Hijole

3.7 (241 reviews)

ModerateMexican, Breakfast & Brunch

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Lauren M.

We called and made a reservation for a group of 8 for a Sunday evening. This was our last evening of our vacation and by far the best service we had at any restaurant while in Puerto Rico. Our server was very attentive and she didn't miss anything with our order for our larger party! I'm not a huge margarita fan but decided to try one since they had so many options to choose from. I had a kiwi frosty margarita. It wasn't really for me though and I didn't taste any kiwi. It seemed like the rest of our group really enjoyed their margaritas. One person in our group ordered a coconut margarita and I tasted that one and really liked it! The chicken tostadas were good, but nothing too special. I wish they had more sour cream on them. We had some chips and salsa for the table, and I really liked their salsa - it had a good kick to it!

This was such a perfect place to eat! Our waitress was super helpful! Shout out to Larisa for all the recommendations and making this a wonderful experience with delicious food!

Vanity H.

The food was decent -my boyfriend felt sick after eating his tacos. The meat had way too much grease which is never good. His first bites he said were good but of course the longer it sat the more soggy -my enchiladas were fine.. nothing too special- i would say the pickled onions were a nice touch! The Margarita's liquor was nasty to me haha but i drank it. Didn't do anything for me. Service was good. Our waitress was nice and let us taste their frozen Margarita. I should've just gotten that one instead of trying on the rocks. The frozen one (though a sample) was very yummy! The restaurant itself has a great amount of seating and is filled with neon lights and painted "sayings". It was very colorful in there! This was right down the street from our car rental and we were starving so that's how we stumbled upon it. Didn't expect to be eating Mexican food when first getting there haha but definitely A LOT of Mexican spots in Puerto Rico

Passion fruit margarita, very good, these cups need longer straws

Djinou J.

I will start with the ... Pros: Service: the waitress was very nice Happy hour: a well priced per the signs, I didn't take advantage of it but good to know Drinks: you get a little margarita sample and it was good so I ordered a passion fruit margarita which was yummy The carnitas on top of my mofongo was delicious Cons: The mofongo was horrible. I was under the impression that mofongo was native to PR so I assumed everywhere would make it well and I was craving it so I figured why not? Well, let's just say this was not the right place to eat this dish. The plantains were literally still formed and hard as hell. I had to cut into it with a knife which is unusual. This was like eating broken up tostones and it didn't have any flavor or sauce to accompany it. I had to ask for sauce so it could be edible. For all of that I could've just ordered carnitas with a side of tostones. I've had way better mofongo in NYC from Dominicans, no shade, but it's just the truth.

Shrimp tamarind with chipotle sauce and rice topped with quesabirria dip. The rice was originally plain, white rice.

Ra'Anne D.

The music and food are amazing! Best quesabirria I've ever had! The service is excellent as well, but only come here if you have time to actually wait for food. We loved it.

As an african american tourist this has been the best service we've received. We were greeted with sample shots of their frozen margarita and it was so strong and delicious! The drinks are great the vibe is awesome. I loved it and i'm so happy. Arianys is so kind and humble as well, she's doing a great job. The young man helping out is also very sweet. Thanks hijoles!

Felicia J.

This restaurant was just NOT it! My friend and I came here only because it was across the street from our hotel and only had a little over an hour until we need to leave for our tour... so we decided to come here, as soon as we looked at the menu, we should've left there weren't that many options that actually looked good from the pictures. Chips and salsa, which was so hot and unbearable. And i normally spice well as I eat a lot of salsa and other spicy food. So then the waitress brought out a green salsa, but it was so sweet and did not pair well with the chips. Moving onto the food, I ordered steak fajitas, and as you can see in the picture, there was no season on the food at all. It was so bland, I have never had tasteless fajitas like this before. I honestly didn't think that you could mess them up. My friend got the chorizo enchiladas and it was so hard for her to eat them because the chorizo was so hard like burnt bacon bits, and the sauce on it was so sweet and did not pair well Before our food came out, our waitress brought us a sample of a margarita and it was really tasty so we actually ordered one . If there was anything that this restaurant got right, it was the margarita.!!! We did the finish our meal first the most part . We would be billed for it anyways.. & we were about to go out and go drinking. We needed food on our stomach, even if it wasn't good. I will not give this restaurant one star, because the waitress was really nice and helpful, but I would not recommend this place to anyone ever !!!!

