Best food we had on our entire trip through Puerto Rico! The views were amazing as well!read more

Julie Heading to El…read moreYunque and you pass by these shacks on the side of the road. I remember stopping by a similar spot many many years ago and remembering how delicious the food was even though I got a bit of a stomach ache later.... Well, I'm still adventuous with food so I had to stop and try again. Here's what I had: Plaintains stuff meat.... 5 big stars.... This was so good an tasty the meat just oozes out and the sweetness of the plaintains made for a perfect combination. Potato stuff meat.. 3 1/2 stars Deep fried potato ball stuff with meat. It was ok and worth a try. Chicken skewers.... 4stars. Again the chicken just tastes better in PR and these skewers did not disappoint Coconut bread..... 3 1/2 stars. Deep fried again which males it taste greasy and good. Papaya milkshake.... 3stars. Nothing too special about the shake. Total cost was $14 buckaroos. But warning. Just about everything is deep fried and u gotta be a lil concern about the cleaniness part. There's a nice lil seating area just to relax after the long hikes from El Yunque. And yes my stomach wasn't feelin great again later... If u hv a strong stomach then the meat in plaintains is worth it. I would go back and do it again for sure... The food gets 4 STARS but the potential stomach ache later gets a -1 for 3 STAR experience.....

Bistro Del Mar has what I can only describe as the greatest empanadas known to humanity. I'm not…read moreexaggerating. I came here expecting good food and left wondering how I'm supposed to return to my normal life knowing these exist. The flavor?! The crust?! THE EMPANADAS?! Honestly, if there are only two things you do in Puerto Rico: enjoy the island and eat these empanadas. I would happily cancel plans, rearrange my schedule, and possibly betray a loved one for the last empanada. Bistro Del Mar, you have officially ruined all other empanadas for me. 10/10. No notes. Seriously... GO. GET. THE. EMPANADAS.

Go to Bistro Del Mar for the fish tacos. They're the reason to come…read more You get fresh, flavorful fish with just the right seasoning. The textures work. The toppings don't overpower anything. Every bite feels balanced and worth it. Be ready to wait. The food takes a while to come out. Plan for it and don't come starving. That said, the tacos make up for it. You'll forget the wait once you start eating. Also plan for the setup. There isn't much shade during the day, so think ahead if you're coming earlier. Bring what you need or come at a better time. We went at night, and it was perfect. The atmosphere felt calm and easy, with a great breeze and a relaxed vibe. Sit back, take your time, and enjoy it.

I recommend this place 100%! I went last year and loved it…read more Came back today and the food was just as amazing as I remembered. The food, the consistency and the service is excellent. Would definitely be coming back soon.

The food was delicious! The vibe is on point! Alejandro was attentive and took care of us…read more We had coconut lime ceviche, cod croquettes, pork arepa and wonton nachos. Everything was so flavorful and omg, we will be back! 10/10 recommend!

Such a fun, delicious strip of about a million kiosks - perfect for eating in between beach time or…read morehunting down souvenirs to take home :) The only problem was, unless you're a local, there's just no time to try out every last one :( Parking can be tricky during busy hours, but that can't be helped unless you're willing to pay extra (I think it was $4?) to park in this special lot off to the side.

Amazing collection of side by side eateries by the beach…read more Food: 4. Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Cost to worth it rating: 4 (economical meals) Opentableable: no reservations Return worthiness: yes Eve award: best chicken "taco" Highlights: - Chicken "taco": imagine if an egg roll and a taquito had a baby. Bumpy fried texture outside fully enclosed with shredded chicken that was simple yet had enough flavor. Fave thing I had at the kiosks and made the list of foods during the trip. 5 stars - Chicken empanada: similar filling but in a crunchy empenada exteriod. 4.75 stars - Pork skewer: big chunks of meat cooked well and glazed with a mellow BBQ sauce. 4 stars - So many permanent spots to choose from--over 60--over a long stretch of road. I was envisioning a set of food trucks. - Family owned - So many options even within each place - Displays at most places with their offerings behind the glass or tall picture menus on display - Simple seating with tables - Also have alcholic drinks if you want: full bars in the kiosks and other spots with mojitos or pina coladas Midlights: - Alcapurrias specialty of the area but was too dense with the plantain exterior with some ground meat inside and not as much flavor for me. 3 stars - By the beach but not right on the beach--few parking lots over - Researching ahead of time may not be accurate--looked for plain items from my son some places were supposed to have but didn't see them there Lowlights: - Hard to choose since there are so many and not sure which are the best. I had ideas going in but went with what looked good and our driver recommended. - Limited parking so may be harder on a crowded day - About an hour drive from old town San Juan so a stop if you are venturing out to beaches

