We took the ferry to Catana and Don Tello was on the boardwalk. We didn't expect it to be crowded when we got inside. We only ordered drinks and Calamari appetizers because we were still full from the lake breakfast and waiting for the Ferry trip back to San Juan. I can tell that the food is good by the way the Calamari was prepared and taste and looks like the crowd are local and know each other's and they know what to order and seem to be enjoying the food. The restroom is clean. I wish I have tried other food. The service is good and the ambiance is okay and I felt the local vibe dining with the locals. There is nothing to see here in Catano except eateries and the Bacardi and Ron del Barritillo oldest rum in Puerto Rico. read more

Don Tello - Calamari was good - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

Stopped here for a quick bite Menu is extensive, lots of options to choose from. I got fish tacos $14 Tacos were ok We also ordered chicken wings $12 wings were also just ok Beer 4$ Inside is nicely decorated, lots of seating available, servers are friendly read more

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Sábado 13 de diciembre de 2025 nos fuimos a Cataño almorzar otra vez. Esta vez a Don Tello local frente a la Bahía de Cataño. Nos sentamos en el área exterior por que había brisa fresca. Comida y servicio estuvieron excelentes. read more

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Primero, tengo que decir que la vista es hermoso. Muy buen ambiente. Con relación a la comida y servicio, pedimos un mofongo de pulpo y para mi sorpresa estaba bastante duro el pulpo . El mofongo lo pedimos al ajillo y estaba un poco seco. Pedimos dis tragos vodka con toronja rosada y estaban un poco malo pienso que era el jugo no era de lo mejor. Lo mejor fue los fish nuggets. Pueden mejorar. read more

The service here is really bad. No warm welcome. Not friendly. Took forever to get the bill. Overpriced for what you get and the food isn't that great. A waste of time. read more

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The bistec encebollado was boiled and gray and barely edible. Can't believe it was a local tour guide that turned us on to this place. I love Caribbean Latin American food and this place was terrible. Hard pass. read more

Upstairs is a nice view of the coast but when you're seated above, you can't order from any of the Puerto Rican dishes (you are limited to the Mexican menu when seated upstairs which is a bummer) they should have made it possible to order from both menus whether you are above or below. read more

Don Tello - View of the coast - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

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Authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Appetizers are superb and meal is very delicious. Wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable of menu, they create a wonderful experience. Definitely recommend. (Catch the ferry from old San Juan to indulge in authentic cuisine). Yum read more

On a recent trip to PR, we took the ferry from San Juan over to Cataño. We came specifically for this restaurant because we stopped here almost a decade ago, on our way to the Bacardi Factory. This time around we had the lobster turnover, alcapurria, fried snapper, and bistec encebollado. The appetizers were good, the fried snapper was seasoned nicely but needed a little side sauce (e.g., pepper, garlic) or something, and the bistec looked good. Our food did not take long, as other reviewers mentioned, and the customer service was good. read more

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Worst service I have ever had as an adult human being. Just a miserable witch of a waitress who only came ONCE in the hour I was sat. We ordered and drink and she never came back. Completely wasted a night of vacation. HORRIBLE. DONT COME HERE read more

Don Tello used to serve a variety of delicious ethnic Puerto Rican food as late as 2023, but somehow their success has gone to their heads, and service has become sluggish at best. Now on March 2025, admission in an obviously empty restaurant mid afternoon is a challenge. Good luck with that! Count me out. read more

Food was OK. Service was terrible. We waited 2.5 hours for a table of six. People that arrived after us were served. When we complained, they were disrespectful instead of apologetic and fixing the problem. They do change a premium for dishes that are cheaper elsewhere so you expect good service. All in all, this is NOT a good place to go with family and friends. read more

We finished our Bacardi factory tour and the staff in bacardi recommended to try a restaurant nearby but was closed. And people driving by were so nice to ask us need any help or not and then recommend us the a local restaurang call dan tello. This place is named after an exceptional human being, very supportive of others, bohemian and with a great sense of humor.  They provide authentic PR and mexico food and the price is so great. I personally love the octupus salad very much. You can also try their breakfast combo to have a taste of all their signature of local snack. read more

Talk about amazing food. I had the most incredible pork chop I've ever had in my life. If you take the ferry over from San Juan or youare already in the area, you have to stop by and give this place a try. read more