Rob T.

We wandered into Hijole and were promptly greeted and seated by a very friendly waiter. If you start with drinks, the Strawberry Rita not very "berry". If you order a Margarita, they offer rocks, frozen or Slushy". They like to make the slushy extra strong! The food was fairly typical/average Mexican cuisine rather than straight Puerto Rican. Also kinda pricey but that seems to be the norm around the resorts/hotels. We ate dinner early but this seems like the kinda place that would be fun later in the evening.

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Alysia W.

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4 years ago

Love it! Definitely coming back! House margaritas are fire!!! Mofongo is bomb! First time having it & won't be the last! read more

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Jared S.

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We were greeted and seated as soon as we entered. Brought us free margarita samples. We ordered food, which took roughly 20 minutes to prepare. Our waiter was super nice. We recommend this place! read more

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Rubi S.

3 years ago

Amazing service and great food ! Margaritas were amazing ! You need to get the passion fruit one !!! read more

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M A.

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5 years ago

after a long day of checking out Beautiful Puerto Rico, our part of 5 stopped in Hijole as it's within walking distance. After seated, our server Diego was very attentive and explained many options of the menu. I chose the passion fruit margarita escarchada with tajin rim, sooo delish!!! Appetizer we chose queso fundido, for my meal chose enchiladas verdes con pollo y carnitas, meat is very seasoned and tender comes with 3, my case 2 is enough. Definitely ask for Diego he'll be a blessing to interact and very friendly. read more

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Christine L.

4 years ago

Come eat here! The drinks, staff and our server Diego was on point. I'll definitely be back read more

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Danica D.

3 years ago

Delicious food, all of the sweet and savory options. Recommend for brunch ! Great for a big crowd read more

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Reece N.

5 years ago

Yelp should construct half-star rating selections for the sole purpose of rating this restaurant. The service was beyond poor (to the point of having to venture to the kitchen in search of our food) and to wait half an hour for appetizers, and subsequently over one and one-half hours for entrees: pure criminal. And for food sub-par to comparably priced restaurants, against strictly voiced preparation instructions, and generally of degraded quality; I feel ashamed for getting sucked into this trap. And if you think about sticking it to the man with your tip? Forget it! The tip is included in the bill. read more

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Antonio G.

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Had a great meal at Hijole, drinks were on point, the service was great, our server was extremely attentive. When we come back to Puerto Rico , we will be coming back. read more

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rishali d.

3 years ago

Giving this a one star because Yelp requires at least a one star. This was my last day in Puerto Rico and I decided to give this place a try. The waitress immediately told us that we need to sit at the bar even though I saw at least 5-8 empty tables which was disappointing to begin with. Secondly, servers and the bartender ignored our presence for at least 35mins before they took our orders. We waited at least 15mins for drinks (even though we were sitting at the bar) and another 15 mins for food to arrive. I ordered from their specialty menu "Hijole Shrimp" (pictured below) which was the worst thing I have ever eaten. It was so salty I could feel the salt at the back of my tongue and throat. I ordered a salad on the side which was just shredded lettuce with pico, they didn't even bother to add a dressing to a "salad" and the quantity felt like I ordered from a kids meal which btw costed $25 read more

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Wendi S.

5 years ago

excellent fast service. Eduardo is wonderful and was very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. everything was 5 stars and delicious. read more

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Maureen C.

3 years ago

We stopped in to have breakfast and the staff was friendly and the food was great.. I had scrambled eggs with chorizo and my son had chicken fingers.. the chicken fingers were made fresh and seasoned great, they definitely were not frozen.. the chocolate chip pancakes are the size of a full plate.. would definitely come back.. read more

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Ralph C.

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5 years ago

Carlos was great the food and attention to their customers is great definitely recommend coming here read more

Hijole - Carlos was great the food and attention to their customers is great definitely recommend coming here - Mexican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Jay F.

3 years ago

Food was nasty. that's all i got. the waiters were super nice. but the food was dry. i had enchiladas and it wasn't a lot of cheese on top at all. waiting wasn't long at all. but overall i just wouldn't go. read more

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Lisa d.

