The food is authentic Puerto Rican and so flavorful and fresh. We got sea food and short rib and…read morewere very pleased. Service was very helpful and the restaurant provided menus in English and in Spanish. Very large seating area but it was still nice and quiet. Definitely recommend!

My boyfriend and I loved our dinner at Pasion por el Fogon. Both entrees we got were so delicious…read more We got the jumbo shrimp mofongo which was garlicky and creamy. The shrimps were huge and well cooked. I prefer a smooth consistency to mofongo and this was on the chunkier side but the flavor absolutely made up for it. The portion was huge and we had leftovers of this. The seafood cazuela was even better than the mofongo. The sauce was amazing - similar to a tomato rosé. I wish there were more scallops in this dish, it was mostly mussels and shrimp. However still super good and I'd definitely recommend this.

We arrived one afternoon last week for a quick bite. We weren't sure what we were walking into. It…read morewas super clean and neat, staff is super nice and friendly and OMG the sandwiches are some of the best we have had. We had the churrasco sandwich and the tripleta sandwich and took one to go because it was so good. We also went with tres leches and flans to go and let me tell you, they were freshly made, tasty and delicious. When we were leaving, some local juices were being delivered and I regretted not trying them. We will definitely be back soon.

These guys were incredible, and the food was exceptional. I can close my eyes and still smell just…read morehow good it was in there.

I can be quite the food critic at times and let me tell ya, this place was nothing less than…read moreamazing. We stayed at the condos a couple minutes away so we decided to give them a shot based on the good reviews. Our waitress gave us all the best suggestions on the menu. I ordered the monfongo y camerones (shrimp) with the cilantro sauce. It was so good i almost ordered it twice just to take the second order home. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you want some amazing Puerto Rican food.

The food here was delicious. I had the mofongo w veggies. My son had pasta w veggies and said it…read morewas good. We arrived at 4:40 for dinner and was told the kitchen didn't open until 4:45 so we had to wait to place our order. So we waited then ordered. Our food took a while to arrive but when it did it was worth it. Not a lot of gluten free options for my husband. He had a burger without a bun.

After six days in San Juan, there was only one restaurant I really loved, so thank God we decided…read moreto venture out to Luquillo! We came with a group of 11, and they had a beautiful outdoor space that worked perfectly for our group. Service was attentive, and everything we tried was fresh.I ordered the grilled lobster with seafood in garlic sauce and tostones. It was delicious, although definitely pricey. The lobster is sold by the pound, and the smallest they had was about 1.5 lbs at $60+ per plate, so keep that in mind.Not pictured was my daughter's churrasco, which I had to try and WOW. I'm pretty sure it was entraña, and it was some of the best steak I had on the trip. For dessert, I had the coconut flan, and it was SO good. Definitely my favorite way to end the meal. Puerto Rico is expensive, and I'd consider this mid-level pricey, but compared to some of our meals in San Juan, this one felt worth it. If you're staying in San Juan, I'd recommend making the trip to Luquillo. This was easily my favorite meal of the trip!

I do have to say that I haven't been there in a while but the food is GREAT!…read moreWill I return; YES! Will I recommend it; YES!

This is right on the ocean. Recommend to sit inside as it smells outside from the marshy area of…read morethe ocean. We came here for the lobster and ribeye to share between us and boy it did not disappoint! We were lucky that we got the last lobster from the tank. Loved every bite full! Delicious and yummy. Went well with my mango vodka mojito. We chose to have the Mamposteado style rice as our side dish. Which was so great. We had enough room to share a pistachio cheesecake and it finished off the meal great!! Thank you Ramon for a great evening and thank you Chef Ernesto Meléndez for a great meal.

Been here a couple of times. Sat outside this time. Ordered the coconut arepas and the Mofongo…read morestuffed with skirt steak. The meat was very tender. The coconut arepas ver tasty. Nice and relaxing outdoor seating, however the waiter just forgot about me. They were inside and not very attentive to come out and see if I needed anything. Dropped the check off and then took forever to come back.

Located in the Luquillo Kiosks - a long strip of restaurants and bars adjacent to the beach in…read morenorth east PR. Octopus Rellenas Fresh octopus slices cooked and served ceviche style with white onions and red peppers stuffed into an empanada like crust - great opening choice. Churrasco skirt steak with rice and pineapple (off menu special) amazing dish with rice so deep in fresh sweet pineapple with bits of medium rare skirt steak. Works like a charm for leftovers too. Mango Fresca Sweet but very refreshing on a normal hot day. Compared to many of the fried-focused kiosks, this is a hands down winner if you're looking for quality food and service. That's all.

