Great place to have a delicious Puerto Rican meal…read more Service was fast and efficient, no wait time when I arrived. Monday evening, holiday. Food was delicious, from appetizer to main entree. Recommendations were made and I went with all of them. Pork belly chunks that were seasoned with salt and pepper, and lemon was added afterward for a little more punch in the flavor. Shrimp creole was delicious. The red beans and rice mix makes you want to keep having more and mixing it all together gives you a flavorful punch in your mouth. Mofongo, aka , masked green plantains are only for those looking for something a little dry with flavor. Mines had steak and it was drizzled with mojito sauce and oil. Our server was excellent and recommended flipping it over to have the juice flow into the mofongo which she went ahead and did.. steak was well done and when mixed in had a great combination of flavor.. Ambiance feels like a local P.R spot, flags, art, music, and very fun ambiance. Enjoyed it. Definitely when I'm in the area will come again..

I visited el Bayu de la wela sara with a lot of hype and expectations, which were sadly not met…read more The service overall was A+ 5 out of five. The food was mixed . - Alcapurrias : 5 stars crunchy, juicy, proper size and flavor. - pork chunks mofongo: 4 stars, great flavor. Huge pork portion. - shrimp mofongo creole sauce: 3 stars sauce was on the saltier side and once it reached the bottom of the mongo it was "just too much" - churrasco (kids): 3 stars. A bit overcooked (kid refused to eat it) but it was decent flavor and tenderness. - beans: 3 stars, too salty - white rice : 1 star, felt dry and grainy like day old rice from the fridge.

Hidden Gem Alert!! This spot might not be on everyone's radar yet, but it definitely should be! I…read morestopped by with my mom and was blown away by how good everything was. I ordered the Pechuga a la Criolla mofongo, and wow--what a dish! The portion was super generous, packed with tender, flavorful chicken all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Every bite was delicious! My mom ordered the carne frita mofongo but I loved mine more!! Lol. Her's was good too if you prefer that type of meat. I also got a side of alcapurria, and it was piping hot, clearly made fresh. Crispy on the outside, perfectly seasoned on the inside... Absolutely hit the spot! The lady at the counter was kind and patient, answering all my questions since I wasn't familiar with a few of the menu items. Her helpfulness made the experience even better. This place feels like one of those underrated treasures you're lucky to stumble upon, and I can't wait to go back! Very authentic vibes inside... Loved it!

Best Puerto Rican restaurant; food well made, fresh and good quality; good variety of plates…read more Affordable prices. I recommend this restaurant.

I found this gem while walking Little Havana. The front immediately catches your eye with a big…read morepilon in the front. I was very excited to see a Puerto Rican restaurant in Little Havana. As a Puerto Rican this was my choice for an early dinner. The inside is absolutely stunning. The hostess greeted me and sat me down quickly. As I viewed the menu I was glowing with glee to see bacalaitos. Of course I ordered them and they were so crispy and so flavorful. I told myself eat only 2 but I ate 3. I also, ordered the mofongo because that is what they are known for. Wow, presentation is beautiful. It comes out in a pilon. I ordered the shrimp and criollo sauce. Wow, wow, wow! Really, this dish was so pallete pleasing. I felt like my mom cooked it. Yes, that good. The waiter was so nice and attentive. He recommended the sauce which fit perfectly with the shrimps. Overall, I loved this place. When I come back to visit I will return for more.

BEWARE. SCAM - We…read morechose this spot to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday, but the service at the end left a bad impression. Instead of reviewing the bill with us, the waitress went straight to charging the card and included an additional tip without explaining that gratuity was already built in. It felt deceptive and avoidable. Food was decent. I won't be returning due to the deceptiveness.

According to my cell phone directions from the yelp link and my besties map directions, we could…read morenever find the restaurant. Searched high and low.

The food was awesome. The waiter was attentive and efficient. The ambiance was awesome. Love the…read moredecor.

Some of the best Puerto Rican food you can find in South Florida. The staff is fantastic and the…read moreplace was recently remodeled. The place is clean neat and you feel like you are in Puerto Rico. The place should be called Comida (food) Del Encanto. The food reminds me of my mothers.

This restaurant offers authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with a varied menu and good flavors. The…read moreservice was excellent prompt. The staff was very attentive and kind. The restaurant has a family environment with good music that is loud enough to enjoy both the music and conversation. Highly recommend.

Una vez más lo recomiendo. Excelente lugar, un mondongo espectacular, el manposteado es una…read moreexperiencia muy nueva, su carne fría y el lección asado son platos a probar. Recomendado una vez más!

I have been craving mofongo for a while, and heard that this establishment. The ambiance was nice…read moreand the service seemed good and friendly. I ordered my food and a shake to go. They packed it up, and I was on my way. When I returned to my office, they had put in the wrong order. They gave me fried pork chicks with rice, instead of the Mofongo. I called and they apologized and stated that they were sending the order over immediately. The order never showed up. I waited over 2 hours, and my office is only 20 to 25 minutes away. I called back, and they have no record of anyone coming or of the initial conversation. This is absolutely ridiculous and I had asked about the order, while I was there. They confirmed and still gave me the wrong order. I'm done...hangry and done. Go at your own risk / discretion.

Stopped in for some appetizers after driving all day. They had just opened for the evening so…read moreweren't quite ready for us, but made us feel welcome none the less. We ordered beef sliders and appetizer sampler, as we watched them prep the bar. Sliders were good. Tasty, hot and lots of flavor. The sampler had everything (obviously) and we liked the queso frito, chicharon and both plantain choices. The sausage and wings were just okay. Our server Genesys was friendly and helpful. The food did not come out fast, but was worth the wait. Cute decor and they also had entertainment starting later in the evening.

I don't usually come on here to write bad reviews but this place was TERRIBLE. Not even sure how…read morethis place has any good reviews. First of all, my girlfriends and I bought 4 tickets to see the show. No one was checking tickets at the door so we could have come without tickets at all. We felt like we were scammed from the get go. Second, service was just abysmal. It took almost 30 minutes just for the server to come see us. Then the bottle of wine we ordered ($50 for a bottle of Josh) took another 20 minutes to get there. No water. The food was almost inedible. I'm not a person who EVER sends things back but this time I did because the mofongo was so dry I couldn't even swallow it. And the burlesque show.... I will say there was a few cool moments but some parts felt very... lacking in taste. Definitely not worth the ticket and meal prices. For sure will not be coming back here.

This place was amazing!!! Don't let the outside of the place fool ya. From the moment we walked in,…read moreeveryone was super attentive and the restaurant was super clean and welcoming. Most review stars will mislead you but this place deserves every star I gave. We were so hungry we didn't take a moment to take a picture of their food but trust me they did not disappoint on the flavor and presentation. Service was top notch. I wish they were in my town, I'd be there regularly!!! Well done!

I had a great experience at La Empanada Loca. I ordered the pollo a la plancha and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious--well-seasoned, cooked perfectly, and very satisfying. What really caught my eye, though, were the mofongo dishes coming out of the kitchen. They looked incredibly authentic and beautifully plated--definitely something I'll be coming back to try. The portions were generous, which made the meal feel like a great value. Overall, flavorful food, solid portions, and a spot I'd happily return to.