2 years ago

Food was average. Service good. No outside seating. Ample seating. Like Lupi's better. (Next door)

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Tt C.

2 years ago

Service was great. There wasn't a long wait on food or drinks and the Kiwi margarita was the best on the island! If you are interested in a good chill spot with great tunes and a killer margarita, this is the place! read more

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K J.

3 years ago

Ate here twice in vacation and loved it both times! First time my wife and I both had stuffed avocados, 2nd time birria tacos and enchiladas. We sat at the bar both times and the bartenders were friendly and informative. Excellent service, excellent food, fair prices. read more

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Gemini W.

4 years ago

Okay so I am just not sure about this place... it's easier list the pros and cons to simplify it... Pros: 1. Chicken wings with chili sauce (we got it on the side) are delish! 2. Fish tacos LOOKED amazing enough that I want to come back just to order them tomorrow *EDIT* THE FISH TACOS WITH THE APICY CRAB SALAD ON TOP ARE AMAZING. They taste better than they look 3. Al Pastor tacos are good.. the pork is tough. You have to really chew it. 4. Chicken breast with cheese sauce is good. A little dry but good. 5. Atmosphere is a bit loud but it's ok...it's a bar so I get it Cons: 1. The husky male waiter at night is terrible. You have to constantly flag him down to get stuff. It's annoying! 2. We also noticed he is more interested in his larger parties which I assume is because of the tip size. 3. When you ask for something, he comes back to his larger tables 2 to 3 times before he comes back to give you what you asked for. 4. Unlike a lot of other places the refills are free but you won't get them with an inattentive waiter. *we did get them the second time we went there. 5. We asked for change for a $20. More like $10 back and he almost forgot to give it to us because he was being a busy body. In general we would go back but I would hope that we don't get him as a waiter again. *edit* We went back and had a woman who was awesome. But the husky waiter we had the last time was there on his night off and he was being the annoying coworker. Drunk as ever bothering all the staff. I literally saw him with 5 different drinks while we were there. He was bouncing around everywhere being obnoxious... we were definitely hoping he didn't notice us! read more

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Grant B.

2 years ago

The food is great with plenty of options, I got the spicy birria tacos and had to come back for a second helping, highly recommend!! Great drink deals throughout the week too read more

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Joe N' Sweena V.

5 years ago

Came here for both dinner and brunch. For dinner we had mahi mahi ceviche- fresh and perfect amount of acid. My husband had the fish tacos with crab meat on top. He was very happy with his order. For brunch I had huevos ranchero. It was different than what I have had in the states... in a good way. Their were sweet plantains added and it was a nice balance to the spicy sauce and beans. My husband got the breakfast combo that was a little bit of egg, bacon, potatoes and French toast. He loved it. But what he enjoyed the most was the iced cappuccino. And I got the passion fruit margarita. read more

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Eliezer M.

3 years ago

While in town for business, I stopped by Hijole and it was the best decision. The ambient and service by the staff especially the lady named Day is 5 stars! I highly recommend! read more

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Miguel R.

3 years ago

I went there and the food and the service was outstanding. My server was Daymarie and she was phenomenal. She went above and beyond to give us a great service. read more

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Carmen S.

4 years ago

Service is very very slow... I never got my desert... I waited and waited... not even acknowledgement of me waiting. read more

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Mia G.

3 years ago

The food was good I really enjoyed my fish tacos and crab salad. I've never had a fish taco like that and it was really tasty highly recommend. My husband had a burrito which he really enjoyed. The drinks were really good! The service was great as well. The ambiance was very clean. read more

Hijole - Three fish tacos with crab salad - Mexican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Oliver B.

4 years ago

Wait staff was slightly rude and the food was sub par. Wouldn't go back again next time I am in town. Seems like more of a spot you will go to drink/party than to have some good food. read more

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Katie R.

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3 years ago

Was given too ripe avocado with meal then asked to have a different meal. The so called "manager" said he couldn't allow that and would give a discount for meal. The waitress took care of this. After finishing the drinks and other meal we order and paid cash we did not get a receipt nor correct change back. read more

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Kent L.

3 years ago

The food was okay, but the prices were quite high. If you spend $65 for two Mexican dishes, the food should be better than okay. We found Sobao (just across the street) a more affordable and appetizing option. read more

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S M.

