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    Moons Bar & Tapas - Calamari

    Moons Bar & Tapas

    4.4(55 reviews)
    6.1 km
    $$

    A great tapas & mofongo bar at the center of town! We were…read morestaying a block away and decided to dine here after comparing numerous options in the area. Well, it was the right choice for sure. We wanted to go tapas since by then (day 6), we were acclimated with the heaviness of Puerto Rican meals in general (carbs and fried foods), so we didn't order the mofongos. Jose was our server and he seated us promptly near the corner. ORDER their mojitos! I really enjoyed mine - full of mint leaves and strong rum. My wife also enjoyed her virgin pina colada which was refreshing. Tempura shrimp in sweet chili sauce ($11, App, 4/5) - Generous portion, slightly too sweet for us but had great juicy shrimp w/ shrimp taste. Jalapeno and Cream Cheese Poppers ($8, App, 4/5) - Loaded w/ cream cheese but no actual jalapeno peppers really (slight disappointment), it still was enjoyable to eat due to nice crispy texture, jalapeno taste, and the delectable guava sauce Empanadillas del dia ($3.50, App, 3/5) - It was chicken that day and chicken was not too dry though amount of the filling left a bit to be desired. It's pretty big & filling, so watch out. Fish Tacos ($10, Entree, 5/5) - One of the best fish tacos I've ever had. Fish bites were fresh, crispy and light, paired against good amount of sour relishes and green leaf on a warm tortilla. Also there were THREE of them! (I think the first fish tacos I've ever ordered that came as 3, not 2!) We ordered this after finishing our 3 tapas because we were still slightly "not full", but man these packed quite the punch and we were STUFFED SILLY after these for sure. Wow, some delicious business here. Btw, Jose's service was really excellent. He was super attentive, checking up on us just the right amount of times, and even went outside to take picture for us with the signs after our meal. He made our dinner experience that much more pleasant. Moons Bar & Tapas really delivers with overall consistent taste & quality. I won't hesitate to stop by next time for their mofongos!

    Cool tapas bar in La Parguera. I ordered a ceviche and stuffed avocado dish and pigged out. It was…read moreso good. My mojitos were delicious and service was great.

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    Moons Bar & Tapas - Mofongo and shrimp

    Mofongo and shrimp

    Moons Bar & Tapas - View of the bar

    View of the bar

    Moons Bar & Tapas

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    Buena Vibra - Fried grouper appetizer

    Buena Vibra

    4.4(223 reviews)
    15.2 km
    $$

    We found Buenas Vibras while visiting Puerto Rico and I'm so glad we did. The food was really good,…read moreand everything we ordered was flavorful and came out quickly. It was one of those places where everyone at the table was happy with their meal. I ordered churrasco with mofongo and it was delicious and juicy with an incredible garlic sauce. The staff was also incredibly friendly and attentive. From the moment we walked in, they made us feel welcome and checked on us throughout our meal. A huge plus was the parking, it had private parking, which isn't always the case when you're traveling around the island. The only thing I'd mention is that the restaurant is outdoors and doesn't have AC, so it can get pretty warm. But honestly, once the food came out and we settled in, it wasn't a big deal. Overall, we had a really nice experience and would definitely come back. Good food, great people, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out! 10/10

    Very disappointing experience at Buena Vibra in Joyuda. We waited over an hour for our food. When…read moremy churrasco finally arrived, it was raw even though I ordered it medium. I told the waiter, and she said she was sorry but refused to take it back and told me I still had to pay for the plate even though I didn't eat it. After that, I ordered an appetizer cause I though it will be serve faster, the appetizer "goyitos", came out extremely dark, looked burnt, and tasted burned. When I pointed it out, the waiter said they're supposed to be like that. Between the long wait, undercooked food, and the way everything was handled, the customer service was terrible. This place was recommended by family and I regret coming. I won't be back and I won't recommend it.

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    Buena Vibra - Chill place

    Chill place

    Buena Vibra - Whole fish with rice & beans. So yummy !

    Whole fish with rice & beans. So yummy !

    Buena Vibra - Skirt steak over avocado

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    Skirt steak over avocado

    El Balcón Criollo - seafood - Updated July 2026

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