Best Puertorrican spot I've tried in the Tampa Bay area. You feel like you are in el campo in Puerto Rico with how they decorated and the music. We order mofongos with churrasco, carne frita and shrimp. As well as alcapurria. Everything was delicious. The mofongo were moist, just like they should be. The service was also excellent. Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rudy Cardona
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars: Authentic Island Flavor, Just Missing One Staple!
El Guavate de Oto in Riverview, FL, is a vibrant taste of the Caribbean, and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for genuine, flavorful Puerto Rican cuisine.
The food here is incredibly flavorful; every dish we tried was rich, authentic, and satisfying. They offer a wide variety of options, from perfectly roasted meats to classic rice dishes, making it easy to find something for everyone. The quality truly makes you feel like the food comes right from the island—it’s that authentic and delicious. Plus, the staff is incredibly friendly, adding to the welcoming and warm atmosphere.
Now, for the one, single reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of a perfect 5: They do not serve beans. In Spanish culture, beans (whether habichuelas, frijoles, or otherwise) are a foundational staple for almost every meal. It genuinely always feels like something is missing without the beans on the plate.
This is a minor but significant cultural detail that kept it from being a five-star experience for me. However, the quality of the rest of the meal is so high that this omission is easily overlooked. Rest assured, the lack of beans won’t stop me from going back again and again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Adam Lopez
The jibarito sandwich. Steak. Alcapurrias. Nuff said.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jose Ruiz
Now, not only they have el Guavate de Otto’s, they also have Otto’s pinchos in the same lot. Food is amazing the environment is great and the price is worth every bite. As soon as they show up on Google, I will drop them a separate review. Keep up the amazing work and quality!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ernesto B
Great food with friendly service that makes you wish for the next visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danitza Santini
I have to give them 5 stars to my compatriotas. The jibaritos are delicious specially the steak ones. My daughter and I order those twice a month. We love the service of OTO and his wife. Amazing people amazing food .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos Aitza Vargas Madera
Lo mejor d lo mejor amo el mofongo con camarones arroz blanco habichuelas y chicharrones de polllo el arroz Cn gandulees y el pernil ni decir ósea todo tremendo ambiente en
Maria Dolores Smith
Loved the food. Took my food to go. They're was outdoor seating, but I'm not a fan.
A co-worker bought food from here and it was excellent. The arroz con gandules was the best I had since I moved from PR to FL. I plan to go soon so I can say more but so far all I can talk about is the food I tried.
Food: 5
Ruben Ruiz
The food at this Puerto Rican food truck is amazing and it's on another level! Everything is super delicious and Oto and all the employees are super friendly! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daytee Padilla
This food is really good! I had the rotisserie chicken the rice with gandules and the yuca!! Soooo yummy! Been here twice. I've tried the pernil, lechón and the jibarito de churrasco!! Todo rico and I'm picky with Puerto Rican food as I cook it pretty good myself lol. Definitely give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roark Rodriguez
My plantains were awesome but the Styrofoam they were served in was practically melted. This causes Styrene to get into the food which is bad for health especially for your regulars. Please use a barrier for hot food in Styrofoam like paper or something, or consider phasing out Styrofoam as it is also bad for the oceans and the gulf.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
F Castrodad
Food was good but hot outdoor eating. Should have ordered to go.
Best Puertorrican spot I've tried in the Tampa Bay area. You feel like you are in el campo in Puerto Rico with how they decorated and the music. We order mofongos with churrasco, carne frita and shrimp. As well as alcapurria. Everything was delicious. The mofongo were moist, just like they should be. The service was also excellent. Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars: Authentic Island Flavor, Just Missing One Staple!
El Guavate de Oto in Riverview, FL, is a vibrant taste of the Caribbean, and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for genuine, flavorful Puerto Rican cuisine.
The food here is incredibly flavorful; every dish we tried was rich, authentic, and satisfying. They offer a wide variety of options, from perfectly roasted meats to classic rice dishes, making it easy to find something for everyone. The quality truly makes you feel like the food comes right from the island—it’s that authentic and delicious. Plus, the staff is incredibly friendly, adding to the welcoming and warm atmosphere.
Now, for the one, single reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of a perfect 5: They do not serve beans. In Spanish culture, beans (whether habichuelas, frijoles, or otherwise) are a foundational staple for almost every meal. It genuinely always feels like something is missing without the beans on the plate.
This is a minor but significant cultural detail that kept it from being a five-star experience for me. However, the quality of the rest of the meal is so high that this omission is easily overlooked. Rest assured, the lack of beans won’t stop me from going back again and again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The jibarito sandwich. Steak. Alcapurrias. Nuff said.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Now, not only they have el Guavate de Otto’s, they also have Otto’s pinchos in the same lot. Food is amazing the environment is great and the price is worth every bite. As soon as they show up on Google, I will drop them a separate review.
Keep up the amazing work and quality!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food with friendly service that makes you wish for the next visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have to give them 5 stars to my compatriotas. The jibaritos are delicious specially the steak ones. My daughter and I order those twice a month. We love the service of OTO and his wife. Amazing people amazing food .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lo mejor d lo mejor amo el mofongo con camarones arroz blanco habichuelas y chicharrones de polllo el arroz Cn gandulees y el pernil ni decir ósea todo tremendo ambiente en
Loved the food. Took my food to go. They're was outdoor seating, but I'm not a fan.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A co-worker bought food from here and it was excellent. The arroz con gandules was the best I had since I moved from PR to FL. I plan to go soon so I can say more but so far all I can talk about is the food I tried.
Food: 5
The food at this Puerto Rican food truck is amazing and it's on another level! Everything is super delicious and Oto and all the employees are super friendly! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This food is really good! I had the rotisserie chicken the rice with gandules and the yuca!! Soooo yummy! Been here twice. I've tried the pernil, lechón and the jibarito de churrasco!! Todo rico and I'm picky with Puerto Rican food as I cook it pretty good myself lol. Definitely give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My plantains were awesome but the Styrofoam they were served in was practically melted. This causes Styrene to get into the food which is bad for health especially for your regulars. Please use a barrier for hot food in Styrofoam like paper or something, or consider phasing out Styrofoam as it is also bad for the oceans and the gulf.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food was good but hot outdoor eating. Should have ordered to go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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