Best local restaurant on the V island! Everything is sooooo delicious, fresh and prepared with sincerity. Environment is very cozy and comfortable, surrounded by passion fruit veins. read more

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This was the best restaurant we visited in Vieques. The service was great and food was excellent!

Highly recommend this place if you are lookimg for some authentic home-cooked food in a rustic setting away from the tourist strip. The family was hanging out outside chatting when we turned up mid-afternoon but sprung to action to get our order out fast! (A nice change when most places in PR seem to be in no hurry at all!) It's a small menu that changes depending on what they're cooking that day but I think you're safe to assume there will be fresh fish, rice and plantains available. We ordered a whole baked fish and it was absolutely delicious and very fresh. We're glad we went here and got to taste some authentic local food and support a local family. The only downside was the mosquitos, put some bug spray on before you go! read more

Absolutely LOVE this authentic Puerto Rican food. Small, family owned business that pays amazing attention to detail and treats us with such kindness and respect every time we go. This is the very best restaurant on the island, on my opinion. The food and service can not be beat! read more

Rancho Choli - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

This is exactly the kind of place I look for when traveling, fresh, authentic food made from scratch. My husband got the pork and I got the dish. Both were cooked to perfection. I wish we were staying here longer because we would probably eat here for every dinner. read more

Rancho Choli - Fish with white rice, beans and plantains - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

We are staying around the corner and were recommended this great spot. The owners make all food in house fresh and there is a great selection. If you want authentic local Puerto Rican food on the island this is the spot. Victor was engaging and had a great attitude. How could you not in this place ? read more

Rancho Choli - Chicken, steak, arepas, and rice and bean. - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

OMG we waited 45 min for our food..only 2 other people were at the restaurant so this was not a busy time. Also it was 33 dollars for 3 arepas and one order of chicharrons. Too expensive for a random little restaurant (also this was to go). No prices are listed on the menu so it's good to ask ahead of time. The bread on the arepas was excellent. The shrimp on had the tails on so that was annoying. Conch was good! The chicharrons were pretty much only fat. Not done correctly. We ended up giving a ton of it to the wild dogs. Worth getting an arepa but remember everyone is on island time. read more

Good cute place but no prices on the menu which was annoying as we had to ask all prices to avoid tourist trap surprises at the end. Annonced prices were not the same at the end when we received the check. Mero (fish) was charged 20 (instead of 18 annouced) and rice and beans was 5 instead of 3... soup was 10 (overpriced too in my opinion). Not a big deal as they have to make a living but felt trapped when paying... Beside that, mero (whole fish) was huge and very good. Soup was ok. Conclusion: maybe a 3.5 but not a 4. read more

Rancho Choli - Whole mero fish. Huge. Charged $20 including rice on the side. For 2 persons. - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

So cute and authentic! Delicious food and great atmosphere. For two of us to eat full meals it was $18.00. The pork chops were amazing! read more

Rancho Choli - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Our favorite go-to in Vieques. The food is simple, fresh and super delicious. It looks like a shack on the side of the road, off the main drag. You order off a board in front--changes depending on what's fresh and what Choly's cooking that day--whole snapper, lobster, roast pork, chicken. Does not disappoint. There's a covered patio around back. If you're lucky, Choly will offer you some of his moonshine! read more

A gem off the beaten path behind the main road through Esperanza. We weren't looking for another expensive, fancy meal and happened upon this little local spot. Their menu consists of mostly Mofongo and they sold out of sweet plantains as we found out when tried to order a second helping and the owner said "that was the last one...enjoy them and eat them slowly". Haha. The ambiance is very local...music from a boom box and picnic tables under a well lit covered area that is painted brightly. The food isn't fast by any means but soaked with flavor and presented well. Maybe next time we'll try something a bit more daring like the octopus mofongo! read more

Wow what a great experience. Had heard good things about this place, so we went to check it out - the food and service exceeded our expectations. First off this place is very quaint, not fancy but cool, not divey but sincere, it doesn't try too hard like some of the other spots on the Malecone. The ambiance is humble but very comfortable. The Food was delicious, my wife and I had the shrimp mofungo and lobster mofungo. Very flavorful, generous portions, too! Finally the owner was one of the nicest people I met on the island. He and his staff were very friendly and welcoming. Really obvious they enjoy cooking for people and take great care in what they make. Im a big fan!! read more

Couldn't understand the high reviews. The place looks like a dump and they weren't serving any of their main dishes that look so good in the photos and that people were raving about. read more

