We went to this place. It's right on the water right on the channel where all the charter boats go…read moreout beautiful view amazing deck. The food was amazing. My wife and I are staying in Marina II WE'RE ONLY HERE FOR THREE DAYS this place was amazing right across the Airbnb. His name is Saul he was amazing checking in with us every 10 or 15 minutes or so checked our drinks, check our food and it was just a tremendous experience highly recommend this place.., ask for Saul...

My food was delicious. Get the grouper for sure. The drinks were strong, get the coconut mojito. I…read morethink it's a nice place for being out in the middle of nowhere.

Everything here was amazing! The service was professional, friendly, and attentive. The place was…read morebustling with patrons, the majority were locals. El Platanal is open 24 hours and has daily breakfast and lunch specials until 2 pm. The restaurant has plenty of seating and can accommodate large groups. It's clean and there is plenty of parking in the property. The food was delicious- better than what I ate in Old San Juan! We ordered the ham croquetas, maduros, avocado, the grouper with mojo sauce, and peril al horno. Each dish came arroz con gandules. We had a fresh limade and Bacardi mojito. The portions are huge so this a great place to share and if with a large group to order multiple dishes and have a taste of everything. The lunch specials were $8.99. The taxes though... 10.5%, plus two additional tax charges. The restaurant is open 24 hours so it's a good late night spot!! Definitely coming back. Enjoy!

What can I say? We went back to Puerto Rico for a second round of exploring, and after an overnight…read moreflight, arriving around 11 a.m., we were starving! My husband's friend had one job while we picked up the rental car: find us a restaurant within a few miles that wasn't trending on social media because, Lord knows, those lines are always long. This place was exactly what we were looking for. We ordered the plátano sandwich with churrasco -- yes, plantain instead of bread with skirt steak inside. We also ordered the queso frito, which was delicious on its own. The sandwich was huge and came cut into three pieces, making it more than enough to share between two people. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and it was exactly what we needed after traveling all night. The restaurant was busy and located along a very busy highway/road, but that didn't take away from the experience. We were tired, hungry, and just happy to find a great local spot without a crazy social-media line. Definitely going back! Apparently, they have several locations, and this one was in Carolina. A great first stop for our second Puerto Rico adventure.

Love the vibe in here! Kept us cool inside and out with drinks, ceviche and fans. The cleanliness,…read morerainforest vibe and World Cup made it the perfect Old San Juan stop! You are welcomed by the friendliest servers and given personalized attention no matter your food restrictions! Must stop here!

Superb dining & customer service experience. We stopped at this port while cruising, and this…read moreauthentic cuisine was phenomenal! The food cane in medium-sized bowls, so we assumed they'd be filled with rice, but we were wrong! Those bowls had soooooo much meat, neither of us could finish even half! We could've actually shared one, it was that much meat in one! The restaurant was simple, but beautifully decorated with admirable murals! We're thinking of going back just to spend some time in San Juan....if we do, we'll definitely go eat here again!

Made reservations for dinner and were seated promptly at the requested time. They have a causal…read moreCaribbean dining menu - primarily Puerto Rican and has also the classic hits. What was very interesting was a dedicated Plant-Based Goodness - so a great option for Vegetarians! I got the Vegetable Mofongo ($29) and while the plating was appealing, the dish lacked some sauce/gravy. The first few bites were good, but once the dish started to cool down, the mofongo was too dry and difficult to consume. I really missed some sauce to gulp the food down! Service was excellent, very attentive team, and really nice ambiance. Highly recommend this spot whether you are staying in the resort or not!

Much better to sit at the bar. Service whenever you need…read more Passion fruit mojitos are amazing. Had 2!!! Dinner was arroz con pollo and caprese salad with malposteo rice (sorry about the spelling). There is no AC just the ceiling fans and breezes which make it so much nicer to sit and be comfortable. Service is lovely and it's a chill spot to hang.

We walked into the restaurant while we waited on family going on a kayaking tour. The place was…read morevery clean, even the bathroom. The inside is small, but there is rooftop seating. The food was very good. We ordered some strawberry frappes and a coquito to drink. They were so good and I ordered a second frappe. The shirt stay was so tender ave had a great flavor. The risotto was perfectly made. The waitress was very friendly with just the right amount of attentiveness. I highly recommend this restaurant. Would definitely eat there again.

