Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 664 reviews

What carianiscaraballo doesn't like about El Ideal:
The food is good, but the service is really bad , you call over the phone to ask for lunch special since they don't have online menu and they don't offered information. View all feedback. What Jeard C Escobar likes about El Ideal:
I visit the restaurant with my family and everyone gave 5 stars. The food was tasty and well cooked. The service fast and very good. The place need to be updated. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 11 reviews
Maly6632
06.06.2024 - 03:23

I had a fantastic meal, as did my husband. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious, hot, and fresh. The atmosphere was pleasant and...

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David
06.06.2024 - 03:23

Neat local place with Brazilian theme, tasty meats,beans and rice in a diner setting. Staff is quite friendly and helpful, and our food was quite tasty. Price p...

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Kingofpodcasts
06.06.2024 - 03:23

I have tried El Cosinita, and they are good, but I prefer El Ideal. Their texture is fantastic and goes well with any type of fish. They serve fresh fish cooked...

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279davda
06.06.2024 - 03:23

Overnighting at PBI, and I didn't want chain food, or pizza--and found El Ideal. It is very unassuming from the outside, and equally humble inside--but what it...

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Zay72
06.06.2024 - 03:23

I have always believed that some of the best food can be found in small, hidden gem restaurants. When I refer to them as "hole in the wall," I mean it as a comp...

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El Ideal Restaurant offers a mix of reviews, the negative ones criticizing the service and the owner's behavior, but the positive reviews praising the consistent high-quality food, reasonable prices, authentic flavors, and warm ambiance. Customers enjoy dishes like Mangu con Tres Golpes and Polloe Guisado, with friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is described as a hidden gem with delicious, authentic Dominican/Cuban food, making it a great choice for those looking for classic culinary delights. Despite some mixed experiences, El Ideal Restaurant seems to leave a positive impression on those who enjoy traditional cuisine and warm hospitality.

Google
4.3 ★ from 342 reviews
palmbeachbarney
17.02.2024 - 12:00

Excellent dominican style food. Chicken soup that heals.

tobar
17.02.2024 - 12:00

El Ideal Restaurant captures the essence of traditional cuisine with its authentic flavors and warm ambiance, providing a genuine and satisfying experience for...

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Luis
17.02.2024 - 12:00

Great and awesome Mangu plate, and customer service is awesome too!!!!

Reviewer
17.02.2024 - 12:00

It's the little hottest place in West Palm Beach. Great Dominican food.

Alexandra
17.02.2024 - 12:00

Chicken soup is the best!! We always order it when we’re sick.

Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 473 reviews
David
18.08.2023 - 10:29

Been coming here since 2006, and most staff has remembered me for as long. Always consistently high quality food at reasonable prices. If I'm not making my own...

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Hector
18.08.2023 - 10:29

Absolutely love this place . Food is always great and staff is very friendly . Prices are awesome too

Julio
18.08.2023 - 10:29

Went for breakfast and was very good. Waitress was on top if the order.

Jeard
18.08.2023 - 10:29

I visit the restaurant with my family and everyone gave 5 stars. The food was tasty and well cooked. The service fast and very good. The place need to be update...

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Vítězslav
18.08.2023 - 10:29

Great Dominican food with reasonable prices for the delicious quality. I had the Mangu con Tres Golpes, a great litmus test for a restaurant's food quality. Out...

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Gastroranking-us
3.9 ★ from 181 reviews

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