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Food: 4 Service: 5 Ambience: 3 Date/Time: 12/28/2025 12:30pm Crowd: 1 other table occupied Order: Chicken Quesadilla, Tako Birirra Came back after 2 years and it's still good The noise level was much lower with very few people occupying the small space. Service was great as before and the food was very good. I like the tako birirras but the dip is a little too oily tasting to me. The quesadilla was very good. After 2 years, I still recommend trying it! The dining area is very small so try and pick a time that is less busy.
A bit of the beaten path, you can find this Mexican-American cozy restaurant on the curved street west of the Tapia Theatre. The flavor of their meat dishes is excellent for the chimichanga and the chicken taco. Skip everything with corn chips as they are from a bag and not particularly fresh. The seasoning and mixes for our dishes were very flavorful and well done. The drinks run pricey, with a plain Mojito at $10. Food prices are reasonable. Service was very attentive, and fast, but the fifth star was lost by serving the two of us separately with a long wait between servings. This, for me, damaged the experience. They are open late, which was fortunate for us.
It's a very busy restaurant but you get served pretty quickly. They have both inside and outside sitting area. Dress code might be enforced if sitting inside. They honestly didn't say anything to me personally but I saw their signs. I had the chicken tacos. They were okay, nothing out of the ordinary. If I come back, I would probably try something different.
Seating is in the ally. The servers come to your table to take your order. They are very polite. The food had excellent flavor. This is a restraunt that I look forward to eating at on the next trip.
This is a tourist trap. Its location is convenient but the food is not good and overpriced. For 3 not good fish tacos it was $25. I had better at other restaurants. It took forever to get help from our waitress. They make you pay for bottled water and refused to give us tap water. We sat outside but it was chaotic between the waitress running around, music playing, and the nearby restaurants. Go somewhere else. The food was bland and overpriced with bad service.
Service was the best that we got in this entire area. The tacos were decent. The salsa had some kick to it, but not a Mexican kick if you know what I mean. Birria consume had flavor. My wife loved their Margarita. All Food served on plastic plates cups utensils, which I hate
After seeing so many positive yelp reviews about DT, I figured we were on the right track with our dinner selection tonight. Having finished the meal, I can only assume that most of these reviews were written by half drunk cruise goers who were excited for an escape from the slop being served up on these floating Golden Corrals. A group of five ordered 2 burritos, 2 chimichanga and a stuffed avocado. Nothing was exceptional. The burritos were core of the earth hot and not a single trace of char on the steak in my burrito or the chicken in my sons. Gave a very strong impression that the hardest working member of the kitchen staff was 'Chef Mike' AKA the microwave. By far the weirdest item was the entree ordered by my vegetarian daughter. She got the vegetable chimichanga. SO, here's the thing, the menu didn't have great descriptions of their dishes and there were some English/ Spanish issues at work with us and the waiter. But, there are some basics that you'd expect to find in a vegetarian dish at a Mexican restaurant, peppers, onions, beans, rice. This chimichanga had none of these things. When she cut into it, she was first greeted by a sprig of broccoli...odd...maybe it got lost in the kitchen and wandered into her dish. Next, she met a carrot...things were getting weirder....then, a cauliflower. Seriously, she was being greeted by all the elements of a Bird's Eye frozen vegetable medley. You can't convince me that they didn't run to Sam's Club and toss a few bags in the freezer. Definitely not worth the $15.00 we paid for it. Beyond that, no one was really excited about anything that was ordered, except the Coconut based hot sauce....that slapped! The other thing that was very off putting is the fact that we were given plastic utensils and Dasani bottled water. The entire bill was $121 for 5 entrees, 1 app and 5 bottles of Dasani water...not great value. If you're really hungry for something other than cruise ship food, get your Mexican fix at Taco Bell when you get home....you'll get a better meal at a better price...and this is coming from someone who hates Taco Bell.
Holy smokes, these tacos were great. Lots of sitting inside for a big group (which we were at 10 dudes). Don't get the chips and avocado, just get fried mozzarella for appetizers instead. I got three different types of tacos (Al pastor, steak, and spicy crab and fish). The crab and fish were 10/10, and the rest were solid too. Service was solid too. A relatively quick spot to get some food before heading out into the night.
