La Isla Restaurante — Restaurant in Pinellas Park

Been coming here infrequently for almost 20 years. The owners are lovely, the man is like a stern dad & his wife is a beautiful ray of sunshine. I love them both. I'm Puertorrican from the island and have always been very happy with the food especially considering they don't put pork products in any of their foods except for the obvious pernil & the pasteles that I buy for my mom. I can always count on them to provide amazing food and warm service.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that you likely get the service you deserve...if you go in there with an entitled attitude I can't imagine you getting the warmest service & I respect that they don't put up with less. This is a family owned restaurant who's been in business for quite some time and that doesn't come without hard work, perseverance and heart.

One reviewer assumed the owner was rude to him because the customer wasn't Latino. The owners aren't latino either so that's not the reason, I guarantee it.

Another reviewer said it was in a bad neighborhood. What are you talking about? Pinellas Park is 95% single family homes with working class ppl, & both white and blue collar workers. It's safer than downtown.

This place is my first choice for Puertorrican food always. Even when I have Cuban friends over this is who we buy from & they've been...

Discriminated Against : I am disabled, I am on disability, I have a certified service dog, clearly marked as such and highly trained. I walked into this restaurant on Monday 1-04-2021 and was told as soon as I walked in by a man leaning against a pole, saying I know you have a service animal but no dogs allowed. I was shocked and said well I wanted carry out " BUT " you can not refuse me service , it's against the law, he is allowed to go wherever I go. He said well since you are getting carry out I will serve you, I said again if I was to sit down you can not refuse me . At this point I was humiliated and felt belittled because of my situation. I will never come back , the place looked tired and old. I will be contacting an attorney because of this discrimination. If this is the type of restaurant you want to spend your money at ,be forewarned. I walked out saying I'm not going to spend my money there. More to come...... 01-05 ADA complaint filed with Justice Department. Contacted Attorney at US Service Animals. More to come UPDATE* Justice Dept will not investigate due to understaff. Attorney sending letter to advise owner of law. Honestly, I refuse to spend a...

From the moment we arrived, the experience was delightful. The host greeted us with such genuine warmth and a gracious smile, making us feel immediately welcome and right at home. It’s rare to encounter such attentive and personable service, and it truly set the tone for a fantastic evening.

And then there was the food – absolutely delicious! Every dish we ordered was a burst of authentic flavors, expertly prepared and beautifully presented. We savored each bite, from the perfectly seasoned appetizers to the mouth-watering main courses. It's clear that a lot of care and passion goes into every plate at La Isla. The quality of ingredients shone through, and the culinary execution was simply superb.

The ambiance was also charming, providing a comfortable and inviting setting to enjoy our meal. We left La Isla feeling completely satisfied and already looking forward to our next visit. This is definitely a spot we'll be recommending to friends and family, and we can't wait to come back to explore more of their incredible menu. La Isla has certainly earned its place...