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    Cayo Caribe

    4.0 (223 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials

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    Grouper with coco sauce and a side of beans and rice.
    Melanie S.

    I had the grouper with the savory Coco sauce and it was out of this world. I will definitely be back, especially since it's right across the street from where I live.

    fried red snapper 1 lb. + El cayo upgrade
    Neida P.

    This place gets pretty busy but the food and service was great! I got the fried red snapper, you get to pick your own fish so the price varies on weight but it was delicious. I also got the el cayo addition but wasn't a big fan of the taste. We also got the ceviche coctel and it was delicious as well. Would definitely return to get more seafood but i will say prices are on the higher side imo.

    These shrimp and sweet potato things were tasty!
    Frank W.

    Great food, fun ambience, and decent service. We enjoyed our dining experience. If you want authentic food, this is a place to try!

    Garlic Shrimp Mofongo
    Betz V.

    Mofongo, empanadas, cod fritters and fried cheese with guava are dishes from Puerto Rico that I really wanted to try. We ordered a total of 6 dishes and drinks. The prices were affordable compared to dishes you get at MesaPuertoRico and portions bigger. We also tried the flan and tres leches. Very small 'one person' portions but that's all you need. Service was quick and dining was casual. Great place to stop after sightseeing.

    Taco shrimp and fish
    Kyla G.

    The service was good the lady was attentive. Nice and spacious place picture worthy at entrance. Fish taco was 3/10 personally but my friends liked it . Shrimp taco 8/10 amazing. All come covered in coleslaw i enjoyed it. The green sauce was perfect for them. Would return for sure

    Tembleque
    Rose S.

    Initially wanted to bring my friend to Raices Restaurant but it was packed and the wait time was 40 minutes. It was a rainy night so we decided to try Cayo Caribe which is located nearby and so glad we did! Cayo Caribe despite being busy too they were able to get us a table right away. They were very accommodating and I'm thankful for that. The server had the best humor and super friendly. She teased us about getting the whole Puerto Rican experience meaning the rain and winds due to Hurricane Erin. Great atmosphere casual and fun. The food was amazing! We had the Asopao de Mariscos/Seafood. Great flavor and seasoned perfectly. Had big chunks of octopus, calamari, fish and jumbo shrimp. Really good generous portion for the price. We got tostones and salad with it. For dessert we had to try the Tembleque. Make sure you don't share as this dessert is sooo good you might want to get your own. Best tembleque it reminded me of the one my grandma used to make. This was a great choice and food was amazing. Will come next time I'm in PR and also recommend anytime.

    Very Very Good
    Donovan L.

    Word of mouth is faster that you think . I'm in San Juan for 2 days to catch a cruise on Saturday. Talking with the uber driver on way to my hotel . I just ask some random question. A good place to eat . Cayo Caribe .Well , I truly believe that uber guy . There's a lot to Try . Get Their Tacos . Worthy . Their Ceviche. What else can I complain about.. love it.. after glancing on the next table is the special of the day . Yes we ordered a lot . But never regretted . Nadya the sever was extremely patient with us and constantly checking. Yes Highly recommended

    Beef paella
    Ronald W.

    Another tour guide recommendation. Sat at bar and asked for recommendation for dish they take most pride in. He told me beef paella. It's not bad, not comparable to what I had in Spain just a couple weeks earlier and for some reason had dry chicken breast in addition to the tender beef that I picked off. I bet the seafood menu is better but I went with server recommendation.

    Snapper
    Jerry C.

    This Cayo Caribe is smack in the middle of Old San Juan tourist zone. There are several other locations around Puerto Rico. This location is upstairs and has a large bar surrounded by dining tables. While it wasn't our first choice for dinner, with many restaurants in the vicinity closed early on a Friday night, we enjoyed it! The Los Montaditos con Spicy Crab clusters were unique with deep fried plantains "spiders" and tasty. Max S and I shared a Whole Fried Snapper which was very good. I was afraid it would be overcooked but it was delicious. To top it off, they had my favorite Cakebread Napa Valley Chardonnay. I was shocked it was in San Juan when it's almost always sold out, or restaurants don't include it on their wine list in Fort Lauderdale. Perfect with fish! Service was good. We'd come back again.

    Jennifer F.

    Meh- this place was okay but not great. It has a great vibe and an expansive menu but overall the food was pretty lackluster. Our server Robert was very pleasant, but it took a long time for our orders to be delivered despite his promptness. My husband and in laws got the fish tacos which were okay. I got the coconut grouper which had potential but was just.... okay. There was very little seasoning. There a good many vegetarian options but I was pretty disappointed with the veggie arepita which was only steamed, unseasoned veggies in a pastry. My kids' empanadillas were pretty good, but not the best we've had this trip. All in all....it was fine. It won't break the bank which is a plus but there are better restaurants on the area like BARRACHINA, Cafe El Punto, St. Germain, or Mesa Verde.

    Tyquain M.

    This place was recommended multiple times to me and I had to try it out. I was thoroughly impressed with the red snapper and rice & peas. Everything was delicious but that red snapper is the show stopper-- it was magnificent! They had indoor and outdoor seating available. The service was excellent and I should've went back for seconds.

    Best empanadas ever!
    Tahja P.

    Everything was extremely fresh and delicious! Cruising from the east coast and this was a recommended spot for lunch by our tour guide. Calamari, empanadas, crab rice and shrimp and fish tacos were all WINNERS!! Gianna was an amazing hostess and gave top tier customer service! It is a cool vibe with a nice bar. We lucked up and hit them up during happy hour! Couldn't BEAT the 4 dollar Absolut cocktails!! Will be flying back and definitely visiting again!

    Tequila Gimlet
    Anton F.

