Cafe de la Plaza

What more can I say but WOW!! The place is a must. Between the service, the view, and atmosphere…read morethere's nothing else to ask for. From when we arrived they moved tables so we can sit comfortably. Then immediately they came over and took our drink order. Then we put in a few apps, amazing!! Then the main course, I WANTED TO CLEAN THE PLATE!! The garlic sauce was to die for. Whenever we are back to PR, we will be back. Enjoy the photos.

How can I explain we were sat immediately which we appreciate with such a big party. Our server was…read morevery nice and I understand he isn't the cook but I did not like that we waited 2 hours for meals that were not hot or not good. I would've appreciated him acknowledging or attempting to keep us somewhat content or even checking on us but none of this happened. Also sitting outside was not a good choice on our part and yes I get it it's by the water but no I don't enjoy that smell especially while eating. Super disappointed with this recommendation.

The arounds...cool place for pics for the gram

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View of the bay

Trova

3.7(17 reviews)

0.7 km

The food was fantastic.. the dinner menu was much more comprehensive and thoughtful than the lunch…read moremenu (which included a few trophy items but otherwise had sandwiches, burgers, etc). The origins of the restaurant and the chefs culinary journey (and expression) really shined inner dinner menu. Such a gem of a restaurant. Although located right next to the pool, it was such a serene indoor atmosphere with great decor, wonderful staff, and fantastic food. I came twice during my three day vacation in humacao.

Welcome to Trova. The name is a tribute to creativity to the nostalgic Puerto Rican classics where…read moreeverything is local. I'm going to start off by saying I have read the reviews and they are either 5 stars or 1 star. We ordered a bottle of processo and the octopus thinly sliced with avocado. I ordered the octopus salad and a side of time and beans. I'm from Puerto Rico and rice and beans are a staple. But the beans must have sofrito in them and I did ask. They were there!! I would have never thought about having octopus with olives, grapefruit, oranges. Yes this dinner was expensive but I knew that coming in and expected it. So the bill was no surprise. What was a surprise was the amazing flavors we got to experience tonight and after all isn't that what life's about? It's not the gift but the experience and if you want that I am highly recommending Trova. Plus our waitress Genesis was awesome to get to know!

In doors if you wish

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Puerto Rican coffee, amazingly rich

Zona Fresca Grill

4.3(10 reviews)

6.2 km

This quickly became our go-to place in Palmas Del Mar for Puerto Rican cuisine. Perfectly prepared…read morefresh fish, pork chops, and the best rice and beans on the Plaza. Great place to sit and relax with a drink while looking out over the sea. Be sure to try their homemade mayonnaise ketchup!

They're getting one star because that's the minimum Yelp will allow…read more Mediocre to poor food quality, mixed with mid-level sit-down restaurant prices, all offered up in a dump. I can appreciate a dive as much as I can and polished restaurant but his place had all the nastiness of greasy spoon with none of the character.

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Skirt steak with the special rice and bean side- first word that came out after tasting was simply "Mmmmmm!"

Sabor Y Sazón

4.8(5 reviews)

4.1 km

Right off the road, fantastic food. Exactly what I've been looking for in Puerto Rican food.read more

Best Puerto Rican food in the area!! Tastes like homemade cooking. Wonderful hidden gem !! Go…read moreearly! So you don't miss out!

La Fonda Gourmet

My husband and I are staying in Luquillo and decided to stop at La Fonda for lunch. I had the…read moremahi-mahi, and he had the grouper with rice, beans, and vegetables. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. The service was impeccable, and our waitress was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful. The atmosphere was welcoming and beautifully done, but the food was truly the highlight. The seafood was exceptionally fresh and seasoned perfectly. We asked for extra hot sauce, and it was amazing. This was one of the best meals we've had during our trip, and we're already talking about coming back for dinner before we leave. Highly recommend!

The Paseo de la Pared might be the best cocktail I've ever had. The service was very friendly,…read morealthough there were several instances where 1 person of our group of 5 was left out when things were delivered to our table. The waitress (who was super cool) had to go and remind the bar to make my wife's drink. Then, she had to go and ask the kitchen why my entree hadn't come out when everyone else had been served 5 minutes prior. The food was good (especially the churrasco), but this was a very expensive meal. Like, "Holy hell is that correct?!"-when they bring you the check level expensive. We would go back for those drinks, but I would need to sell a couple of non-vital organs before we could afford to go back for a full meal.

Beautiful night with great service and food. AAAA+

Lobster tacos

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Patria

4.1(16 reviews)

10.4 km

Popped in here to grab something cold. Fast friendly service with a great ambiance…read more The food looks amazing although I did not eat. Drinks are very overpriced. A beer and rum and Coke was $10 which would be about double compared to other establishments b

Viernes 30 de mayo de 2025 bajando de Luquillo me tocó almorzar en la calle. Parando aquí sin…read moresaber. Especial del día carne guisada y arroz con habichuelas. Un poco dura la carne pero todo lo demás bien. Local sin aire acondicionado pero local se sentía fresco.

Comedor

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Comedor

Rincon del Sabor

4.3(72 reviews)

36.9 km

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This truck has so many refreshing items; acai bowls, ice cream, and lemonades. We came by here two…read moredays to enjoy the lemonades. For the price of $10, you get a huge lemonade. The tamarind was both of our favorites, and the mango and sandia(watermelon) were tasty, honorable mentions.

