El Cilantro Restaurant | Puerto Rican
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Food with real Caribbean flavor, I felt like I was in Puerto Rico.
Food good, Music TOO Load.
El Cilantro, es un restaurante agradable con una gran variedad de platillos puertorriqueños. Las veces que he visitado el lugar me he llevado una grata experiencia; lo recomiendo.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 5PM |
Based on the reviews, El Cilantro Restaurant offers authentic Puerto Rican food with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The vibe gives a warm inviting feeling when you walk in, with a playable domino table in the corner and reggaeton playing. Every dish is packed with flavor and clearly made with care. The food is like it just came from your grandmother’s kitchen, and you can taste the love in the food. Specific meals mentioned include bacalaitos, arroz con gandules y tostones, shrimp stew, papas rellenas, traditional alcapurrias, mofongo with shrimp, pulpo mofongo, bistec encebollado, and tembleque for dessert. The drink selection is impressive, with tropical juices and milkshakes featuring flavors like soursop and papaya. The staff is incredibly friendly and hospitable. The prices are pretty reasonable. The restaurant is a hidden Puerto Rican gem in the Matthews/Mint Hill area and a great spot for authentic Puerto Rican food.