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lala, San Juan, PR

lala

4.7
4.7
758 Reviews
$50 and over
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
lala, a word as diverse as its interpretations across cultures, embodies a myriad of meanings, from a catchy tune to something exceptionally delightful or whimsical. Much like its namesake, lala restaurant transcends singular definitions; it encapsulates a multitude of representations rolled into one culinary haven.

At lala, we are more than just a restaurant; we are an experience where global flavors collide, creating a symphony of tastes that gracefully dance on your palate.

Our concept is both simple and revolutionary: to blend contemporary global cuisine in a way that honors the diversity of flavors from every corner of the globe.

Our mission is clear, to be a destination for food enthusiasts, adventurers, and those seeking a culinary experience beyond the ordinary. Lala is designed to feel like home, regardless of your background.

In the end, our ultimate desire is for you to give Lala your own magical meaning.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (787) 598-9000
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Isla Verde / Carolina
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • New Year's Day Brunch Experience

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Join us on Wednesday, January 1st, for an extraordinary Coffee Brunch with a special collaboration with Café Communión. Delight in exquisite cuisine, savor handcrafted coffee and cocktails, and bask in a sophisticated ambiance. Gather your friends and family for an elegant Sunday affair from 11 AM until 5 PM. Ensure your place; reserve today!‌ *Regular menu will be available after 5 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability. For more information, please contact us at (787) 566-0505 or at info@lalarest.com
    New Year's Day  Brunch Experience Photo

What 758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Most Booked

  • Puerto Rico

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lala offers a remarkable dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service". Its chic ambiance is perfect for any occasion. Guests appreciate attentive staff and creative, flavorful dishes. Standouts include the tres leches dessert and fresh pasta. Despite occasional delays, patrons find the overall experience "fantastic" and recommend it for special celebrations.

758 Reviews
  1. Kailey

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Would HIGHLY recommend to come here. Food was a ten out of ten. Must tries are absolutely the crispy rice, spicy rigatoni, branzino, and the shrimp tempura! You really can’t go wrong! The drinks were also delicious! Our server Iliana was amazing! Super attentive and so nice! The only problem was the host was not the best, but other than overall a great place to go. Don’t think twice, just go!!
    lalaResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Kailey! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time at lala and that our crispy rice, branzino, shrimp tempura, and other must-tries left a lasting impression. We're also glad to know that you found our server to be attentive and pleasant. We sincerely appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, André

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  2. wallace

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Table ready on time. People were very attentive and courteous. Food was excellent. My only comment is that music was too loud, causing everyone to then have to raise their voices and in overall was too much noise to enjoy fully the meal. But I will give it another try. Food and services were excellent

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  3. ANA

    VIP

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lala always is a good idea for us. Everything was perfect

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  4. Simon

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do yourself a favor and come here. The service and the food are impecable. Everyone is great, specially Elliot who gave us a surreal dinner experience. Definitely coming back.
    lalaResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Simon! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at lala. It's fantastic to know that our service and food met your expectations. We're especially glad that our team made your evening special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal. Cheers!

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  5. Santiago

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christina was so attentive and kind. The food is outstanding as the whole team. We had a wonderful time with our son. Recommended for any occasion. Decoration so unique, simply beautiful. We will be back soon! We are foodies, and we considered Lala the best restaurant in Puerto Rico, and we’ve been in a lots of restaurants! Bravissimo!!

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  6. Roberto J

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter disappeared maybe for a bit too long. Other than that the experience was perfect.

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  7. Tenssie

    New York City

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    don’t even know where to start..looking forward to be with my family and celebrate together in a restaurant that I have visited before. While we waited (20 minutes) to our reserved table, I could hear and see the employees quietly argue between assigning tables to waiters. Got our table and finally met our waiter 30 minutes later to ask for our first order. Got our drinks and first appetizers 20 minutes later, to our surprise when the waiter told us to hurry up and finish with everything we wanted since “the chef” has told him that the restaurant was going to be packed soon and we might get our dinner later than expected. We didn’t want to feel rushed, so we ordered more appetizers. For our first course , we’re told that 3 items were not available. Chose to add a pasta as a third course, but was also not available. 30 minutes later, waiter tried to take our order. Two more items where not available. Since my dinner choice wasn’t available (a popular one) told him that I would end up eating from the plates from my other family members. He got me the “crudo” menu, still couldn’t find a meal. I asked for a specific wine, was not available. Asked for another wine, took him another half an hour to tell me they were trying to find it. Brought the wine. At that moment we were very uncomfortable since we haven’t got our dinner. Ask him a personal question, “if you were in my shoes, what would you do in my place”? He said, “ I would walk away. Still, waited for dinner. At this time and since we were near the kitchen, i could see the manager walking back and forth and “silently” arguing between the kitchen and waiters. I still could see food coming out from the kitchen, but none was near for us. We never got an apology of the food being delayed, nor offered anything else. Even though I have joked about me loving cooking and help the cook in the kitchen. I even suggested that since i was not lucky to find something from the available menu item, I suggested t

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  8. Neda

    VIP

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience, delicious and creative dishes, and excellent service. Highly recommend, will definitely be back!

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  9. lana

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best food ambiance and staff!! An incredible experience!!!

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  10. Ana maria

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place !! Service and ambiance ! Love this place

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FAQs

lala is rated 4.7 stars by 758 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for lala

1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd, San Juan, PR 00924

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Isla Verde / Carolina
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (787) 598-9000
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