Whew! Sooooo good!…read more My husband ordered the ribeye and subbed out the mushroom risotto with cheese and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned! Easilyyyy the top five steaks I've ever had in LIFE and I'm a foodie. Kids ordered Alfredo and it didn't disappoint! We also ordered the lobster risotto and it was SOOO delicious and flavorful! Perfectly cooked! Our waitress was also very attentive and helpful with suggestions with the menu. If we're ever in town we are definitely coming back!

When you want an easy, reliable seafood lunch near the San Juan port, Cayo Caribe hits the mark…read more Our walking tour guide recommended this spot, and it ended up being one of the better casual lunches of the trip. It's located close to the cruise port area, making it an effortless stop if you're exploring Old San Juan. The vibe is straightforward and comfortable--think casual, sit-down seafood spot where you can relax, grab a drink, and not overthink the menu. It's not flashy or upscale, but that's part of the appeal. Just friendly service, cold drinks, and solid food. Service * Very friendly and welcoming * Easy walk-in experience * Relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere Food & Drinks * Standard beers and cocktails--perfect for a mid-day refresher * Seafood Fried Platter - especially the fried cod; crispy, flavorful, and well-executed * Tacos (Fried Shrimp & Fried Cod) - the standout; fresh, generous portions with crunchy slaw and spot-on sauce The tacos were the surprise hit--bright, crispy, and packed with flavor. Exactly what you want from a Puerto Rican seafood lunch. Verdict Cayo Caribe is a dependable, casual seafood stop near the port. Nothing overly complicated--just good service, fresh seafood, and a relaxed setting. A great lunch choice if you're in the area and craving fried seafood and tacos. Solid four stars.

I am a big fan of this place. The food is excellent, not over priced at all and the staff is…read morefriendly and attentive. I come here every time I'm in Puerto Rico. This time I made it a point to get a Airbnb next to this restaurant and so far I've been there three times in 4 days. I'll be baaack!

While having a delicious "Miami Vice" at the lobby bar inside the Marriott Resort, the cool…read morebartender told me to check out Cayo Caribe if I liked fresh fish. He said it was about a 10 minute walk and that I would not be disappointed.. Bet! The next day, while she was working, I took my little walk to Cayo Caribe and I'm sure glad that I did! It's a cool indoor/outdoor restaurant, with a nice sized bar and island decor. I ordered the Red Snapper and the server promptly came over with two for me to pick from before they cooked it to my liking. I chose grilled over fried. It took a little while for them to prepare it but it was well worth the wait. That snapper was freakin delicious!! So much so, I convinced her the next day to check out Cayo Caribe instead of Sushi. We started off with a couple drinks and calamari. She chose the grilled red snapper and I chose fried snapper this time. Honestly, mine was fried a bit too long, so I regreted not going with grilled again :( Cayo Caribe is must go for anyone that's visiting PR and loves fish. I thorougly enjoyed myself but definitely go for the grilled..lol!

Had lunch here went with about 25 people and the location was prepared. Food was amazing healthy…read moreportions and everyone raved about the quality of the food. The servers were on top of everything they did a great job!

After I landed in Puerto Rico it was pouring, so I didn't had a chance for days to go outside to…read moreenjoy anything. I landed in the afternoon & by the time I reached my hotel I can't wait to try some authentic food ! So from the hotel they recommended this restaurant. It wasn't that far, most probably could have walked but it was pouring outside lol..! I was very excited to try the Mofongo everyone told me to try while being in Puerto Rico. Obviously meat isn't halal so I have tried the shrimp one. I gotta say I didn't like it at all, highly disappointed! It was kinda sad & made me scared for rest of my trip to try Mofongo different place. The thing is everyone will not like everything they will ever try, just because I didn't like this dish doesn't mean I will not like anything else. I did like the dessert called Tres Le Che, yum! The price is on the higher side, so it made me little skeptic about rest of my trip. But I was on my first solo trip & simply thing like this will not scared me off ___ Customer service is great, place is big enough, decor is nice. Restroom was good. I stayed here for a while just to see if the rain stops so I can go somewhere near by to enjoy! They volunteered to take some pictures lol, and you know me it made me extra happy lol

