wow wow wow the red…read moresnapper was delicious! I had the lobster which was delicious and the beans and rice was so good! The service was quick and we sat on the inside. I would definitely be back again. We had a party of 10 and people were served very quickly.

I don't leave many 5 star reviews but this spot is top notch. It doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside, but it's a power play in the food scene. The customer service is friendly and great and the food was awesome. We did the Whole Red Snapper, the Skirt Steak, and Can Can Pork chop and washed t all down with some Coconut Margaritas. The food is delicious, all meticulously and carefully prepared and presented beautifully. This is definitely a must do when in the PR.

Food was great, the girl who was our waitress was also great, sort of... however it took over an…read morehour to get the food. She was weeded with so many people and it took too long to get simple appetizers. The restaurants ambiance is nice, but didn't see many plátano trees even though it is called el platanal. Food was also a little cold, so it might have been sitting there. Fish lacked flavor, the Sazon was all in one place.

We came through Piñones and looking for something not fried, which is the opposite of why you go to…read morePiñones, lol! Ended up at El Platanal. It's one of the first places you come to when entering the whole food area. However, you have to go up the hilly road to find the parking lot. The place is nice with indoor and outdoor seating. Outside it has an area with 2 TV's, basketball was playing. I loved all the decor. There are chickens and chicks around the restaurant and a cat that stopped by our table. BEWARE of the mosquitoes. We sat outdoors and I made a mention of the mosquitos and Mara said they had just run out of bug spray. One person in our party was wearing shorts and got bitten quite a bit. Mara was our waitress. She was extremely helpful and nice. We ordered the plantain soup, the avocado stuffed with cod fish and tri-fongo, and the sopa de mariscos with tostones. All was delicious.

Good food and drink for a very nice price. The service is great and the ambiance is great too.read more

We were visiting PR and as we were driving back into San Juan our guide suggested this place to…read moregrab a bite. Our guide said that PR is know for their fish, although I was disappointed in my fish. I ordered the red snapper plate with tostones and salad. The fish didn't have flavor to make it memorable. The service was okay, and the environment was nice to eat outside and enjoy the scenery.

Great food! Arepas y Camarones y tostones. Th area is clean with a nice breeze off the water…read more Open air place with lots of seating. Great Mojito de Coco! Server was very nice and attentive. Parking is limited.

The food was ok but the drinks were probably what we enjoyed the most …read more The lobster was artificial so I wasn't a fan of that . The chicken on the stick was tender and hot . The hotdog and cheese was a no mo not good at all . The waitress was nice and friendly.

What a great food experience!!! Casita Miramar easily earned a spot in my top 2 restaurants I've…read morehad the pleasure of dining at in Puerto Rico when it comes to quality food and an overall amazing experience. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, and the service was excellent from beginning to end,from the hostess to the servers and bussers. Our server, Jeffery, was amazing! He was energetic, professional, attentive, and you can genuinely tell he takes his position seriously. I loved that! We were greeted with complimentary sopa de plátano and bacalaítos, and I was NOT expecting to love them as much as I did. This was by far the best sopa de plátano I've ever had. I never thought I could fall in love with a soup, but here we are! (I ordered a whole extra regular size bowl )The bacalaítos were another surprise because they're normally not something I order or even particularly like--and I've tried quite a few in my life--but these were absolutely delicious. My S/O and I shared the churrasco with arroz mamposteao, along with a side of avocado salad and majado de viandas. Everything was a straight 10/10. Not one disappointment on the table. They also make an amazing Rojo Pico, which was the perfect addition to the experience. 100% recommend Casita Miramar. Don't overthink JUST GO! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and most importantly, genuinely delicious, quality Puerto Rican food. This place absolutely deserves the hype and its spot in my top two!

The workers were honestly the sweetest. the environment is so welcoming and calm…read more although i wasn't very happy with the food. i went with my family and we found the food very bland and overpriced!! my mom LOVES cooking and she could tell when frozen beans are served to her. the food tasted old and the rice look like it was reheated from days ago.. definitely might be a tourist trap. the aesthetics are beautiful but isn't worth the price. on the good side, they sell natural juices and the parcha juice was the best i ever had!!

Donde Olga was exactly what we needed after a long flight and an even longer walk--a cold Medalla,…read morea Don Q coco con Sprite, and a covered patio with a genuinely great breeze. Solid start. This is a classic chinchorro spot, so we went straight for the fried stuff: a bacalaito and two pastelillos (langosta y carne). The pastelillos were the real stars--perfectly crunchy, flaky, and stuffed with well-seasoned fillings. Our server accidentally broke the carne one and, without missing a beat, threw in an extra on the house. That kind of easygoing generosity is exactly the vibe you want from a roadside spot. The bacalaito had great flavor, though I'd have loved a little more crunch on it. Service was friendly and fast throughout. All of this (food, drinks, tax, and tip) came in under $25. No complaints there. If you're doing the chinchorreando thing along Route 187, put Donde Olga on the list. Highly recommend.

Quick service, but the food is only being reheated to serve. One of our fritters was too crunchy…read moreand the temperature was barely warm. The flavors were good though. Completely outdoor seating but it's covered by the mountains and trees so seems to remain cool year-round. Lovely vibe. Recommend asking for food made to order to really enjoy your experience.