2 years ago

The service is terrible. We waited 2 hours to get food to go and when we got home we realized it wasn't a complete order. They just gave us a piece of meat and salad with no dressing. read more

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Chelsey L.

2 years ago

This restaurant is a must when visiting Puerto Rico. Our server Rose was so friendly and had great recommendations. The frozen margaritas are on point. Always a great atmosphere and great food! read more

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Nyiesha J.

3 years ago

OMG!!!Everything was So fresh!!!Great food,Excellent Customer Service!!!Oh and the drinks are worth your Monies! read more

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Christon C.

2 years ago

Don't be fooled by the decor. It is not fast food. I highly recommend the stuffed avocado with skirt steak with the cilantro cheese sauce and the rice and beans that are separated. It was so good. And easily could be shared. Skirt steak was so tender. My husband had a shrimp dish with some grilled veggies and it was good but his rice and beans were mixed together and were not as good as mine. For an appetizer we had chorizo and cheese in a cast iron skillet. It was good but our chips and queso in Oklahoma is more to my liking. The margaritas on the rocks were not my favorite but not bad. Our waitress was great and helpful and the service is on island time. Don't be in a hurry. read more

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Tina R.

3 years ago

First of all !! Waitress was sooo sweet ! When they gave us the menus we received free frozen lemonade margarita shots ! like hellloooo ?! This is what I'm talking about . The Food was sooo good the drinks was amazing and the vibe was vibing ! 10/10 recommend !!!! read more

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Francisco J R.

2 years ago

Should not be called Mexican restaurant, the sauces are sweet, the burritos have pizza sauce and Monterey jack and the carne asada burrito had some type of Taco Bell looking beef . The enchiladas verdes were sweet and again the carne asada was the type of beef you find in Taco Bell tacos. The service although OK, one waiter didn't check our table before he came out asking if we had paid? When we had left a 20% tip for a very unpleasant Mexican food for my birthday I should have gone back in and asked for my money back. Definitely not ever going there anymore. Definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

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Drew S.

4 years ago

Bad and very slow service with excuse after excuse for everything! Started off with a suggested drink by the server that tasted like I was drinking salt water. After one sip I told the waiter about it and he said I can throw it away for you but you still have to pay for it. 25 mins for the appetizer, then 30 mins for some tacos and another 25 mins for dessert... needless to say it was an experience that'll never get another penny of mine. read more

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Michelle S.

3 years ago

Very delicious! Loved the chicken tacos, would recommend to order them! If you're looking for a place to eat come here! Service was great.

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Summer B.

2 years ago

The best shredded chicken I've ever had. Delicious on the burrito and tostada. Salsas were very good and spicy.

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Tiana M.

3 years ago

Good service, great food, attentive to customers amazing margaritas! Happy hour was only $6!

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Milly A.

3 years ago

Amazing atmosphere! Hands down best food best drinks and Pat is absolutely awesome!!! Best service I've ever had!!! Authentic beyond measure! From drinks to wings to the arroz!! read more

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Julitza A.

3 years ago

Come see pat!!!!! Amazing bartender and service beyond measure!!! Great food great atmosphere great drinks!!! Absolutely to die for!!! If I could give this place a 10+ I would!!! read more

Hijole - Come see pat!!!!! Amazing bartender and service beyond measure!!! Great food great atmosphere great drinks!!! Absolutely to die for!!! - Mexican Near Me - Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Shawn C.

2 years ago

Yes everything was fantastic the customer service was great I definitely recommend going to this place

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Jackeline H.

4 years ago

The service provided by Alondra was excellent and based on this Mexican, the margaritas were top notch!

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Av. Isla Verde 6573
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979
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(787) 979-6464
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http://hijolepuertorico.com

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Hours

What time does Hijole open?

Hijole opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Hijole close?

Hijole closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Hijole take credit cards?

Yes, Hijole takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Hijole have a happy hour?

Yes, Hijole has a happy hour.

Does Hijole serve alcohol?

Yes, Hijole serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Hijole have TVs?

Yes, Hijole has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Hijole have parking?

Yes, Hijole has parking options. Valet Parking

Other Amenities

Does Hijole have free WiFi?

