Descorche Bodega Criolla — Restaurant in Guaynabo

Descorche Bar & Grill, located where Jarritos Bar & Grill once stood, offers an impressively extensive menu that ranges from burgers and pasta to mofongos, tacos, meats, fish, and more. With such a broad variety, there’s certainly something for every palate. However, while the menu might excite on paper, the execution left much to be desired. Descorche Bar & Grill excels in presentation and portions, but the flavors need to catch up with the visuals.

We began with the Longaniza Egg Rolls, a dish that promised more than it delivered. The main course, a chicken breast with mamposteao, left me conflicted. While the chicken was perfectly fine, the mamposteao truly stole the spotlight. The mofongo stuffed with chicken followed a similar pattern: bland chicken saved only by a creamy garlic sauce that elevated the dish.

For dessert, the tiramisu, unfortunately, was all style with no substance. While visually stunning with intricate decoration, the dry ladyfingers lacked the classic flavors of coffee and cream.

The service, however, was a highlight. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable, offering helpful suggestions amidst the sea of options, especially regarding the array of sauces. Parking is limited, though they do provide valet service, and credit cards are accepted for...

I’ve been on the island for 2 months, exploring different spots and enjoying the food scene. This place is hands down number one, no doubt about it!

The décor is inviting, tranquil, and cozy. I ordered the stuffed avocado with skirt steak and chimichurri… absolutely amazing. Truly no other word for it, amazing!

The dining room staff? The best team I’ve encountered on the entire island, friendly, attentive, and professional. And the FOOD… wow. To die for! Perfect seasoning, perfect temperature, and incredible flavor in every bite.

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So happy this place opened! This might become our comfort food restaurant. The “can can” bites had a wonderful tangy sauce. The “bistec encebollado” sandwich was surprisingly huge! The layers of meat were juicy and tender plus the ciabatta bread gave the sandwich an upscale touch of deliciousness. The filet mignon was cooked exactly the way we wanted and the manchego cheese sauce made it even more savory. The mushroom risotto was WOW! The service staff was attentive and the manager, Armando, made sure that everything was made to our liking. Everyone in our table of 5 left...