    Enjoyed myself here. Some colleagues and I came in to have a drink while we waited for our reservation at another restaurant. The bartender was really cool. The bar had several open seats, a chill vibe and semi crowded. Though a very extensive menu, we stuck to drinks which were good. The Tequila Gimlet and Margaritas...tasty

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    Food was amazing. My husband doesn't like mufungo. I was able to have mufungo while he enjoyed his red snapper.

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    It's located close to the cruise port area, making it an effortless stop if you're exploring Old San Juan.

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    I remember coming to this restaurant aBout 5 years ago oomph my layover in San Juan. The food was…read moreso memorable that I decided to come back in 2020 to see if it was still good. Well good news, the food is still good! I stopped in during the festival of San Sebastian and the restaurant was packed! We luckily got a seat for two and were able to order right away. I order the mofongo de pollo and my friend ordered a different meal with a soup. I am not going to lie, the service was extremely slow and the food took about 30 to 40 mins maybe to come out. I expect this was because of the festival and how busy the restaurant was. When the food came out, it was delicious! The chicken was great and drenched in a salsa criolla sauce. It was definitely worth the wait! After my meal, I ordered a coffee to digest the food. Luckily this didn't take as long as the food. I would definitely recommend this place however if you are in a rush, it might be best to go somewhere else. The food is very tasty!

    This is a difficult review to do because technically we only had an appetizer and drinks. First of…read moreall the rest is located next to the Christopher Columbus Plaza in Old San Juan which makes it an ideal location for tourists coming in and out. The restaurant is very small inside but they do have outside dining which is what we chose to do. The service was good, they were very attentive to our needs. Unfortunately, the appetizer we ordered was just awful. We ordered a mix of very traditional Puerto Rican bites-small alcapurrias, sorrullos, chicharrónes de pollo and some fried cheese. There was absolutely nothing good about the mix. The alcapurrias has no meat whatsoever, the chicharrónes were not crispy and the cheese was just awful. I wanted to give them a 1star review but I felt this would not be fair because we did not try an entree and I hope that would be better. The 3star was because the service was good. In addition to the service later on in the evening they had live music which was essentially old traditional Puerto Rican music which was excellent. So to be fair I thought a 3 star review would be the right thing to do. Hopefully the entrees are much better just stay away from the surtido appetizer because it was not good.

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    I discovered a quaint little spot on YouTube while researching my cruise that serves authentic…read morePuerto Rican food. I was really craving fried snapper, but unfortunately, it was too large for me to eat by myself. To my disappointment, it was served family style, and my family wasn't in the mood for fish. Instead, we ordered several items from the menu, including stew chicken, fried pork chops, which my son really enjoyed. We also had mofongo with chicken and creole sauce, white rice and beans, fried plantains, and another side of beans and rice. We definitely over-ordered, as the food was plentiful and very filling. In fact, that was the only meal we had that day. If you're ever in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I highly recommend this restaurant. It's a hidden gem tucked away on a side street. You will not be disappointed! I can't wait to go back.

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    A MUST if you're staying in Old San Juan!! The greatest breakfast in a really traditional…read moreold-school cafeteria. Pictures of Old San Juan in the early 1900s line the walls to show how little the town has changed in the past century, and Mallorca Cafetería is a gem that has withstood the test of time. Definitely an affordable breakfast as the most expensive mallorca is still under $10. Cafe con leche in styrofoam cups is a staple that is great even in the heat. Definitely worth getting a cup of orange juice as it is freshly squeezed to order. During my stay in Puerto Rico I had several mallorcas around the island but none come close to what I consider the original. Pressed and doused in powdered sugar it's surprisingly both light and filling. We had tried coming at around 9a the previous day and there was already a long line outside so we chose go to somewhere else but made sure we were out the door by 6:30a the next day to get to Mallorca before it opened and there was still a bit of a line. We were able to get in and situate ourselves once they opened at 7a; there are lots of small tables with chairs which we chose because we had a larger group but if dining solo or with one person it's definitely a great experience to sit at the bar for a more traditional feel. Again, this is a must for me every time I am in San Juan and I'm happy to carve out some time for one of the greatest breakfasts you can have. Would rate ten stars if it were possible.

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    Had a wonderful time at Casita Miramar. Aalyah, our server did an amazing job of being able to…read morecommunicate and inform us about the dishes and accommodate anything we needed. Aalyah, thank you so much for making our last meal in San Juan so special!! The portions are huge! I split an app with 3 people and honestly the main dishes can be split among two people as well. It was very tasty especially the chicken, and the ribs! The place also looked amazing and we were given a semi-private room for such a large group. Thanks for having us!!

    Casita Miramar absolutely lived up to the hype. It was at the top of my foodie list while visiting…read moreSan Juan, Puerto Rico, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. We visited on a Monday night without a reservation and almost didn't get a table. The hostess was incredibly kind and explained that there was an 8:00 p.m. reservation that hadn't been confirmed. She offered to seat us if the party didn't arrive within the grace period. Thankfully, they never showed up, and the table became ours. From that point on, everything was fantastic. The food was spectacular, and the service was just as impressive. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The restaurant itself is charming and inviting--it really does feel like dining in a cozy "casita." If you're visiting San Juan, Casita Miramar is absolutely worth a visit. Great food, excellent service, and a memorable dining experience.

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    This place was very busy. We had to wait about 30mins before entering they write down your name and…read moreit will be called based on table availability. Once we made it inside they had a long menu of different items. Was able to order and the food took some time to come out but with how busy it was I knew it would be a while. The food came out and it was fresh also hot just missing some hot sauce. The place is noisy with voices carrying which is normal. A recommended place to visit when in Old San Juan.

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