I had the lobster tail and Churrasco drenched in garlic sauce all I can say is OMG, absolutely unreal. And the risotto? Straight-up to die for. ‍ If you in the area in Fajardo, Puerto Rico stop by great food friendly staff and atmosphere right on point. Sorry stated to eat then realize I didn't take photo anyway still amazing! read more

El Cayo - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

If you want attentive, friendly service with a reasonably priced menu, do not go to El Cayo in Fajardo. I waited about 20 minutes before a waitress even acknowledged me. And then, when I asked for the menu to one of them when she was tending to a nearby table, she was annoyed. Finally, when I got to see their prices, I thought they were not worth the bad treatment. I just left I don't think they even noticed. Bad, bad, bad. read more

My food was delicious. Get the grouper for sure. The drinks were strong, get the coconut mojito. I think it's a nice place for being out in the middle of nowhere. read more

El Cayo - Grouper with rice and beans - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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Wait for food for over 1.5 hours, we were 4 adults, yes come ready for long wait, please ask for your drink at least one hour later,

If you stay near Fajardo this is a good option for authentic Boricua cuisine, now be mindful they take a little while to served the food, but the wait is worth it. read more

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We had 17 people in our party! The food was delicious. Everyone had something off the menu. Fried snapper, kan kan pork chops, pasta, steak!! Delicious! read more

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Excelwnte calidad de los alimentos. Servicio super eficiente y amabilidad de los empleados.

Miércoles 18 de septiembre de 2024 hoy por el área este y tiempo de almorzar a ver las primeras opciones cerradas, llego El Cayó. El Cayó pertenece a una red de restaurantes de mariscos ubicados en el área este. Día de semana no habían muchos clientes. Servicio de la mesera fue excelente. Todas las mesas le tocaron a ella. Ambiente tranquilo y mis fish tacos estuvieron buenos. Restaurante al aire libre bajo techo pero hoy está fresco el clima. read more

I would love to give this location 5 stars. But i cannot. The views are amazing as the restaurant sits right on the water. The restaurant has some excellent food. I ordered the Mofongo with churasco and it was delicious. The problem lies on how long we waited for our food. We waited over an hour for the entrees to come out. Apparently they were short staffed in the kitchen. They should of advised us that before we sat down. The server was great it wasn't her fault she tried her best to keep us informed of what was going on with our food. I wilk give it another try just because of the food. read more

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One of our best meals in 2 weeks in Puerto Rico. Their shrimp Mofongo and coconut mojitos are to die for! The patio is absolutely lovely, we had the best evening. I highly recommend it! read more

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Service was a bit slow but food was spot on and our servers were always checking to make sure we were okay. A nice view of the ocean was helpful. read more

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The atmosphere was fun and tropical. The food was plentiful, fresh and amazing! Love Puerto Rico food!!! Lots of fresh veggies for this veg head. The Coconut Mojitos knocked my socks off!! ( except I was barefoot). Lovely views of boats coming in and out of the harbor - might have spotted an oligarch! . Great staff, friendly and answered all of our touristy questions. "What kind of fish is that swimming right next to our seats?!" read more

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This restaurant is placed in a beautiful location. Unfortunately one of the worst experiences and money spent. The food was not good, beans were not edible they were so salty. The steak was dry and flavorless. The chuleta kan kan was nothing to rave about. We paid over $400 to sit with a nice view. NOT TO ENJOY A MEAL OR FOR GREAT SERVICE! The owner of this establishment was rude and disrespectful when we mentioned our experience and the food concerns. As much as the restaurant is in a great location so are MANY others in Puerto Rico. The next time I visit the island I will make sure to not waste my time or money here. read more

Nothing extraordinary. I ordered Grouper filet but it was more like Tilapia. Service was ok, attentive. Relax seafront Rest. with delicious sea breeze a little bit on the noisy side. Prices a little high. Overall it was ok. read more

The views of the marina connecting to the ocean was beautiful. The food did take a while to come out. But it was worth it. The mofongo camerones al ajillo had a lot of shrimp and they were a decent size too. The mofongo is swine free. The best surprise was getting to the center of the mofongo and another shrimp was in there. Enjoyed it to the last bite. read more

