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El Gigante Dormido

Urb. Riverview, Calle 20 W-7, Bayamon 00961, Puerto Rico
787-269-2302
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Ranked #1 of 15 restaurants in Bayamon
Price range: €7 - €11
Cuisines: Puerto Rican
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
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Jacksonville, FL
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41 reviews 41 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We were in the area and wanted a good local Puerto Rican place. This was it for sure! The owner was incredibly friendly, coming over and playing music for us on his guitar. A few in our group even played the guitar while we waited. A great experience. He let us try pasteles for free and they were a treat!... More

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Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The owners make you feel like family.They honor there slogan "FIRST A FRIEND THEN A CUSTUMER".The food is delicious,and the atmosphere is excelent.The food has that homemade flavor.Everything is made with lots of love.

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New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

On our last full day this time in Puerto Rico, my son, daughter-in-law and I decided to look around Bayamón. We found this charming little restaurant on the side street leading to the cemetery. There was a gentleman outside who told us where to park across the street and covered me with his oversized umbrella to escort us (the kids... More

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San Juan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

This restaurant is located close to Rio Hondo Mall and Bayamon. They have in their menu our typical pasteles which are made by the family of the owner in the mountain town of adjuntas. In my opinon, threir pasteles are the best I have tried besides the ones made at home, They can also be bought frozen, by the dozen.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012 via mobile

We came from the us to visit family. I call the restaurant to see if they serve an specific entree that my wife was looking for. They did not serve what I was looking for but the owner of the restaurant told me that if I went the next day for lunch he will personally go out and find the... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

Excellent local food. Good service by the owner. Good mofongo, arroz con habichuela. Try the chuletas cancan if not on a diet.

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San Juan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

We went last night to this restaurant for the first time and the service was excellent, even the owner passed by our table to say hello. We ordered two Paellas with longaniza (like Italian sausage but from Puerto Rico and more tasteful than Italian’s) and a white sangría. When the food came, the Paella looked if the "Chef" took a... More

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Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

Small place. Must have a car to get there. Not a lot of parking space.The food is good and prices are better. More of a local place and for those who are visiting Bayamon. Near Science Park, and Plaza del Sol shopping mall.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012 via mobile

I went to this restaurant with my family based on the information here on trip advisor- the 18 of us (yes, all 18!) were wowed by the cozy ambience, extremely attentive staff, kindness from the owner, Edwin, and on top of all of that the food was really great! I typically never review I restaurants but when you find such... More

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Massachusetts
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52 reviews 52 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012 via mobile

I had lunch at this restaurant on a Thursday afternoon. As soon as I walked in with my family, I could sense that this was not just any ordinary restaurant. The service was impeccable, the food was great, and the ambiance was outstanding! The owner, Edwin, is extremely friendly! He sat at our table and serenaded us with a guitar... More

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