My husband and I were in Puerto Rico for only 3 days, the first day we tried a restaurant that was good, but the next night we wanted to go to Buena Vibra. The food was incredible, the service amazing, and we absolutely loved everything about this place so much that we couldn't bring ourselves to go anywhere else on our last night. Two nights in a row at this wonderful place and we were not disappointed. The coconut grouper was the greatest seafood I've ever had. The people who work here are so kind and attentive, and the next time we visit PR, this will be our first stop, without a doubt. read more

So after some serious questioning of whether I should EVER use Siri again for Navigation, my partner and I finally found Buena Vibra and went for late lunch. Dining in Puerto Rico is typically an "Al fresco" experience and this is no different since the entire restaurant is pretty much a front patio to the kitchen. If you can get over the presence of a club footed rooster I strongly recommend you check out the cuisine at Buena Vibra. My partner and I met the two young men who seem to manage the establishment. My partner's Spanish is fairly fluent so together the four of us were able to communicate relatively easily but we never managed to learn their names. The owner who gave us a long history of the restaurant and it's family history clearly is proud of his business. His business partner was our server and quickly figured I'd be a fan of the coconut shrimp. He figured correctly and it was delicious. He was suggesting the ribeye but it was too early to have such a heavy meal so we wanted something smaller. We chose these deep fried plantain cups filled with meat. I chose the sea food salad and my husband had a chicken in a tomatoey sauce. Very beautiful and very delicious. I was familiar with the squid and shrimp but it was my first taste of conch. We were lucky enough to have the place to our selves, which allowed us a complete display and kitchen tour of how the conch is prepared. The owner is fastidious in making sure all his food is fresh that day. We were so pleased with our beautiful lunch that we plan on coming back for dinner before our vacation is over. Don't miss out on meeting these two charming guys and tasting the amazing food produced at Buena Vibra. read more

Buena Vibra - The plantain cups - Caribbean Near Me - Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Incredible!!!! One of the best, if not the best meal so far on this trip! Super cool restaurant with friendly and quick service! Love the treehouse type building and laid back atmosphere. We will go back for a second night in a row. read more

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So I was planning in advance places to go eat while out in PR, and thanks to Yelp this restaurant came up. I read reviews, looked at photos, and the menu. I was absolutely sold on the photos and description of the Volcan. I had the pleasure of going to this restaurant with my family and friends, and everyone absolutely loved it!!! I felt A lot of pressure was on me to pick a good spot and this exceeded all my expectations. I was having trouble finding the restaurant and the owner was patient enough to stay on the phone for 15 minutes until we arrived. From the moment we got there, The owner Bobe greeted us like we were family and shared with us all the great meals they offer. One thing we really liked was NO sodium used in their meals. The food was absolutely delicious, plus our waitress Patricia was awesome and super accommodating. The deserts were amazing as well!! The flan was so good. Overall this was absolutely 5 star from experience to the actual food. Thank you Buena Vibra this is AN ABSOLUTE must go for myself every time I go to PR now. read more

The atmosphere and drinks were great, but the food was extremely bland. My friend ordered ceviche in pineapple and I got seafood in pineapple, both under seasoned which is very disappointing knowing how easy it should've been to make. They were also not in pineapple, instead the pineapple was cut in quarters and the entree was put on top of it, making it not absorb the pineapple flavors. The people were very nice though. read more

We went on a Saturday night and it was very crowded, but we ended up getting a table right away because we were only two people. The drinks came right away. My bf speaks Spanish but still figuring out this menu can be tricky. We ordered coconut shrimp for an appetizer, it was amazing. Then I got grouper with shrimp and octopus and my bf got steak with shrimp. The shrimp and octopus is cold like ceviche, but out of this world. We were there for two hours, so if you have somewhere to go this is not the place. The service was very good, if you are from out of town I would say give it a try! read more

Excellent food, awesome seafood selection with tons of options. Spoke perfect English and explained the entire menu to us gringos!! May not look like much but it is definitely worth the stop!! read more

It looked like a great place. The atmosphere was vibrant. But the service was extremely slow. And the credit card machine was broken, so you better come with plenty of cash (especially given the rounds of drinks you will go through as you wait for your meal). I will post a separate review when the food comes. Stay tuned.... Over 2 hours later, our food came. The food was good, but I can't say it was worth the wait. read more

We stopped here during vacation. We stayed in Rincon and drove down to see the Cabo Rojo salt flats, lighthouse, and playa sucia. We were starving and after looking on yelp, chose this place. It was 2pm on a Sunday and completely packed. It seemed most people were locals, too (always a good sign). We had to wait a while but we drank mojitos and enjoyed just observing. When we finally sat to eat....we had the BEST meal during our time in Puerto Rico. We had a sampler appetizer platter followed by one of the volcano entrees (I forget which one but our waiter Joel reccomended that one specifically). It was such fresh grouper and seafood. By the end of our meal, we were completely stuffed we could hardly move but it was worth it. The service was so friendly and the atmosphere was fantastic. If we're ever back in Puerto Rico, I would make a trip to Cabo Rojo JUST to eat there ! read more

