Walking along Ashford Avenue in San Juan, we remembered reading about Tacos & Tequila in the…read moreCondado Vanderbilt hotel. So, we decided to stop by for a bite. We chose seating outside (of course). The area is beautiful with views of the ocean and a nice breeze. There was a small pool on the other side of our table with 6 in pool loungers. Very cool. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. My husband had Tinga tacos which were so flavorful and fresh. I opted for the Birria tacos which I have never had (gasp). Omgoodness - talk about a flavor explosion! The shredded beef ribs were super tender and filled with all sorts of goodness! If you are in the area, definitely stop by for a treat!

I'm staying at the hotel and decided to try the restaurant for a late lunch by the pool shortly…read moreafter I arrived. Unfortunately, it was a pretty disappointing first meal. I ordered the quesadillas and a traditional margarita. The margarita was okay, but very average. The quesadillas were the biggest disappointment. They lacked flavor and were definitely overpriced for the quality. For what I paid, I expected them to be much better. Overall, not the best first impression, especially for a restaurant located at the hotel.

We came here for a late lunch on a Thursday. There were 9 of us (including two small children), and…read moreit was between the lunch and dinner hours so it was not busy. We were brought chips and salsa to munch on while we perused the menu. The chips were stale and definitely not fresh. I liked the salsa, but just a heads up that it's a bit spicy. The food was great other than this. Three of our party had the Tri-Juana which was a taco, burrito, and enchilada. I was told the taco shell was stale, but it was otherwise good. Three of our party had soup (I didn't get any pictures), and they said it was really good. I had the Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Poblano sauce. I thought this was incredible. The flavor was rich, and the shredded chicken was cooked just right. It came with rice and refried beans which were also delicious. Most of us had margaritas as well. Their margarita menu is huge. I had the Caribbean Rita was refreshing and hit the spot perfectly. I would definitely have this one again. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was because even though our server was very friendly, the service was incredibly slow. We'd been there for 30 minutes before we even ordered our drinks and food. Our server was visibly busy managing many other tables. I imagine the other servers had been cut due to the time of day, but it was frustrating. (That and the stale chips). The ambiance was nice, and the location right inside the mall, close to the airport, was ideal. I would definitely go back, but I would want to try another time of day to see if the negative factors from today would be better.

The food actually sucks, the chicken tasted unseasoned, the cheese is horrible and there chips and…read moresalsa also terrible

We had an amazing meal at La Madre! We ordered the chicken tacos, chicken broth soup, chicken and…read moreshrimp fajitas, cheese quesadilla, fresh watermelon juice, and a watermelon margarita. Every single dish was excellent, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. If you're looking for great Mexican food in Old San Juan, La Madre is definitely worth a visit.

La Madre in Viejo San Juan really hit the spot when we were all craving something other than hotel…read morefood--and specifically, good Mexican food. It absolutely delivered. The vibe was great, the food was fresh and well made, and the service was friendly overall. A fun bonus: we actually got to see the famous rock band Maná dining there, which was such a cool surprise! We ordered quite a bit--the chips and queso, chips and guac, hot sauce, tamale, rice and beans, kids cheese quesadilla, and veggie fajitas. The kids' quesadilla was a huge hit with our 5-year-old (who is a picky eater and devoured it). The veggie fajitas were decent and tasty, though for the price I would have liked a bit more on the plate in terms of sides. There was a small hiccup where cilantro was accidentally added to one of my dishes, and it did take quite a while for the corrected dish to come out, but they were very kind about it. That said, everything else was enjoyable and the overall experience was still very good. Overall, a great spot for solid Mexican food in Old San Juan with a fun atmosphere and fresh flavors.

For this place being in the heart of La Placita, it doesn't show up on most social media as a place…read moreto go. This was one of my fav meals in Puerto Rico. The empanadas and mini birria soaps were so good! Adding the menu to help everyone know the options. Worth the visit especially if you are going out in the la Placita area!

