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Espectacular! Estaba tan rico, fresco, y el ambiente era 10/10!! You can park on the side of the rode. We got 3 chillo Fritos, with tostones, arepa de coco. Amazing! That arepa de coco is burned into my heart forever. Soooo good! We got fresh lemonade, again, soooo good!! And you MUST get the passion fruit pique. It's house made and the best pique I've had in Fajardo.
We came to check it out to see if it had a generator. There was a power outage (island wide) and also pouring rain when we came. On the app it said it was closed, but when we got there it was open. There was not much parking. We went up to the window and ordered. The woman at the window told us that the snapper was fresh and was just caught today. The back had some cool seating next to the ocean and we got a visitor :)! A woman that lives here said that it comes every day. You could also see small sharks swimming around in the ocean. Shortly after we started looking into the ocean our food came out (maybe 8 minutes). Everyone was super nice. We got two fresh, fried snappers, fries, plantains, and a salad. The plantain was ok, but the fish and fries were super good. I loved it! Im begging you to go. (if you like fish, of course!)
The food was so delicious and amazing. The whole fish was about $25 but definitely worth it. The customer service was really great and the lady explained all the menu items in detail. There was one lady who was a bit rude to us and ignored us at the front. But the other lady there was so attentive that it made up for it. I would come back again!
The food was very good. However, I am giving them 3 stars due to the bad service. We waited a very long time for the waiter to take our order. We ordered a second round of drinks which never came. According to the waiter the bartender left on break and didn't say anything. The whole fried fish was fresh and tasty as well as the grilled octopus, they just need to work on better service.
First, this is a 'local' dining experience. No frills, no alcohol and we didn't have table service. We ordered at the counter and then they brought it to us. Why should you go here? For great food, great view, great experience. Parking was precarious The Sunday afternoon that we went there, my husband let me out of the car and then squeezed our rental against the rock wall across from the place. I know, I'm not really selling this place, right? It was one of the most unique experiences we had here. We were starving after getting off the ferry from Vieques. There were lots of restaurants in the area, but the reviews here got my attention and it's where I decided we had to go. There was a rope blocking the entrance to the tables. Apparently the staff decides whether you get to have a seat and thank goodness we passed the test. I didn't see anyone refused service. We may have been the only tourist there that day. It appeared to be mostly locals. There is not much english spoken here, but they worked with us. I ordered the whole fried red snapper which came in small, medium or large size and was devine. I highly recommend it and wish I had ordered a bigger size. Rob got the octopus that was marinated, chopped and in a pita. It was good, but not as excellent as the fish. They had coconut or plain arepas too. I will admit I was a bit intimidated because of my lack of understanding the spanish menu and wished I had done a bit more research before I tried to order, but the fish was really what I wanted and got. We sat at a counter facing the water and soon realized there were numerous giant tarpons roiling in the water hoping to catch the heads and bones of the fish that customers tossed to them. It was quite entertaining. We also watched boats going back and forth. There was a lovely breeze. They serve a nonalcoholic pina colada that was delicious. If we go back to this area, I will definitely go here again. It has a homey, laid back atmosphere, with great views and food. I think there is something for everyone to eat here. We both left here happy.
Good fried fish: Nice and fresh. No designated parking, just on the street. Little hold-in-the-wall place but the views are good of the harbor. Staff were friendly but the ordering process was confusing. You order first, then get to sit if there is availability. Definitely a locals type of place but they were friendly to us out-of-towners. Lemonade is really good too. This really would be a 3-star place but the views make it worth it.
Seafood restaurant at its best location of the eastern island tip. Your table is overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean and the huge tarpon fish are swimming in front of you. The staff (maybe the owner) is extremely friendly when you look at or act like you can't speak Spanish. We are not even Hungary, but we just want to keep experiencing the local community without any trace of the mainland influence. We had a very refreshing octopus salad and cod fish stew. The homemade lemonade is something you shall have in a warm day. What tops the best of the best is the view. Priceless.
