The best dive bar in the Caribbean I should know I visited…read moremost. The best food and drinks on Vieques

We were here for lunch, server was very nice & explained menu well- location was right on the open…read morebay, laid back ambiance. Give it the wooden structure was falling apart, menu was small & limited id say overpriced somewhat for bar food. Drinks acceptable, we had the small Mahi sandwiches with fries/tots was good then you had smokers going to back of bldg getting all that nasty smell in your face & food really unacceptable. There were 4 casino type slot machines inside restaurant to left as you walk in. I'd rate about 3-3.5 stars.

Eh... if you have other options, it's not a bad idea to skip el Local…read more The drinks were small and pricey, the apps were tried were Ok. Fried cheese was basic but good, but a very small portion. The papas que pican were boring and not crispy or nicely plated. We won't be returning. The service left quite a bit to be desired, with a frigid greeting and then watching employees mix our drinks and pour some of it in to a shot glass for their staff. I am sad to leave this review, because the set up and outdoor seating are awesome.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary in Vieques. Our original plan was to go to Biekes Bistro…read morewhich was listed as open on all internet websites, but when we arrived it was closed. We found El Local and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed! The food was fantastic! Well seasoned and flavorful. We ordered: -the triangulo for an appetizer -el gallito with arroz y habichuelas -garlic shrimp with arroz mamposteado -tostones There were some concerns: -the food took awhile to come out. Not sure if it was the kitchen or the waitress. -the shrimp dish only came with 5 small shrimp. It was surprising as it looked like it was missing substance. These were not large or jumbo shrimp. - the tostones were rock hard. It almost felt like they had been cooked and fried before and then retired/heated for our meal. Overall a good eatery, would go back.

There are no pictures from La Nasa. And that's because it's completely dark. Yep, you can barely…read moresee inside this indoors/outdoors club. While Lazy Jacks down the way plays basketball games and pumps US music, La Nasa is much more autentico. Locals gather here and they play classic Puerto Rican party jams. We grabbed some drinks (they have the seemingly ubiquitous Don Q Pina Coladas) and watched people dance some version of the salsa. The atmosphere felt a lot more like what we were looking for -- right on the beach, Spanish speaking only, something that's been around for locals forever. Beware the rickety stairs on the way down to the beach. We almost had serious injury there due to the one spinning step. And I'd skip the $1jello shots just on principle. We really enjoyed the juxtaposition of the really American focused bar down the way and this OG spot. Drop in here, grab a bev, enjoy the dark water and the big sky at night.

The old-school Caribbean vibe is thick as algae at La Nasa…read more Esperanza itself is only one busy street with 7 or 8 restaurants on it, and La Nasa is the bar at the end that's pumping out PR's favorite party tunes from their covered dance floor that looks over the sea. The local beer, Medalla, is $1.50. Or you can be brave and try one of the many tropical drinks listed on the board behind the bar. We got the "Biobay" for $6 each, and to me it tasted like $12 worth of booze (or at least that's was a super-boozy mix drink can cost in Chicago). We promptly spent our savings on the horse roulette game that everyone was playing. With a limit of two dollars per bet, your money won't run away too fast, and you might as well play because this is, quite literally, the only game in town. We were there a little early in the evening and saw a lot of people dancing the merengue. I'm guessing the dance floor only picks up as the night goes on. My friend commented that the glorious part of the establishment was that it felt more like a family place than a bar - old and young age groups were represented on the floor and on the tables out front. For me, this was definitely a highlight of my trip to Puerto Rico, and I plan to come back with my boyfriend soon to get on that dance floor.

Next time you see a scooter customer parked in the wrong area, I.E. in front of your rundown dirty…read morebar, instead of shaking both your heads as you lock up and leave (4/24/26), just politely say something. Or better yet, post a sign. Instead of acting like dirty cockroaches- like the ones in front of the establishment.

Fired port was excellent. Very well seasoned. Mojitos are…read morereally, really good. Guava mojito. Very casual ambiance but good bar food.

Great stop before or after visiting the Playa Negra (one of 20 black sand beaches in the world)…read more We had a couple of beers and a sampler plate that was big enough to feed our entire family (2 adults and 2 kids). The food was not bad. The server was super nice and it was full of local people. Very chill environment. They have a full bar and slot machines.

We came for an evening drink. The outside patio area is cute and has games. The bartender was kind…read moreand efficient. We didn't eat here but the drinks and atmosphere were fun!

The best fish tacos!!! Great food great drinks and the price was great. Fresh food needs to try…read more Went back several times. This is a must.

A quaint sports bar. We came here for some Puerto Rican food . We got here for lunch around 2:30…read moreand they didn't have a full menu . They only had tostones or the fried plantain and grilled chicken with salad. We loved everything ! The place doesn't look super great , so if you are a hygiene freak, this isn't the place for you !

This Chinese place, would not call it a restaurant was the only place open on a Monday afternoon…read more They have 6 slot machines that were not in operation. We came in to get out of the heat and have a few cold ones. A could locals were hanging out as well. I didn't take pics because there is nothing to see. Very small place. You walk into a bar and then a few tables in another room to sit.

First time here and we went back the two nights we were here. The owners are amazing and know how…read moreto have a good time and make great drinks. Definitely the place to get drinks if you are in Culebra. I will be back!

I wouldn't rely on this place being available if you have to wait for a flight. The owner said that…read moreairport folk aren't welcome today (Sunday 1pm) because he is having a bridge tournament with cruise ship passengers. When we tried to order something to go from the staff, the owner said that we had 20 minutes to get out. Super rude.

So so good! Best crab rangoons we ever had!! They were stuffed with real crab not the cream cheese…read morekind you might be used to! We ordered veggie and pork dumplings which were awesome as well. Outdoor bar and seating. Owner bring the food to your table- super friendly and great service!! Chef is from China. Cash only.

We grabbed lunch on the balcony at Mango Taphouse and Gastropub! This gave us a great opportunity…read moreto enjoy the beautiful weather, interesting views and experience a lovely fresh breeze. Overall everything that we had was good. The coconut shrimp was fresh, a decent sized portion and also tasty. The coconut rice bowl which I ordered was also good - the flavours from the various ingredients were good, but not as powerful as I would have hoped. Overall is was a healthy and light meal nonetheless- which was good as we were headed to the beach right afterwards.

We actually went to Mango tap house twice during our stay in Vieques…read more It's not necessarily the place to find the best puerto rican food but they do have really good food, a solid drink selection, and its also just a nice place to meet friends or watch a ballgame. The first visit, we had a few of the local beers and I also had a frozen monkey lala. I was informed it was the strongest drink they have and it tasted dangerously good (didn't taste boozy). Of the local breweries, we liked Ocean Lab. To eat, we saw someeone else get the onion dip so we had to also. It was soooo good. The 2nd visit we went after a day of beaching and were happy to be able to use their rinse-off station out front (such a cool idea). To eat, I had a buffalo chicken sandwich and my fiance had the chicken tendies with mac and cheese. All were really good but I think the best entrees at our table were probably the salads but everything was really good. Overall, somewhere I'd go hang if I lived in Vieques and would be happy to visit again. They did have the cleanest bathroom of any of the places I ate in all of Puerto Rico.