Very good bar, great drinks, great service, 100% vets bar in the island! Fast drinks, food is good and servers check on you consistently.

There is nothing about his place I don't LOVE... fab live music, top notch drinks, food (buffalo chx sammi), service (including COVID protectedness... if that was a word). All the locals hang here and so should you (and me). read more

I wanted to give them five stars unfortunately the way they do things with the Bill is absolutely atrocious in my opinion. You get one bill for one table and then y'all have to hash it out. It would've been nice to know this ahead of time. However they wait till you've already ordered everything to let you know that now you have the challenge of figuring out who had what and who pays for what. Maybe this is something common place among Gen Z people, but I am not of that generation so I found it very disturbing. Plus on top of everything we got double bill for a sandwich that we did not order. Beyond that the drinks were great. We had the Brazilian limeade. It was delicious. The food was also delicious. I had the chicken sandwich and the five others in our group had the hamburger. Our waiter was really attentive when it came to making sure we had drinks if we wanted them and even was able to give us recommendations on the food, which worked out really well. Gave us a coupon to the little shop next-door, which was really nice. If you're in Vieques visit Mar Azul, but just know that you're gonna have to pay the full tab and figure it out amongst yourselves. He said this is a common practice on the island. read more

This is one of the best views that I've had on being on Vieques a great spot to wait for the ferry and grab a quick bite. Simply wonderful and a great bartender read more

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They've nailed the little beach shack vibe. We went here to watch our Jayhawks over some islandy drinks and loved every minute of it. I wouldn't touch these electric blue drinks back home, but when you're on the island, why not? We didn't eat here but it looked like they had some decent bar food options. After the game, (and the win) we popped out onto the back deck where we watched the sunset and visited with an American who had moved down to Vieques and worked at Coqui Fire. Nice guy who was living the life. Only wish I was there now! read more

Phuck yeah! Loved Al's! And not only because it's next door to our Airbnb haha I'm a strange bird in many ways, and one has to be that I don't sleep much. I'm a night owl and an early bird all at the same time. After a long day of vacationing (tough problem to have!) our crew was tired; but as usual, I wanted to go out and see people and things! Vieques can be a sleepy little seaside during the off-season like February so I wasn't sure what to expect. Challenge accepted. Before heading out, one person said that they'd join too. We toddled down the street and it's the Caribbean bar you would hope to see -- from the nautical furnishings, open-air bar to the water, and the super-charming handsome bartender (SCHB) from Oklahoma with a penchant for telling great stories. There were three lovely ladies there too who happen to be from Oregon GO PNW! We started with the Panty Dropper, which was a different drink than what is advertised as the Panty Dropper on the menu but it was fruity and fresh-tasting either way. My panties stayed up but I don't think it should affect the rating. After a while, it was only my friend and I. But vas is das??! A dart board? With...steel-tipped darts?? HECK YEAH! Darts and shots pretty much ended our night there. We probably stayed a little later than SCHB dude would have liked us to stay but I hope our tip made up for it. Get here! Don't be skerred if it's an off time/season! Whether it's busy or there's crickets chirping, there's always the ocean breeze (and drinks. Don't forget the drinks.) read more

The Mar Azul - Steel-tipped darts! - Dive Bars Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Have to get Man Vs. Food down to this place! It looks like a normal dive bar in an area that's not touristy at all. Here are the highlights: 1) The food is incredible. So Dan who runs the bar and Jimmy the head chef are both chefs by background. You would not expect this from a dive bar. We were there late and there were only limited menu items left, so we had a couple orders of sliders and the pita pizza. Not your typical bar food - tastes like it was from a gourment restaurant. Also, if you head back to the kitchen, you will see this dive bar has some really serious kitchen equipment going on. 2) The hot sauce. They have 20 different levels of hot sauce (def a man vs food thing) and they need to come up with a cool challenge for it. As for me, I tried level 7 which was hot as hell, but the local girls we were with didnt seem to blink when going up to level 15. 3) The view. If you walk back out to the porch, it's right on the water and is a great place to sit outside. The only draw back is if you are down there on vacay, it's not really a place you can walk to other bars/restaurants from. In other words, off the beaten path. But absolutely worth checkin out! read more

Like other reviewers said: not friendly service. Walked in right when they opened at 4 pm. Not greeted, sat down had to ask for menus. No one came to our table after 10 mins. No other customers were there. The two staff were staring at the TV. we walked out. Unless the food is amazing, don't go here. read more

