Appetizers were great. We tried the fish nuggets and the tostenoes. We got the lobster dish and it was great. It was very busy.

I do have to say that I haven't been there in a while but the food is GREAT! Will I return; YES! Will I recommend it; YES! read more

Food and restaurant amazing. Wait staff attentive and friendly. Ate at the Tiki Bar so we could enjoy the view of the beach. The ambiance is very beach and had club/lounge music, which was good and not too loud. This place was filled with locals on their lunch hour and tourists. The restaurant has a right on the beach so it's a great location for beach time and a nice lunch under shade. The food was good. Huge portions so definitely shareable. We ordered the creamy lobster bisque, pineapple rice with shrimp, a beef empanada, which was so yummy, the pork loin medallions stuff with ground beef picadillo, and a side of maduros. The lobster bisque was good but with noting that it's made with pimento cheese. It's more cheesy than creamy. Definitely recommend, can be pricey depending on what you get, so sharing is ideal. Enjoy! read more

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Located at the Luquillo Kiosks. This was one of the nicer restaurants with ocean views. They do not take reservations, but we didn't have a wait on a Friday evening. We started off with cocktails - Mai tais and beers. For dinner, I got a beef empanada, rice beans, and the sweet plantains. It was a full meal! My husband got the fresh mahi mahi which came with salad, rice, and beans. The portions are pretty big! Our friends got the chicken stuffed with sweet plantains and the grouper. All good choices. Very chill vibe. Loved the ocean vibes. read more

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Great food! I had pineapple rellano and the boys had different versions of shrimp. Oysters were great (pricey, I'll skip next time), service was great, cocktails were awesome, and we had such a lovely time. We'll definitely go back! The tiki bar was the perfect spot for a post sunset meal! read more

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Absolutely delicious! We both enjoyed our meals and the ceviche (not pictured). Great ambiance, delicious cocktails, friendly staff, and can't beat the ocean view. read more

La Parrilla - Seafood Mofongo and Longosta à la parilla (grilled lobster) - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

We had our very first meal in PR here, what a great way to start the trip! I recommend sitting outside and enjoying that gorgeous beach while you eat. Staff was very friendly, which I appreciate :) Tbh, I thought the food was only okay. The shrimp and the mofongo were good, but the fried (parrot?)fish was disappointing; it was overly fried and chewy imho. My personal favorite part is all the jabbering birds trying to steal our food :) A couple brave ones even landed on our table to try to sneak some bits away. I find them adorable, but I imagine most people would not like this, so that's something to think about if you're eating outside (same for all kiosks though) read more

Today was a special day at La Parrilla in La Isla Del Encanto. From the very beginning we were welcomed with with a smile and a sense of happiness. This place was right by the water where you can hear the waves crashing and the food smelling absolutely amazing. The menu was big and our server was super welcoming and helpful. I loved the seating area and how open this establishment was. It felt perfect with the weather and the sounds all around. I have to give a HUGE thank you to the staff who made this night unforgettable and one I will always cherish for the rest of my life. They helped me coordinate my proposal to my better half with smiles and excitement. They made our night special. I will forever be grateful to them and this wonderful place. Now let's get to the food. OMG! ... Our dishes were nothing short of perfectly delicious. I have not had steak in a long time and this was a reminder of how good steak is when is cooked and seasoned perfectly. If you're in Luquillo, you must give this place a try. I will certainly be back here when we make our trip back to Puerto Rico and you should too! read more

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This Area where the restaurant is super cool with a bunch of kiosks to eat at and right off the beach so it has a great view. it's a really popular restaurant so there was a wait time my fried snapper was really tasty but the other fried things we got weren't my favorites. the service was decent but took a while to get our food. the ambience is cool but i wouldn't say this was the best of the best like i was informed read more

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I actually went here 5 years ago on another trip and so funny we ended up back here haha! I remember last time the food was absolutely BUSSIN and this round did NOT disappoint! We loved everything we ordered including the apps sampler, mofongo, and pineapple rice! read more