Yes, Hijole has free WiFi.

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This place is kinda spartan, first-come, outside , but mostly under a covering, tables. It is among…read morefast food restaurant chains in this hood, but this is an interesting original. We waved as we walked in to a waiter, pointed to a seemingly available picnic table, and he waved that we were good to go, so we sat right away, at 7:45p...after that more tables opened up. Drinks: 1. Pina colada - no bueno...like a coconut ice, not pina colada. 2. Passion fruit juice with fresh mint - delicious! 3. Cherry juice drink with alcohol - wife liked it, and I thought it was good. Appetizers: 1. Beef empanadas- I thought the crust overpowered the meat and onion, but daughter and wife loved it. 2. Nachos - terrible. Chips were stale and cheese/beans covering was bare, but then they gave us additional refried beans in a little cup, and straight I thought the refried beans were delicious. 3. Baha fish tacos - phenomenal!!! Entrees: 1 Chicken fajitas: disappointing. The spicing was off, on the chicken, and the guacamole was mostly sour cream. 2. Steak fajitas: very good and way better than the chicken Service was quick and the staff knew their stuff, but it took a long time to get the bill because other tables came in.

Had a great lunch on a Saturday here. Baja fish tacos were awesome - definitely recommend those…read more Also really liked the frozen mojito. Ceviche tacos were alright, not my favorite flavor.

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Baja fried fish tacos

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Shrimp Diabolo at El Vagòn

Chilling'drina

4.4(7 reviews)

4.8 km

Located right on the corner and has their own parking! Very cute entrance/decor/ and incredibly…read moreclean (cleanest bathrooms in PR). Made same day reservations for 2pm, didn't realize they close from 3pm-5pm which may be the reason our service was somewhat slow. We were sat immediately however we waited some time to order and receive our drinks. Our waitress returned with our drinks, house chips, and took our food order. We ordered the Birria tacos, the Carne Asada, Mini Elote-appetizer, Panela Frita-appetizer, truffle fries. Modelo, mimosa, Cenote, and Espresso Mezcalito to drink. The food took a little longer to come out than I would have expected and did not come out all at once. The consume for the Birria Tacos was a little too thick and the tacos should be served with lime to cut the flavor of the Birria. Over all flavor was good but could have been more authentic with some diced onion and lime. The "Carne Asada" was actually just a steak (flavor was great) but this is not carne asada. The "Pico" was supposed to come with plátano which left the Pico as just cherry tomatoes and few red onions. Very underwhelming. The appetizers were very good however the guava sauce did not seem to set well (not sure if it was microwaved or what), it stuck to all of our teeth. The flavor was also very mild and dull. Overall decent experience at what I understood to be a new restaurant, customer service was good, could use some fine tuning.

Ordered the wings and chilaquiles. Great taste. I would've preferred the wings without the Tajín on…read moretop but it was still good. The chilaquiles had a mild-moderate spice level. Sour cream doesn't come with it. Very delicious brunch and service was great!

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Entrance-this guy was so wonderful and inviting, didn't catch his name.

Carne Asada

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El Trompo

4.1(8 reviews)

6.1 km

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Last night, I bought a couple beef tacos with cheese for my kids as I was making my annual visit to…read morePuerto Rico's food trucks. My kids did not want the tacos, however. So I tasted one and the flavor of the beef was kind of disgusting. Gross! Even the cheddar cheese couldn't mask the flavor of the yucky beef. That was odd! I expected really good food from this truck based on a previous visit, but I was wrong. I'll try it again next year, but hopefully, I'll remember to buy the chicken burrito. I do not recommend the tacos.

This is not located at Ave. Pinero!!!!! This app has almost all places mixed up!!!! El Trompo is…read morethe best place to eat in PR for sure!!! But the cart is located right in front of Universidad Interamericana and their restaurant is located next to Supermercado Morales in Caimito.

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Frijoles Charro Soup

Pork and beef taco

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Chido's

3.1(89 reviews)

0.9 km

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Review #1,041 Posted on 4.26.26…read more We came here for dinner kind of on a whim on Wednesday the 22nd, our first night in the PR. This spot is located right on the corner of PR-37. I'm not totally sure why the overall rating for this spot is so low? We had both good service & good food as well. We got a bucket of Medalla Light, and then got nachos with beef, and fish tacos, boy items were fresh & tasted good. I would eat here again with confidence.

