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    Ernestina's Restaurant

    4.6 (16 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Ashwin J.

    This was one of the biggest positive surprises over our travels. After eating in the heart of San Juan for a couple days (mixed experience), we found ourselves at Ernestina's today for lunch and we could not have asked for anything more. From the homely atmosphere and the eclectic and colorful decor & mementos adorning the wall to the cheerful and graceful attention of Millie, our host, it was an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious and it not only sated the hunger but kept us pining for more. Ernestina's (we want to the one in Luquillo) is surely a place to go if one is in San Juan or in Puerto Rico for that matter God bless you all who cook and serve at Ernestina's and god bless Ernestina herself (RIP)

    Katie B.

    Delicious small local restaurant. Excellent service with fresh food. LOVED IT!! Will definitely be back!

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    7 months ago

    we loved this places its been around for many years and still going strong the food is always good and the service is like being at home.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service. Really tasty, fresh fish and vegetables. Very friendly service.

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    4 years ago

    Excellent mofongo with chicharrón, great fish plates, and amazing service, very friendly!!

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    9 years ago

    Great home-cooked food at a great price. The fried plantains, rice and bean sides are awesome.

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    Great food and casual. You can bring your own booze. No alcoholic beverages. Great service.

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    If you're looking for local food for lunch and don't want to break the bank, this is a great choice.

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    La Fonda Gourmet

    4.5(338 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Large group friendly

    Given more days in Luqillo, I would return every day to try all their food…read more I started with the arepas de coco - very well fried, soft, doughy puffs complemented with a guava sauce. They were addictive, it was hard to not eat all of them. They would also be a good dessert - reminiscent of beignets, but with less oil and sugar. For main I had the churrasco skirt steak with rice of the day. It was a generous portion of steak topped with a delicious churrasco fragrant with garlic. The rice was well seasoned and perfectly cooked texture. Server was enthusiastic about the food and providing suggestions. Though I suspect everything on the menu is delicious. Guests at all the tables around me raved about their meals. Indoor seating is cozy and comfortable. There's a small bar with counter seating.

    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.

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    Beautiful night with great service and food. AAAA+

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    Corned beef Pastelillos seasoned and fried to perfection.

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    Terruño

    4.0(401 reviews)
    2.2 km
    $$

    What an amazing spot! The restaurant offers beautiful beach views and an electric, vibrant…read moreatmosphere--you can really feel the energy from the music and the crowd. It's the kind of place you don't want to leave! Parking can be a bit challenging, so make sure to arrive early and give yourself time to find a spot--it's absolutely worth it. The staff was fantastic--friendly, courteous, and able to handle our large group without any issues. We ordered a variety of dishes to try as much as possible, and everything was delicious. Some of our favorites included: * Mofongo with shrimp * Alcapurrias * Shark bites (a must--especially if it's been a while since you've had them!) And don't skip the drinks--they definitely deliver: * Long Island Iced Tea * Margaritas * Mojitos Great food, great vibes, and a great experience overall. Definitely a place you have to visit!

    We came here for food based on Reddit recs haha. Glad we chose this place! The food was pretty…read moregood, and we loved the energy and the live band here... but what really set this place apart was how friendly the staff was! When we arrived, the main room was packed, and the few open tables were reserved. The host asked us if we'd be okay sitting in another room. I explained that we're visiting, and we wouldn't mind waiting for a table to open up where the live band section is. Upon hearing this, they were nice enough to accommodate us and make it happen. Special shoutout to our server! Unfortunately, I forget her name (it's been a month), but I remember she had this AMAZING makeup on, with lots of colorful beads in beautiful patterns across her face, as well as lovely hands with really fun nails and rings. She was so lovely and friendly, and she really made our night! If you see this, thank you :)

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