What a find in beautiful Ciales in the mountains. We were there on a Monday which is when they have…read moretheir weekly gathering of percussionists - when I was there it was Plena music, and what a unique experience. will have to go back for the Bomba night (seems to alternate weeks). It is run by two sisters, one is the cook and the food is delicious - tapas inspired locally sourced ingredients, and yummy rolls and cookies. The other runs the bar, where she serves up very original drinks (I heard something about a Puerto Rican star mixologist being involved) but also a selection of local microbrews. Great energy and an authentic experience - service with a smile. Went for the music, left with a highlight of my trip. If you can get there, don't miss it!

From the owner: Welcome to our nest! El Zorzal invites you to a unique experience in Ciales' nightlife. Being the…read moreonly tapas bar and place in the area to offer fresh and local tap beers, house cocktails and a chill and relaxing environment. Every monday we have Bomba or Plena at 7pm.

This is THE place to check out in Jayuya! I was visiting friends and stopped by to check it out and…read moreimmediately fell in love! The vibe, the drinks, everything about this place is amazing! I also heard they will soon have some tapas so I'm excited for that! It's truly a hidden gem and another thing I loved was that they have lots of books around the place to check out. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I really can't wait to come back and visit again soon!

This is a far out drive, up in the mountains of Puerto Rico but it is worth it. This restaurant is…read moreknown for their pastel al caldero -- a remix of the classic Puerto Rican dish pastel en hoja. And although I've never been a fan of pastel en hoja this one was delicious. The picadera consisted of tostones, bolitas de yuca, fried chicken, longaniza (blood sausage), and shredded pernil (pork). We also tried some pastelillos. Honestly everything was so good we left stuffed! The service was amazing even after the crowds started arriving and it got busier. Our server Gaby was great! Because it's up in the mountains, parking is limited and once it starts getting crowded it can be hard to find parking and seating in the restaurant. I recommend getting there no later than 1pm or 2pm right when they open. Trust by 3:30 it's already super packed. The mountain views and crisp air was so amazing and a refreshing change of scenery from the beaches and city life of San Juan. If you have some free time, I'd def recommend adding to your itinerary.

The view from this place is unbeatable. But it came with a price. We had to drive 1.30 from SJU on…read morea windy road. Then you'll end up in this iconic and decorated kiosk. One of the best things we had here were the pastels. Anthony Bourdai was right. Try the beef one with cheese especially. The pastry dough tasted great as well as the fillings. We also tried the pasteles soup in a hot tin cup--which was pretty popular. It tasted interesting. Tostones were good. The pernil was a bit dry for my taste. Drinks here are good and cheap. Waiters were attentive. Expect to have snacks, a few drinks, and enjoy the view if you visit this place. This is not a place to have meals. It's one of the kind experience. I'm happy I visited.

Came in right at opening time. Excellent service while they set up and when it started to get busy…read moreit was even better. We ordered a sampler platter and wow really good. Surprise of the night was the quesadilla. The empanadas were amazing but we did not expect the quesadillas to be so good. Loved the fresh Parcha and other juices (tamarindo, toronja, coco) Lovely ambiance and love the name, as we are of asturian heritage. I wish they had sone food inspired by the name like fabada or a cachopo. If in Ponce again we will definitely come back.

Loved this hidden gem we found close to the main square definitely recommend it. We enjoyed the…read moreambiance, the drinks, & the people. If you're into sweet drinks definitely recommend their version of a mojito it has a variety of freshly squeezed fruit & rum.

The food was delicious. The staff was 100% amazing. They just made the entire experience perfect…read more My cousin and I sat at the bar and talked to the bartender and the server. It looked like they were having fun at work and they made our experience very enjoyable and entertaining. I learned that the bartender sings opera so definitely ask him about that lol! An absolute must visit next time in Puerto Rico! Decorations, lights, music - perfection.

Awesome spot; so glad we wondered in. Low key, great views, fantastic service and the food (tapas)…read moreand dranks were awesome! Must do spot for a low key and relaxing snack and drink while in the heart of San Juan.

