I love coming to this restaurant. But this time traveling to Lancaster, I was sad to find out that…read morethey relocated to another spot not too far away from the old location. LOCATION: This new location sits on the second floor of a building. Steps are pretty narrow, so I can't imagine the elderly being able to climb a flight and a half of steps to enjoy such delicacies. So the new location is absolutely beautiful and more fancy than their old location. I love the ambiance. I went there on a Saturday at approximately 4:00 p.m. and there was Zero clientele. It seems like this place may have lost a lot of customers due to the location being on the second floor, but I could be wrong. I'll be honest, very clean, well lit with many slits of skyline above. I love the decor it still reminds me of Old San Juan, along with the Spanish music playing in the background. FOOD: amazing as always, even though I was struggling because they removed one of my favorite dishes from the menu, which was ropa Vieja. You get a lot of food on your plate, and all of the dishes are very flavorful and cook to order. CUSTOMER SERVICE: I love how attentive the staff were even though we were the only ones in the place. The waitress is very knowledgeable about the dishes and extremely accommodating. I wanted something simple to drink like a lemonade, and they made me some from scratch, so I was so thankful. I would definitely recommend coming to this place if you're looking for authentic San Juan dishes

Cute little place! Amazing rum bar and the best pinacolada around! The food was authentic and very…read moregood! Definitely worth a try!!!

The customer service is amazing; the ladies there know how to treat a new customer. The place is…read moreclean and has outdoor seating only. Overall, I'd give the food a 3.5 out of 5; the flavors felt kind of weak. I got Arroz blanco con habichuelas guisada (white rice and stewed Puerto Rican beans) con carne frita (fried pork fritter) and the portion was a good ammount 5/5 there too. I also got two empanadas: one pizza, one beef, and cheese--those were a major hit, 5/5! I will be going back in the future to try all the other options they have because there's a lot to try

I was not expecting to find several Puerto Rican restaurants in Lancaster PA, but that's exactly…read morewhat I found! El Jibarito has a window to order takeout from and a backyard area with tables if you want to eat onsite. I liked the casual vibe of this restaurant. My fella had a pernil sandwich that he said was one of the best he's had, and my friend had a pernil plate. I had the mofongo with shrimp. The shrimp were really good and I liked that the mofongo didn't have chicharron in it, although it was a little dry. Overall great meal and experience and it was nice to meet the owner who was a sweetheart. I watched a steady stream of customers come and go while I was there, so its safe to say El Jibarito is a popular eatery in Lancaster.

Plain and simple, if you want a real taste of Lancaster, this is your spot…read more Pernil- Fantastic Carne Guisada- Great Rice and Beans- Delicious Tostones- Out if this world You honestly can't go wrong here. Yellow rice and beans are just as good as the white rice and beans poured over top. Their empanadillas are just cooked to perfection. The staff is so welcoming and very helpful in helping you decide what to eat at each meal! The layout is perfect, go down the line and see what you want to make your meal how you want it. If your looking for the best Puerto Rican Cuisine in Lancaster, this may be the place!

Went there today around 9:45am. Waited to order they just walk by me like I didn't existed. I kept…read morewaiting same thing for a few minutes. I can definitely understand stand it's a culture thing or there employee don't give a crap about costumers. OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH THINGS. WILL NEVER GO THERE NEVER AGAIN!!!

The place is small and really just a hole in the wall…read more Really good Dominican food! Hubby is Dominican and he really enjoyed the food and so surprised to find such good Dominican food in Lancaster hehehe Bacalao was delicious. Not to salty and perfectly shredded not to chunky. Guisado de Res was very tender and flavorful. Order to go!

El diantre! The mangu con lo tres golpes was amazing! Came here to get food for the bridesmaids…read morewhile they got their hair and make up done and ended up having everyone full enough to survive until the wedding! We came to the store and immediately wiped out their first trays of food which everything else looked amazing. The sample of the pernil skin was so crispy, better than my parents pernil but don't tell them . Gracias mi gente!

Food was so-so, atmosphere cramped and cheap, and the service was very slow. In a strange twist,…read moreit's a Hispanic-themed restaurant which offers you no sauces of any kind -- not even Tabasco. Kind of pricey, too.

The mofongo was the best I've had since my trip to Puerto Rico 2 years ago. Even better is that…read morethis spot is local and available whenever I have an urge to eat mofungo.

I'm devastated to hear they no longer do restaurant service. This food is incredible. The ambiance…read moreand service was seriously like home and family, even up on your first visit. Truly a unique place you won't find a match anywhere else. One of my favorites of all time. Thank you so much for everything you've given us, Flora! I wish you all the success.

Wonderful cozy experience with well prepared food offering wonderfully blended flavors. Service was…read morevery warm and welcoming.