Awesome place! Joel greeted us as soon as we walked in. We ordered the sorrullos and the vibra special. It was the bomb!!! The mojito was perfect. For desert, we ordered the pistachio flan. You will not be disappointed. read more

Buena Vibra - Vibra Special and Pistachio flan. - Caribbean Near Me - Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Delicious food, amazing service and cozy place. The Volcán is the most popular dish, once you order it, you will understand. What is the Volcán?Is a Mero fish covered with coconut and filled with Guava Churrasco. Don't need more description. Please! Don't forget ask for the desserts. Last time I had a Coconut Cheese flan! read more

Don't mess around. Go to this place and don't stint. Some of the best food around. The "Volcan"s are big enough for two to share, and everything is fresh, local, and perfectly cooked. One of the few restaurants in PR where you can get a decent salad. Local beer on tap. Don't be put off by the appearance. Go! read more

Best meal I've had in PR so far. The food took a bit of time, but it was worth it. We saw some guys hauling in massive lobsters that were still thrashing around, so I'm pretty positive that everything was very fresh. I got the camarones in the plantain cups and my boyfriend got one of the volcan specialities (the Guyaba? Guyama?). The sauces on both dishes were phenomenal. I felt stuffed after my $13 plate, and the BF ate to the point of discomfort but still had leftovers from his $27 dish. Friendly service, popular but not too crowded (we came on a Wednesday around 1). Wonderful find! read more

Everything you ask for to eat here is just perfect. You can never get enough of this place. The food is delicious the ambiance is enticing and comfortable and there is an ample selection of drinks. I love this place. read more

100% excellency, awesome service, food and drinks...we were a group of 11 every single plate was exquisite. Fresh sea food and tender steaks. Truly a must. read more

Great service and delicious food! The aguacate relleno with ceviche was great, and the app suggestions from our wonderful server were yummy too. It was a busy spot, but service was spot on! Definitely make a stop here if you are traveling in the area. read more

Great place for authentic Caribbean food. The buena vibra dish is my favorite dish on the menu. This is my 2nd time visiting this restaurant and I have no complaints. I introduced this place to my family and friends and they are also very impressed with the quality and service. The food is very good and staff is very friendly and professional. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

Buena vibra is an awesome place with amazing food. The portion sizes are really good. It could be a little pricey for some, but I think that for the amount and quality of food they serve you, is a reasonable price. I've been there a couple of times and always end up ordering the avocado. Of all I have tried my favorite is the one with mero en salsa de mangó. That sauce is so good. read more

Love the ambient , the waitresses are very pleasant . The dish I had was serve on a avocado stuff with mero on a mango sauce was delicious I recommended , you won't be sorry my friend had a whole fried fish with rice and beans , it was fantastic , They have some kankan pork chops to die for. Mofóngo stuff with everything imaginable , octopus, shrimp, conch, lobster read more

Cayo blanco was amazing!!!! I would definitely go back and get the same thing every time. It was recommended by the waitress as their best seller and I can see why! Everyone was super friendly and eager to answer any questions since the menu was completely in Spanish. Sangria was also very good! read more

It's called Buena Vibra for a reason! Definitely come hungry, like really hungry, because the plates are big, delicious, and really filling!

Excellent food... And a healthy and elegant way to "chinchorrear" in Cabo Rojo. It was a nice evening, with nice people.

Had a wonderful lunch here. It is on the pricey side but given the quality of ingredients that is to be expected. The owner is very excited to have visitors from all over the world and wants to know where you are from and wants to take lots of pics. Showed us the kitchen and it is immaculate. You could eat off any surface in there. The Chefs all very professional. Bar area is great, we had a few drinks while waiting for our food. They were okay, but the food is the real star here. Will be back when we visit Puerto Rico again! read more

I love the ambiance here, but the vegetable option that I ate in June 2014 was literally frozen veggies from a bag. Get anything else, but don't go for the veggies! read more

All I can say is WOW! What an awesome meal we had and the service and friendliness of the staff was fantastic! If you are in Cabo Rojo, it's a must to go eat there! It's a no frills environment, but don't be fooled by that! I had one of the best meals I've ever had. JUST GO! read more

This restaurant has been the best by far in my trip in Puerto Rico. I ordered the Cayo Blanco dish, the white creamy cilantro sauce went hand in hand with the shrimp and churrasco. Their sangrias and jalapeño poppers were amazing as well. I would definitely come here again if I come back to the island. read more

Best steak house ever and perfect service. I recommened this restaurant to any family member, friend super grate fun.....

