The service at this restaurant was excellent, and the atmosphere was pleasant. We sat by the river and enjoyed watching the fish frenzy when we threw in our leftovers there. The whole red snapper by two of our guests was pretty good. The carnita frita was too firm, overcooked for my taste. Nice setting, friendly staff. The bushwhacker drink was excellent. read more

Ok this is going to be as honest as I can. The place is beautiful and designed very well. The vibe is great and it's located on the water. Service was okay, as far as attentiveness. I will say that I asked for them to make me a grilled chicken sandwich or "chicken burger" and it's not on the menu. I don't eat seafood or beef. There is grilled chicken and pasta on the menu just fyi. This was a recommendation from a local coffee shop. I would say it's not horrible but it's not the best food I've ever had. Hopefully this is helpful. Happy Yelping!! read more

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We had our first dinner on the island here. The shrimp Alfredo was smothered in peppers and onions, very salty and lacked flavor beyond the salt. Disappointing considering how big and juicy the shrimp were, ruined the whole dish. Wings that my son had looked good and the piña coladas lacked flavor as well. The ice was just watering it all down. Service lacked as well. Just an overall miss in my book. read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - Dining by the fishes - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

We happened upon this place after a fantastic day at Flamenco Beach. We just wanted to pass the time before boarding the ferry back to our hotel. I'm SO happy we went! Ask to sit near the water. Especially at night. They allow you to feed the scraps to the local fish. Drinks are STRONG and fresh. The restaurant is clean, bathrooms are exceptionally well maintained. Best part? Stay after dark. Feed the huge fish and stingrays. They even light up the restaurant I the evening so you can take pictures of your experiences with the local sea life. Umm..and cheesecake! Thank me later! Always tip your server. They work HARD! read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

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Service was good but the drinks were over priced. I feel they ripped us off 4 margaritas one appetizer and a shirt $140. Not worth it Went other places ate more drank much cheaper Tourist trap don't go!!! read more

We stayed in culebra at mamacitas guest house right above the restaurant and bar. They do not take reservations and the restaurant gets quite crowded in the evenings as it is one of the top recommended eateries in the town. My party of 6 came in around 7 and we waited about 40 minutes for a table. They have a cute bar that we were able to drink and wait at. The restaurant is right next to the canal, with pretty light fixtures and a great vibe. Our server was great as well! It took over an hour for our food to come out. But the setting and weather were so great our wait time was a breeze. I got the salmon filet, for $30 I found the fish to be quite dry. As was our mahi filet. We enjoyed the rice and beans. Our server was personable and made sure to check on us regularly. There are big fish in the canal that they encourage you to feed your leftovers to. It was fun to watch them in the water. The bar seems to get a bit rowdy the later it gets. Overall I enjoyed dinner at mamacitas and I recommend them! read more

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Our tour driver recommended this place and we were not disappointed!! This place was so nice and clean! Our server Jasmine was very friendly and helpful with the menu. All servers speak both English and Spanish :) We ordered coconut shrimp, churrasco, red snapper, fresh mahi, and seafood mix. Lots of drinks and delicious food!!! Check them out!! read more

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On a recent 3-day tour of the Spanish Virgin Islands we anchored offshore of Culebra. On the recommendation of a fellow sailor familiar with the area, we had our group from two catamarans dinghy the crews up the canal to dine at Mamacitas. So glad we did! It's a fun place, and a bit of an adventure to get there. Service was good, even for our large party. We started with a margarita and the "Mamacitas Drink" (rum, juices, guava), both were very good. The table shared several appetizers, including coconut shrimp, grouper bites and croquets jamon (fried ham/cheese balls). The grouper bites and the croquets jamon were so good, we ordered a second round of each of those... deelish! For entrees, the table ordered many different things, the ones we sampled were the red snapper filet, the mahi mahi filet, and the skirt steak. Sides included grilled veggies, fried yucca chips, plantains and salads. All the food was good, special tip of the cap to the red snapper filet, it was the best of the bunch. It was a good dinner, enjoyed by all. The crews were happy that the recommendation turned out to be legit. Really cool thing at night, they turn the dock lights on and a group of huge tarpon fish congregate there and diners toss them food scraps. Probably not the best diet for the fish, but fun to watch! LOL Recommend Mamacitas in Culebra, good food! read more

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Love the whole vibe here! Came on a Saturday night before the it got packed! Friendly staff and great service! Love how the scenery is open with boats and fish, great music! Food was perfect, rib eye was juicy and linguine was creamy. Drinks were perfect and my whole family enjoyed our late dinner! Definitely highly recommend and will return when visiting Culebra. read more

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Very surprised by some of the comments. Contrary to one review I read the drinks we ordered were only $8.50 so I'm not sure how you could say that is too expensive. I ordered the seafood linguine. I've ordered this dish in all the Italian restaurants in New York and all over Italy and this was the best I have ever had. Service was great also. If you want great drinks, great food, and great service at a reasonable price I strongly suggest give this restaurant a try. read more

Great spot to hit after being at the beach all day. We were a party of 14 that came around 5:30. The food was good (especially the fried chio) and we had great service. read more

Great service, great view good food! Loved it! The grouper bites and the cockerels are spot on. read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

Wonderful food and great service, enhanced by a serene riverside atmosphere filled with fish you can feed.

