Let's just say that I created this Yelp profile, JUST so that I could give this place five stars. From the moment we entered we felt welcome and our server did a spectacular job at setting us up for success, answering any questions that we had about the menu. We were with a party of five, a very critical crew, and we all completely cleaned our plates and had large smiles of satisfaction after we finished our meals. We each additionally ate a dessert as well which did not disappoint. Everything that I ate I would recommend, from the fried calamari, skirt steak, and tres leches cake. We sang our praises to our server, who then gave us his card. Wilfredo was the manager of the establishment!!! Two thumbs up, Wilfredo! Our best meal in Puerto Rico! read more

La Terraza - Puerto Rican Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

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Nice environment, great staff and great food. We only had appetizers - nice selection. Grilled octopus was perfectly cooked and served over soft plantain pure - delicious. Crab cakes were also very good, filled with crab meat and little bread crumb, served with a lovely creole sauce, with a slight kick. Fish tacos were huge, and stuffed with lightly breaded fish. Was a perfect stop for a bite during our visit in Dorado. read more

We spent a week vacation in the Dorado area recently and sampled many of the fine dining and mid-range dining choices available. Of those, La Terraza was our favorite. Why? Even the higher end places seem to tailor their menus around the usual Puerto Rican staples such as mofongos and rice dishes. They all look very similar. There's nothing wrong with that kind of food but it gets repetitive. La Terraza is being creative and different with Puerto Rican cuisine. Sure, they have mofongos, but it's not the focal point -- here you can get some very interesting seafood and fish dishes, as well as Italian and other European inspired things with native touches, such as the pina colada shrimp. They grow their own herbs and only use the best fresh produce. The owner, Luis Garay, is a veteran restaurant owner and a true foodie who has travelled the world, so he knows a fine dining experience when he sees it. He greets every guest personally and watches every table, has trained his servers extremely well, and has created a covered, air conditioned outdoor patio dining experience like no other in the Dorado area. Rain or clear this is where you want to enjoy a fine evening. And in terms of value compared to other fine dining it's unbeatable. You have to go all the way to Condado in San Juan to get food and service this good, and you'll pay through the nose for it. read more

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Delicious food! Great portions! Friendly staff, was very attentive with our big group.

The food here was excellent. There wasn't one thing we ate that we didn't love. The atmosphere was nice. All Covid rules/restrictions are being followed. I highly recommend eating here. You will not be disappointed. read more

Great food. Loved our server who went above and beyond and gave great food recommendations. He even shared great spots to visit in San Juan and Dorado. We will be back on our next visit to PR! read more

This was one of our favorites dinners of the trip! Our server was fantastic and provided recommendations for other places to go in San Juan. The food and drinks were delicious. The ambiance was great! read more

Zero stars. Waiting over an hour now. Didn't got asked if I wanted another drink. Waiter told us he was going on break and someone else will be bringing out the food. 9 o'clock at night and it's dead. Don't understand why it takes this long for two plates of food. read more

Julie I must have driven by this place hundreds of times when I'm in dorado. So I finally decided to drop by and what a fantastic place it is. Maybe it was because the weather was just perfect for a nice dinner outdoors on the patio. It was probably around 70 degrees and I was just at the gym watching news of the impending snowstorm that's about to hit the east coast again and thinking.... Suckas, I escaped to paradise. So we started with the app sampler ($16). Enormous portions enough for 4 peeps of fried fish, calamari, chicken,wings, mozzarella and these little mofongo like cups filled with shrimps or fish. It was hit or miss. Love the fish, calamari and those lil cups of shrimp. But I wanted to save my appetite for the entree. We went with a seafood combo pilones which is mofongo and lots of fish, shrimp, crabs mashed in a wooden bowl. Delish and seafood was fresh and plentiful. Also had the chicken and rice dish and wow..... 5 stars for that. The chicken in PR just has more flavor. I've noticed that at other spots as well. It was a yellow saffron rice with peas and peppers and the dish was just singing in my mouth. Reaonably priced as well. $25 for seafood combo and $15 for chicken rice and the portions are big enough to share unless u hv a real huge appetite read more

La Terraza - Puerto Rican Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

This was our first time here. Everything about it was great. The service was attentive but not overbearing, the food was excellent and the Tres Leches Carrot cake was amazing for dessert. If we ever make it back to Puerto Rico We will definitely come back here. read more

Amazing seafood options, great staff a little gem hidden in Dorado. Had the Fried Red Snapper, it was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended. read more

