Spent over an hour and a half here without food. Put in an order with one waiter, bounced to another, then a third. When we told them our bus was leaving, we immediately got our food in to go boxes. $150 meal inedible. Seems to have an issue with tourists, not sure what happened here. read more

This is going to be a long review because I want to do my best to justify my review and give due credit to the food. 4 stars for the food- we got the jalapeño poppers, another appetiser and the red snapper. I was excited for the lobster but unfortunately they ran out of it. The food was pretty good!!! I loved the red snapper - it was perfectly cooked, the bread crumbed outside was delicious and the meat was moist. It went will with sides. Both the appetisers were superb and definitely a must have! The drinks were average - but we got two Margaritas on the house, which were decent so I'm not complaining much. 2-3 stars for service - I went on a Tuesday night, nevertheless it was crowded. Our server appeared to be in an extreme hurry. I'm not sure who to blame - the server or the administration, but I was quite disappointed. I do not like to be hurried while exploring the menu or asking for recommendations- but that was the case. Almost half an hour after our appetisers, the server comes to the table to tell me that he forgot our order for the entree because he didn't write it down. I was starving, and had to wait another 20 minutes for my food to arrive. I had ordered dessert as a surprise for my friends birthday, but due to the lateness and other commitments, we had no time to eat it or get it. I was upset because it was supposed to be a birthday dinner, and the server showed no remorse. Overall, food was great, but don't expect any great service. Hopefully, this was a one bad day and not a set sta read more

Happened to see alot of people in the restaurant on the strip leaving Luquillo beach. Flipped a U turn. 20 min wait, on a Saturday evening at 6pm,but well worth it. Pick your size lobster and get that . Comes absolutely stuffed with seafood. My wife got that and I shared the 3lb lobster. I also got the filet mignon suggested by the waiter over the stuffed pork chop. He was so right. Not cheap but it melted in your mouth. They knew exactly how to do med rare. And they have a bbq sauce it's in that is fantastic. Overall A+ experience and an anniversary dinner we won't soon forget! read more

Service was great and location (with parking!) Super convenient but compared to other kiosks nearby, was overpriced. Portions were large and we took a lot home for future meals/snacks. Overall, very convenient, great food, great service but just overpriced compared to others. Had heard recommendations from locals for kiosks #20 and 22 just a bit further down. read more

The food is delicious but pricey. You get to eat with a beautiful ocean view and that was a plus. This place was recommended by my sister who was here a week earlier. Totally worth it for a romantic date read more

Checked this place on our vacation. Place is always busy and good to come in early hours before closing as the wait gets really long. Depending on how busy it is, you might not even get seated or even order food to go. But as we finally got seated, we were starving. Service was good considering how busy it was. It took a minute to get things from our waiter but I get it, he was non-stop busy. Food was good, red fish was delicious. I love amarillas or sweet plantains. Tostones and lobster empanadas we're good too. Family got other dishes they enjoyed as well. Definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

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

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Came here for a dinner with a group of friends, wings were good, the lobster stuffed plantains, and fried jalapeños were good. The wait was pretty long and Several of the dishes were unavailable or sold out. We also ordered the pork medallions, they were not cooked properly, and the bacon was undone. The server was nice but i believe he was overworked due to his inability to return to the table in a timely fashion and deliver our order in its entirety. Once we informed him of our displeasure with some of the items, we didn't see him for a while, and when he returned we were charged for items that were never delivered. Overall, I would return but most definitely when they first open. read more

The service here was amazing. Sadly I cannot remember our server name but he was awesome! Very informative and patient because we had no idea what we wanted. They even let you pick your own lobster from the tank. The staff was a 11/10 from the beautiful hostess to the friendly staff. Definitely enjoyed ourselves and I would return! read more

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I even don't want to give the star. We went for the dinner and wait for a hour, after we order the food and we wait a hour and half again. It's 10pm at that time and still not get the food. When the food come it's cold not hot. Pina colada is not that good. The rice is so salty and fried fish is cold... My friend ask for manager come out and see the waiter coming, not manager. That waiter even told us don't need to give the tips in silly attitude...... I can't understand why this restaurant has such a high review. This is my first time giving the bad reviews, I hope ppl read my reviews before go to this place, good luck. read more

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Cocktails are reasonably priced and the food is tasty. Service is ok, but make sure to double check your bill. read more

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

Quite expensive and you can get better for the price. All of the fish dishes were very good and the mofongo as well.