This is some of the best food I've had in Puerto Rico, and it's also some of the cheapest. It's a…read moreroadside stand inside an old yellow school bus. Yes, you read that right. They converted a BUS into the most kick-ass food stand you've ever seen. You will need a car to get here, but it's totally awesome. It's located in an Industrial Park area, a few minutes drive from the Plaza Las Americas. The Yelp map is approximate but is very close to the real location, it definitely is the right street. The "cafe" is on Ave B off Matadero, just before F. Baragano Inc. I'd recommend arriving between 11 and 11:30, it gets crowded quickly after that. The customers are all local blue collar workers stopping in for a quick bite to eat. The old couple who run the place don't speak much English. It's a very authentic experience. The eating area is a table outside under a tent, or you can stand at the counter. For about $7 you get a huge styrofoam takeout container full of food and a drink. The menu changes daily, usually there's about 3 main dishes to pick from, all real classic Puerto Rican fare like pan fried chicken, chicken breast with onion, or carne frita. I recommend the carne frita if they have it. I also recommend the rice and beans (Arroz con habichuela) and tostones. There's tasty homemade pique (hot sauce). The food is unbelievably good. Better than at touristy places that charge way more. This place can't be beat. For less than a fast food meal, you get real homecooked food and the portions are enormous. A coworker took me here and everyone was a little surprised and amused to see a gringo here but they were friendly and once they realized I spoke a little Spanish we were joking and talking through the meal. The experience is great. If you're at the Plaza Las Americas, I'd drive out here any day of the week rather than eat at the food court.

Also known as La Sabrosa, thanks to Andrew K, my husband and I got to eat very well on just $15 in…read morePR. My Neoyorican friends all warned me that the food was all fried and all super greasy just before I left NYC. They were pretty much correct. Everything is pretty much deep fried from the stuffed potatoes to the mofongo to the pastelillos (aka empanadillas). We had the fried chicken and fried pork chop lunch specials with your choice of yellow or white rice, side of salad, and stewed beans. A huge portion for a relatively small price comes with a canned soda. An awesome meal! Thanks for a fantastic meal, Daisy and Freddy!

This was a great spot for quick and cheap lunch!!! They offer "tacos" that are basically meat or…read moreseafood filled puff pastries. Every taco I ordered was soooo delicious! And they're super filling as well. The cashier I saw on the 2-3 occasions I went was always very friendly. She was patient with me as I tried to order in Spanish--although she did appear to speak English if that's easier for you. They have a few tables but it's a pretty small dining area--the tables were always full from what I could tell. They have netting up to keep birds out of the dining area. Definitely a must try if you are in Loíza/San Juan!

We found this place tucked in the middle of the block just off the freeway. We were actually headed…read moresomewhere else we saw on TikTok, but the wait was ridiculously long. So we went back to the car, drove to the other side of the freeway, and happened to spot this place. Best accidental stop ever. The girl at the window was super helpful and explained the menu to us. It's a small outdoor seating-only spot, simple but welcoming. We ordered the tacos -- although coming from Texas, I'm used to these being called empanadas. We got two shrimp-filled tacos, and they are cooked fresh to order, so expect about a 15-minute wait. When they came out, the first thing I noticed was the crust. You can immediately tell it's homemade just by looking at it. I took a bite way too fast and nearly burned my mouth because they come out HOT, so consider yourself warned if you're impatient like me. Once they cooled down a bit, I took another bite and wow. The crust was outstanding -- flaky, crispy, rich with flavor -- and the shrimp filling was packed full. I mean loaded with shrimp mixed in this delicious sauce that tied everything together perfectly. This taco was simply elegant, rich, flavorful, and unlike anything I've eaten before. Definitely one of those unexpected food stops that ends up being the highlight of the trip.

Tito is a master! Fresh oysters and clams (only got the oysters)! Shucked in front of you with…read morefresh cut, juicy limes and homemade mango pepper sauce or regular hot sauce and cocktail sauce. Doesn't look like much which is probably why the reviews are lacking. Don't miss if you love oysters!

Great spot! Very nice ambience and a good selection of seafoods…read more Would highly recommended

So, Marlin Tubeau on Wheels wasn't as good as I expected it to be. I definitely felt the fish was a…read morelittle bit tough and I thought overall the ceviche needed a little bit more balance, it was extremely acidic and the tostones weren't enough to balance that out. I think some sort of mayonnaise-based sauce or avocado would do really well here. The service was really friendly and prompt and the lady who served our food was very nice. This is a food cart that sits near the beach and there really aren't that many restaurants near it from what I can tell. you can sit and eat at covered benches and they have probably seating for about 10 people there. The menu Isn't super big. It's mainly fish. You can get ceviche and you can get fish fritters and you can get Tacos & fried fish. Based on my experience I think I would probably go back and get the fried fish tacos next time. This place was okay but I think it definitely doesn't deserve the level of rating that it has right now.

Ever been scared of gas station sushi? What about food truck ceviche ha! This place is the bomb, I…read moreordered ceviche and tostones for $12. It was incredible and fresh, and the tostones were the best I've had. Check this place out, I'll def be back when I return to San Juan! Short wait, great prices, and unbeatable flavor. I'll also add, they do not speak English, I used my questionable Spanish and fingered it out, but pointing and handing the credit card will also work