The best dive bar in the Caribbean I should know I visited…read moremost. The best food and drinks on Vieques

We were here for lunch, server was very nice & explained menu well- location was right on the open…read morebay, laid back ambiance. Give it the wooden structure was falling apart, menu was small & limited id say overpriced somewhat for bar food. Drinks acceptable, we had the small Mahi sandwiches with fries/tots was good then you had smokers going to back of bldg getting all that nasty smell in your face & food really unacceptable. There were 4 casino type slot machines inside restaurant to left as you walk in. I'd rate about 3-3.5 stars.

There are no pictures from La Nasa. And that's because it's completely dark. Yep, you can barely…read moresee inside this indoors/outdoors club. While Lazy Jacks down the way plays basketball games and pumps US music, La Nasa is much more autentico. Locals gather here and they play classic Puerto Rican party jams. We grabbed some drinks (they have the seemingly ubiquitous Don Q Pina Coladas) and watched people dance some version of the salsa. The atmosphere felt a lot more like what we were looking for -- right on the beach, Spanish speaking only, something that's been around for locals forever. Beware the rickety stairs on the way down to the beach. We almost had serious injury there due to the one spinning step. And I'd skip the $1jello shots just on principle. We really enjoyed the juxtaposition of the really American focused bar down the way and this OG spot. Drop in here, grab a bev, enjoy the dark water and the big sky at night.

The old-school Caribbean vibe is thick as algae at La Nasa…read more Esperanza itself is only one busy street with 7 or 8 restaurants on it, and La Nasa is the bar at the end that's pumping out PR's favorite party tunes from their covered dance floor that looks over the sea. The local beer, Medalla, is $1.50. Or you can be brave and try one of the many tropical drinks listed on the board behind the bar. We got the "Biobay" for $6 each, and to me it tasted like $12 worth of booze (or at least that's was a super-boozy mix drink can cost in Chicago). We promptly spent our savings on the horse roulette game that everyone was playing. With a limit of two dollars per bet, your money won't run away too fast, and you might as well play because this is, quite literally, the only game in town. We were there a little early in the evening and saw a lot of people dancing the merengue. I'm guessing the dance floor only picks up as the night goes on. My friend commented that the glorious part of the establishment was that it felt more like a family place than a bar - old and young age groups were represented on the floor and on the tables out front. For me, this was definitely a highlight of my trip to Puerto Rico, and I plan to come back with my boyfriend soon to get on that dance floor.

Fired port was excellent. Very well seasoned. Mojitos are…read morereally, really good. Guava mojito. Very casual ambiance but good bar food.

Great stop before or after visiting the Playa Negra (one of 20 black sand beaches in the world)…read more We had a couple of beers and a sampler plate that was big enough to feed our entire family (2 adults and 2 kids). The food was not bad. The server was super nice and it was full of local people. Very chill environment. They have a full bar and slot machines.

Eh... if you have other options, it's not a bad idea to skip el Local…read more The drinks were small and pricey, the apps were tried were Ok. Fried cheese was basic but good, but a very small portion. The papas que pican were boring and not crispy or nicely plated. We won't be returning. The service left quite a bit to be desired, with a frigid greeting and then watching employees mix our drinks and pour some of it in to a shot glass for their staff. I am sad to leave this review, because the set up and outdoor seating are awesome.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary in Vieques. Our original plan was to go to Biekes Bistro…read morewhich was listed as open on all internet websites, but when we arrived it was closed. We found El Local and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed! The food was fantastic! Well seasoned and flavorful. We ordered: -the triangulo for an appetizer -el gallito with arroz y habichuelas -garlic shrimp with arroz mamposteado -tostones There were some concerns: -the food took awhile to come out. Not sure if it was the kitchen or the waitress. -the shrimp dish only came with 5 small shrimp. It was surprising as it looked like it was missing substance. These were not large or jumbo shrimp. - the tostones were rock hard. It almost felt like they had been cooked and fried before and then retired/heated for our meal. Overall a good eatery, would go back.

this place has definitely gone down hill. they used to have friendly servers, and a better menu to…read moreinclude salads and wraps, went over July 4th weekend. limited wait staff, not friendly, one bartender walked away from us mid order. no longer have shrimp, salads or wraps in the menu. music was loud with heavy bass. could not hear person talking right next to me. music was definitely 3am club music. they have a different clientele from the family friendly one we are used to. After coming here for years would not go back. it's a shame.

Our maiden voyage to Tsunami for Mother's Day brunch. Had the Denver omelet; it was packed with…read morefilling and delicious. Also tried the wings, good enough. When in Vieques, plan a stop at Tsunami for at least a drink to enjoy the gorgeous view, at sunset if you can. Service was friendly and attentive. We met Brooke, part of the family that owns the restaurant and hotel. Very nice and helpful.

