Nice place to stop by for a quick bite before or after the beach and just as fun in the night. If…read moreyou want a more relaxed experience definitely come during the day but if you want something even more lively come at night and you will find yourself having a great time. Food was great for the prices and the house made hot sauce is increible! Great wait staff as well. Very friendly and attentive

I got here at 7:45 PM and didn't get my til 9:00 PM. I had ordered before it was even busy, the…read morefood overall was great but the wait time for the food is crazy for the bar not even being busy. The waitress was very kind and had a positive attitude. I recommend coming over here to try it once but not for you to come here very often due to the wait time.

The best food I had in PR! Sooooooo delicious and so much variety!…read more The staff were extremely friendly and even made a custom meal for my bf who is vegan. We even met the chef who was so kind! We got the yuca fries, bone marrow, fava bean tacos, oxtail cannelloni, duck, mahi mahi, black cod, vegan special, chocolate cake, and coconut sorbet! Everything was to die for except the bone marrow which had a super small portion size. The free bread was also amazing! Probably one of the top 3 free restaurant breads I've had. Will 1000000% be back next time I visit PR!

Fantastic restaurant, the best of many great options on the Ritz property. Luckily we saved it for…read morelast so wasn't disappointed by the other restaurants but MELAO was one of the best experiences we ever had anywhere. I liked the jovial yet professional service but the food is what made it great. Started with a tuna tartare daily special recommended by the waiter, it was great. Many layers of flavors and the tuna and avocado was fantastic. I then had the ribeye (the smaller one, at only 20 oz :-)) and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. For those who haven't seen my other reviews, I've been to hundreds of the best steakhouses, from NY to Chicago to Las Vegas to London, and while this wasn't a steakhouse it was fantastic. A nice think ribeye, perfect marbling but they also got the medium rare exactly as it should be, with an incredible char on the outside. I would fly back to Puerto Rico just to have this steak again. I also liked the crispy brussel sprouts and the asparagus were excellent, larger portion than you get elsewhere and nice thick asparagus. Finished with the I think 7 layer coconut cake, which I thought was the nicest dessert (split it with my wife's key lime pie, also good, and daughter's carrot cake donuts). Can't wait to go again.

Whoa. I didn't expect a lot from the food in PR at Dorado Beach but I should have. COA checks all…read morethe boxes with fabulous food - seafood that is off the chain good, excellent but not intrusive service, and a nice atmosphere. I could not have been happier with dinner here. Started with the butternut squash soup with coconut emulsion that was so good. The bread basket includes 3 types of breads and butters. You will want to eat it all but have to save room. We moved on to the king crab - perfectly cracked and flavorful w/their own house made sauces. It was the best crab I've had outside of Alaska and we live in Seattle where it's plentiful. Next we had the halibut with an amazing crust of hazelnuts and truffles. It may have been even better than the crab, but it was close. The fish came with a taro mash with truffle - and we didn't realize that so we also ordered the potatoes with Burrata and truffle. You can't have enough truffle. Finished with cappuccinos and molten cake. Really excellent experience all around. Don't miss it if you are in the area. I want to go back and try more on the menu. It was that good.

Another business encounter that has amateurs running it, so you can't show up and expect to gain…read moreaccess to Dorado's COA. Since I'm Deaf, I used CapCall to call and make reservations. Well, the person who answered didn't provide me with a time or anything after I provided my phone number twice, as if I'm supposed to stand outside the gate from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM waiting for a text message with a code for the gate guard. Well, I never received a text from COA, and when i tried to call back twice after waiting fifteen minutes, nobody answered. I suspect the person was avoiding answering because of the caller ID. Needless fo say, I returned to San Juan and told my team that we'd postpone our dinner meeting until I found somewhere else to eat and discuss business plans. Again, i get the feeling that Deaf people here in Puerto Rico are treated like we don't exist or that we're an inconvenience--second-class citizens, as if my money isn't good enough. As if we do good enough to afford McDonald's, it's an attitude that I've encountered in other parts of the world: India, Brazil, Thailand, to name a few, where accessibility doesnt exist, and Deaf people and people with disabilities are given low expectations. Again, as if hearing and intelligence are linked, which they are not. Since I'm Deaf I must have a low wage job.

