This place was an amazing find on the way to Cabo rojo, the sopa de plátano is insanely delish with…read moresome meat pieces in side.. decadent and tasty. I also got the Benedict canoa soooo good! This place is on my dream list to return.. must visit.

Y llego!! Los vengo siguiendo desde el 2008, cuando era un food truck donde lo principal era el…read moresandwich de platano. El cual le ponian una salsa de mayo ketchup con ajo que me mataba!! Verlos convertirse en un restaurante donde su menu a ido en escalada y su creatividad a seguido creciendo me llena de orgullo y alegria!! Esa mamposturria es otra cosa!! Pero todo el menu es una cosa del otro mundo!! Les deseo todo el exito del mundo porque se lo merecen!! Si van a la isla del encanto, LA MANCHA DE PLATANO ES UN MUST!! SE VAN A ACORDARSE DE DARME LAS GRACIAS! Is HERE! I have been following them since 2008, when it was a food truck where the main thing was the banana sandwich. Which they put a mayo ketchup sauce with garlic that killed me!! Seeing them become a restaurant where their menu has escalated, and their creativity has continued to grow, fills me with pride and joy!! That mamposturria is something else!! But the entire menu is something out of this world!! I wish you all the success in the world, because you deserve it!! If you go to LA ISLA DEL ENCANTO., LA MANCHA DE PLATANO IS A MUST!! THEM REMEMBER TO THANK ME!

Sabado 1 de marzo de 2025 hora del almuerzo y nos fuimos para el lobby del edifico médico…read morelocalizado al lado del hospital Pavia Caguas, antes HIMA. La decoración es la misma del restaurante que había antes. El chef y uno de los dueños es el dueño del que era Funche. Ahora este local es más grande con un amplio estacionamiento y con valet cerca del local. Los sabores que los distingue son una cosa espectacular. Servicio excelente y ambiente acogedor.

Good and tasty lunch. Fresh lemonade and great " serenata de bacalao ". Good service.read more

We stopped here on the road between Ponce and San Juan, and since we didn't have a lot of time, we…read moredidn't wander too far down the Ruta del Lechon (Pork Highway). This place is right on the main highway, it's huge and packed so plan accordingly: we arrived before noon on a Friday, so we probably got one of the last parking spots (there's a guy managing or charging in the parking lot? not sure) and the line was manageable. A large group and some buses showed up after us, so it got really crowded! Anyway, we had a short line, had no idea what we were doing to order (I should have researched better) but pointed and nodded, and with some help from the nice people in line, ended up with two huge platters of pork, rice and some other sides - way more food that we probably needed. The food: delicious! I would say our #2 favorite meal in Puerto Rico, after Marmalade (but that was more than 10x the price!) The pork was delicious, juicy, flavorful, and the crackling was to die for! I wish they would package those and sell them - probably only good fresh, though. Rice and sides were adequate: my son tried to be healthy and said the salad and potatoes were ok, but you're really there for the pork. Cost etc.: we paid less than $50 for 2 enormous plates of food and some sodas. It was enough for 3 lunch servings, plus enough leftovers for 2 people to have the rest for dinner - so I guess 5 servings? The wait was not bad early on a weekday, but they must get incredibly overrun on weekends. It is entertaining to see the pork cooking on a spit (please don't come if you are vegetarian and sensitive to such things) and watch them hacking away with machetes. My husband wondered if the machetes are the same once used for sugar cane!

During our trip to Puerto Rico, we made a stop at a lechónera- a restaurant that serves lechón (one…read moreof PR's unofficial national dishes), which is a whole, slow-roasted pig. This restaurant is just one of many open-air roadside spots that serve lechón along "La Ruta del Lechón", aka the "pork highway" in Guavate. We got a half pound of lechon along with Mamposteao, which was delicious and filling. The pork skin hit a level of shatteringly crispy texture that I have never had from non-fried pork skin. We came later in the day, which unfortunately meant that the pork was slightly dried out. However, the texture and flavor of the lechón was absoutely delicious. It's a "build your own box" style restaurant where you choose which sides you want on the dipslay. Besides the mamposteao there were also other delicious-looking sides such as plantains/mofongo, beans, fruit, etc. There's a small parking lot outside the restaurant- one where the rule is you can only back your car into your parking space. Interesting. Would definetely come to try lechón here again!

Sábado 8 de julio de 2023 nos fuimos de almorzar en Caguas!! Centro y Corazón de Puerto Rico nos…read morefuimos para Borinquén Atravesada que es un campo un poco alto. Comida criolla y un ambiente tranquilo y familiar. El mofongo riquísimo y el Servcio muy bueno. Luego empezó a llover y cuando eso pasa en el campo el ambiente se transforma. Tiempo amplio estacionamiento y mesas exterior e interior.

Hacienda Muñoz is set in a truly beautiful location, surrounded by mountains with a classic…read morehacienda-style layout that gives the whole place a relaxed, scenic vibe. There's even a small coffee shop area off to the side, which adds to the charm. The service was attentive and pleasant throughout. We sat in the first dining area (there's apparently a second section as well), just to have drinks and some appetizers, and overall the experience started off well. The atmosphere is definitely one of the highlights here. That said, there was a significant issue with the food. The chicken wings we ordered were served with visible hair/feather remnants still on them, even after being fried. That's not just a small oversight; it's a basic food preparation and quality control issue that shouldn't happen in a restaurant of this caliber. Overall, the setting and service make this a place with a lot of potential, but attention to detail in the kitchen, especially cleanliness and proper preparation, needs improvement.