We stopped here before our bio bay tour and shared a bunch of dishes. We arrived at around 6:30 they were out of some of the side dishes. I have to say that the previous yelp reviews and the menu photos make it seem like there is more than what they currently offer so I posted a current menu. Average price per plate is about $12. No seafood was available (frozen and could cook if we wanted). With that said, the pork was amazing and the beans and rice were a nice side dish. The corned beef pasteles were nice to try and I am sure made perfectly, but nothing I would order again unless you could spread it on something. I totally appreciate the family run business and not wanting to make more than what would sell. Good to go to a place off the main Esperanza strip. We'll be back and next time arrive earlier to enjoy their full menu. read more

Rancho Choli - Here is a current menu. Cash only. About $12 for a plate. - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

This unseemingly little restuarant has some big flavours! Although the pork is the default dish around PR, the best dish (imho) is the octupus! The octupus is cooked to a tender texture with an amazing buttery flavour! They speak a little English here and the family that owns the place is extremelly friendly! read more

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We are on our honeymoon...was looking to take hubby to authentic Puerto Rican restaurant -- this is it! Food full of flavor, over the top portions, absolutely friendly family run business...extremely attentive....highly recommend! Muchas gracias Minerva y Yusef. read more

Rancho Choli - Shrimp mofongo - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

We really enjoyed this charming local place a block off the boardwalk. The people were lovely, we got to pick out our fish, lots of locals came by to pick up take away food (a really good sign!), and our meal was delicious. However, no prices on the menu, and I don't think they charge the locals the same price as tourists. I don't usually spend $30 apiece on lunch without alcohol. I deducted a star for the surprise check. Yelp surprised me by rating this place with just $. read more

Rancho Choli - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

This may be one of the worst experiences I've had with customer service. My partner and I went here because I love supporting small family restaurants. The menu was small and without descriptions. I tried to order our food using Spanish, but the counter girl rudely interupted and asked me to not speak Spanish. In Puerto Rico! When we were able to order our food, she brought it over and the rice had lots of pork in it. We asked her to clarify, and she said that WE should have asked if the rice had pork. The attitude was horrendous. She offered to bring us a different kind of rice, but said she'd charge us for both. She also brought drinks that we didn't order, and I took them back to the counter and she said, "I brought them over and asked if you want them and you didn't say no." She rolled her eyes because I didn't want the drinks I didn't order. I was so confused! We were charged $20 for rice we didn't eat, and otherwise the food was less than mediocre. The service was insulting. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

My oh my... the best meal we have had on Vieques! Very fresh, wonderful service, and some great Puerto Rican beats to help you get your groove in while you eagerly anticipate your food. Oh, and the coldest Coca-cola I've ever had. So refreshing on a hot day! read more

Rancho Choli - Lobster, tostones, ribs, and rice & beans. Sooooooo good!' - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

We ate at 5 different locations all rated higher than this and the food here was by far the best. Delicious gruper and ribs as well as wonderful local sides. We were shocked to receive an actual crab body with tasty meat to be dug out for those willing to do so in the yellow rice and crab. If you want authentic food for a great price this short walk in the Esperanza area is well worth it. Be aware they do run out of different meats by the end of the night! read more

This family-run restaurant is a wonderful gem off of the main drag -- perfect for getting away from the crowds and the pricey restaurants and supporting a great local business. The meals are super tasty and the amazing staff helped us pick vegetarian-friendly dishes. The ambiance is really sweet -- they had the whole place decorated for Christmas when we went. Loved it so much we went two nights in a row read more

Amazing just what my family was looking for! The fish was fresh and delicious..and pork melted in your mouth..we would eat here again if we returned to the island read more

We got to pick which fish we wanted cooked for us! Your trip to Vieques isn't complete without a stop here! If you're looking for a true Caribbean treat, this is your place! By far the best red beans and rice on the island, the owner fried our fish, served us and made sure we enjoyed our meal! The ambiance is fun with a relaxed, local feel. Anthony Bourdain needs to make a stop here! HIGHLY recommended! read more

Rancho Choli - Whole Snapper fried with red beans and rice, tostones and sofrito. - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

The food was good...the best yellow rice and beans we had on the trip. Fish was well-made. The girl at the counter had a little attitude...totally unwarranted given that we were polite and not particularly picky. Have the feeling we were given the tourist pricing but I can't verify with a local. Anyway, it's definitely an authentic meal. Bring your bug spray and try to sit directly under a fan. read more

Rancho Choli - Fried fish with yellow rice - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Wonderful customer service and excellent food! Our waiter/cashier was extremely friendly and helpful. We had the roasted pork plate as well as the mixed seafood arepa. Both were delicious! read more

Rancho Choli - Roasted pork - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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This is not really a food truck- it is a permanent restaurant located in a little neighborhood just a block from the main touristy strip. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. The portions were pretty large. Conch arepa has a wonderful flavor. I didn't know what to get, so the recommendation by the lady working the counter was the chicken of the day. Huge order of chicken with rice and beans. Great rice and beans, but I personally thought the chicken was dry and greasy at the same time. But with enough hot sauce, anything can taste good. There was a locally made hot sauce on the table. The fresh juice here was also very good and cheap! Outdoor seating at picnic tables, but there are several fans to sit under. 2 dogs were begging from us the entire time. Very good local spot with "authentic" food. read more

