The food here lives up to the hype! I did not care for the bacalaitos appetizer, but the pork and…read morethe beef were fantastic. On top of that, the mofongo (or did I get the trifongo? sorry, I forget, it's been a month) here was the best I've had in PR; it was well-seasoned and perfectly savory. This was probably my favorite place to have eaten at in PR, and I actually miss the food *cries in California* The space was cozy, and service was friendly if slow. If we had stayed more than a night, I definitely would've had more than one meal here.

This place was alright but credit to a delicious mofongo!…read more Everything came out on paper plates, plastic cups, and also a red solo cup. That seems to be different than all the images i see here. The virgin piña colada was $10 compared to a different review i see here showing less. The vibe was awkward with us being the only group, not much branding, and the paper plates. Good for if you're out shopping in old san juan but nothing crazy that since i didn't grab a picture of the food.

This is the little engine that could restaurant. Beautiful ocean view from the outside seating…read morearea. They also have indoor seating. The food was delicious and served fresh. The food had so much flavor. The ceviche was fresh, delicious, and the portions were super. Don't miss the little place in Old San Juan.

So this location is under new management and the name has changed a little. Staff is genuinely…read morefriendly and the food was tasty bar fare. We really enjoyed this place and wish it was closer to Condado the area we were staying. We will visit again when we are in olde San Juan again. Cheers!

The food was good. They have a wonderful selection to please everyone. You can order for yourself…read moreor sharable plates. The beans and rice are truly delicious. Not everyone can make a good sorulloito/cornmeal finger food but they had a good one. It is a large and noisy place so if you're looking for quiet and romantic this is not the place. The staff was very nice and accommodating. A place for the young to have fun.

Delicious and reasonably-priced food…read more Lots of delicious options. Very quick service...was promptly seated and food was served shortly after ordering. Friendly and efficient service. Large parking lot but seemed to be pretty filled in a Saturday afternoon. Great location...walkable from many nearby hotels in the Isla Verde area.

Located near Plaza Colon. We came here for the mofongo. Definitely dive bar vibes…read more We ordered drinks and mofongo. I got the sangria and my husband got a pina colada. Food was good. People were nice. Nothing that stood out in a negative way. Nice stop to try some local food.

Awesome food, chill ambiance. Definately on island time,…read morebut worth the wait. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. Highly recommend if you get the chance to go. Good for groups, and plenty of seating. Swing by and give your taste buds a delight! You won't regret it.

Unfortunately, our experience at El Platanal was a bit disappointing. The food was good, but…read morenothing really stood out enough to make up for the service, which was definitely lacking during our visit. At first, I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they were short staffed, but that did not seem to be the case. The amount of time between ordering drinks, receiving appetizers, and finally getting our meals was simply too long. There were stretches where we were left waiting without much communication or attention from the staff, which took away from the overall experience. On the positive side, the restaurant itself is very nicely designed and has a great atmosphere that fits perfectly with the laid back, tropical lifestyle of Puerto Rico. It is an inviting space and definitely looks like a place where you would expect to have a great local dining experience. Overall, the food was good and the atmosphere was enjoyable, but the slow and inattentive service kept the experience from being what it could have been. Hopefully we just caught them on an off night.

This place is all over the island. They have many locations. The food at one place was good. We has…read morethe chicharon de pollo. Fried chicken chunks with rice and beans. And we got the grouper plate with rice. (Wet rice). Everything was excellent, and tasted good. The service was excellent. They had water and it wasn't a problem.

Really good food at reasonable prices for the area…read more Lovely decor in a well-maintained space. Staff were friendly and patient throughout my visit. Very efficient service...didn't take long for my food to come out despite the busy night. Great option in this street. The area does get busy, especially during peak dinner hours and when the cruise ships come in, so expect a wait during those times.

Located in old town San Juan - this gem was nestled on the port side. We waited for 30 minutes!…read moreWell worth it! We ordered the fried fish and pork chops. That fish! IG worthy - drooling thinking of it. They served it with a sweet sauce and rice and beans. I can't explain the deep fried saltiness of the fish dipped in that bean sauce. FIRE. The rice with the pork chops was soooo good. We ate outside. It was humid but we didn't car. Food was that good! Definitely go try it if you're in PR. You won't regret it.

Dorado location recommended by friends. The Gallinta Rellena $11.99 was fantastic, tender,…read moreflavorful 1/2 Cornish hen, with fried plantains. The daily special st Louis ribs with 2 sides $13.99 was ok, but that's because the chicken was sooo good. I tried and didn't cate for the fried breadfruit...it didn't have any taste. Later I learned some people dip in a sauce.

Delicious food! I had the Mofongo chicken with garlic sauce and tres leches dessert. Both were…read moredelicious. Very consistent tasty food and quality service every time.

Had a great experience here on vacation! I Recommend you make reservation. They have parking valet,…read moreI paid 7$. I got the VEAL OSSOBUCCO with Puerto Rican rice and mashed potato's. Food was great, mashed potato's was fire and the meat from the VEAL was very tender and flavorful... also the rice was great. Overall, a great experience and our waiter Angel, took care of us very well! Highly recommend this place for a great overall experience.

After a less-than stellar dinner the night before, and a long but amazing day on a PR tour, we…read morecleaned up for a dinner out at Ropa Vieja. Attire was relaxed-- I saw ladies in pants as well as dresses, men in pants and shorts, but the staff was dressed sharply in all black. We waited a bit while two hosts and a manager worked to assemble several tables on the patio for a group of ten which had arrived before us. The patio decor-- murals and greenery, were beautiful. We requested indoor seating near the bar, and were the second of four tables to be filled. The indoor seating was a bit darker, had two bartenders working nonstop, and three televisions were playing inside. The inside seating area was quieter and more intimate (plus cooler in temperature) than the patio option. Our server, Raul, promptly greeted us and asked if we preferred English or Spanish. Promising to give honest recommendations of our selections, he did-- and made great suggestions as well. We started with risotto balls as an appetizer-- the guava dipping sauce was delicious. They were cheesier than my husband could stomach, so several remained on our plate. For our entrees, my husband chose the Ropa Vieja en Canoa (peeled, hollowed out like a canoe). I selected the Fried Red Snapper (served whole) with creole sauce, a house salad (lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, orange slices, mango dressing) and fried sweet plantains. After a bite, I asked for a glass of Blanc de Blancs, which was a wonderful, crisp pairing. We could not finish our meals, much less entertain the offer of dessert. By the time we left, all four tables were being served inside, there were four gyesss eating dinner at the bar, and the patio seating looked maxed out as well. Ropa Vieja was certainly the best dinner experience we've had in these first three nights in San Juan. So happy the reviews were on point with this one!