The cheese balls were great! Don't be scared to try the guava sauce. Also got risotto and skirt…read moresteak; conch and mufungo; and lobster. The risotto was a clear winner and the lobster was massive compared to New England lobsters. Steak was good, Conch was not good (I guess maybe I don't like Conch?).

If you're looking for the best asopao on the island... your search stops here…read more I've never had something like this before. The flavor was ridiculous in the best way possible, the shrimp was perfectly cooked, and the tostones were notably fresh. 10/10- you MUST go. Out of all of the gumbo variations I've had from countless regions, Puerto Rico's is my favorite. Particularly from La Cueva Del Mar. Our server, Nicole, was an angel. She is SO SWEET. She made the experience even better!!! It was packed and very loud at 7pm on a Thursday, which is a nonissue for me, but if your party prefers a quiet meal, be mindful of timing.

The good: Convenient location, valet parking, lively but not overwhelming environment, good music,…read moreand good drinks which is a plus. Food is usually good. The Meh: I liked this Cueva del mar in calle loiza but this experience was subpar. Prior to even ordering, I asked if their famous fish tacos would have the same coleslaw with their special sauce intermixed like it's been since 2007, but in recent visit on Dec 2025 was not the same. He stated he understood. When it arrived, the cole slaw was dry, not the same famous fish tacos i've been used to for years unfortunately. It was unnecessary for the waiter (male in his 50s with black ivy cap) to insist to try to prove me wrong stating that "it's always been this way and i've worked here for 15 years" when my mother and i have had these fish tacos since it opened originally in guaynabo circa ~2007. Mind you, i am bilingual and overheard the waiter talking to the kitchen. Their solution was to bring sauce on the side. My partner ate 1 fish taco, I ate none. When we left the establishment, the waiter went outside to stop my fiance. The waiter never approached me to apologize directly por el mal rato. I also found it extremely distasteful to have to overhear an employee (brunette) on her break (or otherwise) with her foul language near our toddler. We'll just have to stick to another location that treats customers better.

Good food and drink for a very nice price. The service is great and the ambiance is great too.read more

We were visiting PR and as we were driving back into San Juan our guide suggested this place to…read moregrab a bite. Our guide said that PR is know for their fish, although I was disappointed in my fish. I ordered the red snapper plate with tostones and salad. The fish didn't have flavor to make it memorable. The service was okay, and the environment was nice to eat outside and enjoy the scenery.

Ay, Dios mío... I came to Raíces in San Juan, Puerto Rico, expecting dinner. What I found was…read morepassion, temptation, drama... and a love affair I was not prepared for. Then arrived the fish tacos. ¡Dios mío! One bite and I looked at the plate like the leading man in a telenovela who has just discovered the love of his life. These may be the BEST fish tacos I have ever had--even better than any Mexican fish tacos I've tried. Yes... I said it. ¡Perdóname, México! But Puerto Rico stole my heart tonight. The fish was perfectly prepared, fresh and bursting with flavor. Every bite whispered, "Quédate conmigo..." and believe me, I wasn't going anywhere. But then... THE RISOTTO WITH FISH ARRIVED. ¡PLOT TWIST! Creamy, rich, beautifully cooked and absolutely TO DIE FOR. I thought the tacos were my true love, but suddenly the risotto appeared like the mysterious stranger in episode 97 who destroys an entire marriage. I looked at the tacos... I looked at the risotto... "¿POR QUÉ ME HACEN ESCOGER ENTRE DOS AMORES?" Raíces isn't just a restaurant. It's a Puerto Rican culinary telenovela, and every plate deserves its own dramatic soundtrack. San Juan, you have done something terrible... you have given me a new love, and now I don't know how I'm supposed to live without it. Raíces... volveré. Aunque tenga que cruzar el océano por esos tacos. ¡BRAVO! ¡MAGNÍFICO! ¡QUÉ SABOR!

The food was lovely and the portions were great. Sarah our server was super friendly & had great…read morerecommendations. We had appetizers: tostsones, chicharonnes de pollo, cod fish fritters & fried cheese. Main dishes: chicken risotto w/ bacon, pork chunks with rice & beans and fish tacos. The ambiance is nice with big screens for the sports enthusiasts and we sat in the corridor with a breeze.