Located in the famous Luquillo kiosks in Puerto Rico. Try the Sample Boricua for a little taste of all of their yummy appetizers. Amazing fresh seafood mofongo with creamy garlic sauce. Even my son's "kids" meal steak was cooked to perfection! Lovely atmosphere right on the beach. Beware of parking! Parking at the kiosks is nearly impossible. That's the only downside! A definite must-try when you are in Luquillo. read more

I came here for the whole lobster but they didn't have any. Overall the food was awesome but the wait time lowered my rating. If you want some Caribbean lobster there are other restaurants along the strip in Luquillo. I was told that the fisherman come when they can so that's why they didn't have any fresh whole lobsters. read more

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Solid lunch spot for fresh seafood and Puerto Rican staples. We got the sampler appetizer, which was just ok- lots of fried foods that were rather bland. I had the shrimp mofongo, which had a good amount of shrimp and lots of sauce. My friends got the lobster, the paella, and the steak mofongo. Our food was SUPER salty, but everything was fresh and hot. Service was on the slow side, but they were pretty busy. We ate indoors, but they had some outdoor dining options as well. Wouldn't mind going back again, but I'd probably try something different. read more

La Parrilla - Mofongo de platano maduros con camarones en salsa de queso holandes (shrimp mofongo with sweet plantains in a cheese fondue sauce). - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Wow!! A must! The food was incredible, just the Puerto Rican food I was craving. Mofungo with jumbo shrimp, the sweet and savory combo was divine. My husband had filet de mero, the grouper had delicious savory flavors and melted in your mouth. We started with the tostones de jueyes, the plantains were light and held the crab perfectly. The staff are super friendly and the place is clean. The view is amazing and most seating is outside. read more

La Parrilla - Mofungo de platano maduras con camarones en salsa de queso holandes - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had of all time. We waited 2 hours , had awful service, and the food and drinks were awful. I don't think I've ever sent back food before, but one of our four means was inedible (the fried red snapper). The staff was rude and couldn't be bothered. We were starving, so I'm sure the food was even worse than I thought. There's great food nearby, so really don't bother! read more

As a local, I couldn't recommend this place more! A great place to try Puerto Rican food in the area if you are looking for more of a sit down location. The food is always excellent, the drinks are always delicious, and the environment is always great. The lines at night can get a bit long as they don't take reservations so be prepared to potentially have to wait a few but trust me when I say it will be worth it! read more

My husband and I had a really nice dinner here! We sat in the outside area and had a beautiful view of the water. The food was delicious - we shared the paella (which was big enough for two people). We also ordered some local Medalla beer, which was ice cold and incredibly refreshing. The vibe here is awesome with the lighting and music. read more

La Parrilla - Medalla beer & paella - Latin American Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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It was busy and we weren't sure who our server was, so it got confusing to figure out who to ask for another mojito or water. So I got the attention of Israel who happily got me a mojito and a couple waters. This must be our server and the guy who took our meal order was just trying to help on a busy night. Our order was taken and we were told there was no whole lobster available so we opted for two tails. One grilled and one in a garlic cream sauce. Also ordered some cheese balls and lobster croquets. Both forgettable. My grilled lobster was delicious. The other was like a lobster Alfredo. Both very filling but the grilled version was more appetizing. No room for dessert and none offered. Bummer no whole lobster, hence 4 stars. Probably won't return as nothing was that amazing. read more

