If you're looking for the best asopao on the island... your search stops here…read more I've never had something like this before. The flavor was ridiculous in the best way possible, the shrimp was perfectly cooked, and the tostones were notably fresh. 10/10- you MUST go. Out of all of the gumbo variations I've had from countless regions, Puerto Rico's is my favorite. Particularly from La Cueva Del Mar. Our server, Nicole, was an angel. She is SO SWEET. She made the experience even better!!! It was packed and very loud at 7pm on a Thursday, which is a nonissue for me, but if your party prefers a quiet meal, be mindful of timing.

The good: Convenient location, valet parking, lively but not overwhelming environment, good music,…read moreand good drinks which is a plus. Food is usually good. The Meh: I liked this Cueva del mar in calle loiza but this experience was subpar. Prior to even ordering, I asked if their famous fish tacos would have the same coleslaw with their special sauce intermixed like it's been since 2007, but in recent visit on Dec 2025 was not the same. He stated he understood. When it arrived, the cole slaw was dry, not the same famous fish tacos i've been used to for years unfortunately. It was unnecessary for the waiter (male in his 50s with black ivy cap) to insist to try to prove me wrong stating that "it's always been this way and i've worked here for 15 years" when my mother and i have had these fish tacos since it opened originally in guaynabo circa ~2007. Mind you, i am bilingual and overheard the waiter talking to the kitchen. Their solution was to bring sauce on the side. My partner ate 1 fish taco, I ate none. When we left the establishment, the waiter went outside to stop my fiance. The waiter never approached me to apologize directly por el mal rato. I also found it extremely distasteful to have to overhear an employee (brunette) on her break (or otherwise) with her foul language near our toddler. We'll just have to stick to another location that treats customers better.

wow wow wow the red…read moresnapper was delicious! I had the lobster which was delicious and the beans and rice was so good! The service was quick and we sat on the inside. I would definitely be back again. We had a party of 10 and people were served very quickly.

Weeks later, I'm still dreaming about the Labor Day pulpo special at El Nuevo Acuario. It was the…read morebest octopus I've ever had, served with crispy tostones and a guava vinaigrette salad that made the whole plate unforgettable. The attention and service were top notch, and the meal was absolutely worth the visit. The pulpo isn't on the regular menu, but we were told we could call two days ahead to request it. I know I will! And yes the vibe is a vibe also they have a beautiful indoor AC room with wifi for the entourage

Great spot for dinner. We were looking for a change of pace for dinner while in San Juan for a…read moreholiday weekend and decided to stop in for dinner. The server was accommodating and got us a seat for our party of 4 very quickly. I believe it was a one man show that night and he was running between all the tables, but was very efficient and had a great attitude which made any waiting we might've had to do worth while. The inside was clean and had a good vibe with nice music playing. Our table shared as an appetizer the green chile ceviche, which was very good and could itself be enough for a main meal for two people. My wife got the quesa-birria tacos and I got the governor shrimp tacos. All were great meal choices, the tacos were stuffed with meat and very filling. A great spot for people looking for some tasty Mexican food in San Juan.

Entramos por casualidad, pero quedamos encantados!! El sazón de la comida estaba bien rica, creo…read moreque cualquier mexicano estaría feliz aquí. Ordenamos las tostadas de camarones (mi plato favorito), tacos de pescado, y los frijoles. Todo estaba sabroso. Las porciones y el precio eran muy razonables. El lugar no tiene mucho espacio, pero atienden bien rápido. Solo que los asientos son muy altos, así que no lo recomiendo para familias con niños chiquitos. Great food! Recommend the shrimp tostadas. The order of beans was also good, reminded me of my childhood meals lol. Space is tight, but you'll get seated quickly as the staff are pretty attentive. Prices are pretty reasonable and the portions are fair.

My best friend introduced me to this restaurant and it did not disappoint! Besides the fact that I…read moregot to embrace the most powerful view, the food was delicious and service was great. Can't wait to go back!

Stopped in for some food with a beach view. This restaurant is in Pinones it was our first stop…read moreafter arriving at the airport. The dining is outside to enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach. This restaurant is known more for seafood. They also have typical fried foods. A full bar, beer and drinks. I had white rice, beans, and chicken with garlic and peppers. Others in my party had conch and pulp salads we had alcapurrias and sorrullitos de maiz. We all enjoyed the flavorfullnes of the fried foods. My plate the chicken, rice and beans was just ok. It tasted bland and the rice was clumpy and hard. This is a seafood restaurant and everyone else seemed pleased with their seafood dishes. I wouldn't order my dish again.

The food was good. They have a wonderful selection to please everyone. You can order for yourself…read moreor sharable plates. The beans and rice are truly delicious. Not everyone can make a good sorulloito/cornmeal finger food but they had a good one. It is a large and noisy place so if you're looking for quiet and romantic this is not the place. The staff was very nice and accommodating. A place for the young to have fun.

Delicious and reasonably-priced food…read more Lots of delicious options. Very quick service...was promptly seated and food was served shortly after ordering. Friendly and efficient service. Large parking lot but seemed to be pretty filled in a Saturday afternoon. Great location...walkable from many nearby hotels in the Isla Verde area.

