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

I'm living across the street, so I've been here a few times. Zero issues. A few times I've had to…read morewait, but the place was packed, with a line of folks waiting to be seated. Most folks are locals looking for a good meal at a reasonable price, and this restaurant is a practical choice. It's been clean everytime I've been here, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other restaurants in the area. The staff works with me since I'm Deaf, and lip-reading Spanish is 25% lip-reading and 75% guessing/filling in the blanks. Edit: Its important to mention that outside of the mainland US, when you say BBQ, you're thinking smoked meats like Kansas BBQ, Texas BBQ, Memphis BBQ with a variety of BBQ sauces, but in countries like Philippines and here in Puerto Rico if simply means like your backyard BBQ on your gas grill. Zero smoked flavor and sauces.

Walked into Lechonera Diego excited to try it, but the experience started rough. It took 15 minutes…read morejust to get a menu. Once we finally ordered, things got worse: a group that sat at the bar a full 20 minutes after we arrived got their food before us. We ended up waiting over an hour total for our food. When it finally came out, it was cold and just not good. After that long of a wait, we expected the food to at least make up for it, but it didn't. Between the slow service and the disappointing food, I can't recommend this spot right now or will I come back.

Went to Acapulco on 'Taco Tuesday' around 7pm and the place was packed. We had to wait a little to…read morebe seated, but it was absolutely worth it. The service was fast despite how busy they were, and several tacos were on special for only $3. The tacos were packed with filling, meat tender and flavorful, and tortillas were homemade. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. My favorite items were tacos Al Pastor and Gringas with crunchy cheese outside. Both incredibly delicious. The frozen watermelon margarita was also a standout and paired perfectly with the meal. It wasn't overly sweet. Great food, great atmosphere and great value, at least on Tuesday's haha... Coming back for sure!

Very good Mexican restaurant on Calle Loíza. Service was quick and nice. The mezcalita and tacos…read morewere very good. I had the Al pastor, cochinita pibil, and barbacoa tacos. Street parking only.

We tried Hijole while staying at the Fairmont San Juan, and honestly, it was just okay. The food is…read moreon the greasy side--pretty much everything seems to be fried. If you want grilled chicken, you need to specifically ask for it, or you'll likely get something that looks boiled or just oily. Customer service was average--not rude, but not particularly organized. Had to keep going back several times for basic silverware and forgot side dishes. Convenient location if you're staying nearby, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Hijole was definitely one of my favorite meals while I was in PR. To start, they bring everyone a…read moresample of their frozen Margarita - delicious!!! All of their food was super fresh, I was very impressed with the quality of the fish. The fish tacos and ceviche were both delicious. They also give complimentary chips and salsa. Staff was super nice on the 2 occasions I came here. I would definitely come back!!

We came here for some drinks. The margaritas here were okay. The servers were nice and really…read moreefficient. The restaurant overall was clean and very well themed. Unfortunately, we did not eat here. We just enjoyed a couple of drinks. I would definitely be back because these margaritas where great!

We stopped here right off the plane from Delaware to get lunch. We ordered queso fundido and…read moreguacamole. Both portions were delicious and HUGE. Then I got mahi tacos and my husband got the chicken burrito bowl. Both were fresh tasting and very good. The server was very accommodating to us, allowing us to have the huge booth to make things easier for us with our 6 month old and very helpful when she pulled a Coca Cola down onto me and her. Would recommend for a good sit down lunch near the airport.

Great spot for dinner. We were looking for a change of pace for dinner while in San Juan for a…read moreholiday weekend and decided to stop in for dinner. The server was accommodating and got us a seat for our party of 4 very quickly. I believe it was a one man show that night and he was running between all the tables, but was very efficient and had a great attitude which made any waiting we might've had to do worth while. The inside was clean and had a good vibe with nice music playing. Our table shared as an appetizer the green chile ceviche, which was very good and could itself be enough for a main meal for two people. My wife got the quesa-birria tacos and I got the governor shrimp tacos. All were great meal choices, the tacos were stuffed with meat and very filling. A great spot for people looking for some tasty Mexican food in San Juan.

Entramos por casualidad, pero quedamos encantados!! El sazón de la comida estaba bien rica, creo…read moreque cualquier mexicano estaría feliz aquí. Ordenamos las tostadas de camarones (mi plato favorito), tacos de pescado, y los frijoles. Todo estaba sabroso. Las porciones y el precio eran muy razonables. El lugar no tiene mucho espacio, pero atienden bien rápido. Solo que los asientos son muy altos, así que no lo recomiendo para familias con niños chiquitos. Great food! Recommend the shrimp tostadas. The order of beans was also good, reminded me of my childhood meals lol. Space is tight, but you'll get seated quickly as the staff are pretty attentive. Prices are pretty reasonable and the portions are fair.

We were told this was the place to go for Mexican food while in Puerto Rico. As soon as we arrived,…read morethere was a line all the way out the door, but they were able to get us in pretty quickly. The restaurant is pretty big and was totally packed. Even though they were slammed our server came right over and took our order. We each ordered a combo plate, and everything was do good! The only thing I noticed that they didn't do that most Mexican restaurants in the US do is chips and salsa, but it was all right because everything else was really good.

We came here for our first anniversary dinner :) we're about to see the bio bay and see some…read moreglowing water and glowing bugs. We got burritos. The wet special way. Parking was for some reason so easy. Big group of men sat next to us. Ordered two shots of tequila to their table. God bless em.

The food was great and the staff was extremely nice. We stopped here after leaving the airport…read morebecause it was pretty close but it's also right in a community. It was a great first meal in Puerto Rico.

We were on our way shopping and found this place on Yelp. Very quaint place with optional outdoor…read moreseating if you're feeling up to it. The food here was great! I was able to sample most of the dishes here. The chicken burrito is LARGE. I did wish there was vegetables of some sort rolled up but it's a very large portion of chicken in there. I ordered the tacos el Yucatán which was two shrimp and two fish tacos. I'm not the biggest fan of seafood tacos... but they proved me wrong! The shrimp tacos were so flavorful. I'd definitely go back for more. The fish tacos were maybe one of the better fish tacos I've had but I'd say the shrimp stole the show. The fish tacos had a thicker breading making them feel heavy. The accompanying sauces were also fantastic to add some heat or sweetness if desired. I would've bought a bottle to go if possible.

This is a nice little hidden gem in the area. I understand the reason for visiting Puerto Rico is…read morefor the Puerto Rican food. BUT, at times you want something different. This place was pretty busy for a Tuesday night. We were seated immediately and noticed they had a great happy hour deal. The decor was colorful and true to its Latin roots. My friends ordered margaritas but did not like them because the balance of liquor and flavorings did not meet the standards what we felt was a good margarita. Their nachos were delicious and their tacos were flavorful and very filling. Overall, good eats and fun atmosphere.

Looking for a place to eat in Good Friday, and our first three choices were closed... So glad we…read morestumbled onto this place! Food was intense and flavorful. We got the 8 taco box, and each one was unique and delicious. Good service, if a little slow, but the ambiance was solid... I didn't mind waiting.

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.