La Terraza - Puerto Rican Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

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Food looks ok but we did not get to try it. I called to make sure they can sit us and and the answer was no problem. At the door a young girl with attitude tells us that the only place they can sit us is upstairs and if it rains we have to take our food to go... and it looks like rain. Wish they had mentioned it when I called. Anything to get your money on the phone but poor service and concern for customer in person. read more

Food was good. You come here to enjoy the food and company not for fast service. We had the mofongo with mariscos and that was a big serving. We had chicken carbonara pasta which was delicious. We also had red snapper fillet which was okay. Should of gone with another dish instead of the snapper fillet. Overall good meal. read more

if you got nothing to do... come here because you will be waiting like crazy. we got sat. took 20 minutes for us to get waited on. our drinks didn't come out till after our apps. we've been waiting on the food forever. don't come if you have plans shortly afterwards seriously. we've waited over 2 hours for our food. read more

Looked up recommendations from yelp and was not disappointed. The food was delicious. Four people in our party and we Had the whole red snapper, red snapper with coconut sauce and the shrimp in pesto sauce. The red beans were amazing. Phil read more

La Terraza - Puerto Rican Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

This place was the perfect stop on the way back to San Juan from Cueva Del Indio. Our appetite was high and this place did not disappoint. We all had seafood dishes that were incredibly fresh and tasty. A great combo of unique and traditional flavors prepared with skill and presented beautifully. Desserts also did not disappoint though they didn't shine as much as the main dishes. Our friends who have a second home in San Juan come here on almost every visit to the island and especially recommend the Plantain Encrusted Grouper with Coconut Rum Sauce with a side of mash. Definitely make sure to stop if you are staying nearby or coming through the area. read more

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Service sucks we had to wait like forever to get our food. When we asked why was it taking so long the server had an unpleasant attitude... the food was mediocre do not go there I will never go again read more

Riquísimo! My boyfriend and I had our very first date at La Terraza 3 years ago, We both ordered delicious Mofongos rellenos, his was a combination of seafood and churrasco and mine was chicken, we also had their signature cocktail which was very refreshing. read more

La Terraza - Puerto Rican Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

We had a great time at la terraza! The meal was awesome and so were the drinks, and our server went above and beyond to give us recommendations and offer excellent service. I love that the menu was large and had a lot of different options/variety. Highly recommend! read more

our first time, and the last one. the service of our waitress was o.k. but the crab cakes (2 for $12) were frozen and still cold in the middle when they serve it. and even we mentioned to the waitress was not any reaction from the cook or chef, very unprofessional. not good. The chillo was good , but pricey $28.00. read more

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We visited La Terraza to have a family reunion. We had a large party and were able to sit in the outdoor terrace. The staff is very patient and provides an excellent dining experience. The food is delicious and definitely highlights the authenticity and richness of Puerto Rican cuisine. Since there were over 20 of us, we probably tried every item on the menu. I plan to be back when I visit Dorado in the future. read more

We had dinner here on New Years Eve, and even with Covid, it made for one of the best New Years yet because of the delicious food, fantastic drinks, and wonderful waiter and bartender, Luis. The atmosphere was so delightful and romantic in the evening sitting on the first floor outside (which is covered.) We ended up ordering so much food because after the appetizer and first drinks, we knew everything was going to be superb. We had the pork belly tacos for appetizer. Then we ordered 3 entrees!!! All were delicious. We had the Meat Volcano, Plantain Encrusted Grouper, and the Mahi Mahi. All were so well prepared and delicious. We had the cheese flan for dessert and it did not disappoint. Our waiter Luis has won many Mohito competitions and made us several different versions of Mohitos and they were the best I've had. The Coco Mohito was phenomenal. He was quick to answer all questions and give us the best recommendations. You can tell he loves what he does and is great at it. read more

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This is a fun little outdoor terrace, hence the name... But it's full of great food, and really good music! When I came here with my friends, there was a live band playing. We ordered some fire shots, and I can't remember what they're called... But they literally set them on fire. I would say this is a fun little spot to visit if you're hanging out in Dorado, however Dorado Puerto Rico is not really a destination point for Puerto Rico. But if you happen to be cruising by to visit all the wonderful beaches that are here, you should definitely swing by and visit La Terraza read more

i was just thinking about mofongo and it reminded me - i still need to review this restaurant! so here goes. we were here on a beautiful sunny afternoon in late Dec., 2019. everything about our meal and the service was over-the-top perfect. the food was exquisite. we had the crusted grouper, mofongo, and octopus appetizer. we could not stop talking about it for days. i just loved the place and now that i am back in home in the mainland-USA, i can't stop craving Puerto Rican cuisine (and we have been home for over 5 weeks!) please go here if you're anywhere near Dorado, PR. or - just drive out here if you're further away. it will be worth it. THANK YOU Yelp and TripAdvisor reviewers for guiding us to this wonderful restaurant!!! read more

