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    La Güira

    4.6 (37 reviews)
    ModeratePuerto Rican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Empanadas
    Mydalya C.

    I liked this place because they were very accommodating for our group of 5 without reservations. Food takes awhile to come out, but hopefully that's because it's made fresh! We enjoyed most of our dishes. The empanadas and corn fritters were delish and probably what we enjoyed most! Service was great, our server was very attentive as were some of the other staff.

    Mofongo, shrimp
    Rebecca G.

    Authentic Puerto Rican food. Absolutely delicious. Atmosphere is great, service is excellent. Highlight was the food. By far, the best restaurant we have experienced here in Puerto Rico. We will be back again soon!

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    Uziel S.

    Nos encantó el lugar y el personal muy amables, el trifongo, Mofongo, camarones, biftec, molten, todo delicioso.

    Wall decor

    Awesomeness! Great food! Great service! I highly recommend this spot if you are in Arecibo! We were looking for a dinner spot and came across this gem! We'll be back!

    Empanadas
    Sergio T.

    La Güira fue el mejor lugar al que fuimos en nuestra visita a Puerto Rico. La comida está riquísima, la atención que nos dió Kimtia fue excelente. Yo me comí una chuleta Can-Can (Uno de mis bucket list ). Todo lo que comimos mi familia y yo estuvo delicioso. Definitivamente lo recomiendo y primero Dios iremos otra vez en nuestras próximas vacaciones.

    Steak, shrimp and avocado

    Found this place while visiting Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Food was excellent and service was great. I wish I could remember the names of the two dishes I had here but both were excellent. Food and service was so good we visited twice. Both of my dishes were steak cooked medium rare. Not as rare as I like but still good. My sister had chicken wrapped in bacon - also excellent. Mojitos were yummy! See photos for reference.

    Shrimp mofongo
    Jenny S.

    We arrived Arecibo 9:30 PM and were famished! Luckily, this place was still open. When we walked in, I think locals thought we must have been lost. We walked in with shorts and dirty hiking shoes, as everyone else was dressed semi formally. At this hour, most people looked like they were there for drinks, but food was still being served. No one spoke English except for the bartender, but the language barrier was not that big of a deal. You can get away with knowing pretty little Spanish here. My boyfriend got the shrimp mofongo with tangy garlic sauce and I got beef steak with a side of sweet plantains. Mofongo is pretty much one of their national dishes. It's made of fried green plantains and mashed up in a mortar. Out of all mofongos we've tried, La Guirra's was one of the best ones we've had this whole trip. They aren't stingy with the shrimp either. It's topped with 2 large shrimps, but beneath the mofongo mound, you will find even more! My beef steak wasn't necessarily a steak. It was sorta grounded. It was a bit dry, but it had a good flavor. The sweet plantains were delicious! Each dish came with salad topped with a tangy dressing and to us, this was so important! Throughout our trip, vegetables seemed scarce. We learned most of PR's produce is imported from California, thus, expensive and hard to come by. Our meal was delicious and affordable. I would definitely come back if I was in Arecibo again! If you want to try what we had, ask for "mofongo de camarones y ajo" and "bistec y plátanos maduros." ¡Delicioso! Nos encantó el mofongo de camarones y plátanos maduros !

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    Food and drinks were delicious! Loved the ambiance. Service was on point and super friendly.

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    El servicio es excelente y rápido. Ambiente cómodo y comida deliciosa. Gracias por el servicio rápido y el acomodo de parte de Lizmarie. A+

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    Super lento y no tienen buen servicio. No siguen el orden de llegada. Ese lugar se ha dañado es una pena

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    Review Highlights - La Güira

    If you want to try what we had, ask for "mofongo de camarones y ajo" and "bistec y plátanos maduros." ¡Delicioso!

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    Casita Miramar - Arroz con Mariscos (seafood paella) and Churrasco (steak); Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram

    Casita Miramar

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    67.3 km
    $$$

    Had a wonderful time at Casita Miramar. Aalyah, our server did an amazing job of being able to…read morecommunicate and inform us about the dishes and accommodate anything we needed. Aalyah, thank you so much for making our last meal in San Juan so special!! The portions are huge! I split an app with 3 people and honestly the main dishes can be split among two people as well. It was very tasty especially the chicken, and the ribs! The place also looked amazing and we were given a semi-private room for such a large group. Thanks for having us!!

