Metropol delivers exactly what you want when you're craving classic Puerto Rican comfort food -- generous portions, bold flavor, and consistently solid execution. We ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes, churrasco (skirt steak) with arroz con gandules, grilled potatoes with peppers and onions, and fries -- and every plate came out hot, well-seasoned, and substantial. The fried chicken had a crisp, golden crust and stayed juicy inside. The mashed potatoes were indulgent (cheese and bacon done right). The churrasco was the standout: nicely charred, flavorful, and cooked properly for the cut. The rice had authentic depth -- you can taste the sofrito and pork. This isn't a trendy, minimalist dining experience -- it's hearty, satisfying, and true to traditional Caribbean flavors. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, service was efficient, and the value for portion size is hard to beat. If you're in San Juan and want dependable, flavorful Puerto Rican staples without pretense, Metropol absolutely delivers. Would return without hesitation. read more

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Service is horrible. Food is not good no flavor and definitely not worth the horrible service.

Had a great mojito! This place is very cute and fun. The service is very fast. A nice dinner. read more

Metropol - Mojito - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Food 2/10 Service 3/10 Ambiance 9/10 Food did not taste fresh or good The service was slow but I do admit it was crowded this Wednesday at lunch. There is indoor & outdoor seating There's an extensive menu of typical Puerto Rican cuisine items. My friend never got the beans and rice she ordered so she only ate her crema de plátano soup. The maduros I ordered as a side, were a bit hard. read more

Metropol - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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We chose the Metropol after it was recommended by our Uber driver. Although there was a wait, we got lucky and were able to find a place at the bar. Ordered an Old Fashionrd and Puerto Rican Mule. The OF was simply outstanding! The bartenders used Woodford as a standard which was even better. Drinks were reasonably priced at $10 & $12. I ordered the shrimp Mofongo and hubby ordered the skirt steak. The shrimp Mofongo was good and my husband loved the steak and the rice that came with it. The bartenders were super friendly and loved the overall energy of the restaurant. Not to mention - the location can't be beat! read more

Metropol - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Ive eaten at several different locations of Metropol and each time the food was reliably good. The trifongo is delicious, particularly with pork. I've also had the chicharron de pollo that, while tasty and fried crispy can be incredibly salty. The service is good, not remarkably fast but good nonetheless. The ambiance, particularly of the Sheraton location is fairly lively. I cannot say that this is a particularly stand out restaurant but seems to provide a reliable interpretation of good Puerto Rican food. read more

This place is across the street from the Sheraton Convention Center & Casino. I highly recommend it. I was here a a Friday solo and was seated near the bar. It was very loud at about 4:30PM with folks into their TGIF mood, so I understood and enjoyed the people watching( mostly men) opportunity. I had the very tasty 1/2 Cornish hen which you could pull from the bone with a folk with a black rice. I should not have ordered the green plantains, my 1st time trying the green. I prefer the ripe, I learned so that's on me. The white sangria was the perfect drink to accompany my entree. Service was vey prompt and I got my food sooner than I expected. In the attached photo, I have already shredded the breast portion of the Cornish hen. I took the thigh/leg portion in a togo box, to much food. I asked for hot sauce and got the one shown in my photo. That kicked the flavor up another notch into the Wow category. My bill came to about $20 before taxes and tip. If you omit the Sangria, this dinner would be inexpensive compared to what I am used to. read more

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If you come here and happen to get a server named Roberto, then you are in for a good time! This guy has such a great personality and we were amazed at his beautiful singing voice when he came out singing at one point. The Sampler Criollo is HUGE and a great way to try different items on the menu amongst your group. As for the entrees, they were properly seasoned and cooked well with each respective dish. I enjoyed the seafood stew, but the skirt steak was the best entree and the accompanying rice, beans, and plantains were tasty. The flan was a little too sweet for my liking to enjoy the entire piece, but for sharing it was just fine. I'm not sure if I would have rated this place a 5/5 if it weren't for Roberto's service. The food was good, but didn't blow me away whereas Roberto made it an experience to remember. read more

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We arrived around 9 PM and there was a waitlist. We didn't think we would be able to get in as the place closes at 10. This just speaks to the popularity of the place and they were able to get us in fairly quickly. Service and food were great for the busyness of the restaurant. We both order the Mofongo and they were full of flavor but the meat and plantains were really hard to eat. We are concluding that maybe that is a style of it for this specific restaurant. The chicken wing is worth phenomenal very juicy and very well seasoned. read more

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The tamales are absolutely Amazing. The tres leche was some of the best I've ever had. Great food, Service and Ambience Great!! read more

Metropol - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Food and drinks were good. It's a must try one time. Try something new and ask questions! read more

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The space is pretty big, and bustling. The staff are attentive and friendly. The food is a good portion and delicious. read more

