After a year I think is time to give this review a well deserved update. I keep coming back to this…read moreplace, I really love it--its one of those places that just gets it right! They offer a variety of herbal cocktail, with unique flavors and creative takes. My husband had a mezcal-base drink with herbs and he loved it--so much that he ended up having a few haha... I went for the classic Old Fashion which was OK, not great. I switched to a Moscow Mule after and that one was really good. Verde Mesa wins you over with freshness, balance, and a clear point of view rooted in farm-to-table cooking. Dishes feel vibrant, intentional and thoughtfully composed rather than heavy or overly manipulated. With that said, we began with the Kumamoto oyster, fresh and sweet. Then we had one of their classics, the sourdough toast with spread. This time they served it deconstructed--bread on the side and the spread separate-- and honestly, I like it better. The bread stays perfectly toasted, and you can built it yourself exactly how you want. The ribeye tartare was a pleasant surprise--rich, flavorful and paired with 'platanutres' (plantain chips) on the side, which complimented it really well. The only small note is that the chips were a bit too small to really build a proper bite with the tartare on top. Maybe using mariquitas would make that pairing even better. Also the tuna tiradito was well balanced with passion fruit, sesame seed vinaigrette and 'ají'. For mains, I had the pork cheeks stew, which was incredibly tender, soft and packed with flavor-- definitely a standout. My mom had the seared yellowfin tuna that came beautifully plated and the tuna had a vibrant red color that looked so appetizing. She really enjoy it, and said it was amazing. My husband had the mahi mahi fillet that came on a white cabbage stew and fish broth--he said he'll come back just for that single dish, that's how much he liked it. We saved some room for dessert and tried the tembleque and the tiramisu. The tembleque wasn't the most traditional version, but it had a subtle ginger hint that really worked and made it feel a bit more elevated. The tiramisu was also a great way to end the meal, creamy and indulgent. Overall, I would said the food matches the space-- artistic, cozy and a little whimsical. It's the kind of place where you slow down and enjoy each plate rather than rush through a meal.

YUMMY! Loved that they have a vegan menu and are open until 10 on a Sunday. The restaurant itself…read moreis beautiful, and the dining room was busy and full of energy. I sat at the bar, and the service was quick and friendly. I ordered the vegan Verde Mesa rice, and it was delicious. The flavors worked really well together and felt thoughtfully balanced. The portion was also surprisingly generous easily enough for two people to share. I also had a dirty martini, which was well made and paired nicely with the meal. The only downside is the price. Everything was very good, but it felt a little expensive for what it was. That said, the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the service made for a great overall experience.

Food was tasty and well prepared . Waiter was attentive and came by to check on any need I had…read more The ambiance is pleasant but nothing to talk about.

Came here to celebrate my birthday with friends. They were not seating on second floor. The place…read morehas a supermarket and restaurant in the same structure. We ordered the fries cheese and grouper bites, both were fresh and tasty. I ordered the Mofongo stuffed with skirt steak. It was ok. Nothing I would order again. The skirt steak was cut in strips and sautéed, not grilled which made it tough and offset the taste. We told waitress we were celebrating my birthday, they bought out a cheesecake with a candle. However we were charged for it. I asked the waitress if the birthday dessert was free with all we ordered that night. She said no, that her boss would get upset!! Really??

Came here after hitting up the nearby beach in Piñones and had a great meal. The seafood was fresh…read moreand the portions were good. the atmosphere feels local (vs touristy). The fried snapper fish was cooked perfectly and everything tasted fresh. I tried their churrasco and trifongo (mofongo de plátano verde, plátano maduro, and yuca combined) It can get lively with a crowd and music, depending on the time of day, but that's part of the Piñones experience. One thing to keep in mind is that the beach access nearby isn't directly connected to the restaurant area, so if you're planning to visit both, having transportation makes things much easier. If you're walking, be prepared for a longer trek than you might expect. Overall, this spot is worth a stop.