    For my last night in Puerto Rico, I wanted to go all out, and I ended up somewhere pretty special…read more Casita Miramar sits in a gorgeous old villa in the Miramar neighborhood, all hanging plants, twinkle lights, and vintage furniture, and the décor and ambiance alone had me sold before the food even showed up. I sat at the bar, and the staff absolutely made the night. Insanely nice and receptive, they talked with me the entire time, made recommendations, walked me through the dishes and the culture behind them, and kept the strong drinks coming, which I will never complain about. That kind of hospitality is rare and I can't say enough about it. Now for my one nitpick, and this is a me problem more than a them problem: I don't totally love Puerto Rican food. This is authentic comida criolla, which pulls from Caribbean, Latin American, and Spanish influences all at once, and my picky palate keeps asking what exactly it's trying to be. But the vibes, the people, and the setting made the whole experience more than worth it. Come for the criollo cooking, stay for one of the warmest rooms in San Juan.

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    Casita Miramar - Indoor Dining Room

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    Casita Miramar - Amazing chocolate Fudge Cake delivered to restaurant (Cakes by Glorimar in PR). Staff sang and added candle

    Amazing chocolate Fudge Cake delivered to restaurant (Cakes by Glorimar in PR). Staff sang and added candle

    Casita Miramar - Pastelón - Delicious thick Caribbean soft meat and plantain taste and texture

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    Pastelón - Delicious thick Caribbean soft meat and plantain taste and texture

    Rincon Boricua - La taína

    Rincon Boricua

    4.3(77 reviews)
    57.7 km
    $$

    Hidden gem in Rincón. Authentic Puerto Rican food and easily the best presentation we saw during…read moreour stay. Everything was flavorful and well done. Mango lemonade with Grey Goose was a great touch. Would absolutely go back.

    Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. After placing my order, I waited…read moreapproximately 44 minutes for my food to arrive. When the Churrasco Mofongo ($27.99) finally came out, the portion size was surprisingly small and did not reflect the price at all. For nearly $28, I expected a much more substantial serving and better overall value. What made the experience even more frustrating was that I also ordered four pastelitos at $2.99 each, and those ended up providing more food and better value than the $27.99 Churrasco Mofongo. It's hard to justify paying nearly $28 for an entrée when a few appetizers totaling less than half the price leave you feeling like you received more for your money. To make matters worse, the staff was largely inattentive throughout the visit. It was difficult to get anyone's attention, there were no updates regarding the long wait, and customer service felt like an afterthought, only because the question "Can I have an update on my order" was asked to the staff. A 44-minute wait can be understandable during busy times, but keeping customers informed goes a long way, especially when multiple families sat, ate, and left before receiving the order. Overall, despite the churrasco mofongo tasting really good, between the excessive wait time, the lack of attentiveness from staff, and the disappointing portion size, I left feeling that the meal was not worth the price. I hope management takes a closer look at both the service and the value being provided to customers.

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    El Refrán - NY strip with Root vegetable mash

    El Refrán

    4.5(327 reviews)
    68.4 km
    $$

    I completely understand why this place has such amazing reviews. If you're in San Juan, this is a…read moremust-visit spot. The food was amazing, the portions were generous, and most menu options came with a side. The ambiance of the restaurant was fantastic, with an open street view that really made you feel connected to the local community. The service was good as well, although a bit limited due to the small staff. Overall, I'd rate this place a 10/10. Whenever I come back to Puerto Rico, this will definitely be one of my regular stops

    A very small restaurant with absolutely authentic Puerto Rican food with about 10 tables or so,…read moreabsolutely do not miss this place! So what do you get by coming here? You get the real deal, real Puerto Rican dishes, with the greatest flavors and fair prices. Unless you prefer playing overpriced, find dining restaurants with average Puerto Rican food, which there are plenty of in the area. I'm not able to emphasize how small this restaurant is, it's located right along the main walking strip in Coronado Beach. Maybe 10 tables or so. No reservations walk up wait in line if you have to eat and leave. Not only will you eat the best tasting food during your trip, but probably also pay the least amount of money. We went here twice! Their rice and beans recipe is probably what it's all about! We got grilled shrimp and skirt steak over rice and beans and honestly, I could've had it all week long! This little gem local place is not to be missed! Highly recommended!

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    El Refrán - Skirt steak on top of a bed of rice and beans

    Skirt steak on top of a bed of rice and beans

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