This spot def has a nice vibe w/ salsa playing on the speakers,cool decor, & plenty of photo…read moreops(which makes it a fun place to take pics & enjoy the atmosphere/music). It has a lot of visual appeal & feels like somewhere you'd want to sit,vibe,& linger for a bit. There's outside sitting which was refreshing b/c you feel the cool PR breeze from the nearby beach. The service, however, could have been more attentive. The waiter was a bit hard to catch @ times which took away from the overall experience. I literally had to try to get his attention multiple times which was frustrating. As for the food, it was a mixed experience. I ordered the snapper, & while it had potential (b/c the flavor was def there)it was fried a bit too much & came out on the dry side. I also got a dried out lime so that didn't help to add juice to the fish.The white rice & beans were actually the highlight of the meal(well-seasoned & really enjoyable). I also tried the cod fish fritter (bacalaito), but it was overly greasy & didn't really have much cod fish in it, which was disappointing. Overall, the atmosphere is gr8 & worth checking out for the ambiance and photos, but the food & service could use some improvement.

Came here after hitting up the nearby beach in Piñones and had a great meal. The seafood was fresh…read moreand the portions were good. the atmosphere feels local (vs touristy). The fried snapper fish was cooked perfectly and everything tasted fresh. I tried their churrasco and trifongo (mofongo de plátano verde, plátano maduro, and yuca combined) It can get lively with a crowd and music, depending on the time of day, but that's part of the Piñones experience. One thing to keep in mind is that the beach access nearby isn't directly connected to the restaurant area, so if you're planning to visit both, having transportation makes things much easier. If you're walking, be prepared for a longer trek than you might expect. Overall, this spot is worth a stop.

We live here during the month of April and this place is by far our favorite. For those who have…read moresaid the service is slow, I invite you to relax and enjoy island time. The house sangria is by far the best on the island and the views are spectacular. I've ordered the whole snapper at many places and this one is top tier. I've also been eating Arroz con gandules for over 30 years and nothing compares to this place. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

It's located in a very lively and popular area of the city. You can sing karaoke and dance salsa…read morewhile you're waiting and after you're done eating. Our server was great, very helpful, he didn't speak English but my Spanish skills rose to the occasion and we had great conversations about Puerto Rico during his down time. I ordered the tostones rellenos de pulpo and I enjoyed every bite. I can't wait to come back again!

Had a great experience during our quick lunch stop at Ocean Lab. Their setup is just spectacular -…read morebeach facing seating, beer, and great food is exactly what we had on our mind. Christian was our friendly waiter who recommended some excellent summery beers; our favorite being Maya West and B.O.B - both very refreshing and local Puerto Rican! Cheese Pizza ($12) hit the spot for our little one, but the real winner were the Pig Latin Tacos ($12) - packed with flavor. Shrimps in Garlic Sauce ($24) were a little on the creamier side, but the Tostones served with them were very tasty! Service was excellent, pleasant music, beach vibes - couldn't have asked for more!

Food, pretty good. Price, kind of expensive. Ambiance, great views. Wait time for food, wicked…read morelong. Kitchen took 45+ mins to deliver our food order. Beers, meh. Giftshop, clutch. Water service was non existent. Suggestion: separate families so children aren't running into my table and touching me. Poor parenting can't be helped but the restaurant can at least minimize the trauma to other patrons who are trying to enjoy their vacation.

What a great food experience!!! Casita Miramar easily earned a spot in my top 2 restaurants I've…read morehad the pleasure of dining at in Puerto Rico when it comes to quality food and an overall amazing experience. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, and the service was excellent from beginning to end,from the hostess to the servers and bussers. Our server, Jeffery, was amazing! He was energetic, professional, attentive, and you can genuinely tell he takes his position seriously. I loved that! We were greeted with complimentary sopa de plátano and bacalaítos, and I was NOT expecting to love them as much as I did. This was by far the best sopa de plátano I've ever had. I never thought I could fall in love with a soup, but here we are! (I ordered a whole extra regular size bowl )The bacalaítos were another surprise because they're normally not something I order or even particularly like--and I've tried quite a few in my life--but these were absolutely delicious. My S/O and I shared the churrasco with arroz mamposteao, along with a side of avocado salad and majado de viandas. Everything was a straight 10/10. Not one disappointment on the table. They also make an amazing Rojo Pico, which was the perfect addition to the experience. 100% recommend Casita Miramar. Don't overthink JUST GO! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and most importantly, genuinely delicious, quality Puerto Rican food. This place absolutely deserves the hype and its spot in my top two!

The workers were honestly the sweetest. the environment is so welcoming and calm…read more although i wasn't very happy with the food. i went with my family and we found the food very bland and overpriced!! my mom LOVES cooking and she could tell when frozen beans are served to her. the food tasted old and the rice look like it was reheated from days ago.. definitely might be a tourist trap. the aesthetics are beautiful but isn't worth the price. on the good side, they sell natural juices and the parcha juice was the best i ever had!!

Good food and drink for a very nice price. The service is great and the ambiance is great too.read more

We were visiting PR and as we were driving back into San Juan our guide suggested this place to…read moregrab a bite. Our guide said that PR is know for their fish, although I was disappointed in my fish. I ordered the red snapper plate with tostones and salad. The fish didn't have flavor to make it memorable. The service was okay, and the environment was nice to eat outside and enjoy the scenery.