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Great view and atmosphere, friendly service. However the kitchen was VERY slow in delivery and even ran out of Several sides. Mamposteao rice was super salty. Coconut shrimp were DELICIOUS. Red snapper filet was bland but the salty rice offset it. Empanadillas were ok. This could be a five star location but they need to make sure they pay attention to detail and not run out of sides! read more

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Great environment, food was great and the host was awesome!, we order lobsters and fish, the dessert was also recommended. Thanks read more

El Cayo - In front of the main marina's boat trafiic. Really great location for talking some pics. - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Came her for the first today, I have been trying for a while but the congestion and waiting time did not allow it. However, not sure what is the reason for all the buzz, menu is not impressive, and the fish did not convinced me. The view is a nice one, although your drinks should be serve in koosie (Slim Can Cooler), the ocean breeze will heat your beer or drink in seconds. The view and the tostones gets the 3 stars I am giving. read more

El Cayo - Only "tostones" were amazing, freshly fried! Fish and sauce just ok. The sales needed some kind of dressing. :-(. - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

The seafood was amazing. The Kam Kam Pork chop was delicious as well. Very relaxing as the restaurant sits on the marina. read more

El Cayo - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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The food is delicious and the portions are a more than average size. The Ambiance is wonderful as this a water front place in Las Croabas across from Penñar Mar Condo complex. The pricing is a bit high. Two people with drinks was $72 and that was for lunch. But the food was very good. read more

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Nice outside, trash inside. From the staff, especially some middle aged guy acting like the owner. To the food which was 1 hr and a 1/2 late. This place knows its service and food is bad and will sit you down knowing they won't get you your food or provide service anytime soon. As far as they're concerned, if they put water on the table, you owe them. When I complained about the wait, they magically threw some dry lobster on my table. I complained to the waitress who offered to compensate me and my underage kids with a round of beer. When I refused that, I brought my gripes to the "Owner", rather than apologize for the lack of class and service, he said " that my problem is that I can't afford to take my family out" laughable since we had been on vacation eating out as a family all week. He then raised his voice and pointed his finger at my son and told him to stop talking. He clearly has some issues and does not understand some basic concepts of customer service. So if you have the chance to go, don't. Place looks high class on the outside, inside, this place is the polar opposite. read more

Food was absolutely amazing 10/10 our server was the best server i've ever had he was so nice and when we said we're in a rush he let us pay faster very nice guy the view is also beautiful 10/10 would recommend read more

The food was delicious, the views are great and so was the service! We had the yuca mofongo, seafood platter for appetizers and the paella and it was all delicious. Go here if you want to spend a leisurely afternoon feeling the wonderful breeze and looking at the ocean. Do order everything once you get there as it's always packed. We ordered drinks, apps and food all in one go and it worked out great. If you want to be done with food in one hour this is not your place but if you are in no rush and want to have delicious food with a view this is the place for you. TIP: Order food and drinks when you get there all at once it will ensure things move a long smoothly. read more

El Cayo - Seafood appetizers - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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I know this place is known for its seafood but the ribs were the best I've had in PR. And the portion size is best for 2 people, just like the Kan Kan Pork Chop. The daytime host is less than welcoming, but our waiter made up for that in his friendly nature & his checking with us to be certain everything was to our liking. read more

Fish tacos are the best, large size for hungry or split. Service is top notch. The view is awesome, can't beat it. read more

So far the BEST food we've had in PR. 5 people was approx $360 so don't expect cheap, but the views, ambiance, service are all fantastic. read more

El Cayo - Grilled Lobster and shrimp over creamy mushroom risotto. - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

We came as a pit stop on a guided tour (aka not of our own choosing) for dinner. The scenery is beautiful! The breeze sitting on the water was quite nice. Our orders were taken ahead of time by our tour group so I think the food came out a little faster relative to the other reviews. However, the food was nothing to write home about. We got the fried pork- it was meh. Very tough, dry, unflavorful. The rice and beans were the saltiest I've had in Puerto Rico thus far. We also got the red snapper- which was also salty and just alright. The food portions definitely are large, for better or for worse. Our waitstaff seemed very attentive, which was a plus. Overall, I would not recommend coming here u less you get something else on the menu! read more