Best chicken quesadillas I've ever had in my life. Excellent pairing with my yummy drinks, 2…read moremargaritas for $12!! The bartender lady was very nice and sociable.

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Octopus ceviche tostone

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Callejeros

3.8(32 reviews)

7.6 km

Once again, Callejeros knocked it out of the park. I saw on their social media they offering $2…read moretacos de carnitas at this location. Lately, Callejeros has been offering several several taco and happy hours specials at their different locations. In addition to the tacos, we also ordered guac and chips, queso fundido, elote, quesadilla de asada, and burrito de alambre.... And naturally, margaritas. Neither disappointed. Callejeros keeps flgrowing. They now have 6 locations with more on the way. As long as they keep up the quality, I'll be there.

The tacos de carnitas are the best. They come with crumbled pieces of crispy chicharrón over them…read more So good. The meat was moist and tender and full of flavor. Last time I came here the queso fundido disappointed me, but not this time. I loved it. I recommend the margarita de parcha. It's very good.

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Guac and chips

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Omar L.

3 years ago

During my recent visit to Hijole in Puerto Rico, I was treated to a dining experience that was as delightful as it was memorable. The star of the evening was, without a doubt, the churrasco. Cooked to perfection, the meat was tender, juicy, and rich with flavors that spoke of the care in its preparation. What stood out to me was the attentiveness of the staff. Upon realizing the beans accompanying my dish had pork, which I do not consume, the waiter (John) promptly offered a substitute without any hesitation. This level of service added a personal touch to my meal and showed a dedication to customer satisfaction. The ambiance of the restaurant complemented the quality of the food, with a lively atmosphere that was inviting and authentically Puerto Rican. This is a place I would gladly recommend to anyone looking for an excellent meal in Puerto Rico. read more

Jacqueline B.

8 years ago

My fiancé and I went for a business trip for four days this Resturant was located up the block from the hotel so it was excellent location for us. The decor was beautiful and lively .We went for happy hour and my bartender was excellent . Young girl I forgot her name but her margaritas were on point . We converse for awhile while she tended to the patrons at the bar.The staff were attentive and any questions I asked about the menu or just general questions about Puerto Rico they were informative .We were on a tight schedule but we made it our business to go back two more times . Would recommend this place very highly thanks to the gentleman giving out the flyers to the host and the best bartender ( hate that I forgot her name ) read more

Katsi R.

7 years ago

Stay away from this place. The service too slow, the menu not accurate, and they robbed you when you pay. I went there and the food was so-so, the service slow, the menu-they don't serve a lot of the things they have on the menu. They don't have debit card service and when I went to pay, the server told me: WE DON'T ACCEPT CHANGE(COINS) and I look at him waiting for the laugh or the joke and NOOO he was dead serious. Well I give him a $20 bill and my total was $13.37 and it takes forever for him to bring me my change and he gave me $6. So he just round out my total and give me the change. I know that its "only" 63 cents, but the whole situation isn't right. I felt robbed. Don't recommend this place, stay as far as you can. read more

Sabrina R.

3 years ago

Siempre he considerado Hijole mi "go to spot" para llevar a comer a mis seres queridos. El servicio es fenomenal, todo los empleados son como familia y expresan ese amor a toda la clientela. Esta es una de las muchas razones por las que continuare viniendo, ademas de las margaritas tan buenas. Hoy fue un placer venir porque la comida estuvo riquísima y mas con un servicio tan excelente como el de Ruth y la gerente Eva. Espero que tomen este mensaje como un ultimatum para decidir venir a comer a Hijole! read more

Edward A.

3 years ago

Terrific food here. I had chicken flautas~ great! The salad fresh & even included pickled onions. Choice of two salsas ~ green and red. The red salasa was best as it seemed to have some unique flavor ingredients that I can't identify ~ but it was good!! Service via John excellent. He remembered all four of our orders-- without writing them down. Ambiance good-- plenty of room between tables-- good music(not too loud)!!! read more

Michael B.