What a hidden gem!!! We passed right by it the first time…read moreand didn't even notice this was here. Super cute and they have an inside and outside bar too. The drinks were crafted beautifully and the bartenders were super friendly and gave us great local suggestions as well. Highly recommend stopping by for a few drinks here.

Popped into this place to check out the music. The hotel staff recommended it. The ambience was…read morespot on there were two different rooms, actually three. Each of them have different music. One room, the main area had salsa, dancing, and music and eventually at 9:30 PM a live salsa band came on. That was a whole lot of fun however it was very crowded. The second room had a nice house music going on. There was a bar and a DJ and it was not as busy as the main area was. And the third room was the bar that leads to the outside called La Cubanita, which was playing mellow lounge music with a tropical beat. The food at La Factoria was definitely overrated and just OK. I did not think it was worth the price and I probably would not eat there again. None of us really liked what we ordered, but we ate it because well... We were hungry. They do offer a wide range of beverages from your standard beer, wine, and top shelf brands, however, they are known for their own concoctions. All of the drinks we ordered were delicious. Overall, we had fun, and it was not too pricey for the beverages. I don't think that I would ever go again, especially not later in the week as it is so busy, and we went on a Monday and we were dancing cheek to cheek!!! Enjoy!

This is a fun bar with a great vibe. Great music to dance to or just enjoy as you lounge with…read morefriends. They host private parties too. We showed up at one and the owner let us join in on the fun! The owner/bartender Ruben is such a great guy. We were here on vacation and he not only made us amazing fresh fruit cocktails but also gave us amazing recommendations on where to go in Ponce and around. Thanks for an amazing night Ruben!

From the owner: Number Nine is an exclusive venue with a local feel. Lounge environment with freshly crafted…read morecocktails and impeccable service. Live Dj's and entertainment for a fun night out in town.

This place it's really really nice in all aspects, has great environment, good sit down area,…read moreclean, organize, drinks all were really good their cocktails are made with their regional rom and it is delicious Staff is nice and fast, the place is right in-front of the bay and their view it's very nice.

The service was quick and the food was delicious. We all enjoyed our tacos with all the fixingsread more

This restaurant was recommended by a local we met at the golf course…read more First the view is awesome! More important the food was Excellent! I believe this was the best Mahi Mahi I have ever tasted, that includes fish I caught and prepared the same day!! The staff is very welcoming and a delight to be served by this staff. Obviously we had a fabulous time and highly recommend you eat here!

We visited today with some friends that were visiting Ponce. The restaurant has awesome views. We…read moreasked for several fresh juices and black coffee. We were considering ordering some food. Yet our drinks came like 45 minutes after we order. My coffee cane with no sugar. I asked the waitress for some sugar but she never came. We waited for over an hour for sugar. We were sitting outside and the waitress offered some candlelight; that also never came. I saw her looking at us while she was serving other customers. We were in street attire and maybe she thought we could not afford to eat there. We left and pay the account and left. The waitress did not showed her face. Please hire competent people or hire more people so they will have the time to give good customer service! Second the prices were outrageous. I paid $6 for a black coffee. Got there for the view! The service is not good!

We had passed by the entrance a number of times, but approaching Hijole, I realized Tabla was a new…read morevenue. They are dedicated to Tapas; accordingly portions are not for the hungry. We started with a glass of wine (a Pinot Noir), and I must say it was as excellent as it was generous. Had the steamed dumplings and 3 Cheeses with truffle grilled. The service was Superb, as well as the cocktails that followed (Romance, Reposo, Tabla Ahumada), carefully crafted by mixologist Jonathan. It was both an outstanding visual show as well as an exquisite experience for the palate. If you are looking for fabulous cocktails, wine and service, in a chic adult environment with ambiance, and be rocked gently by an elegant and wonderful staff and owner, this is your place.

From the owner: Tabla, high end Restaurant now in Dorado! We specialize in tapas, cocktails and wine.read more