Sábado 23 de noviembre de 2024 finalmente al filo de las 6:30pm decidí romper mi ayuno intermitente…read moredesde que me tome la batida de frutas. Así las cosas decidimos después de dar vueltas en el Casco Urbano de Caguas llegar a este local que llevaba tiempo por probarlo. La experiencia fue espectacular desde la entrada hasta la salida. Desde el personal, la comida y el ambiente. Aunque estaba yo súper cansado luego de un día ocupado hasta la mesera me levantó el ánimo. Si vives en Caguas y quieres un experiencia de comida Cubana sin tener que ir a San Juan este es el local a donde tienes que venir. Estacionamiento es en la calle pero el área es una tranquila. Servicio excelente y el ambiente uno familiar.

Excelente servicio y calidad de la comida. Los cocteles,…read morevariados y buenísimos. Es el tipo de negocio que todos debemos apoyar.

Arriving in Puerto Rico late this afternoon. Want to try a local spot that's not a chain restaurant…read moreor fast food. I looked at reviews at this restaurant and they were good so I decided to give it a shot walked in immediately sat down. This is a Mom pop type restaurant. They've been here since 1969 family owned. My waitress was Tatiana. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommendations. The restaurant was clean and tidy I saw a couple sitting there celebrating their anniversary and all the staff is friendly and you can tell that it's a place that people come to again and again I will definitely be returning here

Localizado en las afueras del casco urbano, Marcelo es una buena opción de comida. El menu consiste…read morede comida cubana, criolla y algunos platos españoles también. Tienen variedad. Fuimos un domingo para almorzar. No estaba muy lleno. Pedimos el tentáculo de pulpo para empezar. El pulpo estaba bueno. Vino acompañado de los platanares cortados largos (no acuerdo como le llaman). Para el plato principal me fui con la recomendación de la mesera. Ella me sugirió el cerdo ahumado, que al parecer es el plato que mas vende, aunque se venden como la casa del pollo ahumado. Lo pediátrica con arroz congri y yuca. Mi esposa se pidió el jarrete de cordero guisado con arroz y habichuelas y amarillos. Me gustó el arroz y la yuca. El cerdo estaba bueno aunque un poco seco. Estaba cubierto de un glaseado dulce. A mi esposa no le gusto mucho. A mi si. Me recordó de cerdo agridulce chino. Sin embargo no me encanto el plato. No se porque es popular. No fue para mi... vamos a dejarlo así. El jarrete estaba bien rico.

This Cuban restaurant is a hidden gem . The food is very…read moreauthentic & delicious , The staff is personable , friendly , & helpful . Great family , romantic ,restaurant

We really enjoyed this little hole-in-the-wall place that turned out to be quite the fine-dining…read moreexperience. We enjoyed three different great entree's and the fine attentive service ( tho it was early afternoon, and there were two other parties in the little ten-top restaurant). The one in want to duplicate, though, was the very tasty coconut/lime salad dressing!! Never had it before, but I certainly intend to try to duplicate it back home.

Our first time in Puerto Rico and glad to have started with this place, Metropol Restaurant, nearby…read moreCostco. Food was delicious. Waitress Lillybeth was super friendly and helpful. She suggested the perfect food to eat. Also gave us a little background of puertorican food. She didn't minded our 101 questions, she answered every single question. I wish to take her with us. Loved her. Thank you Lillybeth for the great food suggestion and wonderful hospitality. Best of luck in your future endeavors. God Bless you Lillybeth and Metropol Restaurant.

Sábado 30 de diciembre de 2023 último almuerzo del año y nos fuimos para el Metropol. Éramos los…read moreúnicos almorzando pero si había mi has órdenes en proceso para llevar. El servicios fue súper rápido pero lo más que me sorprendió fue que todo está súper bueno!! La comida, el servicio espectacular y el ambiente para mi esposa y yo solos. Creo que repito pronto.

Highly recommended this place. The vibes, food, drinks, and service were great. The star of the…read moreshow was dessert. That guava mousse was one of the best desserts I've ever had. I will absolutely come back. I didn't know what to expect but I love guava so I saved room and I'm so grateful I did.

