We spent about 2.5 hours here in the afternoon, and this is the only VIP lounge in the airport. For…read more$27, I was happy to part with that amount to wait in the lounge. The first part of the lounge we sat in was pretty warm, and we discovered the rest of the areas were pretty cool. We were near the room with a TV, and could feel cold air coming from that room. We found other seats after a while where it was much cooler. It was pretty busy the entire visit, and they seemed to keep the food relatively stocked. The "bar" area is self serve, which I like. The choices were limited to a few types of wine, hard liquors and most standard mixers. I didn't see the beer choices but I did see someone drinking one. The food choices were ok. We had swiss & red pesto finger sandwiches, pound cake and carnitas with rice. My favorite item was the espresso/coffee machine, and I enjoyed 2 beverages there. The main large seating area has a picture window looking out to the runway, and the plastic chairs there did not look comfortable at all. A smaller room has large seats that are more conducive to napping, and these were fine to sit in for over an hour. They also have a quiet room for sleeping, and a kids' room. Employees were always visible picking up dishware, and the restroom was clean but one stall had a broken lock. I would come here again if I ever return to the island.

The Avianca Lounge has a cool vibe upon entering, that continues as you walk further inside. I…read morehave never seen it busy, which is a good thing. It is not large, as airport lounges go. Snacks are offered - peanuts, cheese fruit, cereals - breakfast time. There is a bar with liquor and self serve refrigerator with beer, soft drinks and water. There is also wine. And there is a coffee, tea, hot chocolate machine. The gals working the front desk are extremely nice. Several workers were continuously cleaning the already clean tables and seating areas. I am always happy to sit here before my flights rather than in the boarding areas of the airport.

This is honestly one of the most underwhelming lounges I've visit, and I've been to plenty!…read more They have a decent beverage selection with rum, beer and wine (I didn't partake). They also have a good variety of soda and a decent coffee station. The lounge is small and crowded. We fought jut to find a table. When we came (2/1/26) the lounge was under construction and the bathroom was closed, so going to the bathroom meant going downstairs out to the terminal areas. The food selection was lackluster. Bowls of salads sitting out at room temperature, one container of soup, some pre made sandwiches and a few cakes over by the coffee table. The lounge at MCO is more impressive, and that's a statement!

Very underwhelming. Food selections are dismal including a pre-wrapped pork, rice and veggie plate…read moreand a pitiful looking salad consisting of a couple of pieces of lettuce and some carrot shreds. They had a vegetable soup with next to no vegetables in the broth. Food and drinks are not self service and the woman serving the order counter was far from friendly. For ladies - it's also worth noting that their women's restroom had a huge gap of around 2-3 inches between the wall and the door offering next to no privacy while you are in the stall. I would recommend just waiting to use the restroom in the terminal. This lounge might be fine to have an a complimentary alcoholic beverage with your priority pass membership, however pretty unenjoyable beyond that.

Hector is hands down the greatest bartender at the Escape Lounge in the Puerto Rico airport. His…read morecocktails are consistently top‑notch, perfectly balanced, and he remembers guests' preferences like a true professional. Equally impressive is Katherine at the front desk, who welcomed us with a warm smile and was incredibly gracious from the moment we arrived. She set the tone for a relaxing visit with her kind attitude and helpfulness, making check‑in smooth and stress‑free. Together, Hector and Katherine turn the Escape Lounge into a place that feels more like a favorite local spot than an airport lounge, and they are a big reason I will return whenever I fly through San Juan

Not the worst lounge I've ever been to, but that's about the biggest compliment I can give it…read more Coming from the air conditioned airport into a humid lounge that smells like a damp basement was not the relief I expected. We luckily did not have to wait at all and were able to bring a guest. There is a small bar with no cocktail or drink menu but a decent selection of liquor and wines to choose from to craft your own cocktail. Again, the real issue here that knocked this down to three stars for me was the humidity. There are two industrial sized dehumidifiers/air conditioners which are appreciated but they are eyesores and don't eliminate the damp odor. I do like the look of this lounge with the attempts to mimic the iconic style of Old San Juan, I wish it was unblemished.

Insane prices even for airport food! Extremely expensive. A regular black coffee $5, a bottle of…read morewater $4.20, a quesito $5.09, a muffin $5.09, chips $3.09. In addition, the tax and other fees which are already very high. It is abusive. The food didn't even look appealing. Completely negative experience before leaving the island. Sad. Los precios son una loquera hasta para ser en un aeropuerto! Extremadamente caro! Un café regular $5, una botella de agua pequeña $4.20, cheese turnover o muffin $5.09, papistas $3.09,. En adición, le tienes que sumar el tax y otros argos de la isla lo cual son ya bastante altos. Es abusivo. Y la comida ni siquiera se veía buena. Experience completamente negativa. Triste.

Food was limited. Service was very poor. The two men behind the counter took their time counting…read morethe money in the cash register and made the tired/hungry people wait. The server Arnaldo was even coughing during the time I was there and at the same time licking his finger while counting the bills which is very unsanitary. I only went to this place as it is the only one open serving hot food nearby. What made it worse is that they spoke about me in Spanish assuming that I can't understand them. They served the people who clearly paid after me their food first as they were able to communicate in Spanish and questioned me when I pointed that out. Even the lady who ordered after me agreed with me but the server insisted on giving her the food that she ordered given the fact the we ordered the same thing. A piece or advice, just speak Spanish if you can. Or just go to another place.

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.

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!

