Cafe del Mar

This is a small and simple restaurant in Vieques. Though the ladies spoke very little English, they…read morewere warm and friendly. I was able to get by with my basic Spanish. There was not a lot of choices in the menu; we really enjoyed the our food here. The cool breeze and their huge fan also made dining relaxing. The passion fruit juice and tamarind juice were nice (though the ones in Ochocielos in San Juan were tangier). The fishes (colirubia or yellowtail fusilier) were fried very nicely. They served two for each person with rice and beans. Simple yet delicious. They don't have desserts here though. They do not accept credit cards. We were initially told we could also pay with Paypal but this was not working too at that time. Cash is still the easiest way to pay here.

This small restaurant was a great local find. There is a small menu so limited choices, but the…read morefood was very good. The staff didn't speak English, but she was extremely friendly and we were able to order just fine. The rice and beans were very good and well seasoned. The chicken had a great bbq flavor.

Dining room

Chicken with rice & beans.

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Rincon del Sabor

4.3(72 reviews)

5.4 km

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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Bananas

3.6(434 reviews)

0.2 km

I really enjoyed eating here! We had the best fried fish here :) I THINK it was the fish and chips,…read morebut it's been a month and I forget the exact order. But I still remember how stellar the fish was; perfectly and lightly fried on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. I think our second dish was the steak and mofongo. It was great too! The alcoholic shake was delicious - strong, frothy, and decadent. The decor was cute and colorful. Yes, it was probably a bit island tourist-trappy, but that's ok and part of the fun! Our server was friendly, even though he DID forget us for a long time and looked surprised when he realized he'd forgotten to take our orders so we were sitting there for ages waiting :( Price was a bit expensive but not outrageous. If I ever get the chance to revisit Vieques, I'd definitely eat here again.

Would have loved to give this place 5 stars, but dang, what's up with their servers? Seemed to be…read morean imposition to ask for a refill or another drink from the bar. Food was great, though. I'll likely never be back but figured I'd leave this opinion for those that follow. Good luck.

Sunset over Esperanza

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Bili Restaurant

4.0(270 reviews)

0.1 km

Great place by the water to grab lunch or dinner!…read more We came for lunch and tried the empanadas. The vegetarian one was our favorite, and had great flavors! The ginger limeade was also very tasty, and we grabbed a bottle of it on our way out to enjoy the rest of the day! They even gave use cups of ice and lids/straws for the road, very helpful. Nice and laid back place, you order at the counter and then they bring out the food. No rush, nice to sit and relax and enjoy the view!

Restaurante Bili is definitely a very popular restaurant, in a bustling part of town; and it tends…read moreto be busy each and every day (for dinner) that they are open!! So, I say all this to say - make sure to make a reservation if you'd like to avoid a long wait &/or disappointment with there not being a table available. We were extremely lucky to have gotten a table with a relatively short wait on a busy evening. Likely because it was within the last hour of the restaurant's opening!! Now - on to the best part... the FOOD! The creamy pumpkin soup with an arepa was really delicious!!! Full of flavour, prepared with passion and love and I would definitely go back for more! For our mains, my sister and I decided to both have the seasonal fresh caught fish with Puerto Rican yellow rice - YUMMMM! My only regret is that the fish was not big enough... I would have loved MORE! Overall this was a great dining experience.

Drink counter

Fried cod fritters

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Empanadas, fruit smoothie with protein, and a piña colada

Restaurante El Blok

3.7(124 reviews)

0.0 km

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

We heard great things about this restaurant from online searches and our BNB owner - who claimed…read morethey had the best burger he's ever had. He's also a Philly native so he knows about burgers and cheesesteaks! We were excited to try and it was a rainy day in vieques. We had no reservations, but hoped to get one. We came when the restaurant opened. Hostess was downright rude and condescending. We were told our group of 4 could sit at the bar at 6pm since they are "booked". When I informed her that online I was able to make a reservation for 4 at 5:30 or 5:45pm, she rolled her eyes and said you can try if you want. So I did and was able to get a seat at a table for 4 by 5:30pm. Waitress was also rude. Maybe everyone was having a bad day? They all just started though? But with some jokes and kind words, I think the waitress warmed up to us. Food was phenomenal, some of the best food we had in Puerto Rico hands down. Drinks were also top notch. Prices were high but expected for where we were. Would have given 5 stars all around if service was significantly better. Which by the way, when we finished dinner, restaurant was still half empty.

Pulpo. This was amazing. Ordered it no queso

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El Quenepo

4.1(274 reviews)

0.0 km

Wow. An Amazing food experience indeed. The attention to detail is definitely there. From the…read moretime you are greeted by the hostess to being served by your ultra server. We had the pleasure of having Trish as our server and she did not disappoint. She was very patient with us because Mae had questions regarding some of the entrees. They all sounded so delicious. I ordered the swordfish fillet and that dinner was to die for! Tender. Juicy. The colors and mixture of tastes!! Ahhh loved it. I rarely eat slow but this time I did. Savoring every bite. My wife ordered the braised short ribs and she loved it. Very tasty and juicy. This is a top notch, top tier restaurant. The chef really did his thing! The seating arrangement is very thought out perfectly. Nice wverything

Looking for a great dinner on a beautiful island - this is one to try! Very island elegant/classy…read morewith great food and service. Made reservations to sit at the bar, but when we got there I could tell it could be a wait and so they sat us at a table. With a bottle of red conundrum, I ordered the soup of the day, don't remember name, but it was phenomenal - I devoured it. We also got the Mahi which was done to perfection. We wrapped up with some amazing delectable carrot cake. The atmosphere, the service, the food were all great!