I personally only wanted to come here to buy coffee beans and to get a caffeinated drinks although…read moreI know that they offer coffee tours as well. It's a nice place to visit. They have a big field with coffee fruit bushes in the distance. They have a nice photo op. The store features a cafe with seating outdoors. They sell pastries and of course coffee. They do sell speciality coffees. I personally got to try their strawberry shortcake drink. I also got to buy coffee beans. Unfortunately they didn't feature roast dates on the bags. The staff was well informed about what bags to buy for what notes/tastes you prefer. It's a nice detour for anything coffee related.

Oooooiiiii!!! The Legendary La Ruta de Lechon (Pork Highway)…read more AMBIANCE Parking: Can definitely get busy during peak hours and weekends, but there's usually attendants and nearby parking options helping direct traffic. There's paid parking and street parking. All in all come early. Seating: Huge open seating areas with picnic-style tables and plenty of room for large groups, families, and celebrations. Take your pick, close to the live music or the local river for a more natural feeling. Vibes: The area keeps you busy from souvenir shopping, listening to music, or just Chinchorreo (like bar crawl but with pork)! The spot itself is alive on the weekend with music, people dancing, pig roasting and for a calmer pace, enjoying the scenery of the mountain, flow of the river and the chirps of animals around. Great place for a nice food adventure for families, friends, or just rolling through solo. FOOD / DRINKS Combo Plate (Recommend) I know it's important to save room to chinchorreo but especially if this is your first time, this should be your base. Lechon - Pick your protein, obviously I got pig - it was juicy, flavorful and tender slices of meat, and a nice piece of crispy skin. Morcilla - not your usual sausage but a rich flavorful with a chewy spiced earthy flavor. Pasteles - kind of like a tamale which was a savory soft doughy base. Arroz con Gandules - If they're out of their seasonal pasteles, then this is a nice savory with a lot of lot of lively flavors and seasoning. The portions overall were generous and very "family style" feeling. This is not tiny trendy food--you come hungry. CUSTOMER SERVICE Awesome! Props to the people that work the weekends for their consistent friendly service. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Good food, reasonable prices, and a one of a kind Puerto Rican vibe. From the mountain scenery, live local music, smoky aroma, and the general playful energy - this was a highlight of my trip I won't be forgetting for a while. When in Puerto Rico, La Ruta de Lechon is a must and make sure to stop by El Rancho Original. TIPS * Come hungry and come early (for parking and to get the best parts of the lechon). Weekends are the best as it is livelier.

I don't know what that rub/flavor is that they put on the pork at El Rancho Original but I vote…read morethis is the best pork on the Pork Highway. It is the last lechoneras on the street but if you are driving and making the stops make sure to leave room in your stomach for this one. Loved it a ton although I would have liked the band volume to be a little lower. Also we had other friendly customers jump in and help us when we messed up during our ordering. Then our line neighbors made sure we knew how to pick up our food when we were at the pick up station. Everyone here was so nice. Def come here!

Sábado 27 de abril de 2024 paramos aquí para almuerzo buscando comida local. Amplio…read moreestacionamiento con seguridad. Todo es al aire libre con bastante mesas y sillas. Siempre hay música o Dj para bailar. Sábado al medio día solo vinimos almorzar. Mientras esperábamos por el almuerzo hablamos con el de seguridad y el dueño del local. Cuando llegó el almuerzo todo estaba riquísimo. Servicio excelente y un ambiente tranquilo en el campo de Gurabo.

I'm not sure how this restaurant has such good reviews - both the food quality and service (at…read moreleast for non-locals) are terrible. We entered around 5pm before it got too busy and we're the first in line. They only had 4 people at the bar and waiting tables, but no one bothered to acknowledge us for at least 15 minutes. Once they finally did, they told us to wait and tried to seat the spanish-speaking couple clearly behind us. The waitress looked disgruntled when we said we were first. Service continued to be poor throughout dinner, part of our order was forgetten and we had to wave her down for every piece of the order. The food was nothing great either. They literally make everything cafeteria style in the back. The Christmas pork plate and mofongo were extremely dry with no accompanying sauces and the rice was extremely salty.

Good spot for tourists to sample our varied puertorrican cuisine. But be careful. Food is tasty but…read morecan also be salty. It may also come out lukewarm, which is not good. Prices are certainly reasonable but you may have to wonder why. You can skip the sangria, not good. As for me, I am NOT coming back.

If you are all about the experience, the ride, the view this is the place for you. Bring your 4x4…read morevehicle or ride the truck when available for just $5. Either way it will be a fun experience. Their is full bar, please be responsible or pass along your keys because you might not want to loss car/mind traction going down hill. Food is acceptable and they have a big spoon to serve. Prices are reasonable. Remember its all about the experience!!

Need your own 4x4 to get up there but the view is just amazing. The owner was very nice and lots of…read morelittle kittens to feed.