Five stars all the way!!!!! Sha's was an absolute gem! Tucked into Gozalandia, a gorgeous waterfall…read morepark in Puerto Rico, this place delivers on every front. Let's start with the food, because it was delicious across the board. The empanadas de carne were incredible, and the chicken empanadas were just as good. The mofongo was a standout, exactly what you want when you're in Puerto Rico. The burgers and fries hit the spot, and the mozzarella sticks were a perfect add-on. But the real star of my meal? The coconut rum mojito. Oh my god...... 10 out of 10, I could not stop drinking them. Absolutely delicious. Our server, Kimberly, made the whole experience even better. She was amazing, wonderful, attentive, and just a joy. We loved her! And the ambiance is unmatched. The setting is beautiful, and the wildlife makes it magical friendly little kitties come right up to you, and there are sweet dogs around too. It all adds up to something really special. I can't wait to go back. If you're anywhere near Gozalandia, don't miss Sha's!

Great place to stop by after the hike for a nice drink or snack. There's a decent amount of seating…read morefor families as well as bar seating. Bartenders were sooo nice! They also have bathrooms on site here. I didn't try any food hut the menu looked decent. Good selection of liquor. Pina coladas were delish!

Found this spot while exploring Aguada and Rincon. Hope in the wall place on the side of 115. The…read moreservice and food was very good. The staff was great and restrooms were clean. I liked it very much.

Food is delicious, staff is friendly and a family environment. It has a salon with a/c and tables…read moreoutside if you prefer. Variety of drinks , beer and wine. Live music on the weekends.

Located right off the Plaza de la Revolucion in Lares, this small spot, which specializes in foods…read morewith yucca and other startches like plantains, is the real deal. The owners are SO NICE and helpful. We ordered the plantain basket with pulpo (octopus) which was a great mix of things and gave kind of a taco salad vibe (if you sub plaintain for tortilla). We also tried their alcapurrias which are LARGE and honestly some of the best I've ever had! The owner explained that they use calabaza (pumpkin) in the batter along with the yucca, which gives it a slightly orange color. They came out piping hot with the traditional ground beef filling. The food was all great, and we took home leftovers. Try out this tasty, local spot for some spot-on, yucca-filled fare.

Really good Food! Good Service!…read moreThe ambience was nice. I don't blame them at all for sometimes taking time to make the food, they are literally feed a multitude of people!

Good authentic Puerto Rican food. Good drinks. They have a bar. Nice demographic mix of customers…read more Older, younger, families. Pleasant atmosphere. Portions were bigger than expected. Plenty of parking. Would definitely recommend and stop in again if I'm the area.

Carbón y Leña is a Puerto Rican restaurant located on the westbound side of the #2 main road in…read moreQuebradillas, Puerto Rico. The food is delicious & served in large portions. Most of the plates are enough to feed two people. We had a Chorizo Sausages in Wine Sauce appetizer with Fried Plantains, Breaded Chicken Fillets with Salad & Churrasco Steak with a tasty Chimichurri Sauce. All were delicious. There were various birthdays being celebrated to the festive sounds of staff playing traditional instruments. The staff were super attentive & accommodating. The restaurant was large, bright, colorful & festive in its decor. There's also outdoor dining in the front & back of the restaurant. A great place to go especially for families & large groups.

This place has the wrong name. I'm not sure what it should be called but carbon y leña is…read moredefinitely not it. None of the food get anywhere close to any carbon or leña. In fact, as bad tasting as it is, I would say they buy the precooked bags of chicken strips from Costco and they heat it up with the rest of the ingredients. I had the chicken nachos and churrasco with chimichurri sauce. The best part of the nachos were the tortilla chips. Undoubtedly, those were scooped right out of the bag. I'm ok with that. The pico de gallo was tomato chunks without flavor. The churrasco was cooked on site (probably) but pan cooked, possibly a griddle. Not grilled. Their saving grace was actually having some cholula hot sauce. That made the meal "edible" The service, I must say, was pretty descent. You can't blame the servers for the terrible food. The environment is a bit of a plain Jane, wood paneling look withe a few Boriqua decorations. Certainly proud people. I would like to say that this is possibly a place for locals, but I wouldn't want to insult the locals

