If you want authentic Puerto Rican food this is the place. It's a chain restaurant with lots to offer on the menu. I was staying at at the Embassy suites and it was close. The menu is big. Portions are good and prices are fair. I didn't take any pictures of the food because I was hungry and ate it all lol. This is what I ordered. Chicken soup with Mofongos- very good Stew chicken with rice and beans- very good Mini yuca alcapurrias-very good Guava cheesecake-very good I also love they have plenty of sauces the cilantro oil, garlic oil, hot sauce, and of course mayo ketchup. All of the above with a drink was less than $25. I'll for sure be back when I visit again. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Outside - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

The food was pretty good and it was super easy to get to from the beach. The tostones were magical! The employees were super friendly and the place was well maintained. I would come back for the tostones. read more

I stopped in at the recommendation of someone else. The staff is bilingual and I tried to remember a little of my español. Good food at reasonable prices if you like avoiding the mainland food brands. There was enough room for small groups to come in, eat and relax from the heat. I'll be back. Oh and the lemonade! Absolutely. Perfectly balanced and not too sweet. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - # 16 - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Ok customer service. Ok food. More like a fast food for Spanish food. Dim lighting. Tables needed cleaning. Small portions. Great Frappes.

This was our first stop after a long day of travel. It was near our Airbnb, had great reviews and it did not disappoint! It is definitely a casual feel. We were tired and wanted some place where we didn't have to dress up. There was a little line but it went fast. We ordered our food and it took about 7 min for everyone to get their food from ordering. I ordered chicken Mofongo and arroz con gandules. Everything was 10/10. My family really enjoyed their food as well. The teens probably went 3 times during our stay. I was impressed with the prices and quality of food. I will definitely be back! read more

I ordered some chicken with Mofongo. Really bad, deep-fried yuka in the shape of a doughnut. The meat served here is something that I would not serve anyone. This is supposed to be a Fast food for Puerto Rican food. I am not impressed and not a fan. read more

This is like a Puerto Rica fast food place in the hotel zone of Isla Verde. This was recommended to us by a local. They have traditional food. We had the #14 I believe. It had steak, Carne (fried pork), i believe combo #8. The prices are about $10-15 a combo. No refills on drinks. I will recommend to try both the white rice with sauce and the yellow rice they are both delicious. The meat and carne were good. It was fried pork and grilled meat. It looked like a fast food restaurant. A group of 12 ate and enjoyed the meal. Give this spot a try. read more

The restaurant gave a vibe, a fast food restaurant and the food had some flavor to it. I was looking for more flavor, but it didn't really met my expectations. read more

DELICIOUS food. Order at the counter wait for your name to be called. Many authentic options to choose from. Service was fairly quick. Lowest prices here. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Chicharrón de pollo (dark meat) tostones - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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For a fast food place, I got some quality stuff!! I'll recommend the mufungo and the #1. Food came out fast and staff was friendly enough. When options are slim and you don't know where to eat, but looking for PR food I say this place is pretty safe. I don't know how "authentic" it is but it was pretty tasty! Only thing is I would skip the salad side option. Was a little sad. Idk if I would eat in person the place is a bit bare and seats were flipped like they were closed but other than that solid!!! read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - #1 and #3 - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Food was authentic, tasted great, and was fast! Restaurant was not great esthetically but served its purpose. A bonus is there is a drive thru! read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Better then expected! Food comes out quick. Seating inside and drive thru available. Was pleasantly surprised with the food here. read more

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Great food at a great price and within easy walking distance of our hotel. Service was prompt and courteous.

Good Puerto Rican food. Many locals enjoying this restaurant too. Highly recommend the sampler platter. Service was fast and fresh food. Ambiance was similar to ARBY's in the states. read more

This restaurant is conveniently located near the beach, and I feel like it can best be described as Puerto Rican fast food. The menu is fairly long but if you're like me and not wowed by the cuisine of Puerto Rico, you may not find anything. There was a line when we arrived, but the line moved quickly. I ordered the tostones rellenos with mushroom and meat, and they seemed fairly bland (but that seemed to be the theme of PR food to me). I added hot sauce to the plantains, which helped, but it still felt like it was missing something. If you're not prepared to wait for some of the other dine-in restaurants in the area and you want a non-American fast food option, this is worth a try. Prices are high for fast food (in my opinion), but the wait for food wasn't too bad and there was plenty of seating available. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

