The best dive bar in the Caribbean I should know I visited…read moremost. The best food and drinks on Vieques

We were here for lunch, server was very nice & explained menu well- location was right on the open…read morebay, laid back ambiance. Give it the wooden structure was falling apart, menu was small & limited id say overpriced somewhat for bar food. Drinks acceptable, we had the small Mahi sandwiches with fries/tots was good then you had smokers going to back of bldg getting all that nasty smell in your face & food really unacceptable. There were 4 casino type slot machines inside restaurant to left as you walk in. I'd rate about 3-3.5 stars.

The food was really good here I had the medium rare Ahi tuna with loaded french fries and it was…read moreall amazing. Some people in my party got mac & cheese. And that was great as well. Service was quick and nice. One thing to mention is it's kind of open air so later in the dinner began to get a little bit of bug bites. But other then that

It is a disgrace that one of the very few well-known restaurants in the south side of Vieques…read morechooses to employ people who are clearly more interested in demanding tip money than in providing a respectful customer experience. Tonight I dined at La Placita with a group of friends, and the experience was absolutely unacceptable. Our waitress, an older white woman, brought the check to the table and then stood over us while we were trying to pay, refusing to give us even a moment of privacy to review and complete the payment comfortably. The second she saw the tip amount selected on the card machine, she aggressively grabbed the device from the table and said, "¿En serio?" ("Really?") -- ironically, the only Spanish she spoke to our table all night. It was an incredibly rude, humiliating, and uncomfortable moment. We were still leaving a tip based on the options provided on the machine; it was not as if we had entered an insulting amount ourselves. That interaction completely ruined our evening and changed my entire perception of the restaurant. I asked to speak with the manager, Katy, another white woman, and her response was just as disappointing. She was dismissive from the moment she arrived, repeatedly responding with "okay" while I explained what had happened, showing absolutely no concern for the situation. At the end, all she offered was a generic apology, with no accountability and no genuine interest in addressing the behavior of her employee. What makes this even more upsetting is that I travel to Puerto Rico frequently and have consistently experienced the warmth, kindness, and appreciation of local Puerto Ricans, who are grateful for any tip given. To encounter this level of entitlement was shocking. This waitress made us feel pressured and judged, as if we were obligated to leave the highest tip option available regardless of the quality of service we actually received. Tipping should be voluntary and based on the service provided, not something customers are intimidated into giving. Honestly, if this waitress cannot treat customers with basic respect unless they leave the tip amount she expects, then she should not be working in a position where her paycheck depends on gratuities. Someone with that attitude toward customers belongs in a job with a fixed payroll salary somewhere else, not in hospitality. A server who openly shows anger and resentment over a tip has no business working in customer service. This was one of the most uncomfortable restaurant experiences I have had in Puerto Rico, and it is truly shameful that a place with such a good reputation would allow customers to be treated with this level of disrespect.

Fired port was excellent. Very well seasoned. Mojitos are…read morereally, really good. Guava mojito. Very casual ambiance but good bar food.

Great stop before or after visiting the Playa Negra (one of 20 black sand beaches in the world)…read more We had a couple of beers and a sampler plate that was big enough to feed our entire family (2 adults and 2 kids). The food was not bad. The server was super nice and it was full of local people. Very chill environment. They have a full bar and slot machines.

Eh... if you have other options, it's not a bad idea to skip el Local…read more The drinks were small and pricey, the apps were tried were Ok. Fried cheese was basic but good, but a very small portion. The papas que pican were boring and not crispy or nicely plated. We won't be returning. The service left quite a bit to be desired, with a frigid greeting and then watching employees mix our drinks and pour some of it in to a shot glass for their staff. I am sad to leave this review, because the set up and outdoor seating are awesome.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary in Vieques. Our original plan was to go to Biekes Bistro…read morewhich was listed as open on all internet websites, but when we arrived it was closed. We found El Local and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed! The food was fantastic! Well seasoned and flavorful. We ordered: -the triangulo for an appetizer -el gallito with arroz y habichuelas -garlic shrimp with arroz mamposteado -tostones There were some concerns: -the food took awhile to come out. Not sure if it was the kitchen or the waitress. -the shrimp dish only came with 5 small shrimp. It was surprising as it looked like it was missing substance. These were not large or jumbo shrimp. - the tostones were rock hard. It almost felt like they had been cooked and fried before and then retired/heated for our meal. Overall a good eatery, would go back.

There are a few oceanside restaurants in Esperanza and we thought the menu at Duffy's was more…read moreinteresting. We wanted to try a special type of rice and beans called mamposteao, and were not disappointed. It was very flavorful! We also got the pork chop, which had a sweetness to its marinade -- also very good. The crab and beans dip was full of mayonnaise and not much beans (1 star off), so probably would not get this again. The location is nice. It is right in front of the Esperanza sign, and has a beautiful view of the sunset. We ate our dinner and sipped our drinks slowly while absorbing the view.