We found this gem on our way to Cabo Rojo. It's a bit off the touristic part but worth the drive. It is patio-style only so no AC there. Food was delicious, they pride on creative Island cuisine, and they do it great. Stop by on your way to Cabo Rojo. You won't regret being well-fed to walk up to the lighthouse. read more

We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt the good vibes. Wilmer our server was really helpful suggesting some of the favorites dishes. We had Goyitos and Mero bites to start. Super tasty. After a couple cold Medallas we tried the local Old Harbor brews, both good. The owner stopped by to introduce himself and welcome us, and make sure we were having a good time, which we definitely were. The open air deck we were sitting on was perfect as the sun was setting. For mains we has the coconut crusted fish "volcano" stuffed with churrasco and a fresh fish with spicy papaya and pepper sauce. Both were phenomenal. The chef killed it. We got to give him a wave and nod of thanks through the kitchen window. Definitely will go back next time were near Cabo Rojo. read more

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Amazing food, music and service. It takes a little time to get your food because everything is fresh and made from scratch. The cool thing is that they will tell you that as soon as you sit and they will constantly check on you until you are enjoying the most delicious "salt free" meal you will ever had!!!!!!! read more

Will definitely go back next time in PR. We had the lobster and stuffed avocado, both were fantastic. Atmosphere is cool and staff are friendly. read more

Buena Vibra - Lobster and stuffed avocado - Caribbean Near Me - Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Love the avocado dishes (watch for avocado season) and the coconut crust seafood volcano (all the time). A most visit if you will be passing by the southwest of Puerto Rico. read more

Super nice. Excelente food and service. Good place and variarty of beer. I come back.

Great tapas and monitors. We had problems translating the menu but had a wonderful waitperson that made it simple and gave us good recommendations. The avocado bowl with fish and the white sauce and cilantro was delicious. Light, fresh and very tasty. The orange flan for desert was perfect. The outdoor atmosphere was terrific except for the occasional car with the radio cranked up full or a group of motorcycles. read more

Great place and awesome service. On Thursdays enjoy three burgers for less than $20 bucks. You'll have three different options to choose, one with guava souce, the other with mango sauce and one with salsa criolla or you can also mix one of each. Enjoy the corona or medalla for a great price. Around the Cabo Rojo area and looking for some great seafood in an awesome place, look no further than Buena Vibra! read more

The name says Tapas, but they served normal meals. This is an open air restaurant, kind of a covered deck. The owner and wait staff were very friendly. There were 7 of us, including an 11 year old. We chose this restaurant because of its Yelp reviews. We arrived for lunch around 2:30 and were seated immediately. Our waitress was patient with us as we ordered. (We like to ask lots of questions.) To drink, I had a mojito. It was delicious! My husband and sister in law each had a coconut mojito. This was also delicious and worth trying. The restaurant's sign says cocina creativa (creative kitchen) and they lived up to their bragging. I had a pina rellena con ceviche (pineapple stuffed with ceviche). Good lord, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. These two flavors mix very well. My husband had pineapple stuffed with seafood. He, too, was extremely satisfied. Three others in our party had variations of stuffed avocado. My sister in law had salmon served on a bed of guacamole. There was even a kids meal, so my nephew had chicken wings. It's not always easy to find something for the kids to eat when the rest of the food is "creative." If you have dessert, try the flan. They offered tons of flavors. The guayava was delicious. Unfortunately, we are only here on vacation. I don't know if we will have the opportunity to return, but I could eat there every day. I gave this place 5 stars. Great food, friendly staff, reasonably priced ($255, including tip, for 6 adults and a tween). My recommendation to anyone in the area is to make time to eat there! If you do, you will enjoy. read more

Best food I have had in Puerto Rico this trip, hands down, and that includes San Juan. I had a salmon and it was excellent, moist not dry, and innovative. The drinks were also good. I like the under the radar location which gives it a local cachet, in harmony with the home grown philosophy, even though it would have been nice if the road were a little farther out. Very friendly owner and staff who seem to care. Go there for the slow food, enjoying drinks and relaxed arbor ambiance. read more

This was one of the most exciting and sensational meals I've ever had while traveling. I had fresh, fried grouper shaped into a volcano with some seriously glorious churrasco erupting from it in this delectable guava sauce. To say it was a work of art doesn't give it near enough credit. I almost didn't want to eat it. Staff were wonderful, ambiance and scenic location also incredible. The monitors were to die for. If you don't eat here, you don't know what you're missing! read more

Great food and drink. We just happened to find the restaurant. I will definitely come back when in PR.

Excellent Food! The mero crust w coconut and skirt steak amazing! To finish Flan Ferrero Rocher! Definitely coming back!