Delicious food. One of the better steak I've had as far as cook, could've been a bit more seasoned but it was so tender it basically melted in my mouth so I'm not complaining. Staff super friendly. The views are immaculate. The strays were also very friendly and polite read more

Bocata Smokehouse - Prime ribeye - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Food service, everything was wonderful! Staff was great and courteous. Loved it, will be back read more

Llevé a mi familia de 18 personas a Boccata con mucha ilusión porque la comida siempre ha sido exquisita, y no tengo quejas en cuanto al sabor. Sin embargo, la experiencia fue muy decepcionante en cuanto al servicio. Estuvimos más de 3 horas esperando los platos, y uno de nuestros familiares nunca recibió su comida. ¡Inaceptable! El espacio estaba disponible, pero claramente no estaban preparados para atender un grupo de ese tamaño. Solo había una mesera atendiendo, cuando en el local había personal de sobra. El plato más tarde se entregó a las 5:54 p.m., cuando fue ordenado a las 3:30 p.m. Boccata tiene potencial por su cocina, pero deben mejorar seriamente su logística y atención al cliente si desean ofrecer una experiencia de calidad. No se puede dejar que el mal servicio opaque lo bien que cocinan. Ojalá lo tomen en cuenta. read more

Drinks are overpriced. I ordered 5 non alcoholic grapefruit drinks which were filled with ice and paid $27 bucks. We ordered the sampler, brisket, pork belly, and mofongo. My favorite item was the pork belly. That was deliciously addicting. Mac and cheese was way too droopy. Our waitress was the sweetest thing, hence the Stars. Service started slow with no one in the restaurant but us and another party but picked ip after. read more

Food was great! I had the signature burger and my husband had the sampler. Loved them both. The service was a little faster than most typical PR restaurants but "Island Time" is still a thing. The patrons directly across from the beach giving you great views. However, the street traffic does damper the views some . Overall a great experience! read more

Bocata Smokehouse - This place was great!!! The signature burger is the best I've tasted. My husband had the sampler and it was absolutely amazing. - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

I'm by as the angus steak and mofongo and it was delicious. Steak was cooked perfectly and the mofogo was garlicky just like I love. The view from the restaurant is awesome, you can hear the waves and the music while you dine. Great service and good with chill vibes read more

Our drinks were great and food was amazing! Ordered mofongo which is why we are here.. home! My husband ordered the pork while I ordered the churrasco and it was great. FYI: There are tons or stray dog everywhere so if you feed them (like I did), they will stay right next to you until you finish eating. (Ohhh but he was so cute!) anyways, worth it! read more

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The food was delicious the service too .Me gusto lo q ordenamos y El mesero tremendo chiko muy amable.recomiendo El sitio de veraz q si good I love this place read more

Great fish tacos and great mofongo. Beautiful ocean view. Islote Arecibo is one of the few towns that has remained original to the Puerto Rican culture and cookery. It's a must on your bucket list. read more

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Not as good as we expected since reviews were good. Food was not great, service was mediocre. Our waitress left in the middle of our dining experience and didn't inform us at all. So many other good spots in PR. Nice view sitting by the ocean, and people were very friendly. read more

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After a long day exploring caves, we were craving local food and found this restaurant right along the beach. The food was delicious with good sized portions. I highly recommend the passionfruit drink. We will be back for sure next time we are in Arecibo! read more

Bocata Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

The mahi mahi was overcooked, did not like the criolla sauce! The skirt steak looked it was made on the plancha not grilled. Tostones were not fresh. The place was not crowded and the service was poor, had to ask for my bill to another waiter was passing by! I ordered a Cosmopolitan and it was served on the rocks (vodka and cranberry juice). The mamposteao rice was really good and the view were the only things I enjoyed read more

Fun stop for drinks and beautiful views of the ocean! We stopped here before venturing on the Cueva del Indio. Mojitos were strong and flavorful. Place was a bit crowded when we visited so seating was limited. However, a server encouraged us to take chairs from various tables and form our own seating area. Indoor and outdoor seating is available but for the best views of the ocean, chose the outdoor seating. read more

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Awesome Mac & Brisket! Really nice staff and welcoming environment! When we arrived at Bocata, they might have been in the middle of shifts because our original waitress took our drinks order and told us she was leaving after bringing us the drinks, but someone else would come by to take our order. After a significant amount of time, and after no one had shown up, my husband asked the bartender who could we place our order with, and thereafter everything worked out. The bartender continued being our waiter and all was excellent. read more

After struggling to find a restaurant that was open, we stumbled across this place. I'm so glad that we did! We were welcomed by very nice staff who spoke both English and Spanish. We promptly were seated and received our drinks quickly. Delicious pina colada with very creamy whipped cream. Ordered tostones, sausage, brisket sandwich, and pulled pork sandwich. Everything came out in a timely manner and everything was delicious. The view was amazing. Located directly across the street from the ocean. Clean, laid-back, and OPEN for business! Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