This wasn't bad or great this is 100 % not a family friendly dinner spot if you have children and…read morewant to go here at night I honestly don't recommend your kids here at all in the late evening , this is more a hang out spot area for clubs and lounges Sea Senor if you analyze the menu careful it's a quick afties spot to pick up some MID heavy on the MID little snacks so you don't die of alcohol or pre game to put something in your stomach before the alcohol but dining experience in the evening is a big NO ! Idk about during the day I'm sure it's different but BIG HUGE NO NO for the evening We tried the refried beans and the sopes tinga for appetizers very good not great but good don't have much to say but they served purpose and I wasn't mad about it I usually have a lot to say when food is excellent service was good can't lie ! Very attentive and polite

Good quesadillas and burritos. We went to the location in La Placita at night and the music was so…read moreloud, it was hard to order drinks and food. Fun music but I don't think there was a live DJ. We did enjoy dancing and sitting with our food and hookah (pineapple flavor was good but I feel like it didn't last that long).

Didn't get food but does liquid diet count? The service was so great! The server, Yasmin was so…read moreadorable! She was able to make the best Pina Colada ever! The Ambience is spectacular with their vibrant and neon colors! The bar is a hot spot for locals! Loved dancing away here!

What a great place. I have one of the stuffed burgers, it was stuffed sausage and bacon. Topped…read morewith grilled onions. I was skeptical but, I like to try new things. Well I was not disappointed at all. The flavors blended well and the sweetness of the grilled onions was the icing on the cake. The wait staff was great, friendly and tentative. Highly recommend trying the burgers here.

Horrible experience. Took the family there, 6 in total, and waiting over an hour and a half to get…read moreour food. If the place was busy I could understand, but it was empty. Servers never came to ask if we wanted more drinks, we needed to ask for more. When the food came out, most of it was way overcooked. They never asked how everything was (not a language issue because we speak spanish). They came over cleaned the plates, two of which were not touched because they burgers and onion rings were burnt. Overall bad experience with everything.

Bryan was such a great bartender, and waiter. He pressed the watermelon juice himself and added…read morecoconut liquor with lime my drink. My crab cakes were delicious and the palm fried cuplet was filled with shrimp well seasoned and shedded mango and cabbage. The drinks were amazing. Grey Goose with pineapple juice. Watermelon fresh juice with tequila and lime and fresh mint We stayed downstairs and it was an open room with windows everywhere open and Big circling fans. The dining room was open and such a nice night out with all the fans it had a great breeze, views of all overlooking Dorado. It was our last night in Dorado what a great place to have dinner. Thanks again Bryan for making our night so special!

Best food I've had on the island! Bryan and Jirell hooked it…read moreup- best service I could possibly recommend! This venue gives a "mom and pop" vibe while delivering flavor and hospitality. The lobster risotto was flavorful and the serloin with dirty rice was mouth watering. I can't say enough good things about the food and the atmosphere at this restaurant. Thank you so much for the incredible experience. Counting down the days until we eat here again.

While I will say the food was pretty good, I don't think they are fans of tourists. While walking…read moreby from the next door coffee place, I saw a man on the porch area sitting at a table so I decided to stop in to grab some food to take back to the hotel. One of the employees was further in, wiping down some of the bar stools, and she kept giving me side eye. So I asked if they were open and she said yes. I ended up ordering a shrimp burrito but there was some confusion so it wasn't made right away. The employee that makes the food ended up coming back out about 10 minutes later to ask what I wanted in it. Then they asked what kind of sauce I wanted on it and I said sour cream is fine. The counter employee made some kind of comment about me being American to the lady who was making the food. I also ended up having to ask for the Powerade I paid for (and even though there were multiple flavors, she just pulled the closest one and gave it to me) and the prices varied from the posted board. While the food was very good, my shrimp burrito with rice and beans was awesome, I don't know if I would come back just because it seems like they don't like tourists very much.

This is a local grab and go place. You can also seat and eat. The food took a while to get. Food…read morewas okay, but could have been better. The fish tacos were the best ones. The chicken taco was supposed to be julienne (shredded), but it was strips. Got a side of beans but it was mainly juice. Definitely not fine dining but a good quick in between snack. Food: fish tacos, shrimp taco, chicken taco, side of beans