Wonderful local eats! We found Luquillo Kiosks on the last day of our quick jaunt to Puerto Rico, but better late than never. Kiosk #55 was my absolutely favorite - a magical meal of pig stomach stew, canoas (beef & cheese stuffed plantains), shrimp empanadas and mofongo. ALL for $7. Barebones, no frills atmosphere, and some of the best food I've had. 5 stars for THAT and that alone. However - despite our tantalizing meal at #55, the entire row of kiosks was an overall disappointment. More than half of them were closed (I'm guessing they're all open on the weekends?) and the entire row of storefronts was absolutely teeming with trash. Garbage EVERYWHERE, on the sidewalk, spilling onto the adjoining lot, and all over the beach. One of the vendors chalked this up to a particularly rowdy Labor Day celebration, but to say that hundreds of empty liquor bottles, carelessly discarded (and rotting) food leftovers & plastic wrappers/containers is disgusting is an understatement. Hopefully we can just chalk it up to holiday merriment & a delayed cleanup. Regardless, the food does NOT disappoint. Fantastic, authentic local fare. read more

We walked the length of the kiosks before choosing a restaurant which is hard to do with so many good choices. All the kiosks serve typical Puerto Rican food. The food and service were excellent. It was my daughter's birthday and the entire family was celebrating. We had the sampler plus a calamari appetizer and a grouper appetizer. That filled the hunger pangs. We were able to taste aa variety of foods. None was left. To finish we had two 2.8 lb lobsters to split between five adults and two children. The staff helped the children hold the lobsters by the feelers for prized pictures to show there friends when they return home. Minnesota does not have lobsters of this size even when imported. I recommend the kiosks as a must do for any visitor to San Juan to the East innPuerto Rico. read more

There are a couple kiosk areas around the northeast part of the island and this is probably the best or at least has the most kiosks or small restaurants. There is so much variety of types of restaurants and foods and they are all in one long line just off of the beach. There's quite a bit of parking but it gets full fast. I tried ceviche which was really fresh and tasty. read more

Luquillo Kiosks - Seafood Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Service was horrible. I ordered fried fish and got fried chicken. The chicken was okay. The waitress messed up 3 out of 6 drinks and the entire service was extremely slow even though the restaurant was not even half full during lunch. read more

The Luquillo Kiosks are a godsend for those staying at the Rio Mar. Only a ten minute drive away, this is your source for cheap food away from the resort. There is a large number of Kiosks (I'd say 40 or so), right off PR-3. They don't look like much, but don't be offput by the shack-like structures. There is usually plenty of parking along the street, unless it's a busy night. The bathrooms are also surprisingly clean. The food is mostly a variety of empanada-like fried items that people get to go, but there are also some sit-down restaurants that have regular food as well (see other reviews for details about those restaurants). The drinks are generally good, and most of the Kiosks also have Coco Frio. Most places accept credit cards. read more

Are you a fried foods fan? If you are, hell yeah run here!! One of the greatest food treasures in Puerto Rico is in its food kiosks all over the island. If you haven't noticed most of PR snack foods are fried and I love them. I like to try a lot of things when I'm here. Anything with seasoned meat in a dough pocket and fried, I'm in heaven, like an empanada. I fill up very easily so I am judicious. Also, unless it's super fresh or cooked, be mindful about eating seafood here. The beach has very good choices and restaurants. The time to come is around lunch time over the weekend when there are lots of locals. I scan the entire area first, then I go back to what looks good and where locals are queueing up. During lunch, food is always fresh and ready made. Visiting Luquillo Kioskos off hours is not a good move since you dont know how long the food's been sitting there. If you are weary for whatever reason, go to a restaurant on the beach--- as food is made to order there. Tip: Some vendors can pull your leg with the money thing so be alert. If ya got good haggling genes, you want to find out first what kiosks charge and then go back and get what you want. Before going to Luquillo ask someone at the hotel for recs on the beach instead of randomly showing up. If you pay attention and have fun, you'll be a regular here! Visits: 5 read more