Peña Blanca was absurdly good, definitely one of the best spots nearby. I recommend it to anyone;…read moreit just hits differently than other restaurants in the area. The service is excellent, and the food is equally excellent and creative. Everything was top-tier quality, from staff to food to drink, and our pasta dishes were excellent- and it's definitely a great pick for date night. It can definitely work with family or friends too,it covers everything. If you're wondering where to go with family or a significant other, don't hesitate to eat here and drop by to support them.

This food was good but honestly, I didn't find it amazing. The service was good and the ambiance. I…read moreguess my biggest thing was the prices. I found them a little high for what you get. Overall I give it 4 stars.

Nice place to stop by for a quick bite before or after the beach and just as fun in the night. If…read moreyou want a more relaxed experience definitely come during the day but if you want something even more lively come at night and you will find yourself having a great time. Food was great for the prices and the house made hot sauce is increible! Great wait staff as well. Very friendly and attentive

Great food, very casual and fantastic service. Staff is friendly and we enjoyed the music as well.read more

The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was fantastic! The…read moreocean view made the experience even more special, especially while enjoying a refreshing margarita with Tajín. I ordered a sampler platter with a variety of appetizers, followed by lobster and conch empanadas, and everything was fresh and full of flavor. My mom enjoyed a virgin piña colada, while my dad kept it simple with sparkling water. From the beautiful waterfront setting to the outstanding food and friendly service, this was a wonderful dining experience that I would gladly recommend!

Well the food was good But walking on the parking lot…read morebehind my family I noticed a serene in the floor I told the lady from the restaurant she look at me and didn't care They leave it there My point,,if we come on vacation we are going to be on flips flops and that is not safe at all if for the local that is normal not for the tourist

Honestly one of the best meals I've had in a while. Alcapurria Quema from the outside seems…read moreunassuming but inside is a cozy and vibrant restaurant. Came around lunchtime and ordered the carne guisa with rice, beans and plantains. Also ordered a pollo alcapurria which I took to go. You know the food is good when something as simple as the rice is prepared perfectly. The carne guisa was hearty and reminiscent of pot roast, and the beans and plantains were perfect (and their house hot sauce was the perfect addition). The alcapurria on its own was filling and reminded me of our Jamaican saltfish fritters (: The portions are large so you'll definitely leave with leftovers. My waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. This will be my first stop post-landing on subsequent visits!

This is not a polished, Instagram-perfect restaurant and that's exactly the point. That's why I…read morelove it so much. Tucked inside La Placita de Santurce, its a small, casual, almost hidden spot that's usually packed with locals. Think plastic chairs, outdoor tables, music playing and a constant flow of people coming in for a quick bite or drink. Feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a restaurant. I've been coming here for years and this is what I've learned, take it from a local. For a quick bite, alcapurrias are a MUST -- especially beef or crab. Also the "pastelillos" are amazing-- corn beef, chorizo, morcilla... Everything freshly made to order. Now, if you want to sit down and enjoy an authentic Puerto Rican meal, here are some of my favorites: chuletas fritas, chicharrones de pollo, bistec encebollado and carne frita-- of course with a side of rice and beans or tostones for the win. Bottom line: you come here for flavor and authenticity, not comfort. Enjoy

Excellent food and service. Had shrimp with Trifongo and the beef and cheese empanadas. Everything…read morewas delicious. Best trifongo and best empanadas I had in Puerto Rico, and I tried many. My fiance also had a delicious pork chop and arroz con gandules, which was also his favorite that he has tried!

Ohhh emmm geee!!! Everything about la güira was hands down the best!! The waiter was so helpful and…read moregave us so many suggestions. Everything was super clean, cute and trendy. We come on a Saturday night and it didn't detour us for a second quick efficient service.