My fellow foodies, every time I come to Puerto Rico, I make it a mission to support local…read morerestaurants, and this visit to El Parrilla did not disappoint! I wasn't sure what to expect since it was recommended to me, but let me tell you... I'll definitely be back before heading home! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was so relaxing. It's the perfect place to sit back, enjoy great food, and take in the island vibes. We ordered the Chuleta Can Can with tostones de pana, and it was absolutely delicious. We also had the filete de mero, which was perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. To top it all off, we enjoyed a coconut mojito and a passion fruit mojito--both were refreshing and the perfect pairing with our meal. I also have to give a huge shout-out to our server, Michael. He was AMAZING! So friendly, attentive, and accommodating. If you stop by, definitely ask for him--you won't regret it. One thing I love most about visiting Puerto Rico every year is discovering new local restaurants and supporting our community. The food, the hospitality, and the culture never disappoint. And for my fellow parents--they also have a kids' menu, making it a great spot for the whole family! If you're visiting Puerto Rico, be sure to support the local businesses. You just might find your new favorite restaurant like I did!

1st restaurant we tried after landing in San Juan, this place is very close to where we stay. Small…read morelocal authentic PR restaurant with great food. Ordered shrimp camerons kids loved it and fried red snapper chillo , Food came very quick.

My husband and I are in San Juan on our honeymoon and we're interested in good places to eat. We…read morestumbled upon this hidden little gem! It's a super quaint place. They were pretty busy on a Thursday night and only two servers were staffed but they did their best with serving us. It can be a bit loud in there but again it was busy and it's a small place. My husband and I really enjoyed our food. It is on the pricey side but we were extremely satisfied with our meals! We recommend!

Amazing, delicious food and drinks. Service was great, small place make reservations.read more

This was the meal I didn't know I wanted or needed till life chose it for me , so my s/o and I are…read moredriving from San Juan to Playa Crash boat but since we didn't wake up in time to have breakfast where we originally wanted to go we got in the car and left upon making decisions, choices,and being hangry and frustrated on not finding the right spot we drove into Dorado and found a few spots near one another the first spot we originally said to try based on google and yelp the service was just not friendly and we decided to leave and then I noticed the other location I had seen on yelp was KGB and it was straight down the road so we go to the location there is self parking available upon arrival I didn't even have to nope my door the hostess opened the door for us and quickly gave us the greeting of the day and seated us , moments later our waiter introduced himself and we took a look at our menus , water was being poured one after the other I never needed to look or ask for a thing , the ambiance is gorgeous and these decor was upscale and decorated by wonderful cases and bottles of their wines and champagnes and top shelf liquors while still a chic and upscale design , and cleanliness was 10/10 .... We ordered appetizer , we had the croquettas de jamon (ham croquettes ) and popcorn shrimp in walnut spicy honey glazed lemon , absolutely 20/10 !!! And if anyone is worried about the item being spicy I don't believe it was but it had a little tiny aftertaste kick more on the peppery side but none the less delicious , for entrees my s/o had lamb chops in pumpkin puree and cherry aujus ,with a side of KGB Fried Rice and sweet playing and I Had the shrimp mofongo in garlic sauce with a Side of avocado , sooo let me give these two entrees there flowers Lamb Chops Cooked medium well - Perfectly cooked to expectation juicy ,tender and the fat rendered making it incredibly flavorful rich and savory The pumpkin puree and pumpkin pave & cherry ajus took this meal to the moon way way way beyond expectation it added a the pumpkin was sweet and smooth that paired so well with the meat and the cherry ajus just bright everything together in a beautiful unified marriage of flavor every bite was the perfect bite and complimented it so well my s/o and I couldn't stop rolling and closing our eyes per bite no exaggeration! Easily the best lamb dish I have tried in an extremely long time !!! Mofongo de camarones By FAR THE BEST MOFONGO i had in PUERTO RICO and I had quite a few throughout the years and on this trip so I could compare !!!! Everything about this dish was perfect and I know speaking about a Mofongo in this light is SERIOUS !!!! The shrimp was cooked exactly how it should be cooked tender and juicy .... Please have no fear of overcooked dry shrimp bc from KGB that is NOT happening they are serving nothing but excellence !! The garlic sauce surprised me because it wasn't thick like a gravy or creamy where cream was added like I have normally experienced when ordering in other places ; it was more of a light garlic sauce flavor that soaked beautifully int the Mofongo without over powering it, Then I discovered onions in the sauce which made it even better bc I love onions in a meal then requesting avocado as a side to my meal was the perfect pairing , it added that fresh , and creamy element that connected the whole bite together and balanced all the rich and garlic flavors with the shrimp , it just WORKED !!like I mentioned after trying so many Mofongos and bifongos around PR , this exceeded my expectations 10/10 best one I had in my life Finished our meal w a nice double espresso each We left feeling completely satisfied and full but not with that heavy , uncomfortable feeling you often get after eating a super rich meal . Everything was well balanced from the start to the end . Amazing food, Excellent service, & beautiful ambiance and made it such a wonderful experience It was a dining experience to remember ! Worth every twist and turn we made to end up there

Would I do it again? Heck yeah! The miso cod was so good. Just light, well seasoned, and paired…read morewell with the bok choy. The beef dumplings were different from your typical dumplings but delicious nonetheless. Our server was phenomenal and sweet. Had such a great time with the gals here.