Kioskooooo feverrrrrrrr! Our first and unfortunately only stop to the Luquillo Kiosks was for dinner our first night in PR. It was only a 10 mins drive from our resort, so we did not have to go out of our way to get there, but I gladly would have! Initially, the place looks a little sketch but a lot of tourists frequent it - so its all gravy! The first few stalls coming from the back up just held an array of fried foods. We were looking for something more substantial so we kept on going. We hit: #48: Gringo's - CARLOS, WE HEART YOU! Carlos (who is only 19) was our best buddy. Pouring us shot after shot of free drinks, and making us the infamous and deadly Willy Wonka! He was so fun to talk to (as were all the other employees) and I'm sure we entertained him as well ;) He pointed us to... #28: Ceviche Hut. NOM! Not the authentic PR food we were looking for (go to the dingy random food trucks for that), but definitely delicious food that hit the spot. We wanted to go back and try a few more but time did not permit us to do so. The kioskos are a fun way to try a variety of dishes in one area. Beware though that the prices seem to be catered towards tourists, so a dish can run you $20! read more

I died and went to heaven when I showed up to the kiosks. Any kind of food you want, it's here. We had bacalitos (fried codfish), Canoas (sweet plantains stuffed with beef), chicken empanadas, grilled chicken, arroz con gandules (pigeon peas), and some really stiff drinks with wacky names. Work up a hunger playing in the waves and then gorge yourself on these local eats! read more

If you are in town and want a wide variety of places to eat, come here. There are literally tons of restaurants, bars, and gift shops all in one place. The prices are great too! Try Konga (Kiosk #31)... The most expensive thing on the menu is only $15.95 (Whole Red Snapper Meal). I ordered Chicken Mofongo, Conch Arepas, and Sopa de platano con pollo, and 2 passion fruit mojitos. Very hungry LOL. The price for all of that was only $27! The food was also delicious! read more

Great place to go for food! There are many restaurants with various selections. You're bound to find one you love!

Meh.... So maybe we went during the wrong time or wrong day but I wasn't impressed. Yeah there's a bunch of restaurants but for the most part they seem to serve the same overpriced premade fried food.. We decided to try the peruvian restaurant since it had the most people in there.. Mussels, Ceviche and a 1lb snapper... It was unsatisfying - we couldn't even finish it was so bad. One of the guy on the strip told me it used to better when there were people on the street selling out of their carts but since the police cracked down it is no longer allowed. My sentiments, tourist trap, stay away.. But that's just me. read more

I loved this place! The kiosks had just the atmosphere I was looking for. I recommend going up to the 40s, 50s numbers as the prices get cheaper. I ate at Kiosk #24, Casa Del Mar and it was delicious for a fair price. I had their fried cheese with guava sauce, the ceviche, the arepa filled with shrimp, fried whole fish, and octopus. I honestly can say that all the dishes I tried at this place were delicious. I ate there with my boyfriend and brother, the check came out to approx. $85 for the 3 of us, plus drinks - they had $5 piña coladas (not great, but I still enjoyed them). There's parking available, but it definitely fills up. You'll see a lot of people walking with drinks and antojitos, plus the occasional dancers enjoying the music coming out of the kiosks. Before you go, make sure to stroll the Luquillo beach just a few steps behind the kiosks. read more

I've been here a few times and it's worth the trek. #20 is wonderful. Authentic Latin cuisine at very affordable prices. Split an entree...they give you plenty of food. Clean bathrooms and live music. read more

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Avoid at all costs. There's other places you can find souvenir shops and great food (Old San Juan, maybe?) but this place isn't the greatest. Most kiosks sell the same exact thing (mainly fried food) and the restaurants are overpriced. Nothing special about them. We parked near the strip around 6:45pm and walked around the Kiosks for about 2 hours. After walking back to our car, there were about 4 cops cars because someone decided to bust into 4 cars and steal items. Luckily, no electronics/high value items were stolen. I would park as close as you can get. DO NOT leave anything visible in your vehicle. read more

love this place!! we stayed at a resort just down the highway, so we came here for lunch every day before setting out for either san juan or fajardo. the only problem is that the kiosks aren't close to anything else really (except el yunque national forest), and they're located off the most congested highway ever (highway 3) - so if you're staying in san juan, it may take you two hours to get here depending on the time of day, even though it's only about 20 miles away. there's a wide variety of cuisines offered here. standouts for me were the ceviche hut (!!!!!) and a few of the other kiosks offering latin american fare. it's much cheaper than eating in a more touristy location like san juan, but it's also not all THAT cheap. some of the other kiosks/food stands around the island offer dirt cheap food. but for what it's worth, the food here is fresh and the taste more authentic (at least to my taste buds) than a lot of the overhyped places in san juan by comparison. eat here in the open air kiosks or take your food to go and eat on the beach just a minute's walk away. ahhh, paradise. read more

