We loved every single thing we ate here! Our server was so sweet and attentive. We got to meet the…read moreowner, Leo, who was very warm and even gave our group recommendations to local spots. Great food, great service!

Weeks later, I'm still dreaming about the Labor Day pulpo special at El Nuevo Acuario. It was the…read morebest octopus I've ever had, served with crispy tostones and a guava vinaigrette salad that made the whole plate unforgettable. The attention and service were top notch, and the meal was absolutely worth the visit. The pulpo isn't on the regular menu, but we were told we could call two days ahead to request it. I know I will! And yes the vibe is a vibe also they have a beautiful indoor AC room with wifi for the entourage

Very personable and attentive staff. We were welcomed promptly. The food is fresh and made to…read moreorder. I had the chuleta Kan Kan which was very tender and crunchy were it had to be. The beans tasted like grandma's kitchen and they were tasty, a great combination with the meat and rice. The place is well lit, decorated and in a great day if you are lucky, there are not many bugs and you can sit outside for the nice view.

Food was great, the girl who was our waitress was also great, sort of... however it took over an…read morehour to get the food. She was weeded with so many people and it took too long to get simple appetizers. The restaurants ambiance is nice, but didn't see many plátano trees even though it is called el platanal. Food was also a little cold, so it might have been sitting there. Fish lacked flavor, the Sazon was all in one place.

Good food and drink for a very nice price. The service is great and the ambiance is great too.read more

We were visiting PR and as we were driving back into San Juan our guide suggested this place to…read moregrab a bite. Our guide said that PR is know for their fish, although I was disappointed in my fish. I ordered the red snapper plate with tostones and salad. The fish didn't have flavor to make it memorable. The service was okay, and the environment was nice to eat outside and enjoy the scenery.

What a great food experience!!! Casita Miramar easily earned a spot in my top 2 restaurants I've…read morehad the pleasure of dining at in Puerto Rico when it comes to quality food and an overall amazing experience. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, and the service was excellent from beginning to end,from the hostess to the servers and bussers. Our server, Jeffery, was amazing! He was energetic, professional, attentive, and you can genuinely tell he takes his position seriously. I loved that! We were greeted with complimentary sopa de plátano and bacalaítos, and I was NOT expecting to love them as much as I did. This was by far the best sopa de plátano I've ever had. I never thought I could fall in love with a soup, but here we are! (I ordered a whole extra regular size bowl )The bacalaítos were another surprise because they're normally not something I order or even particularly like--and I've tried quite a few in my life--but these were absolutely delicious. My S/O and I shared the churrasco with arroz mamposteao, along with a side of avocado salad and majado de viandas. Everything was a straight 10/10. Not one disappointment on the table. They also make an amazing Rojo Pico, which was the perfect addition to the experience. 100% recommend Casita Miramar. Don't overthink JUST GO! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and most importantly, genuinely delicious, quality Puerto Rican food. This place absolutely deserves the hype and its spot in my top two!

The workers were honestly the sweetest. the environment is so welcoming and calm…read more although i wasn't very happy with the food. i went with my family and we found the food very bland and overpriced!! my mom LOVES cooking and she could tell when frozen beans are served to her. the food tasted old and the rice look like it was reheated from days ago.. definitely might be a tourist trap. the aesthetics are beautiful but isn't worth the price. on the good side, they sell natural juices and the parcha juice was the best i ever had!!

OMG‼ The lobster, alcapurrias y bacalaitos were really fresh & at a. Very reasonable price. The…read morepiña colada really good & restaurant clean with fresh air. It also has an a/c section but I liked the fresh air. I highly recommend it‼

We were there last year and they had a small indoor area that was air conditioned, which was great…read moreif you're not from PR and used to the heat. We loved it so much we invited the whole family, 20 people, for dinner our last day in town. We were very disappointed to find they had removed the glass doors and windows and there was no longer air condition. Everyone seemed very happy with their meals. I was not. I ordered a lobster and nothing else. Last year I got the Rabo de Langosta and it was way too much food. However, we were charged the $50 as if I got all of the seafood and sides (as shown in the picture below). To add insult to injury, the lobster was small, way overcooked and chopped up. I will say the service was amazing and time with family is always good. Sadly, I do not think we will go back.

When planning my first trip to PR I scoured tiktok for food recommendations! And this place was…read moreremarkably noted as Bad Bunny's favorite restaurant, and I understand why! The service was immediate & so welcoming! The restaurant had a very homey feel, like you know someone's family recipes are being used. The food was 10/10, hands down, everything was absolutely delicious! The sangria - to die for! Loved every bit of it! Def a staple if you plan on making the trip!!!

