Manjar Criollo FL Restaurant in Lake Alfred - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Super delicious, authentic like Puerto Rican, super recommended

The food was delicious, the restaurant was very clean and the waitress was pleasant. The cost of food is a bit expensive but the presentation was delivered beautifully. I paid $22. 00 for 2 porkchops arroz mamposteao and a bottle of water. I will definitely return back to this restaurant.

I have visited it several times and everything is delicious.

Food was absolutely delicious. The service was quick and friendly.. We will be back!!

Very delicious food, excellent service, very clean place we will return 🫶

The pionono balls are delicious, I've never had them before in any other restaurant 10/10 for originality. Mofongo with perfect fried meat and 100% broth. It's been a long time since I found a restaurant that offered the broth for mofongo and it is delicious 🤤 Thank you

The alcapuria was very black and was very thin, I didn't like it, I didn't like the pionono balls, the Mofongo was good, the churrasco was good and the pina colada was very good. What stood out most about this place was the pina colada.

One of my favorite places, the owner is sweet, a super rich and familiar atmosphere, the food is super delicious.

Staff is so courteous, respectful and patient. They treated us very well. We will be going back. Food is delicious.

The food was ok, the service was not! First and last time going to this place. We were a group of 7 (tips are automatically added for this group) it was a Sunday around 5:30 and only two other tables were there (party of six and the other table of two) granted the place is small maybe 10 tables total. The waitress seem to be in a bad mood or just din't like working there, whatever the case may be she shouldn't be "working" or dealing with customers in the stage she was in. Most of the things I wanted they did not have (at least that was she was saying) no alcapurria, no mofongo the yuca, no postres (only Tiramisu!) on the alcapurria she said they "had" them but couldn't figure out the jueyes (crab) from the meat (beef). I told her that it had a simple solution, have the people in the kitchen fry two of them cut them in half and they would figure at that time what they were. They would not gone to waste because we would had eaten the meat or crab, it didn't matter. The only reason I mentioned or suggested how to resolve that issue to her was because we had our Puerto Rican restaurant in Miami for 25 years and it would have been something I would had suggested to my waiter or waitress to tell our customers. She seemed to get offended and said that they were not going to do that because not all restaurant are the same! I'm saddened to say that this kind of employee are the ones that make small businesses like this one go out of business.

All delicious... I just want to add that the menu must have an assortment. Because today we went looking for it and didn't see it on the menu.

The delicious food. Excellent customer service. The order was take-out and was ready pretty quickly. Everything fresh, very presentable and delicious.

Delicious food, and great pricing! A new favorite ❤️

They have to work with the heat! They need either more fans or a good air console. Prices a little high. But I recommend it, everything is very fresh, very well cooked! Everything on point.

I really recommend this place, the food is really delicious. All the best brisket in all of Florida, I recommend it, the place is very nice, clean and the service is excellent. God bless you always.

The reason why I give this place a 3 star on food is because there was hair in my food. I ordered the stuffed chicken breast and there it was the hair. Before finding the hair the expirience and tasting was great, however a hair in your food can ruin your appetite, that is what happened during my visit. I can give a second chance to this place.

Spectacular service and delicious food. Family atmosphere and very relaxing. Recommended we will return soon.

Good food! Sweet plantains were perfect!

The food and service was fine, but we felt like we were in church with the Christian music they were playing and no, it wasn't Sunday.

Really good, good seasoning and atmosphere. Christian music is heard in the background. It was a pleasant moment and a blessing for us. Definitely, we will return.

Dining at family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant was a heartwarming experience. The cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff made us feel like part of the family from the moment we walked in. The arroz mamposteao, a traditional Puerto Rican dish of rice cooked with beans and other savory ingredients, was a standout. Each spoonful was packed with flavor and had the perfect balance of spices. It was evident that the dish was prepared with care and attention to detail. The camarones en salsa (shrimp in sauce) were equally impressive. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce that complemented them beautifully. The dish was served with a side of tostones, adding a delightful crunch to each bite. Overall, the combination of delicious food and warm hospitality made for a memorable dining experience. This restaurant is a hidden gem .I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in a cozy and inviting setting. thanks Yandell for service .

The first time I visited this restaurant and the food is great , the way the chef set the plates very professional the staff is great and service excellent. If you want to eat a good Puerto Rican mofongo this is the place. All dishes looks great and fried cheese the best.

Everything was good but there's room for improvement

Family atmosphere good service and excellent food

First time to Restaurant food was on point, service was good can't respond to atmosphere because I visited when there was not many customers

I was there today, the food was regular and to make matters worse, according to the menu prices, my order totaled $73.38 and they charged me $87.62 so they charged me $14.34 more. I didn't realize it and I also left them a $20.00 tip. I realized all this after I left the Restaurant. I do not recommend it, Honesty above all......!

Everything is excellent, the food, the music, the service, the atmosphere, it's really worth it 100% 🤩🤩🤩🤩…

Exquisite cuisine. Quantity, quality and price ezcelwbtw.

The food is delicious BUT the empanadas come “blind” because they don't come with any meat. I ordered a surf and turf that costs $6 and it literally came with 2 pieces of steak and two shrimp. But everything else was super delicious.