If I could live next to this place I would never leave. There's lots of choices for food, though don't expect gourmet. Many of the stalls actually sell similar deep fried stuff, but there are a few stalls with variety. The kicker to this place is the fabulous beach across from all the kiosks. There are calm, warm, blue waters right there. What else could you ask for? Food and gorgeous beach right at the same spot. read more

This strip of food stands and stores is a good alternative to more expensive places around. It is rough looking as you go by but they definitely cater to tourists and it seems safe. Was a lot busier later in the week, on Tuesday most of the places were closed. Well worth stopping by especially if you are more adventurous of an eater. #60 Roca Taina (this is the first one you come to heading west) was open both times and is a good source for the fried foods since they seem to draw a lot of people, so the food was nice and hot. Good seafood and chicken pies. Capone's Pizza in the middle of the strip has good thinner crust New York style pizza and is a good choice (especially for my fiancee who isnt as into the crazier stuff and was a little weirded out by all the seafood pies I ate) #5 Kokee had a good cheap supply of souvenirs. There are a couple of bars - the Tattoo Tavern in the middle was hopping even on the Tuesday night. read more

Every time we go to Puerto Rico, we always go here and to Pinones. We always get the crab acapurrias, always. We went to Antonijitos this time. It was pretty good. We got the fried criollos [not certain of the correct spelling], which is tasty sweet fried corn something stuffed with cheese, a fried potato ball stuffed with meat, and a fresh seafood ceviche. All of it delish. The atmosphere here is pretty lively on the weekends and it is a festive atmosphere like no other. It feels good to be alive when you come to a place like this! read more

Cute kiosks with bars restaurants and souveneir shops. Close to the beach. Highly recommend #2. Many of them close at 4pm. This is right off route 3 and very close to the rain forest. read more

Super fun and necessary experience in Puerto Rico! I wish I could remember the kiosk numbers that we visited so that I could be more specific. we went earlier in the day and had a couple of mojitos and appetizers at a few of the stands. All was delicious! Later in the day, the party buses start coming in, so it's more of a party scene. That's not as much my scene, but a lot of people were having a blast. I had an amazing margarita mojito at the mojito lab. And it is so convenient to the beach. You can play at the beach and take a short walk to have lunch and a drink! read more

During our trip to Puerto Rico we visited San Juan (Condado, Ocean Park, Old San Juan), El Yunque, Fajardo, & Luquillo. The Luquillo Kioskos & beach were our only disappointment. Maybe our visit was less than stellar because we went on a Wednesday around 3pm & the kioskos were pretty dead. Within this context we weren't expecting the restaurant/ bar scene to be hopping - but the narrow beaches were downright sad. The ocean faced the back of all the restaurants (think trash, trucks, etc) with a dirty little park no doubt in place to prevent beach erosion. The sand looked like the kind you buy in bags from Toys "R" Us & debris from the kioskos floating by was plentiful. While it was fun to browse 60+ restaurants in one strip, a lot of them were run down & gross. We ended up in #24 Coral Seafood & wouldn't recommend it. Salads were wimpy & fried foods were stale. If you're in the area with a car it's worth seeing, but I don't recommend making special travel arrangements (or spending the $$$) to see it. read more

This location is the bomb when it comes to eating! All types of fried fritters that include seafood, sweet plantains, or beef. Everything we tried was yummy. There is so many kiosk to stop at as you go down the side street. I enjoyed going and trying all the food I could this time around. It's a must to go, especially after walking through the rainforest, El Yunque. read more

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We went on a tuesday afternoon, half dead but still great food, reasonably priced definetely fresh Everyone we met was very cool nice , didnt make it feel touristy if you are in the PR you need to check it out I hear thursday - Saturday is popping! read more

Very interesting strip of kiosks... We tried kiosk number 31 and it was great! The appetizers were ok, conch salad was so so not what we had in mind nor as tasty as we've had in the Bahamas. The fried cheese was ok. The entrees were fantastic! We had the seafood paella and my husband had the beef skirt mofongo, best mofongo he's ever had... Excellent choices, we cleaned our plates!!! Def try have a meal there if you're in the area!!! The next day we tried la parrila and gave it a 2 : Located in the kiosk strip... I would skip it and go with something more authentic. Food was just ok, over priced for sure and touristic!!! I had the snapper grilled, it was dry and not flavorful.. For sure not fresh. My husband had the seafood mofongo, it was pretty good but he's had better. Service was lacking... Overall an ok experience you're better off going elsewhere on the strip!!! read more