I went to this place expecting a good experience and that's not what I got. Let's start with the good, the service was good the staff was friendly, most Boricuas are! I had the churrasco(Puerto Rican style BBQ) and the shrimp mofongo. The shrimp mofongo was descent, the mofongo was pretty dry but it had a good taste and the shrimp flavor was okay. The churrasco on the other hand was not good at all, specially the meat! The meat had a really weird texture and flavor, like it was on its way going bad? Just a very weird taste. I paid nearly $20 bucks for this plate alone took ONE bite and threw everything else away. Good thing I did cuz I felt slightly sick shortly after and not so much cuz I only took one bite. I was kinda disappointed I can't deny. I love Puerto Rico I really do but this place left me wondering why. Boricua food some of the best food out there but this one was far from it. I'm going to stay away from this place. Los Gorditos was really excited to try you out, but did not have a good experience at all. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Shrimp mofongo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Liked + Liked + Liked + Liked +Liked + Liked + Liked + Liked + Liked + Liked Mofongo! Tostones Rellenos de Pollo It's like Puerto Rican Fast food, this is the feeling I got. Something to get the trip started Carne Frita Disliked *Disliked * Disliked * Disliked * Disliked * Disliked * Disliked * It was tasty but the meats were a little tough to me. Carne Frita read more

The food taste very good. Good amount for the price. The ambiance just like any fast food place. read more

This restaurant was recommended while in PR so decided to give it a try, it was definitely not a favorite. It was alright compared to other amazing places I had tried in PR. They do close early which is unfortunate, however their drive through is open for longer hours than restaurant hours. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Fast food place! The fact that it's close by our condominium. Price was decent and you can get authentic Puerto Rican food The food was delicious! Service was quick and price was very reasonable. Ambiance clean place nothing to brag about. But I will be returning to this place while on vacation read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Mofongo, fritura - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Another fast food restaurant. Rice, onion was good. Plantain was delicious. The pork was semi hard and very very greasy. Restaurant was clean. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Rice, pork, onions and plantain - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

I was doing a day trip from NY to SJU. After the beach we went to get some mofongo. We found this place literally about 6 or 7 minutes away from the beach. We ordered a mofongo with chicken another one with fried beef and my daughter got French fries and chicken nuggets plus we ordered two desserts. Each meal had a drink, all for $28 which I couldn't believe. What a bargain for some delicious food. Will definitely be back next time I'm around. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Outside of the restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

If you are in the Isla Verde area and you are hungry stop in here. The rice and beans was really good. The fried chicken is memorable and the coconut flan was the best I can remember. Hopefully I will get back here sooner than later. Also great prices and service. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Great service and the burger was amazing. Not a big fan of IPA beers but they were pretty good read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Some good food - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

The best mofongo in Puerto Rico - no joke! Don't let the fast food vibe fool you. We ate here our first day in PR and assumed this is what the famous traditional dish should taste like. Tried mofongo at several other restaurants around the island and NONE could compare. Los Gordito's is so full of flavor, we came back just have more of the best. read more

Great value for lunch when in isla verde. Walking distance to most hotels abs air Bnb on the beach.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. I had the fried pork, white rice and beans and it was delicious. Just like mom's cooking. Meat was very tender and juicy. My father said the carne asada was excellent as well. read more

Great food .good price. Comes with a side of spot if you speak solamente un poco de espanol. . However I'm Fluent. And I REALLY dislike the attitude and commentary. I am here for work three times... sometimes more a month. They could have been my place. Obviously they don't need my business. Beyond bad service and attitude. Oh.. and while I waited... because the lady at my register just decided to leave.. so I had to go to the back of a different... single line. Someone brought back food that was moldy. read more

Hands down the best Puerto Rican food I've ever had at a restaurant!!! I could not get enough of this place. I even stopped by to get a plate before heading back to Tampa. The red beans and rice were so good. The steak wasn't too tough and it was seasoned very nicely. The only thing that disappointed was the mofongo. Would definitely recommend this spot if you're visiting Puerto Rico. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Wanted to try local puertoriqueño fair and thought this was the way to go as most other places were not within walking distance. Bad choice, this is more like going to Wendy's for fast food. This isn't recommended if you want something good unless you're ok with getting your food cooked fast without much pizazz. read more

