After the beach, we stopped by the strip. We just walked into this place since we were hungry and…read moreparked directly behind it. The foods here were decent, nothing phenomenal. We did ask for a passionfruit mojito but got served a regular mojito instead. The food came out fast and was hot and greasy. I was told that it is very similar to Puerto Rican street food.

This place was completely empty when we almost went past. What a shame too because it has been my…read morefavorite meal on this trip to PR. We gorged ourselves on Medalla and seafood here. First, the bacalaíta was a bit greasy, but the flavor and crispy outside was excellent. I could always go for a bit more cod, but a little of their spicy pique made up for it. The pique (hot sauce or hot vinegar) reminded me of a spicy sofrito. There was a lot of fresh cilantro and pepper flavor which complemented the seafood we ordered. The picada mariscos or seafood appetizer platter was perfect for a late afternoon dinner. It was a generous helping of battered fish nuggets, stuffed seafood tostones, mixed seafood cocktail, and coconut shrimp. I think you can order any seafood in the plantains or cocktail, and we tried the mixed with shrimp, octopus, and conch. At $30, it can easily start a table of 4 as an appetizer, or 2 normal appetites fire dinner. We should have known better and stopped there. No, we ordered the shrimp and octopus mofongo in Creole sauce. As expected, the Creole sauce was a tomato base and absolutely awesome. It was by and far my favorite dish of the week, although my guy prefers the silky soft trifongo at Edelweiss in the kiosks. The server/bartender saw us struggle to get through the massive amount of food and took pity on us. She comped a couple of shots of a tasty orange elixir, and like magic we could eat more. Still, we took a box home with us that is enough for a meal on it's own. Crío Mar was a win for us today. Be warned though, food is made to order so expect a wait for anything ordered from the kitchen. If you just want a snack, like other kioskos they have frituras in a case to take away with your rum punch. Speaking of that, I overhead a patron who came in after us say "this is better than the other place," in reference to said punch. Also, this isn't your high-faluttin' crab house back home. Napkins are paper and while the restroom is free to diners, they charge $1 for use by the public. If language is an issue for you, you'll have no problem. Our server barely had an accent and the owner spoke fantastic English.

I came back today as I promised for lunch and was not disappointed. I'm currently sailing MSC…read moreWorldAmerica and we docked today in San Juan . I planned a tour for my sister with a stop at the restaurant . I was initially worried as their website is currently down for maintenance but my tour company called and they left me know I didn't need a reservation . The white sangria was amazing! My sister had the swordfish which came with vegetables and I had the lobster risotto. It was creamy and delicious . It was so large I couldn't finish it all . We started with appetizers coquettas and I think shrimp ? It was so good . We finished with the bread pudding that was amazing and it came with what tasted like salted caramel ice cream . I took my sister here because I know she loves wine and it's a wine bar but the sangria had us hooked ! The restaurant has parking and it's in a mini mall in Carolina . I can't wait to come back as it's warm and inviting . The service was amazing !

The service was excellent, prompt and friendly. My waiter thoroughly explained the menu and their…read moreapproach to the wine (think wine store where you can sit, eat and drink your selection of wine). I opted for the appetizer of lobster ravioli, which was very good. As a whole, the menu seemed pricey, especially for a restaurant in a strip mall... but, that seems to be the norm for restaurants in this area.

Great little spot across from the ferry terminal. We had 45 minutes to kill and happened upon this…read moreplace. Jose was the sweetest guy and took are of us at the bar. Just a couple of beers and a garlic shrimp appetizer but once we finished our shrimp he alertly brought us some toasted focaccia to mop up the sauce. This place is clean and nice and probably a fun club at night.

The place looks fairly new or renovated, everything is nicely placed and looks like new. Tonight's…read moreweather was pretty comfy so a/c was not missed (place has none). Waiter was very nice and attentive but forgot a couple of times what we have ordered. As an appetizer we ordered the fried calamari and they were deliciously covered with a "pegao molido" battered and drizzled with cilantrilo & recao aioli. They were a little bit on the salty side but manageable. Drinks were a very well done traditional mojito and a natural pink grapefruit juice with Don Q rum. After 35mins we had our main courses: fish tacos, churrasco with rice and beans, fish nuggets. Taste was very good, churrasco was tender and well seasoned and rice and beans were just what you can expect @ a puertorican grandmas' house. Fish tacos were delicious, fish nuggets where nicely cooked and crispy, cabbage was fresh and sauce was just right in taste and amount. After 10 more mins we had dessert: chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. At first it was a wonderful, flavorfull dessert but then we got to hit to the bottom - a burnt brownie. Not cool. Overall dinner, service and ambience is fine but is way to pricey for the place and location. Over a $100 ticket for 2 adults and a child ordering 4 drinks, 3 appetizers, a main dish, one side and one dessert. i would have to rethink my options if ever coming back.

