I ordered the medium friend red snapper, delicious…read more Service was ok Ambiance was nice family owned restaurant

Came here at the recommendation of my Uber driver. Happy to say that it did not disappoint. There…read morewasn't anything on my dish that I disliked. It tasted very much like someone's grandmother was in the kitchen making this food. It's no surprise that this place gets packed. If you want delicious Puerto Rican comfort food then come here. The pork dudes were delicious, I couldn't pretend to dislike it if I tried. The gravy of course was great and helps make the rice even better. Although I'll admit that the rice while good was a bit lacking. The flan on the other was the best flan I've had in a long time. Perfect way to end the meal. A must if you're in the area.

Unfortunately, our experience at El Platanal was a bit disappointing. The food was good, but…read morenothing really stood out enough to make up for the service, which was definitely lacking during our visit. At first, I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they were short staffed, but that did not seem to be the case. The amount of time between ordering drinks, receiving appetizers, and finally getting our meals was simply too long. There were stretches where we were left waiting without much communication or attention from the staff, which took away from the overall experience. On the positive side, the restaurant itself is very nicely designed and has a great atmosphere that fits perfectly with the laid back, tropical lifestyle of Puerto Rico. It is an inviting space and definitely looks like a place where you would expect to have a great local dining experience. Overall, the food was good and the atmosphere was enjoyable, but the slow and inattentive service kept the experience from being what it could have been. Hopefully we just caught them on an off night.

This place is all over the island. They have many locations. The food at one place was good. We has…read morethe chicharon de pollo. Fried chicken chunks with rice and beans. And we got the grouper plate with rice. (Wet rice). Everything was excellent, and tasted good. The service was excellent. They had water and it wasn't a problem.

Talk about great food and service!…read more Although there's always a line to get in, it does move pretty quickly. Our server was very friendly and accommodating, especially since we were travelling with our child. The manager was also very accommodating and friendly. The menu is fairly simple. You choose a dish and 2 sides. First night, we ordered the blood sausage for an appetizer. I ordered the fried chicken with rice and beans as an entree. My husband ordered the mero (grouper). Surprisingly, the blood sausage was probably the best one I've tried so far. The chicken was fried perfectly, not greasy at all. The rice and beans perfect compliments to the dish. The grouper stole the show though. It was absolutely delicious, probably one of the best fish I've ever had. A few days after, we decided to have dinner here again after my son wanted to eat there. The waiter from the first night and manager recognized us (from the time before) and thanked us for coming back. This time, I ordered the mero with arroz con habichuelas. The grouper was even better than the 1st time I had ordered it. We also tried the juices (orange, passion fruit, tamarind, and soursop) and all of them were so fresh. We loved this place and wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

Food is a 4, however, since I only had the tasting menu, this is not conclusive…read more Service is 5, the staff was kind, prompt, nothing to complain about Ambiance is 4 family restaurant vibe, menu is on the wall Wish: wish they have more sauce options on the table, ie: hot sauce

Mr eggroll what can I say about them they are delicious, my best friend and I tried all of them we…read morewent twice and we were not disappointed the amount of meat and variety was great we went back again and we had the other ones that we did not have the first or second time so go there and don't just go with one have different ones and share they're a good size and I love them we will be back to Puerto Rico and come back to do it all over again. Before we left on Monday we went back but they don't open on Mondays we were sad

Una muy buena sorpresa! Deliciosos y muy buen sabor. La…read moreunica razon que no les di las 5 estrellas es porque las dos veces que he ido he tenido que esperar mas de 25 minutos. La primera vez les indique que era mi 1ra vez y q estaba un poco perdida o que si recomendaban algo en específico, y solo se quedaron mirando sin decir o recomendar nada (o tan siquiera una sonrisa) y al momento era la única que tenían que atender. Los egg rolls se sienten super frescosny tienen unas salsitas en la madre.

Food and service was great! Desert is a must! The cheese flan is the best I've had in a while!!!read more

When planning my first trip to PR I scoured tiktok for food recommendations! And this place was…read moreremarkably noted as Bad Bunny's favorite restaurant, and I understand why! The service was immediate & so welcoming! The restaurant had a very homey feel, like you know someone's family recipes are being used. The food was 10/10, hands down, everything was absolutely delicious! The sangria - to die for! Loved every bit of it! Def a staple if you plan on making the trip!!!

Miércoles 23 de diciembre de 2025 libre del trabajo nos fuimos almorzar. Local establecido hace…read moremuchos años en Caguas. Local muy bien ambientado y limpio. Se veía todo en orden y el servicio fue excelente. La comida estuvo muy buena y el ambiente es uno familiar. Éramos los únicos para almorzar pero se pasó bien. Si estás en Caguas y no sabes a dónde ir es una opción real.