The staff is amazing very welcoming food is great. Saw the number of stats and was not sure about the place. Try it for your self the food was amazing. read more

The food here is amazing and the staff are extremely friendly and you can also stay here if you would like they have rooms and it's in a great location not to far from the beaches and other shops and stores to shop at it's also near the ferry if you want to go back to the mainland also the restaurant has outdoor seating where you can eat and watch the fish swim and small boats pass by, overall I would come back for sure the food was extremely tasty and the staff was welcoming and friendly and professional definitely a 10/10. Thank you for such a great birthday dinner and thank you to our server yisaira for giving us such great hospitality at dinner and thank you to the chef for such a tasty meal! read more

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Chill atmosphere, lovely seating space but the water. Fed fish from the table. Great carne monfongo and service.

The staff were friendly and the music and ambience were a vibe. The food was good but they were out of a lot of items. The staff was unprofessional when not working with guests. Lots of talking and being very casual. read more

The food here was delicious. There aren't many options in the island, but this is fortunately very worth it. The Staff is amazing and very nice, the portions are abundant, and the food and drinks are great. We also stayed in their Guest house had a good time! read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - Mojitos - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

I'll keep it short & simple. Rude staff, horrible service, crappy food, expensive and outside with no fans. Tourist trap.

If i could leave zero stars, i would. We came here before their mini rush and not one waiter came to take our order. We waited over 30 minutes! The waitress kept passing us without acknowledging us and would take orders for customers that arrived after us. Definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

We got to the restaurant for an early dinner. Good thing because after we sat, the restaurant started to fill up. It's nice to be able to sit next to the water and see people fishing and driving their boats by. The food was amazing. Probably the best food on the Island. We had the coconut shrimp to start which my kids loved. We also shared the seafood pasta and the stuffed grouper. I would come back for both! The service was great considering they were short staffed. Our server was attentive and really sweet. She gave the kids some food to feed the fish. The only bad thing was the amount of flies. They were hovering around our food and made it difficult to enjoy the food unless you swallowed the entire plate at once. I think we're going to try yo do take out and eat it at our house. Highly recommend this place! read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - Seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

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Shrimp pasta!!! They must have redone this place based on looking at past reviews/photos. It was beautiful. I'm mad I didn't go sooner in my trip. I came late--right at kitchen closing--and they were gracious enough to still serve me. Highly recommend! read more

The food was extremely salty and expensive. I do not recommend this place,Never coming back! read more

great experience and great food ! you have to get the red snapper ! The ambiance is very nice by this little canal ! the drinks are also very good ! I'm suprised of the current rating of 3.2 - should be much more. read more

Had the chance to return recently. I still think the quality is inconsistent and a shadow of what it used to be. For example, my parents were disappointed with their fish, but my wife and I liked our dishes (carne frita and pasta respectively). I will say the bushwacker I had was better than the last time. So at least they improved on that. Overall, the experience hasn't put me off from ever coming back here, but it's not my first or second choice anymore... unless maybe I just wanted to drink at the bar. Although, there I will complain they don't have craft beers and I think these days bars/restaurants should at least have one or two options. read more

Mamacita's was one of the first restaurants I went to when I first visited Culebra. It's a very nice and colorful place. The food is generally good. So are the drinks. I like their bushwackers. The first bushwacker I had, actually, was here. The atmosphere is lively and fun in the evenings. Sometimes they have live music. In the day the place is more laid back and relaxing. In my experiences eating here, I've found they are better with their beef and pork dishes than they are with their fish dishes. The last time I was here, our fish dinner was so-so, but then we ate hamburgers and BBQ spareribs for lunch, and they were excellent. This latest visit (last week) was similar. We came in for dinner. I had the carne frita with rice and beans and my husband had the linguini with alfredo sauce and strips of churrasco. They were both very good. The pasta dish was huge. However, my in laws ordered the cartucho fish and were disappointed. My mother in law ended up returning it. The waitress was polite about it and discounted it from our bill. The onion rings were also good. Surprisingly, my 3 year old son loved them. He never eats onions. read more