Wow!!! This food was super delicious and just what I needed. Originally was dining in but due to a time crunch we needed to take it Togo. They had no issue doing that for us. The place seemed lively even though it wasn't too busy. Very friendly faces. Wasn't too expensive even though it was right in old San Juan. I would certainly eat here again and definitely recommend!! read more
3 months ago
The birria tacos were great. The consommé had a unique flavor than what we're used to from the Mexican and Spanish places in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The fried cheesecake was so good, just could've used a little something extra like a dipping sauce for more added moisture. This is our second time dining here and whenever we visit Puerto Rico we will definitely go back. read more
Food: 4 Service: 5 Ambience: 3 Date/Time: 12/28/2025 12:30pm Crowd: 1 other table occupied Order: Chicken Quesadilla, Tako Birirra Came back after 2 years and it's still good The noise level was much lower with very few people occupying the small space. Service was great as before and the food was very good. I like the tako birirras but the dip is a little too oily tasting to me. The quesadilla was very good. After 2 years, I still recommend trying it! The dining area is very small so try and pick a time that is less busy. read more
8 months ago
A bit of the beaten path, you can find this Mexican-American cozy restaurant on the curved street west of the Tapia Theatre. The flavor of their meat dishes is excellent for the chimichanga and the chicken taco. Skip everything with corn chips as they are from a bag and not particularly fresh. The seasoning and mixes for our dishes were very flavorful and well done. The drinks run pricey, with a plain Mojito at $10. Food prices are reasonable. Service was very attentive, and fast, but the fifth star was lost by serving the two of us separately with a long wait between servings. This, for me, damaged the experience. They are open late, which was fortunate for us. read more
9 months ago
It's a very busy restaurant but you get served pretty quickly. They have both inside and outside sitting area. Dress code might be enforced if sitting inside. They honestly didn't say anything to me personally but I saw their signs. I had the chicken tacos. They were okay, nothing out of the ordinary. If I come back, I would probably try something different. read more
2 months ago
Great food , come each cruise for authentic food ! Try it ! Staff is amazing , drinks are cold and refreshing read more
3 months ago
This is a tourist trap. Its location is convenient but the food is not good and overpriced. For 3 not good fish tacos it was $25. I had better at other restaurants. It took forever to get help from our waitress. They make you pay for bottled water and refused to give us tap water. We sat outside but it was chaotic between the waitress running around, music playing, and the nearby restaurants. Go somewhere else. The food was bland and overpriced with bad service. read more
2 years ago
Service was the best that we got in this entire area. The tacos were decent. The salsa had some kick to it, but not a Mexican kick if you know what I mean. Birria consume had flavor. My wife loved their Margarita. All Food served on plastic plates cups utensils, which I hate read more
After seeing so many positive yelp reviews about DT, I figured we were on the right track with our dinner selection tonight. Having finished the meal, I can only assume that most of these reviews were written by half drunk cruise goers who were excited for an escape from the slop being served up on these floating Golden Corrals. A group of five ordered 2 burritos, 2 chimichanga and a stuffed avocado. Nothing was exceptional. The burritos were core of the earth hot and not a single trace of char on the steak in my burrito or the chicken in my sons. Gave a very strong impression that the hardest working member of the kitchen staff was 'Chef Mike' AKA the microwave. By far the weirdest item was the entree ordered by my vegetarian daughter. She got the vegetable chimichanga. SO, here's the thing, the menu didn't have great descriptions of their dishes and there were some English/ Spanish issues at work with us and the waiter. But, there are some basics that you'd expect to find in a vegetarian dish at a Mexican restaurant, peppers, onions, beans, rice. This chimichanga had none of these things. When she cut into it, she was first greeted by a sprig of broccoli...odd...maybe it got lost in the kitchen and wandered into her dish. Next, she met a carrot...things were getting weirder....then, a cauliflower. Seriously, she was being greeted by all the elements of a Bird's Eye frozen vegetable medley. You can't convince me that they didn't run to Sam's Club and toss a few bags in the freezer. Definitely not worth the $15.00 we paid for it. Beyond that, no one was really excited about anything that was ordered, except the Coconut based hot sauce....that slapped! The other thing that was very off putting is the fact that we were given plastic utensils and Dasani bottled water. The entire bill was $121 for 5 entrees, 1 app and 5 bottles of Dasani water...not great value. If you're really hungry for something other than cruise ship food, get your Mexican fix at Taco Bell when you get home....you'll get a better meal at a better price...and this is coming from someone who hates Taco Bell. read more