Incredible! Slow roasted pork with a variety of sides available, plus fresh juices. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Service is fast and you can eat there on some picnic tables or take it with you. This is a true gem. Always busy from when they open to when they close. There are a lot of food options on Vieques, and this far surpassed the food at Duffys or Bananas for a fraction of the price. read more

Rancho Choli - Fantastic meal. Pork falls off the bone - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Found this place on Maps, pretty tasty pork ribs and fried pork chunks sides come with a small salad, rice and beans, and your choice of fried plantains or tostones. It was a great meal and it's BYOB. Friendly service with a chill island vibe. The Latin music and artsy murals were also pretty cool. read more

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Recommend by a local for lunch. It's a little place just up the road from the waterfront. We were not disappointed. Great BBQ short ribs! The owner is delightful and provides excellent service. read more

Best monfongo I had in Puerto Rico!! Also the conch was so tasty!! Juice was fresh! Roast pork was good as well. read more

Rancho Choli - Latin American Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Ate here twice during our stay on Vieques. Both meals were great. Authentic food, made fresh. Owner is super friendly.

I give Rancho Chuli five stars because it is so much better than the other food options on the Esperanza strip. For $10 it was enough to feed 2 people and we did not finish everything. The food was also very good. It appears the menu changes daily. They have local dishes, seafood mofongo, roasted meat, rice and beans and other sides. Do yourself a favor and walk five minutes off the tourist area to check it out. The hours were not posted we went at noon and they did not have the roasted meats ready yet. They said the meat would be ready around 3. No idea if this is typical or not. read more

We got a couple of arepas each--conch and mixed seafood. They were spectacular. Bread seemingly made from scratch. Seafood so flavorful. Homemade hot sauce on the table. Also delicious tostones. read more

No one knows about this place because it isn't on the main strip. First I have to say...$25 for an entire lobster is amaze balls! Secondly, it's all farm to table. They cut everything on the spot to include sides. The staff is all family and they are super friendly. I am Puerto Rican blood and have had food here for years and this place is legit! So scrumptious as all the food is so well flavored. The ribs are TDF (to die for) and practically falling off the bone! Food is plentiful and the portions are super appropriate. Don't be fooled by the location. The place survives because the food is awesome. Word of mouth and Yelp help! Look at my reviews. I don't often boast but when I do...it is with cause. Don't lose out because it's not in the main drag. Plus the main drag is so touristy...this place is just local bustle. Muah to the chef!! read more

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Sad to give only one star. I called to confirm they would be open. We showed up 2 hours after the confirmed opening time only to have the place shut down. I would have given a half star if that were available. read more

Hubby and I found this restaurant on yelp and upon arrival, we weren't sure if were in the right place bcos it's right smack in the middle of a residential area but apparently, that's how it goes in Vieques - kinda like certain parts of New Orleans. The place is also deceiving as there's only a window into the kitchen and I wasn't sure where we would eat but there are a few tables in the rear side with views of the neighbors backyards.. Chef Choli warmly greeted us and offered us what he was serving that day. Hubby chose the conch salad and I was interested in the red snapper but I was hoping it to be served with criollo sauce and Chef Choli graciously agreed to make it and warned me that it may take longer. Hey, we're on island time so why not? He even offered hubby some complimentary moonshine (I guess he figured I was a weak drinker and he was right). Both dishes were yum and the ingredients were fresh so needless to say we left with tummies full and happy! read more

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Great place for local Puerto Rican food. Small family run place with great service. They also have veg options.

I was surprised to see some negative reviews about this place because this has been the most authentic Puerto Rican food we have found on the island. We were searching for some really authentic food and it was tough to come by... since many Americans have moved here and took over the restaurant businesses and many tourists come here and eat American food (which also surprises me.) This place was super authentic and delicious... we ordered plain mofongo and arepas and even just plain it was sooo good. Passion fruit juice fit the meal really well too. It's also extremely reasonably priced compared to the tourist trap restaurants. Gigi helped us and was really kind, giving tips about the island and beach spots and historical facts. This is our second time here this trip and I don't think it will be the last! Definitely recommend! read more

The only local owner in La Esperanza. The owners are great people looking to please their customers! Great service and great food!

I am a new yorker, but my boyfriend is puerto rican. This food from rancho choli is the REAL DEAL! cant get any more authentic. The menu changes daily, everything is homemade and super fresh! The pernil is amazing. perfect hardy meal after a long morning at the beach. read more