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We had such an amazing time at dinner tonight. Our server Cesar was such an awesome guy. (I'm going to request him on our next visit!) He gave great recommendations and thankfully everything was spot on. I always compare all Puerto Rican food to my mom's... and honestly I'm always disappointed... but not tonight! The carne guisada was very flavorful. The tostones de pana were an option for a side, so of course I had to choose those. My friend had the grilled chuletas and really enjoyed them with the maduros and arroz con gandules. We are staying at the Sheraton right across the street, so we will definitely be back. read more

Located across from the beside the Convention Center, Sheraton Hotel and Districto T-Mobile - you can walk over for a great meal. The restaurant is vibrant, buzzing and stays busy. We sat on the patio to watch the cyclist riding by on a Tuesday evening. Our server was very friendly and attentive. He was working the entire patio so he had to juggle a bunch. He also provided some recommendations on what to eat. We ordered the calamari to start, Steak Mofongo, Fish Tacos, Fries, Lasagna, Rice & Beans, Pepper Steak, House Salad and Maduros for dinner. To drink we had Sangria and a Margarita. Dining with picky teenagers is always a task but we were successful here. They loved their entrees and came back the next day for more! My Pepper Steak was tasty. Paired with rice - it was how I remembered it growing up in the Bronx. This is a local restaurant with a few locations on the island. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Great service and good food . Menu is Puerto Rican dishes . Enjoy the sampler . Children's cheeseburgers of three was big enough for adult. Enjoyed my steak with egg. Vegetables and plantains were tasty. Enjoyed sitting outdoor with nice breeze. read more

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I went to Metropol for lunch on my first afternoon in San Juan. I was so happy to see they had Cuban offerings, so that's what I went with. I ordered the roast pork with moros (black beans and rice cooked together) and tostones (twice fried plantains). Everything was delicious! The portions are large enough to share, even if you're hungry! Service was a little slow, but efficient and friendly. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again! read more

Metropol - Pernil (roast pork), moros (black beans and rice) and tostones (twice-fried plantains)...Cuban food craving taken care of! - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Stopped here while on vacation in PR, Service was ok could have been friendlier given the vibe of being bothered. The food was not so good. we went in for quick bites as we were not very hungry we ordered some appetizers like Bacalaitos (overcooked and super greasy), Wings (overcooked no sauce to dip), Shrimp stuffed Plantains - Tostones rellenos de Camarones( plantains were super salty and hard like cooked for a while and left out for a while before being served). Drinks were the only thing that saved our day, We had a Coconut Mojito and a Sangria Kudos to the bartender. Being in the San Juan convention area I expected better service. read more

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This food was SO tasty! The white rice and beans were perfect, the empanadas with mayo-ketchup were amazing, and that piña colada? On point! Ask for Vivian as your server -- and big shoutout to Michael for the great table service. Everything was delicious! read more

Large portions of tasty food. Had the Sampler Criollo, which is fried diced pork, chopped skirt steak, fried diced chicken and fried plantains. Delicious. And two orders of this was more than enough for five people as a shared appetizer. I had the fried pork chops as my main. Very good but could have used some sauteed onions with it to make it perfect. Service was very good on a crowded Saturday night. Would dine here again if back in the area. read more

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Shopping my heart out at the mall of San Juan I needed a bite to eat. This place was recommended by someone at my hotel. It did not disappoint. The decor was pretty basic. The food was definitely not basic. The flavors were jumping off the plane. I had the Mofongo with fried pork. I loved the little pickled red onions on top. I also love the little mayo, ketchup blend that they brought to eat with it. I would definitely go back and try other things on the menu. read more

Metropol - Mofongo with fried pork and pickled red onions - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Metropol has been a Local Restaurant that I have been going since the 90's with family and friends. It's food, service and ambiance for Puerto Rico is delicious, healthy and local appetizing. There is Something on the menu from child to senior (ME) read more

Great food. Yellow rice and ceviche was excellent! Service was very friendly and nice vibe. read more

Metropol - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Waitress spilled fish oil all over my new shorts & shoes. Expected management to assist with the bill or at very least offer to pay the laundry bill. Not a chance! In fact, manager told me it was an accident so the restaurant is not responsible. Obviously, my family will not be returning! Food is mediocre. read more

Food is excellent, customer service top notch, in spite of having a lot of traffic they pay attention to detail and treat you with the personal touch. Harain the manager sets the tone , Xioneliz, Cesar y Abraham echo the personal touch. Will continue to visit as the food is great and a great price. Great job read more

expensive for the taste. It was like $130 for 3 ppl. The waiter imposed a 20% tip the service was no good. I gave the tip because I didn't want him to ruin the trip. read more

Honestly a hidden gem that has good food, nice service and doesn't cost a ton to enjoy. The food cam quickly, we tried their sampler platter. My favorite was the beef empanada. I got the garlic shrimp mofongo which was perfectly cooked and seasoned, not mushy which is important to me. The salmon was also very good, and actually melted in your mouth. It was delicious. The Cuban platter and other dishes were great. Would definitely recommend again. read more

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I was talking to Dave, and I told him I wanted my food NOW, but unfortunately it did not come NOW. The food left a weird after taste, and was much smaller than told. here is a picture of the food. disruptor_food.pdf the food was incredibly gassy however read more

