The food is amazing! The lamb is delicious and the portions are large. Our waitress was very nice…read moreand helpful with the menu. The windows are tinted so that the sun isn't beating down on you and the temperature was very comfortable!

I Love this place because it never disappoints. We ordered a cubano, a lamb gyro and the lamb ribs…read morein wine sauce (they are baby lamb chops) with a side of mushroom risotto. Everyone loved their food! The staff are always very friendly. and the place is always well air conditioned and clean.

We have been here a bunch of times when we lived in Condado. Absolutely the best Mediterranean…read moreFood around. The hummas and Naan are a must and the chicken curry dish is delicious. Always very consistent.

We visited Ali Baba while in San Juan, and overall had a great experience! The hummus was…read moreabsolutely delicious, super creamy and flavorful. And the pita bread was top-notch, probably some of the best we've had. We all loved it! My husband and I shared the lamb shish kebab, but unfortunately, it wasn't our favorite. The meat was a bit tough and not cooked quite the way we like it, which made it hard to chew. That said, the wait staff were incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere was so cute and cozy, making the whole experience still enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try a different dish next time. There's a lot on the menu that looked amazing!

I would ignore the cheap people who complain about prices, The food at the tiki hut I had 2 servers…read morejasmelee and Melissa were very pleasant and kind to be around they were fast and food was great. The employees from the resort work very hard and are very pleasant to be around they are kind and very helpful and me and my wife work very hard to enjoy the luxuries in life the food is always good and the drinks are delicious worth every penny we spent, If you never been to Puerto Rico I recommend you save up and come.

Super good food and great service. Friendly staff and the…read moreview of the ocean couldn't be better.

An unexpected stop for lunch during a cruise stop in Old San Juan, PR, the Istanbul Restaurant was…read morea combination of Turkish dishes along with dishes native to Puerto Rico. My brother and I tried dishes from both menus, and found it to be quite good. As we were walking past, a small sign for 'Grandma's Kitchen' caught our eye. My brother had been encouraging me to try Puerto Rico's national dish: Mofongo - mashed fried plantains. Unfortunately, restaurants were just packed with long waits and I wasn't in the mood to wait outside in the sun for a long time. The door next to the sign stated that it was a restaurant called 'Istanbul'. We peaked inside, and was welcomed warmly by a host, who let us know that the restaurant was both Grandma's Kitchen/Istanbul. There was nobody else dining inside, which was weird considering how every other restaurant in the area was packed. The dishes are made to order, so took a bit of time for it to come out one at a time. Mixed Seafood Stuffed Mofongo ($25) - served in a wooden pilon, the tall and narrow neck was stuffed with the mashed plantains, topped with a seafood blend of clams, dense fish pieces, octopus, and squid. The sauce was really well done, not too rich, but buttery enough to accentuate the seafood. I have to believe the seafood was prepared from frozen, but it tasted really good: a definite notch up from the seafood I've been having on the cruise boats. It was the first time having mofongo, and I liked it. This version had fried plantain chips, mixed with the mash of more plantains. I don't think this version had pork skin rinds, and I didn't miss it. It's extremely dense, so ended up eating maybe a third of it while finishing the seafood. It's a solid alternative to rice, though definitely can't eat too much of it. Doner Kebab ($18) - from the Istanbul portion of the menu, this dish was tasty, though the meat was cooked on a flat top grill like a burger patty, instead of on a vertical rotisserie. The lamb/beef patty was loosely formed and well seasoned, with the accompanying tzatziki sauce being a good add-on. Both dishes were cooked very well, the back kitchen has some skills. Service was friendly throughout. Water is not offered, but guessing they will give to you if asked. Payment was provided after the meal, and they do stick on a mandatory 15% gratuity for all party sizes.

I love to use Yelp to find local spots when traveling; however I can't get on board with the high…read morereviews of this spot in old San Juan. The falafels were doughy and undercooked and the chicken kabobs very tough. Service was good, and we were the only ones in the restaurant. It's a little dark but clean.

Food was good! Had carne empanadas, chicken pincho and stuffed potato! Everything was cooked…read moreperfectly and the seasoning was sooo good! Would come here again. Also had a cold coconut very refreshing. Also you can't beat the price! Good cheap eats!

So good... stopped here after going to our rain forest excursion and had unbelievable empanadas…read more.. chicken (absolutely delicious), meat and shrimp. Bacalhauito delicious also. Family run business, authentic Puerto Rican fried foods. Absolutely delicious! Cash only.

I am so surprised I had not given this place a chance before these recent visits. I did not know…read morewhat I was missing out on. Great customer service, attentive staff, quick delivery of food and amazing flavor to all we had. The seafood, was all so tender and well cooked. The plantains both in mofongo and tostones were made to perfection, and the best of all? The bartender spotted us on a second visit and immediately remembered what we drink, even when it was a month apart. That is the kind of service that we pay for and I am now recommending this place to all my friends right in front of the beautiful ocean and with ample parking.