An absolute GEM! As a lover of fresh seafood in unassuming spots, this was by far my favorite meal during my trip to PR. I got the fried snapper, a cup of mixed seafood, and chicken tenders. This is a seafood spot, but the tenders are not to be slept on. Of course the fish and cup of seafood was delicious, but I cannot get my mind off of the arepa de coco! Eating while enjoying the sea breeze, it literally could not get better! Can't wait to come back! read more
I might have to come back to Puerto Rico just to go to this complete hole in the wall roadside waters edge seafood shack. You come for the fresh snapper. They ask if you want small,medium or large and they weigh it in front of you. Delivered to you as you sit on barstools overlooking a shore full of hungry tarpons. The sauce and the pina coladas are also a must. Feed the tarpons with the fish skulls after you pick the carcass clean. It's that good. What a find! read more
4 months ago
Espectacular! Estaba tan rico, fresco, y el ambiente era 10/10!! You can park on the side of the rode. We got 3 chillo Fritos, with tostones, arepa de coco. Amazing! That arepa de coco is burned into my heart forever. Soooo good! We got fresh lemonade, again, soooo good!! And you MUST get the passion fruit pique. It's house made and the best pique I've had in Fajardo. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
We came to check it out to see if it had a generator. There was a power outage (island wide) and also pouring rain when we came. On the app it said it was closed, but when we got there it was open. There was not much parking. We went up to the window and ordered. The woman at the window told us that the snapper was fresh and was just caught today. The back had some cool seating next to the ocean and we got a visitor :)! A woman that lives here said that it comes every day. You could also see small sharks swimming around in the ocean. Shortly after we started looking into the ocean our food came out (maybe 8 minutes). Everyone was super nice. We got two fresh, fried snappers, fries, plantains, and a salad. The plantain was ok, but the fish and fries were super good. I loved it! Im begging you to go. (if you like fish, of course!) read more
2 years ago
OMG We got the fried snapper with the arepa and sweet potato fries I am from Florida and this is one of the best snappers I ever had The home made arepa accentuated the snapper and the sweet potato fries were the bomb It's a small little place but one of the best fish places in Farjardo read more
1 year ago
The food was so delicious and amazing. The whole fish was about $25 but definitely worth it. The customer service was really great and the lady explained all the menu items in detail. There was one lady who was a bit rude to us and ignored us at the front. But the other lady there was so attentive that it made up for it. I would come back again! read more
1 year ago
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4 years ago
The food was very good. However, I am giving them 3 stars due to the bad service. We waited a very long time for the waiter to take our order. We ordered a second round of drinks which never came. According to the waiter the bartender left on break and didn't say anything. The whole fried fish was fresh and tasty as well as the grilled octopus, they just need to work on better service. read more
3 years ago
Excellent food and service! The arepa de coco con camaron was delicious! Fresh lemonade and qmazing views. read more
First, this is a 'local' dining experience. No frills, no alcohol and we didn't have table service. We ordered at the counter and then they brought it to us. Why should you go here? For great food, great view, great experience. Parking was precarious The Sunday afternoon that we went there, my husband let me out of the car and then squeezed our rental against the rock wall across from the place. I know, I'm not really selling this place, right? It was one of the most unique experiences we had here. We were starving after getting off the ferry from Vieques. There were lots of restaurants in the area, but the reviews here got my attention and it's where I decided we had to go. There was a rope blocking the entrance to the tables. Apparently the staff decides whether you get to have a seat and thank goodness we passed the test. I didn't see anyone refused service. We may have been the only tourist there that day. It appeared to be mostly locals. There is not much english spoken here, but they worked with us. I ordered the whole fried red snapper which came in small, medium or large size and was devine. I highly recommend it and wish I had ordered a bigger size. Rob got the octopus that was marinated, chopped and in a pita. It was good, but not as excellent as the fish. They had coconut or plain arepas too. I will admit I was a bit intimidated because of my lack of understanding the spanish menu and wished I had done a bit more research before I tried to order, but the fish was really what I wanted and got. We sat at a counter facing the water and soon realized there were numerous giant tarpons roiling in the water hoping to catch the heads and bones of the fish that customers tossed to them. It was quite entertaining. We also watched boats going back and forth. There was a lovely breeze. They serve a nonalcoholic pina colada that was delicious. If we go back to this area, I will definitely go here again. It has a homey, laid back atmosphere, with great views and food. I think there is something for everyone to eat here. We both left here happy. read more
Good fried fish: Nice and fresh. No designated parking, just on the street. Little hold-in-the-wall place but the views are good of the harbor. Staff were friendly but the ordering process was confusing. You order first, then get to sit if there is availability. Definitely a locals type of place but they were friendly to us out-of-towners. Lemonade is really good too. This really would be a 3-star place but the views make it worth it. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Very good fresh fish but pretty expensive.Location is good especially the huge fish right in the water that people often throw little pieces of food to watch them jump out ... sometimes a seagull will snatch food mid-air read more
4 years ago
Seafood restaurant at its best location of the eastern island tip. Your table is overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean and the huge tarpon fish are swimming in front of you. The staff (maybe the owner) is extremely friendly when you look at or act like you can't speak Spanish. We are not even Hungary, but we just want to keep experiencing the local community without any trace of the mainland influence. We had a very refreshing octopus salad and cod fish stew. The homemade lemonade is something you shall have in a warm day. What tops the best of the best is the view. Priceless. read more
5 years ago
Delicious fresh food, you can see the fish right in front! Love this place and the wonderful hospitality!! Best arepas ever!!!!!! read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
A little local fresh fish restaurant which is incredible. The arepas with fresh octopus, conch and crab is to die for them we ordered the fried fish and that was spectacular. read more
7 years ago
Delicious fresh fish that you eat waterside. Beautiful view and very friendly staff. Lovely experience. read more
4 years ago
Wow! Location, location, location! This is a simple hole-in-the-wall spot w/ a million dollar view of the water. Don't get it twisted though, they know how to prepare a fried fish! Our group of 8 showed up and wedged into water-side stools on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The water was lapping up on the rocks, large fish were literally swimming up near the banks, and boats are sailing by. Staff was super friendly, and we quickly ordered from the limited menu. One quirk is that you have to go next door for drinks. Several of us walked over and picked up lots of Medalla light, rum drinks, and other libations while our food was being prepared. By the time we finished our 1st round, food started coming. The favorite dish was unquestionably the whole fried red snapper. So hot, fresh, and delicious. As other Yelpers have indicated, this was one of my favorite meals and experiences in PR. Will no doubt be back when in the area. read more
7 years ago
13 years ago
Five stars just for freshest ingredients used in all the dishes at this non pretentious seafood shack along the shore near El Conquistador. Highly recommended for fresh seafood and magical tropical shore atmosphere read more
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10 years ago
There are places that are so good you keep going back year after year. I have been doing just that here for 20 years. Never a regret! My favorites are arepas filled with cod or crab, fried whole snapper with plantains and chapin turnovers. Not to be missed! Only opens Friday to Sunday. read more
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Carretera Cabezas de San Juan S/N
Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738
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