The Mofongo made with yuca and plátano maduro is amazing! The drinks are made fresh and is so good!…read moreMuy muy delicioso!! gracias a todo!

I guess Mallorca is a traditional sweet bread with powdered sugar on top. Our funny waiter who…read morespeaks lightning fast Spanish but also does pretty well with English gave us samples of Mallorca. We ordered more with bacon, egg, cheese, and some with ham and cheese. They were serving lunch so we tried the Pernïl and rice and beans. We also got a salmon plate and a chicken cacciatore cooked in Spanish rice. The restaurant is old and very unassuming, but it doesn't stop the crowds of people to come and visit and see old San Juan history which this building has to be part of. It's not glamorous but you feel like you transported back into the very early years of Old San Juan when maybe it was still just San Juan.

We came for lunch around 11:30 am. We had just managed to beat out a lunch crowd. It's a hole in…read morethe wall with no frills, but good food. Staff were very friendly. We tried the Mallorca with ham and Swiss cheese. It's basically a ham and cheese sandwich with powdered sugar on top. It was good! We also had a few lunch dishes. I ordered the Chicken Breast a Milanese (it's basically Chicken Parm). It was good. My husband ordered the rice with squid. I actually enjoyed this dish a lot. I'd come back again for a quick lunch.

Should you come during early week days then know service is very slow. There is only one waitress…read moreattending and although she is great and does genuinely try her best you must come with patience. The menu is not very diverse and by early afternoon the establishment runs out of a certain type of meet. I suggest to try during peak hours. Enjoy!

It is easy to walk by Chef's Creations without noticing it; if you do, turn around and come back!!…read moreThe food was excellent! We had a simple lunch that was flavorful, well-prepared, and inexpensive. It's an open air restaurant where you can enjoy the fresh air without baking in the sun and heat. The decor gives it a rustic and charming vibe. You can tell simplicity is part of their approach. You walk in and seat yourself, you bus your table at the end of the meal, and you pay at the window on your way out--we learned this by watching the locals who had stopped in for a quick lunch. The small menu was handwritten on plain white paper--Spanish on one side, English on the other. We spotted someone diligently hand-drying clean plates and trays at the edge of the dining area. We were expecting our bottles of waters to come to the table before our food, but after a short wait the server brought it all out together on a tray. The plates are basic and we got to-go plasticware & napkin sets to eat our meal. The food was excellent! The Arroz Mamposteao (mixed rice) was especially good. After a week in PR where it seems vegetables are surprisingly scarce on restaurant menus, we were really excited to have green salad. The total meal was under $20, making it the least expensive lunch for two we've had in a long time.

Food and service were amazing. The rice and beans were fantastic and the staff were super friendly…read more 10/10 recommend

This is the best place with unbelievable service! Everyone was so nice and the food was…read moreincredible! This is a must visit in a great town. The restaurant has a very neighborly feel to it and it feels like eating at a relative's house

Look, were we at an alcapurria spot ordering pastelillos? Yes. Do we regret it? Absolutely not…read more We got one each of vegetariano, cebolla y queso, pollo, and guayaba con queso. The vegetariano was mid, but the other three? No complaints. But honestly, the food is only part of the story here. The vibe is everything. Salsa playing, high energy, warm service. We rolled in late and hungry, looking for sweet refuge from La Placita crowds, and they welcomed us like we belonged there. The music started out mixed, but at some point it shifted to Contra La Corriente front to back. We were enjoying our pastelillos, singing along to No Me Conoces, minding our own business when... el apagón. Not the whole Placita, just a couple spots including this one. The staff didn't miss a beat. Flashlights came out, mood lighting appeared, and nobody rushed us. We finished our food. We paid. We left happy. 5 stars because some experiences are bigger than the sum of their parts. This was one of them.

This is not a polished, Instagram-perfect restaurant and that's exactly the point. That's why I…read morelove it so much. Tucked inside La Placita de Santurce, its a small, casual, almost hidden spot that's usually packed with locals. Think plastic chairs, outdoor tables, music playing and a constant flow of people coming in for a quick bite or drink. Feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a restaurant. I've been coming here for years and this is what I've learned, take it from a local. For a quick bite, alcapurrias are a MUST -- especially beef or crab. Also the "pastelillos" are amazing-- corn beef, chorizo, morcilla... Everything freshly made to order. Now, if you want to sit down and enjoy an authentic Puerto Rican meal, here are some of my favorites: chuletas fritas, chicharrones de pollo, bistec encebollado and carne frita-- of course with a side of rice and beans or tostones for the win. Bottom line: you come here for flavor and authenticity, not comfort. Enjoy