Would love to give 0 stars. Horrible service, They told us it will take 45 mins. We went and checked after 40 mins and she told us that our name wasn't on the list 40 . I insisted that she show us the list and we were there and she had placed a few people ( same party size ) whose name was on the list after us. Compete waste of time. They have a bar at the waiting area and I guess they just want people to spend money and time there ! read more

The view here is lovely! IF you sit outside, you can see the beautiful beach. I had the seafood mofungo- HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

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

Appearance of the restaurant is nice! Looks newly renovated. Ordered the seafood mofongo and I really enjoyed it! Definitely worth checking it out if you are in loquillo! read more

We came to La Parilla for a weekend dinner while visiting Luquillo. While La Parrilla is part of the kiosks I would say it's definitely nicer and priced accordingly. We were seated in the back and during the day the view of the ocean must be beautiful. We ordered two alcapurria and two beef empanadas. I was surprised that the alcapurrias was not very good. The empanada was okay. My husband and I each got the ribeye. He got the vegetable rice and I tried arroz arabe. My rice was great with angel hair. I recommend it. The steak was definitely a ribeye and portions were huge. We probably could've gotten away with splitting one. The cut of meat wasn't the best but still tasty. One thing to note is the restaurant closes earlier than we're used to at home on a weekend. Be mindful of that if you like late dinners. All in all, not bad but I don't think it's all that great. Maybe if you love seafood you'd be happier as those options looked great. read more

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As with most other destinations, if you want to experience real local cuisine, you should sample the native street food. In Puerto Rico, they serve their basic quick meals from various roadside stands and trucks. I hear that many offer delicious treats, but the Kiosks in Luquillo provide the largest variety by far. These 50 huts are strung together on the side of the main highway just outside of the El Yunque rainforest. I had driven passed the stands many times, but my friends were always weary with safety concerns about the sparse parking lot. My attempts to persuade them otherwise were fruitless. However, I recently saw Anthony Bourdain visit these kiosks on his PR program. So, this time around, I convinced a different companion to head to the local spot. I steered the car into the parking lot, and we cruised from one end of the strip to the other, scoping out our options and trying to determine where to visit. My friend grew quiet and mumbled her uneasiness among the male-dominated restaurants, but I persisted and refused to give up my dream of trying kiosk cuisine. We parked the car and walked amongst the few stands that were actually open for business. Many of the cafes were showcasing fried foods that lay illuminated by heating lamps within glass display cases. We lingered at one stall, which had initially looked great. We ordered a fried plantain patty stuffed with beef, but, as we waited for it to be reheated, we noticed several bugs crawling within the case. It was disgusting. We took our "treat" to go and threw it in the trash. Saddened and hungry, we needed another option. I spotted La Parrilla, the most upscale and "Americanized" (according to my friend) booth in the row. We had low hopes for this place, assuming it was the most touristy, and would, therefore, be the least satisfying. Boy, were we wrong! We grabbed two stools at the bar and perused the menu. A friendly bartender served up some refreshing sodas, though alcohol was also available if we had so desired. We decided to order the Octopus Salad platter, which came with a side of our choice. The amiable waiter told us that he would be happy to turn the salad into a "Mixta" with various other fish. This sounded fantastic, and we paired it with some fried green plaintains. While waiting for our meal, we chatted with the friendly staff and observed the other few diners, who were relaxing on the fanned patio overlooking the beach. It was a peaceful few moments to say the least. For an amusing side note, I would like to mention that the bartender offered his assistance with a half-priced kayaking trip to the bioluminous bay. We giggled, albeit a bit nervously, but said that we would stick to the full-priced excursion for which our friend had already purchased tickets. A private tour with the bartender and waiter? Thanks, but no thanks... Our seafood salad arrived and contained huge mussels, amazing shrimp, tender calamari and octopus, and moist conch. The blended concoction was unbelievably fresh. Its lime juice seasoning and light marinade made it a cool and refreshing dish. The fried green plantains were crisp and flavorful, though benefited from a sprinkling of salt. A dip in the native MayoKetchup condiment also enhanced the taste. La Parrilla is a true diamond in the rough that is worth the risk of the seedy parking lot. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is classy and laidback. read more

