We arrived one afternoon last week for a quick bite. We weren't sure what we were walking into. It…read morewas super clean and neat, staff is super nice and friendly and OMG the sandwiches are some of the best we have had. We had the churrasco sandwich and the tripleta sandwich and took one to go because it was so good. We also went with tres leches and flans to go and let me tell you, they were freshly made, tasty and delicious. When we were leaving, some local juices were being delivered and I regretted not trying them. We will definitely be back soon.

These guys were incredible, and the food was exceptional. I can close my eyes and still smell just…read morehow good it was in there.

The food, service, and atmosphere was excellent. We were looking for some local spots for food and…read morethis was it. Close to the beaches as well.

We happened into this great little spot when the other restaurant we were trying to go to was…read morebacked up over 2 hours. This is a great family owned restaurant that focuses on meals using their smoker and special fruit tree woods. (Orange for example.) We had a El Ahumado Sampler with a Burger and that fed 4 of us. The Sampler gives you a 1lb Serving of Carne Frita Ahumada, Churrasco, and Pollo Ahumado. (Pork, Skirt Steak, and Chicken) It also comes with 3 Sides. We had the Tostones de Platano, Tostones de Pana, Batata Frita and Mini Arepas de Coco. Plantain, Breadfruit, Potato fries and Coconut Arepas. It was a great special experience, and they have a nice cocktail spot next door you can order from too. They also have onsite parking! I would definitely go back, and wish we had tried the Queso Frito too!

The food was very tasty, the pernil was very juicy.... Not a dry piece. The morcilla was good but…read morelack a little pepper sauce. The service was great. The place was very clean, they even had a sink in a corner to wash your hands. There were not too many people, but the people were arriving. Overall, I would highly recommend it.

Oooooiiiii!!! The Legendary La Ruta de Lechon (Pork Highway)…read more AMBIANCE Parking: Can definitely get busy during peak hours and weekends, but there's usually attendants and nearby parking options helping direct traffic. There's paid parking and street parking. All in all come early. Seating: Huge open seating areas with picnic-style tables and plenty of room for large groups, families, and celebrations. Take your pick, close to the live music or the local river for a more natural feeling. Vibes: The area keeps you busy from souvenir shopping, listening to music, or just Chinchorreo (like bar crawl but with pork)! The spot itself is alive on the weekend with music, people dancing, pig roasting and for a calmer pace, enjoying the scenery of the mountain, flow of the river and the chirps of animals around. Great place for a nice food adventure for families, friends, or just rolling through solo. FOOD / DRINKS Combo Plate (Recommend) I know it's important to save room to chinchorreo but especially if this is your first time, this should be your base. Lechon - Pick your protein, obviously I got pig - it was juicy, flavorful and tender slices of meat, and a nice piece of crispy skin. Morcilla - not your usual sausage but a rich flavorful with a chewy spiced earthy flavor. Pasteles - kind of like a tamale which was a savory soft doughy base. Arroz con Gandules - If they're out of their seasonal pasteles, then this is a nice savory with a lot of lot of lively flavors and seasoning. The portions overall were generous and very "family style" feeling. This is not tiny trendy food--you come hungry. CUSTOMER SERVICE Awesome! Props to the people that work the weekends for their consistent friendly service. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Good food, reasonable prices, and a one of a kind Puerto Rican vibe. From the mountain scenery, live local music, smoky aroma, and the general playful energy - this was a highlight of my trip I won't be forgetting for a while. When in Puerto Rico, La Ruta de Lechon is a must and make sure to stop by El Rancho Original. TIPS * Come hungry and come early (for parking and to get the best parts of the lechon). Weekends are the best as it is livelier.

Located in the Luquillo Kiosks - a long strip of restaurants and bars adjacent to the beach in…read morenorth east PR. Octopus Rellenas Fresh octopus slices cooked and served ceviche style with white onions and red peppers stuffed into an empanada like crust - great opening choice. Churrasco skirt steak with rice and pineapple (off menu special) amazing dish with rice so deep in fresh sweet pineapple with bits of medium rare skirt steak. Works like a charm for leftovers too. Mango Fresca Sweet but very refreshing on a normal hot day. Compared to many of the fried-focused kiosks, this is a hands down winner if you're looking for quality food and service. That's all.

Was looking for some good food and a nice drink. Didnt eat everything as it was a lot of food. The…read moremofongo comes with either cajun sauce or garlic sauce. The crab salad taste like imitation but it was still pretty good. I wanted a piece of birthday cake to take home and eat in peace but they only had molten cake. I opted for the fried cheesecake. The pastry couldve been fried a little longer as it was soggy. It came with ice cream and honey drizzled on top. I took a few bites but didnt finish it cause I was already stuffed.

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).

The best food I ate in Puerto Rico, was here! I had the Kan Kan Pork Chop with Mamposteao rice and…read moreeverything was so full of flavor and cooked beautifully. Everyone I was with, enjoyed their meals as well. Someone in our group had a few food allergies, but after speaking with our waiter, we felt comfortable enough that there wouldn't be any issues and there wasn't. The restaurant was open on both sides and had ceiling fans which helped with the warm temperature. There was plenty of staff and everyone was friendly. If I ever find myself back on the island, I would absolutely want to return here to eat!

Somewhere in Luquillo I found this spot and it just clicked with the whole mood of the trip. Great…read moreatmosphere, great location, and the kind of easy, unhurried vibe that makes you remember why you came to the island in the first place. The service was the standout. Warm, welcoming, no rush, totally in tune with the laid-back island lifestyle. The food was good too, but honestly it was the overall feel of the place that won me over. Everyone here operates at that relaxed Caribbean pace where nothing is a big deal and you actually let yourself unwind. If you're passing through Luquillo and want to slow down, grab a drink, and enjoy some good vibes, post up here for a while. Very chill, very easy to love.

We traveled to PR for a quick trip and stayed at an Airbnb 2 minutes away from Terraza Montemar…read more The staff is amazingly friendly and very welcoming! After a long day, sitting in the air conditioned restaurant and lovely view felt relaxing. We ordered mojitos and Medalla beers are always a must when visiting home. Everything we ordered was fresh and tasty. The tostones were PERFECTION! Can't wait to be back!

Pina Colada - 10/10 Food - 7/10…read moreService - 7/10 Came here for a bach trip and with a group of guys. The service was okay but passable. Sort of the bare minimum but did enough. Our apps came out super fast but for some reason the food came out way later. Some of the food was slightly cold so maybe they had it sitting out to wait for everything to be ready. I got the mofongo w/red snapper and it wasn't anything amazing. Just food for fuel kind of vibe. The mofongo was a little cold and dry to where I had to douse it with their sauce but taste was okay overall. Don't think I'd come back here but it wasn't terrible. Wished they gave more veggies or some kind of side to justify the price we paid for our dish. Just seeing lettuce and tomato was a little underwhelming. I'd say this was a 3.8/5

This truck has so many refreshing items; acai bowls, ice cream, and lemonades. We came by here two…read moredays to enjoy the lemonades. For the price of $10, you get a huge lemonade. The tamarind was both of our favorites, and the mango and sandia(watermelon) were tasty, honorable mentions.

Wanted to give this place a try since most everything on this island is overpriced burgers, chicken…read moretenders or other not exciting Gringo food. Ordered with no eise in line then the wait began... Multiple people who ordered after us got their orders , had a tour booked so we didn't have hours to wait. Got lots of attitude when asking about our order, waited more, finally got our food. Completely over cooked pork cutlets and a completely over garlicky fish filet on top of a mound of lettuce. Wish I could get my pre/tip back. Beans were good that's about it.