On vacation and we decided to stop at this restaurant. The food definitely deserves more . The Mufongo was so delicious and the garlic sauce they had made my taste buds pop. We definitely need one here in the states in New Jersey preferably so I can eat there all the time. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - A menu - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Los Gorditos on Avenue Isla Verde in Carolina is a great place to go for delicious and flavorful Puerto Rican food. I really like the location and everything that they have available on their menu. The staff here is very friendly and welcoming so you have everything that you need. Good experience coming here. read more

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Super fast, easy, and crowd-pleasing Puerto Rican food. All of the workers are very friendly and helpful. We have been here for 2 days and have gone twice, always leaving full and happy, even for the most critical customers: our children! read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Mofongo relleno de camarones, carne frita, chicharrones, y churrasco, tostones rellenos de pollo. All less than $40! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

I came here a total of 2 times during my time in Isla Verde and I thought this place was actually pretty cool. The only downside was I had to wait in the drive thru both times because they are closed inside due to covoid. The first day I ordered a large side of Arroz con Gandules, Arroz con dulce, y Tembleque. The Arroz con Gandules was probably my favorite one I tried while on the island. The Tembleque was the best thing I ordered though, very sweet and creamy. Day 2 I only ordered another large side of Arroz con Gandules. Overall the prices are incredibly cheap and the food was fairly good as well. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Arroz con Dulce (top), Tembleque (bottom) - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Fast Caribbean food. Carne Frita, Tostones, rice, beans,etc.etc..etc... Service is a little slow here but the food was actually affordable and good. Especially for the area in which you will find many overpriced establishments. I had the sweet plantain stuffed with Ground Beef and Cheese. I like anything with sweet plantains so....I'm biased. The plate came with some iceberg lettuce and sliced tomatoes. I probably should have ordered rice but I wasn't really that hungry. I did ask the guy to give me half beef and half chicken and of course I didn't get that but I digress. Stop by here for a quick, cheap meal that will fill your belly. Minutes from the beach. *There is a broken sewer line in front of the place so it smells like crap and might turn you off. It doesn't smell that way inside. Hopefully, that smell is not still there if you are reading this. read more

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The Mofongo by itself lacked flavor. But with the chicken option I selected, added the flavor in addition to the sauces available. For me when you have to add more to get flavor, then it is not good. The interaction was quick, rushed and pretty much what you get from a chain type of fast food restaurant. There is not much to be said about this place, other than it was OK. We would not be back. Even more the prices did not include rice and beans. read more

Maybe the meats are really tasty, but the mofongo and rice and beans are bland. As a vegetarian I've basically eaten mofongo, rice and beans, and salad all over the eastern side of the island and it's always been really tasty until here. Being from Hawaii and loving poi I totally understand having bland items to eat the saltier or spicier items with. This may do the trick if you're eating meat as well. But by itself... it needs... help. Also if you're a veggie the beans has chunks of meat in it. It is priced well though, my mofongo and rice and beans totaled $5.85 and was more than filling enough. read more

Cheap, Puerto Rican, I liked the tostones the best which were basically little mini monfungos, very good. I had a few other plates from there they were ok. Mostly it's like puerto Rican fast food so you get what you pay for. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Tostones (mini mofungos) - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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We had put this place off during our stay in Isla Verde because it looks like a chain and we figured we wouldn't have the best typical food there. We were wrong. Ended up coming here due to not wanting to do the whole walking around, checking Yelp, agreeing, disagreeing to eat somewhere. The woman at the counter told me that there are 3 restaurants in PR. Hubby ordered the mofongo relleno de pollo (#2) and I ordered the tostones relleno de pollo (#5) and a tres leches. The food was very good! And the mofongo was the best we had during our visit to PR. It's very soft and fully of garlicky flavor. The chicken was also very flavorful and saucy, which complimented the mofongo nicely. As you can tell, the hubby got the better meal of the 2. My food was also good, but my tostones were a little dry, where I would have preferred mofongo. The tres leches was delicious!!! It was perfectly wet and not overly sweet. read more

Restaurante Los Gorditos - Tres leche - Puerto Rican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Es abril 29 a las 7:30 pm y las puertas cerradas. Sólo servicarro en un lugar turístico. No buena gerencia evidentemente.