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Oscar our server was awesome. He guided us through the menu. Food was good. Some dishes a little under seasoned- surprising but still good overall. Nice open air spot. Mix of tourists and locals. read more

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Listen.. this was the longest wait of my life when it comes to a restaurant. I'm talking "questioning my life choices" long. We ended up getting our food to go because we genuinely didn't know if a server would ever appear. Needless to say, service was rough.. long wait to even order drinks, even longer to get them, and everything felt oddly spaced out. The appetizer platter was actually delicious, but by the time it arrived we were practically in a new fiscal year. Maybe sitting inside puts you on the Island Time+ plan? You'd think they'd want to upsell alcoholic drinks, but I guess not. The food I tried later was... fine. Not bad. I asked for rice and beans - got white rice with a cold bean salad situation. Not what I expected. A little pricey, but it is in a very touristy area, so that part tracks. Overall? Too much waiting, not enough wow. read more

La Parrilla - Beer, passion fruit mojito, frozen banana w/ rum, & 2x sea breeze drinks - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

There is a valid reason why it revives so many stars. The staff is awesome. So is the view of the beach. However, by far the best food on my entire trip. From starter to generous and sweet lobster to Mofungo. Even their coffee, I mean espresso is excellent ! read more

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We had an unforgettable night at La Parrilla! The service was amazing! Located at the end of the Luquillo Kiosk strip, La Parrilla is serving up some delicious fresh food. The fried cheese was paired with a sweet jam giving a nice balance. The fried snapper was cooked perfectly making it very easy to separate the bones. Super chill vibes right off the beach make this an easy choice for dinner. read more

La Parrilla - Red Snapper - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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This restaurant is awesome. We were visiting from NY staying at El Conquistador with our two kids and this was classic puerto rican food executed VERY well. They don't take reservations and the line to sit seems intimidating but it moves fast (the restaurant is deceivingly big). We ordered alcapurrias, empanadillas (beef & lobster), fried pork, fried snapper and alfredo pasta for the kid. Service is supper efficient but warm - we will 100% be back read more

La Parrilla - Fried red snapper - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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Warning: La Parrilla will ruin other restaurants for you. The terrace view is unfair. The Boricua Sampler is a love letter to Puerto Rican flavors. My wife's lobster made her forget I existed. The grouper made me forget everything else. And the service? Flawless -- like they actually enjoy taking care of you. Come hungry. Leave happy. Come back soon. That's the La Parrilla formula. read more

La Parrilla - Langosta a la parrilla - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Luquillo Beach and its kiosks are a piece of heaven. Who wouldn't want to go to the beach and then choose from ~60 varieties of food and drinks in a casual atmosphere while still enjoying the beach view? La Parrilla has grilled lobster stuffed with seafood, which is to die for. They charge by the weight, so you can choose the size you want. The lobster is grilled very well, and the stuffing is delicious on its own. I was especially impressed with the calamari in the stuffing that was remarkably soft. La Parrilla is one of the biggest kiosks; it is more like a restaurant actually. Most of the tables have an ocean view. Enjoying a scrumptious stuffed lobster in a casual place by the beach is one of the most delightful experiences in life. read more

This spot stood out along the lively strip of waterfront restaurants in Luquillo, Puerto Rico- perfect for grabbing some bites before heading back to our room. Picture a dirt parking lot just off the highway, leading into a big restaurant with a tin roof and loud, carefree energy. The vibe here is alive. Salsa pumps through the speakers and even without a dance floor, you'll find people making their own space to show off their Salsa moves. It's that kind of place that has no frills, just fun. [Let's talk piña coladas. I've had a string of them across the island, all ordered with alcohol... yet every single one tastes like a virgin. I've given up. Give me natural, tropical juice or water- or a glass of wine when the mood strikes. Puerto Rico might be the birthplace of the piña colada, but these folks LACK in the alcohol part big time]. Food wise, my husband was in heaven with his meat alcapurrias. I went for the Caribbean fried cheese and a fish empanada. While the empanada shell was crispy and fresh, the filling was almost nonexistent, which was a letdown considering the size of the shell. Still, between the upbeat servers, no-reservations-needed vibe and easygoing energy, this place offers a fun, come-as-you-are experience. It's not gourmet, but it's got a bit of heart. read more

