Nautica by Polys

We found Buenas Vibras while visiting Puerto Rico and I'm so glad we did. The food was really good,…read moreand everything we ordered was flavorful and came out quickly. It was one of those places where everyone at the table was happy with their meal. I ordered churrasco with mofongo and it was delicious and juicy with an incredible garlic sauce. The staff was also incredibly friendly and attentive. From the moment we walked in, they made us feel welcome and checked on us throughout our meal. A huge plus was the parking, it had private parking, which isn't always the case when you're traveling around the island. The only thing I'd mention is that the restaurant is outdoors and doesn't have AC, so it can get pretty warm. But honestly, once the food came out and we settled in, it wasn't a big deal. Overall, we had a really nice experience and would definitely come back. Good food, great people, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out! 10/10

Very disappointing experience at Buena Vibra in Joyuda. We waited over an hour for our food. When…read moremy churrasco finally arrived, it was raw even though I ordered it medium. I told the waiter, and she said she was sorry but refused to take it back and told me I still had to pay for the plate even though I didn't eat it. After that, I ordered an appetizer cause I though it will be serve faster, the appetizer "goyitos", came out extremely dark, looked burnt, and tasted burned. When I pointed it out, the waiter said they're supposed to be like that. Between the long wait, undercooked food, and the way everything was handled, the customer service was terrible. This place was recommended by family and I regret coming. I won't be back and I won't recommend it.

Chill place

Whole fish with rice & beans. So yummy !

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Skirt steak over avocado

Bamboleio

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One of many unobstructed water front dining establishments on this strip. Few spaces made parking a…read morebit challenging. Our favorite was the Caribbean shrimp. The tres leches was too sweet for us. This was the only restaurant we encountered discourteous service on the island while inquiring about our child's severe allergy. Unfortunately the hidden high, online only menu (difficult to translate for a large group or kids), topped with an argumentative staff, makes this one a skip for us. Did not deliver the relaxing island vibe we were seeking.

Absolutely delicious food right next to the ocean. The biggest shrimp I have ever had! Cute place,…read moreand the view is stunning. Friendly service as well. Everyone I was with loved their food.

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El Coral

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Excelente El ambiente súper bueno, el servicio excelente …read more Los entremeses y comida excelente. Lo recomiendo 100%

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This place was amazing. The staff was so attentive and they made us feel like Family. The food was…read moretremendous served with love and Care and if you didn't care for something, they were straight to say you don't like it. We'll take it back. I highly recommend anything to do with fish, but on a separate note, the pork chops were pretty awesome as well.

Food is prepared fresh, the service is great, and the scenery is breath taking. By the time you…read moreleave you feel like you left your relatives house. Must try.

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View from outdoor sitting

Sabor N Serio

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6.5 km

Spent three weeks in Puerto Rico...this was by far the best food and service that we have had…read moreduring our trip! Outstanding churasco, mamposteao, mafongo and tostones. Also great parcha mojitos!

After an amazing day with mi wife at Buye beach, we stop to get some seafood just to munch on our…read moreway because we were are beach hopping and trying food, we'll let me tell you , this is for sure a come back to, the food was absolutely fantastic, delicious, flavorful, perfect taste, cooked to perfection. Absolutely great atmosphere, music was on point , some 80s/90s music and for sure plenty of parking. See the pictures . Ohhh amd we also had the octopus cocktail, so good !

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Mao's Seafood

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Mao's is my favorite restaurant in the area. Great sized portions and lovely staff. The seafood is…read morealways made very well.

The freshest seafood, broiled snapper was awesome, conch cocktail a great starter. Excellent serviceread more

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Roberto Gastroteca

4.6(17 reviews)

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This is indeed a great culinary experience in the west side of the island. We requested a table for…read moresix the day before a big holiday in early January and they accommodated us without any fuss. We started with the meatballs appetizers. They were delicious. Drinks: Half of our group went for The Corazon de Melon a refreshing drink, not too sweet but delicious. I had the "I don't give a cucumber"! My husband commented that his beer was perfectly cold. My hubby had the lobster and he loved it!! It was served with the mushroom. risotto. Two members of our party had the chicken and the other two the steak. They chicken was delicious. I opted for the salad with chicken because the night before I had visited another highly rated restaurant in San German and I was so disappointed by what it passed for a salad there. Roberto's salad had fresh greens and subtle flavors. Chicken cooked and flavored to perfection. It was delicious! We ended with two sample desserts: flan and carrot cake. We left happy and satisfied to get this fine dinning experience in Cabo Rojo. Bravo. Roberto. May you continue to hone n your craft and offer this quality food for years to come.

My wife and tried this place after a nice day at the beach. Hands down, these were the best meals…read morewe've had while we've been in Puerto Rico. I had the airline chicken, which was amazing. My wife had the skirt steak with mushroom risotto, which was unbelievable. I also highly recommend the smoked old fashion. The service was great too. Highly attentive and knew the menu well.

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El Gato Negro

2.6(35 reviews)

0.6 km

On a Monday , One hour to brig the beer ‍ and the food a lot longer. The view is excellent, On a…read moreweekend or holiday, don't try.

