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.

We had to get our pincho fix one more time in PR--and wow, we struck gold with this locally owned…read moregem near our Airbnb: Erik Pinchos. They're only open Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, which makes it feel like a special find. And just like many places here in Puerto Rico, the hospitality was next level. Erik himself chatted with us and even gave us a taste of freshly made mofongo--such a nice touch! At just $4 a pincho (pollo or cerdo), it's an easy yes. We went with some cerdo and some pollo--one with BBQ sauce and one plain so we could dip it into their house-made Yunque pique (a vinegary chili sauce with a kick). Let's just say... spicy pero muy bien! I even grabbed a bottle for $5--not just because it's delicious, but to support this awesome local spot. Great food, great people, and to top it all off--a beautiful ocean view while you eat. Doesn't get much better than that. Muchas gracias, Erik and team--we'll definitely be back!

Just past the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar hotel road about another mile or so you'll see the best views…read moreof the ocean is a local food gem. Pinchos, tostones, papa fritas, monfongo, hamburgers and a bit more. This place has a multi tasking family providing good food. Closed on Saturday but very busy come Sunday. For a local taste away from tourism come here. Please be prepared to wait we're on island time made to order. This is not fast food and it's street parking only.

This place is clean, food is really good - a little salty to my taste (but like all the food here…read morein PR). The staff speaks english and very helpful with the order. He made a mistake and charged me higher but very honest to correct it. They even gave us all (4 pax) free desserts to try which is so yummy!!! Too bad were leaving back to NY or else this could have been our favorite place - esp with the kids who wants pasta everyday. Lots of selection and fast service as well. Highly recommended.

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!

Mi restaurante favorito de comida mediterránea. Cuando mi hijo viene de Estados Unidos a visitar…read morecomemos aquí.

Food was different and delicious. Service was excellent very attentive and provided suggestions…read more Ambiance takes you to Cairo from the entrance and decor inside. The only complaint was the dessert, the baklava was not fresh. It was kind of hard and cold. Thank you.

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.

We got the lamb kofte plate and lamb shawarma. The plate comes with rice, pita, hummus, baba…read moreghanouj, and salad - the sides could be more but the kofte were delicious. The shawarma was dry. The server was friendly, and there is a fair amount of seating.

I had this spot bookmarked for a while. Finally got to go after my kid's soccer game. It's located…read morein a strip mall behind Plaza Escorial. From the outside it doesn't look like much. Nothing stands out. But don't let that fool you, the inside is nice. It was early so we were most likely the first customers of the day. We started off with falafels. Very fresh, perfect taste. I'm sure it helped that the oil was also fresh because we'd arrived early, but I'm sure they're always fire. We also ordered the Labneh. This was also good. For the main course I went with the mix platter. It was a good way to try the different meats: chicken, lamb, and beef. It came with rice, salad, and hummus. Perfect for one person. Very tasty. Loved the rice and salad. Overall, great spot not far from San Juan. Worth the trip.

I stopped in for a quick cup of coffee, and was pleasantly surprised! It's a small quaint coffee…read moreshop that has plenty of charm, AIR CONDITIONING! You walk down a narrow hallway that opens up with bar height tables,& seating area in the back! That area is perfect for an intimate conversation, or a chat with friends. The owner Ivar was working ,& took our order! He was super nice! It is nice to see owners actually work at their establishment! He fixed me the perfect cup of coffee, even with my American taste buds! The coffee here is STRONG, robust with plenty of flavor! He also has Hazelnut, Mocha, Salted Caramel! He also has a food menu with breakfast, burgers and small plates! They have two seats out front of you would like to enjoy the ocean view and maybe catch a breeze! If your in the area stop by for a plate which looks delicious or a cup of coffee, with hospitality! The kind of coffee, experience that inst commercialized then this the lil spot you are looking for!

Authentic Mediterranean food!!!! Great service and prices. Ottoman plate my favorite.read more

Great location, even better food. Must go if you like Mediterranean food. Best chicken and pork…read morekebabs in San Juan!

The worst attitude servers and hostess, and I don't know what are their issues are this place had…read morelike 3 tables being occupied (maybe my skin color). I had to keep trying to get my server's attention to order. I asked her is she has samosa here, she said she will find out, never came back. What seemed like an a life time, she popped up by the bar area when she did, I had to keep trying to get her attention, and she took the slowest catwalk walk to my table, like I was bothering her or something. I felt bad for giving this place 3 starts, because the food is really taste and fully of flavors!! But the severe and the hostess was indifferent and bothered by my presences.

I stumbles on thos place just driving around. ABSOLUTELY superb! Super cold beer awesome plate of…read morefood and top shelf service from the time I entered the restaurant. They have a new fan here!