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    El Despecho

    4.7 (53 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    EL DESPECHO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Mofongo stuffed with steak and onions
    Jswizzle S.

    If you are in Rincón, you HAVE to add this place to your restaurant musts. We went two nights in a row because the food is truly spectacular. Over the course of the two visits we ordered: -mini piononos -yuca fritters with BBQ pulled pork -steak and onions with rice/beans - chuleta with arroz mamposteao -mofongo stuffed w/ steaks and onions -Moscow mule with Jamaica -lemonade (original and with cucumber/basil) Everything we ate was cooked to perfection and BURSTING with flavor. Every. Single. Dish We could not pick a favorite dish because again, everything was phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and go eat here!

    Montaditas
    Irving R.

    Those montaditas were, in the words of Eugene Struthers "on a whole 'nutha level. " of you come here get those as an appetizer you won't be disappointed. The waitress was nice and friendly and our food all came out quick. We shared the entree bistec encebollado and it was average. The beans that comes with the rice were very good too and I started to eat the beans straight out of the bowl. Good job.

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    Teresa T.

    Very nice place, offering authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with a fusion of everything is the best way to describe what I had the pleasure of eating.

    Piononos y bolitas de queso con guava
    jocelyne r.

    First was a big surprise the localization of the restaurant, very accessible on the road behind the Plaza very close to the Mexican restaurant that is facing the Plaza. The ambiance is very relaxing, the personnel is very knowledgeable and friendly. Our server Keneth was amazing and very good explaining the dishes that were crafted by Cheff Isabel. THAT WAS PURE HEAVEN and spotless, seasoned to perfection and the presentation was nothing short of marvelous. But pic's are worth more than a thousand words.

    Hibiscus lemonade
    Sabrina M.

    Service was great. Food was pretty good. Their pork plantain appetizer was delicious and I highly recommend. My son loved the hibiscus lemonade. The arroz mamposteao was the best. It had little bits of amarillos in it. So good. The arroz con habichulas was ok, I have had better. The restaurant was beautiful as well.

    Mark M.

    Excellent and authentic Puerto Rican food! This restaurant was a highlight of our visit to Rincón. High quality food and friendly staff! We brought our four kids and even the two picky eaters were happy with this choice of lunch stop! Best tostones we had on our trip!!

    Passion fruit juice. Delicious.
    Aura G.

    The food and drinks are delicious. Place is a hidden gem. Must try. Great service and food is just fresh.

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    Went for coffee after eating elsewhere. Service was good, quick, and coffee was tasty.

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    Good food and good service. My wife and I shared the pulled pork appetizer, the pork chop, flan, and finished with an espresso.

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    Food, services were great. Or server was fabulous! My friend wanted authentic and she got it.

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    3 years ago

    Super Expensive and Super Small Portions. I do not recommend this restaurant. There are so many better in its vicinity.

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    4 years ago

    Really nice fresh food served by a super friendly local couple. Highly recommend the rice and sweet plantains.

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    Pa'l Monte Restaurant - Food

    Pa'l Monte Restaurant

    4.9(18 reviews)
    6.4 km

    Pa'l Monte is one of those special spots we love right here in the Rincón area. Tucked up in the…read morehills of Calvache, the drive there feels like an adventure -- and the experience only gets better once you arrive. The food is elevated Puerto Rican cuisine with a creative twist, blending traditional flavors with modern flair that keeps you trying new things with every visit. The atmosphere is laid-back but thoughtfully styled -- upscale but very informal -- a perfect reflection of our local food scene. Cocktails are fun and flavorful and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable. The menu is in Spanish but the servers happy walk you through it.

    Mi primo me trajo aquí diciendo que era su restaurante favorito, así que yo estaba bien pompia para…read moreprobarlo. Pedimos un par de cosas para la mesa y las compartimos todas: los sliders, los camarones empanados, sorullitos, almojábanas y los tacos de pescado. No sé ni por dónde empezar... todo estuvo tan cabrón (perdón por el lenguaje, pero no hay otra palabra que lo describa mejor). Los sorullitos son de los mejores que he probado en la isla. No sé cuál es la receta, pero se botaron. Las almojábanas estaban perfectas y con la salsita de guayaba para el dipping fue el sweet treat perfecto. Los sliders vienen con bacalaitos en vez de pan... no sé a quién se le ocurrió eso, pero DEVORASTE. Que ricooo! Los camarones eran gigantes y estaban brutales también. Creo que fue la mejor comida que comí en PR en mi viaje más reciente. De verdad, se botaron.... Este restaurante tiene que estar en la lista de todo el mundo como un MUST si están por Rincón. Nos vemos el verano que viene cuando vuelva a PR.

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    Pa'l Monte Restaurant - Wellness Mojito with ginger then added lemon and honey. WOW!!!

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    Wellness Mojito with ginger then added lemon and honey. WOW!!!

    El Despecho - tapas - Updated May 2026

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