La Terraza - Octopus appetizer atop garlic mashed potatoes - pricey but worth every bite - Puerto Rican Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

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The highlight of our foodie excursions while in the Dorado Del Mar area of Puerto Rico. My guess is the owner is there every night, and that was another highlight of the evening. Not going go through all of the 5 dishes my family had as each was unique. We shared the Crab Cakes for an appetizer. I'll say this, amazing!!! My main course was the Ahi Tuna. I loved it. My only criticism is related to the starch side, of which I can't remember the name. Regardless, the vegetable garnish on top was a bit heavy on the onion, but the carrot was superb. All in, a great dinner along with a splendid experience of flavor and an awesome host. read more

Had dinner here for the second time. We ate here about 3 years ago. We met our brother for dinner because he had just arrived today. We decided on la terraza. From the beginning we noticed the waiter wasn't friendly but we brushed it off. Second we ordered our food. We ordered at about 7 pm. Our food did not arrive till about 8:15. Now because of COVID I'm definitely sympathetic. But when you don't have one person that comes and checks on you or advises you kitchen is backed up. I personally get very annoyed. I'm all about customer service and that I was not given today. There was no customer service today. While we waited for our food we weren't even offered refills. When my husband asked the waiter for a time left on food he walked away with no response and went into kitchen never to Return. 15 min later we asked another servicer about our food and she came back with its being plated which we then waited 15 more minutes. Even when I asked for manager she came out so I could chat with her and I wasn't even given a sincere apology from her. I was given the excuse of being understaffed. Let me add that we ordered the 35.00 ribeye med rare and that came out rare. At this point my children had it and wanted to leave. Meanwhile a party of 6 across my table Asked for the manager and was denied to speak to him that they left. With no food in there belly's! It was 8:15! During pandemic everything closes early so god knows of these people will be going to bed hungry. But I guess I'm the only one that cares. It saddens me that during these times you have a business that truly could care less about your business. And I quote from the waiter! "Let them go! Que eso lo paga el Diablo!" Referring to the drinks. End quote from the exact same waiter that was assigned to our table. Realistically I know that this review will go no where but In these horrible times like this and the lack of business I hope that when people come to visit this island this isn't the first impression they receive because there will be Many people that will not return to this island. read more

Love it. Nice staff. Food came quickly and they gave us a PR tourist map which is useful. The wooden bowl mofongo is very good. Fried red snapper though is not that flavorful. read more

I've been here several times with guests visiting the island. They have great seafood. The fish nuggets appetizer is fantastic and originally ordered because the waiter recommended it. The mofongo in pilons is very good and it is fun to see it come out in that way compared to a scoop on your plate. It is a little expensive, however the food has always been good. Service is good. They are attentive but not too hovering. read more

Not better than street food. We found this to be a pattern in PR. Food is a good 3-4 stars everywhere you go, but if you eat in a restaurant instead of a street place, (chinchorrero), you are paying for the place you are seating and not for better taste or better ingredients. read more

Probably the best authentic restaurant we tried in Durado and they are opened late! Fast, friendly service :) The food was all very good, showcasing local cuisine, great outdoor patio..highly recommend! read more

La Terraza - Mufungo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

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Lovely atmosphere cute restaurant thrown in the middle of other business. Food was delicious, waiter had limited English and we spoke limited Spanish so it was really hard to order. Trust your gut. I had the skirt steak on top of mushroom risotto (kiss the cook) the other ladies food was very tasty. read more

Shockingly rude, truly awful service. Despite eating in restaurants hundreds of times a year, I never write reviews. Tonight I break that streak because I just had my worst restaurant experience in at least 10 years. La Terraza is a decent outdoor restaurant in Dorado. tonight was my 4th time there over the past few years so the first three experiences were obviously ok. I will never go back to that restaurant and you should not either. Tonight I took three friends to dinner and was enraged by the service. We were sat at such a small table there was not room to put the appetizers on the table. We ordered appetizers and entrees as soon as we sat down. The appetizers came out pretty quickly and we started right in. A few minutes later the entrees came out even though we were only 1/3 through the appetizers. The wait staff took the entrees back to the kitchen and a much more aggressive staff - Jiro was his name - came out, made a scene and insisted on taking the appetizers away and setting the entrees down (on this tiny table). OMG, he was rude. It ruined our meal. We were in and out in 45 minutes while other tables seemed to have a relaxing evening. a complete waste of $200 without drinks. read more