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AC room was so cold, like it was almost freezing. Sampler was a hit or miss and so was the rest of the food. Mofongo was good though, the chicken was not dry and the food was flavored well read more

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Beautiful setting! Super great ambiance! Servers are amazingly sweet. We had really wonderful lobster. The only downside was their "melted butter" wasn't butter as we 8 are familiar with. Maybe it was ghee? Whatever it is/was it was unsalted. With all that said, we all wished we had melted salted real butter for our delicious lobsters. read more

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Service was so accommodating and professional. Oscar correctly recommended to share one large fresh lobster with an additional side. Perfect lunch amount for two hungry adults. read more

La Parrilla - Lobster with grouper and shrimp w/ Gouda cheese sauce. - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

We came on a weekday afternoon and just had drinks. The drinks were smooth and mixed well. The food looked good but the wait was 45 minutes so we skipped it. Lots of locals and tourists around also enjoying the beach. They have a sand wash off in the front of the building near a tree. There is inside and outdoor seating. Service was quick and efficient. read more

La Parrilla - Pina colada and mango colada - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Came here for the fresh lobster and it did not disappoint. The mofongo, however, was dry and underwhelming. The location is great, with several dining options nearby and close to the beach. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making for an enjoyable visit overall. read more

La Parrilla - Fresh lobster with mofongo. - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Ask for lunch menu when you come for lunch! Great food and service! We came for lunch after enjoying Loquillo's calm and quiet beach. My only recommendation is to make sure you ask for a lunch menu which is way less than the dinner menu. You will be given a dinner menu when you are seated unless you ask for a lunch menu which we did. We couldn't finish our lunch --I had carne guisada while my husband had fried grouper. Both meals came with side small salad and beans and rice. All were delicious! read more

La Parrilla - In front of La Padilla - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Sitting here bloated enough to run a tire ad over a major sporting event, with no regrets. The side salad was surprisingly delightful! Small, but with a bright and interesting dressing. My stuffed (with several sizeable shrimp) and fried snapper was fantastic, and I took a chance on their version of rice pilaf a a side dish. Really good! Sis was happy with her stuffed chicken, and Cuz thoroughly enjoyed her shrimp in butter sauce. We are too full to bar hop now, and that's fine, bc the mojitos went down easy and are trying to put me down, too. It's easy to tell that this place is one of the best in the area because it was absolutely full of patrons the entire time we were there. With good reason! read more

The best thing here was the mango iced tea. Memorable. The stuffed lobster was good. The yuca mofongo needed a bit more crunch. Overall good. The staff looks miserable- including the nonexistent greeter. Either the heat or the boss sucks. Go for the iced tea. read more

La Parrilla - Stuffed 1.5lbs - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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We made a last minute decision to stop here for lunch as we headed to the airport. 10/10 recommend! The place didn't look like much as we pulled up (plus it was rainy), but I had read the reviews and figured we gave it a try. Perhaps the best meal we had during our time in Puerto Rico (and we had a lot of good meals)! The seafood mofongo in the hollandaise sauce was incredible. I still think of this meal a month later! read more

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We stumbled upon this place by luck after a beach day! This place has valet parking for the restaurant. The place has extremely vibrant beachy vibes!! It's an outdoor seating place. The food was amazing and delicious!! We ordered shrimp mofongo, plantain chips , and vanilla flan! The flan was exceptional!! Service was decent and fast! Must visit if you are around Luquillo beach :) read more

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The food cooked to point and tasty. the place it's cute beach vibe and lights everywhere !! I had red snapper totally delicious!! Along with other side dishes. Service was good, fast read more

