Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Scranton: 1:20 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (570) 955-0892 to confirm.
Location & directions
1001 South Main AvenueScranton, PA 18504
About Isla Paraiso
Isla Paraiso is a Caribbean restaurant located at 1001 South Main Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Our Scranton guide covers 68 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Isla Paraiso is open daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Available service options are outdoor seating and dine-in.
Phone: (570) 955-0892.
Quick facts
- Category
- Caribbean Restaurant
- Address
- 1001 South Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504
- Phone
- (570) 955-0892
- Hours
- Open daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Caribbean restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Isla Paraiso’s weekday schedule with 11 other Caribbean restaurants in Pennsylvania. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, earlier than 73% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 64% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 84 hours a week, 19 hours more than the local median of 65. 73% of Caribbean restaurants in Pennsylvania open on Sundays, and Isla Paraiso is one of them.
Compared with 11 other Caribbean restaurants in Pennsylvania that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Caribbean restaurants across the US
Based on 76 menus with 4,293 priced items from Caribbean restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $18.00.
We don’t have Isla Paraiso’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Caribbean restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Jerk Chicken | 39% | $16.05 |
| Curry Chicken | 37% | $15.00 |
| Curry Goat | 36% | $19.80 |
| White Rice | 29% | $5.50 |
| Brown Stew Chicken | 24% | $15.00 |
| Oxtail | 24% | $24.49 |
| French Fries | 24% | $5.00 |
| Roti | 16% | $10.24 |
Calculated from 76 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Isla Paraiso there are 2 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaqueria Don Sabi0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.4 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.5 mi
- PizzaAlfredo's Pizza Cafe0.7 mi
- Bars & PubsPoor Richard's Pub0.7 mi
What to expect at a Caribbean restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Isla Paraiso's opening hours?
Open daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Isla Paraiso open on Sunday?
Yes, Isla Paraiso is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Isla Paraiso located?
Isla Paraiso is located at 1001 South Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504.
What is the phone number of Isla Paraiso?
You can call Isla Paraiso at (570) 955-0892.
Does Isla Paraiso offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Isla Paraiso. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Isla Paraiso open late?
Yes – Isla Paraiso is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Isla Paraiso?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Isla Paraiso. Nearby options include Taqueria Don Sabi (0.3 mi), Subway (0.4 mi), and Burger King (0.5 mi).
How much do Caribbean restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 76 menus with 4,293 priced items from Caribbean restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $18.00.
Nearby places
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