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Carrot cake

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My wife and I celebrating our 30th in this fantastic restaurant and delicious food. The ambiance was great. Loved it. Delicious food.

El Resuelve

4.2(28 reviews)

2.7 km

You won't find better empanadas -- anywhere! They go fast and you'll be lucky to grab a few for…read morelunch. Don't skip the hot sauce either.

Drop everything and get over here!…read more El Resuelve has, hands down, the best empanadas in Vieques and maybe the whole world. It's unassuming from the outside, open air cafeteria style with a small kitchen and a sign it's easy to miss, but the food? Delectablé! The fish is fresh, the beans are spiced, the hot sauce is tart and warm. And if you're caught on Vieques on a Tuesday when 90 percent of food vendors are enjoying a siesta, this spot will fill you up before you hit the beach. You'll need a ride as it's more inland than most food joints, but it's well worth the flight, ferry, and ride from wherever you are!

Patio area

Octopus empanada

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Crab meat empanadas (pastillas). So fresh and so tasty!

Tito Bloque

3.8(6 reviews)

0.2 km

This joint saved me…read more It was the middle of the day. The sun had been beating down on me. We just rented our scooter (I had to run up the hill a couple of times to get my driver's license and was totally dehydrated & hot). It was lunch time, and we were told Tito Bloque is a good local restaurant to hit up. The town of Esperanza is tiny, so I thought the directions would not be hard to follow, but we managed to get lost. This eatery was literally within a neighborhood, and looked like it was in the porch of someone's house. Needless to say, it was hard to find, and required us to ask for more directions. By the time we were here, my lame butt was ready to pass out (dehydration is a son of gun when you're in a tropical locale!). But we made it. We grabbed a table. Looked at menus. And first things first, I had to hydrate: with a can of ice cold Medalla cerveza (Puerto Rican beer). Maybe not as good as water, but this brew certainly flipped my mood to the positive. For food, I saw lots of basic home-cooked options (seafood, chicken, steak, etc.). I went with the steamed chicken. It came with a very basic salad (meaning, mostly lettuce). But the chicken certainly filled the spot with its juicy tenderness. And when all is said and done, the two cans of Medalla also made all well. This place looked to be run by an elderly couple. The guy mainly lounged on a hammock hanging inside the open-air patio. The woman was in the kitchen behind the bar, and also came out to take orders and serve us. They both weren't very talkative to me (the gringo). But as I paid, I noticed some photos of snowy mountains and elk. I asked about them, and the lady said they are from family in Oregon---I told them I was from Washington, and she lit up. She was nice and sweet. While here, I saw some locals pull up in a jeep. The old guy hopped out of the hammock and chatted with the guy. He then went to the back and came back out with a bag of food. So yeah, if you want take-away, you are set here. All in all, if you want to bypass the humdrum/crowded restaurants on the malecon (waterfront), venture a couple of blocks inland and have a meal like a local.

Tito Bloque's is a great local restaurant that gives the hungry traveler great food and a delicious…read moretaste of the unseen Puerto Rico. On an island where many transplants from the states open up tourist restaurants to attract the lazy traveler, Tito's caters to the journeyman that wants the vibrant experience of the local life. Its a small, open restaurant run by an old Tito and his wife, who both cook and clean and eat with their guests. If you dine here make sure to speak with Tito, who may or may not be eating a few tables over with his wife, the cook. During our visit to Tito Bloque's, we were offered some gigantic avocado and fresh candied mangoes, for what seemed just making conversation. This is what it feels like to eat like the locals.

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Tin Box

4.1(178 reviews)

2.3 km

Our family really enjoyed the unique atmosphere and excellent service. It truly is like having…read moredinner in a treehouse. We had the watermelon-Rita, trio barbecue plater, catfish tacos, tofu skewers, calamari, and shrimp tempura roll. Fantastic food & fun evening!

The sushi is delicious but the barbeque was a bust. I didn't even take a picture of the barbeque,…read moregot the trilogy sample platter and it was fatty and just fell flat.

View from our table

Badass bacon, yum.

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Outdoor dining area overlooking jungle

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We were super excited to try this place but unfortunately will never go back. Super slow service & then when I finally got my pancakes after the rest of the table was done with their meals they tasted like dough, I spit it out. Then after I told them & requested the bill since we had been there so long & I couldn't wait another hour, they brought me the bill with the pancakes on it. I asked them about it & they told me they were supposed to taste that way. I definitely know what good pancakes tastes like. Rusty Rooster & Trade Winds both have them. Go there instead, better service, faster service & much better food read more

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