lala Puerto Rico

Name: lala Puerto Rico
Address: 1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd, San Juan, PR, United States, 00924
Telephone: (787) 598-9000
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1065)

$50 and over

Global, International

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

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 95 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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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
Website
https://www.lalapr.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

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

Pan de Jardín$7.00
Roasted Garlic & Tomato Confit Focaccia
Jamón$55.00
Ibérico de Bellota 5 J’s | Pan con Tomate | EVOO
Gem Cesar$18.00
Radicchio | Verjus | Anchoa | Sourdough | Grana Padano | Cured Egg Yolk
Burrata$24.00
Heirloom Tomato | Arugula | Tomato Sorbet | Basil | EVOO
Thai Yam Hu Mu Salad$22.00
Crispy Cuajo | Herbs | Nam Pla Dressing | Lime | Crispy Garlic
Consommé$22.00
Pork Consommé | Tempura Mofongo | Sofrito Jam | Sautéed Shrimp | Lime
Foie Gras Terrine$34.00
Peach Gelee | Cherry Compote | Candied Walnut | Toasted Pain de Mie
Crispy Rice$18.00
Tuna Tartare | Sweet Shoyu | Scallion
Dulce de Lechoza y Queso$17.00
Manchego Croquette | Jalapeño | Olive Oil
Tempura Shrimp$22.00
Calabrian Chili Aioli | Chives | Eel Honey
Pan-Fried Gyoza$22.00
Angus Beef | Caramelized Onion | Bacon | Aged Cheddar Mornay | Chives
Oysters Rockefeller 1/2 Dz$34.00
Parsley │ Garlic│ Parmesan │ Breadcrumbs
French Onion Escargot Gratin$16.00
Caramelized Onion | Beef Jus | Gruyere | Toasted Baguette
5oz Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Hot Stone$115.00
Furikake Sushi Rice | Blistered Ají Dulce | House Kimchi

PASTAS

Garden “Ricotta” Ravioli (V)$18.00
Warm Coconut Gazpacho | Tomato Powder | Peach Glaze
Sweet Corn Agnolotti $24.00
Parmiggiano Reggiano | Mascarpone | Goat Cheese | Sage Brown Butter
Ricotta Cavatelli$22.00
Creamed Spinach | Pecorino Romano | Black Pepper Confit Cherry Tomatoes | Lemon Breadcrumbs | Basil
Vodka Rigatoni $24.00
Calabrian Chili | Stracciatella | Basil | Lemon Breadcrumbs

ENTREÉS

Crispy Skinned Salmon$38.00
Sushi Rice | Smoked Trout Roe | Crispy Shiitake | Shiso Black Dashi Broth
Swordfish Schnitzel$32.00
Garlic-Dill Labneh | Arugula | Fennel | Charred Lemon
The “Wellington” $62.00
Filet Mignon | Amarillo Mousseline | Crispy Prosciutto Mushroom Mille-Feuille | Red Wine Jus
Pan Roasted 1/2 Chicken$30.00
Batata Puree | Braised Cabbage | Crispy Kale | Natural Jus
Crispy Skin Duck Breast$59.00
Beet Puree | Pancetta | Cherries | Red Wine Natural Jus
Eggplant Mignon Steak au Poivre (V)$28.00
Grilled Asparagus | Thick Cut Fried Potato | Sunflower au Poivre Sauce
Red Wine Braised Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek$52.00
Potato Mille Feuille | Asparagus Mignonette | Balsamic Pearl Onions

GRILLED & FINISHED OVER JAPANESE CHARCOAL

Whole Branzino$65.00
Kurobuta Pork Double Chop$67.00
Prime New York Steak 16oz$74.00
Prime Ribeye Steak 26oz$115.00
Tomahawk 50oz$170.00
Lamb Rack$59.00

SIDES

Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Creamed Spinach$10.00
Shishito Peppers$8.00
French Fries$8.00
Pommes Aligot$14.00
Tostones$8.00
Bok Choy, Pancetta, Kimchi Vinaigrette, Sesame$14.00
Roasted Baby Carrots, Madras Curry, Labneh, Candied Sunflower Seeds$14.00
Apio Gnocchi$18.00

What 1,065 people are saying

lala Puerto Rico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Caribbean
Global, International
Caribbean
Most Booked
Puerto Rico
Most Booked

Review summary

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Lala Puerto Rico offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "creative, flavorful, and delicious" dishes and the "beautiful surroundings." While some note a "great vibe" and "friendly, attentive" staff, occasional service delays are mentioned. Overall, Lala is highly recommended for special occasions and culinary delights.

