When I found out there is a yelp listing for the empanada lady I was thrilled!!! Because let me…read moretell you, this lady makes some amazing empanadas! And I'm all about supporting LOCAL women owned businesses! These locals work so hard to make ends meet. We need to ALL support these local vendors when we travel. This sweet lady walks on the beach and sells her delicious goods in her cute baskets. I didn't know who she was, just hungry on the beach lol. I AM SO GLAD I CAUGHT HER! They are only $4 each. I wish I ordered more than just one. Don't make my mistake lol - ORDER ATLEAST 2-3!!!!

Beach sellers can be annoying, but this was a GREAT find. Just as my husband I were going to throw…read morein the towel and buy overpriced, gross hotel food, along came the Empanada Lady, offering fresh, hot, homemade empanadas! These were fantastic! We got 2 beef with a side of HOT sauce. They were flavorful and large enough to satisfy our hunger. If she comes by your beach chair, do yourself a favor and get a couple!

Los Chamos Arepas is a true hole-in-the-wall gem. Small, unassuming spot with great vibes and Afro…read morebeats playing, which immediately sets the tone with quick service. I ordered the Pabellón and OMG--so good. Packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and a crunchy exterior that held everything together beautifully. The filling of shredded beef, beans, sweet plantains, and cheese was absolutely amazing and well-balanced in every bite. If you're looking for delicious food, good music, and an authentic, low-key spot that delivers big on flavor, Los Chamos Arepas is a must-try. Some cute photo opps with a photo bomb of their extinguisher. Lol.

It's a small spot, mostly takeout-style. They're open 24/7, which is super convenient. They offer a…read moregreat variety of empanadas and drinks, making it an easy go-to any time of day.

El Refran is located right on Ashford Ave- you cannot miss it - it's a tiny little restaurant that…read morealways has a line. For that reason, I'd recommend going at an off time for lunch because it was great! They were out of a few items, but I ended up with a pork chop with guava sauce and it was so good. They were also sadly out of the tres leches cake but I popped back in later that week as they were closing and were thrilled they had some left. That may have been the best tres leches I've ever had. The drinks were also delicious! We'll definitely return next time we're in PR.

This casual restaurant is a fun dinner stop with open air dining (not so good on a hot day though)…read more We went early at 5pm and avoided crowds. The restaurant filled up before we left. We went with the waitress's recommended dishes - Mofongo Churrasco (steak) and Mamposteao Tacu Tacu with grilled shrimp. Flavors were strong and a bit on the salty side, but delicious. We enjoyed both dishes. The Mamposteao Tacu Tacu has a long fancy name but it was rice and beans topped with skirt steak. The sangria was the happy hour cocktail of the night, very refreshing.

Crunchy, savory, hot and fresh and exactly what you want late on a drunken Saturday!!…read more A nice cold beer and a short walk to the beach, best way to wrap up a great night out

Stand for quick bites that's open late! The Pina colada was the only item I had, and it was good.read more

Went twice on my vacation because the banana bread French toast is AMAZING. I kept thinking about…read moreit and I wish I had more to bring home! Also the piña colada I had was perfection. My sister ordered eggs and received a side of coco bread and OMG--maybe the best coco bread I've had in my entire life. YOU MUST TRY IT! RIGHT NOW!

This breakfast spot we tried was decent, but nothing special. The reviews were quite good, which is…read morewhy we decided to check it out--but the experience didn't fully live up to the hype. The biggest downside was the service--it was very slow. It took about 15 minutes just to place our order, and another 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Definitely not a place to go if you're really hungry or in a rush. We ordered a veggie omelette with Swiss cheese and bread--it was okay overall, though the bread was on the sweeter side, which I personally didn't enjoy. My husband had a veggie omelette wrap, which was decent as well. We also got an orange juice, but it wasn't sweet. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but not particularly memorable either. If you don't have many options, it's worth trying--but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

While I will say the food was pretty good, I don't think they are fans of tourists. While walking…read moreby from the next door coffee place, I saw a man on the porch area sitting at a table so I decided to stop in to grab some food to take back to the hotel. One of the employees was further in, wiping down some of the bar stools, and she kept giving me side eye. So I asked if they were open and she said yes. I ended up ordering a shrimp burrito but there was some confusion so it wasn't made right away. The employee that makes the food ended up coming back out about 10 minutes later to ask what I wanted in it. Then they asked what kind of sauce I wanted on it and I said sour cream is fine. The counter employee made some kind of comment about me being American to the lady who was making the food. I also ended up having to ask for the Powerade I paid for (and even though there were multiple flavors, she just pulled the closest one and gave it to me) and the prices varied from the posted board. While the food was very good, my shrimp burrito with rice and beans was awesome, I don't know if I would come back just because it seems like they don't like tourists very much.

This is a local grab and go place. You can also seat and eat. The food took a while to get. Food…read morewas okay, but could have been better. The fish tacos were the best ones. The chicken taco was supposed to be julienne (shredded), but it was strips. Got a side of beans but it was mainly juice. Definitely not fine dining but a good quick in between snack. Food: fish tacos, shrimp taco, chicken taco, side of beans

hidden gem in SJ! the empanada flavors change daily. went the first day on our trip and got ham and…read morecheese - sooo good. went back the last day on our trip and got one of each flavor haha. pizza, sausage, spinach and cheese, pulled pork. ambiance is dive bar, super chill. service is great. skinny margarita is yum. this place is really cool

The empanadas were delicious. You can't be sure about what they have prior to visiting because the…read moreoptions seem to change daily. Small place, lots of character, friendly and attentive staff, and quick service. I Had a perfect pina colada here.

Would recommend great service and great food please come I would recommend go here and have a great…read moretime

First time in PR and we are foodies. This has to be the best food we have had so far! Absolutely…read moredelicious. Not one complaint . Service was great. We also had the Flan de coco but ate it before I could get a picture. It was delicious. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to get a table. The sitting area was great we were also provided a lil table lamp which came in handy because it was getting dark outside.

The ambiance is casual cool. The service is EXCELLENT! Our waitress answered all our questions and…read morehelped us figure out what we should drink and order. The food was delicious and nice and hot! We had shared a plate and it was just the right size for us. Excellent choice!

So this is the 2nd time going to Orozcos. You can find it in Diners Drive-ins and Dives. So after a…read moredisastrous attempt at sushi across the street we decided to keep it simple and go to the place in Condado that is guaranteed to be great authentic Puerto Rican food. Coño! It was good! I'm Puerto Rican and I was born and raised in Puerto Rican culture and I can say Orozcos is legit. I ordered their amazing Chuleton Kan Kan with arroz con gandules. (Big crispy pork chop with yellow rice and pigeon peas) It was delicious but you have to eat it traditionally with your hands. Don't try to be proper just dig in like the locals do. Just treat of a piece, eat it and then eat some rice. Mmmmm!!! Don't forget their signature hot sauce it's delicious but not too spicy. My daughter and wife ordered the monfongo with Bistec and mini empanadillas which is a regular beef empanada cut in half. Mix some of that hot sauce with it and BAM! You got the perfect appetizer. The monfongo was their star. I was chowing down on my pork chop but I had to steal a few bites lol. The beef was tender and delicious and the monfongo was soaked in the steak sauce, it was bliss! The staff were funny and very efficient and they all helped each other out. The atmosphere was personal and small with amazing salsa music playing and air conditioners blasting. It was so comfortable I highly recommend Orozcos!!!

Food and Service are amazing, Sarah was a great waitress. She was attentive to us as recurring…read morecustomers and was on top of refilling drinks and food orders. This was our go-to spot.

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.