This review is only for drinks and appetizers…read more I have been to Piñones many times and I just want to say if you are visiting Puerto Rico, it's a great place to have local food and enjoy some breathtaking views. The Reef Bar or should I say, The New Reef has the kind of vibe you dream of when visiting Puerto Rico. Not only do they serve traditional Puerto Rican Cuisine, but the restaurant has Outdoor seating with incredible Ocean views. Unfortunately, the view also includes the trash below. I think the restaurant would really benefit from having it cleaned. We only stopped by for appetizers, but wow what a treat. My husband and I shared an Octopus Salad and Arepas. I also had a Piña Colada and it was absolutely delicious. The prices here are also very reasonable and the service was great. This would have been a 5 star review, if it wasn't for the trash.

The seafood paella was great. The beers were cheap and the music was fun. Great local atmosphereread more

My favorite place in Carolina... owners are by far the most amazing beautiful people and ready to…read moreserve their customers ! Drinks are the best!

Colorism where it wasn't expected. For the sake of this review it important to know that I along…read morewith one of my other friends are two light skinned black women but the rest of our friend group are darker skinned black women. At first, the food was pretty okay. I got waited on and served relatively quickly. However, my darker skinned friends had to wait a longer time not just to order, but also to get their food. One of my darker skinned friends ordered three empanadas and only received two. When she tried to speak to one of the servers about getting her third empanada they refused. She said she was willing to pay for it, but they refused to serve her what she asked. Then, they said there's always a problem with "you people". Then all of a sudden they lied and said she was trying to scam them. As we're walking out, they start cursing at us and saying things like " I hope everyone except you (referring to my darker skinned friend) has a good day". The servers were overall very disrespectful, they cursed, and they were overly unprofessional. So even though the food was okay this was a horrible experience. As we were leaving, we saw two other darker skinned black women walk up to try and order. We told them about our experience and the servers started lying and saying that we are there every day and always causing problems. This was also untrue. That was the first time we've ever been to this restaurant. We walked a block down the street to wait for our car service. Then moments later, we bumped into the same dark skinned black women we saw earlier and they told us that their presence wasn't even acknowledged. So like I said even though the food was pretty okay. It wasn't good enough to be okay with the blatant colorism where it wasn't expected.

What a perfect little hidden gem right off the beach in Isla Verde. Torres' place has that "beach…read moreshack" vibe that makes you want an ice cold beer and a tostone after lounging in the sun or hitting the waves. It's a teeny spot with only about 10 seats, so you may have to wait. We were lucky to go on a cloudy day and snagged a little table. Chicken wings, pulled pork tacos, and the pork stuffed tostones are all yummy. There's an herby green sauce on them that is out of this world. Fresh and bright. Mojito was good, I'd steer clear of the margarita (seems like a mix is used). The OceanLab IPA was local and yummy.

This is a beautiful rooftop bar with both an indoor and outdoor area. Unfortunately, it was…read moreinsanely too hot to go outside and relax by the pool in the early afternoon hours. However, it was nice that the indoor area was well attended and served beautiful drinks to enjoy. All in all, I wish that there was some sort of covering outside so that you could enjoy the view and the lagoon while sipping on a drink. But perhaps that's inevitable given the glaring sun. All in all, beautiful hotel and decor. I'd definitely be back.

This is an updated review from a returning customer. Arya is going through changes, and it is still…read morea great option. We were a party of 7 adults who wanted to enjoy the sunset, some food, and drinks, celebrating a birthday. Making a reservation was easy as was dropping off at valet. The rooftop now has an actual roof, which took away a lot of the open sky, but it is still open enough to see it without being affected by rain. Service was fantastic, as were drinks. On this trip, the appetizers were great and the main entrees were okay. From what I heard, the entire concept will be changing after they shut down in mid-November and re-open in December. I look forward to returning in 2026.

This place is so fun!! Great drinks, atmosphere, & amazing hospitality. A bit hard to find but it's…read moreright between the fancy white hotel and a Mexican sports bar. A brown gate with an attendant will help you get in. I can't wait to go back!

El Daiquiri Lounge provided one of the most fun nights I had while in Puerto Rico!…read more My husband and I were fortunate enough to have an airbnb in the condominium that the Lounge is housed in. I had seen the reviews on yelp, but had no idea that we were staying in the same building. We asked a bartender at a hotel bar about EDL and quickly discovered we had walked past it on our way out of the condo earlier that evening. Let me start by saying that this place doesn't get going until midnight, which is normal for people like us who are from Miami...for others the hours may be a little tough. The owner/bartender Freddie is as hospitable as can be. We were welcomed into the small old fashioned bar right away. There was a mix of locals and folks like us from the states, but everyone fit in. We happened to arrive shortly before midnight on 2/13, and Freddie's birthday was on 2/14. Some of his friends had brought balloons and a birthday cake which he shared with us. It was an awesome way to experience our first night in PR! We went again on that Saturday and there was a 'real' birthday celebration going on! The bar itself is like stepping into a time machine. Freddie has pictures of his friends on the walls from years past. There are old poker and gaming machines around and an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. And this is before the karaoke starts! He has a great list and books in English and Spanish. We are NOT good singers, but the locals coming to EDL could rival the best singers at any karaoke bar you've been to. It can be a bit intimidating! The drinks are nothing fancy, just good solid classics and a small beer selection. If you're staying in Isla Verde I highly recommend spending a late night here. It is in a gated condo, so the security guard or a resident must let you in.