We're currently dining here, and from the moment my partner and I walked in, the experience has…read morebeen mixed. One of the hostesses was noticeably rude at the start, which set an uncomfortable tone. After being seated, our waiter hasn't been outright unkind, but there's a clear difference in how we're being treated compared to other guests. As a same-sex couple, it feels like we're not being received as warmly, even though he seems to be making an effort to remain professional. As a Puerto Rican, that's honestly a bit disappointing and feels out of place. That said, the food itself has been very good.

Great vibes, amazing food, and welcoming service! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone…read morevisiting PR! I got the churrasco and it was delicious.

The lobster and seafood paella was the best I've ever had. I've tried it in other countries and…read morethis was the best. The presentation, the taste, the modification as we didn't want oysters in ours were all top tier! 10/10 easily.

Honestly, we came here by accident, but it was a great accident... We were directed to go to the…read morerestaurant next-door, but I'm glad we made it to the wrong restaurant because we had a wonderful experience... The servers were friendly explained everything and the food was amazing. everything we ate was delicious... we had a discussion with one of the servers who explained, that everything is made from scratch so, it is in fact a scratch kitchen, which is why everything tasted so delicious. It was quiet and more like a reserved room for us since we were a large party of seven. I highly recommend them.

Bocata truly delivers when it comes to great drinks, great food, and great service -- what more…read morecould you ask for? Everything was excellent from start to finish. Henry, our server, was super respectful, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure we had a great experience. His professionalism and positive attitude really stood out. Even the owners take the time to personally check on you at your table, which makes the experience feel welcoming and special. You can tell they truly care about their customers. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of 5 is the $4 charge for tap water service and $5 for a side of bread -- that felt a bit excessive. Otherwise, the experience was fantastic. Highly recommended if you're in Humacao!

This is my first time trying Bocato. They are a deli, tapas and sandwiches but sooo much more…read more We decided to sit outside why not? It's Puerto Rico and the weather is perfect! The duck looked amazing with raspberry sauce. But I was in a pasta pesto with chicken mood. They give you so much! It was hard to finish. But I made a clean plate. I highly recommend trying Bocata. A must place to be. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Valery for being our server. You did a fantastic job.

It is right in the middle of San Sebastian street which also happens to be the heart of nightlife…read morein Viejo (Old) San Juan. this whole street is live, buzzing till midnight and sometimes till 2 AM. so if you wanna get the vibe/ feel of nightlife, come to this street (Calle in Spanish) here. We entered, every server was busy, we saw one empty high table, settled ourselves and ordered fish tacos, Chicken Empanadillas, and a couple of drinks (Mojito & beer). Fish tacos were really good, the best we had in the old San Juan area. we were there for 50 odd minutes and went to another bar. the ambiance was good but can't say the same about service but as I said above- this is the scene in every other bar in that street. so this is normal there. also, happy hour is from 3 to 8 (like other bars) one thing to keep in mind- whatever the restaurant/bar/pub you visit in this area - your food order gonna take time, as these all are mostly there for drinks, of course, food items are there in the menu, but it's gonna more then usual time, so if you are hungry, try other restaurants. Bar-restaurant in San Sebastian street- these are good for a couple of drinks & bar hopping. Note: To enter, they are asking for CDC Card (for vaccine check). You can also show a digital copy/Photo of it.

LOVE THIS PLACE! Our server whose name I cannot for the life…read moreof me remember was wonderful, and the doorman was adorable. Amazing FISH TACOS! Flavorful AF and even tastier with the hot sauce, so definitely get the hot sauce. They have happy hour from 3 to 8 - got tasty Mojitos and Pina Coladas. Also tried their little shots of frozen slushies for a $1 each - really liked the tamarind one. Also, I highly recommend and would double down on the Paellitas. If you've had Paella in Spain, these Paellitas are the mini-version-don't-wanna-share as they are smaller in portion. However, it was well seasoned and the 3 pieces of shrimp on top were fat and plump (just how I like my shrimp!). Sit by the front and you can also people watch to your heart's content. That's what we did and we ended up making friends with randos that stopped by.

My boyfriend and I loved our dinner at Pasion por el Fogon. Both entrees we got were so delicious…read more We got the jumbo shrimp mofongo which was garlicky and creamy. The shrimps were huge and well cooked. I prefer a smooth consistency to mofongo and this was on the chunkier side but the flavor absolutely made up for it. The portion was huge and we had leftovers of this. The seafood cazuela was even better than the mofongo. The sauce was amazing - similar to a tomato rosé. I wish there were more scallops in this dish, it was mostly mussels and shrimp. However still super good and I'd definitely recommend this.

We had no problem getting seated. Cute ambiance. Our waitress Kelly was very helpful in telling us…read moreabout the menu. Our food came out in a timely manner. We got the beef fritter appetizer which was yummy. I got the lobster bi-fongo and my husband got the stuffed fish with lobster and conch. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend.

Everything was really good, but ask for menu and prices. They recommend us for appetizer the…read morecochinillo(not in the menu)and it was good but we finally paid $47 for a small portion. I asked the waiter and he confirm the price was correct. Our twomain dishes were less than that.

I don't have much experience with Basque cuisine. Couldn't tell you what, if any, differences it…read morehas with Spanish cuisine. I still can't. The menu here looked pretty much like that of any other traditional Spanish restaurant. That being said, it doesn't matter because the food we had was excellent. The callos a la madrileña were tasty. Dipping the bread in that sauce.... delicious. The octopus was decent but I've had much better at Casa Manolo. In addition to the traditional Spanish menu, they have a grill menu. When you walk in, the first thing you see in your right is the charcoal grill. We had to try the steak. We went with the ribeye for 2. Excellent. Perfectly done. Well worth the price. They bring the steak (every meat from the grill) to the table on a hot plate with a flame underneath so it continues to sizzle. The downside is that we ordered medium rare. It arrived perfectly done, but kept cooking at the table. We had to remove all the meat to avoid it from becoming well done. Just keep that in mind. The other potential issue for some is the amount of smoke the grill causes. Several tables ordered steaks so the air had lots of smoke. No a big deal for me, but it can be for some. The chef/owner is very nice. He would fist pump patrons as they entered the dining area and talk to them, and even take some orders (like chef Manolo at Casa Manolo). When we arrived the dining area was somewhat quiet. As the evening progressed it became a full house. It seemed to me, like many restaurants in these times, they were understaffed. Employees were wearing several hats. This lead to some frustration in getting attention, but it was understandable. They were doing the best they could. I would still return for more steak and callos.

Excelente todo! La comida y el servicio es muy bueno. Lleve a clientes de USA y quedaron…read moreimpresionados

We had a large group (party of 9) come for a family dinner recently and this place was so…read moreaccommodating!! They do not take reservations past 6pm but show up and wait in the bar/lounge area. You will not be disappointed. The bartenders were so friendly and welcoming. Once it was time for us to sit down and dine, service was amazing!!! We ordered the Pulpo (octopus), prime rib, filet mignon, pollo Bodeguita, everything was sooo delicious. We loved everything about this restaurant. They speak both English and Spanish :)

Everything is perfect, even the hidden nature of the place makes it a perfect place…read more The food was great, the service as well. Only thing is that they dont sell beers.

Located behind Hato Rey's financial district "La milla de oro", El Gsto de Lavapiés is a hidden…read moregem. And I mean hidden. If not for the sign on the door, you'd walk/drive past it and not notice. Even with the sign, you'll likely miss it. Limited private parking, plus street parking. Inside dining only. Interior is intimate. Total of 4 tables. Three small and one large table, good for about 10-12 people. Reservations only. Take out is available. The waitress told us they opened 3 years ago as a careening service and private Chef's table events. This past year they opened to the public as a restaurant. The name comes from the Madrid neighborhood of Lavapiés, the Chef's hometown. Service was great. The waitress warmly welcomed us and was more then happy to explain the restaurant's history as well as the menu. The Chef also came out to greet us and explain everything. The menu changes week to week, depending on what he finds at the market and customer feedback. We started off with their famous croquetas, 3 ham and 3 cod. We also ordered the albóndigas and hojaldradas, rectangular shaped patatas bravas. For the main course we shared the arroz negro con chipirones (black rice with baby squid), arroz xtuleta (rice with ribeye), cachopo (breaded steak stuffed with ham and cheese), and the rabo de res with apio trufado (beef tail with truffled mashed celery). Everything was delicious. I would reorder everything again. The tail was tender. The cachopo and arroz negro were my favorites. I also loved the croquetas. For dessert, they only have a cheesecake. I'm not a cheesecake fan, but everyone at the table enjoyed it. I hope they continue to grow and I won't be surprised if they move to a bigger location soon because the food and service are great. Put this place on your short list.

We were seated and greeted by a male waiter. When we asked for a wine menu, we were told there was…read moreonly one white and one red wine available, priced at $11 per glass or $33 per bottle (a Ribera Del Duero). We took a moment to decide whether to get a bottle or just go by the glass. We ordered boquerones and asked about the croquetas, including the price of an off-menu assortment. The waiter said he did not know the price and would have to place the order to find out. He then said he would give us a few minutes to decide. When he returned he was all worked up, and told us that we were "in the wrong restaurant" and that if we found the wine or food too expensive, this was not the place for us. We had not commented on pricing--only asked standard questions. He then said he would not serve us. A different server took over and was professional and helpful. We ended up ordering a bottle of red wine, croquetas, and several tapas. Unfortunately, the initial interaction significantly affected the experience. Asking about prices and menu options should not result in being dismissed. Also, the chorizo al vino was disappointing.

FYI the prominent sign: "BOXLAB"@ Elchampi can be confusing to find…read more Stumbled into this Spanish Tapas place right across from where apparently Spanish Explorer Ponce DeLeon is entombed. There are three restaurants that have a few outdoor tables to watch folks come and go. It's the third one down a rather severe sloped, romantic tree-lined cobblestone street to where a thick entrance through a fortified wall with historic sentry placements that guard the estuary at sunset. The small blue-tiled bar greets you into an intimate cavern with little rickety tables and curved whitewashed brick walls. Great cocktails with beers, sangria, and a signature pina cojito. Croquettes, chorizo, fried potatoes, ham, cheese, ceviche all come on shared plates. Everything is made to order and hot, so be patient. They do lots of paella to order. The paella mariscos was great and rice was perfect, fresh, moist and seasoned. Service is welcoming and quick. Can fill up quickly and sound loud like a busy Chinese restaurant in Spanish.

The best mofongo con carne frita, delicious arroz mampostedo, ever, great service, nice atmosphere,…read morerecomended!

Stopped in for lunch while working in the area. Very good lunch and the people working there are…read morevery friendly.