Don Tello - Can can chop - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

Don Tello is the first restaurant we encounter after the ferry ride over from San Juan. The top floor was closed so we ate outside. The drinks were fine, but the food was not good. I ordered a burrito and it had no beans, rice, and the cheese arrived unmelted. It did not seem put together with care. The queso fundido arrived stiff and without meat. When we asked for chorizo and for the cheese to be reheated, it was not the chorizo I have ever had before. The meat was some type of hard sausage chopped into square size pieces. I'm sure the Puerto Rican dishes offered at Don Tello were divine and we should have stuck with that. However, the Mexican dishes were less than authentic. read more

Don Tello - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

Save your money and time. The food was not good and the service slow. I am no stranger to island time, but having to flag the server down three times was a drag. We had to send back our starter because it was missing chorizo and it lacked warmth/heat causing the dip-ability of the queso to be nearly impossible. When the dish resurfaced it was returned microwaved with the addition of what appeared to be a hot dog. Thankfully there was hot sauce at the table so we doctored the fundido up as much as we could. We were served multiple turnovers but they all looked and tasted the same. We were even served and charged for turnovers that we did not order. One in the party took one bite and wanted no more. The restaurant was less than happy or willing to make it right. read more

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Cute restaurant located in Cataño near the ferry to Old San Juan. A friend who lives on the island recommended I eat lunch here. When I arrived, it was fairly empty outside and it was a beautiful day so I decided to sit outside. My waiter took my drink order as I reviewed the menu. I ordered the masitas de pollo Al ajillo with rice and tostones. The food was good but nothing super impressive. The drinks were okay too. I was left a but surprised by the bill as it was fairly expensive for what I had and what I am use to paying on the island. This restaurant felt very touristy and I probably wouldn't return. read more

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Over an hour no food. Do not recommend. Server dropped off water and disappeared. Did not get food

We stopped in for a late lunch after our visit to the Bacardi Distillery, and it was packed! Lots of local families were having their Sunday dinner. They found us a table for two and we were seated quickly despite the crowd. We had to wait a bit for a waiter, but once he arrived our orders were taken and we were served quickly. I decided to try the Chuletas Kan-Kan, mostly because I didn't know how it would be and wanted to try something different. My friend had grouper with a garlic sauce. He thought his grouper was outstanding, nice and tender, with good flavor. While I thought the pork was very good, the outer skin was tough and hadn't been fried to that distinct crispness one gets when one orders chicharron. I had a strawberry frappe, my friend elected to have water. We weren't too keen on having more alcohol after consuming rum at the Bacardi Distillery. All in all Don Tello's is a very nice place and is worth visiting. We were surprised to see such a nice place right across from the ferry dock. read more

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Don Tello has a lovely cafe to sit outside and enjoy the breeze. We went for lunch as a nearby option before a Bacardi Tour. We ordered mojitos with no sugar- delicious! We had one lobster turnover and one crab with manchego turnover. The hot sauce they make is a must! Next we went for the seafood salad and upgraded the side to tostones. The turnovers were so nice we ordered a second lobster turnover. The crab was just as delicious but a little heavier. The seafood salad was light and full of flavor. All in all we loved our lunch overlooking the water. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, and the restrooms were spotless! read more

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Waited 15 minutes for nothing. Not even a check in as we arrive. Do not recommend , even when we asked for service because we had to catch out ferry, they ignored us and kept serving the bigger group more drinks. Left without drinks, what a waste of time. read more

Delicious food, wonderful service and hospitality. The paella was wonderful and they had an assortment of Mofungo dishes and tostones!

Good food at good prices. Nice view in front of of the bay. Puerto Rican food great for visitors having a taste of PR read more

Food takes more than one hour to be serve,very slow... poo presentation of food,flavor not the best Servers are great,but the rest will take away. read more

Don Tello - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

This place was suggested by my Uber driver. I arrived too early for my Bacardi Tour so he dropped me off here. I enjoyed every bit of it. The atmosphere was great the food was great. If you are visiting the bacardi factory, ride the ferry over from Old San Juan and walk across the street to Don Tello, you won't be disappointed! read more

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What a delicious, Puerto Rican dining experience! I enjoyed the mofonquitos as an appetizer, the paella marinara (comes w/a complimentary glass of wine) and the fabulous Creme Brûlée for dessert. Ms. Jessie and Ms. Debra were excellent! Quite polite and helpful with menu choices. The mofonquitos were crunchy on the outside and filled with delicious pork and onions. The paella was a delightful meal of the sea, boasting shrimp, clams, muscles and other local seafood. The rice was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The seafood was tender and perfectly seasoned. I must admit... This was THE absolute BEST Creme brûlée I have EVER eaten! Seriously. I would've ordered a second one had the paella not been such a large portion. I'm still reminiscing. read more

