was one of the more lowkey/hole in the wall places i went to during my time in san juan, but was…read moredefinitely one of the most memorable! they have a bunch of delicious juices to choose from and all of their entrees are HUGE and did not disappoint. i ordered the ceviche which comes w a side and we picked the plantains. the dish was so plentiful you can def share it w another person. we also ordered a side of fries and they may have been some of the best fries i've ever had. it was so hot and perfectly crispy and paired perfectly w the spicy mayo they have!

Food was really good. I had the pollo and carne sampler (chicken and beef). Service was great…read more There were only a few people drinking. It was kinda loud but fun atmosphere ambiance. And when in Puerto Rico you have to have a Madalla.

We had an amazing meal at La Madre! We ordered the chicken tacos, chicken broth soup, chicken and…read moreshrimp fajitas, cheese quesadilla, fresh watermelon juice, and a watermelon margarita. Every single dish was excellent, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. If you're looking for great Mexican food in Old San Juan, La Madre is definitely worth a visit.

La Madre in Viejo San Juan really hit the spot when we were all craving something other than hotel…read morefood--and specifically, good Mexican food. It absolutely delivered. The vibe was great, the food was fresh and well made, and the service was friendly overall. A fun bonus: we actually got to see the famous rock band Maná dining there, which was such a cool surprise! We ordered quite a bit--the chips and queso, chips and guac, hot sauce, tamale, rice and beans, kids cheese quesadilla, and veggie fajitas. The kids' quesadilla was a huge hit with our 5-year-old (who is a picky eater and devoured it). The veggie fajitas were decent and tasty, though for the price I would have liked a bit more on the plate in terms of sides. There was a small hiccup where cilantro was accidentally added to one of my dishes, and it did take quite a while for the corrected dish to come out, but they were very kind about it. That said, everything else was enjoyable and the overall experience was still very good. Overall, a great spot for solid Mexican food in Old San Juan with a fun atmosphere and fresh flavors.

The food is phenomenal. The rib eye tacos, the dip, tiradito... and key lime pie it's to die for. 5…read morestars

Im afraid to tell you that, just like me before today, you have been making poor life choices, if…read moreyou have never been to Paulina's Escanes. Walk, run, drive, float, fly, cancel that trip to Hawaii; do what you need to do; Eat dinner here immediately! I mean like, right now. It's 4am and you're in Wisconsin? Don't care. You should be here. I went out looking for a healthy salad after days of eating very rich foods. Planned to go to Opa! Opa was packed, but the doors were locked and the sign was off, despite not closing for another hour according to maps. Oh well. What's this up here? Paulina's. Ok let me check Yelp. Great ratings let's see if they have salads. Right on Ashford, indoor and outdoor seating. It was packed and there was 45 minutes til close. So I went straight to the bar. The server/bartender gave me the best service on this trip. She was prompt, checked in me at the right time, spoke to me in Spanish when I tried but English when I needed to. She was warm and smiled to everyone. While she made drinks i asked random things about the island, the language, and she seemed happy to tell me about it. Vibe was elegant, slightly high scale. I didn't know until I saw the menu... oh this is a Mexican restaurant! I drank an old fashion. It was delicious but tasted a little weak. Not sure how that can be when it's all liquor basically. Maybe I was just in a mode. But it was good. In retrospect, wtf am I drinking an old fashion for? Should have had something more Caribbean! They had a great looking salad called El Orgánico iirc. But then I saw this interesting dish that came with a side salad. It is called "Torta elote de escanes" I think. Something like that. In Arizona a torta is a sandwich on a bun de Frances or Bolio. So I was struck when I read the description. Something about a corn soufflé, with green chiles. Sounded good but not crazy good. But then it went on "this is the one thing you should order at Paulina." Ok, who am I to argue? I ordered the torta elote; and two taquitos de pollo al pastor. (Chicken pastor tacos). She explained that the torts also had mushrooms and sour cream and is that ok. Yes, sounds great! Tacos came out first. Fantastic! I live in Arizona and am no stranger to pastor. This was top tier; probably the best I've had. Insanely tender chicken on a pan-toasted tortilla with pineapple and some sauce. Out of this world. But honestly, compared to what's coming next, I almost forgot all about those perfect tacos. Out comes the "torta". It looks like a rectangle piece of cornbread with crème and tomatoes on top. Served simply on a white flat plate, soufflé (torta) on the left, and the salad on the right. Ate the salad first. It was the low light. Fresh and tasty, but the dressing needs a bit more pop imo: maybe vinegar. I cut off a piece of the corn bread thing, being sure to include a bit of every ingredient. I'm lost for words. I don't know what to say. This is the perfect creation. This is a godly creation. I will never forget this. Now, as I mentioned, I'm from Arizona. So I love corn. I live green chiles. These are southwest flavors so maybe I'm biased. But this thing was perfect in every way as far as I'm concerned. What she said was sour cream I think was actually crème fraiche. But I don't care what you call it. Torta, sour cream, whatever! One of the best dishes I've eaten in my life. 6 stars.

