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I stopped at LA Manada When I was visiting Puerto Rico. I first heard of the Place when I was researching barbecue places in Puerto Rico to visit, came accoss this place on youtube. I knew I had to stop by. We were staying in Aguada PR, and drove 1.5 hours in the rain to visit. When we got there we didn't know you needed a reservation I should have known this (all great bbq is smoked hours before, then rested for hours before serving. So bbq establishments Can run out of protein meats. Hence reservations.). We were greeted by the nice parking attendants/staff, we informed them we are visiting from California and really wanted to have there bbq. After 5 minutes we were sitting at a table.. This place has that Texas feel, with definite Puerto Rico influences. Decore is amazing. All pits are on display, and smoking. Food is amazing. The Ribs were some of the best I've ever tasted. The right amount of smoke. Super tender. The natural taste of the pork is there. They weren't saturated with BBQ sauce to the point where thats all you taste. Ther are rich in taste. Brisket was tender, with a beautiful smoke ring, folded well, with great pull apart, and texture. Service is also amazing . Pitmaster Lucca came over to my table when the food came out, and introduced himself. Pitmaster Lucca is a true Pitmaster. I look forward to visiting again. And if you have the opportunity to go to LA Manada v8 you need to go. Just make sure to check on reservations . Pitmaster BigRay.
This place is hands down the place to go for great BBQ in PR. I had the burger which the Pitt master has won international prizes for. It's was delicious! It's made of an interesting mix of meats and the combo was perfect. My husband had the brisket and it was also perfectly delicious. Just the right amount of seasoning and soft as butter. The ribs were the best that I've had on the island. My kids give the food two thumbs up and that means a lot from picky eaters. It's definitely worth the drive. We turned into a day trip of town hopping and that made the trip just awesome all around. The service was great. The Pitt master stopped by to each table to greet us and even sat with us for a bit. We even got his autograph! And, I greatly appreciate the clean bathrooms. Reservations are required so be sure to hold your spot. And they are now open on Saturdays.
This restaurant was fantastic and the food is amazing. The Ambiance fits right there with anyone that loves the feel of good outside eating! The service was impeccable and the staff was friendly! You have to make sure to make your reservations and then sit back and enjoy good cooking and wash it all down with a house crafted mango and coconut beer! Enjoy!
Hijua p***a madre, This place is Lo mejorcito. BEST BBQ WORLD WIDE Customer service, expedient table delivery, CLEANLINESS and ambiance are all on point. While staying at Combate beach area the drive was maybe 50 min. No need for reservations We arrived at 1pm, sat down immediately and were eating at 1:20
The place is a little tricky to get to. But once you're there they treat you like royalty! Staff is extremely friendly and the owner came out to greet us and ask if everything was good and if there was anything we needed. Now about the food, absolutely mouthwatering! I went with my four grandchildren my husband and my daughter; we all had something different and we tasted from each other's plate. Very satisfied with everything! Highly recommended
La Manada smoke house is unequivocally Word's Best BBQ establishment; having visit many BBQ restaurants myself I mistakenly thought TN, Bourbon St. had the best. At La Manada, Lucas (Grillmaster) developed a process of brining and slowcooking involving 22 hours that allows each meat-cut to absorb the seasoning and smoke flavors avoiding taste suppression hence the need for Sauce. The Briskets are tender and juicy; the Ribbs are tender, juicy and off the bone; the Quail possesses the aforementioned descriptions; side dishes are awesome as well. Craft beers are good especially Pachanga. If your palate craves Good BBQ visit La Manada, but arrive EARLY because the food vanishes fast; Lucas' grilling process involves so much time and close attention that precludes volume cooking, procrastination will lead to missing out on an ineffable meal.
WOW! A must go restraunt if you are in the area. They are only open on Sundays and have limited quantities. The earlier the better. I almost ordered a half rack of ribs for my wife and a full rack for myself. The waitress said that's probably too much food. We ended up just getting a full rack of pork ribs to split between us. We couldn't finish it...it was enough for 3 hungry people. The taste and quality was excellent. We have had some trouble finding quality food in Puerto Rico, this place was great.
