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

Went to this place our last night in Puerto Rico. Our meals were delicious and tastier than…read moretaquerias I'm used to in the states. The atmosphere was great and the vibe was Mexican Puerto Rican style.

We walked in on a Saturday evening around 5:30. There was a ten minute wait…read more The woman who seemed to be in charge got us seated and took our order. Our 5 year old son was with us and super whiny because he was tired from traveling all day. While it was dinner time she let us order "the baby" pancakes which was so sweet. He fell asleep before the food got there. It took maybe 10-15 minutes for the food to come. My mojito was lovely as was everything we had. Couldn't eat it all so we took the leftovers back to the hotel. Definitely a casual locals place. Also incredibly accommodating and kind to us just stopping in for a meal. Also good price - it was right about $50. Would have been much more in the states. If you're at a hotel in the area, take the walk over. And after dinner, walk down a few blocks to the beach to walk off some of the food. I recommend.

Passed by this place when I was exploring the area on my first day. Food looked good at the window…read moreand decided to dine here after I went to pick up some things at the drug store. When I got back, the place was packed. I waited on line and they really didn't have tables for solo diners. The first available table was a 4-seat table. They reluctantly gave it to me. I ordered pernil, arroz y gandules, maduros a side of steamed veggies and malta. The food arrived and the drink never did despite me asking my server. They were busy but the restaurant was small and there were enough servers to hold down the fort. There's definitely a management issue here. Anyway, the food was pretty good. Don't recommend the steamed veggies though. They were not fresh. I ended up getting takeout of ribs and rice & beans one night. I called ahead and it was over 20 mins before I went to pick up and still had to wait even though I ordered prepared foods that they had ready. Ribs were a tad dry but pretty good. Rice & beans were great. Also got breakfast one day. El tipico which was pretty good. Loved the mangu. The jugo de parcha (passionfruit juice) was pure sugar. Overall, pretty good food but the attitude from every single staff member is bad. Wait is long. Let's say 3.5 stars cuz food is good. Do with that info what you will.

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!

Amazing tacos and a great first stop once we arrived in San Juan! My friend and I love coming here;…read moreit's our 3rd visit! The tacos are amazing; diverse flavors and you will leave feeling full and satisfied! We arrived around 1pm on Cinco De Mayo and got seated immediately because there's lots of space on the second floor! The service was great! Once we ordered the food arrived within 10 minutes. I will say it is Hot upstairs because it's a covered patio. Not much circulation so wear something light :) Happy Hour is daily starting at 6pm!

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 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.

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.

Great food! Probably the best fish tacos I've ever had. Very friendly staff and fast service!…read moreEveryone in our group raved about the food. Highly recommend

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.