Good place to eat I go there every year when I go to Puerto Rico is located in joyuda Cabo Rojoread more

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Carrucho con tostones

Tino's Restaurant

3.8(36 reviews)

0.6 km

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One of my favorite moments in Puerto Rico was taking my parents to my dad's favorite restaurant…read more We started with a sampler of appetizers, and everything was fresh and delicious. I ordered the mixed seafood mofongo, and it was absolutely amazing--full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was relaxed and family-friendly, and most importantly, we enjoyed quality time together while sharing great food and wonderful conversations. Moments like these are the ones I treasure the most.

Food was good. I ordered the fried fish with sorullitos and mom and grandma ordered the fish…read moremofongo. The food was good but, it was missing salt or some seasoning. The ambience was very nice and you could see the ocean. The service was pretty bad although, they were very busy. Ps. I didn't take pictures of the food, but here's one of the ocean.

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Cayo Azul

4.1(22 reviews)

•$$$

Cayo Azul 《Cayo…read moreAzul》 se caracteriza por sus carnes y mariscos frescos acompañados de un servicio de primera. Allí podrás disfrutar de tu almuerzo o cena con una vista espectacular al Mar Caribe, Isla de Ratones y los mejores atardeceres de el Oeste. Además de sus vinos y cócteles, ahora podrás acompañar sus deliciosos platos con la sangría más premiada en P.R. Carr. 102 Km. 14.6 Bo. Joyuda, Cabo Rojo (939)394-7521 Lun - Jue: 1:00p.m.- 8:00p.m. Vier - Sab: 12:00p.m.- 10:00p.m. Dom - 12:00p.m.- 9:

Steak stuffed with shrimp with cilantro sauce was very good. But wait was about and hour or so but…read moresit outside (plan to bide the time with a drink or two) and watch a sunset light up water that resembles the old brick streets in San Juan.

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Astrid C.

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10 years ago

La experiencia comenzó como una placentera, los aperitivos estuvieron exquisitos. Luego, nos tuvieron como una 1hr o + esperando por la comida. Cosa que entiendo, ya que ese día habían graduaciones y muchas familias salen a comer, nos dijeron que por la mañana había sido igual. Entonces, si ya le había pasado por la mañana, y saben que son dos sesiones de graduaciones, ¿por qué no activaron más personal para servir? En fin, llegó la comida y después de tanta espera no cumplió con las expectativas. PERO lo PEOR DE LA NOCHE ocurrió al llegar al momento de pedir el postre. Sabía exactamente lo que quería, lo llevaba pensando toda a tarde. Iba a pedir un cheescake frito, pues voy a pedirlo y le pregunto al mesero que si podía pedirlo con chocolate por encima, y el Sr. de muy mala forma y malcriado me dice "Si alteramos nuestra receta, y no te gusta vamos a tener que cobrártelo. Te estoy advirtiendo de la política del restaurante." O sea, ¿cual receta? le pregunté si era que el cheescake estaba relleno de guayaba que ahi entendía si iba a saber malo, pero me dijo que no. Si se lo estaba pidiendo de esa manera, es porque lo he probado anteriormente y CLARAMENTE sé que me gusta así. Y ven acá, ¿si lo pedía con guayaba no me lo iba a cobrar? NO ENTIENDO Perdió una venta en ese plato, y unos clientes que podían convertirse en potenciales recurrentes. ---------------------------- The experience started as a pleasant one, appetizers were delicious. Then, they had us waiting 1h or + for food. Which I understand, because that day a graduation had occurred and many families go out to eat, they told us that morning had been full also. So if it had happened in the morning, and they know that there are two sessions of graduations, why they did not activate more staff to serve? Anyway, the food arrived and after waiting so long it failed to meet expectations. BUT the WORST of the NIGHT occurred upon arrival at the time of ordering dessert. I knew exactly what I wanted, I had been thinking about it all through dinner. I was going to ask for a fried cheescake, so I ask for it and asked the waiter if I could order it with chocolate on top, and the waiter, in a very bad mood and bratty says "If we alter our recipe, and you do not like we are going to have to charge you for it. I'm warning you about the restaurant policy. " So, what recipe? I asked if the cheescake was stuffed with guava, there I understand that it would have definitely been bad, but he said no. If I was asking for it that way, it's because I've tried it before and CLEARLY know I like that. And come here, if I asked him for guava, was he not going to charge? I DO NOT UNDERSTAND He lost a sale on that plate, and clients who could become potential recurrent. read more

Rodney C.

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6 years ago

Right now I considered one of the Top Restaurants in the Joyuda área in the Town of Cabo Rojo. The waitresses and waiters are extremely knowledgeable and provide excellent service. Look for the seafood stuffed fish fillets, the side must be a plantain mofongo. Pricing is completely affordable you won't be disappointed. read more

Daileen V.

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7 years ago

The food was good but the prices were very high. We've been to better restaurants and the prices are more reasonable.

Giselle C.

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6 years ago

La salsa criolla del mofongo desabrida. El sabor del pescado podrían esmerarse más. Pueden mejorar.

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