These kiosks have a little something for everyone and at great prices. Burgers, tapas, traditional puerto rican food, as well as plenty of places serving up cold drinks. I saw a place here that was a bar and a tattoo parlor (seems like a bad idea waiting to happen). The kiosks are close to the beach and many of them have seating areas in the back that overlook the beach. Check them out after a day at the beach. read more

Great local food, cheap drinks, friendly servers. What more can u ask for?! Our favorite was Gringos (Kiosk 48). Our bartender Carlos was soooooo friendly! The house drinks were yummy and the liquor filled coconut was awesomeeeee!! read more

Dirty over all but some SOLID KIOSKS and AMAZING food. Plus you can take your bevs to the beach. I got really burnt here, there's not a lot of shade. Some kiosks are better than others read more

This is a nice little place conveniently located near El Yunque, the Gran Melia, and the Wyndham. You can get more or less the same food at each of the establishments, with a few standout gems (La Parrilla, Ceviche Hut, for example). This isn't really your "authentic" Puerto Rican experience in that the prices and the menus all cater to the heavy tourism that happens in Luquillo each year. You'll notice that almost everyone speaks English, which should be an indication to you that this isn't as authentic as it could be. The gift shops that sell traditional dulces and postcards charge MORE per item than the vendors do in Old San Juan. Whereas you might pay $1 or $2 for a nice, large dulce, in San Juan, you'll end up maybe $3-5 here. The souvenirs are also priced high. Do not be fooled by their antics; this is not you getting a deal. You're being ripped off. Definitely a good place to stop by if you're in the area, particularly as all of the restaurants have prices that are much cheaper than what you would pay to eat at any area resort. read more

It was recommended that we try the Ceviche Hut by our friend who lives in PR, but I will review that separately. The kiosks are little, attached structures, restaurants each with a different menu plus a few tourists shopping kiosks. . . .there are maybe 50 of them. They are all open at different times and different days. If you are in the area, I would recommend checking them out. It is a spot for tourists and locals. We were there on Valentines day, and it was a mixed group of people (actually I would say more locals than tourists) I noticed that there was Mexican, Pizza, Puerto Rican, and a Hamburger joint. I heard good things about Kiosks #2, but it was a little pricey, so we didn't eat there. Parking can be a bit tough, so if you see a spot grab it. Its not a one way, so you can come back down if you cannot find a spot the 1st time. There is a brown tourists sign off of route 3 before you actually see the kiosks. This is the easiest way to enter, although there is another entrance if you miss it. I believe we were headed west on 3 and the kiosks were on our right. I also understand there are some great beaches right behind the kiosks. Unfortunately we didn't make it to them. read more

So many food places to choose from!!!! The area was dirty with trash thrown around. Some of the restaurants had a nice and clean area. Needs some upkeep read more

If you're visiting Puerto Rico, you MUST go to the Luquillo Food Kiosks. It's an experience like no other. About 60 kiosks (truth be told, they are more "restaurant" than kiosk), with the majority of them serving excellent Puerto Rican Food. The setting is terrific - right on the beach, where the locals hang out, barbecue and play LOUD music. A great place to spend a late afternoon/early evening. Great food is a role of the dice. Read reviews, and use your judgment. We went twice. Had one great meal, and one... well, find my reviews and you'll see! read more

Went the night before to one of the higher numbered kiosks and the food was very good, but this evening we went to kiosk 20 and the food was very meh at best. We had a large party but you nearly had to tackle someone to get a drink. The crab dishes were mealie and the apps were again , meh at best Try one of the others for sure - we just hit a stinker read more

This is a whole row of shops/restaurants referred to as 'Kiosks' and more commonly know by their 'number' rather than name. The entire strip faces the Luquillo beach and are open, breezy spaces. Casual spots, you can go in beach attire with cover ups, flip flops etc. Some are beer/wine only while others have a full bar or at least RUM!!!! Great food (at least the 3 kiosks I tried: #2, #9 & #38). They offer great authentic local flavors at reasonable prices and you can tell that while these places are 'touristy' a lot of locals come in too. If you're staying in one of the hotels/resorts/time share in the area, you're better off coming here for a meal instead of eating at the resort. Some resorts have a cab service while others may not, so you may need a rental car. Must check out the food, can't recommend enough! read more

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Absolutely amazing and delicious but overwhelming to pick from 64 different food stalls!