This was of my favorite spots in Vieques during our recent trip. It was nice to finally have a break from the typical Puerto Rican food. Their lasagna was delicious, and their fish tacos too. On our last night visiting, it happened to be my boyfriend's birthday, and while they didn't have any cake or desserts to celebrate, the owner hooked us up with some free key lime pie shots! What an awesome treat! We had to have a couple rounds. They have a friendly staff and good vibe all around. As other Yelpers have mentioned, the view alone is worth a go! read more

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I live and work on the Caribbean side of the Island and I don't have a car so getting to Al's is not always easy but it's highly recommended. First, this place is a bar... build up right on the shore line with north/north easterly views close to the ferry dock. This place is also serves some of the best food on the Island, I only rate food where I work higher and we serve something far different than Al's. Al's owners because they are a bar and only offer food as a service to their patrons have implemented a limited menu. Typically 3-4 items; something I always had some flack about at Water Taxi Beach; but a limited menu means everything is fresh, cooked perfectly and even affordable. Currently they have a burger trio, a Philly cheese steak, a media noche (think Cubano) and a grilled veggie sandwich. There are no options, no choices and no substations; the hallmark of great food joint. They are not a restaurant so take or leave it; I say take it and come again and again. Go for the drinks, the sunset and view of the Atlantic and get anything on the menu; it's the best food on the Atlantic side of Vieques. read more

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everything here is a 10/10. the definition of paradise in vieques. meet mateo at the bar and get ready for a fantastic evening. i absolutely love it here and couldn't recommend it more! read more

I take it back about the service. They work their tails off and put up with drunk tourists. That gets 10 stars. The food and drinks are still fantastic. I love the wings so much. The Coqui Fire hot sauce gets really hot really fast, so be warned. They were out of #8 so I went with #5 and gulped down a bunch of water, but totally worth it. And everything is super reasonably priced. read more

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Great sunsets! Great drinks! Great Prices! The perfect combo when looking for a dive bar! read more

The Mar Azul - The sunset from the deck. - Dive Bars Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Not sure why this place has high ratings...my girlfriend and my experience was not very good here. I think several of the reviewers were people who didn't explore the rest of the island yet, and had just come in off the ferry. We came in for dinner in time to catch their happy hour at 7. Their drink menu and prices are good, I will give it that. The staff was incredibly inattentive though - we seated ourselves after saying hello to someone working in the bar. No one ever came over to greet us, offer us menus or anything. So we walked back to the bar counter and grabbed our own menus. Tried to order wings and they were out of all sauces except for a couple that the bartender warned were "incredibly hot, and she does not recommend for the normal person." Ordered the Mac daddy burger and the media noche sandwich, which were decent. Another heads up: bring your cell phone so you can use its light. The lighting is very dim and hence, poor visibility for reading the menu or checking out your food. In summary, come here strictly for the drinks/happy hour and a decent beach view. There are far better options awaiting you, particularly if you hitch a ride over to Esperanza's main strip (~10 minute ride). The views and all restaurant/bar options there are far superior to this dive bar. Also, if you view my other reviews you will observe that I'm usually pretty generous in the stars I award in ratings - take that into consideration. The worst $30 we've spent on the island in 3 days. read more

Loved this place. Cheap Medalla Lights (under $2!). the Blackened Fish Sandwich is to die for. Perfect! Others like the burgers and other sandwiches. liked the fries because of great seasoning, but they either need a higher temperature in their fryer or a slightly longer cooking time. We ended up here half our days to have a beer or bite to eat. Don't let your college kids buy the mixed tropical drinks or you'll end up crushing your budget! read more

Solid island bar option. Don't come here expecting to find locals - the bar is generally filled with every tourist demographic - girls on spring break, families, those from the rowdy hostel across the island, and everything in between. Start your night at Al's Mar Azul to catch the sunset before heading off to other options. A few insider tips - all orders (food, drinks, etc.) go through the bar, so don't sit down at a table and expect to be served (I made that mistake my visit!). Echoing the review of La C - try a "painkiller" which is a cream de caccia based beverage with rum and fresh nutmeg dusted on the top. read more

This is with little doubt the most happening bar in Isabel II, and sure enough we spent a lot of our evenings there. There really isn't too much to the place itself, but the booze is really cheap and they have a really nice patio in the back facing the ocean: don't miss the sunsets as they are just amazing. When I said the booze was cheap, I really meant cheap: $1.95 Medallas (local beer), which becomes $1.75 during happy hour!! and $5 pina coladas, made to order (and quite delicious). Definitely a great to hang out after a long day at the beach... You can also have food delivered there (and we did order quite a few pizzaz from Scoop's: http://www.yelp.com/biz/scoops-pizza-and-ice-cream-vieques#hrid:l1tBoKgGQmcNdlSfXsJsVQ). Fun place! read more

