Puerto Plata Restaurant
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Best comfort food in Jacksonville. I haven’t tried anything on the menu I haven’t like!
Place is a taste of childhood. I feel like my grandmother cooked this up for me. Very friendly staff, food is amazing, I only scanned the menu and they had so many different items that I need to try soon! I went with the bistec encobollada(steak and onions). The hot sauce isn’t too hot but full of taste, I also order some ceviche with tostones and I’m blown away. I will be back it’s that good to me.
Puerto Plata located off of Blanding Blvd, serving some authentic Dominican food. I was helped by an older man at the front, he was very kind and gave me great recommendation on what to order. The taste of the food was ELITE, I ordered the oxtail with yellow rice and red beans and the taste was amazing. Which warrants five stars if I’m honest but, unfortunately I had to give 3 stars because I did find a long hair in my mouth while scarfing down a big portion of oxtail—...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
Puerto Plata Restaurant is a local gem in Jacksonville, offering delicious Spanish and Dominican cuisine. The restaurant has a clean welcoming interior and an option to sit outside. The menu features a variety of dishes, from Chicharron de pollo, Arroz con Pollo, Cuban sandwich, beef empanada, to Dominican fried chicken, all of which received positive feedback for their great flavors and generous portions. The restaurant also offers authentic dishes such as mofongo, spicy shrimp with rice, and plantains with sauce, which are highly recommended. Customers especially enjoy the crispy fried pork, finding the portion hearty, and the Dom style fried chicken, which is juicy and flavorful, served with perfectly cooked plantains. The beef empanada is also well-liked, and fried cheese with delicious hot sauces is a must-try. The Carne de Res Guisada (beef stew) and flan de queso (cheese custard) are highly appreciated by visitors. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and cooked properly, with staff ensuring orders are correct on the first try. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, making it a favorite spot for many. Delivery service is excellent, often making customers want to visit in person. The place is usually packed, with sounds of a good time spilling out into the street.