This chicken was genuinely so good and the rice and beans were really flavorful. We went here on…read morethe way back from the rainforest and it was delicious. Definitely a fun memory I will have.

Tasty fried wings and pulled pork. At very reasonable prices. Excellent service and cute cafe we…read moresat inside. Parking was the hardest part but it is connected around back .we tried some nice sides too.

Food was good! Had carne empanadas, chicken pincho and stuffed potato! Everything was cooked…read moreperfectly and the seasoning was sooo good! Would come here again. Also had a cold coconut very refreshing. Also you can't beat the price! Good cheap eats!

So good... stopped here after going to our rain forest excursion and had unbelievable empanadas…read more.. chicken (absolutely delicious), meat and shrimp. Bacalhauito delicious also. Family run business, authentic Puerto Rican fried foods. Absolutely delicious! Cash only.

We stopped here following a recommendation from someone who had been before. Everything we sampled…read morewas incredibly delicious - it was hard to pick just one favorite. We had a variety of smoked meats, the mahi mahi over coconut rice, and the smoked pastrami. Their sides were also really good, and so were the mixed drinks. The outside seating was made comfortable with numerous fans and cover for rain/sun. The service was also great. You will definitely want to make a reservation ahead of time.

I had lunch with family here. This used to be an old gas station converted into an outdoor…read morerestaurant. The backdrop of the native plants, birds, and low-volume music was perfect. There is an uncovered patio with seating and straw-covered umbrellas. We did not have a reservation, but were able to get seated within 10 minutes of arrival. A reservation is a must. There is an area adjacent to the restaurant that sells the food items by the pound. This is one of the more expensive places to eat on this side of the island. The smell of the smoked meat and seasonings is intoxicating, drawing you in. I had a glass of lemonade, Caribbean Chicken Wings Ceviche, and a smoked tuna dip. My main course was the grilled lobster and fries. I sampled the cole slaw, red beans, and rice. The lemonade was very watery, as if it had been poured before and was ready for guests when they ordered it, since it was served quickly. Would take a pass on this. The Caribbean Chicken Wings were delightful. It has a sweet, smoky, slightly crunchy texture, with just a pinch of spice, heat, and flavor. I enjoyed this and did not want to share with family. The smoked tuna dip was delightful, not overly creamy, and retained the tuna's texture and flavor; I wanted to order another and would have appreciated a few more wings than what was served. The Ceviche was a little underwhelming but done well. I am on the picket fence on whether pineapple helps or hurts the dish, so I would pass on this when going back. The grilled lobster was beautifully presented. The spices and grilled marks were prominent and beautiful. The spices and flowers were just amazing, and they retained the lobster flavor despite the bold seasonings. The red beans and rice were well-cooked, but had very little flavor. This was disappointing given how ubiquitous this dish is on the island and the restaurant's ability. My son had the El Matahambre: "Kill your hunger" BBQ sandwich. Pulled pork, smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, and cheddar on a local bread called Mayorca. I sampled the pork. Tender, well done, seasoned, and perfect. This is a must-stop place. Remember to set a reservation, and that this is not a cheap place to eat. I want to go back soon, and I am wondering if they would ever consider chicken beyond the appetizer.

Awesome food and the people were very friendly. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the…read morearea.

We came here while staying at the beach. There was no wait in the restaurant was very busy and…read morestaff was friendly. It took over an hour to get our food and my daughter's fish was very undercooked. When they re-cooked it, it was delicious and flavorful. The Mofongo was a little dry. The rice and beans were seasoned well but small portion. View was nice from the rooftop.

When I was in PR we are here and it was delicious, the people are really nice also. Very busy and…read morepopular

El verde is so good, we had to stop one more time before flying back home. The food is delicious,…read morequick, and affordable. There are only a couple tables, so it's best to order your food at the counter to go. The ribs and pork were my favorite!

Just 6 minutes from the airport, this place is a true Puerto Rican landmark…read more The food is outstanding, the portions are generous, and the prices are great. If you're visiting Puerto Rico, this spot is a must-visit! A solo 6 minutos del aeropuerto, este lugar es un verdadero ícono de Puerto Rico. La comida es deliciosa, las porciones son abundantes y los precios son excelentes. Si visitas Puerto Rico, ¡esta parada es obligatoria!

This cafeteria style BBQ spot offers a variety of roasted meats & PR style sides. During my visit,…read moreI tried the pernil (roasted pork), roasted chicken, chicken sausage,maduro (fried sweet plantain),& rice w/ gandules. The standout was def the roasted chicken(dark meat was juicy, flavorful, & delish while the white meat was a little dry it was still tasty). The roasted pork was also enjoyable & moist w/ crispy cerdo (skin).Unfortunately, the chicken sausage was on the dry side.The rice & gandules were the biggest disappointment. They tasted like they had been sitting out for a while & lacked the freshness & hotness(I like my rice piping hot) I was hoping for. The maduro could have been more fresh as well. I wish they had been more generous w/ the hot sauce. I was only given two tiny containers which wasn't nearly enough for the amount of food I ordered. The woman who took care of me was ok. Some of the other workers were rude & acted like I asked for the world when I asked for hot sauce. There isn't really any decor (just basic) & seating/tables are outside where you can enjoy the nice,fresh air. The only complaint I can say about that is the birds everywhere. Overall, the roasted chicken/pernil alone would def bring me back. While some of the sides & extras could use improvement as well as some of the staff. The quality of the chicken/pernil made the visit worthwhile plus the price was right. I couldn't believe how cheap everything was.