El Cayo - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

3.5 stars. A little pricey but not bad. There's a bug fly issue at this place as they're all over the place and fly all around you while you eat. Invited some Soldiers here and we ordered a bunch of stuff. It's all ok. read more

I am giving this a one-star rating because it is required. We waited for over an hour and did not get our food. The waiter did not notify us of a delay in the kitchen, nor did any manager come out to provide anything for the inconvenience. We never even had the opportunity to eat because they never cooked our food. Ultimately, we left with paying almost $20 for beverages without any apology. The cashier said the waiter should have told us with an attitude! The best part was that the table beside it waited an hour and 45 minutes. Never again. read more

the food we ordered did not taste nearly as good as we expected. we ordered chicken tenders, calamari (don't get it!), fried bread with lobster inside, and fried bread with beef inside. the calamari did not taste like calamari, and the breading was extremely hard. customer service was not that great. the food took 45 minutes to get to our table, and our waiter did not check on us. i do have to say their bathroom is extremely clean. there's a pool located next to the restaurant, but not sure if it's a part of el cayo. overall rating: 5/10 read more

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Pretty pricey for what it is, but the vibes are awesome and the views are beautiful, food is good

Nice view sitting on the water but service and food quality are no longer good. Mofongo was extremely dry and their sauces seem very plain. Better options in fajardo. read more

Bad food, awful customer service, the only good things were the piña coladas and the view, but other than that this place sucks big time. We had to wait 90 minutes after our waiter forgot to put in our food order only to have it come out over cooked. The mofongos were dry and the criollo sauce is canned tomato sauce without seasoning. Very expensive for very mediocre food. The worst part, we didn't even get an apology or a comp when we told the manager and the waiter acted like we didn't just wait that long for food. Go up the street to get a cold beer and fresh food at the shacks around the corner. This place used to be good years ago, not anymore. read more

Food is amazing service love it fully recommended sundays are packed but well worth the wait come on a weekday

Last night we had dinner at El Cayo and it was delicious. We started with the tostones rellenos de pollo and that would have been enough food for us to share for dinner. We were full already after that appetizer! For dinner my friend ordered a special that came with shrimp, chicken and steak in a butter garlic sauce that was divine. The best part of our experience was our waiter, Christian. He was so kind and personable. He took such good care of us that even when we couldn't get an Uber to drive us back to the hotel he offered to take us. Now that is customer service on the next level! I know people complained that the service is not fast but you are in Puerto Rico! Why not enjoy the beautiful view and delicious food! We will definitely be back! Be warned that it is pricey but well worth it. Just make sure not to order too much! read more

Food was ok, service was terrible. We arrived around 830pm and did not get our food till almost 10pm. People all around us were upset that food was taking so long. I would not return to eat here. read more

I would give half a star if possible. Took over 10 minutes to acknowledge us at the table. Didn't bring drinks out (to include water) until appetizers were brought to the table. The food was okay for me, had empanades, server did not offer any sauces. The pork was overcooked for one of our party. The meal was served incorrectly for another of our party, and the fourth person didn't receive their meal over 20 minutes after everyone else had received their meals. Sadly, this is our last night of trip to Puerto Rico and what a bad idea to stop here. And no manager present. read more

Great new spot right next to the marina. Stopped in for burgers and tostones after work. First time here, def coming back! read more

El Cayo - Caribbean Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Two (2) stars because of the view. Waterfront restaurant with a view of Palomino island. They serve Puertorican food and fish plates. Prices are acceptable on the "basic" food, otherwise it high for what you get. The servings are generous! Attention was mediocre. We ordered the mofongo with fried pork and the pork chops. The fried pork was tough while the pork chops were taste less (that is hard to do with pork). Take bug spray as there was a bug locals call "maje" that have a ferocious bite. Didn't like the mandatory 18% gratuity regardless of the size of your party. read more

The pork chuletta is freakishly delicious and the rice and gandulas are the only choice while here on earth. It's definitely enough for two. Don't be in a hurry and Allow the chef his due time to prepare amazing dinner. read more