Don Tello - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

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I've eaten here several times in the last few years. Don Tello is located across the bay from Old San Juan where the cruise ships dock. After disembarking from your cruise ship, you can hop on a ferry and get off right in front of Don Tello. The food here is of very good quality. The Churrasco steak is excellent! Today, I had the Mofongo Rellenes con Camarones (Mufongo and shrimp in garlic sauce) and it was just as awesome as I remember. The portion is just right - not too filling - not too light. We also had a fried sampler appetizer, which included chicken wings, corn fritters, and jalapeno poppers. All were tasty! The service was pretty good, but not great. The food is worth the wait though. If you're in the area or across the bay, give Don Tello's a shot. Recommend! read more

Took a random exit because we were starving , drove till we hit the water and asked the locals where we could find the best food in town.. Ended up at Don Tello. Nice view of the water and San Juan across the lagoon. The outside bar and patio were clean and open with an amazing breeze that pulls through. As for the food, the grouper was super fresh and gentle, generously portioned and dipped in a cornmeal batter. Exactly what I was expecting, done simply but right. The calamari was the least chewy i've had in my life and the batter was extra crispy and seasoned nicely. $2 beer and my favorite drink in PR .. parcha (passion fruit juice) by the gallon. Our waitress/ bartender Gabriella was sweet, knowledgable, and personable! Really enjoyed her company at the bar, thanks for having us. read more

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La atención no muy buena, de mexicano no tiene nada,la música muy alta en el segundo nivel.

Excelente restaurant Las comidas de gran calidad. El servicio inmejorable. No se lo pierdan.

My wife and I decided to try out this place since our tour guide recommended it. It was a mistake. I wish we had tried somewhere else. The service was terrible. It took nearly an hour to get our food, which was greasy and bland. We drank through our drinks in the first 20 mins and was never asked if we wanted another. So save your time and money! The tour guide must get some sort of kick backs. read more

You have to be patient to eat here waiting a long time on my third beers and hope the food come soon ps I let you know how the food is food is here and the shrimp soup is great read more

There was not one thing we ordered that was bad in any way. Quick seating. We sat in the patio outside and the view and breeze was delightful. read more

Don Tello - Salchicha, arroz, huevo, y Maduro, with red beans on the side. Amazingly well cooked. - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

While vacationing family & I was looking for some great Puerto Rican food and after a hotel guest recommendation we tried Don Tello. The decor is pleasant & the place just appealing as soon as you arrive. The menu decent, not too much but not too little. They have indoor seating, deck seating and a full size bar. The food we ordered was very well prepared, rice, beans, chops and plantains were all very good. Service was below average since we had to flag our waiter for soda refills & our bill (the place was not crowded at the time). read more

We stopped here for a super quick lunch before catching our ferry back to Old San Juan. Our waiter was super accommodating by seating us, taking our orders and bringing the food out in half hour!!! We ordered: *sancocho: very thick veggie soup with corn, potatoes, yucca, meat, etc. Was pretty tasty and served with delicious white rice *chicken fricase: tasty sauce and soft chicken *beef stew rice: some pieces were a little tough bit still good *big avocado which we ate with the rice and soup, a bit pricey at $6!!! Overall, a very good meal with fantastic service! read more

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Very delicious. Had the alcapurrias for appetizer and they were perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The mofongo was well-portioned and perfect flavor with perfect amount of garlic taste. The Chuleta Can Can was delicious. It looks very huge at first, but It was able to eat in one sitting. The meat was perfectly moist and juicy, but the rind on the outside was a difficult chew. The rice that accompanied was amazing. Price was a bit too high, but the service and the portions make it worthwhile. It is somewhat secluded, but it's a good escape from the hustle and bustle of San Juan which is a ferry ride away. read more

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The food was delicious the service was great. Staff was really friendly. They have an amazing crab pastelito. You gotta try it. read more

Don Tello - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

Stopped by this place for lunch. Their chiletas rice and beans was so simple, yet delicious.

Just walked into the restaurant with my husband and son. No one sat us down so we sat and along with the rude looks of customers the staff never came to our table to attend us even with my husband looking at the wait staff. Maybe because my son was crying? Isn't that what kids do at times? I guess not apparently . But definitely not going there again. Thanks for the first great experience in cataño read more

Looking forward to my next visit to this place, it's got it all, great food, wonderful people and a very comfortable environment....P.S. the rustic decoration is a plus... read more

Don Tello - Strawberry Mojitos are good but frozen strawberriy daiquiri is better - Caribbean Near Me - Cataño, Puerto Rico

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