I may be a bit harsh in this review, because I had been referred to this restaurant by friends and…read morefamily alike, and the experience was subpar. Great location in the San Patricio area. Parking can be a bit tedious but I lucked out with one right in front of it. Ambiance is nice and warm. Seems that there's some trend with some of these newer restaurants to make some sort of more private area for groups bigger than 8, as I saw at least one room that was separated by a glass door, assuming to drown out the noise. Appetizers came out quick. Had the sorullitos and the fried cheese. Sorullitos were okay - I've had much nicer ones. The guava sauce for the queso frito was very good. I will admit that the portion size was great. Main dishes were not spectacular. The stuffed mero with shrimp probably was the best tasting and presented. The kids liked their churrasco but their mofongo, just like my bifongo, was just dry. Very dry and tough in terms of texture. We had to order some garlic sauce so the kids would be able to eat theirs and there was an upcharge for that but it was either that or them not eating. My dish was not appetizing in terms of presentation - just looks like things were thrown around, and the taste was a bit bland. I had some arroz mamposteado as well which was better, but nowhere near expectations. Pretty place with upscale pricing serving subpar food. Would try again one more time to see if it was a one-off, but not holding my breath.

Sábado 17 de diciembre de 2022 almuerzo claro!!! Día de muchas gestiones y no puede faltar el…read morealmuerzo. Así que paramos aquí. Buen servicio y buena comida. Ambiente elegante

We came in about two hours before closing and were welcomed with great service and an even better…read moremeal. I started with the empanada de pollo, and wow, they did not skimp on the filling! It was absolutely packed with tender, flavorful chicken. Definitely a solid start. For my entrée, I had the Mero en salsa de coco, and it was divine. The sauce reminded me of a Thai-style coconut curry, with peppers and onions that added a little sweet heat. The fish was tender and melt-in-your-mouth soft. Pure comfort and flavor in every bite. On the side, I went with the arroz y habichuelas. It was solid, though I do wish the beans had a touch more salt or adobo to really bring out the flavors. Still enjoyable, just could've used a little extra seasoning to match the boldness of the main dish. Overall, a beautiful dining experience with rich, comforting flavors and generous portions.

Our dinner was excellent at Cayo Caribe! We had a party of 5 visiting the Dorado area. We were…read morequickly sat. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was very attentive. She mention that her English was limited, but she did a phenomenal job and was very patient with us. My mom had the avocado stuffed with vegetables in a garlic sauce and loved it! If you're looking for a vegetarian dish definitely give it a try! My brother got the NY stripe with rice and beans. It was a nice thick piece of steak cooked perfectly medium. I had the churrasco and risotto, so good! The seasoning was perfect, it was full of flavor and tender. The risotto was delicious, but rich - I'd recommend it! The portion of risotto was crazy big. My husband got the chicken alfredo, which I thought was an odd choice, but he said it was very good! Overall everyone loved their meal. I'd highly recommend it!

I was on vacation and I came to the Outlets at Montehiedra with my family…read more There's a lot of great new additions to this area. While here, we decided to check out Cayo Caribe today and this is my Tell-All-Story. Cayo Caribe is a Mexican-based restaurant-chain that is popular in Puerto Rico. Some stateside mainlanders will know them as a "mariscos", which means that they focus most of their menu dishes on seafood or "surf & turf" with proteins primarily sourced from the ocean & some beef. At first glance, Cayo Caribe comes across as a brand-new establishment, that has just opened and is working on the kinks, but they've been around for years. Let me share my experience and explain. Upon entering, our waitress was kind & helpful. She greeted us and found us group seating pretty quickly. This was one of the pluses for the night. There was plenty of bar-seating, a few high-tables and smaller tables that worked best for couples. From my experience, even with booth-seating, our table was too crammed for the 4 of us; we were fighting for table-space and had to quickly clear our plating after each meal course in order to make room... not fun. I recommend that if you plan on coming here with a group, call in advance and have them combine tables to make space. Now for their service. My biggest gripe with my experience was the lack of communication in the service department, which led to a major inconvenience. After we got seated by the host, we were given menus and that was that. We sat down conversing & looking over their menu for about 20 minutes. In this time, I went to use the bathroom (which was very clean & well-kept) and returned to the table. I then waited around and nobody asked us if we even wanted water; not acceptable at all. The only saving grace is that their menu was filled with so many delicious options, we were occupied choosing what we wanted. I, literally, had to get up and walk back to the host and tell her "we are ready to order our food whenever you'd like to have us" - this is my nice way of saying "we haven't been helped yet, fix this". She apologized and got us a server. Jorgé, our server, was the highlight of our night. He was friendly, fast, knowledgeable and diligent. He 'rescued' me from having the worse dining experience of 2024. I ordered the mariscos sample platter for $19 and it was a great call. With a good portion size, we got a taste of their guava dipping sauce (another shining beacon of happiness) and we enjoyed it all. I ordered a carne paella and it was immaculate! I will have to note that the chunks of beef were huge, but one was really fatty with gristle. My mother also enjoyed her vegetable mofongo plate and empanadilla de bacalao (saltfish). Their coco arepas appetizer were amazing! These fluffy buns of heaven were perfect and combining them with the guava dipping sauce is highly recommended! Also, order a side of their sweet plantains, they complement most meals nicely. My uncle had the Mero en Salsa de Coco. This grouper fish plate was prepared tastefully and the sauce was also delicious. Unfortunately, my cousins fish plate, the dorado in capers sauce, didn't meet expectations; Primarily, because the fish was overcooked & tough. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here, but it almost never happened due to a lack of service. After reading some other reviews, I see this is an issue that plagues this business. I hope that can get a hold of this through training and better serve their customers.

