Do yourself a favor and stop at Bocaita if you're in Puerto Rico. I had the ceviche and it was my…read morefirst time having a sweet ceviche with mango and honestly it was incredible. Easily better than any ceviche I've had in the DC area. The Alfredo pasta was also very good, super flavorful, but I'd recommend asking for it on a plate instead of a bowl. It comes with a lot of sauce and butter so the bowl makes it a bit much. Overall great food and definitely worth the stop. The ambiance is also very nice looking.

We went yesterday and everything was amazing! The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and…read morethe dessert was excellent. The service was outstanding. I highly recommend this place! Ayer comimos aquí, todo estuvo muy rico, la atención también fue bien Chevere. El bacalaito con pulpoooooo del más allá. Recomendado

This place was great. We sat outside. Nice ambiance. Great waitstaff. The food was delicious. Very…read morelow-key

Fantastic! The service is friendly and quick and the food is amazing…read more Churrasco is tender and delicious

Delicious traditional lechón asado with arroz con gandules and coditos. I also tried the pasteles…read more Everything was delicious! We also tried the flan. This is a drive-thru style food truck, and you can call ahead. Must try if you're in the Vega Baja area.

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.

Omggg this place is so good. Our Puerto Rican guide took us here to eat and the food is super…read moreauthentic casual puerto rican food and so delicious. Service is fast and it's a nice family owned place. If you wanna skip the tourist crap and try real food come here!!

Food was very good. The pork belly ( lechón con cuerito) melted in your mouth literally. And the…read moreskin was hard and crunchy like it's supposed to be. The seasoning on the meat was exact. True Puerto Rican cooking. I ordered some rice and pigeon peas (gandules) with the pork belly, some alcapurrias ( fried plantain fritters stuffed with meat) and a side order of carne frita ( fried cube sliced pieces of pork) with a malta ( non alcoholic Puerto Rican drink made with barley and sugar). Amazing!! The service was fast and staff was very friendly. The place came highly recommended on numerous social media platforms and didn't disappoint. The music in the background was perfect as it added to the overall ambiance. Great local authentic spot that not only caters to locals but welcomes tourists. They have a bar also. Right on the side of the main road right off the highway. Everyone seemed to be having a good time eating, chilling and living the good life. A definite must stop if you are visiting Puerto Rico or just looking for a good authentic Puerto Rican place to eat. Well worth the hype!!

Excellent place to try authentic food when in the island! Food is made to order and everything was…read morefresh! Not sure what the soup of the day had but it was my favorite dish . The beans were SO FLAVORFUL and the bifongo was very moist and so was the chicken fried chicken. Service was slow but the waitress was very friendly and the food was DELICIOUS.

Nice place. Walk UP a couple of ramps (get it?), and sit outdoors or inside. Service was on point,…read moreand the food was good. A menu with lots to choose from. Plus a nice drink menu. Big parking lot out back, with a guard.

Great food and style "El sitio está bien nítido, con un ambiente rústico que de verdad se siente…read moreacogedor. Me pedí el bistec y estaba a otro nivel: bien sazonao' y blandito. El servicio también estuvo súper bien, gente humilde y atenta. Un spot excelente para comer tranquilo y salir contento. ¡Vuelvo pronto!" Great food and style

Nice restaurant not great. Neighborhood not so much. Run down and sketchy. Hardly No parking…read more Food came out somewhat on time and it was tasty. However, my "pork chop con con" were extremely dry. Rice and salad were super small portions. It wasn't the best experience. One and done here, Honestly.

El Jibarito is absolutely worth the visit if you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican food. We had…read morethe lechón con salsa de plátano, and it was absolutely delicious--full of flavor and cooked perfectly! We were a large group, so there was about a 30-minute wait for a table, but that's part of the fonda-style experience. Tables turn over as people finish their meals, and while you're waiting, you can relax with an ice-cold Medalla, which makes the time go by quickly. A special thank you to the staff for the excellent service and warm hospitality. The food, the atmosphere, and the friendly staff made this one of our favorite dining experiences in Old San Juan. We will definitely be back!

We came to El Jibarito for dinner after it was recommended by Yelp as it had a 4-star rating. We…read moredid have a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. The restaurant is absolutely adorable inside and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Once we were seated, the service was quick and attentive. There were four of us in our party, and we started with the pizza turnovers. They were delicious, although I do wish they had a little more filling. I ordered the tamale. While it wasn't quite to my personal taste, I could tell it was well made and I'm sure others who enjoy that style of tamale would love it. My husband had the baked chicken and really liked it. My friend ordered the salmon and said it was moist and very flavorful, and her husband had the garlic chicken, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, everyone in our group was happy with their meals. Between the cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food, I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're visiting Old San Juan.

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.

Fish tacos were not what I was used to, but the fish was perfectly cooked and they were so good!…read more The skirt steak with chimichurri was fantastic! We did not have high hopes for the risotto being in Puerto Rico, but holy moley it was delicious. Our waiters were awesome. Our favorite place we have eaten in Puerto Rico. Mojitos were awesome!