Great little spot. Food was good and staff was nice. My boyfriend and I made a pit stop here after passing it on our way to our hotel and we're glad we did. Beautiful views, great food and decent prices. We will visit again if we're ever in the area. read more

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I wish I could give this place a 100 stars! I was aimlessly driving around the island and I said where I end up is where I end up! I saw this little restaurant on the side of the road and decided to stop in for lunch and a beer! The smoked wings were amazing and I definitely ordered a Medella to go with it before the main course arrived of a NYS! The staff was very friendly and the place was extremely clean and the view was over the top. read more

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I did a phone order and did not get anything I ordered but was charged $96. After the menu states a total of $36. Still waiting on my refund. Food was so bad it wasn't even touched but thrown away. How is it that Mofongo that I ordered came with no plantains. I ordered rice and beans there were no rice and beans but still charged. So I asked for a side of platanos with mayochup times 2 as I was ordering for my 2 daughters and nope no plantains. Service was extremely horrible unless you are there to drink. Then you are speaking what is understandable. After I asked for food to be remade I was told kitchen was closed at 7pm. read more

Bocata Smokehouse - This was the plate of mofongo which was supposed to be chicken. Very disgusting and literally did not smell so nice. - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Slow service, order stake medium came well done. I inform the server and nothing was done. Place looks nice and is at beach front. Will not be returning read more

Bottom line: hidden gem. 100%. Pero not so hidden cause it was packed on a Monday. Gluten line: the chef came out!!! If you've read a recent other review of mine in Puerto Rico, you'd know even a $$$$ place apparently doesn't do this which is disappointing. Long line: the place is still recovering from Hurricane Maria but there's plenty of open room. They have a few drafts and even other craft beers in bottles. The chef came out and discussed what he could to make sure wifey could enjoy a mofongo. There was even a live musician! The food was delicious, my ribs were almost fall off the bone (off the bone = bad by the way), and the mofongo was well seasoned and not oily. I will 100% return and definitely return. read more

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I don't even know where to start. The service was absolutely terrible, I only was able to drink 2 beers because the waitress only came twice. The food took about an hour to come out. On the menu, what we ordered said on the menu that it came with a side. So we picked a side. Well on the bill, the sides were 8$ so that was false advertising. When the waitress checked us out, the only option for the tip was 25% LOL. This place is a joke. Food was subpar and way overpriced read more

Bocata Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Service is poor when crowded or half crowded. Employee short. Food is alright. Recommend bao buns. Great area and atmosphere. Short on alcohol in bar. Very slow paced when serving food or drinks, even water. read more

Great staff, Amazing view and atmosphere. Food is on point. Pulled pork is to die for. read more

Great road bar to stop and hydrate yourself before heading to the Cueva del Indio. Mojitos come in multiple flavors including original, passion fruit, strawberry, etc. The original was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I drank it all nevertheless! Restrooms were subpar. read more

Bocata Smokehouse - Signage - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Just awesome food - smoked items are delicious, and local mofungo items are available on the menu. We came twice (family of 4) and didn't get any food we didn't really like read more

This place has great meat. The tomahawk steak is good. I like the tuna tartare on tostones.

This was the second restaurant my husband and I went to while on our trip in Puerto Rico & I can honestly say it was the best one! The place is located across from the beach, the view is beautiful! The customer service was on point! Food was AMAZING! They have an indoor and outdoor, you sit where you please. Definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting that area. read more

Bocata Smokehouse - Shrimp tacos - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

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Great food and vibe at this place. Delicious beachside dining. Smoked meats are incredible. read more

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Awesome place to eat. The ambiance is great, the food is great, and the server (Sofia) was awesome. Highly recommended. La comida está riquísima, el citio es bonito, y la gente (especially the Sofia) es muy Buena. Love recomiendo mucho! read more

Bocata Smokehouse - The view from the restaurant. - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Amazingly good food. The smoked wings and brisket are really good. So is the passion fruit mojitos.

I have been living for a couple of years in the area and had never went to this place. During the whole pandemic situation I decided to give it a try and I must say it was a complete let down. I ordered some $13 dollars fish tacos and these are the sad fish tacos that I received. They definitely lost a customer. read more

Bocata Smokehouse - Fish tacos - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

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The perfect spot to stop for lunch but still enjoy the view when driving along the northern coast of Puerto Rico! Great fish tacos (especially on Taco Thursdays when they are on special!), great local craft beers - an orange beer was recommended by my server and I enjoyed it, very light and good for drinking in sunny weather at the beach - and very friendly and kind servers who speak both Spanish and English. Don't miss this hidden gem. Lots of off-street parking, too. read more

This restaurant had some of the best fish tacos I've ever eaten. Very colorful with all sorts of peppers and onions. I got it with the spicy mayo which was a perfect addition. Beach view in Arecibo. Reasonable prices. Lots of Ocean Lab draft beer. read more

Bocata Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Great vive, great service, great food and mojitos amazing !!! Will be back many times I'm sure.

The food was amazing. The service was very professional and lively. The monfongo with Lobster is amazing. The burgers were yummy. I really enjoyed dining at this establishment. read more