Delicious dining experience ....including the most exceptional dessert, the coconut flan. read more

Metropol - Coconut flan - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Fantastic fare, great service, busy ambiance. Cuban restaurant with 9 successful l locations in PR. Great drinks, fairly prices, no $20 nonsense. Today I'm having Thanksgiving dinner, with meat stuffing, and holiday salad. Very diversified menus. Cuban specialties and everything else you would want in NYC. Delicious meatballs. Fish, Chicken. read more

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I was hungry for some Puerto Rican food and my sister recommended Metropol. The place was amazing and the food was delicious. Service was pretty fast and good too. read more

Metropol - Cornish Hen with yuca. Delicious - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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One of my favorites when visiting San Juan. The portions are huge and the prices are pretty good. They have a full bar with lots delicious drinks to choose from. I always have the chicharron de pollo with rice and beans. It's always delicious and there's always leftovers. My server was incredibly nice and I love the fact that this restaurant is attached to the Sheraton. I travel often for work and it's nice to have something local instead of generic hotel food. read more

Metropol - Chicharron de pollo and red beans and rice. - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

If you're in San Juan and craving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, Metropol is the kind of place that makes your taste buds dance salsa even if you have two left feet. From the moment I walked in, I knew my wallet was about to get a workout, but hey -- some workouts are worth it! I started with the sorullos and alcapurrias for appetizers, and wow -- talk about a warm-up routine for your palate. The sorullos were perfectly golden, crispy on the outside, and just the right level of sweet and savory on the inside. The alcapurrias were so flavorful and crispy that I almost clapped after my first bite. I didn't because, well, public decorum, but they deserved it. For my main course, I had the mofongo with mariscos al ajillo, and let me tell you, this dish didn't disappoint. The mofongo was a beautifully garlicky, fluffy tower of plantain goodness, while the seafood in garlic sauce was fresh, tender, and swimming in a buttery, garlicky bath that made me want to dive in headfirst. I may have considered licking the plate, but I figured that's frowned upon in a place this nice. The service? Decent, though not quite as spectacular as the food. Let's just say my server wasn't sprinting with excitement, but they did the job and didn't leave me high and dry. Pricey? Yeah, but like a good vacation souvenir -- absolutely worth it. You're not just paying for food here; you're paying for a culinary postcard from Puerto Rico that you'll remember long after your last bite. If you're in San Juan, give Metropol a try -- it's got flavor, flair, and enough garlic to ward off vampires for days. read more

我喜欢的Pina colada所在地～Metropol 炸猪排非常大份，建议预估一下战力再挑战。我一个不喜欢猪皮的人，跪倒在这一层猪皮上了，油香四溢，油而不肥，脆而香。 Pina colada这款独有的鸡尾酒每家的做法都不太一样，如果和我一样不喜欢太甜的话，可以order减少甜味，比起La Casita de Rones的，沙冰调酒，调制均匀，味道融合的更加好，个人强推 另外有点惊喜的是他们的yellow rice，真的好吃。 这家是我本地客人推荐的本地风味的代表店，除了注意不要吃太饱积食，以及比较咸，来自温州口味川味的我表示非常好吃，不排除个人口味因人而异 read more

Metropol - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I'm sorry this was not worth $24.00, the breaded steak looked like it was sitting in oil, the rice was salty and cold and they were cheap with the plantains... I've had better at this restaurant and this was not it!!! I gave it three stars cause I've had good meals at this restaurant but if this was my first it would have been 1 star. The tres leches was good but I know they order that dessert from another company so I can't even give them credit for that. read more

Metropol - Breaded steak, rice mamposteado, tres Leches - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

i was expecting som good ah food but when i pull uh food was shi man. At first da foo was lookin MADD good i cant lie, but den i taste it. On dave it taste like some ahh. like i ain even gonna lie fam eh pho num grave twinkle read more

Yum yum yum. There are two musts here: Media Gallinita con Congri and Arroz Malposteado. Fresh, well balanced, bursting with flavor. Feels like homemade in a nice setting. Their to-go game is pretty strong so order ahead.... read more

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The service was ok. We had a party of 6 but the waiter kept forgetting my order not once but twice! The food was average. Not traditional Puerto Rican flavor like other places I have visited. I guess if you're here for a night it's a good place but trust me and go somewhere else. Overall the place is average at best and I won't ever come back. read more

Metropol - Puerto Rican Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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food was really good, however it took to long for us to get our food. At least an hour for the main dishes and 30 minutes for the desserts. Spent more time waiting then eating. had to call waiter multiple times for food. read more

Domingo 25 de junio de 2023 una de las mejores opciones de comer barato en el Centro de Conversaciones es ir al Metropol. Comida caribeña siempre bien sabor y gran variedad de platos. El servicio fue atento y rápido. Está ubicado dentro del Hotel Sheraton y al lado del casino. Para mi fue una buena experiencia y tenía hambre así que me lo comí todo!!! read more

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Delicious and fresh traditional Puerto Rican home cooking - good service. Near the convention center. Big portions