La Marginal

It's been a while since we have been here and another visit was overdue. They now offer a lunch buffet which is great if you want to sample a variety of different foods and the desserts. We opted to order from the menu as we had a clear food goal when we arrived . . . Tostones! Yes, we simply love tostones. Sure we could make these at home, but there are so many other things on this menu that we want to give a try without worrying about cleaning the kitchen. I decided to order the sampler plate without the carne frita as that is pork and we don't eat pork. I was able to get extra tostones! That's plenty of food for me, so that was my meal. My husband got the bistec encebollado plate with white rice and maduros, which is a ripe plantain making them sweet. It's not that busy right now and they have great music playing. One of the things you will not find here is alcohol. Honestly, I like that they don't offer it. There are so many great refreshments to try out that don't include alcohol

This is one of my favorite Puerto Rican restaurants in the United States! I've been coming here since I was a teenager and although the restaurant has gone through many changes, the level of service is still excellent and the food is delicious.They have live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm. The Buffet is everyday from 11-3pm except Tuesdays when they're closed. Otherwise you can order from the regular menu.The ambience is pretty chill and they always have good music playing.

Food was delicious. The buffet liked good. I took food to go. The young lady who assisted me was patient and helpful. Only downside is they limited hours

If you've never had mofongo, you are REALLY missing out. It's a Puerto Rican dish made with mashed plantains, pork rinds, and garlic. It is ridiculously good and always beautifully presented. I got it with fried pork and it actually left me speechless. One bite and I was smiling for the rest of the meal. The pork was so crispy and had so much flavor. When I paired it with the mofongo I felt like I was in that Ratatouille scene where he is tasting the strawberry and then the background goes black and little fireworks appear and music plays --- that's what happens when you eat mofongo. 1,200 chefs kisses ‍

Title: Nostalgic Aromas, Mixed-Up OrderI ordered a chicken breast in garlic sauce complemented with white rice, black beans, and sweet fried plantains. However, what I received was slightly different. While the chicken breast was seasoned with something unidentifiable, it was still quite enjoyable. The plate had white rice but with pink beans, not as expected, and the sweet plantains seemed to be replaced with fried bananas - a noticeable and somewhat disappointing difference for those familiar with the distinct taste.After an exhausting 8-hour drive from El Paso, I chose not to return the dish. Although the food wasn't exactly what I ordered, it was decent. This restaurant has potential but could improve by ensuring customers receive exactly what they ordered. It's an important part of the dining experience, especially when you're serving up memories of home.

The food tastes amazingly! Reminds me a little bit of what it was like to eat in my beautiful Puerto Rico. The service was quite good as well with servers constantly checking up on us. The ambiance was great, music not too loud so as to invite the conversations. The only thing is the price of things, I find it to be a little too high.

I have been here a handful of times. This restaurant comes highly recommended as authentic Puerto Rican food. They have the options of buffet and ordering off the menu for lunch. I've tried both and am a fan of the buffet, because I love trying a bit of everything, especially the desserts. It's not a huge buffet selection but they definitely make up for it in quality of the food. The service is always great, with servers taking away plates and refilling your drinks. The ambiance is very Coastal inspired with beautiful paintings and decor. Definitely give this place a try.

Ate here at 11:40am - 12:30pm on a Friday. They have a buffet during lunch. I tried some of everything and it was all great. The meats were roast port and grilled chicken legs and thighs. The plantains were awesome! There were three types of rice, two types of beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, and a traditional lettuce salad. I would come back every day to eat here.The service was really good. I got the impression that it was a family run restaurant. That isn't in any way a bad thing. They were all super nice and polite.The price was about $20 for a drink and buffet for one.I would recommend it for a lunch or dinner.

Food here is amazing and authentic. I was craving for a taste from home since I am latin and I found it! The service was quick and the place made me feel at home. Even though it is on the pricier side, I would be coming here again!

My family is Puerto Rican so for us this spot is like soul food. We always end up waiting a good chunk of time here but at least we know the food is going to be good. We LOVE coming for the frituras or fried appetizers. My favorite Puerto Rican dish is carne guisada (beef stew). Ropa Vieja is the closest thing they have to it on the menu. Same concept. Love it! Wash it down with cold Malta or Kola Champagne. I have yet to come when they have live music or a dj so I would love to make a night out of that to see what the vibe is like.