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Cute and delicious! I had a huge piece of grouper in this delicious cilantro butter and my husband had paella. Loved every bite. Also great service. read more

Awesome food. Service was good. I would recommend the mofungo. It is a little pricey, but the view is awesome. read more

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

The staff was extremely rude to us. It began with the hostess who snapped at one of us. Then she snapped at us when we approached the inside bar. The wait at the bar for our drinks was 45 minutes. We gave up and just ordered a bottle of wine. After 15 minutes of waiting for appetizers we were told they were out of one of them. When we spoke to the manager to express our concerns, he did not care we were having a bad experience. We left without waiting for the main course. Absolutely horrible customer service!!! The food was average, nothing special. read more

The staff was accommodating. The food was delicious. Great location. Plenty of parking

The atmosphere down by the beach was great. We ordered the mahi-mahi. It came out a little overdone. We would definitely go back for the ambience, but would try something different next time. read more

This was my first meal in PR and I'm very impressed, everything was delicious, I highly recommend this place you won't disappointed read more

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I really enjoyed my mofongo. I have never had it before, and it was really good. Shrimps were huge, and there were plenty on my plate. Only complain was price, but the food was amazing and service was good. Cant complain! read more

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

A lot of people recommend this place to us and it didn't disappoint. We had a few apps and 3 out of the 5 of us had lobster. The lobster with heavy cream was outstanding and a must for any seafood lover. The 24 oz ribeye was really good too but I a seafood lover and it hit all my expectations plus some. read more

Great food, great vibe and super accommodating to our big party of 14. I would highly recommend this place.

Grouper stuffer shrimp ... amazing. Beautiful scenery. Expect a wait but worth it. Be sure to ask to hold a giant lobster for a photo.

This restaurant on Liquido Beach was the cleanest locations on one of the most garbage ridden beaches on the entire island. The food was incredible and delicious, the staff kept everything clean and wore masks. We had lobster pastilles and stuffed Mofongos of Yuca and Seafood. I am so happy we dined there. read more

Several tables around us who came after us got their drinks and food way before us. It was weird. We ordered normal items from the menu, but were treated like pariahs. The food was good, but it took us three hours to eat there because of how slow they were and how they gave everyone else preference over us. We almost left because we thought we would never get our food, read more

Words can't describe my experience here. Our driver recommended this place when he picked us up at the airport & I see why. The owner Ricardo was the best--humble, sweet, and took care of us the whole night. But let's start with the food: my dad had the snapper and it was delicious, ate the whole fish until there was nothing but bone left. He also had their bread fruit and as a Jamaican man, he is very picky about his bread fruit and he loved it! I had the lobster tail in this garlic cream sauce and it was delicious. The rice and beans were an excellent side. My mom had the same and for dessert she had the flan. THE FLAN WAS AWESOME. It literally melts in your mouth. But back to Ricardo--you can tell this place is his whole heart. We appreciated the personal service and it made us feel like we were one of the locals. I can't recommend this place enough. I would come back to Puerto Rico just to eat here again. Plus--you can't beat the ocean view! Thank you Ricardo for the best night. read more

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

My favorite part of my vacation was my dining experience at this restaurant. The drinks were amazing. Great atmosphere and great service.

Great place to enjoy fresh fish in a gorgeous environment ocean front... Luis took great care of us and the Mofongo with vegetables was great for me (vegan). Thanks people! read more

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

The sopa de mariscada was so so good! It literally gave me life again! It was so flavorful and rich in nutrients I had to go back a second time! Really good food and a good environment with music right by the beach. read more

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