Given more days in Luqillo, I would return every day to try all their food…read more I started with the arepas de coco - very well fried, soft, doughy puffs complemented with a guava sauce. They were addictive, it was hard to not eat all of them. They would also be a good dessert - reminiscent of beignets, but with less oil and sugar. For main I had the churrasco skirt steak with rice of the day. It was a generous portion of steak topped with a delicious churrasco fragrant with garlic. The rice was well seasoned and perfectly cooked texture. Server was enthusiastic about the food and providing suggestions. Though I suspect everything on the menu is delicious. Guests at all the tables around me raved about their meals. Indoor seating is cozy and comfortable. There's a small bar with counter seating.

We stopped at La Fonda for an early lunch, and we are so glad we did. The service was amazing, and…read morethe food was even better! The decor is very Puerto Rican, and the vibe was perfect! It wasn't too busy, so we were able to chat with our server about local places to check out. We ordered the Can-Can pork with the rice and beans. Soooo good! Also, my drink was beautiful and tasty! Definitely stop in and see them if you're ever on the island!

This location changed and is now a monthly fine dining experience called VEGAN DELICE. I recommend…read moreyou try the plant based experience.

We stumbled upon Kasón after 8 on a Saturday night. The place was packed, so we were seated in the…read morepub, which was deserted and had been the scene of a wedding earlier in the day. Just as we were ready to give up and go, we were seated in the main restaurant at a table up front. It was an inauspicious beginning to what ended up being on of the best meals we've had in a long time. The host, who became our waiter recommended the sausage in wine and fried cheese appetizers to start. Fresh sausage and local cheese, both were beautifully prepared and tasted delicious. The guava sauce served with the cheese offered an amazing counterpoint to the saltiness of the cheese, which was not breaded-making it a much healthier option. We shared the pork medallions stuffed with manchego cheese and more of that amazing guava sauce. Pork was fork-tender and just melted in my mouth. The guava sauce made it perfect. The Arroz con Gandules (traditional Puerto Rican rice) was seasoned perfectly and a great compliment to the pork. We were also given a taste of the mashed plantains which had a bit too much garlic for my taste, not letting the taste of the plantain shine, but at this point, I just wanted to move in and never leave. Dessert was a house-made pistachio cheesecake that finished the meal perfectly. And all of this was served in an awesome and eclectic space, with over 70 pieces of original art, mostly by local artists, which chronicled the history of Guayama. I smiled all the way back to Caguas.

We stopped in to get a bite to eat after a long day of hanging out at the beach. This is the type…read moreof restaurant where you order at the counter then they bring out your meal to the table. I ordered the chuletas can can with tostones and my girlfriend ordered the rellenos de pana and the chorizo. She loved her appetizers. They were delicious. My chuleta was good but not great. It was a little bit over done for my taste. This cut of meat is difficult to cook because you have to get the chicharrón crisp without over cooking the chop portion. I enjoyed my meal it was seasoned well, but like I said just a tad over done. We had a good experience and would probably dine here if in the area. The seating for the restaurant was essentially outside dining but it was really nice and well decorated with lights.

It was absolutely disappointing. The wings were as dry as could be. It was like chewing on…read morecardboard. We ordered a $4.00 passionfruit juice that was so sour that even after diluting it with water, it was undrinkable. I got the $22.00 mofongo with garlic shrimp and extra garlic butter, expecting flavor and comfort. Instead, I got a mouthful of dry disappointment. The mofongo had a gritty, sand-like texture that I still feel in my throat an hour later. The shrimp tasted like absolutely nothing, no garlic, no seasoning. The onions were so dry they literally cracked apart. The only saving grace was our server. She was kind, attentive, and even apologized for the food. But despite everything, I paid $22 for an inedible mofongo and $4.00 for a sour juice (yes I know passionfruit is not sweet, I make my own fresh passion fruit juice, so I know what I'm telling you) meal, no manager came to check in, and nothing was offered to make it right. Yes, I still left a tip--because it wasn't the server's fault. But I will not be back. Cool ambiance doesn't make up for bad food and zero accountability.

Servicio AAA. El mejor lechón asado. Los guanimes con…read morebacalao muy buenos también. Variedad en el nenúfar. Platos típicos. Hasta tembleque venden. Me encanta.

Amazing food! It was almost a two hour drive to this restaurant from Dorado but so worth it! The…read morelechon was perfectly cooked, moist and juicy. The vegetables with olive oil and the rice and longaniza were excellent. The alcapurias were to die for! If you have an opportunity, go there!

Ismael was a great waiter, super knowledgeable and kind. Spoke very good English as well. The food…read morewas divine. Everything we had from the creamy soup, to pastels to Churasco steak with risotto. Don't forget the coffee flan, omg! Oh and he makes one mean Expresso Martini. Must try in Cayey.

Nice little hidden spot on the way to Ponce. They have inside and outside seating as well. Food was…read moregreat!!