Was looking for some good food and a nice drink. Didnt eat everything as it was a lot of food. The…read moremofongo comes with either cajun sauce or garlic sauce. The crab salad taste like imitation but it was still pretty good. I wanted a piece of birthday cake to take home and eat in peace but they only had molten cake. I opted for the fried cheesecake. The pastry couldve been fried a little longer as it was soggy. It came with ice cream and honey drizzled on top. I took a few bites but didnt finish it cause I was already stuffed.

My husband and I are staying in Luquillo and decided to stop at La Fonda for lunch. I had the…read moremahi-mahi, and he had the grouper with rice, beans, and vegetables. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. The service was impeccable, and our waitress was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful. The atmosphere was welcoming and beautifully done, but the food was truly the highlight. The seafood was exceptionally fresh and seasoned perfectly. We asked for extra hot sauce, and it was amazing. This was one of the best meals we've had during our trip, and we're already talking about coming back for dinner before we leave. Highly recommend!

The Paseo de la Pared might be the best cocktail I've ever had. The service was very friendly,…read morealthough there were several instances where 1 person of our group of 5 was left out when things were delivered to our table. The waitress (who was super cool) had to go and remind the bar to make my wife's drink. Then, she had to go and ask the kitchen why my entree hadn't come out when everyone else had been served 5 minutes prior. The food was good (especially the churrasco), but this was a very expensive meal. Like, "Holy hell is that correct?!"-when they bring you the check level expensive. We would go back for those drinks, but I would need to sell a couple of non-vital organs before we could afford to go back for a full meal.

Primarily pastelillos but have other items like arepas, frituras, and seafood salads. But the…read morespecialty is pastelillos. About 20 different filling options: meat, chicken, lobster, shrimp, cheese, combos with cheese, guava, and even nutella... . Tasty, filling, and with a Medalla or 3, can't beat it.

This little shack is very popular since it's on the beach and people are hungry after a day of…read moreswimming and laying around on the beach in Puerto Rico. It's a hard life. What's nice about this place is that they offer a variety of the fried foods Puerto Rico is known for- alcapurrias (fried fritters) and pastelillos (empanadas). I ordered the pastelillos de jueye (crab), garrucho (conch- HIGHLY recommended!!), pulpo (octopus), and Pollo (chicken). The 2 favorites of mine were the conch and octopus because the chunks of meat were so ginormous! They were also flavorful and fresh! You can tell they weren't stored for a while on some shelf. They tasted like they were caught that morning. One caveat about this place is that if they run out of food, they will tell you it's about a 5-10 minute wait to make more. Not the case. It took them upwards of about 30 minutes to make it and they did not seem like they were in a rush to make it. That is a big put off. That's why this is only a 4 star review and not a 5 star. They'd make more business if they were faster.

Bistro Del Mar has what I can only describe as the greatest empanadas known to humanity. I'm not…read moreexaggerating. I came here expecting good food and left wondering how I'm supposed to return to my normal life knowing these exist. The flavor?! The crust?! THE EMPANADAS?! Honestly, if there are only two things you do in Puerto Rico: enjoy the island and eat these empanadas. I would happily cancel plans, rearrange my schedule, and possibly betray a loved one for the last empanada. Bistro Del Mar, you have officially ruined all other empanadas for me. 10/10. No notes. Seriously... GO. GET. THE. EMPANADAS.

Go to Bistro Del Mar for the fish tacos. They're the reason to come…read more You get fresh, flavorful fish with just the right seasoning. The textures work. The toppings don't overpower anything. Every bite feels balanced and worth it. Be ready to wait. The food takes a while to come out. Plan for it and don't come starving. That said, the tacos make up for it. You'll forget the wait once you start eating. Also plan for the setup. There isn't much shade during the day, so think ahead if you're coming earlier. Bring what you need or come at a better time. We went at night, and it was perfect. The atmosphere felt calm and easy, with a great breeze and a relaxed vibe. Sit back, take your time, and enjoy it.

The view the servers, the food, hands down board riders. Jose Alex they make you feel like you're…read moreat home if you're worried about safety hundred percent secure good environment.

This place gives Rincon vibes. It's a very cool place to go to grab some drinks and hang. There's…read moreseating upstairs, downstairs, inside and out on the street. There's food, it's pretty good, but it takes a very long time to get your order. Drinks come much faster than the food. We went Friday night. They had Karaoke. It was fun.