4 years ago

Everything about Hijoles is fantastic. This is my third time here and I keep coming back because I love the food and the ambience. Its a chill spot to watch a game or have dinner and a few drinks on the weekend. Our server Diego was extremely prompt and personable. Tonight my girlfriend and I had the Fajitas w/ chicken and the Norte Salad both were great. If you're in the area definitely stop in. read more

M C.

3 years ago

When my sister, granddaughter and I passed this place we were not sure about the food. After going for the first time for breakfast we not only liked the food but also the servers. They were very courteous and thoughtful. We really enjoyed the food and the staff that we decided to make this our everyday place for breakfast. We even came here for dinner. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Julia O.

7 years ago

Gabriel was our head waiter, that did not keep all other employees from removing plates, bringing entree's & drinks. Even do they don't have customer parking, they do provide Valet, $5 + tip an they really earn it they can certainly play Tetris with an small designated area. We had a rough time deciding what to eat, so may delicious opcions. I kept telling my daughter I read more

Rosamarie O.

3 years ago

The stuffed avocados are to-die-for. They taste amazing, great selection of sauces, the arroz mamposteado was juicy and flavorful, and the king crab was perfection. We were greeted with water and frozen margarita samples. Our server was the manager, Victor, and he was delightful. Very attentive, thoughtful, friendly, and talkative. Excellent service. read more

Taylor K.

3 years ago

We had a great experience at Hijole! The food was great and the margaritas were the best I've ever tasted. Diego was an amazing waiter! He was extremely attentive and made sure we were taken care of with everything we needed every time he came over...he had a million tables and still rocked it. Definitely would recommend! read more

Cebrena Z.

343

5 years ago

If you're coming to Puerto Rico please stop by this spot. The food is amazing and Eduardo is the best server. He handled our 9 people party so gracefully and quick! The service was top tier. He made my friends birthday brunch so much fun with the energetic personality. When you come try the Oreo latte with whip cream. read more

Anissa R.

8 years ago

I stumbled upon this place on the way to somewhere else. The manager was outside and told us all about it and even gave us samples of margaritas. They were amazing!!!! I ended up ordering the fish tacos with lobster salad on it. The best fish tacos I've ever had! They even have brunch. Beautiful inside as well. read more

Antwan L.

4 years ago

The service was very excellent from start to finish, my waiter Diego was very helpful with helping chose options in the menu and with directions with places to visit. The food was amazing...I almost forgot to mention. Try the stuffed avocado with steak! You will love it. Enjoy and 1ove. read more

yumie w.

5 years ago

this place is amazinggg we started off with the frozen strawberry margs that were phenomenal , me and my friend had the chicken quesadillas that were super fresh , and the chips with guac was super fresh . we loved this restaurant . rory was a great waiter request him if you can! read more

Deja W.

4 years ago

10/10!!! The food was amazing and our server Diego was wonderful. He made a lot of recommendations and he was super friendly and attentive. The sweet chili wings were the best wings I ever tasted and the lime margaritas are a hit! Try this out for sure if your visiting the area. read more

Adrian F.

4 years ago

10/10 el servicio. Muy amables y atentos. En especial nuestro mesero Diego muy buenagente y respetuosos. Las margaritas frozen las recomiendo. el queso fundido tambn is a must. Si estan por el area y quieren beber para pregame o para comer antes es la movida. Volvere pronto. read more

Luz L.

3 years ago

El servicio, la comida, postre y bebidas muy buenos. Cumplen con los requisitos que nos debe importar a los clientes , servicio excelente y calidad de alimentos Primera vez y muy complacida! El servicio y atenciones de Ruth muy completo! read more

Veronica H.

5 years ago

We spent a week in Puerto Rico and had two great evenings at Hijole. The food was good and the service by Rudolfo was EXCELLENT! Thanks for making my graduation celebration fun. I loved every minute of it! Till next time read more

Jenifer M.

5 years ago

Went at Friday and Diego was our waiter. he was the best server we've had, the food was great, tasted delicious- the service was fast and he was always checking on us to see if we needed anything. Very much recommended! read more

Mishael K.

4 years ago

Whole experience at Hijole was excellent. I have been here 3 times. Friendly staff and take Covid precautions seriously. Always provide free samples of drinks and food is fresh and top quality. Highly recommend Hijole. read more

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