Really nice spot for traditional Puerto Rican food near La Placita! It's a great way to start the…read moreevening with a filling meal, to prep yourself for a night of dancing and drinks afterward :) Came here with some friends and without a reservation we were seated quickly outdoors. I ordered the longaniza risotto, which was such a delicious and hearty meal. The crispy pork skin on top was a nice touch to contrast with the creamy risotto. It had a generous amount of sausage chunks too. So good! Ambiance here is excellent since we were outdoors and were able to watch all the fun festivities going on at La Placita. We didn't have any issues with the service. Overall I really enjoyed my experience here!

Authentic, great vibes, good food - and very clean…read more Definitely will be coming back a few more times while I'm in town.

Stopped here for our first night dinner in Luquillo. Excellent Cuban food! Chicken empanada was…read moreone of the best we've ever had! Had ropa vieja for entree along with rice and beans. Both outstanding! Going back before we leave to try their Cuban sandwich and to get more empanadas!

Came here for dinner with the family. We walked in around 6PM and were able to be seated within 5…read moreminutes. Our waitress was friendly and provided good recommendations. The one dish that got us all talking was the Churrasco 8 oz (Skirt Steak), ($25) which we ordered medium rare. Something about how they prepared the steak where it wasn't dripping blood, but still perfectly pink in the middle and also really tender and enjoyable to consume. Other items we ordered worth noting as they were also tasty was the Zarzuela de mariscos (Seafood Zarsuela) ($27) and the Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef) ($18). The Fish Tacos ($13) were also good too.

This place was highly recommended by the hotel owner and was walking distance from…read moremy hotel. It was early on a Friday evening around 6 PM. I figured walking in should be fine. When I arrived, the restaurant was pretty packed already. The 2-seat tables were all occupied, leaving a few 4-seat ones open which I knew the staff was hesitant to give to a solo diner. But they did seat me right away. I ordered a ceviche and a grouper filet with rice & beans and maduros. The ceviche took over 30 minutes to come and the entree also took another 30 minutes to come. It was busy but that was a bit much. Both items were fine. Nothing blew my socks off. Definitely not what I was expecting since it came highly recommended by a local. As the kids say, the food was mid lol. Prices were reasonable.

Food, music, ambiance and service is 5 stars all the way! The churrasco a la parilla is like…read morebutter. Our waitress Paula was exceptional! Had great time here. Highly recommend.

yummmy i felt like i was unlocking my latinao side when i ate the bana ham mustard hgyumread more

Amazing views, wonderful service and phenomenal food. The Cuban sliders were the BEST!read more

Went for lunch and ordered Mofongo with shrimp in a creole sauce. Mind you I had this dish at many…read morerestaurants so I know what it looks like and maybe the taste is not the same at every restaurant but this was terrible. The sauce tasted like a mix of spaghetti sauce with ketchup. I couldn't eat it. Customer service was very nice and attentive. They offered a different dish which I bought back home and into the garbage the next day. Beautiful view.

After a week of beer, tacos, street food, beaches, forts, music, and mischief, I had one last…read moremission: a Cuban sandwich. At Ropa Vieja Grill in San Juan, Puerto Rico, they might just perfect it better than Cuba itself. The spot is clean, classy, and welcoming not your typical hole-in-the-wall and the service is top-notch, making you feel like a VIP with every bite. The sandwich itself? Pressed just right, loaded with roast pork, ham, melty cheese, and pickles a little Caribbean celebration in your hands. A must-stop for your final taste of the island flavorful, polished, and unforgettable.

Ropa Vieja Grill got the birthday shenanigans off to a great start. It's just about a block from…read morethe beach and was the perfect stop, enroute to sun, sand, and celebration. From the moment we walked in, it was a lively and fun vibe. The warmth and friendliness of the staff set the tone and instantly put us in vacation mode. I finally tried the much talked about mofongo (fried green plantains mashed with garlic, olive oil, and "chicharrónes" or pork skins). We ordered the beef, which was tender and flavorful, and more than just enough as it's quite filling. The Puerto Rican lemonade made with passion fruit was another new tickler for the tastebuds. As guests at the hotel (The Condado Palm Inn), we were lucky enough to meet Denise, during breakfast one morning. Let me just say, she ROCKS! Denise was our hostess turned unofficial tour guide, enthusiastically sharing some great ideas and recommendations on beaches, adventures, local spots and other must-see-if-you-can sights of interest.