Ambience- cute spot on the main strip near the beach. Not overly fancy but still a vibe with the…read moreopen air dining, or come inside. Appeared fairly clean. Some unbusted tables/areas were in progress. Sit where you like. Service- as previous reviewers commented, it's a minimal staff crew even on a Saturday night- when we went it was just two young ladies working the entire restaurant. No complaints about the service, our waitress was attentive and responsive to our needs. The restaurant was cold as others commented, bring a light jacket or wear sleeves. Music was good not too loud. Food- everything looked great but taste was overall basic/lacking. The empanadas seemed premade/drop and fry. I ordered rice and beans with grouper bites. The fish was hot and delicious but my rice had a mix of cooked and undercooked rice in it. Beans were fine. I personally did not care for the shrimp mofongo- the plantain was lacking a distinct flavor- almost seemed like corn or something was mixed in. The shrimp and yellow rice was the best, we enjoyed this most. We all had water but you will get bottled water. This is my preference but I saw in other reviews that people at least wanted an option for tap. There is a bar and maybe hookah? I saw the equipment but no one was actually doing it. All in all, easy quick meal served the purpose. ~ $80 total bill

Ana's Café is a spot locals love and adore. Ana herself is the owner, a kind, sweet, loving lady…read more The coffee and food was yummy, home cooked, and I left with a smile on my face. If you are looking for a local place that will leave you with a new friend and yummy food to start the day, Ana's cafe is the way to go.

This restaurant was recommended to me by the folks that work at the beach chair and umbrella rental…read moreup the road at the beach. Excellent recommendation. To start, I had a chicken and cheese empanada, and a mango mojito. For the entree I had fried pork chops, with Trifongo (mixture of green plantain, yucca and sweet plantain), rice and beans, and tostones. Since I was staying at a hostel, I ordered enough to have leftovers for the next day. This place became more crowded as the early evening came on. I arrived around 6pm. By the time I left at 7:30, it was packed. There is an open grille at the entrance of the restaurant so you can watch them grilling meats. Relaxed and casual vibes. This is an after the beach, popular restaurant. Food was pretty good. Service was solid, nothing over the top. I would return.

We went on a final excursion for food before we headed back to the states. We were so glad we…read morefound these kiosk and food places over here. This one in particular was just a gut feeling, and it left my gut very HAPPY! This place was not busy when we arrived but by the time we left it was hopping! The service at first was a little questionable due to my limited spanish, but we found a way to communicate effectively and ended up ordering a bunch of different items and a couple of drinks. The place is an open walled restaurant right off the road and the view is ever changing. There is no doubt this is authentic Puerto Rican fare. We were watching them prepare these items over open flames and open wood fired grills. Overall the service was excellent even with language barriers! All of the food we tried from fresh shrimp, to candied papaya and barbeque chicken from the grill. Everything was delicious. Super fresh and very tasty food that I wish we found on the first day -instead of on the last day! The prices and value are amazing! If you go to San Juan - Go here first! Day or Night - these places are making amazing local food!

When visiting San Juan this is one of my favorite places to go. Ordering my bacalaitos and…read morealcapurrias with a passion fruit drink after a few hours on a plane with the ocean breeze hitting my face is everything. Located across from La Perla and next to La Venganze. Great place to relax food hits the spot. Can get busy during certain hours. Yet I always find a table with ease.

After my 4 mile trek, I decided to stop here for my one meal of the day. I ordered coconut water…read moreand the stuffed shrimp tostones. We all know what stuffed means right? I thought the shrimp would be inside of the tostones but the tostones was actually formed like a small cup. Needed a little more flavor for me. The coconut water was refreshing. The table in front of me ordered virgin pińa coladas so I decided to order myself one as well. 2.8/5 Food needs more seasoning and the salad served with it needed some life.

I ordered a whole snapper w/ white rice & beans & it didn't disappoint. The snapper was seasoned to…read moreperfection & the skin was crispy w/ the inside juicy. The beans were flavorful & added the razzle dazzle to the white rice. The service was excellent as well! Our(party of 3) waiter was very attentive,friendly, & made sure we were good throughout our visit.It's always nice when the staff checks in on you! One of the highlights of the evening was the live salsa music & the singer really sang to my soul. His performance was so moving & heartfelt that I even cried (that's how beautiful his voice was). It's rare for a restaurant experience to leave that kind of emotional impact (but this 1 certainly did). Between the delish food,outstanding service,& unforgettable live entertainment this was an experience I won't forget. If you're looking for gr8 food & a lively atmosphere, this is the place to be!!!

We had a large group of about 20 people and had a great dinner at Que PezCao! Seating is all…read moreoutdoors with patio seating. If you like fish, definitely check this place out! The ceviche nachos had a generous portion of ceviche. The chips got soggy quickly, but the main star of the dish was the ceviche anyway which had a sweet tangy flavor. The sampler del mar is great to share and a nice way to sample a variety of apps. The shrimp mofongo was a popular dish at the table, and some people said it was the best mofongo they've had. The shrimp was extremely fresh with just the right amount of garlic, and the mofongo was not dry. What really stood out to me was the service. They did a great job taking care of such a large group and even let us almost an hour past closing time.