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First off, our appetizer was very small portion. Our coconut shrimp dish had 5 shrimps for $11. The price wasn't even labeled on the menu. The server was not very attentive to our needs nor checked up on us. Had to pay for water. We also waited for over an hour for our food to come and it was very frustrating because we had a ferry to catch. With a great interior and an open view to an entrance of a lake, I thought it would be a great restaurant to stop by in Culebra to conclude our trip. I was greatly disappointed by the overpriced food and the annoying wait. Do not come, not worth the time and money. With a group of 6, we were charged 18% gratituity, for the server to come to us once while we waited for an hour, and it's not like she had to fill her water or anything. I'm horrified that this even has 3.5 stars. read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - shrimp linguine, salmon fillet - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

Grouper fingers were Awesome! Great Fresh Food! I ordered the Red Snapper Filet Deserts were Great Too! read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - Snapper Filet - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

Great service and the food was worth the travel. Being able to eat with such an amazing view made our night unforgettable. I will definitely go back every time we visit. read more

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We were trying to go to another more popular place and the line was too long, so we came here. I would say we made a great choice. The food here is pretty awesome and I found people working here quite fascinating. Our waiter was very chill and was drinking and talking while working. I liked their attitude about working. But the downside was they forgot our order and the appetizer was served very late, and it came with all the main dish. read more

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My husband and I had such a great experience! The coconut shrimp was amazing! The cocktails were amazing! The staff was very professional and nice. 10/10 recommend!!! read more

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This restaurant has some delicious food and the staff is very friendly. They refilled my water kanteen with ice and even added some lemon all free of charge and even before they knew we were going to dine there. My wife and I tried the mofongo de yuka con camarones, and it was amazing! We had tried different types of mofongo prior but this one was our favorite. It is a must try. read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - The Menu - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

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Decent food and drinks. cool outdoor seating and awesome crazy big fish. It is definitely worth coming by. read more

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Great food and very clean. Fernando was the best bartender on the island. Try the Painkiller and the Bushwacker.

Currently sitting at the restaurant while writing this review. Without say, obviously I am livid. This is absolutely hands down the WORST service I have ever received. It took 30 minutes to receive our drinks and then we did not see our server for another 20 when we finally got our food ONE HOUR LATER my entre was ICE COLD I HANDED MY PLATE BACK TO THE SERVER WHO DID NOTHING ABOUT MY ICE COLD CHURRASCO. I would rather eat shit than ever eat at this establishment. At least shit will be warm! Save your money go somewhere that the food is eatable and where service is a priority. read more

This place is fantastic! The view on the water is stunning--you can even see the fish swimming below as you dine. The outdoor ambiance is top-notch, with updated decor and fun music that adds to the lively vibe. The food was delicious, and our waitress was super friendly, offering great local tips on hidden spots where my kids could jump off bridges, stunning beaches, etc. The bartender crafted one of the best freshly squeezed margaritas I've ever had--strong and perfectly balanced. If you're visiting the tiny island of Culebra, this spot is a must-visit! Highly recommend! read more

I've dined at Mamacita's every time I visited the island and I've always enjoyed their food. The wait staff is friendly and helpful with going over the menu items. I typically order their mofongo with a side of beans and rice and they've always tasted great! Lots of flavor and the mofongo is served with a type of garlic cream creole sauce that elevates the dish. This most recent trip I ordered the trifongo with chicken that came with a side salad. Not pictured was the beans and rice. What's nice about this restaurant is that it is usually open throughout the week when other restaurants aren't. Also, it is situated next to the water so I like to share pieces of my meal with the giant fish swimming around. I'll be coming back the next visit! read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - Trifongo with chicken - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

My wife and I split the carne frita with the yellow rice and we still needed a box for leftovers. The pork was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and the rice was great both seasoned exceptionally. It was cool to watch the tarpon swim around the dock but I did not like people throwing their table scraps to the tarpon. read more

First of all when we checked out the restaurant on maps it said it was 3/5 stars, but honestly that's completely ridiculous!!! This was a great experience and it all starts with the service. Everyone that took care of us was great, there was 8 of us which can be a lot for not a big sized restaurant but they took care of us immediately. All of the servers were great no complaints and got everything correct that we ordered. The setting of the place was gorgeous, right by a nice river where you can feed these massive fish and the lighting was beautiful. Now to get to the food. No notes. Everything was cooked to perfection I'd highly recommend the Yuca Mofongo or literally any of the seafood. Even my father, who just got a cheeseburger said his food was delicious! So if you're in the area check this place out. DO NOT pay attention to the review on yelp, this is easily a 4-4.5 star place! read more

Food is amazing ! Everything what we ordered was just perfect! Portions are big. Drinks ok ! Whole red snapper is the best! Good appetizers read more

Mamacita's Restaurant and Bar - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Culebra, Puerto Rico

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