Overhyped. The service was bad, and the wait for my takeout order was ridiculous. When I finally…read morewent to ask what was taking so long, the guy told me, "OMG, I forgot to put your order in." Seriously? After waiting all that time, I finally got my food and the order was wrong. On top of that, the food was overly salty. Yo soy boricua, but does everyone on the island heavily salt their food? Because never in my life have I had white rice from a legit, authentic Puerto Rican restaurant that was that salty This place was honestly a one-and-done for me. After hearing people hype it up and claim it was one of the best, the experience was a major disappointment. I make this food daily so it ain't anything special to me lol I only came here because my gf wanted some hole in the wall type of food.

There isn't anything much better than enjoying some fried Puerto Rican food and a piña colada at a…read moreplace with amazing views of the ocean. We were on our way to the beach one day when we decided to stop here to grab a bite to eat and a refreshing adult beverage. We came at the right time too because every day after that this place was jam packed with people. We parked in their parking lot and walked over to the bar and the bartender told us to grab a seat wherever we liked so we grabbed a table by the trail by the water. It was a great spot with beautiful views. The service was a little slow for only having about 6 patrons other than us but we weren't in a hurry and the waiters were both very friendly. I did get a little impatient at one point and walked over to the little fried food area in the front and ordered something while we were waiting on our order and the waiter saw me and his face was like wtf my guy. lol. I was hungry bro! We ordered: - Pifa Colada Palo Viejo 3/5 - Frape Mango 4/5 - Side Tostones Platano 3/5 - Side Amarillo 3/5 - Alcapurrias Jueyes 3/5 The food was so so and the drinks were okay but the vibes of this place are on point. I'll definitely stop by again when I am on my way to Piñones, Loíza, or Luquillo. Have fun and enjoy my friends ;)

I came here on a Wednesday evening with three other people, we were driving down the highway…read morelooking for a beachside spot and landed on this restaurant after the beautiful lights captured our attention. Food was delicious and in front of a gorgeous beach - I'd recommend Calamari, Ceviche, fritters and the churrasco mofongo! PLEASE NOTE-- service in PR is always pretty SLOW. Waiters are so kind and patient, but just know the actual service can be veryyyy slow. For any sit down restaurants, always be ready to spend ~2 hours on average lol. Sometimes it's faster but sometimes it's slower... Many of the reviews give low ratings due to service/timeliness, but that's just a Puerto Rico standard so I don't think they should get dinged (!)

Look, were we at an alcapurria spot ordering pastelillos? Yes. Do we regret it? Absolutely not…read more We got one each of vegetariano, cebolla y queso, pollo, and guayaba con queso. The vegetariano was mid, but the other three? No complaints. But honestly, the food is only part of the story here. The vibe is everything. Salsa playing, high energy, warm service. We rolled in late and hungry, looking for sweet refuge from La Placita crowds, and they welcomed us like we belonged there. The music started out mixed, but at some point it shifted to Contra La Corriente front to back. We were enjoying our pastelillos, singing along to No Me Conoces, minding our own business when... el apagón. Not the whole Placita, just a couple spots including this one. The staff didn't miss a beat. Flashlights came out, mood lighting appeared, and nobody rushed us. We finished our food. We paid. We left happy. 5 stars because some experiences are bigger than the sum of their parts. This was one of them.

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 a great restaurant for great Puerto Rican food! You will be very impressed with everything…read moreyou get. Make sure to get the juices, parcha is delicious. We ordered the skirt steak, breaded shrimp, Alfredo, Mofongo with catfish (said cod on menu), and the star of the show the tostones pana. Pana is bread fruit and it is super yummy. Service was great, very local place with a fun energy

So glad we took the recommendation of a local to try this restaurant. Delicious food. Great…read moreservice. Will be coming back if ever in the area. The pistachio flan is amazing.

This is the best place HANDS DOWN that we have eaten at during our trip. If you like seafood, try…read morethe ceviche it doesn't disappoint at all. It was so delicious had a very citrus almost pineapple tasting marinade. Portion was a small bowl but definitely shareable. Hubby and I got the ceviche with side of sweet plantains, mini alcapurias carne (best alcapurias I've had). And we shared the arroz marinera (seafood rice). Everything was so flavorful and delicious. MUST eat here!

If you're looking for the best asopao on the island... your search stops here…read more I've never had something like this before. The flavor was ridiculous in the best way possible, the shrimp was perfectly cooked, and the tostones were notably fresh. 10/10- you MUST go. Out of all of the gumbo variations I've had from countless regions, Puerto Rico's is my favorite. Particularly from La Cueva Del Mar. Our server, Nicole, was an angel. She is SO SWEET. She made the experience even better!!! It was packed and very loud at 7pm on a Thursday, which is a nonissue for me, but if your party prefers a quiet meal, be mindful of timing.