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This was the place that surprised the heck out of us... I talked my husband into going last Tuesday for their Coqui Fire night as I got it in my head that I really needed to try the hot sauces before I bought it and, like most things Vieques, the Coqui Fire restaurant I EVENTUALLY realized was really no longer in business. However, that said, the fellow who created the sauces cooks here CURRENTLY on Tuesday nights (I emphasize 'currently' because that could change based on whatever way the wind blows). Love Vieques and ache to be back there again but ya'll need to remove your signage / websites when you are no longer in business! Anyhow... back to our dinner... we had the most amazing pork carnitas. Slow roasted and came with a side of rice and beans that was perfect for stuffing in those tortillas. We loaded them up with the papaya hot sauce. WOWZA. Amazing. The place is a little weird (plastic tables and chairs in bar seating) but once you get over that, the food is amazing and the view off the dock at night was perfect! My husband was dreading going here for our last dinner in town but I made a believer out of him! No doubt we'll be back when we return to Vieques! read more

Came here to kill time before we had to leave for the Ferry. Loved the view and the staff! Drinks were good too. Sadly they were out of every single thing we ordered. We'll try again next time. read more

FREE WIFI. great bar staff, and an amazing burger (hand made, not frozen, etc). The drinks were strong and the beer was cold. this is also an AMAZING place to watch the sunset (see photo). it also seems like a place where a lot of locals come after work (when ever that is). Both bar tenders we had were great and very friendly. read more

The Mar Azul - sunset at the bar (patio) - Dive Bars Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Al's was a perfect pre-ferry stop off. The sliders are FANTASTICO, the pina coladas are STRONG, and the server was just great. We sat at the bar, watched part of our last sunset at the island, and drank away the pain of returning to Boston and snow. If you're stopping in with kids, be aware that half of the decor is womens underwear (yawn.) They have karaoke a few times a week, our hosts referred to it as "scary-oke" and now I'm a little sad we didn't make it out there for it. A half a Pina Colada probably would have had me up on stage singing The Gambler. read more

Al's is a grungy dive that's perfect for that any time of day kinda place to hang out. It's a lot like Duffys on the other side of the island. The food on the other hand - I would keep it simple. Nothing like Noche or Next Course. Stick to the pub food. Can recommend, will repeate when we return next year. read more

Some seriously awesome people work here! Their food is to die for. Haven't tried their drinks but my family seemed to really enjoy them. The view too.. amazing! I only wish I had found this place a day sooner so I could go back! This place is a must go! Enjoy! read more

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This bar is my perfect bar. I'm almost afraid to write this, for fear the place gets too popular. I had an amazing sandwich, cheap beers, and a sunset view that made even the regulars pause to watch. Everyone was so friendly, and immediately adopted me, a person they had never met, into their evening. This is the only water-front bar on the island, and should not be missed. Just be nice to the locals - and they will be wonderful to you. OH, and PS, there is Karaoke on Saturday, and these singers are far more talented than I was used to. read more

Stopped in for a drink while waiting for the ferry! Great happy Hour and amazing views of the water! Staff was very welcoming.

Dive bar largely patronized by "ex pats" and tourists. Good food and better sunsets. Karaoke is a good time. Props for the designated spot for Mac. read more

The Mar Azul - Dive Bars Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Great drinks and vibe right on the water! Our bartender Heather was awesome - she even taught us how to play darts!

If you want to experience the ultimate dive bar, this is the place. Scruffy around the edges, limited menu and drinks, but done well and scrupulously clean, Jon Taffer would be proud. Went twice during our week visit and our kids were welcome. This seems like expat HQ on the island, but visitors are more than welcome to get a cold one, a mixed drink, a bite to eat, and enjoy a great sunset. Every night has a special, so they mix up the menu a bit, and they do it well and serve it fresh. There are no waitresses, so track down a menu and order at the bar. They'll open a tab for you, adding drinks as well, and track you down when your food is ready. When you're done, head to the bar to settle up. Food is only made when you order it, so be patient. What's your hurry? Sliders were good, pita pizza got the thumbs up from the 12-year old, and daughter went for the veggie wrap. Second night had three of us going for the Carolina pulled pork and daughter going for the chicken wings. Also had the fish bites and the onion nuggets. All were very good, and a real bargain. Bottled and canned beer only, as is the norm here, Presidente is as exotic as it gets. Mixed drinks are strong but well balanced, the rum punch full of fruit juices and not too sweet, but with a kick. Overall, if you come to Vieques, you pretty much have to come to Al's, or your trip isn't complete. read more

