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    Lela's Eatery

    4.2 (185 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Arlene S.

    I was in Puerto Rico for the bad bunny concert and stumbled upon this place. It is cute cozy and the food is solid.

    Avocado cilantro hot sauce
    Gladys S.

    Lela's is the definition of great service and outstanding food. It was easily the best breakfast we had in Puerto Rico--everything was cooked to perfection. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Our server and the entire team were attentive, friendly, and focused on making sure we had a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were generous for the price. If you're looking for a fantastic breakfast spot with excellent service and reasonable prices, Lela's is a must-visit.

    Coconut yogurt with fruit and granola. Yummy!
    Jessie M.

    Food was great, a tad overpriced though. Service was good but not the best. Ambience was nice. Loved the chango (birds),

    Lelas hotsauce
    Sherene N.

    I was waiting for a place worthy of 5 stars for my 500th review.Excellent choice for the last meal in PR. Lots of Brunch options. Wonderful service. Graceful staff. Friendly, vibrant and lovely. We ordered 2 yogurts with fruit. 1 eggs your way plus a side of bacon and 1 chorizo eggs. Everything was well prepared. Fresh and tasty. Remarkably, it was what I didn't order that held my heart. The bread with guava spread. OMG insanely delicious. They have a house hot sauce to die for as I've recently realized I am quite the hotsauce fiend. I simply have to have it. Theirs was avocado cilantro based and I was fascinated. Our waitress was simply the sweetest lady. Accommodating and kind being that we walked in before departure with 6 bags on us. She sat us at the longest bench and we fit comfortably between the bench, bags and chairs. The passionfruit drink was so good and natural tasting, real seeds inside. I loved this place. Would definitely recommend if in the area. Reasonable pricing too. They also have outside seating. Esthetically pleasing diner and very clean as well.

    Inside area
    Deirdre M.

    You can eat outside or inside. They get you seated very quickly. Maybe a little bit more expensive but worth it! The servers are very good at what they do and always are hustling. The place is clean and the coffee is great. We ate there 2 times in 6 days.

    Dean L.

    Great little brunch spot in Ocean Park right next to Loiza Street Station. Open air seating for larger groups. Service is welcoming and fast. Prices reasonable and menu varied. Coffee was good, from cappuccino to mocha, plus a booze menu. We actually split a huge Monte Cristo sandwich, that was sliced and stacked. Though they seemed to have made French toast, then put the sandwich together rather than dip it in egg and fry it. Cheese was not fully melted and sides were open. Also it's usually dusted in powdered sugar and served with a side of fruit or potatoes. They also had their own branded avocado hot sauce which was tasty. Great for people watching!

    Monte Cristo
    Lisa T.

    I found this place on the Yelp app where we were staying nearby and the options/ menu looked wonderful so we decided to give it a try. This restaurant is very popular. We had to wait about 25 minutes before we seated. The food is fresh and the service is terrific. The menu is moderately priced. I must add that they have homemade guava butter and it was so delicious. I've never had that before. You must try it unfortunately they don't sell it. My husband and I liked it so much. We went back the next week.

    Avócado toast
    Grace G.

    Super cool brunch spot in Puerto Rico! The food was delish and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed it, they ended up playing live music in the afternoon so it was a vibe, I would def come back.

    Victoria's Eggs Benedict | 4/28/2023
    Samantha C.

    Firstly, the staff here is so friendly! The decor is good and the food is even better. Everything tasted fresh and everyone at the table ordered something different and we thoroughly enjoyed everything. I personally ordered the VICTORIA'S EGGS BENEDICT and it was heavenly. The table got the FRENCH TOAST GUAYABA-QUESO to share and we had no words, literally. Absolutely amazing. Highly recommend coming here and my friends and I are 100% coming back. Also, not sure if this is still a thing because it's been a while since we've been here, but they used to have bottomless mimosas on Weds and Fri!

    Pancakes
    Kai M.

    This was the PERFECT birthday treat! Shoutout to Chris, our waiter, for his excellent service and recommendations. We started off the morning with lattes and coffee and both were brewed well! For starters, we tried the Amarillo y chorizo homemade croquetts and honey, these are to die for! Main dish: I ordered the guava-cheese French toast and my boyfriend ordered the Jimmy churrasco and eggs. Listen well, the portions are HUGE! My French toast immediately filled me up after a few bites and I had to tap out. The flavors added to this French toast, makes it one of the best I've ever had! And yes, you're able to taste the fresh guava and cream cheese in each bite! Omg, I'm excited just thinking back. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed his dish and like me, he had leftovers. We concluded the meal both stuffed yet satisfied! A true description of how amazing this food is and how likely you are to enjoy your dish! I highly recommend this place to anyone.