Wanted to give this place a try since most everything on this island is overpriced burgers, chicken…read moretenders or other not exciting Gringo food. Ordered with no eise in line then the wait began... Multiple people who ordered after us got their orders , had a tour booked so we didn't have hours to wait. Got lots of attitude when asking about our order, waited more, finally got our food. Completely over cooked pork cutlets and a completely over garlicky fish filet on top of a mound of lettuce. Wish I could get my pre/tip back. Beans were good that's about it.

Cajita feliz grande or Xl don't remember

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Casita Miramar

4.5(1.7k reviews)

51.5 km

What a great food experience!!! Casita Miramar easily earned a spot in my top 2 restaurants I've…read morehad the pleasure of dining at in Puerto Rico when it comes to quality food and an overall amazing experience. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, and the service was excellent from beginning to end,from the hostess to the servers and bussers. Our server, Jeffery, was amazing! He was energetic, professional, attentive, and you can genuinely tell he takes his position seriously. I loved that! We were greeted with complimentary sopa de plátano and bacalaítos, and I was NOT expecting to love them as much as I did. This was by far the best sopa de plátano I've ever had. I never thought I could fall in love with a soup, but here we are! (I ordered a whole extra regular size bowl )The bacalaítos were another surprise because they're normally not something I order or even particularly like--and I've tried quite a few in my life--but these were absolutely delicious. My S/O and I shared the churrasco with arroz mamposteao, along with a side of avocado salad and majado de viandas. Everything was a straight 10/10. Not one disappointment on the table. They also make an amazing Rojo Pico, which was the perfect addition to the experience. 100% recommend Casita Miramar. Don't overthink JUST GO! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and most importantly, genuinely delicious, quality Puerto Rican food. This place absolutely deserves the hype and its spot in my top two!

The workers were honestly the sweetest. the environment is so welcoming and calm…read more although i wasn't very happy with the food. i went with my family and we found the food very bland and overpriced!! my mom LOVES cooking and she could tell when frozen beans are served to her. the food tasted old and the rice look like it was reheated from days ago.. definitely might be a tourist trap. the aesthetics are beautiful but isn't worth the price. on the good side, they sell natural juices and the parcha juice was the best i ever had!!

Indoor Dining Room

Amazing chocolate Fudge Cake delivered to restaurant (Cakes by Glorimar in PR). Staff sang and added candle

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Pastelón - Delicious thick Caribbean soft meat and plantain taste and texture

Bungalu

4.6(197 reviews)

32.3 km

We ate at Bungalu twice. The food was excellent…read moreThe drinks were very good The service was slow and inattentive The table was dirty The bathrooms were very dirty. The price was a bit high considering the location. I rate it 3.5 stars

It's off on a side street then up to the roof. Eclectic little spot that has good views but needs a…read morelittle fixing up. The service was good, our waiter greeted us quickly and took our drink order. I ordered a Barbados, it was actually very good. It was a rum drink with cinnamon and citrus juice. We ordered tacos, steak and spicy crab. The steak taco was overflowing with steak, it has a nice lime taste and the meat was tender. The spicy crab was a disappointment. It was also overflowing, but it was stuffed with imitation crab meat. I was thinking if you are on the sea you would get real crab meat. The waiter asked how we liked it and I said it should be labeled as fake crab. He was very gracious about it and wanted to offer me another type of taco. Overall, not sure how it got past three stars by other guests. Maybe I need to try other dishes.

Top : 3 tacos(2 chicken 1 steak) bottom: ceviche stuffed avocado with salad and Yuca

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Roof top bar

Caracoles

5.0(1 review)

0.2 km

Hidden and wonderful place to eat! A bit on the pricier side, but when you're traveling, I suppose…read moreit's what you get ;) The hosts are really nice and explain to you the variety of the different dishes, the different ingredients that are indigenous to the island, and are overall a really friendly bunch. The stuff they gave for like appetizers/throughout the meal was really good (I forgot what it was made of). The portions were a bit small depending on what dish you got. I was so full from eating food throughout the day, so my portion was just the right size :) They have this really good mashed potato side that you should definitely try! Their breaded shrimp is really good and the seafood pasta I got was awesome because it didn't skimp on the ingredients. Did I mention my cocktail with Don Q was great? A bit strong at first, but I got it adjusted for better consumption :) The surf and turf, though expensive, looked really, really good!

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Morgan W.

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6

4

4 months ago

My family placed a large takeout order tonight on June 5, 2026. I have eaten here in person on the past. I was looking at the menu ON THEIR WEBSITE. I ordered 2 chicken parm, 1 veal piccata and 1 chicken piccata. The menu states they each come with a side of pasta. All our dishes came with just chicken in the container. I called to say I thought our pastas were all missing. I have photos of the menu. When I called, She told me i was looking at an outdated menu- but it was the menu on their website. She continued to speak over me and accuse me of yelling at her staff- I couldn't get a word in. Absolute shame, i realized j was speaking to the owner Christina. she hung up on me multiple times. I have many friends in the community and this was so easy to make right. She even said the menu has been outdated for 3 years. I find this to be false advertising. If I called in a takeout order- wouldn't you assume I'm looking at the restaurants website menu? Shouldn't that be correct? I cannot believe this was how the owner Christina runs her business. It's a shame because the food was good. The treatment from the owner was horrific. As a business owner in a service industry, I am shocked won't be returning and will be telling many friends in the Palmas community read more

Erin C.

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20

2

4 years ago

This is my favorite is place to eat in Palmas. The staff is great, food never disappoints & a lovely atmosphere.

Kim G.

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3

0

4 years ago

The worst experience ever! Food service drinks were less than subpar! Will NOT return

William Z.

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1

0

5 years ago

Rude owner. Eat somewhere else.

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