5 months ago
I had no expectations and came with an open mind. This place opens only on Saturdays and I was lucky to get a reservation so close to the Holidays, as most times there is no availability in months. They also offer carry-out but orders by phone. They have a great system in place to be able to tend to the customers. They reached out to me two days prior so I could reserve the meats I wanted to make sure I could get what I wanted given the high demand and large parties coming in and out. When you get there, their parking/security staff assist you while waiting and you get to come in once your table is ready. The service is fast and efficient. Staff is very attentive and the Chef is around greeting the customers. Very family oriented vibe and ambiance, while you can also still get a cold beer or a cocktail of your choice while enjoying the Puertorrican mountain/country scenery. Now let's talk about the food. I love my Puertorrican seasoning but I am also used to BBQ in the US. I was a little hesitant but I have to say I was impressed. The smoky flavors in the meats were everything! Everything was so tender and perfectly cooked. Tried their Manada tray in which you get a taste of all their meats: Riblets, pulled pork, brisket, pork loin and even half quail. This comes with three sides of your choice and should be enough for 3-5 people. My party ordered the Manada rice which is our typical Puertorrican rice with pigeon peas with bits of smoked meat. This was my favorite side. Also ordered sweet potato waffle fries and delicious tostones de pana/mapen which were a seasonal item. Ordered to go a full rack of ribs and came with a side. These were so perfectly cooked and fall-off-the-bone tender. My favorite from the Manada tray was the brisket. My party loved the riblets. It was their first time having BBQ and definitely not the last time! read more
While visiting some very good friends in PR, they suggested we go and try this place in Guayanilla. Once we started working the reservation we were surprised (i.e., annoyed) with all the restrictions... they only open Saturdays 11am to 6pm, with the last reservation being for 4:30pm... you only have 90 mins to enjoy your meal... if you are late, or if your party is incomple, you are not allowed in... if you are early you have to stay in your car until they come a get you... you also have to order your food a few days ahead. Still, since we heard it was really good, we decided to jump thru all the hoops. Boy am I glad we did!! I had the ribs (full rack) and it was ridiculously good, delicious! Others in my party had brisket, and steak, and they were all also impressed! As appetizer we had the empanadillitas de carne (12 count), which is always deliscious, but ussually done with ground beef... well, not at La Manada, the filled them with braised beef!! They also had a guava BBQ sauce!! Wow!! The place is rustic, an open air (no A/C, ussually a deal breaker for me) barn-like venue, very spacious (tables laid out at least 5-8 feet away from each other), but somehow it all feels homey, maybe even intimate. Their staff was very attentive and friendly. And then there is their chef, Chef Jose Lucca, very nice and charismatic; he stopped by to make sure we were happy with everything, talk about his vision, and even joked about "their rules". He also took pictures with us! Bottom line: La Manada Ribs V8 is an excellent restaurant; an absolute must if you are in the south-west of PR. read more
Excellent service and delicious BBQ by PITMaster Lucca !!! Loved the ribs, pulled pork, mana rice, sweet potato fries, the different BBQ sauces. Come in herds cause they serve for hungry appetites. Make reservations with time and yes the traveling time is all worth it, just enjoy the view our beautiful mountains and landscapes. read more
3 years ago
I stopped at LA Manada When I was visiting Puerto Rico. I first heard of the Place when I was researching barbecue places in Puerto Rico to visit, came accoss this place on youtube. I knew I had to stop by. We were staying in Aguada PR, and drove 1.5 hours in the rain to visit. When we got there we didn't know you needed a reservation I should have known this (all great bbq is smoked hours before, then rested for hours before serving. So bbq establishments Can run out of protein meats. Hence reservations.). We were greeted by the nice parking attendants/staff, we informed them we are visiting from California and really wanted to have there bbq. After 5 minutes we were sitting at a table.. This place has that Texas feel, with definite Puerto Rico influences. Decore is amazing. All pits are on display, and smoking. Food is amazing. The Ribs were some of the best I've ever tasted. The right amount of smoke. Super tender. The natural taste of the pork is there. They weren't saturated with BBQ sauce to the point where thats all you taste. Ther are rich in taste. Brisket was tender, with a beautiful smoke ring, folded well, with great pull apart, and texture. Service is also amazing . Pitmaster Lucca came over to my table when the food came out, and introduced himself. Pitmaster Lucca is a true Pitmaster. I look forward to visiting again. And if you have the opportunity to go to LA Manada v8 you need to go. Just make sure to check on reservations . Pitmaster BigRay. read more