Everything here is great. Customer service 10/10, cleanliness 10/10, ambience 10/10, food wow Delicious, everything we’ve tried here has been delicious, they serve good amounts for the price and cute plate set ups. Try the trifongo yummy best I’ve had with churrasco wow. Last night we had the sopa with gandules and ham OMG it was perfect. Keep up the good work. Dios les bendiga y prospere.

Delicious food. The mofongo tasted good, but was slightly salty. The breast stuffed with churrasco in zeta sauce covered in bacon 😋

Family atmosphere.Nice and clean and Delicious food!

Let's talk about this Restaurant to start, the Owners are super friendly and attentive, I had ordered a brisket stuffed with churrasco with white rice and beans. Everything was super delicious, you know Puerto Rico. Everything is super fresh, I had also ordered a steak with fried yucca omg the chimichurri is super delicious, everything they make is good. I really recommend this place, this is PR. 100%

Manjar Criollo is a standout in the Haines City, FL, area. Its cozy ambiance, exceptionally friendly staff, and consistent attention to customer satisfaction set it apart. Every dish we ordered was not only delicious but also artistically presented. The specialty, stuffed chicken with mofongo, is a must-try; it's so flavorful that you'll want more, despite being full. The cheese flan, creamy and soft, is another highlight. The outdoor seating offers a view of an impressive wall mural, and the interior decor is equally appealing. Parking is ample. We're eager to visit again and bring more family members along. Update 2/16/224: I had the pleasure of returning and tried the Asopao de gandules on a bed of mofongo. It was the best asopao I've ever had. Their attention to detail reflects the care they put into food preparation. The staff frequently checked on us, further showing their dedication to customer care.

The delicious food with an out of the league flavor, the chicken asopao with mofongo in the carderito was cooked on fire, the atmosphere was very nice, the service was phenomenal, I recommend it to everyone 100%

Loved this place . The alcapurrias reminded me of One's in Puerto Rico. Everything was delicious. Attentive staff . Affordable and clean. Will definitely be coming back and tell all my friends and family about this little hidden gem.

Amazing flavor, great atmosphere, and excellent service. We tried the Pechuga Jibara (jibara chicken breast) and it was amazing! This is our third time here and it's always exceptional!

The stuffed chicken was fantastic and the best tostones I’ve ever had. Just don’t tell my step mom.

The alcapurrias are very tasty, and the service is quite nice. Very kind🫶🏽

Buena comida criolla, la chuleta kankan, la carne frita, la alcapurrias, todo super bien, la comida sale bastante rápido y el servicio de primera.

La comida muy rica y el servicio d la mesera Eilaine excelente.

Mi familia y yo quedamos impresionados con el sitio, no venden nada con alcohol, pero todo está excelente.

Great food served on a timely manner. Piña colada was good! The only thing that I wasn't pleased with is the fact that one can't order just meat. I have dietary restrictions and can't eat a lots of things. I asked just for the garlic chicken no sides and was told that they can't serve me just that. I ended up going home with a plate of rice and beans that I can't eat anyways. Other than that the place was great!

Riquísimo el churrasco que me comí.

Finding this place was a pleasant surprise. The food and service was amazing! Servers were very nice and the food was DELICIOUS! They keep everything very clean and is a nice place to be.

La comida fue extraordinaria y el servicio excelente. El asopao de pollo con tostones muy bueno y el mofongo relleno de pollo en salsa de cilantro espectacular. Regresaremos.

Loved it great family atmosphere

The place is very nice decorated. The food is delicious! Nice staff!

Bueno pero los precios muy caros...

Indiscutible el mejor servicio muy atento y un restaurante que tienen que visitarlo no se van arrrepentir nunca

the excellent comic I really liked the friendliness of everyone

Great Family Owned Restaurant! Loved the food! Service was Amazing! Highly recommend!

Mofongo had no cracklings in it. Garlic shrimp sauce was very good.

La comida estuvo muy rica, lo único que no me gustó fue que nuestro mesero cometió el error de no poner mi comida al mismo tiempo de la de mi familia y cuando mi plato llego ya mi familia había terminado de comer. Así que no pudimos disfrutar la comida juntos

Pechuga Jibara esta muy muy rica!, muy buen ambiente y atención rapida.

Comida deliciosa y servicio excelente!

La comida estaba como resin echa en casa!! Muy rica … 😊👍

Primera vez y recomendado full! La comida excelente, tienen que probarlo.

Recomendado. Primera vez que visitamos y la comida es excelente.

How do I explain? This place is AMAZING. The service was outstanding. The flavors are delicious and the environment is so relaxed. Very clean dining room. Beautiful decor. It felt like home. A+ to our server Tatiana. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would.

Food was fantastic and the service is great.The best mofongo

Great food and the staff are very friendly.

Atmosphere was cute P.R vibe. Food was delicious but my chicken breast was too too thin like a paper besides that everything was good.

Super suave el churrasco y el mofongo de yuca espectacular

Un restaurante pequeño pero acogedor, servicio amable y agradable, la comida riquísima. Definitivamente volvería.

Excelente servicio,comida,ambiente familiar, recomendado

La comida es extraordinaria... la presentación de los platos es muy atractiva y gourmet. Y el personal es muy cordial y amable. Lo recomendamos totalmente

I had the camarones al ajillo and WOW! I had this dish in other places before, but their ajillo sauce is definitely The Best I ever had. My family had churrasco and they liked it very much too. Will come back for sure!