The foods are so delicious . Their ambiance is so beautiful with live DJ music on 5 de Mayo…read morefestival. The service is excellent. I would love to come back there again next time.

I was so disappointed with this place. I ordered the carnitas chilaquiles and coffee, and they…read moreweren't great. Coffee was bitter despite all of whipped cream, chocolate sauce and Oreos. The tortilla chips and carnitas were bland, and the salsa verde was sweet. I definitely did not expect for the sauce to be sweet at all. The only thing I liked were the eggs, but also it's hard to mess up eggs :/ Our server was really nice, food was ready in less than 15min, and music was great! but those were the only highlights about this restaurant.

Walking along Ashford Avenue in San Juan, we remembered reading about Tacos & Tequila in the…read moreCondado Vanderbilt hotel. So, we decided to stop by for a bite. We chose seating outside (of course). The area is beautiful with views of the ocean and a nice breeze. There was a small pool on the other side of our table with 6 in pool loungers. Very cool. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. My husband had Tinga tacos which were so flavorful and fresh. I opted for the Birria tacos which I have never had (gasp). Omgoodness - talk about a flavor explosion! The shredded beef ribs were super tender and filled with all sorts of goodness! If you are in the area, definitely stop by for a treat!

I'm staying at the hotel and decided to try the restaurant for a late lunch by the pool shortly…read moreafter I arrived. Unfortunately, it was a pretty disappointing first meal. I ordered the quesadillas and a traditional margarita. The margarita was okay, but very average. The quesadillas were the biggest disappointment. They lacked flavor and were definitely overpriced for the quality. For what I paid, I expected them to be much better. Overall, not the best first impression, especially for a restaurant located at the hotel.

The first thing I loved was the art. The ambiance was amazing. Then, the food was superb, topped…read moreby an outstanding service. What else can you ask for?

Staying at the hotel above and on our way back in, they captured us with the live music! The…read moreambiance and music won us to stop for a desert before calling it a night. It was a little rocky service wise... We sat for a while with absolutely zero acknowledgment. Not even a quick greet. Enough to where we considered just getting up and calling it a night. There were 6 guests at the bar... and at one point, 7 staff members behind the bar avoiding our direction. It was silly to watch. We held in though for a few more minutes and added in the tropical crème brulee. Presentation was great, but taste wasn't amazing. Not the crispy top layer we were looking for and more of a thicker tapioca base. The music really wins this place. Maybe the dinner items are a better choice. If you're in the mood for a little live music, great to just sit back and relax.

While I will say the food was pretty good, I don't think they are fans of tourists. While walking…read moreby from the next door coffee place, I saw a man on the porch area sitting at a table so I decided to stop in to grab some food to take back to the hotel. One of the employees was further in, wiping down some of the bar stools, and she kept giving me side eye. So I asked if they were open and she said yes. I ended up ordering a shrimp burrito but there was some confusion so it wasn't made right away. The employee that makes the food ended up coming back out about 10 minutes later to ask what I wanted in it. Then they asked what kind of sauce I wanted on it and I said sour cream is fine. The counter employee made some kind of comment about me being American to the lady who was making the food. I also ended up having to ask for the Powerade I paid for (and even though there were multiple flavors, she just pulled the closest one and gave it to me) and the prices varied from the posted board. While the food was very good, my shrimp burrito with rice and beans was awesome, I don't know if I would come back just because it seems like they don't like tourists very much.

This is a local grab and go place. You can also seat and eat. The food took a while to get. Food…read morewas okay, but could have been better. The fish tacos were the best ones. The chicken taco was supposed to be julienne (shredded), but it was strips. Got a side of beans but it was mainly juice. Definitely not fine dining but a good quick in between snack. Food: fish tacos, shrimp taco, chicken taco, side of beans

The food was outstanding ! we had the steak fajita plate, chips with salsas and guacamole and…read moreChurros with ice cream. the environment was very welcoming with great service. definitely recommend!!

My Husband and I are in Puerto Rico to celebrate our 40th anniversary…read more Besides Puerto Rican food we decided to try TomatePR because we love Mexican and the reviews were great. We were married in Zihuataneho Mexico, were spoiled with good Mexican food living in Chicago, and find after moving outside Nashville, we have craved better Mexican food, so we came here. Gina came to our table to make sure all was OK with wait staff, and food we were eating. Well, it was MORE than OK! Food was wonderful, made fresh, and all questions and requests were answered. She did make us feel like "old friends", and after a long incredible dinner, she offed us 2 tequila shots, and played our "special married song" for our special anniversary. We both had tears in our eyes as that was so special. She took photos for Facebook (but we do not belong) so we are hoping she texts them to my husband who gave her our number. Thank you Gina, all the people who took care of us. Please go there for an excellent meal, margaritas, and the best service. We are going to try to go back before this vacation ends. G&B