2 years ago
Un acogedor lugar con excelente ambiente. Mucha amabilidad de parte de todo el personal, en especial del Chef quien te hace sentir como en casa. La comida muy deliciosa y el personal muy amable y dispuesto a hacerte pasar una inigualable experiencia. read more
This place is hands down the place to go for great BBQ in PR. I had the burger which the Pitt master has won international prizes for. It's was delicious! It's made of an interesting mix of meats and the combo was perfect. My husband had the brisket and it was also perfectly delicious. Just the right amount of seasoning and soft as butter. The ribs were the best that I've had on the island. My kids give the food two thumbs up and that means a lot from picky eaters. It's definitely worth the drive. We turned into a day trip of town hopping and that made the trip just awesome all around. The service was great. The Pitt master stopped by to each table to greet us and even sat with us for a bit. We even got his autograph! And, I greatly appreciate the clean bathrooms. Reservations are required so be sure to hold your spot. And they are now open on Saturdays. read more
3 years ago
This restaurant was fantastic and the food is amazing. The Ambiance fits right there with anyone that loves the feel of good outside eating! The service was impeccable and the staff was friendly! You have to make sure to make your reservations and then sit back and enjoy good cooking and wash it all down with a house crafted mango and coconut beer! Enjoy! read more
6 years ago
Hijua p***a madre, This place is Lo mejorcito. BEST BBQ WORLD WIDE Customer service, expedient table delivery, CLEANLINESS and ambiance are all on point. While staying at Combate beach area the drive was maybe 50 min. No need for reservations We arrived at 1pm, sat down immediately and were eating at 1:20 read more
5 years ago
4 years ago
The place is a little tricky to get to. But once you're there they treat you like royalty! Staff is extremely friendly and the owner came out to greet us and ask if everything was good and if there was anything we needed. Now about the food, absolutely mouthwatering! I went with my four grandchildren my husband and my daughter; we all had something different and we tasted from each other's plate. Very satisfied with everything! Highly recommended read more
9 years ago
La Manada smoke house is unequivocally Word's Best BBQ establishment; having visit many BBQ restaurants myself I mistakenly thought TN, Bourbon St. had the best. At La Manada, Lucas (Grillmaster) developed a process of brining and slowcooking involving 22 hours that allows each meat-cut to absorb the seasoning and smoke flavors avoiding taste suppression hence the need for Sauce. The Briskets are tender and juicy; the Ribbs are tender, juicy and off the bone; the Quail possesses the aforementioned descriptions; side dishes are awesome as well. Craft beers are good especially Pachanga. If your palate craves Good BBQ visit La Manada, but arrive EARLY because the food vanishes fast; Lucas' grilling process involves so much time and close attention that precludes volume cooking, procrastination will lead to missing out on an ineffable meal. read more
8 years ago
WOW! A must go restraunt if you are in the area. They are only open on Sundays and have limited quantities. The earlier the better. I almost ordered a half rack of ribs for my wife and a full rack for myself. The waitress said that's probably too much food. We ended up just getting a full rack of pork ribs to split between us. We couldn't finish it...it was enough for 3 hungry people. The taste and quality was excellent. We have had some trouble finding quality food in Puerto Rico, this place was great. read more
7 years ago
The long drive from San Juan was worth it. We got the Manada platter which had a selection of all their meats. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. Make sure you make reservations!! read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
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Carr 3131 Km. 0.3
Bo. Barrero
Guayanilla, Puerto Rico 00783
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(787) 835-0640
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