So I was lookin for authentic food in PR. Randomly found this place on Google. Now I go here all…read morethe time when visiting my fave island. Food is sooooooo good and great price/portion. The mojitos are also BOMB.com I recommend the whole fried fish, skirt steak and fried pork belly (chuletta I think its called) the mofungo and rice and beans be sooo good. Also that flan to end ur meal mmmmmmmm They be having karaoke here which is fun. Also walking distance to la placita. This place is in the cuts by the freeway and a strip club. You may feel scared bc it do look sketch on the outside but its a neighborhood spot. So its coo and you get used to it. Everyone eating there is always local you never see tourists. TIP: its hot but i recommend covering up or wearing bug spray. I was attacked by mosquitoes the first time I was there so now I always make sure to wear big spray. A must try when in San Juan. Starve for the day and then go here for dinner. Oh sometimes a wait for food. Bc they be busy at night.

We came in right at opening on a weekday and were served promptly!! Service was quick and friendly…read moreand the food was delicious!!! It was mostly outdoor seating but it was mostly covered. Lots of vegetarian options and they had alcoholic and non alcoholic drink options. Would come back!!

Went on vacation to Puerto Rico with my cousins and had an amazing experience here! The service was…read moregreat. our waitress was attentive and nice! the atmosphere was fun, although, we always have a good time together. But the food? Absolutely incredible. We were still talking about it a week later! Definitely a 10/10 and would highly recommend. I ordered the pollo Milanese, side salad, and arroz (rice) con habichuela (frijoles/beans) .

Many restaurants were closed for Good Friday, but Los Pinos Cafe is open "24/7," and they held true…read moreto their outdoor signage! The restaurant is located in the cute Miramar area -- also home to my favorite coffee shop, Gustos! Finding parking on Ave. Juan Ponce de León is not easy, but there are many side streets that had open parking spots. The restaurant was busy the whole time we were there, but there always seemed to be an open table. Our waiter was excellent and all the waiters we saw were bilingual. The garlic bread was ok -- tasted like garlic powder on a fluffy, lighted toasted sourdough. I had the "regular" grilled pork chops and they were the best pork chops I've ever eaten. The taste of the grill was so good and the chops were still pretty moist. My wife and kids had the churrasco skirt streak. My son said the steak at Bebo's was better, but I the steak at Los Pinos was super tender and buttery. The mofongo was so bland we didn't eat it and the amarillos (sweet plantains) were dry and lacked any caramelization on the exterior. French fries were good. As a bonus, I finally got my tres leches and it was good. I've never seen a cake oozing so much "milk" from the top of the cake when it was cut. Overall, a solid place, but Bebo's gets the win for our favorite Puerto Rican food. Regardless, I would easily return here for a meal.

One of the first place we went to when staying in Rio Grande. The food is pretty good and the staff…read moreis very friendly. The price is a little bit more than expected but we also did order a Caribbean lobster which are pretty expensive to begin with in Puerto Rico. Overall good food good staff and really good ambience. Check it out you won't be disappointed. Also definitely get a mojito they are made fresh and are super refreshing!

A fuego is a nice restaurant at luquillo beach. We went to the beach ln a tour and stopped here for…read morelunch. Service was super slow but sitting by the beach is always nice. The drinks were good and the mini alcapurrias were great.

I got the salmon and rice plate which was amazing! The restaurant had awesome music, host was super…read morefriendly, and the waiter answered all our menus questions!

The staff were very nice they motivated us to try this 24 hr spot. They have a full bar, breakfast,…read moredinner. I had the skirt steak it was good especially the sauce. My sister had the empanadas but stated it was ok. The price was reasonable. They gave outside and inside dining. It's a chill spot.