We stopped by the stand inside the Lancaster Farmers Market and were so pleased! It's located in…read morethe far corner of the market (opposite the elevator) and everything we ate was delicious. I ordered the mini meal with flavorful pork and yellow rice, which was well worth the $7. Empanadas are $4/each with 3 or 4 flavor options. They wrap the paper to-go boxes in plastic wrap which keeps the juices contained while you travel. We will be back!

The service was good and the location was cool. Yet I'm lucky enough to have grown up eating really…read moreamazing Puerto Rican food. If you don't know Puerto Rican food then definitely try it. if you are familiar or grew up eating it. You'll know the difference. The market is a nice place to walk around and parking isn't too bad if you walk a couple of blocks.

Amazing spot! I want to give it 5 stars, but I'd like to try a few other places in town first…read morebefore deciding if this is truly the best. I'll definitely update my review once I do. The food was flavorful. I got the goat, and morcilla (blood sausage) and my partner got the beef, platanos, and yuca. His beef was fall-off-the-bone tender, platinum, and yuca was great. My goat was a bit chewy, and morcilla a bit dry, but still very tasty. I'd definitely come back to try their other à la carte dishes. There are so many choices even if I went back every day for lunch for a week, I still would not be able to sample all that they offer. I couldn't take a pic of my partner's plate as it was so good he inhaled all of it, I barely got any, and that's how you know his plate was amazing!! Service was awesome as well, the lady was so nice and helpful.

Authentic, homemade Hispanic deliciousness!!! Was staying 10 minutes away and was told the food was…read moreamazing. Had the Pernil & Yellow rice with beans on the side and a plate of oxtail, smothering the rice with gravy from the steamy food table you can choose from many delectable entrees, priced very well and all the food you can see was fresh. Huge assortment of imported juices & drink you will enjoy the Latin taste and smells of the kitchen that fill the room. Staff was very comforting and served high heaping plates you can feed 2 people with one serving. Hope you try this place. I will be returning without hesitation.

Now under new ownership and the name El Rincon Restaurant and Cafe, they brought quite a delicious…read moremeal for their Lancaster City Restaurant Week. First off LOVE the domino's setup inside the restaurant. Great cultural references to Puerto Rican and Dominican Culture. Menu is pretty extensive with tons of traditional dishes such as mofongo, tostones, pernil, rice and beans, pollo guisada, carne guisada, etc. We did the Lancaster Restaurant Meal Deal. 3 course for $29 dollars. Now don't get me wrong food was EXCELLENT. But 29 dollars was a little steep compared to other Puerto Rican and Dominican Cuisine restaurants in the Lancaster, York, Lebanon Areas! We got Tostones (garlic sauce was AMAZING!) typically tostones are served with mayoketchup (they have their own version of mayoketchup which was good as well!). The second course was their Pernil, Yellow Rice and side of beans. Also a fantastic dish. The Pernil was not fatty at all and had a great marinated flavor! The smoothie was the 3rd course. Morir Soñando. Think of an Orange juice smoothie/milkshake. Not orange creamsicle. I could drink one of these everyday! Very good would like to go back for the mofongo!

Esta comida para nada es de Ponce,yo nací hay, El mofongo es…read morehecho en una masa o le pone harina Pero no tiene textura,Bueno no voy a tirar la mala por que mi esposa me esta peliando que no escriba negativamente Perooooo No gasten su dinero aquí esto no es para nada Bóricua y menos de Ponce

I have to ask... a Trini restaurant in Lancaster?! Of course I had to see if it was actually worth…read moreit, especially as a doubles lover. WELL WELL... it exceeded every single expectation. The doubles? Exceptional. Soft, perfectly filled, and full of flavor. And the hot pepper sauce? Whew. It didn't just add heat, it elevated an already outstanding dish to another level. I ordered so many doubles I barely had room for anything else but I had to try the dhal and it was exactly what I needed. Comforting, rich, and done right. Everything tasted like true, authentic Trini food, the kind that makes you feel warm, satisfied, and already thinking about your next visit. I was literally craving it every single day for the rest of my Lancaster trip. The space itself is on the smaller side, but really cute and inviting. The service was great: friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience complete. Whether you're new to Trini food or already know what's up, Calaloo will not disappoint. Trust me, you'll be planning your next visit before you even leave.

Callaloo has been one of my favorite restaurants in Lancaster for quite a long time. Their flaky…read morebuss-up-shut bread paired with their perfectly seasoned coconut jerk chicken melts in your mouth. I always order the coconut jerk chicken and am delighted be the Trinidadian/Asian fusion mix their menu provides. Specials rotate, which is so much fun. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and even my gluten-free mother can eat here. The food is consistently good and the spice levels are high, so take them seriously! Especially the pepper beef. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone passing through!