El Criollito Restaurant in Barranquitas

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#40 From 182 in Barranquitas
9.6
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9.6/10
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9.6/10
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9.6/10
Prices
9.6/10
Service
9.6/10
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I have all good things to tell about this place. It was our anniversary, we spent the day at Toro Verde Adventure park and found this awesome place open near Hacienda Margarita (where we stayed). We didn’t know spanish but the staffs did their best to make sure we are comfortable and happy. We asked for the best item they have. Whatever that stuffed chicken and bacon item they served, was so so so good. If you visit them, ask them for this item. I will add in the picture. 👌 Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Beautiful time. Beautiful food beautiful staff. Beautiful parking. All around a great experience worth every visit. I had to go back for more. The scenery was breathtaking and the staff was great Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Rice and Beans
Piña Colada and coco mojito were delicious! Also the Chicken mofongo Stuff very friendly
One of the best places I have been to in PR --and I have been to one too many over the past 15 years. A must go if you are into red meat, though the fish options proved to be very neat too. I'll try to be short. I had the chuletón de ternera with a red wine and tamarind reduction sauce. Flawless. Both the meat and the sauce were divine. The chips de batata (white sweet potato) I had as a side were the right choice, though the tostones de pana (you have to ask if they have it) were also perfect and fresh. Since I tried everyone's dish because I am a pain in the gut I can also tell you the short ribs were falling of the bone and the BBQ sauce was not too sweet, with a nice touch of ginger. The churrasco (skirt steak) with chimichurri was excellent and really, really tender. If you have children, you can order one for two (and get a bite yourself). The costillas de cordero (lamb ribs) were also perfect but they serve only two of them and it is not local meat, so I would go with the beef. Finally, my mother in law had the filete de dorado (mahi mahi) with a vinagreta de mango (mango salsa, actually) that was really fresh, moist in the inside, and crispy on the outside. In short, everything was cooked to perfection AND exactly to each person's preferred doneness, which sometimes in an issue in PR. Not in this place. And the sauces were really delicate and flavorful, 100% made in the house. I do not have any pictures because I started devouring the dish as soon as everyone was served, but presentation is also very neat.
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Kat Smith
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10
A year ago
Great food, great service, and they have ample vegan options. Ate here twice on our trip and both the owner and wait staff were very helpful in finding me vegan options, seemed excited to feed us in fact.
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Alan Cruz
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10
2 months ago
🔥🙌🏼 Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Best place to eat in all of PR. Food was to die for. For 7 people, drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert $300. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
My husband and I were on vacation from Boston and were staying in Barranquitas and we were so lucky to find this gem!! We both had the Rib eye steak with rice and beans and all I can say is wow!! They really know how to cook a steak there, it was so tender and juicy. We ended up eating there again a few days later and it was just as good. The waitresses there are also extremely friendly. We will definitely be back to this area and when we do we will be eating there!!
Well deserved 5 stars
Great place to eat while up in the mountains ⛰ 👌. Hella good food.
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