We came to almost empty restaurant. 90% of the tables were empty…read more Hostess measured us from top to bottom and said that there is no availability for next 2 hours because she is expecting tsunami of clients... all that because we are black and white couple... Congratulations. I will make sure to let all my fiends know, that if they are looking for racist place in entire PR this is a place to go!

We heard great things about this restaurant from online searches and our BNB owner - who claimed…read morethey had the best burger he's ever had. He's also a Philly native so he knows about burgers and cheesesteaks! We were excited to try and it was a rainy day in vieques. We had no reservations, but hoped to get one. We came when the restaurant opened. Hostess was downright rude and condescending. We were told our group of 4 could sit at the bar at 6pm since they are "booked". When I informed her that online I was able to make a reservation for 4 at 5:30 or 5:45pm, she rolled her eyes and said you can try if you want. So I did and was able to get a seat at a table for 4 by 5:30pm. Waitress was also rude. Maybe everyone was having a bad day? They all just started though? But with some jokes and kind words, I think the waitress warmed up to us. Food was phenomenal, some of the best food we had in Puerto Rico hands down. Drinks were also top notch. Prices were high but expected for where we were. Would have given 5 stars all around if service was significantly better. Which by the way, when we finished dinner, restaurant was still half empty.

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.

Incredible, little neighborhood joint. Awesome fried pork.. Wow! and fried chicken sandwich!…read moreService very friendly. Just a great little joint, just a few blocks from the Millicon in Esperanza.

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.

What a hidden gem!!! We passed right by it the first time…read moreand didn't even notice this was here. Super cute and they have an inside and outside bar too. The drinks were crafted beautifully and the bartenders were super friendly and gave us great local suggestions as well. Highly recommend stopping by for a few drinks here.

THE Famous La Factoria club of where Despacito, Heart Break, and other songs were filmed here. When…read morein Puerto Rico, this is a must. AMBIANCE: Parking: Welcome to Old San Juan, it get get pretty busy - best to carpool or do public transportation. Seating: Indoor seating or private cabana set ups for groups. Room for a total of 100 people. Feels: Welcome to Old San Juan, a mix of touristy and culture. The spot itself is popular for locals and tourists. As for the space itself, what's unique about this spot is this place isn't just one bar. It's actually a series of connected rooms (about 6-7 different spaces), each with its own vibe - speak easy, dance, casual, house, live music and more! I'm surprised each room can contain it's sounds while maintaining its own energy. It feels like a speakeasy maze meets nightlife experience. Dim lighting, vintage touches, and just enough chaos in a good way. DRINKS/EXPERIENCE It was such a fun night, not sure what I ordered but there is an abundance of flavors as every room has different selections. But popular drinks if you're looking for guidance - lavendar mule, espresso martini, a classic mojito. They got the classic to your well-crafted cocktails. Some spots provide food while others is sip and chill or sip and dance. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Fast-paced but solid. Staff keeps up with the crowd and still manages to be engaging. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars! Good choices, reasonable prices, and a vibe like no other. As a gemini that can be quite indecisive, I enjoyed this spot - especially with its multiple options. This is more than a bar - it's an experience. A spot where the night can go longer than expected. TIPS: * Walk through ALL the rooms--you'll miss half the experience if you don't

Hands down, our favorite restaurant in Puerto Rico (so far). Incredible views of the ocean and…read moresmall town, the most delicious food, and great service. And most important of all, the four-legged Front of the House Manager aka Rufus, was a delight! The Branzino and Picanha were to DIE FOR!! Restaurants barely serve picanha, so this was a wonderful treat and the steak was so well cooked and had the perfect crust. The branzino was cooked perfectly. This is a meal my boyfriend and I walked away from saying that we'd remember for the rest of our lives. We don't plan to stay in Luquillo again, but we will definitely take the drive over to have another meal at Sama when we visit the island in the future. Thank you Sama!!

The food " Delicious " the service Second to none ,…read moreambiance open air with a view of the ocean . Thank you Mike at " Sama "

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!

The food was delicious. The staff was 100% amazing. They just made the entire experience perfect…read more My cousin and I sat at the bar and talked to the bartender and the server. It looked like they were having fun at work and they made our experience very enjoyable and entertaining. I learned that the bartender sings opera so definitely ask him about that lol! An absolute must visit next time in Puerto Rico! Decorations, lights, music - perfection.

Awesome spot; so glad we wondered in. Low key, great views, fantastic service and the food (tapas)…read moreand dranks were awesome! Must do spot for a low key and relaxing snack and drink while in the heart of San Juan.

Stumbled on this rose in the concrete while hunting for a cocktail bar. We left Costa Azul in…read moreLuquillo and were headed back to Caguas. They were building a new deck outdoors for their new experience, but were open to receive us. I had not experienced vaping before, but upon entering, the owner, "VapeGod" is what his T-shirt affectionately labeled him, greeted us and took the time to open items just to explain the experience. We settled on a Smok Novo and tangerine/mint oil. He was happy to charge it for us while we headed to the bar to be amazed by their Mojito creating mastermind. The list of available flavors was a bit overwhelming at first since there were so many. We started out with Coconut and soon understood the magic. Watching as he used fresh mint and lime, squeezed and appropriately muddled, we knew we were in for a treat. This was the best Mojito we've ever had. Our VapeGod then set up our vape for us to enjoy the whole experience. Eventually it was time to go and we decided to take 2 star fruit mojitos to go (shhhhhh). Equally fantastic! Great customer service and amazing mojitos. Stop by!

Best mojitos in town! The fact that there's a taco rest next door and then mojitos & vape shop all…read morein one... it's perfect! Thanks guys!!!

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.