La Parrilla is located at the far end of a one-way strip of eateries, bars and a plethora of other shops. The majority of us couldn't turn down the lobster stuffed with seafood - it was pretty good, but no matter how hungry to think you are, do yourself a favor and order the smallest lobster they have. I think ours was a 1.5 pounder. There's A LOT of meat in there - remember, it's a mix of lobster, shrimp, octopus, etc. Another winner are their Alcapurria. Get them. They're delicious and made from scratch, in-house. Of course flying in from the cold up in NYC, down to the mid-80's in Puerto Rico... you see sand, water, feel the warmth and know it's a great time for a piña colada. So, I got one. It hit the spot and made the feel all that much better. A couple of things to keep in mind: - There is a customer parking lot next to the restaurant, however, there are not always spots. Note that that lot is at the far end of a one-way street, so if there are no spots, you'll have to go all the way around again. - La Parrilla is right on the beach. If you're going for dinner, do yourself a favor & time it so that you can catch sunset. Of course it's a stunner! read more

La Parrilla - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

A stand out at the famous "Kioskos de Luquillo", La Parrilla served everything I look for in a place to eat. Serving traditional Puerto Rican food sourced from the island! We didn't go in expecting to eat a live lobster but it was worth every penny. read more

La Parrilla - They let you pick the lobster and hold it! - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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Amazing food and drinks! Great prices. We went fur appetizers and WOW!!! Don't miss this place! They have their own parking too!

Cool spot in the kiosks. Very good and attentive service. Don't bother with the stuffing for the lobster. The grouper was dry and the shrimp might have come from a can. The cheese sauce was ok but not really what I want on my lobster. The lobster was very good. Grilled and tasty. Grilled chicken breast was good too. Would come back and would also try other restaurants. read more

Love the food here. They have parking on site and service was great. It's right next to the beach so you can enjoy the view while eating here. The flavor and quality of the dishes were better than other average restaurants at the beach. However, in general, i think the lobsters are not the greatest. I wish I had ordered crab in the plantain cups instead. Lobster dish had a particular seaweed scent which I don't like. Overall, I would still go there again if I visit Luquillo beach. read more

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Over all food was very mid. Great location and space. Service was wonderful. Chicken empanadas was good. But everything else lacked seasoning. Like basic salt and pepper. read more

La Parrilla - Mahi Mahi Fresca minus the cream. Seafood - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Really amazing place for lobster if you are in Rio Grande area of Puerto Rico and looking for live lobster to pick up with your own hands, weigh them and have them make it the way you like this is the place for you to come. We literally picked the lobster which was 4 pounds. They cut the lobster in front of us. They took the meat out and also added some seafood on top of it with fondue and grilled it baked it in front of us. It was amazing experience lobster was so fulfilling. It's nothing like having a fresh lobster out of the water right then and there we would come back to Puerto Rico just to experience this once again it's nothing like having fresh lobster. They have a great parking inside, so don't worry about that but the service is not very fast because this place is super busy and people are always running around but they do their best to make sure that you get what you want. The ambience inside is also OK I think you're going here to have like a good food. It's not the greatest place for you to find ambience but it's not bad. read more

La Parrilla - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

It was a nice experience. Staff were friendly. We had the lobster empanada, which was good. Pina colada with rum was very sweet. And the lobster by pound with shrimp, tilapia and cheese fondue was also good. read more

Google said open until 9:30 and I got here at 8:30 after a 45 minute drive. Owner rudely just said they were closed with no clear explanation (kitchen didn't want to stay open?). I'd avoid this place., especially since tourists have to drive a while to get here. read more

I came here with my mom after leaving another restaurant where we never got the food. I think we were meant to come here! We got take out since we wanted to eat in the car so we ordered two apps and a main, all the food came to us piping hot in about 10 min- all wrapped up individually Everything was delicious. Arepas, lobster pasteillos and the filete de mero with rice and beans. All of it was good and I would come back and explore the menu more read more

The service was great, everyone was very attentive and friendly. I got the piña rellena and it was the perfect amount of sweet but savory! The margs were tasty as well! read more

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