Unfortunately this place sucks :(…read more Came in around 9:30. Ordered food and didn't get it for over an hour. Took it with us and found out our food was made incorrectly. Took it back and talked to the same server. "Oh yeah it's like that because we ran out of some ingredients". Kid wanted a burger so ordered another one since we were back. Another hour passes. I ask a random waitress - can you see if our burger is ready? "oh is it to go? yeah it's ready" What the! How long was it sitting there and how much longer would we have had to wait if we didn't ask for an update. Food was trash. Avoid if possible.

I really wanted to like this place. The island of Vieques is so magical and there are limited late…read morenight food options. We were happy to find Lazy Jack's bar. The name is a little deceiving since you couldn't order pizza. Definitely a dive bar on the water with bar food. My friends and I started off with drinks after a bit of a wait. My husband asked about service, which people seemed upset that we asked. Once we had a waiter, he forgot my husband's drink. No big deal. My husband went up to him to check in on his drink. They were staring a each other with the bartender not acknowledging him. Such a bummer since it's such a cute dive.

There are a few oceanside restaurants in Esperanza and we thought the menu at Duffy's was more…read moreinteresting. We wanted to try a special type of rice and beans called mamposteao, and were not disappointed. It was very flavorful! We also got the pork chop, which had a sweetness to its marinade -- also very good. The crab and beans dip was full of mayonnaise and not much beans (1 star off), so probably would not get this again. The location is nice. It is right in front of the Esperanza sign, and has a beautiful view of the sunset. We ate our dinner and sipped our drinks slowly while absorbing the view.

Great dinner spot if you want a chill spot right off the beach. We were seated outside and had an…read moreAMAZING view of the ocean. Our server was super friendly, and had our table belly-laughing. The food was pretty good. At our servers recommendation, I got the spicy chicken sandwich (FRIED not grilled) without the jalapeños. It was big, and pretty good! I would also highly recommend the strawberry daiquiri.

Fantastic food and ambiance. Service was a bit inattentive - regularly was without beverages. But…read moregood experience on the whole

It is a disgrace that one of the very few well-known restaurants in the south side of Vieques…read morechooses to employ people who are clearly more interested in demanding tip money than in providing a respectful customer experience. Tonight I dined at La Placita with a group of friends, and the experience was absolutely unacceptable. Our waitress, an older white woman, brought the check to the table and then stood over us while we were trying to pay, refusing to give us even a moment of privacy to review and complete the payment comfortably. The second she saw the tip amount selected on the card machine, she aggressively grabbed the device from the table and said, "¿En serio?" ("Really?") -- ironically, the only Spanish she spoke to our table all night. It was an incredibly rude, humiliating, and uncomfortable moment. We were still leaving a tip based on the options provided on the machine; it was not as if we had entered an insulting amount ourselves. That interaction completely ruined our evening and changed my entire perception of the restaurant. I asked to speak with the manager, Katy, another white woman, and her response was just as disappointing. She was dismissive from the moment she arrived, repeatedly responding with "okay" while I explained what had happened, showing absolutely no concern for the situation. At the end, all she offered was a generic apology, with no accountability and no genuine interest in addressing the behavior of her employee. What makes this even more upsetting is that I travel to Puerto Rico frequently and have consistently experienced the warmth, kindness, and appreciation of local Puerto Ricans, who are grateful for any tip given. To encounter this level of entitlement was shocking. This waitress made us feel pressured and judged, as if we were obligated to leave the highest tip option available regardless of the quality of service we actually received. Tipping should be voluntary and based on the service provided, not something customers are intimidated into giving. Honestly, if this waitress cannot treat customers with basic respect unless they leave the tip amount she expects, then she should not be working in a position where her paycheck depends on gratuities. Someone with that attitude toward customers belongs in a job with a fixed payroll salary somewhere else, not in hospitality. A server who openly shows anger and resentment over a tip has no business working in customer service. This was one of the most uncomfortable restaurant experiences I have had in Puerto Rico, and it is truly shameful that a place with such a good reputation would allow customers to be treated with this level of disrespect.

I wouldn't rely on this place being available if you have to wait for a flight. The owner said that…read moreairport folk aren't welcome today (Sunday 1pm) because he is having a bridge tournament with cruise ship passengers. When we tried to order something to go from the staff, the owner said that we had 20 minutes to get out. Super rude.

So so good! Best crab rangoons we ever had!! They were stuffed with real crab not the cream cheese…read morekind you might be used to! We ordered veggie and pork dumplings which were awesome as well. Outdoor bar and seating. Owner bring the food to your table- super friendly and great service!! Chef is from China. Cash only.

A quaint sports bar. We came here for some Puerto Rican food . We got here for lunch around 2:30…read moreand they didn't have a full menu . They only had tostones or the fried plantain and grilled chicken with salad. We loved everything ! The place doesn't look super great , so if you are a hygiene freak, this isn't the place for you !