1,065 Reviews

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Maria
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the drinks, and the service Anthony provided was amazing.
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Art VIP
Caribbean10 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious -- have Salmon and Hamachi Nigiri, foie gras terrine, and Branzino. Service a little to be desired -- took an undue amount of time to get a Daquiri. Overall a good place and would go back
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Edgardo
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brutal! Desde la bienvenida hasta el postre. Todo perfecto. El mesero nos atendió excelente y sus recomendaciones fueron top. Volvemos!
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Alba
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurante de calidad, servicio y comida de excelencia. Volveria y se lo recomendaría a mis familiares y amistades
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Bernadette
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was great. The only setback was trying to reach the restaurant on the phone and get directions to the location in the mall. Called multiple times and no one picked up. After multiple attempts someone called and said they were located on the terrace which is incorrect. Was able to find the place from asking someone in the mall. Otherwise, place is clean, food is delicious and the waiters were attentive. Will definitely come back to try more plates.
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Steven
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best dining experience we’ve had in San Juan! Lala is such a vibe. The energy, the ambiance, and most importantly, the food were all incredible. Our server, Bruce, was the absolute highlight. He was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. We trusted his recommendations and he did not miss. Every dish he suggested was beautifully presented, and perfectly balanced. This spot is a must visit, especially if you’re looking for something that feels both elevated and cool. If you’re lucky enough to get Bruce as your server, you’re in for a treat.
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Sheneé VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the greeting to the cuisine to the drinks, everything was fantastic. Crispy rice and Dulce de Lechoza y Queso were excellent starters with the jam and jalapeño being the perfect burst of flavor. The Sweet Corn Agnolotti was light yet filling with delicious flavors. The sweetness of the corn and brown butter was absolutely amazing. A definite favorite.
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Javier VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I was expecting a better use of local food incorporated into the menu. The menu was left to the customer to guess of the combination of items - not user friendly for those with eyesight issues. The service was also slow in comparison with similar or better quality restaurants. I expected more - not Jibarito enough. Would I go again? No.
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JAIME VIP
Caribbean13 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Visited Lala yesterday to celebrate our 42nd Wedding anniversary. We arrived 15 minutes prior to our reservation and were seated about 10 minutes after our 7:45pm reservation time. The physical appearance of the restaurant to be aesthetically pleasing. We were seated at our table for 30 minutes prior to meeting our server only after I inquired as to why we had not been approached by a server. My inquiry took place after I noticed that an adjacent table that was seated after us , had been served water, cocktails and an appetizer! Upon questioning our server, he stated that our table had not been assigned a server by the host. Our cocktails arrived 30 minutes later and our first appetizer arrived 30 minutes after that. The sashimi appetizer had 6 pieces of fish which were as thin as carpaccio, were not cold or fresh. I had to request wasabi which was not provided on presentation.. Extremely disappointed by the sashimi! Our second appetizer were the hamachi pastor which were very good. One of our two entrees, swordfish, was barely edible. It was tasteless and extremely dry without any sense of flavor. I notified the waiter and he acknowledged similar complaints from other patrons. He offered a complimentary dessert which as ok. Other than the ambience, the restaurant was a-bust and I would not recommend to anyone. I love Bad Bunny’s music, but his restaurant leaves much too much to be rectified!
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Michelle
Virginia3 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were so excited about having dinner here for wife’s birthday! We had to change the reservation to 5 people and they were so accommodating. The ambience and aesthetics were perfect for a nice dinner to start the night! It did take quite a while for us to get our drinks and we had to remind the waiter a few times to bring us limes. There was a bit of a wait for our food. While I can extend grace because it’s probably fresh, it wasn’t busy nor did we get updates throughout. The French fries were the best thing we had to eat! Make sure you order them! I personally ordered the NY strip, medium, but it came out medium rare. I asked to have it recooked and they brought me a hot stone to cook it on myself LOL. I also had to ask the waiter for a refill although he came to our table quite a few times. Overall we did enjoy the experience and would probably come back.
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lala Puerto Rico is rated 4.7 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 95 times today

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

Dining areas

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

Website
https://www.lalapr.com/
Phone number
(787) 598-9000

lala Puerto Rico

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

APPETIZERS, SALADS & SOUPS

Pan de Jardín$7.00

Jamón$55.00

Gem Cesar$18.00

Burrata$24.00

Thai Yam Hu Mu Salad$22.00

Consommé$22.00

Foie Gras Terrine$34.00

Crispy Rice$18.00

Dulce de Lechoza y Queso$17.00

Tempura Shrimp$22.00

Pan-Fried Gyoza$22.00

Oysters Rockefeller 1/2 Dz$34.00

French Onion Escargot Gratin$16.00

5oz Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Hot Stone$115.00

PASTAS

Garden “Ricotta” Ravioli (V)$18.00

Sweet Corn Agnolotti $24.00

Ricotta Cavatelli$22.00

Vodka Rigatoni $24.00

ENTREÉS

Crispy Skinned Salmon$38.00

Swordfish Schnitzel$32.00

The “Wellington” $62.00

Pan Roasted 1/2 Chicken$30.00

Crispy Skin Duck Breast$59.00

Eggplant Mignon Steak au Poivre (V)$28.00

Red Wine Braised Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek$52.00

GRILLED & FINISHED OVER JAPANESE CHARCOAL

Whole Branzino$65.00

Kurobuta Pork Double Chop$67.00

Prime New York Steak 16oz$74.00

Prime Ribeye Steak 26oz$115.00

Tomahawk 50oz$170.00

Lamb Rack$59.00

SIDES

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

Creamed Spinach$10.00

Shishito Peppers$8.00

French Fries$8.00

Pommes Aligot$14.00

Tostones$8.00

Bok Choy, Pancetta, Kimchi Vinaigrette, Sesame$14.00

Roasted Baby Carrots, Madras Curry, Labneh, Candied Sunflower Seeds$14.00

Apio Gnocchi$18.00

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