Thank you Renee (I hope I spelled that right) for your hospitality. We went here with a local who recommended it for its "painkiller" which is a cream de caccia based beverage with rum and fresh nutmeg dusted on the top. I had 3 and my boyfriend had one and a margarita, the drinks were nice and strong and tasty. The ambiance is your typical tiki bar, nothing fancy at all but what the hell, this isn't the Hamptons. We had a great time and the local crowd was welcoming and charming. If you want a fun little spot you could walk to barefoot and watch the ferry come and go and perhaps a beautiful sunset, go here. I can't review the menu sorry, I was there to taste the drinks. Cheers! read more

We spent the last two nights watching the sunset and visiting with "Rinnie" at Mar Azul. She was the best bartender I've ever had!!! Great ambience, great views of sunsets, the water and aquatic life, affordable and good food. read more

We only had about half an hour before needing to board our ferry back to Ceiba, so we asked the bartender/hostess if we'd be able to get a quick bite. She directed us to the appetizer menu. We order French fries, onion sticks, ceviche, wings, soda & a Painkiller. All were delivered quick, hot (or cold if it was supposed to be, eg ceviche & drinks), and tasty. So glad that place so close to the ferry was good! read more

I'm getting a little more critical in my reviews. Old Kelly would have rated this place 4 stars just for the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen in a bar. But New Kelly is a little more conservative with her stars. The bar doesn't serve any munchies-- no food whatsoever. But they make a decent piña colada and have bottled sodas and water. The semi-outdoor seating right on the water is great. A good spot for watching for the ferry back to Isla Grande. I hear they have karaoke on some night. read more

Absolutely love this place. Wish I couldve gone there a few more times!!! Such a friendly, chilled out vibe. Great place to catch the sunset. Dan, the owner is super friendly. Drinks are cheap and tasty. Definitely try the coqui hot sauces! The food is also really good, If I remember right, Jimmy is a top-class chef. Great place to hear good travel stories and meet ex-pats. They usually have different lunch or dinner menus on the weekend. read more

We spent three nights in this bar. We drank and ate on the outdoor patio that overlooks the ocean. Food was great and drinks are strong and good quality. The prices are very affordable. It has such a wonderful vibe and pleasant people each time we visited. We loved it and can't wait to go back. read more

As mention by other people it's the prefect place to end the day of beach hopping . The sunset is perfect from the patio. The drinks are super affordable, I'm coming from the big Apple so I keep asking the bartender if that's it in disbelief. Typical bar food, nothing to write home about. We enjoyed the painkillers, not the same as USVI but it sure comes close to a perfect mix. read more

Best place on the island, easily. This is the perfect carribean dive bar; laid back, friendly staff and bar tenders with reasonably priced drinks. Sunday is the best day to go, especially during football season for those visiting from the States. First off, they have a great taco special that runs all day, buy 4 and get 5 and the grouper tacos are out of this worldly good. The fix in bar allows you to customize each to your liking. Again, the staff are the friendliest bunch of guys I've met on the island. Last, and certainly not least, these guys struck gold on location b/c they have arguably the best sunset on the island and maybe all of the Carribean - just breathtakingly beautiful. Enjoy it with double digit drinks, you will not regret it! read more

The Mar Azul - Sunset, gorgeous - Dive Bars Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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I don't know if I can add anything on top of the other reviews but to add my two cents, I loved it! I got a chicken Ceasar wrap and fries. I am still kind of dreaming about those fries. The drinks were good and strong and the owner was nice and friendly. The view is unbeatable. We ate at nearly every place in Vieques during our stay and this was our favorite and the only one we went back to again. read more

Although I wasn't able to taste their drinks, their food was absolutely amazing! I am still craving their grilled veggie sandwich 2 days later. Don't miss out! p.s.: I was especially surprised to see how clean their kitchen was. The guy with a beard net knows what he is doing. Trust the man! :) read more

Travis really rolls it out. Fantastic selection for just about anyone . Real good about making sure everybody gets t

Their painkillers are great. I hadn't intended to eat there but the smell of the burgers changed my mind. I ordered one and it was prettied darned good. The fries are interesting-- they seem to have sugar in or on them. You either like them or hate them. I sorted like them but friend did not. Sometimes they have live music. I caught the Victones -- blusey rock. Surprisingly good. read more