We came in about two hours before closing and were welcomed with great service and an even better…read moremeal. I started with the empanada de pollo, and wow, they did not skimp on the filling! It was absolutely packed with tender, flavorful chicken. Definitely a solid start. For my entrée, I had the Mero en salsa de coco, and it was divine. The sauce reminded me of a Thai-style coconut curry, with peppers and onions that added a little sweet heat. The fish was tender and melt-in-your-mouth soft. Pure comfort and flavor in every bite. On the side, I went with the arroz y habichuelas. It was solid, though I do wish the beans had a touch more salt or adobo to really bring out the flavors. Still enjoyable, just could've used a little extra seasoning to match the boldness of the main dish. Overall, a beautiful dining experience with rich, comforting flavors and generous portions.

Our dinner was excellent at Cayo Caribe! We had a party of 5 visiting the Dorado area. We were…read morequickly sat. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was very attentive. She mention that her English was limited, but she did a phenomenal job and was very patient with us. My mom had the avocado stuffed with vegetables in a garlic sauce and loved it! If you're looking for a vegetarian dish definitely give it a try! My brother got the NY stripe with rice and beans. It was a nice thick piece of steak cooked perfectly medium. I had the churrasco and risotto, so good! The seasoning was perfect, it was full of flavor and tender. The risotto was delicious, but rich - I'd recommend it! The portion of risotto was crazy big. My husband got the chicken alfredo, which I thought was an odd choice, but he said it was very good! Overall everyone loved their meal. I'd highly recommend it!

Here's a nice and comfy place in Dorado (downtown). Their specialty is sea food, and they are…read moreserious about it. Their lobster is wonderful, and the fish and ceviche selection are just delicious! They need a better wine selection, but the food is so good that we can accept this limitation. Service is great and the owners are always close to you to better assist you. My tip: whatever sea food dish you ask, make sure you add the Mofongo!

Fine food, fast efficient service. Delicious Mofongo stuffed with seafood and way better than…read moreexpected. Flan with coconut was Devine. One of our drinks seemed to have too much ice, but the meal made up for it.

Dorado location recommended by friends. The Gallinta Rellena $11.99 was fantastic, tender,…read moreflavorful 1/2 Cornish hen, with fried plantains. The daily special st Louis ribs with 2 sides $13.99 was ok, but that's because the chicken was sooo good. I tried and didn't cate for the fried breadfruit...it didn't have any taste. Later I learned some people dip in a sauce.

Food was so delicious, service is fast and food comes out fresh . Ambiance is great price is right…read more. Servers were great and attentive.

Como siempre esta gente hacen un lechon muy riiiico. Todo lo que hacen está súper bien. Los…read morepasteles son bien sabrosos PERO están un poco pequeños.

Not sure what some of these reviews are talking about- maybe they are not used to tasty food I come…read morehere almost every weekend, the rice is so flavorful, the lechón- I mean if you know about lechón- it is a bit fatty that's why is so good. But here as you can see in the picture, it has tons of meat and the cuerito is soooo crisp. The pastel is delicious too( a bit small ) but delicious. I love the consistency of the flavor and quality

The ambience is kind of neat when you first walk in with a bright colorful wall of straw hats in…read morethe lobby waiting area, a selfie station with a giant bear, and live music performances. Other than that the food and service are very average and prices are on the higher side. The mahi mahi appetizer bites were super dry, so I definitely wouldn't recommend them and steaks had quite a bit of fat.

We are from NY and came to visit my mother in law who lives in Dorado PR. I saw this restaurant on…read moreInstagram and told her I wanted to try it. The restaurant is very trendy. They have both indoor and outdoor dining. The waitress that we had was super friendly and patient. She answered all of our menu related questions. The food had delicious flavor and was seasoned nicely. All of us really enjoyed our meals so much so that we have already told other friends and relatives about it. We will definitely be back next time we visit PR.

Bryan was such a great bartender, and waiter. He pressed the watermelon juice himself and added…read morecoconut liquor with lime my drink. My crab cakes were delicious and the palm fried cuplet was filled with shrimp well seasoned and shedded mango and cabbage. The drinks were amazing. Grey Goose with pineapple juice. Watermelon fresh juice with tequila and lime and fresh mint We stayed downstairs and it was an open room with windows everywhere open and Big circling fans. The dining room was open and such a nice night out with all the fans it had a great breeze, views of all overlooking Dorado. It was our last night in Dorado what a great place to have dinner. Thanks again Bryan for making our night so special!

Best food I've had on the island! Bryan and Jirell hooked it…read moreup- best service I could possibly recommend! This venue gives a "mom and pop" vibe while delivering flavor and hospitality. The lobster risotto was flavorful and the serloin with dirty rice was mouth watering. I can't say enough good things about the food and the atmosphere at this restaurant. Thank you so much for the incredible experience. Counting down the days until we eat here again.