Viernes 5 de septiembre de 2025 nos fuimos para Guaynabo City almorzar. Amplio comedor , el…read moreestacionamiento es un poco incómodo pero encontramos. Empezamos con una sopa de plátano y luego pechuga empanada con mofongo. Todo muy bueno. Servicio excelente.

I think I just found my go-to spot for Puerto Rican food back home. This place has only been around…read morefor about two years but feels extremely well hidden! The restaurant feels very open and inviting, with several different seating sections, including a more private group area. The decor is very fitting - recao is the Puerto Rican name for culantro, and there is a big Puerto Rico flag in one wall, and one nicely green contrast wall by the bar. This place just makes me feel like it is exactly where I need to be. The food is spectacular. Those breadfruit fritters were divine, and the tangy spiced dipping sauce it came with made the perfect combination. The breaded steak was thicker than I am used to, which in hindsight was great! I think the breading is ground crackers, which gave it a nice flaky consistency. Their green rice was great. But how about that trifongo side?! It's a GREAT portion, and it's only $5 as an add-on. This is probably the best one I have had in years. I hope this place gets more business and reviews, because the food is epic and the vibe is just right. Top notch.

Superb service, tasty food, and great prices. We planned on trying a different breakfast place…read moredaily but ended up returning here instead. Will surely return next time we are in town.

La Pradera did not disappoint! I had the taste for a diner style breakfast and this place hit the…read morespot. It's a local spot and they speak limited English, but the service was great! I ordered eggs, bacon and toast. The food was very fresh and chemical free unlike some of the food we purchase at home. I had never had toast cooked in the manner in which they prepared it, but I gobbled it down. The fresh squeezed unprocessed orange juice was so good I had to drink two glasses. My breakfast was under $10!

Everything here was amazing! The service was professional, friendly, and attentive. The place was…read morebustling with patrons, the majority were locals. El Platanal is open 24 hours and has daily breakfast and lunch specials until 2 pm. The restaurant has plenty of seating and can accommodate large groups. It's clean and there is plenty of parking in the property. The food was delicious- better than what I ate in Old San Juan! We ordered the ham croquetas, maduros, avocado, the grouper with mojo sauce, and peril al horno. Each dish came arroz con gandules. We had a fresh limade and Bacardi mojito. The portions are huge so this a great place to share and if with a large group to order multiple dishes and have a taste of everything. The lunch specials were $8.99. The taxes though... 10.5%, plus two additional tax charges. The restaurant is open 24 hours so it's a good late night spot!! Definitely coming back. Enjoy!

We ate here with many of my wife's school friends last night. We started with two Surtido, huge…read moreplatters of mixed appetizers: plantain strips/chips, mozzarella sticks, empanadillas, fried cheese, fried salami, bacalaitos (codfish empanadas) and maybe one or two other things. All were tasty; all but the (super plentiful) plantain chips disappeared quickly. Entree was Alitas (chicken wings), grilled with just a little seasoning, they too were delish. Truth in advertising: when they say 'wing', they mean entire wings, not either drumsticks or flats the way many US chains advertise. Side dish were Amarillos (fried sweet plantains.) Service was good: one waitress took care of our table of fourteen as well as several other nearby tables, repeatedly visiting to get drink orders, clear dishes and generally take good care of us. Ambiance is Latin cafe: loud, friendly. I think four people celebrated birthdays while we were there with loud singing and percussion from the staff and firework-festooned desserts.

This little hole in the hell yeah! will leaving you feeling like island royalty. In the mood for…read moresuper fresh, well-prepared seafood? Want a little white tablecloth treatment? Do you enjoy being waited on with the utmost care and attention to detail? This is the spot!! The service here is impeccable! I mean I have never seen food and drinks come so seamlessly while plates and silverware were cleared by the invisible man. The ceviche was an abundant pile of gloriously fresh fish. I asked for more bread to finish it off. I also had the Lobster Thermidor. It was as big as my head and delicious down to the last bite. My margaretes were strong and tasty. Treat yourself to this adorable, authentic place.

We selected Mar Del Caribe from internet reviews for a Tuesday evening dinner as we were heading…read moreback to the Isla Verde area after visiting Old San Juan. My wish that night was to find a place offering fried whole snapper and it was on their menu - and I even called ahead to be sure it was available that night. So I was hyped to try their snapper version, and it didn't disappoint. The vibe of the restaurant was that of a friendly neighborhood joint, possibly a bit retro time-wise. Service was prompt and informative. We both had cocktails, and Paige said it was one of the best whisky sours she's had. With the snapper - which was HUGE - I had an order of mamposeao, a rice and bean stew that was amazing. My wife's chicken parm also got a great review from her. We parked in the small lot directly in front of the restaurant, and there was an attendant to help with parking.