Okay, first off--I know. This place is usually empty, and it's rare to see anyone actually dining…read morehere. But my husband and I pass by so often that we finally decided to give it a shot. We went on a Saturday night and, we were the only customers--so service was super fast and the staff couldn't have been nicer! I ordered the shrimp mofongo, and wow... it was delicious! Packed with flavor and had little crunchy bits, Such a nice touch for texture. I'd 100% come back just for that dish. My husband got the filet mignon, medium rare, and it was really good too--especially with that tasty sauce. I can see how the prices might scare people off, but honestly, I'm so glad we finally tried it!

Was the only person there so I was concerned but once o got seated all concerns were alleviated…read more Great food great drinks great service. I can't say what the vibes are on other nights but the night I was there was good for me.

Great meal! Friendly service and great atmosphere. It was pricier only because we had drinks and…read moreordered three entrees and ate family style + dessert. Definite go to on the strip. Not pictured - lamb chop, ribeye, French fries, gnocchi, and pr rice.

Best little hidden area on the beach. We came across it our first night. Music was great, service…read morewas A+ very attentive welcoming & friendly! We shared wings huge tostones & foot long alcapurrias - that was delicious, enough for 4 people. Had a couple of drinks too. Definitely will visit again

Great atmosphere, fantastic food and exceptional service. I swear everyone that works here looks…read morelike they walked out of a fashion magazine. Our waitress, Elica, was fabulous: beautiful, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Everything we received was above par. I especially enjoyed my escargot and oysters. I wish I had room for more. Highly recommend Author David Moon Books on Amazon- Zomosapiens, Scales of Justice

3/5 (really closer to 2.5)…read more We didn't have reservations, so the host told us we could only sit in the lounge. The restaurant didn't look very busy, and we were dressed casually, so we wondered if that was why--but we noticed another casually dressed couple seated there too. Not a huge deal, just a strange first impression. The star of the show was our server, Elicia. She was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there. She made us feel like valued guests, and she was also bartending! The drinks were a highlight. The Mojito Clarito was surprisingly clear but full of flavor, the Pepino cocktail was great, and the guava mocktail was easily my favorite. Unfortunately, the food was very inconsistent, especially for the price. The T-bone came out much rarer than the medium rare we ordered and wasn't cooked consistently. The truffle mashed potatoes were delicious, and the sea bass was the best entrée--great sauce and vegetables. The lobster tails were easily the worst dish, despite being one of the most expensive. They were oddly sweet and incredibly rubbery, like erasers. The tartare was also strangely sweet, with a sticky balsamic-like dressing and only four little chips. The oysters were disappointing as well--4 for $32 is steep, and I expected more than cheese simply warmed on top. Overall, there were some great elements, but the food lacked the consistency and execution I'd expect at this price point. Honestly, this is closer to 2.5 stars, and Elicia is the reason I'm rounding up to 3. She really made the experience.

We absolutely loved this place. Drinks we great. Food was amazing. Our server Genesis was friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and attentive to us. The restaurant was quaint, clean and the ambiance was cozy. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. We will definitely return.

Seafood Pasta was on the super fillings side, you had no shortage of food that's for sure. The…read moreservice was great and it wasn't nearly as crowded as other restaurants in the San Juan area. The interior was nice & well kept.

Service was quick. I didn't really like my oxtails but the rice and beans were delicious. They have…read moreseating outside and inside.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, however, when we walked in, the dining room was…read morecompletely empty and a mess. There was a huge pile of sauce that had been spilt (table was cleared) that no one bothered to clean until we were walking in. Also, the table we sat at had crumbs and sticky stuff on it, so we asked to move. The food was ok. Calamari was chewy. Steak tacos were decent, husband liked his crab Mofongo, but the guac was very soupy. They put a dollop of pico on top for aesthetics, and I think it just caused it to become watery and tasteless. Kids enjoyed the churros for desert.

I am a big fan of this place. The food is excellent, not over priced at all and the staff is…read morefriendly and attentive. I come here every time I'm in Puerto Rico. This time I made it a point to get a Airbnb next to this restaurant and so far I've been there three times in 4 days. I'll be baaack!

While having a delicious "Miami Vice" at the lobby bar inside the Marriott Resort, the cool…read morebartender told me to check out Cayo Caribe if I liked fresh fish. He said it was about a 10 minute walk and that I would not be disappointed.. Bet! The next day, while she was working, I took my little walk to Cayo Caribe and I'm sure glad that I did! It's a cool indoor/outdoor restaurant, with a nice sized bar and island decor. I ordered the Red Snapper and the server promptly came over with two for me to pick from before they cooked it to my liking. I chose grilled over fried. It took a little while for them to prepare it but it was well worth the wait. That snapper was freakin delicious!! So much so, I convinced her the next day to check out Cayo Caribe instead of Sushi. We started off with a couple drinks and calamari. She chose the grilled red snapper and I chose fried snapper this time. Honestly, mine was fried a bit too long, so I regreted not going with grilled again :( Cayo Caribe is must go for anyone that's visiting PR and loves fish. I thorougly enjoyed myself but definitely go for the grilled..lol!

Great food, and great service. Steaks are cooked as ordered, and great taste.! good wine list as…read morewell...

This place is definitely worth the drive! Authentic, high-quality Puerto Rican food at an…read moreaffordable price. Everything was top-notch--the food was flavorful, the meat was juicy, and the portions were huge. We started with the Alcapurrias (green bananas stuffed with meat), then ordered the Rellena de Baire (plantain wrapped in chicken with cheese and guava sauce), with a side of majado de viandas (a mashed mix of yucca, potato, and malanga with garlic and parmesan, I believe). We also had the Relleno Mixto a la Crema--delicious chicken and grilled beef with mofongo plantains in a creamy cheese sauce. For dessert, we had the Tres Leches cake, which was the perfect sweet ending to our meal. Highly recommend this spot for an authentic Puerto Rican food experience!

Everything we ordered was absolute perfection! We started off with empanadillas carne and they were…read moreso crispy & tasty. I ordered the tenderloin filete mofongo mixto (tenderloin steak, mushrooms, onions, red peppers and green peas over mofongo in a brown gravy). Truly delicious!! My husband got the Pechuga Rellena (chicken cordon bleu) and it was the best one we have ever had. Finished up with a tres leches and cortado and could not be happier to have come to La Casa del Chef for our meal! The wait staff was also lovely answering all the questions we had. Plenty of locals enjoying their meals here as well, no surprise at all given the 5 star meal we had

The place was packed! But they had lots of servers and they were attentive. The place was…read morerecommended by my brother who comes here regularly and always has a good experience. We had an assortment of appetizers (all fried but hey, it's Puerto Rico and we fry a lot of things) The temperature of the restaurant was a little too warm for my liking. I think the amount of people there is what made it warm. Food was not elevated cuisine but it was a decent price and good quality. I'd say close to homemade Puerto Rican food. I'd go again. Many plates to choose from with a great variety. Happy that we went: