Foods are pretty good. Price a little bit high i guess it's a president popular traveling spot so it's understandable. The coffee i have to point out is fabulous! read more

We visited Bili on a Monday night right before they were closing. The food was by far the best we had in Vieques. We started with two appetizers - the black bean mash with root vegetable chips as well as the chicharrones de pollo. The vegetable chips were kind of like tostones topped with black beans, fresh salsa and avocado crema. These were delicious. The chicharrones were like fried chicken fritters with a creamy sauce. Also a hit! For entrees, we enjoyed the Puerto Rican style coconut curry stew. It was filled with veggies- eggplant, cauliflower, squash and tender shrimp. The sauce was delicious over the white rice and it also came with sweet plantains that were a nice "dessert." We also tried the pork tenderloin which was served on sausage risotto with plantains and chickpeas. All of the items at Bili were unique and well done. Much of the food at other restaurants in Esperanza is fried, but Bili offered fresh, inventive dishes with Puerto Rican flair. Our server was extremely friendly and didn't seem to mind that we came in right before closing. read more

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Pros: good location, food is pretty decent but not cheap. This is more of a $$$ place. Cons: service left something to be desired, waitress didn't really give us any details about the menu beyond what was listed, had to keep badgering her to refill water, and never came to check on us after food was served and we needed a few more basic things. I'd say this is a 3/5 star place but I'm knocking another star off bc our server decided to include a 20% tip in our bill, which she most certainly didn't deserve. read more

Best meal I've had in Vieques hands down. Location is perfect, right across from the ocean. Beachy, airy decor and atmosphere - a must go for a date night in Esperanza. My boyfriend and I order the guava BBQ chicharonnes (so yummy) and split the two pound lobster which was out of this world. Drinks were delicious and service was great. Definitely a little bit more on the expensive side for Vieques but 100% worth it. read more

Some of the best (higher end) food experiences in Vieques (without going overboard on "nice-ness"). Fantastic meal of ceviche with plantain chips, mofongo, and local lobster. Good cocktails. Great view of the water from the restaurant. read more

Outstanding food, memorable, and reasonably priced. The tables are on a dirt floor so you might hesitate, but you will be happy you stayed.

Waited for about an hour for an appetizer that never arrived and only response from the waiter was that he had no idea when it would be out but should be soon but he can cancel it for us if we wanted... was a complete waste of time read more

Food was outstanding, fresh lobster and couch. Outstanding beverages! Flan is to die for (coconut, cheese or guava). Fantastic service! Place is busy - make a reservation! read more

Good service. Good food. Good location in Esperanza while we were having a casual beach day exploring Vieques.

Great food, great drink and very welcoming staff. Tried sandwiches and a few mains, all were good. Looking to revisit when returning to the island. read more

Favorite restaurant in Vieques - it's amazing food and drinks without being pretentious, which can be refreshing in Vieques ! Drinks are as good as they get, food is fresh, the team is nice and cares about your experience. We've been there each time we've come to Vieques and will continue to go. Pro tip: best place to go before a bioluminescent bay activity read more

The food was absolutely fantastic. The best food that I had while on this island. The service was impeccable. Mark saw that my wife who was attending to our baby did not have a chance to drink her beer and it sat there for a while getting warm. He took it back and brought out another so she could have a cold beer. Absolutely thrilled with our dinner. read more

Great spot for lunch. Authentic local cuisine and casual atmosphere. Food was delicious. And the cocktails were really good. Went there two days in a row because it was so great. Make sure you try the piña colada's. read more

This place almost got a terrible review because they made us wait so long to get seated and start our order, however the food and juices were sooo delicious that it redeemed itself almost entirely! We ordered a number of delicious fresh juices, the appetizer sampler plate and mahi mahi wraps followed by cafe con leche. Everything was very fresh and very tasty. The one thing we didnt like were the little corn balls that were part of the sampler as they were too cheesy for our liking; but thats a small gripe. So, in summary, I would highly recommend this place as long as you dont go in too much of a hurry!! read more

The salad dressing is so delicious. Best restaurant on the street. The puertoriquena paella is so so, but the seafood paella and chicken are delightful, and the conch salad appetizer is a must order. Dat salad dressing tho. read more

Good food, but don't expect to go anywhere anytime soon. I was surprised when we showed up on our first night and were sent away for not having a reservation. This is Vieques, not New York City. There are what, 10 people on the island. But we made a reservation for the next evening since this place came highly recommended, and as I said, this is Vieques, there are 10 people and 8 restaurants. When we showed up the next evening we had a little bit of a wait while our table was being prepared. However, we were seated with no menus, and it took our server a while to get to us. We sat on the patio, which is super dark, so I suggest you bring a flashlight so when you finally receive a menu so you can read it. They also do not have a drink menu, so the server just recites what they have and you make her repeat it 10 times until you decide. I went with Sangria, which was very nice and refreshing. The others in my party kept making requests for drinks they could not make. Oh, and there is one bartender, so be prepared to wait a bit for drinks too. As for the food, well the food was really good. It's always hard to decide when reviewing a place how to rate it when the food and the service do not match up. And actually, in this instance, I don't even want to blame our server for the service, because I am pretty sure she was the only one taking care of the entire patio. It was obvious she was slammed. But for a place that requires reservations, they can see ahead of time what their business is going to be like so they can plan accordingly. I think our server did the best she could considering. But end rant, back to the food. We started with the Mofongo Cassava Dumplings, which were little balls of plantain and yuca with a nice aoili sauce on top. Very tasty! I ordered the Bili Salad, which had crunchy plantain croutons, and almost was tempted to order a second salad, as it was so good. My friend also ordered it and loved it as well. For entrees, we all ate off each other's plates, and everyone enjoyed the creamy chicken dish with yuca, while my fried pork chops with risotto coming in at a close second. The food was really good, but they could use a little more lighting on the patio and an extra server or two, and this could've easily been a 5 star review. Oh and an extra bartender, nobody appreciates that island life while waiting too long for their cocktails. read more

Bili Restaurant - The only pic I got since we basically dined in the dark. - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

We were dropped off here after our kayaking tour and took a short walk to peruse the options for food. We ended up here and waited 10-15 minutes for a table. Great atmosphere, great food selection. We had the plaintain chips with guacamole, hummus and the vegetarian paella. We asked for the vegetarian paella to be made by request, since I had seen it in a photo, but honestly I wasn't impressed. This version had curry, so essentially it just tasted like curry rice to me. Prices were reasonable, though this is a little bit more of a chi-chi restaurant - people were here for drinks and dates, but my friend and I rolled up in shorts and athletic wear, haha. Lively spot as I think it's the commercial area near the waterfront and the hotels. We were staying at Villa Coral and decided to take a 15 min walk back that night in the pouring rain, haha. While it wasn't the most populated street (very residential), it was pretty well lit and I felt relatively safe walking back at 11 PM. read more

We had two lovely meals here one eating in and one take out, both where amazing. I am vegetarian and they had plenty of options for me! The salad appetizer was fantastic as well as the cauliflower. My mother had the mahi-mahi and said it was wonderful. It came with mash potatoes which I tried a part of and absolutely loved! Would recommend to anyone traveling through this town. read more

Excellent food! Puerto Rican specialities at its finest. You're on an island--go for the fish! Rice and beans were so good and lovely staff. Drinks were ice cold and delicious. Hibiscus iced tea was a hit. read more

Ordered the puerto rican paella an it was nothing but pork fried rice. Highly disappointed.

My friend and I visited Vieques for 2.5 days, and we ate at Bili for both of the dinners! They are open till 10PM and we snagged a seat towards the end of the night. We shared the seafood gnocchi (AMAZING!), ceviche, and tres leche cake and everything tasted so good! The gnocchi dish was super creative and had a ton of seafood. The server was super nice and we had a great time talking to him. We also had the guava jalapeno margarita and passion fruit mojito and both were great. They weren't too strong but also not too sweet. We had such a great time that we came back the second night and split the seafood paella. Once again, the dish had a ton of seafood and was very flavorful. I liked the gnocchi from the night before more, but this dish was still great! We had the same server and he was still just as nice. He gave us suggestions for our stay back on the main island that we really appreciated. Definitely one of the nicer places to eat at in Esperanza and the food was worth every penny! read more

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We enjoyed Bili's as our first meal on Vieques, and it was really good! Not sure why this restaurant always seems perpetually empty compared to the others in the area- it's generally at the same price point, although it serves less Americanized fare, I suppose. We tried a variety of tapas/appetizers, all of which were deep fried (there isn't a lot of choice). The mahi mahi bites and the onion rings were both very good, although the dough in our pulled pork empanadas was a little undercooked. I tried the Bili house salad for my main ($10). Although our server said it was appropriate for an entree, it was a lot smaller than I anticipated- I would recommend one of the salads with proteins instead. In any case, the coconut vinaigrette that they put on all the salads was awesome. Other hits at the table included the paella (which is not made in a paella pan and doesn't have that crispy crust), the conch salad, and the ahi tuna wrap. read more

Bili Restaurant - Bill house salad ($10) - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Fresh and delicious were the mahi nuggets. They are a must have! We ended up coming back three different times for them during our week stay. The mofungo balls were equality as tasty. A must have is the passion fruit mojito. This was simply perfect. We only had lunch, not sure if menu changes for dinner but certainly everything was wonderful. Lunch for two with one cocktail each $90. read more

Bili Restaurant - Passion fruit mojito - refreshing and delicious! - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Delicious food and super nice staff! Everything was fresh and authentic, would definitely recommend eating there as much as possible during your stay in Esperanza! read more

We were staying a few doors down at the Flamboya Guest House and we decided to grab dinner here because the menu looked good. Like most island restaurants the service is not extremely quick, but that is too be expected. For our appetizer we had the fried mufongo balls and they were amazing. I don't know what they do differently in the Caribbean but they know how to fry their food right! The only complaint I would have about this appetizer was that there was not enough of them! For the main course my fiance and I split the 2 lb lobster tail. I've grown up in Florida and have had lobster, both cold and warm water tails my whole life, and when I tell you this was one of the best, you better believe it! It was clearly fresh, and was cooked to perfection. It was served with a warm butter and was by far the best meal was had on the island! read more

Bili Restaurant - Fresh Lobster Tail - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Came for a late-ish breakfast. Worth the wait for a table. Worth the wait for the food. Don't come if you're in a rush - get on island time, have a drink, and enjoy the breeze. Much more mellow vibe than the places next door. Omelets were good. Pina colada French toast was amazing. Servers seemed a little disorganized but we got everything we ordered and never felt neglected. Bottom line, if you're chill and patient and appreciate delicious food you'll have a great experience. read more

The mofongo yuca was to die for. Lightly fried and packed with flavor over a delicious aioli. The conch dish was different. It's sea snail, apparently but it was prepared very well. An amazing taste. Not what I expected. The sea flavor was not strong or over powering. Very well done. read more

Bili Restaurant - Mofongo "Casava" appetizer. Yuca bites over garlic aioli sauce. - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Two amazing meals during our stay. First night we had the skirt steak. Last night had the lobster bouillabaisse and grilled Red snapper. Both amazing meals. Knowledgeable, prompt, friendly service. Eva is a charming and attentive host who has designed a well balanced menu. I saw at least one vegetarian entree. There are a selection of tapas. Relaxed atmosphere right at the West end of the malecón. Open to the ocean breezes. read more

Bili Restaurant - Lobster bouillabaisse - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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We haven't left the restaurant yet and had to add a review. Amazinggg! The food is absolutely the best on island. We've been everywhere and hands down Bili is the best. So flavorful. The staff is great - very friendly and upbeat. Not stuffy. Can't recommend higher! Thanks Bili, that was a treat!! read more

What a great restaurant! Right on the Malecón in Esperanza with the ocean at your back. The food is absolutely marvelous. Loved the ceviche and drinks. Do not miss the churrasco!! Could be the best on the island. Only drawback was slow service and especially long waits on drinks. But you're on vacation-- be patient and enjoy! read more

Best place on the island, we ate here every day. Get the passion fruit juice to drink then the lobster, mahi mahi, or whole snapper. Chef Eva is a delight, and the servers are very friendly. Edwin even gave us his phone to watch the World Cup match. We cannot recommend Bili's enough! read more

Yow it's the personal touch ya know And chef in chief Ava knows her magic touch so well with original PR cuisine delish. What can I say meals so SUMPTUOUS ! Eating there is like a Judith's reflexology session for the stomach ! You've eaten well and feel elevated into a higher chakra of hunger lalleviation. read more

Best restaurant in Esperanza! We got dessert here twice and dinner once - everything we had was phenomenal. The fish was perfectly cooked and fresh, and the desserts were delicious (we loved the chocolate cake and cheese flan so much we got the same things both times). read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Vieques, and it may also be the one during this Puerto Rico trip of mine... We first came here for a stay, not expecting to eat here. However, we changed our mind after reading the menu in Yelp and greeting to the owner, Eva, a very nice lady who's also the chef in this restaurant. We started with Mojito and a ginger drink which I unfortunately forgot the name :( I love the creamy taste from the coconut cream and warm feeling from the ginger; it's a very interesting drink that I wish I could learn how to make it myself! Then we had their salad, very refreshing taste with the right balance of vinegar. For entree, we had lobster paella and the other Yuca vegetarian specialty of the night; the lobster paella is a MUST for seafood lovers!! Besides the giant lobster, it also has full of other seafood, and it's only $36, the price for a decent lobster roll in NY. The Yuca vegetarian dish is also lovely, especially the pesto sauce (maybe because I'm a pesto lover...) For desserts, don't miss their dessert drink set which has three different Puerto Rico drinks, sweet, creamy, and well flavored. There's one chocolate, one pistachio, and one coffee drink. We also had a coconut flan. I wish I could finish it, but I already ate too much :( With the lighthearted Puerto Rico music playing around, I'm writing this review and breathing the breeze carrying the scent of the ocean, which is just right across this restaurant. This is the LIFE... In all, please please please don't miss this place when you are visiting Vieques!! read more

***WARNING: DO NOT EAT HERE. DANGEROUS FOR YOUR WALLET, YOUR SPIRIT, AND YOUR SOUL*** We came in here on the recommendation of our taxi driver. Huge mistake. Leave it to us Californians to wander headlong into an unrepentant tourist trap. The thing is, I don't mind tourist-oriented restaurants, at the right time, in the right place, and at a non-obscene premium over a reasonable price point. These guys are beyond the pale, however. After we walked in, the following things happened: 1. We received drinks menus, and dinner menus. The dinner menus featured entrees extending from the low 40s all the way up to $59 for the "surf and turf." We hadn't taken Vieques as a beef production center--the one cows-crossing sign we saw riding around the island appeared next to a field full of horses--but we had hoped to make a meal out of it focusing on the surf, or at least the surfier entree choices. Until... 2. We noticed the dinner menus featured small print at the bottom explaining that the house adds 11.5% to all checks in taxes--not an immediate cause for concern after a few days in Puerto Rico, especially for those of us who understand the predicament afresh after seeing the Last Week Tonight episode. But then the next line said the house ALSO adds 18% as an automatic gratuity, both on the food AND on the 11.5% tax. So through an advanced technique I will refer to as "math," I can determine that at $59 x 1.115 x 1.18, those unfortunate patrons ordering the surf and turf can expect a bill from the house for no less than $77.63. 3. We weren't that hungry, so we thought we might share one of the overpriced entrees, which as they emerged from the kitchen seemed large-ish. Then we noticed, in larger print, a line on the menu that said No Shared Plates. Sorry kids, but a food purchase is in its essence a sale of goods, and my expectation when I purchase goods is that I may do with them as I please. What if I wanted to let my dinner companion try a bite of what I ordered? Would a staff member rush from the kitchen in time to knock the offending fork out of my hands, before it shared the offending morsel of food? It now became clear we weren't going to eat here after all. 4. We'd already ordered drinks, at $10/cocktail not quite robbery if not great. The cherry coconut one tasted good, if a hangover concoction. The mojito I ordered won't win any awards. But we could accept that level of expense as the price of having trusted a taxi driver in a tourist zone and needing to undo our mistake. Once we made intentions clear, the waitress immediately advised that it was OK, she would bring us our check. And then helpfully suggested she could also bring us plastic cups, presumably so we could GTFO right away, even though the place was half empty. Do yourself a favor and don't go here, and do us all a favor and don't contribute to the perpetuation of this nonsense and filth. This establishment deserves the death penalty. read more

This food was delicious. It was our first stop in Esperanza and we couldn't be more pleased. We had the salad, and snapper. Both were delicious. I also tried the vegetable root mash which was their take on mofungo and it was really well seasoned. The staff was welcoming and attentive. We would definitely return. :) read more

This place had a lot of lobsters choices (which was what we craved for). We got grilled lobster and lobster paella. Both were good. The cocktails were very nice too. read more

This is one of my top 2 favorite restaurants on the island (along with Tin Box). They have the freshest seafood that I've found -- all the local seafood is caught by fisherman on the island and very fresh. I've never eaten anything here that I didn't like -- except maybe the calamari, it was a bit too chewy for me. They have an amazing cilantro aioli sauce that comes with a lot of the dishes, GET IT or ask for a side. Great seafood paella, love the mahi mahi nuggets, AND the ceviche. Those are my Go-TO's. read more

We had a large group (12+ people). After our order, we waited for maybe 50 minutes and there only came in a couple of orders (a couple of the kids only ordered appetizers). I asked one of the hostess about our orders- she said she's going to check. She came back and said "it's ONLY been 40 minutes" and they are working on our orders. Long story short, we finally got the last two orders in an hour and half. Never an apology from the hostess or the waitress. If you are reading this, chances are you are like us who're visiting this beautiful place for vacation. The food is quite decent and one of our friends on the table even swore that the pork was the best pork he ever had (which I respectfully disagreed), but to wait for 1 hour to 1.5hours to get your food? I suggest you look elsewhere- there are plenty other restaurants around it. Oh by the way, this is my very first time writing a review on yelp. Like everyone else, I had good bad or so-so experience when eating out, but never really feels the urge to write anything about it until this night. read more

Who vacations to be treated poorly? It's literally 1 minute to last call for food and they will not make my food. The waiter tried to get it in but the manager would not allow me to buy ceviche! I asked for the manAger and he was extremely rude. I'm not going to give you my money and be disrespected. I went to Lazy Jacks a half a block away. Drinks are strong , the food is great and the customer service is amazing ! Crystal the bartender is awesome! read more