El Flamboyan, Puerto Rican Restaurant — Restaurant in Lucas

We went to El Flamboyan after some recommendations, initial impression was that there was only one person taking and delivering orders as well as ringing people up at the register, the place was packed so naturally orders took a while to be taken and delivered. Looking at the menu the prices were higher than usual ($3.00 for a can of soda), we got the bacalaitos and empanadillas (while they were written in plural form it was only one of each) and they cost us $4 dollars and $3.50 respectively, they also came with disposable plates and utensils. The bacalaitos seemed like they were made from a goya packet and the empanadillas were ok. When we got our food (we ordered the can can pork chop as well as a mofongo with arroz con gandules), both were pricey dishes ($28 for the pork chops). For quality they were ok, not something I would pay premium price for though. At one point the staff went to get the trash can and he raised it above the tables and moved it across the room, passing it above most tables. The total order came out to $80+ which is extremely overpriced for 2 meals in a small restaurant. Honestly I would not...

¡Como en casa! Food was appetizing and authentic. We started with alcapurrias —meat and masa were well seasoned. The bacalaíto was plate-sized, crunchy at the rim and soft in the center, a disc of pure deliciousness. The guineítos en escabeche reminded me of those my Abuela made for us, the guineo was well cooked and the flavors were developed and balanced. The cuajitos were very tasty and flavorsome. For entrées, we had mofongo, one with shrimp in sauce, another with carne frita and the other one with bistec. The plantain was king and both proteins complemented it pretty well. I did not taste the tripleta but my son found no fault. Portions were decent, service was fast and excellent, and prices were hard to beat. For dessert, we had flan (fantastic flavor and texture) quesitos, and pastelillos de guayaba. Their soft drink selection is acceptable, with Malta India, Coco Rico, and Cola Champagne being our choices for the day. Yes, we were hungry but surely we were satisfied and left content and looking forward to our next visit. It is worth the trip, no...

First time experience here , my significant other and I came on a Friday night around 6pm, upon entering the restaurant is clean and up-kept , very family oriented and so warm welcoming. They captivate the beauty of Puerto Rico ❤️ our waiter Gilbert represented the best hospitality interaction, he made us feel like we were at home‼️We started off with their fresh juice (10/10)it had passion fruit/mango/ tamarind(had to take one home)- the tostones (10/10) they were fresh and hot we ate them with salt and their homemade hot sauce it also came with a creamy yummy sauce , it is a nice touch . For our entrees i had the Mofongo w/ caldo de pollo it was amazing the flavor and seasoning was on point (10/10) the chicken was falling off the bone . We also got the Bistec Encebollando , (10/10). Gilbert was amazing and accommodated us per certain foods we couldnt eat (pork) . We would def be back in the future to try more dishes and...