If you are looking for authentic, good quality, value for money Cuban / Puerto Rican cuisine while on vacation in Puerto Rico; then check out a Metropol restaurant. The Metropol restaurant chain comprises 4 different locations; Isla Verde, Hato Rey, Fajardo and the newest in Guaynabo.
From what I have been able to see on various sites and forums, Metropol always gets a thumbs up. The latest location in Guaynabo has become our neighborhood ‘go to’ restaurant. We have been to this location several times and we always come away having had an excellent meal, without having to break the bank.
The menu is fairly extensive with typical dishes from Cuba and Puerto Rico. On any given day, the menu will also include specials for that day. Here are just a few of the mouth watering dishes on offer:
Appetizers:
Croquetas
Empanadillas (one of our favorites)
Queso Frito (one of our favorites)
Sesos Rebozados (breaded brains)
Alcapurrias (plantain fritters)
Main Dishes:
Gallinita Relleno de Congri (stuffed Cornish hen) (another favorite)
Garbanzos Fritos con Jamon y Chorizo (fried chick pea with ham and Spanish sausage)
Chicharrones de Pollo (fried diced chicken)
Aporreada de Tasajo (cured shredded beef in creole sause (another favorite)
Filete de Dorado (mahi-mahi)
Filite de Chillo (red snapper)
Arroz con Mariscos (seafood paella)
Check out the menu online for more details.
From our experience, Metropol always serves good quality food at an affordable price. If you are in the San Juan area, the closest location will be Isla Verde.
Hope you enjoy as much as we do.
Metropol Locations:
Ave. Roosevelt, Hato Rey
Tel: 787-751-4022
Ave. Isla Verde, Anexo Club Gallistico
Tel: 787-791-5585
PTA. Del East Sur Food Court, Fajardo
Tel: 787-801-2877
Jardines Reales Shopping Center, Guaynabo
Tel: 787-272-7000