Great dinner spot if you want a chill spot right off the beach. We were seated outside and had an…read moreAMAZING view of the ocean. Our server was super friendly, and had our table belly-laughing. The food was pretty good. At our servers recommendation, I got the spicy chicken sandwich (FRIED not grilled) without the jalapeños. It was big, and pretty good! I would also highly recommend the strawberry daiquiri.

This Chinese place, would not call it a restaurant was the only place open on a Monday afternoon…read more They have 6 slot machines that were not in operation. We came in to get out of the heat and have a few cold ones. A could locals were hanging out as well. I didn't take pics because there is nothing to see. Very small place. You walk into a bar and then a few tables in another room to sit.

First time here and we went back the two nights we were here. The owners are amazing and know how…read moreto have a good time and make great drinks. Definitely the place to get drinks if you are in Culebra. I will be back!

The five of us just had THE BEST evening here! Our server Isabel was so professional & wonderful…read moreand the food was delicious & the drinks were on point! Our last meal in Puerto Rico & THE BEST one !! The owner is also a lovely man, who we got to chat with. Super warm, friendly, great waitstaff , beautiful ambiance & music. HIGHLY recommend .

A perfect way to end our trip! The food was delicious, the service amazing and the ambiance…read moredelightful! we highly recommend the stuffed mushrooms.

Amazing food and service! Personal favorites were the ceviche, elote ribs, hanger steak, and lemon…read moretart. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had a great experience. One of our favorite meals here in PR.

Sama was so good that we went twice during our Puerto Rico trip and honestly, I would've gone back…read morea third time if we had more time. This is a smaller, more intimate restaurant, so definitely make reservations ahead of time because seating is limited. But from the second you walk in to the moment you leave, the service is absolutely incredible. The staff makes the entire experience feel so warm and welcoming that you genuinely don't want the night to end. Huge shoutout to the chef because every single dish was executed flawlessly. You can tell that every detail on each plate was intentional and thoughtfully done. The standout dishes for me were the elote ribs, which were unreal, the grilled octopus cooked perfectly tender, and the ceviche con leche de tigre, which was bright, fresh, and packed with flavor. But the real star of the night was the whole branzino absolutely phenomenal. And for dessert? Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the options. We ordered one of each for the table and genuinely could not pick a favorite because every single one was that good. Hands down one of the best dining experiences we had in Puerto Rico.

Stumbled on this rose in the concrete while hunting for a cocktail bar. We left Costa Azul in…read moreLuquillo and were headed back to Caguas. They were building a new deck outdoors for their new experience, but were open to receive us. I had not experienced vaping before, but upon entering, the owner, "VapeGod" is what his T-shirt affectionately labeled him, greeted us and took the time to open items just to explain the experience. We settled on a Smok Novo and tangerine/mint oil. He was happy to charge it for us while we headed to the bar to be amazed by their Mojito creating mastermind. The list of available flavors was a bit overwhelming at first since there were so many. We started out with Coconut and soon understood the magic. Watching as he used fresh mint and lime, squeezed and appropriately muddled, we knew we were in for a treat. This was the best Mojito we've ever had. Our VapeGod then set up our vape for us to enjoy the whole experience. Eventually it was time to go and we decided to take 2 star fruit mojitos to go (shhhhhh). Equally fantastic! Great customer service and amazing mojitos. Stop by!

Best mojitos in town! The fact that there's a taco rest next door and then mojitos & vape shop all…read morein one... it's perfect! Thanks guys!!!

Unfortunately this place sucks :(…read more Came in around 9:30. Ordered food and didn't get it for over an hour. Took it with us and found out our food was made incorrectly. Took it back and talked to the same server. "Oh yeah it's like that because we ran out of some ingredients". Kid wanted a burger so ordered another one since we were back. Another hour passes. I ask a random waitress - can you see if our burger is ready? "oh is it to go? yeah it's ready" What the! How long was it sitting there and how much longer would we have had to wait if we didn't ask for an update. Food was trash. Avoid if possible.

I really wanted to like this place. The island of Vieques is so magical and there are limited late…read morenight food options. We were happy to find Lazy Jack's bar. The name is a little deceiving since you couldn't order pizza. Definitely a dive bar on the water with bar food. My friends and I started off with drinks after a bit of a wait. My husband asked about service, which people seemed upset that we asked. Once we had a waiter, he forgot my husband's drink. No big deal. My husband went up to him to check in on his drink. They were staring a each other with the bartender not acknowledging him. Such a bummer since it's such a cute dive.