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 stopped by around 4 PM and had a pretty underwhelming experience overall. We lucked out…read moretiming-wise -- it wasn't too busy when we arrived, but by the time we left, the place was packed. For a buffet-style setup, the variety left a lot to be desired. The number of dishes being passed around was minimal, and the salad bar was nothing to write home about. Nothing really stood out or made me feel like I was getting my money's worth. Bottom line: skip it. The value just isn't there for what you're paying. I'd look elsewhere for a better experience at a comparable price point. My waitress was not impressive-she explained nothing, never offered or asked if we wanted more potatoes, yuca fries or plantains and had to be ran down for refills - even though it was not busy. The dessert was the only star within my experience.

Views food and drinks all made it a perfect new years dinner…read more Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and the drinks were made to keep you wanting more. A gem of a place for sure.

We arrived for dinner and drinks and were immediately enveloped in a warm, swanky, jazzy nook with…read morelive music and a sultry ambiance. We had the pleasure of being taken care of by Angelita and she made our delight her mission!! We began our meal with a bottle of The Fableist Cabernet Sauvignon, a beautiful full-bodied, but seemingly light, wine with vibrant, fruity notes of black currant and a hint of smoky oak. We then ordered the Crab Cassava Cake and the Vegan Ceviche appetizers The Vegan Ceviche was a refreshing medley of bright and fresh vegetables in a light lemon broth with a super tasty Breadfruit Fritter. The Crab Cassava Cake was an absolute SHOW STOPPER!!! The crab stew was bursting with true Puerto Rican "Criolla" flavor and was exquisitely complimented by a luscious and light cassava cake infused with tart, creamy goat cheese As a person who has never had a traditional crab cake due to a serious aversion to mayo, I was so stoked to try this version and it was absolutely worth the wait!! For our entrees, we selected the Grilled Salmon and the Chulekan. The salmon was perfectly cooked and served with asparagus and a hearty and delicious mashed Malanga (taro). The Chulekan is a traditional grilled pork chop preparation and Costa Azul has it perfected!!! The generous portion was incredibly flavorful and moist and topped amazing "mamposteo" style rice and beans. Both of our delectable meals were devoured with gusto! Overall, Costa Azul delivers on flavor, vibes and innovation and is a definite DO NOT MISS if you are in the Isla Verde/Carolina area!!!

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.

Not fantastic. Got the skirt steak mofongo and the chimichurri sauce. Everyone tasted it and…read morehated it. The steak didn't even taste like steak, it was just bad. The shrimp mofongo was edible, but not great. The octopus salad was just ok and the best thing at the table. The mojitos were mediocre as well.

Surf and turf was tender, delicious, flavorful, and perfect. Service was top tier. Ambiance was…read morecute, and they were accommodating even though we came in later on. Highly recommend!

My husband wanted to try a steak while on vacation so we decided to try this place…read more Location is beautiful so we were already pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Service was great and with a smile. He ordered the steak and I had the fried pork with arroz mamposteado. Everything was delicious!!! Best mamposteado I've had in any of my trips to PR. We also had the flan which was outstanding. Would definitely return my next time in the area

We were hungry after touring El Yunque and found this local tourist spot. I am not big on big…read moretourist traps but since it was technically "linner" we decided to give it a try. Restaurant is big with indoor and outdoor seating with a Tiki bar across from the restaurant. We chose to sit inside for the cool air. Our server was very nice but not very attentive. We started off with the pina coladas and some agua and it took her about 15 min to come back with our drinks and she also gave us Perrier water of which we did not order (she looked confused). We ordered the alcapurria with ground beef. They were tasty and crispy. I ordered the mofongo rellenos con pollo and it was tasty as well and a decently sized portion. BFF ordered the mofongo rellenos con carne frita (fried pork) & his plato was bigger and he said it was ok. He also ordered a side of rice (they didn't have arroz con gandules) and it had day old stewed habichuelas so it was nice and moist. Overall, it was ok. I think had it not been for the lack of service I would have rated this place four stars. We also ordered a couple of pina coladas and we had to ask our server if she placed the order correctly as we could not taste the rum at all (she claimed she got that complaint often and it was probably blended in).