Welcome to La Isla Bonita Restaurante
At La Isla Bonita Restaurante, the spirit of Puerto Rico comes alive through flavorful dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. This women-owned and veteran-operated establishment in Columbia, SC, serves up authentic Spanish cuisine that delights locals and visitors alike. From crispy alcapurrias to hearty mofongo, every bite is crafted with love and care. Guests appreciate the quick service and the vibrant, divey ambiance, perfect for families and groups. With options for everyone, including vegan dishes and catering services, La Isla Bonita celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Puerto Rico while ensuring every meal is memorable. Come share a table and indulge in the island's flavors!
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1701 Percival Rd Columbia, SC 29223 United States Hotline: (803) 569-6244
Welcome to La Isla Bonita Restaurante, a gem nestled in the heart of Columbia, SC. This delightful establishment specializes in authentic Puerto Rican and Spanish cuisine, serving a menu rich with flavors that reflect the vibrant culture of the Caribbean. Owned by passionate women and veterans, La Isla Bonita offers not just a meal, but an experience brimming with warmth and hospitality.
Located at 1701 Percival Rd, La Isla Bonita is easily accessible, boasting a diverse array of utilities designed to enhance your dining experience. Whether you're looking to dine in, take out, or enjoy the convenience of delivery, this restaurant has you covered. The atmosphere is casual and divey, making it a comfortable spot for families, friends, and anyone eager to indulge in delicious food.
- Reservations: Yes
- Vegan Options: Available
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour Specials: Yes
- Dog-Friendly: Yes
As for the dishes, the menu at La Isla Bonita is a celebration of Puerto Rican cuisine. From the crispy Alcapurrias to the hearty Mofongo, each dish is crafted with attention to detail and a deep-seated love for culinary traditions. The Tripleta Sandwich, loaded with three types of meat, is a crowd favorite, while the comforting Arroz con Gandules brings the essence of home-cooked meals to your table. Don't miss the chance to try their decadent Flan, a sweet hug in dessert form.
Customer reviews echo the restaurant's commitment to quality and service. Patrons laud the swift service and the remarkable flavors of the food. One reviewer, Zaida P., captures the essence of the dining experience perfectly: "Great food, served quickly, and great customer service!" With dishes prepared hot and fresh, La Isla Bonita ensures that each visit leaves guests eagerly anticipating their next meal.
The heart of La Isla Bonita also resonates through its accommodating environment. It invites diners to savor their meals surrounded by friendly staff who are always willing to share their recommendations. Customers appreciate the genuine connections that can be felt throughout their visit, transforming a simple meal into an unforgettable experience.
So, if you’re in the mood for incredible Puerto Rican fare, La Isla Bonita Restaurante stands out not just for its food, but for the sense of community and home it fosters. The vibrant tastes, the inviting atmosphere, and the heartwarming service make it an essential destination for lunch, dinner, or dessert. Remember, great food is simply better when shared—and at La Isla Bonita, there’s always room for one more at the table.
To experience this culinary journey, contact La Isla Bonita at (803) 569-6244 or drop by to savor the flavors that have captivated the hearts—and stomachs—of many in Columbia.
Great food, served quickly, and great costumer service! I specifically liked how they make it at the moment-always hot! Thank you!
The food and juices are delicious and comforting, the service quick, and the restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely coming back.
Been going there since 2009, love the food, and this former vet is amazing!!! Whether I've ordered in or on the way service was fast and great!! Love this place!!!
Everything you get is made out of love enjoyed working for Miss Angela and Brenda owners of La isla Bonita
Best Puerto Rican food in the area. Great value to food ratio. Try the alcapurias... arroz con chuletas.
They make great Puerto Rican fare and are always very friendly. The food is almost always great, but every once in a while, their tostones taste as if they've been in the warmer for a while.
A fantastic restaurant!!! Fun atmosphere and the owner is so happy, helpful and accommodating! The food was to die for!!! Try the mafungo, Cuban sandwich and Flan!!!! Can't say enough good things about this restaurant!!!!
Listen! I have no idea what has taken me so long to eat at La Isla Bonita! I ordered through DoorDash. When my food showed up, it was still steaming. I have never had a restaurant where I ordered from DoorDash and the food showed up still hot and steaming like I'm dining in! I appreciated that so much. I still wasn't ready for what came next. I tried the steak first. Speechless. The pork is what I tasted next. Floored. Then the rice and empanada; both were really tasty as well. The portions are good and filling. I can't wait to go back. This place has been on my radar for years, and I'm mad it took me so long to get to this delicious food.
Small inside but food and service was amazing. Food came out hot and fresh and in a timely manner. Waitress was super friendly especially since it was my 1st time there she explained everything I asked. They also serve cold beer
Went in at around 12 on a Friday. As we were eating, more and more people started to come in with some limited table space, so I'd advise either not going at peak hours, calling ahead, or doing takeout. The service was good, our server (and others) checked in semi-often, but they weren't far away so they were easily available. The staff was very friendly. We ordered the tripleta sandwich ($17.95), a lunch special ($16?), a cheese empanada ($2.25), passion fruit juice ($3.50), and malta ($2.25). The tripleta was a bit on the dry side, but that's more so my doing since I can't really do condiments and the sandwich comes with both mayo and mustard which I omitted. However, even without the condiments I thought the sandwich was good. The tripleta is actually pretty large, so I had 1/3 left that I was able to bring home and eat at a later date. The sauces (salsas?) that were served with our meals sort of fit with the sandwich, but I wasn't totally into their flavor so I didn't use them. Also, I wasn't expecting the sandwich to be on a more flat-bread type bread... I was kind of expecting a torta-style bread, which I suppose is my fault for mixing up my sandwiches. However, the flat-bread-ish bread was probably more beneficial since the sandwhich was already pretty hefty from the meat. The passion fruit juice for sure tasted home-made, or at the very least more natural. I was pretty pleased with it. My partner got the cheese empanada, the malta, and the lunch special. He enjoyed his cheese empanada, and I took a bite and.. it was y'know.. cheese and fried dough. For his lunch special he got yellow rice with peas, steak with onions, and sweet plantains. His steak was essentially my steak, so it was pretty good. He slathered it with the green sauce (salsa verde?) that was served before our meal, and he was very happy with the combination. He really liked his sweet plantains, and I enjoyed them too (surprising for me since I normally don't enjoy them). He ended up fishing everything except his steak, so he saved that for later. I'll have to admit, it wasn't the most flavorful experience, but I wasn't entirely displeased by the food. It was a nice experience and I'd likely return if someone else wanted to, but I'm not sure I'd come on my own. However, my partner loves this place and was very excited to eat there, so take this review as you will. I would probably give this place a 3.5, but I rounded up since he likes it more. ---------- Over all: My ratings: **Cheese empanada: 4/10 **Tripleta sandwich: 7/10 **Sweet plantains: 10/10 **Passion fruit juice: 7/10 His ratings: **Cheese empanada: 6/10 **Lunch special: 8.5/10 Service: 9.5/10 Total: ~$42+