8 months ago
Holy smokes, these tacos were great. Lots of sitting inside for a big group (which we were at 10 dudes). Don't get the chips and avocado, just get fried mozzarella for appetizers instead. I got three different types of tacos (Al pastor, steak, and spicy crab and fish). The crab and fish were 10/10, and the rest were solid too. Service was solid too. A relatively quick spot to get some food before heading out into the night. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
I wanted birria tacos while I was visiting San Juan Puerto Rico from my cruise. I looked it up on Yelp and found Don Tako. My friend and I went in and ordered our desired food and drink. All ingredients were served fresh and hot and tasted delicious. My Medella beer was served nice and ice cold. I'd revisit. read more
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It is exceptional. I loved it. You should try it. Authentic food. The staff is very friendly as well. This place should have a higher rating. read more
4 years ago
If you're a tourist looking for a great spot to grab some delicious Mexican food near the cruise port, Don Tako is a must-visit. This restaurant has a great location, with a lively atmosphere that is perfect for a casual meal with friends In a nice day I'd highly recommend sitting outside great atmosphere read more
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I had the pork belly tacos, comes with fried beans and some shredded cheese in soft shell tacos. The pork belly is different too salty for me, not sure what sauce or seasoning they marinated it with but all I could tasted is the saltiness. I also ordered a strawberry margaritas, plain and barely tasted the alcoholic on it. My sister had the chicken quesadilla, with some chips, she liked that it's tasted fresh and they out plenty of meat and cheese. During Covid, I am please that they check everyone's temperature and provided sanitizers spray. Mask is mandatory and practicing social distancing. read more
2 years ago
Great placement for this place! Down a cobblestone street leading to the ocean. I'm sure it's even more fabulous at night. Only had chips, guacamole, and a beer so I can't say much about the food. It was average. Waiter was attentive and friendly. read more
Nice little place in Old San Juan. They were still not allowing indoor eating on our visit here but had tables and chairs with umbrellas set up in a make shift patio. You had to battle with the birds to see who got the food first and there was a very sweet wild cat that kept trying to get a scratch behind the ear. The stuffed Avocado was amazing, apparently the avocados grow to be 2-3 times the size of the ones we typically get in California. The shrimp tacos were good enough that I would go back if in the neighborhood again but nothing to rave about. read more
2 years ago
this is located at one of the main spots in old San Juan, we were passing this area and decided to try this. like any tourist sport, they have set up the arrangement in open (at times, there can be waiting for a table). nice breeze, drinks, something to eat, and relax a bit. what else do you want on vacation We ordered- Chicken Fajitas - should be more cooked but was not bad Tacos - amazing La Patron ( Tequila-frozen ice-gran Marnier)- little expensive $15 and local beer Nice time spent! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Service was wonderful, everyone was very nice! We started with the Three dips and they were great, then we tried the "takos". Omg, the pork belly taco was just so so good...we may be going back again tomorrow! Plus, add in the beautiful tables and hanging lights and you have the perfect dinner! read more
2 years ago
Great service from Arman. The tacos were great as well. The pork belly tacos were amazing! read more
3 years ago
The best stuffed avocados I have ever had! The shrimp were large and juicy, cooked to perfection! The crab salad was to die for and the drinks did not disappoint. Great place to cool off from the unforgiving Puerto Rico sun. Service was excellent and I'd recommend this place to anyone and everyone.this is a must! read more
The margs here are so delicious! The favorites were pamarita and la melona; they taste like candy! I ordered the fish tacos (3 for $12) and they were also tasty. This was the only place our group of 8 could find on a Saturday night with no wait for indoor seating. Our waiter was also adorable and made the experience really nice :) read more
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Calle Fortaleza 364
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