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    Amapola Criollo Creativo

    3.6 (12 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Steak mofongo, medium rare
    Ashley J.

    People around here done really use Yelp. They used FB and Google. So if u really wanna see pictures and get a better sense, start there but definitely post here. This place is amazing. Obviously I'm here during covid19 times but wow i am blown away. Best meal I've had on the island. Everywhere you go all it is is fried food. This is innovated, reimagined boricua food... i would love to come here at night (not during covid times) I'm sure the vibe here is really dope. I look forward to my next visit. Also i saw them wipe down the chairs and tables when others left.

    Darren G.

    The ambience and food were both amazing. I asked the waitress for a recommendation and ended up having a fantastic meal of carne frita (fried pork in garlic sauce) and some of the best beans and rice I've ever had. I strongly recommend this place!

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    Vee C.

    This spot is a gem in Arecibo, beautiful murals, the staff was so friendly and amazing! Kevin took care of us and he was very attentive and great! The food is AMAZING! Everything was full of flavor and delicious. They also have life music! +++. Their drinks were so good, not watered down and you can taste the natural flavor of the fruits! Fully recommended go anyone visiting Arecibo!

    This is the entrance of the restaurant. Excellent food and service. Relax environment.

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    Had a wonderful time at Casita Miramar. Aalyah, our server did an amazing job of being able to…read morecommunicate and inform us about the dishes and accommodate anything we needed. Aalyah, thank you so much for making our last meal in San Juan so special!! The portions are huge! I split an app with 3 people and honestly the main dishes can be split among two people as well. It was very tasty especially the chicken, and the ribs! The place also looked amazing and we were given a semi-private room for such a large group. Thanks for having us!!

    For my last night in Puerto Rico, I wanted to go all out, and I ended up somewhere pretty special…read more Casita Miramar sits in a gorgeous old villa in the Miramar neighborhood, all hanging plants, twinkle lights, and vintage furniture, and the décor and ambiance alone had me sold before the food even showed up. I sat at the bar, and the staff absolutely made the night. Insanely nice and receptive, they talked with me the entire time, made recommendations, walked me through the dishes and the culture behind them, and kept the strong drinks coming, which I will never complain about. That kind of hospitality is rare and I can't say enough about it. Now for my one nitpick, and this is a me problem more than a them problem: I don't totally love Puerto Rican food. This is authentic comida criolla, which pulls from Caribbean, Latin American, and Spanish influences all at once, and my picky palate keeps asking what exactly it's trying to be. But the vibes, the people, and the setting made the whole experience more than worth it. Come for the criollo cooking, stay for one of the warmest rooms in San Juan.

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    4.3(77 reviews)
    58.7 km
    $$

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    Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. After placing my order, I waited…read moreapproximately 44 minutes for my food to arrive. When the Churrasco Mofongo ($27.99) finally came out, the portion size was surprisingly small and did not reflect the price at all. For nearly $28, I expected a much more substantial serving and better overall value. What made the experience even more frustrating was that I also ordered four pastelitos at $2.99 each, and those ended up providing more food and better value than the $27.99 Churrasco Mofongo. It's hard to justify paying nearly $28 for an entrée when a few appetizers totaling less than half the price leave you feeling like you received more for your money. To make matters worse, the staff was largely inattentive throughout the visit. It was difficult to get anyone's attention, there were no updates regarding the long wait, and customer service felt like an afterthought, only because the question "Can I have an update on my order" was asked to the staff. A 44-minute wait can be understandable during busy times, but keeping customers informed goes a long way, especially when multiple families sat, ate, and left before receiving the order. Overall, despite the churrasco mofongo tasting really good, between the excessive wait time, the lack of attentiveness from staff, and the disappointing portion size, I left feeling that the meal was not worth the price. I hope management takes a closer look at both the service and the value being provided to customers.

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    Amapola Criollo Creativo - puertorican - Updated July 2026

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