Is a very friendly place to have food, frappes and drinks alone or in a group. The owner Ana is…read morealways there to make you feel like home. My order consisted of arepas de coco with salmorejo de jueyes. It was so delicious. I topped that with a passion fruit mojito made by Laisha. The rooof top has a magnificent view of the ocean and very comfortable to seat and enjoy your day.

Great location. Good seafood and other options. Service is a little slow. The view is grratread more

Sábado 11 de febrero de 2023 queríamos almorzar y sentir el frío montaña adentro así que nos fuimos…read morepara el pueblo de Aibonito. Llegamos a este pequeño restaurante que tienes mesas al frente como adentro. Nos sentamos al frente que mira hacia la calle. Me tuve que poner el abrigo hacia fríos y los residentes de allí también estaban con sus abrigos. Hay muchas combinaciones con mofongo para escoger y también platos criollos. Sencillo, acojedor pero sobre todo la comida lista excelente. Hay muchos lugares para chinchoriar pero para comer a este bebes de ir. Personal muy amable y servicial!! Aprovecha que hace frío en la montaña y pásala bien.

Excelente comida, todo natural. Excelente servicio, y trato amable. 100% recomendado!read more

We stopped here on the road between Ponce and San Juan, and since we didn't have a lot of time, we…read moredidn't wander too far down the Ruta del Lechon (Pork Highway). This place is right on the main highway, it's huge and packed so plan accordingly: we arrived before noon on a Friday, so we probably got one of the last parking spots (there's a guy managing or charging in the parking lot? not sure) and the line was manageable. A large group and some buses showed up after us, so it got really crowded! Anyway, we had a short line, had no idea what we were doing to order (I should have researched better) but pointed and nodded, and with some help from the nice people in line, ended up with two huge platters of pork, rice and some other sides - way more food that we probably needed. The food: delicious! I would say our #2 favorite meal in Puerto Rico, after Marmalade (but that was more than 10x the price!) The pork was delicious, juicy, flavorful, and the crackling was to die for! I wish they would package those and sell them - probably only good fresh, though. Rice and sides were adequate: my son tried to be healthy and said the salad and potatoes were ok, but you're really there for the pork. Cost etc.: we paid less than $50 for 2 enormous plates of food and some sodas. It was enough for 3 lunch servings, plus enough leftovers for 2 people to have the rest for dinner - so I guess 5 servings? The wait was not bad early on a weekday, but they must get incredibly overrun on weekends. It is entertaining to see the pork cooking on a spit (please don't come if you are vegetarian and sensitive to such things) and watch them hacking away with machetes. My husband wondered if the machetes are the same once used for sugar cane!

During our trip to Puerto Rico, we made a stop at a lechónera- a restaurant that serves lechón (one…read moreof PR's unofficial national dishes), which is a whole, slow-roasted pig. This restaurant is just one of many open-air roadside spots that serve lechón along "La Ruta del Lechón", aka the "pork highway" in Guavate. We got a half pound of lechon along with Mamposteao, which was delicious and filling. The pork skin hit a level of shatteringly crispy texture that I have never had from non-fried pork skin. We came later in the day, which unfortunately meant that the pork was slightly dried out. However, the texture and flavor of the lechón was absoutely delicious. It's a "build your own box" style restaurant where you choose which sides you want on the dipslay. Besides the mamposteao there were also other delicious-looking sides such as plantains/mofongo, beans, fruit, etc. There's a small parking lot outside the restaurant- one where the rule is you can only back your car into your parking space. Interesting. Would definetely come to try lechón here again!

This meal was absolutely delicious 20/10! The red snapper was delivered piping hot, crispy…read moredelectable and adorned in a garlicky sautéed onion and sweep pepper mixture. Served on the side perfectly cooked medium grain rice and seasoned red beans. SERVICE 100/100 our server greeted our table with a welcoming smile and Hola. She offered cold waters for my party of 3 and delivered fried house made cheese with house made guava dipping sauce. Our meals were cooked to order assuming gigantic fresh fish took the longest to cook. We all enjoyed the fresh ocean breeze and sounds of the waves hitting the rocks. Latino music played softly in the background. This experience was nothing short of delicious flavorful and amazing. It was truly a culinary delight. Located off the tourist path but if you can find your way down the winding hills it is more than worth it. By Gods grace,my hubby has a great friend who can smd picked us up from the San Juan Marriott Stallaris and Casino to share his beautiful island with us. Take care all and safe travels.

The views are what make this place worth visiting, truly a sweeping panoramic view. However, the…read moremofongo here was not good at all, their idea of creole seasoning what just basically frozen vegetables tossed in ketchup served with a side of fry sauce. It's much better in other places, I'm not sure why it was so bad here. Hoping other dishes are better. Pina colada was good though!

Todo está delicioso ame las empanadillas d camarón los taquitos d pollo picante, el jugo d…read moretamarindo

My husband and I were looking forward to a good alcapurria de guineo or Ayaca (as they are called…read morein this part of the island), but was greatly disappointed. The masa and the carne molida had no flavor, they were soggy and not definitely not fresh. The Pastelillo/empanadilla de carne was cold and not flaky and the relleno de papa was also a disappointment. From a puertorican living in NY, I would not recommend