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    Hacienda Latina - Spicy cheese balls and croquettes

    Hacienda Latina

    4.0(60 reviews)
    3.8 km
    $$

    This spot was near the highway with a large parking lot. The ladies were helpful with explaining…read moredishes and providing sauce options. Well air conditioned restaurant. The mofungo was bit salty for us but still yum and the spicy margarita lacked spice so not my favorite. We came for the spicy cheese balls and tres leches. Bummer these items are no longer served, but I recommend you come for the vibes.

    I enjoyed some of the best food of my vacation here!…read more When we entered the restaurant our initial impression was not favorable since there was a large party of maybe ten middle aged men drinking and talking very loudly- we thought maybe this was more of a bar. These men left quickly though and the atmosphere became more like a regular restaurant with just a few other small groups of diners. We were quickly seated and offered drinks. Weirdly there is no wine list but they ask you to choose from wines on a wine rack, who does this? We just opted for the house wine which turned out to be fine. First glass was a little skimpy but our second glass was a generous pour and a great deal for $6 a glass. For apps we had some delicious cod croquetas and spicy cheese balls with guava sauce. OMG the cheese balls were so yummy! I'd go back here just for these. For an entree I had the shrimp piñon and it was amazing- perfect plantain mixed with a generous serving of shrimp (6) and covered in a white sauce. This was one of my favorite meals on the island! Easy parking out front, close to the highway. Service was fine and perfectly bilingual.

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    Hacienda Latina - Spicy cheese balls So good

    Spicy cheese balls So good

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    Mana's Gastrobar

    Mana's Gastrobar

    4.4(5 reviews)
    9.7 km

    After exploring Mayaguez a bit, we lost track of time. Suddenly, we found ourselves really hungry…read moreat around 2:30 PM. We hadn't eaten since breakfast and that was around 0900. We got caught up in our adventure and didn't think to check the time. We were having too good of a time! We didn't make reservations and planned to have a go with destiny as we explored my grandmother's hometown. Mana's Gastrobar extended a warm welcome to us. We happily received it and the rest is history. Side note: Most Mayaguez restaurants close (hard close (no one is there)) until dinnertime (5 pm or later). Mana's was open until 4 PM and came to our rescue. The staff were really friendly and accommodated us as we scurried in to take our seats. We called the number on Yelp to make sure they were open. The were open and made our trip even better. Mana's menu has creative Puerto Rican cuisine. We ordered tostones for an appetizer and pechua empanada and pechuga salteada as our main dishes. The chicken was cooked and seasoned authentically. The empanada tasted great and to temperature. The restaurant had a young vibe and cool aesthetic. College age customers sat at the bar while we were eating. It made me think about what life is like in Mayaguez at their age. My grandma lived there around that age (how times change and evolve). I would come back regularly for lunch if I lived in Mayaguez. We didn't see the dinner menu or the dinner crowd vibe. It would be fun to mingle with locals and see a bit more of where my grandma is from in this setting. The server knew my mom was not a local but also a "boriua." Her kind and genuine conversation with my mom made the lunch even more authentic. The lunch was great and I'll be back to check out dinner during my next visit. Overall, we were appreciated and not turned away when we were hungry. We spent a great part of the day looking around Mayagüez where my family grew up. It was nice to visit and feel welcomed at Mana's Gastrobar.

    This place is a local favorite of college students. the food is AMAZING! Great taste and excellent…read moreprices.

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    El Patio Familiar - Grouper

    El Patio Familiar

    4.0(17 reviews)
    8.4 km
    $

    El Patio Familiar is hands down the best and freshest food in Rincón. I was lucky enough to have it…read moreliterally down the street from where I was staying, and I went back three different times--that's how good it is. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and made with care. The grouper fish tacos were out of this world--light, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time. I also had the mozzarella sticks, and they were delicious, crispy, and clearly not your average bar food. And the skinny margaritas? Absolutely perfect--refreshing, well balanced, and dangerously easy to drink. The service is outstanding--friendly, attentive, and welcoming every visit. The open-air ambiance gives it a relaxed, local feel that makes the whole experience even better. Just note that they're only open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and early dinner, and it's Venmo or cash only, which adds to the laid-back, neighborhood vibe. If you're in Rincón, do not miss this spot. Fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable--an absolute must-visit!

    So far I've gone twice and both times were exceptional! The servers are super friendly and the food…read moreis fantastic. The empanadas were some of the best I've had and they have so many different options to choose from. We tried the empanadillas de jueyes and the seafood mix and both were amazing. The tacos de pescado were light and fresh and the mahi pinchos were perfect and they include a side. We've also sampled the surullitos which were definitely homemade. The portion size is big too and perfect for sharing as well as the masitas de pollo. The prices are also super reasonable. Next time I'll be sure to try one of the cocktails as they looked delicious!! Also worth mentioning that they are cash only.

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    Coldest Medalla in town

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    La Cueva Del Cangrejo - seafood - Updated June 2026

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