Okay, so this isn't the mall of america but in its own way a true gem.. I had read a review in a guide book on El Jefe Burger. So if your in a hurry it's not the place for you. Everything is home made, stuffed burgers that were so delicious, the rolls were mouth watering. Watch out for the frozen drink...We did think there was rum or tequila in them....But realized a quarter of the way I asked for a second shot only to told they never put any liquor in the beginning. So if your in the mood for some fun and a great burger ahead on over. read more

I can't wait to come back here! The food and atmosphere was very authentic, and delicious fried food. You can't expect a touristy experience, or you will be disappointed. Yes, there was garbage, and it was noisy and crowded, but worth it. I don't remember which kiosk we ate at, but it was so good! We got tostones super fresh, and I will dream about those for days! So hot and crispy and yummy. Another amazingly delicious, crispy, pillowy delicacy was the arepa de coco. Oh goodness, I can't wait to go back and have it again. I also tried a beef empanada, which had a delicious dough but the beef was kind of strange tasting. My husband tried several different "tacos," some of which were good and others were gross. The atmosphere felt like true Puerto Rico - I loved it! We went on a holiday, and in the beach behind the kiosks there were huge groups of people playing music out of their cars and speakers, and dancing to the music. These cars had speakers louder than any club I've ever been in - it was a sight to see! Worth the trip just to experience the reggaeton and salsa blasting from the cars. read more

Fried food .... Yummy ! Another " chinchorro " or hole in the wall restaurants - this time about 20-30 all in a row . For authentic Puertorican comfort food this is the place to go ! Most places will fry you up a fresh caught chillo ( snapper ) or try the empanadillas de langosta( lobster) or my girl loves the papa rellenas ( fried stuffed mashed potato balls ) anywhoo like I've said in previous reviews " chinchorros get no more than 3 stars based on - Mosquitos,roaches, and mice and they're there FOR SURE! read more

After taking a hike in El Yuenque, our guide took us here for some late lunch and beach time. I had been here on my last trip to PR, but this was Alex's first experience and I promised it would deliver. Anthony Bourdain has visited these stands and as our culinary "doula" of sorts guiding us on our food journey. We follow his lead anywhere he goes (and I'm sure he would hate me saying that about him). We followed our tour guide to his favorite spot, Kiosko numero 60 (the last one in the row), and got some help from him ordering in Spanish. We tried the alcapurria de jueyes (crab) ($1.50) and a plantain wrapped, ground beef stuffed disk of sorts ($1.50) characterized by local spices, sweetness, and grease. The crab was sweet and delicately spiced encompassed in fried, mashed yucca. Be warned, this fried food is not for the faint of heart. Bring your tums and forget your "beach diet" - it's worth it and there will be no regrets. We would advise against the Bacalaito (a salt cod fritter) - a flat looking disk of pure fry and grease. It was, however, highly recommended as drunk munchies and the greasiness might have been a fluke experience due to bad timing post lunch rush. All of this food was of course washed down with cans of Medalla light - ice cold and $1.50 a can. Please note - the food is casual, no frills - don't be expecting jumbo lump crab or anything except disposable plates (although there are some sit-down options). We wandered all 60 of the kiosks in hunt of eats and had a lobster empanada ($3.00) from a stand that had an amazing flaky crust with a healthy portion of lobster. It has been sitting out under a hot lamp for a bit, but had it been fresh, it would have wowed us even more. Another amazing eat was from a grill stand set up in the parking lot serving grilled pork and chicken skewers (pinchos) with a light bbq-esque sauce. Juicy, tender, and large grilled meats hit the spot for us. We took our pinchos to the beach. To get here, it's about a 30 minute drive from San Juan. If you are doing a guided trip to El Yuenque, just ask your guide to stop here after (it's a 5 minute drive from the park). They most likely will for a few extra bucks or heavier tip. For us, it was built in to the excursion fee. We recommend you bring lots of cash and give yourself enough time to eat your way through as many kioskos as you can. When going for the fried food, look for the freshest. In addition to fried options, there are several paellas and stews that looked to-die-for, we just didn't have space for them. For a bathroom, there is one located near the pool tables in kiosko numero 60. Don't miss out on the beautiful beach where you can bring your food or drinks and chill out in a less-touristy beach environment. Overall, the food is 3 stars, but the atmosphere and experience is 5. read more

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Wednesday, 2:00 PM. Quickie: - Limited variety + Nice views + Plenty to explore - Hygiene And then...? Stop by only if it's convenient. ***** Constructive comment: *Recycling and compost options read more

No parking and lots of greasy food. This place was awesome 10 years ago but now its just a place to eat nasty food and fight for parking.