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 not a polished, Instagram-perfect restaurant and that's exactly the point. That's why I…read morelove it so much. Tucked inside La Placita de Santurce, its a small, casual, almost hidden spot that's usually packed with locals. Think plastic chairs, outdoor tables, music playing and a constant flow of people coming in for a quick bite or drink. Feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a restaurant. I've been coming here for years and this is what I've learned, take it from a local. For a quick bite, alcapurrias are a MUST -- especially beef or crab. Also the "pastelillos" are amazing-- corn beef, chorizo, morcilla... Everything freshly made to order. Now, if you want to sit down and enjoy an authentic Puerto Rican meal, here are some of my favorites: chuletas fritas, chicharrones de pollo, bistec encebollado and carne frita-- of course with a side of rice and beans or tostones for the win. Bottom line: you come here for flavor and authenticity, not comfort. Enjoy

We originally came to the area to stop by El Alcapurria Quema we tried the day prior, but they were…read moreclosed for a private event! Walked down the block to this place, instead! Two older guys here were so nice to us we literally stopped before the airport so we had all of our stuff with us lol one gentleman (who didn't even work there) helped us find another chair for our table & the guy cooking asked us if we wanted our Mofongo & rice together or side by side! It was the cutest service, like we were in a relatives house! A memory I will now cherish forever! Trifongo was delicious to boot! Definitely recommend for an authentic Puerto Rican experience! Yes, be reminded, they are all on island time, so don't go if you're in a rush! Service is chill, but friendly. Respect how they do things when you're visiting someone else's home! :)

We were in the area shopping around and exploring. It was earlier in the day so not many places…read morewere open, we saw signs leading to this food truck. They had such poor service, they were not helpful in providing menu items or recommendations. Very impatient. The truck was pretty small, clean interior, and drinks were organized. They had limited seating with NO shade/umbrellas. After they took our order we waited over 40 minutes for three boxes of food. The platter came with meat, veggies, two sauces, and another side of choice (I chose fries). We all got Chicharrones, it was very juicy and tender. And the exterior skin was surprisingly really crunchy! Super tasty!! The fries were mediocre, cold and thick cuts. Portions were filling, none of us were able to finish. I don't recommend, plenty of other restaurants that offer the same items with better service and shorter wait times.

Primarily pastelillos but have other items like arepas, frituras, and seafood salads. But the…read morespecialty is pastelillos. About 20 different filling options: meat, chicken, lobster, shrimp, cheese, combos with cheese, guava, and even nutella... . Tasty, filling, and with a Medalla or 3, can't beat it.

This little shack is very popular since it's on the beach and people are hungry after a day of…read moreswimming and laying around on the beach in Puerto Rico. It's a hard life. What's nice about this place is that they offer a variety of the fried foods Puerto Rico is known for- alcapurrias (fried fritters) and pastelillos (empanadas). I ordered the pastelillos de jueye (crab), garrucho (conch- HIGHLY recommended!!), pulpo (octopus), and Pollo (chicken). The 2 favorites of mine were the conch and octopus because the chunks of meat were so ginormous! They were also flavorful and fresh! You can tell they weren't stored for a while on some shelf. They tasted like they were caught that morning. One caveat about this place is that if they run out of food, they will tell you it's about a 5-10 minute wait to make more. Not the case. It took them upwards of about 30 minutes to make it and they did not seem like they were in a rush to make it. That is a big put off. That's why this is only a 4 star review and not a 5 star. They'd make more business if they were faster.

The food here is to die for!! I think this was my favorite food stop of our short visit to Puerto…read moreRico. We came in as a small group and found plenty of seating on the rooftop. We ordered a few things: - virgin pina colada (5/5): hit the spot and was so so good - mahi mahi topped fried plantains (4.5/5): this was delicious and had an accompaniment of some of the spiciest salsa. I loved the salsa and all the toppings -shrimp tacos (6/5): these are the most unique tacos I've had. The flour tortillas are crusted with Parmesan cheese and filled with the best marinated and grilled shrimp I ever had. Everything in this is packed with flavor and is an absolute winner - steak and shrimp stuffed avocado (5/5): this is the largest avocado you will ever find and everything works so well together - ceviche with avocado (5/5): perfectly marinated fish ceviche with almost too much avocado Service was pretty quick and the waitress was very helpful and friendly

This place is DELICIOUS. We were immediately seated and well taken care of. y our server (Rey I…read morebelieve). Wow the food was cooked fresh and SO flavorful we really enjoyed our food. The green sauce they offer with empanadas and steak is spicy!! It was a wonderful touch. There are lots to choose from and vegetarian options. There's indoor, outdoor, and bar seating and tables are pretty spread out. 100/10!!