My sister highly recommended this place. The staff were very friendly. We ordered cheese balls,…read morewings, the sampler and the tacos. We have a few drink. The food tastes great, but the wings were a little bit salty. The tacos were on point! For a restaurant that sits in a Mall, this place was amazing. This place was very relaxing.

Came here for the Pina Coladas, stayed for literally everything else! PR had me in a Sangria &…read moreMofongo Chokehold! It literally doesn't get better than that! This spot was in walking distance from our bnb in San Juan - 10/10, it was cute and lively. It kinda gave sports bar vibes but we enjoyed it! The service was amazing! Like everywhere else in PR. The food, easy- delicious! Drinks, amazing, food amazinger?! Lol we had a time here and enjoyed every second! Great place to stop for some PR staples and a fun atmosphere!

We had dinner tonight at Raices in Old San Juan because several people recommended it…read more Unfortunately, I can't recommend it based on our experience. The inside of the restaurant is absolutely adorable, and the servers are dressed in traditional-style Puerto Rican attire, which adds to the atmosphere and charm. Our server was wonderful--very friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely pleasant throughout the meal. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the experience. I ordered the red snapper, which was quite dry, and the garlic sauce lacked flavor. I also informed the server that I do not like cilantro, but my beans arrived with cilantro in them. They were graciously replaced with plantains, which I appreciated. While the service and ambiance were excellent, the food simply did not meet my expectations. Because of that, I would not return or recommend this restaurant.

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.

When planning my first trip to PR I scoured tiktok for food recommendations! And this place was…read moreremarkably noted as Bad Bunny's favorite restaurant, and I understand why! The service was immediate & so welcoming! The restaurant had a very homey feel, like you know someone's family recipes are being used. The food was 10/10, hands down, everything was absolutely delicious! The sangria - to die for! Loved every bit of it! Def a staple if you plan on making the trip!!!

Food is good, service could have been much better!!…read more We got in line and we were seated within 10 minutes of arriving Initially our server was very attentive, took time to explain the menu however after we got our food it took us over 45 min to pay even after asking 2 times. Decor is nice, food is good. Drinks could have been a bit better prices are reasonable

The ambience is kind of neat when you first walk in with a bright colorful wall of straw hats in…read morethe lobby waiting area, a selfie station with a giant bear, and live music performances. Other than that the food and service are very average and prices are on the higher side. The mahi mahi appetizer bites were super dry, so I definitely wouldn't recommend them and steaks had quite a bit of fat.

We are from NY and came to visit my mother in law who lives in Dorado PR. I saw this restaurant on…read moreInstagram and told her I wanted to try it. The restaurant is very trendy. They have both indoor and outdoor dining. The waitress that we had was super friendly and patient. She answered all of our menu related questions. The food had delicious flavor and was seasoned nicely. All of us really enjoyed our meals so much so that we have already told other friends and relatives about it. We will definitely be back next time we visit PR.