    Chip and Scot
    Chip W.

    "Had an amazing experience at Lela's! The service was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and Jamal made us feel truly welcomed from start to finish. The food was just as impressive--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish exceeded expectations. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great dining experience!"

    Nequel B.

    Now this wait took forever. The staff was super kind but it took almost an hour before we were seated we had a large groups I don't recommend going with more than 4 people in order to not have to wait a long time to seat and eat. The food was good, not life changing but it was good. We enjoyed our time once we had our food. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating.

    Dirty iced chai

    Jamal was great! The food was great! The price was great! This place is so great! 10/10 recommend.

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    Mallorca - mallorca w/ butter

    Mallorca

    4.2(848 reviews)
    6.4 km
    $$

    I guess Mallorca is a traditional sweet bread with powdered sugar on top. Our funny waiter who…read morespeaks lightning fast Spanish but also does pretty well with English gave us samples of Mallorca. We ordered more with bacon, egg, cheese, and some with ham and cheese. They were serving lunch so we tried the Pernïl and rice and beans. We also got a salmon plate and a chicken cacciatore cooked in Spanish rice. The restaurant is old and very unassuming, but it doesn't stop the crowds of people to come and visit and see old San Juan history which this building has to be part of. It's not glamorous but you feel like you transported back into the very early years of Old San Juan when maybe it was still just San Juan.

    A MUST if you're staying in Old San Juan!! The greatest breakfast in a really traditional…read moreold-school cafeteria. Pictures of Old San Juan in the early 1900s line the walls to show how little the town has changed in the past century, and Mallorca Cafetería is a gem that has withstood the test of time. Definitely an affordable breakfast as the most expensive mallorca is still under $10. Cafe con leche in styrofoam cups is a staple that is great even in the heat. Definitely worth getting a cup of orange juice as it is freshly squeezed to order. During my stay in Puerto Rico I had several mallorcas around the island but none come close to what I consider the original. Pressed and doused in powdered sugar it's surprisingly both light and filling. We had tried coming at around 9a the previous day and there was already a long line outside so we chose go to somewhere else but made sure we were out the door by 6:30a the next day to get to Mallorca before it opened and there was still a bit of a line. We were able to get in and situate ourselves once they opened at 7a; there are lots of small tables with chairs which we chose because we had a larger group but if dining solo or with one person it's definitely a great experience to sit at the bar for a more traditional feel. Again, this is a must for me every time I am in San Juan and I'm happy to carve out some time for one of the greatest breakfasts you can have. Would rate ten stars if it were possible.

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    Mallorca w/ ham and cheese

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    Anita Gelato - Ashford Avenue location in PR

    Anita Gelato

    4.7(120 reviews)
    1.4 km
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    I did not took a picture of my gelato, but this place was the bomb!! It was delicious and the staff…read morewas very kind !! Will definitely comeback for more!.

    It was such a delicious treat! This gelato shop is located on Ashford Avenue in Condado. There were…read moremounds of gelato with so many unique flavors & combinations. We just couldn't pass it up. So, let's talk about the history. It all started out as "Anita La Mamma del Gelato" in Tel Aviv back in 2002. "La Mamma del Gelato" that you see on the walls inside this shop represent the mother (Anita Avital) & son (Nir) duo who started it all. It's grown to many more locations to include NYC and Miami. There's even a sub-brand of Anita Gelato called "Golda Gilda" that is very popular in Israel. I have to be honest when stating that I've never heard of either gelato brands until seeing this shop near our hotel. We each decided to get the smallest cup size that includes 2 flavors. I selected Pavlova Mixed Berries and Chocolate Pistachio & Kadayif. There was a white chocolate version of it as well, but I decided to stick with the traditional milk chocolate. I don't remember what flavors my husband picked out. I'm pretty sure he enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed mine. I especially loved the chocolate pistachio one. That layer of pistachio cream & crispy kadayif was delightful. I didn't taste any pavlova in the mixed berry gelato, but it was still wonderful. They're very good about giving out samples for those who are unsure and want to get the perfect flavor. I wish we had returned to try more. It was a delicious & relaxing experience. The service was great. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. We fortunately arrived in the late afternoon when it wasn't too busy. Definitely do not pass this one up when in Condado.

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    Chocobar Cortés - Mallorca Sanwich con Huevo y queso

    Chocobar Cortés

    4.5(183 reviews)
    1.7 km
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    Food was delicious atmosphere at 10/10. We had a lovely time at this place. Absolutely put the…read morecheese in your hot chocolate!