When planning my first trip to PR I scoured tiktok for food recommendations! And this place was…read moreremarkably noted as Bad Bunny's favorite restaurant, and I understand why! The service was immediate & so welcoming! The restaurant had a very homey feel, like you know someone's family recipes are being used. The food was 10/10, hands down, everything was absolutely delicious! The sangria - to die for! Loved every bit of it! Def a staple if you plan on making the trip!!!

Overhyped. The service was bad, and the wait for my takeout order was ridiculous. When I finally…read morewent to ask what was taking so long, the guy told me, "OMG, I forgot to put your order in." Seriously? After waiting all that time, I finally got my food and the order was wrong. On top of that, the food was overly salty. Yo soy boricua, but does everyone on the island heavily salt their food? Because never in my life have I had white rice from a legit, authentic Puerto Rican restaurant that was that salty This place was honestly a one-and-done for me. After hearing people hype it up and claim it was one of the best, the experience was a major disappointment. I make this food daily so it ain't anything special to me lol I only came here because my gf wanted some hole in the wall type of food.

There isn't anything much better than enjoying some fried Puerto Rican food and a piña colada at a…read moreplace with amazing views of the ocean. We were on our way to the beach one day when we decided to stop here to grab a bite to eat and a refreshing adult beverage. We came at the right time too because every day after that this place was jam packed with people. We parked in their parking lot and walked over to the bar and the bartender told us to grab a seat wherever we liked so we grabbed a table by the trail by the water. It was a great spot with beautiful views. The service was a little slow for only having about 6 patrons other than us but we weren't in a hurry and the waiters were both very friendly. I did get a little impatient at one point and walked over to the little fried food area in the front and ordered something while we were waiting on our order and the waiter saw me and his face was like wtf my guy. lol. I was hungry bro! We ordered: - Pifa Colada Palo Viejo 3/5 - Frape Mango 4/5 - Side Tostones Platano 3/5 - Side Amarillo 3/5 - Alcapurrias Jueyes 3/5 The food was so so and the drinks were okay but the vibes of this place are on point. I'll definitely stop by again when I am on my way to Piñones, Loíza, or Luquillo. Have fun and enjoy my friends ;)

I came here on a Wednesday evening with three other people, we were driving down the highway…read morelooking for a beachside spot and landed on this restaurant after the beautiful lights captured our attention. Food was delicious and in front of a gorgeous beach - I'd recommend Calamari, Ceviche, fritters and the churrasco mofongo! PLEASE NOTE-- service in PR is always pretty SLOW. Waiters are so kind and patient, but just know the actual service can be veryyyy slow. For any sit down restaurants, always be ready to spend ~2 hours on average lol. Sometimes it's faster but sometimes it's slower... Many of the reviews give low ratings due to service/timeliness, but that's just a Puerto Rico standard so I don't think they should get dinged (!)

Look, were we at an alcapurria spot ordering pastelillos? Yes. Do we regret it? Absolutely not…read more We got one each of vegetariano, cebolla y queso, pollo, and guayaba con queso. The vegetariano was mid, but the other three? No complaints. But honestly, the food is only part of the story here. The vibe is everything. Salsa playing, high energy, warm service. We rolled in late and hungry, looking for sweet refuge from La Placita crowds, and they welcomed us like we belonged there. The music started out mixed, but at some point it shifted to Contra La Corriente front to back. We were enjoying our pastelillos, singing along to No Me Conoces, minding our own business when... el apagón. Not the whole Placita, just a couple spots including this one. The staff didn't miss a beat. Flashlights came out, mood lighting appeared, and nobody rushed us. We finished our food. We paid. We left happy. 5 stars because some experiences are bigger than the sum of their parts. This was one of them.

This is not a polished, Instagram-perfect restaurant and that's exactly the point. That's why I…read morelove it so much. Tucked inside La Placita de Santurce, its a small, casual, almost hidden spot that's usually packed with locals. Think plastic chairs, outdoor tables, music playing and a constant flow of people coming in for a quick bite or drink. Feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a restaurant. I've been coming here for years and this is what I've learned, take it from a local. For a quick bite, alcapurrias are a MUST -- especially beef or crab. Also the "pastelillos" are amazing-- corn beef, chorizo, morcilla... Everything freshly made to order. Now, if you want to sit down and enjoy an authentic Puerto Rican meal, here are some of my favorites: chuletas fritas, chicharrones de pollo, bistec encebollado and carne frita-- of course with a side of rice and beans or tostones for the win. Bottom line: you come here for flavor and authenticity, not comfort. Enjoy

This meal was spectacular. Don't expect speedy service in this restaurant or any restaurant in…read morePuerto Rico for that matter. I highly recommend this dish. If you love flavor, don't like bland unsalted food, go to Cueva Del Mar. It was the first restaurant we ate at in PR and we made sure it was the last! Great food! Strong drinks!

If you're looking for the best asopao on the island... your search stops here…read more I've never had something like this before. The flavor was ridiculous in the best way possible, the shrimp was perfectly cooked, and the tostones were notably fresh. 10/10- you MUST go. Out of all of the gumbo variations I've had from countless regions, Puerto Rico's is my favorite. Particularly from La Cueva Del Mar. Our server, Nicole, was an angel. She is SO SWEET. She made the experience even better!!! It was packed and very loud at 7pm on a Thursday, which is a nonissue for me, but if your party prefers a quiet meal, be mindful of timing.