce and cheese on top of the Milanesa, but it was still good. Both of the appetizers were amazing! El Platanal has various locations, with the one in Carolina being the original. I really enjoyed the ambiance and the menu has alot to choose from, so I look forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu.

EL Platanal is open 24/7. We arrived in Puerto Rico from…read moreFort Lauderdale past 11pm and most places were closed. It was great to find this one open. Loved the tropical all Plantain theme and how spacious this spot is. They have live music during the day and it gets really busy. I'm sure it's a fun spot. The servers were helpful and friendly as always in Puerto Rico. We ordered Arroz manpostiado with turkey but you could also order pork instead. Rice was good. The Octopus salad was $25 good size portion. The fried cheese with guava sauce and mozzarella cheese sticks as appetizers were ok. The plantain soup ironically did not taste like plantain. Was not good. The texture was just off more like gooey. Not sure maybe because it was a rainy night not too many people but food was not the best. We did not try the authentic Puerto Rican dishes such as Mofongo as it was way late at night for heavy food. The place looks great for birthday celebrations and great for big gatherings.

Came here after the hot springs. The patio is very nice. A…read moregreat vibe with a cool breeze. Had the bacalaitos which is like thicker fried chips but I guess it's fish, so good for protein. It was yummy. Had their mofongo. It was the first time I ever had it so I'm not sure how great it is but really enjoyed it. Very filling. Also the service was top-notch. She helped me order and we tried talking to each other though neither of us speak each others language

It is extremely important for me to share this experience. We were visiting from Downtown Miami,…read moreFL. Today, 12/22/2025, my husband and I visited La Guitarra to celebrate their anniversary. As expected during the holidays, the restaurant was very busy. Due to limited parking, we decided to place a to-go order. My husband went inside while I remained in our vehicle, which was parked briefly in front of the nearby barbershop and La Parrilla. I waited approximately one hour, which was understandable given how full the restaurant was. During this time, a man (heavyweight) from a neighboring establishment (La Parrilla and Barbershop) approached my vehicle and asked how much longer we would be parked there. I calmly explained that my husband was paying and that we were leaving shortly. I also reassured him that we were not from the area and had no intention of inconveniencing anyone. Approximately five minutes later, an older woman (damaged blonde hair, missing 3 of her teeth, poor hygiene) from a neighboring business (La Parrilla and Barbershop) aggressively approached my car and forcefully pounded on my window with a pen, demanding that I move immediately. I respectfully asked her not to touch my vehicle. She responded in an aggressive manner, stating that she "owned the parking spots" and could touch my car however she wanted. Despite repeatedly asking her to stop touching my window, she continued her hostile behavior. At that point, I felt threatened and unsafe. This incident unfortunately reflects very poorly on the neighboring establishments (La Parrilla and Barbershop) and indirectly impacts La Guitarra, despite the restaurant itself having excellent food and service. While La Guitarra was full of customers, the neighboring businesses were empty, yet their representatives displayed unnecessary hostility toward patrons. Because of this experience, we have made the difficult decision not to return (we reside in Miami, FL), solely due to the unsafe and aggressive environment created by nearby businesses. I would like to sincerely commend the gentleman directing traffic, who identified himself as a veteran. He apologized to us multiple times for the behavior we experienced and showed genuine professionalism and kindness. To the owners of La Guitarra: your food is outstanding, but unfortunately your customers are being exposed to hostile and intimidating behavior from neighboring establishments (La Parrilla and Barbershop), which overshadows an otherwise wonderful dining experience.

They say people need to hear something six times before they truly understand and remember it, so…read morelet me say this clearly: Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. I had the skirt steak with mushroom gravy, rice and beans with chorizo, and breadfruit as my side vegetable -- and it did not disappoint. Every bite was packed with flavor. You could taste the chef's love of feeding people in the food, and that kind of intention makes all the difference. The flavors were bold, comforting, and beautifully done. Nothing felt rushed or ordinary. It was the kind of meal that makes you pause and say, "Now this is good." The restaurant wasn't loud at all, which made it the perfect spot for a moderately priced lunch. Great food, great atmosphere, and a meal that leaves you fully satisfied. You will not go wrong here.

El servicio fue atento y el lugar acogedor. Lamentablemente, tiene un cocinero que no tiene EL…read moreMENOR CONOCIMIENTO de la cocina italiana. Opté por la "Pasta penne en crema Carbonara". esta es una salsa clásica de la cocina italiana la cual lleva un gran número de ingredientes. La que me sirvieron fue una pasta simple de crema, con pimienta y parmesano rayado. Insípida y servida con penne qué es básicamente un codito hueco. La salsa Carbonara se sirve con pasta larga para que la salsa se adhiera a la superficie de la pasta. No es una salsa para rellenar coditos. Este desastre culinario, lo devolví a la cocina con una clara explicación y, afortunadamente, no me lo cobraron. No es un mal lugar, pero el engaño y la ignorancia no se puede aceptar.