Review #1,043 Posted on 4.26.26…read more We stopped here after arriving & getting settled at our room/spot on Wednesday the 22nd. We had seen this spot online a lot & were looking forward to the fried stuff. So when we came, the line wasn't too long, but they were out of bacalaitos which was the main item I wanted to try. They went to make them fresh, which we were looking forward too, it took a bit, but Buddy finally went to the back to fry some fresh ones up. I've got to admit, I was disappointed on how the actual bacalaito delivered. It felt like all bread, I couldn't taste the fish. If the fish was in here, it was one of the more chincier portions I've ever got. Now what saved the day & also blew me away was the Alcapurria de carne. This little thing was on hit, I should've ordered 2. It's like fried plantain, with ground beef inside, the plantain even though fried was extremely soft. I'd come back & eat here 100%, a must when visiting the PR.

Writing this as I'm actively eating my food. Their kabobs are SO good. I got the Koobideh with beef…read moreand lamb. But I'm sure everything else is just as good. And the service is great as well. And the vibe of the restaurant is nice. There's music but its not too loud where it overpowers conversations. I definitely recomment

This is a pretty new restaurant. It opened in October 2021. I'm a fan of Mediterranean and Middle…read moreEastern food so I've been meaning to try it. Limited parking spaces in front and no street parking. It seems like a chill spot to have a meal or just enjoy some tea. We started off with some baba Gus push and falafels. I love falafels and these didn't disappoint. Satisfaction in every bite. The baba ghanoush was also superb. I can only imagine the hummus must be off the chain too. The pita bread was warm and delicious. For main course I was between the sharearma plate or the kofta plate. I went with the beef kofta. It came with rice and salad. The sides were really good but the kofta was a bit dry. I thought it was well seasoned, though. Next time I'll try the shawarma. They also have shawarma sandwiches and falafel sandwiches. My wife got the lamb shush kebab plate and loved it. The meat was tender and juicy and well seasoned. The baklava was disappointing. Overall, the meal was very good. It did take a while to arrive and we were the only ones in the restaurant. In their defense, the food is fresh and prepared to order so that can take some time to make. Our server was friendly. I would recommend checking this place out and giving it a try.

"Me: Piña Coladas in the rainforest? Puerto Rico: We got that!"…read more After an amazing day of driving through and exploring the El Yunque National Forest with my girlfriend we saw this place on the side of the road on our way out and I told my girlfriend, Stooop! After I saw the piña colada sign. LMAO at her reaction :D Bro, I swear I can't get enough of them while I am on a tropical island. Anyways. They were closing so she ran up and grabbed me one to go and we shared it on our drive back to Condado. Was it great? No! Was it good? Yes! This is just one of those tourist trap places that sell things that people will buy. TBH: It looked like a cool little spot to chill after a hike plus my gf said the guy who waited on her gave us a hefty pour of rum. Much love to that guy for treating his customers right. If you're up in the rainforest make sure to stop by here for some drinks or a bite to eat. I am sure you'll love the vibes :) Disfrutar!

The food is amazing, had the pork chops with rice and beans and an Alcapirria came here twice so…read morefar. They also have a little shop on the side that sells souvenirs. The best hospitality I felt in Puerto Rico

I wasn't expecting to find Turkish food in a food court, yet here it was. And it was good. I…read moredecided to sample some of their sides like the falafels, dolma, and spanakopita. The falafels (order of 2) and the spanakopita (order of 3) were very tasty. I haven't had a falafel that good in PR. As for the dolma (order of 6), I didn't like that they heated them. I'd never had hot dolmas before. I've always had them either room temperature or cold. The heat zapped the flavors and made them mushy. I took the home and placed them in the fridge, then ate them at night... much better. I also tried the Turkish coffee and the pistachio baklava, Both were very good. Overall, I enjoyed the food. The only complaint is the hot dolma.

Returned for a 2nd time and ordered the lamb and beef doner.. Still just as good. I also tried…read moretheir falafel. That was a real treat. Next time I will order the falafel sandwich.

The food cooked to point and tasty. the place it's cute beach vibe and lights everywhere !!…read moreI had red snapper totally delicious!! Along with other side dishes. Service was good, fast

Located at the Luquillo Kiosks. This was one of the nicer restaurants with ocean views. They do not…read moretake reservations, but we didn't have a wait on a Friday evening. We started off with cocktails - Mai tais and beers. For dinner, I got a beef empanada, rice beans, and the sweet plantains. It was a full meal! My husband got the fresh mahi mahi which came with salad, rice, and beans. The portions are pretty big! Our friends got the chicken stuffed with sweet plantains and the grouper. All good choices. Very chill vibe. Loved the ocean vibes.