Wow! What a great, truly fine dining experience in a casual laid back setting. Excellent service too. We started with taro soup, delicious; I added a breadfruit tostones octopus salad app also, yummy! My wife had the mahi mahi dinner and I went for the whole fried red snapper, one of the best meals of fish I have ever had, ever! We finished with a caramel crepe and coconut ice cream and a Nutella cheesecake with a hazelnut crust, again, wonderful. Even the special hot chili Verde the owner gave me to dip red snapper in was wonderful. read more

I recently took a trip to Dorado (my first time) just to relax. I didn't leave my resort much but the one time I did I went to La Terraza for dinner. The outdoor seating was exactly what I wanted! The weather was so beautiful and the patio was the perfect comfortable setting. The service was very nice and not overbearing. For an apetizer I ordered the plantains stuffed with shrimp. So delicious - the plaintains fried well and the shrimp was so tasty with just a little bit of spiciness. For my entree, I ordered the fried pork. The pork was crispy and had good flavor, yet was not too oily or dried out. It was also accompanied by some fried plantains (I can never eat too many) and a mash that I'm not sure what it was, but it was tasty as well. The prices were good, especially since the portions were pretty large. If I make it back to Dorado again I'd definitely go back. read more

This is the MUST visit in Dorado!! Funny, some locals don't like it because it's not "upscale" enough!! DUH... the FOOD is great, service is teriffic and Luis and his staff are a joy. Yes, don't wear your evening gown cause it's casual all the way BUT a great food and atmosphere experience. I had the Mofongo and it was great. Also try the cerviche.... YUMMY. read more

This place is PHENOMENAL. Phenomenal food. Phenomenal presentation. Phenomenal service. I have a soy allergy, which is difficult to accommodate, but the owner of the restaurant went above and beyond to make sure I could eat an absolutely delicious meal. She even went to the grocery and purchase ingredients specifically for me! Talk about customer service!! The food was incredibly delicious and the atmosphere was so chill and relaxing. They also have the fresh catches of the day on display in an ice cooler, which is an amazing thing to be able to choose your own fish. Absolutely a wonderful experience on my Puerto Rican vacation!!! read more

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Great place to sit outside and enjoy some good food. Service was top notch quality. Mofongo was delicious - not too dry and served in a very cool wooden cup. Breadfruit tostones with pulled pork was delicious and very filling Definitely coming back read more

While on vacation in PR last week my girlfrend and I decieded on this place above several others recommended because it looked like a great place. We went in and prices were high, but this was expected by the look and location of the building. They had seafood paella for two on the menu for $45. We decided on that. We got our plates, each of us had (not joking here) 1 shrimp, 4 mussels, and about 4 pieces of fish. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? $45 FOR GLORIFIED RICE!!?? We asked the server to do something and they just said they were sorry. This place sucked and for that kind of $$ in PR you can eat a hell of a lot better. Even the mofongo was overpriced to other places I saw around the same area. If money has no value to you then by all means go to La Terraza, especially if you like rice paella! read more

We ordered the Plantain crusted grouper with coconut sauce and it was to die for... Definitely not tradional made but better, just amazing! The restaurant vibe its just perfect with dimmed lights and 60's classic music. Romance is in the air! Besides all of this, the service was impecable it goes perfect with the restaurant attitude, our server Wilfredo couldn't be more nicer he help us with every detail of our experience. So if you are in Dorado and want to have a great dinner experience this is the place. read more

La Terraza - Puerto Rican Near Me - Dorado, Puerto Rico

YES!!! Yes, yes, yes. I was staying at one of the resorts in the neighborhood and the concierge kindly recommended that I take myself to dinner at La Terraza. So I took myself out, got a glass of red cabernet, and the fish tacos appetizer. FISH TACOS. Mahi Mahi, lightly fried, with a pineapple salsa and some delicious creme sauce, absolutely unreal. It is considered an appetizer, but they give you 4 big tacos, easily enough for a meal. Only $10. Perk- They also have an upstairs rooftop seating and bar area which is a MUST. read more