Amazing food! Excellent flavor!!!…read moreVisited several restaurants throughout the island and this place by far is the best of the best and VERY AFFORDABLE!

$9.10 for this platter of food(1/2 chicken and rice with gandules). Really can't complain at this…read moreprice point Def get the rice and gandules. It was so good and really hit the spot As for the chicken, def ask for some hot sauce or ketchup because it was sooooo dry. The seasoning is on point but it was so dry so I had to take a point off Would come back again just for the rice

We stopped here on the road between Ponce and San Juan, and since we didn't have a lot of time, we…read moredidn't wander too far down the Ruta del Lechon (Pork Highway). This place is right on the main highway, it's huge and packed so plan accordingly: we arrived before noon on a Friday, so we probably got one of the last parking spots (there's a guy managing or charging in the parking lot? not sure) and the line was manageable. A large group and some buses showed up after us, so it got really crowded! Anyway, we had a short line, had no idea what we were doing to order (I should have researched better) but pointed and nodded, and with some help from the nice people in line, ended up with two huge platters of pork, rice and some other sides - way more food that we probably needed. The food: delicious! I would say our #2 favorite meal in Puerto Rico, after Marmalade (but that was more than 10x the price!) The pork was delicious, juicy, flavorful, and the crackling was to die for! I wish they would package those and sell them - probably only good fresh, though. Rice and sides were adequate: my son tried to be healthy and said the salad and potatoes were ok, but you're really there for the pork. Cost etc.: we paid less than $50 for 2 enormous plates of food and some sodas. It was enough for 3 lunch servings, plus enough leftovers for 2 people to have the rest for dinner - so I guess 5 servings? The wait was not bad early on a weekday, but they must get incredibly overrun on weekends. It is entertaining to see the pork cooking on a spit (please don't come if you are vegetarian and sensitive to such things) and watch them hacking away with machetes. My husband wondered if the machetes are the same once used for sugar cane!

During our trip to Puerto Rico, we made a stop at a lechónera- a restaurant that serves lechón (one…read moreof PR's unofficial national dishes), which is a whole, slow-roasted pig. This restaurant is just one of many open-air roadside spots that serve lechón along "La Ruta del Lechón", aka the "pork highway" in Guavate. We got a half pound of lechon along with Mamposteao, which was delicious and filling. The pork skin hit a level of shatteringly crispy texture that I have never had from non-fried pork skin. We came later in the day, which unfortunately meant that the pork was slightly dried out. However, the texture and flavor of the lechón was absoutely delicious. It's a "build your own box" style restaurant where you choose which sides you want on the dipslay. Besides the mamposteao there were also other delicious-looking sides such as plantains/mofongo, beans, fruit, etc. There's a small parking lot outside the restaurant- one where the rule is you can only back your car into your parking space. Interesting. Would definetely come to try lechón here again!

Blue's is like the bar on Cheers-everyone knows your name and if they don't, they'll ask for it…read more It's our first meal when we come and the last when we go-with many great meals and good times in between. Eddie and Jace set the tone with great service and generous drinks at the bar. The burgers are the BEST and the potato salad gives mine a run for its money. The menu has something for everyone and it's all delicious! Sunday has brunch (amazing breakfast bagel sandwiches as well as other great choices) and bingo (Tim calls a fun game!) and there is also live music on different nights. I am remiss in not knowing the cooks names-and they deserve a shoutout for the excellent food! It truly is like someone's backyard-open air and homey. Treat yourself to a true island treasure and visit Blue's. PS-a friend created this of Eddie at the bar with AI-and it rocks!

Grabbed some takeout from here…read more I had the 3 meat platter with beef brisket, pork ribs, and italian sausage. The beef brisket was a massive piece of beef, about 3 inches thick. It was tender and juicy. The italian sausage was sauteed in red onions with red and green peppers. The pork ribs were fell off the bone easily. There were 2 sauces to go alojg with the meat. I liked them both. My only issue was that the meat had too much smoke flavor to the point that it tasted like soot to me.

Service was so accommodating and professional. Oscar correctly recommended to share one large fresh…read morelobster with an additional side. Perfect lunch amount for two hungry adults.

The food cooked to point and tasty. the place it's cute beach vibe and lights everywhere !!…read moreI had red snapper totally delicious!! Along with other side dishes. Service was good, fast