First restaurant I went to when I arrived in Puerto Rico. Service was top notch. Friendly atmosphere and staff. Very welcoming. Food was excellent. Some traditional meals to go with some modern. Great variety. A must upon my return. read more

This review is for the restaurant. The sandwiches are huge, my husband ordered a medianoche and enjoyed it. I have celiac and have to eat gluten free. There were very few choices for me, but I was able to enjoy a cup of plantain soup and a soda. I brought some of my own food with me and they were ok with me eating it with our group. read more

I had an excellent coffee and farina this morning at El Buen Cafe. Te service was friendly, and the coffee was exactly he way I like it, hot, strong and not too light. The farina was creamy with just the right amount of sugar. It reminded me of my childhood. read more

Just rating the hotel...planned on having breakfast in the cafe, but after this unpleasant stay we just wanted to get out... This hotel was definitely one of the worst ones I have stayed at.... Not only is the area really sad and ugly and you only want to sleep there as you pass through to another nicer area, but the hotel itself is also not worth its money at all and wish I would have spent $50 or so more... While the room was relatively clean, we were woken up at 7 AM by a sound that sounded like hammering a nail in the wall. This sound continued for about an hour or two!!!! Even after the we went to the reception and called the reception multiple times. They told us that this was from the cafe below us and that they couldn't do anything about it... Tried to fall back asleep with a pillow on the head but not possible. Well, we thought we could just get a head start on our day. Turned on the water, waited, and waited for the water to get warm. It would not get past lukewarm, so we called the reception again... They told us they didn't have another room, so we couldn't use the shower in another room... A "mechanic" showed up 30 minutes later but obviously at taht time we were not ready at all, nor did we want to waste any more time.. Of course at check out, we were not offered any discount which I thought was unbelievable considering we could not sleep past 7AM nor could we take a warm shower. Generally the hotel is weird! The hotel has 3 different parts. one above the cafe (where I stayed and really do not recommend at least this part), at a building that just seems to be a hotel (where the reception is) and then apartment like duplexes next door..It already started at check in, when the girl escorted us to the apartments next door, opened the door and it was just hot and humid (AV was turned off), the wallpaper was peeling off, showing some mold. The bed was just a twin bed and the room just looked very old. The apartment has a stove though, so if you wanted to cook you could. Oddly, they have shampoo and shower gel containers mounted to the wall. Guess its cheaper than the small bottles usually... Although they advertise Wi-Fi, we were told that we wouldn't have wi-Fi... In the end she decided to let us stay in another room (over the hotel and that room was supposed to have wi-Fi, we didn't end up using it, just thought it was weird that they wouldn't offer wi-Fi everywhere)... read more

Great food!!! The plates where huge for the price!! Fresh baked goods and great coffee! Service was great too

Home cooking - Puerto Rican style! As an Anglo american touring the island, I like to get a feel of the place - this establishment was popular with locals, so much so we couldn't get a parking spot 2pm on a Saturday! The service was normal pace but consistent and I ordered my first Mofongo dish I ever ate. It was fantastic, with the perfect amount of criolle flavor. My partner tried bean soup, also excellent. They have a Baker on premise so the bread was crisp and fresh. Great place! read more

I've eaten here a few times as I've stayed at their hotel for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, service is usually pretty slow and food a tad overpriced for the area but the food is tasty. read more

This review is solely on the restaurant not the hotel! (Even thought my mother in law has stayed at hotel and enjoyed it there) Food is fabulous, server was pleasant and very helpful explaining the menu and different dishes we weren't familiar with. Our big party sat in the back of the café in a big booth (booths around us were missing, maybe getting reupholstered??) but the restaurant itself was clean enough! Ordered Tostones (Fried Plantain) topped with Skirt Steak DELICIOUS!! And both my husband and I ordered Pollo (Chicken) Mofongo served in a garlic oil, so let me explain it wrecked my breath TBH but it was amazing. Order It!!! You won't regret it....bring mouth wash!! We also ordered a Cuban Sandwich because we're on vacation we can order two entrees right?!? The Cuban was huge (not like the little thin 10$ Cuban at the airport a couple days previously) We were stuffed from the Mofongo and took it home and enjoyed it beach side the next day, it was still delicious for being cold. Cup of espresso and Flan for dessert and this was only lunch! Lol My opinion visit this place great island food with a café vibe! read more

Food was a bit on the salty side , service was slow took about 15 minutes to get the bill , overall it was good

Good food, fair price. Prompt service. Had the Super Breakfast. 2 eggs, Bacon, Toast, Pancakes, and a coffee.

Delicious and inexpensive Puertorrican cuisine. Nothing fancy, but their food was very good.

We ate here on New Year's Day, Jan 1, 2013. It was our first and last visit to this restaurant, if it can be called that. It's more like a low budget cafe with overpriced dishes. The seating area felt crowded with tables close to each other. The service was very slow. The mofongo they served was hard and without much flavor. Go with low expectations and perhaps you will come out happy. We weren't and do not plan to return. read more

I have to laugh, reading a review that stated that they haven't been visited from the people that gave them the award for "meson gastronomico" It must of been in 1902 cause the place looks that old and dated. Did I mention unclean, unwelcoming and oh yes they need the award for the "worst service" ever. definitely skip this place. read more