    It's the chocobar extension of the Caribbean Chocolate Cortés brand of bars that are similar to the…read moreFrench Chocolat-Menier used for making hot chocolate. I've bought them at the grocery store for my mother over the years when I couldn't find Menier. I was hoping to see some unique desserts at Chocobar Cortés. Let's just say that the chocobar at this location was not what I was expecting. It's like an express version of their original one in Old San Juan. This is located in the lobby of the Condado Palm Hotel. There are 2 entrances. Don't make the same mistake we did by trying to access at street level. That door is locked. You'll need to enter through the hotel lobby. The service is very slow here. There was only one other person there. We ordered a box of 6 chocolates and payed for it. I'm guessing he was making a drink for the other guest because he asked us to wait a few minutes. It ended up being longer so he told his colleague (who just came back from a break) to make up the chocolate box for us. Unfortunately, it took even longer as this other guy was more interested in the 2 young girls who just walked in. The chocolate bonbons were good, but nothing unique. It's the same artisan chocolates that you see everywhere for the same high price. Perhaps this location is better for their specialty cocktails in the evening time. I was looking forward to trying the choco-latte at some point. I doubt there will be a next time.

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    Chocobar Cortés - Dubai Chocolate and 2 Coquito (top) Piña Colada and 2 Rum (bottom) flavored bon bons

    Dubai Chocolate and 2 Coquito (top) Piña Colada and 2 Rum (bottom) flavored bon bons

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    Paulina Escanes - Pollo Peruano

    Paulina Escanes

    4.4(226 reviews)
    1.1 km
    $$

    Im afraid to tell you that, just like me before today, you have been making poor life choices, if…read moreyou have never been to Paulina's Escanes. Walk, run, drive, float, fly, cancel that trip to Hawaii; do what you need to do; Eat dinner here immediately! I mean like, right now. It's 4am and you're in Wisconsin? Don't care. You should be here. I went out looking for a healthy salad after days of eating very rich foods. Planned to go to Opa! Opa was packed, but the doors were locked and the sign was off, despite not closing for another hour according to maps. Oh well. What's this up here? Paulina's. Ok let me check Yelp. Great ratings let's see if they have salads. Right on Ashford, indoor and outdoor seating. It was packed and there was 45 minutes til close. So I went straight to the bar. The server/bartender gave me the best service on this trip. She was prompt, checked in me at the right time, spoke to me in Spanish when I tried but English when I needed to. She was warm and smiled to everyone. While she made drinks i asked random things about the island, the language, and she seemed happy to tell me about it. Vibe was elegant, slightly high scale. I didn't know until I saw the menu... oh this is a Mexican restaurant! I drank an old fashion. It was delicious but tasted a little weak. Not sure how that can be when it's all liquor basically. Maybe I was just in a mode. But it was good. In retrospect, wtf am I drinking an old fashion for? Should have had something more Caribbean! They had a great looking salad called El Orgánico iirc. But then I saw this interesting dish that came with a side salad. It is called "Torta elote de escanes" I think. Something like that. In Arizona a torta is a sandwich on a bun de Frances or Bolio. So I was struck when I read the description. Something about a corn soufflé, with green chiles. Sounded good but not crazy good. But then it went on "this is the one thing you should order at Paulina." Ok, who am I to argue? I ordered the torta elote; and two taquitos de pollo al pastor. (Chicken pastor tacos). She explained that the torts also had mushrooms and sour cream and is that ok. Yes, sounds great! Tacos came out first. Fantastic! I live in Arizona and am no stranger to pastor. This was top tier; probably the best I've had. Insanely tender chicken on a pan-toasted tortilla with pineapple and some sauce. Out of this world. But honestly, compared to what's coming next, I almost forgot all about those perfect tacos. Out comes the "torta". It looks like a rectangle piece of cornbread with crème and tomatoes on top. Served simply on a white flat plate, soufflé (torta) on the left, and the salad on the right. Ate the salad first. It was the low light. Fresh and tasty, but the dressing needs a bit more pop imo: maybe vinegar. I cut off a piece of the corn bread thing, being sure to include a bit of every ingredient. I'm lost for words. I don't know what to say. This is the perfect creation. This is a godly creation. I will never forget this. Now, as I mentioned, I'm from Arizona. So I love corn. I live green chiles. These are southwest flavors so maybe I'm biased. But this thing was perfect in every way as far as I'm concerned. What she said was sour cream I think was actually crème fraiche. But I don't care what you call it. Torta, sour cream, whatever! One of the best dishes I've eaten in my life. 6 stars.

    Excellent service and great food. They ha a very cozy atmosphere. The servers are very polite and…read moreknow very well the menu to help customers with their questions.

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