They say people need to hear something six times before they truly understand and remember it, so…read morelet me say this clearly: Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. Run to this place. I had the skirt steak with mushroom gravy, rice and beans with chorizo, and breadfruit as my side vegetable -- and it did not disappoint. Every bite was packed with flavor. You could taste the chef's love of feeding people in the food, and that kind of intention makes all the difference. The flavors were bold, comforting, and beautifully done. Nothing felt rushed or ordinary. It was the kind of meal that makes you pause and say, "Now this is good." The restaurant wasn't loud at all, which made it the perfect spot for a moderately priced lunch. Great food, great atmosphere, and a meal that leaves you fully satisfied. You will not go wrong here.

El servicio fue atento y el lugar acogedor. Lamentablemente, tiene un cocinero que no tiene EL…read moreMENOR CONOCIMIENTO de la cocina italiana. Opté por la "Pasta penne en crema Carbonara". esta es una salsa clásica de la cocina italiana la cual lleva un gran número de ingredientes. La que me sirvieron fue una pasta simple de crema, con pimienta y parmesano rayado. Insípida y servida con penne qué es básicamente un codito hueco. La salsa Carbonara se sirve con pasta larga para que la salsa se adhiera a la superficie de la pasta. No es una salsa para rellenar coditos. Este desastre culinario, lo devolví a la cocina con una clara explicación y, afortunadamente, no me lo cobraron. No es un mal lugar, pero el engaño y la ignorancia no se puede aceptar.

My second time coming here and the food are great. I've ordered the Habi Burger and it was the best…read moreburger I ever had. The bread was good and the cheese was hot and gooey. I'd recommend to any locals and tourists to this establishment.

Sabroso, excelente servio siempre lo recomiendo , buen ambiente, estacionamiento y mucho más…read more Accessible

Don't miss out on this restaurant! We have been here twice…read more Employees are wonderful! Views are fabulous! Bartenders are amazing! I asked for a fresh ginger margarita. Mind blowing! Lime juice, Blanco tequila, agave & fresh grated ginger! Yum!!!! ¡Gracias!

We stopped by for a couple of cocktails, didn't try the food…read more Our experience at Alavera was great. Found this place by mistake and glad we decided to stop. The views and energy of the restaurant is beautiful. A must visit. Our cocktails were delicious! The servers and bartender were attentive and helpful. Very curious how their food is so I guess we'll have to visit again!

We came here for some drinks. The margaritas here were okay. The servers were nice and really…read moreefficient. The restaurant overall was clean and very well themed. Unfortunately, we did not eat here. We just enjoyed a couple of drinks. I would definitely be back because these margaritas where great!

We stopped here right off the plane from Delaware to get lunch. We ordered queso fundido and…read moreguacamole. Both portions were delicious and HUGE. Then I got mahi tacos and my husband got the chicken burrito bowl. Both were fresh tasting and very good. The server was very accommodating to us, allowing us to have the huge booth to make things easier for us with our 6 month old and very helpful when she pulled a Coca Cola down onto me and her. Would recommend for a good sit down lunch near the airport.

I really enjoyed El Platanal. We were visiting Puerto Rico and met up with friends we hadn't seen…read morein a long time, so we were there for a long time. Our Server was really great and never rushed us throughout our visit. The restaurant itself is really big, yet has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Love the Plantains hanging all over. The Cuisine is a good variety of Carribean Creole, which I absolutely love. For appetizers, we had Bacalaitos and Queso Frito and for my main dish, I had the Milanesa with Rice and Beans. I wasn't crazy about the sauce and cheese on top of the Milanesa, but it was still good. Both of the appetizers were amazing! El Platanal has various locations, with the one in Carolina being the original. I really enjoyed the ambiance and the menu has alot to choose from, so I look forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu.

EL Platanal is open 24/7. We arrived in Puerto Rico from…read moreFort Lauderdale past 11pm and most places were closed. It was great to find this one open. Loved the tropical all Plantain theme and how spacious this spot is. They have live music during the day and it gets really busy. I'm sure it's a fun spot. The servers were helpful and friendly as always in Puerto Rico. We ordered Arroz manpostiado with turkey but you could also order pork instead. Rice was good. The Octopus salad was $25 good size portion. The fried cheese with guava sauce and mozzarella cheese sticks as appetizers were ok. The plantain soup ironically did not taste like plantain. Was not good. The texture was just off more like gooey. Not sure maybe because it was a rainy night not too many people but food was not the best. We did not try the authentic Puerto Rican dishes such as Mofongo as it was way late at night for heavy food. The place looks great for birthday celebrations and great for big gatherings.

Okay busy! This place was packed...packed so that is a good indication that it's good…read more My honey has a boat docked behind the restaurant so this is one of his favorite places to eat, but he warned they take a long time so what is a girl to do? Order it all to go! Ambiance is no frills and outside so come as you are. Let's get into it! Empanadas - so good! I should have ordered two of every kind but ordered just one and wished we had more. Coconut Shrimp - was a hit! Watermelon Juice was great for the adult beverages. Què PezCa'o is located all around the island so I know where to have lunch next time we return! Definitely a must try!

I ordered a whole snapper w/ white rice & beans & it didn't disappoint. The snapper was seasoned to…read moreperfection & the skin was crispy w/ the inside juicy. The beans were flavorful & added the razzle dazzle to the white rice. The service was excellent as well! Our(party of 3) waiter was very attentive,friendly, & made sure we were good throughout our visit.It's always nice when the staff checks in on you! One of the highlights of the evening was the live salsa music & the singer really sang to my soul. His performance was so moving & heartfelt that I even cried (that's how beautiful his voice was). It's rare for a restaurant experience to leave that kind of emotional impact (but this 1 certainly did). Between the delish food,outstanding service,& unforgettable live entertainment this was an experience I won't forget. If you're looking for gr8 food & a lively atmosphere, this is the place to be!!!

I loved it! The happy hours are great and the overall ambience worth the price. I work nearby, so I…read morelike to have lunch there, you can have local cuisine like rice with...

This is a nice little hidden gem in the area. I understand the reason for visiting Puerto Rico is…read morefor the Puerto Rican food. BUT, at times you want something different. This place was pretty busy for a Tuesday night. We were seated immediately and noticed they had a great happy hour deal. The decor was colorful and true to its Latin roots. My friends ordered margaritas but did not like them because the balance of liquor and flavorings did not meet the standards what we felt was a good margarita. Their nachos were delicious and their tacos were flavorful and very filling. Overall, good eats and fun atmosphere.

Looking for a place to eat in Good Friday, and our first three choices were closed... So glad we…read morestumbled onto this place! Food was intense and flavorful. We got the 8 taco box, and each one was unique and delicious. Good service, if a little slow, but the ambiance was solid... I didn't mind waiting.