We were a party of 27 people. The service, food and overall experience was great. They took care of…read moreall our needs. I highly recommend this place. The thing that I was more impressed, is the different vibe of the restaurant compared to others that I've been to. Casual, professional and they strived to make our visit one to remember.

We came here for lunch as a group of 4. We started with the Alcapurrias. It was good, but nothing…read morespecial to me. Then we had the goat fricase, cod and pork chops. The goat fricase's sauce was amazing. It was full of flavor and eating it with the rice and beans was a joy. The cod was perfectly cooked and was delicious. Then my favorite was the pork chops. They pre-cut it for us since we were eating family style. The skin was so crispy and the pork was so flavorful, I smiled the entire time I ate it. Service was very good.

We stayed at the resort. Let me tell you all the food was…read moregreat. The mofongo, delicious. My son had their chicken strips and he loved them. Coffee is good Service was quick Small place but good

Two story building up top had live music Walking up to the…read morebuilding you can hear the live music made you feel like you were walking into the scene of a movie Food: waited a bit but I get it for the size of the pork belly that had to be fried My favorite would be the beans plantains and the rice just reminds me of home

let me begin by saying i had the absolute pleasure of having NAOMI as my server, and she made my…read morenight very special. boy does she know her stuff! she gave me amazing recommendations and knew everything about every single wine that came in my wine pairing. she even threw in a few fun & interesting facts! as for the restaurant itself, there is no a la carte optikn, just a 5 course meal, but you are able to choose which dish you want for each course... with the exception of the navy bean soup which automatically comes as your 2nd course, but rightfully so! a creamy navy bean texture with pork flavors and truffle sprinkled on top makes a fantastic soup! another standout dish for me was my 3rd plate: rabbit with kale pasta and mushrooms. the flavor that bursts out from a bite of the mushroom complements the rabbit perfectly and the al dente texture of the kale pasta really rounds out the dish. i highly recommend the wine pairing, especially for this dish, as it comes with a gamay that really pairs well with the rabbit flavor. the highlight of the night was the chocolate cake i ordered for dessert. i am biased because i have a big sweet tooth, but it may have been the most amazing dessert ive ever had in my life. overall, a 5 star experience that i will be bringing everyone back to again and again.

We came here for a birthday and dont regret it at all. Everything was great about this restaurant…read morefrom the atmosphere to the food. Its a fine dining restaurant so the restaurant is really upscale but they also made the restaurant a bit cozy at the same time. The service was amazing as well. Im sorry I forgot his name but he paid really good attention and constantly checked on us especially for my allergies. The food was some of the most delicious food ive ever tasted, especially the risotto (10/10). There was one dish that my girlfriend didnt like but they went immediately to get her something new. Im only giving a 4 star because the dessert i had did have something I was allergic to despite reassurance which cause swollen lips and throwing up outside. Im not sure if the dessert was pre-made but having the allergens directly on the menu may help. Otherwise I completely recommend trying here.

When you walk into the restaurant, there many rooms of all sizes. The servicers are professional…read moreand pleasant. The food was good. They have a wonderful selection to please everyone. You can order for yourself or sharable plates. Highly recommended We did not have a reservation, but they accommodated us.

Amazing service for such a large group last minute. Food…read moreand drinks were out of this world. The skirt steak was some of the best steak I've ever had especially for the price. Grouper was so refreshing and creole sauce was phenomenal. Such a cute restaurant with amazing art anf cut little homemade crafts to buy at the entrance if you'd like!

Barranchina is located on Fortaleza Street, the main street in Old San Juan, and is known for…read moreclaiming to be the birthplace of the famous Piña Colada. We decided to try mofongo, one of Puerto Rico's classic main dishes. We ordered the pork mofongo as well as the combination plate, which included beef, pork, and shrimp. The combination plate was definitely better than the pork mofongo. The pork was fried, but unfortunately it was somewhat hard and dry. We also tried their Piña Colada. It was good, although it was a little too sweet for my taste. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. The restaurant has a nice, welcoming atmosphere, and the service was good. It's a nice place to eat while exploring Old San Juan.

Food is good in my opinion, drink was nice…read more Service is great, stuff were pretty good, prompt, smily Ambient was super, love the vibe, perfect for dinner date, events