This spot def has a nice vibe w/ salsa playing on the speakers,cool decor, & plenty of photo…read moreops(which makes it a fun place to take pics & enjoy the atmosphere/music). It has a lot of visual appeal & feels like somewhere you'd want to sit,vibe,& linger for a bit. There's outside sitting which was refreshing b/c you feel the cool PR breeze from the nearby beach. The service, however, could have been more attentive. The waiter was a bit hard to catch @ times which took away from the overall experience. I literally had to try to get his attention multiple times which was frustrating. As for the food, it was a mixed experience. I ordered the snapper, & while it had potential (b/c the flavor was def there)it was fried a bit too much & came out on the dry side. I also got a dried out lime so that didn't help to add juice to the fish.The white rice & beans were actually the highlight of the meal(well-seasoned & really enjoyable). I also tried the cod fish fritter (bacalaito), but it was overly greasy & didn't really have much cod fish in it, which was disappointing. Overall, the atmosphere is gr8 & worth checking out for the ambiance and photos, but the food & service could use some improvement.

We had a wonderful dinner! The food was excellent, the service was great, and the atmosphere made…read morethe whole evening even better. We started with the Anticuchos on Sweet Corn Cream--marinated steak skewers served over a sweet corn cream. They were tender, flavorful, and a great start to the meal. My wife had the Classic Peruvian Ceviche, which was fresh, bright, and delicious. I went all in with the Whole Fish a lo Macho--a whole deep-fried fish topped with a rich sauce and seafood. It was quite a presentation when it arrived, and it tasted every bit as good as it looked! We ate outside by the pool, across from the beach, with great music playing in the background. It was a beautiful, relaxed setting for dinner. Our service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening as well. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We really enjoyed our evening and would happily come back!

Amazing food service and ambiance!! I had a splendid time and it was really the best food we tried…read morewhile in PR

Nice atmosphere, very cute and quaint vibe. A wide variety of menu options and it was hard to find…read morea place that had both calamari and octopus. We got the sepia and the calamari and the shrimp with rice and beans. Calamari gets a 3/5, sepia was a 2.5/5. It was overall very mid seafood. I think the vibe is super nice and service is good but the food sucked. Also, their passionfruit mousse was $9 and store bought.

This eatery has energy and vibes. Big personalities, big fun, premium alcohol cocktails, wines, and…read morebeer. A good time is what they specialize in and their waiters and staff know it. A big 70 something family birthday was happening outside and a whole bunch of characters inside. A people watching paradise for me as a tourist. Ordered the paella, which was pretty good and a craft beer. My partner ordered the garlic shrimp as per recommendation from the waiter and it was good as well. Ultimately, food was good but the experience was better.

This place is part of the food court at Paseo Caribe. It is walking distance from Caribe Hilton…read moreand the staff and the food were exceptional! It's expensive ($25 for a whole fish) but hey, you only love once. Also had their white sangria and it too was spot on! If you visit PR, check it out.

Excellent food was fresh and great service. The chef even came out to great our table. I recommend…read morethis place

This was an amazing arrival meal, following (and ahead of) a long commute! The tostones rellenos de…read morecamaron were fantastic! The flavors were awesome! They were even great as cold leftovers the next day. The service was fast and the vibe was chill. One side of the restaurant was well-lit with a dine-in option. The other side was dimly-lit with louder music for a different vibe. Best of both worlds.

I am an English-speaking tourist. The waitresses look very…read moretired and uninterested, which I understand because it was around 12:30AM. I took a while to study the menu. When the waitress approaches, I told her that I needed more time. She said that's it's okay. But what she did was just standing there and wait for me. (O_O) Ok not weird at all. Oh btw water was not served the whole time I was there. I ordered the conch ceviche. It was very flavorful and tasty. For my main dish, I got the grouper fillet platter with monfongo. They provided a pink sauce and a chimichurri sauce. The chimichurri sauce tastes a lil strange, like the tinge of dirty dish washing sponge. The tomato slice on my salad has a black (likely moldy) spot. Notably, I found a parasite in between my grouper fillet. (As a master in bio major who likes to read about parasites, I am pretty confident about this). It's not dangerous because parasites are easily killed by cooking. However, regardless of my passion for learning about parasites, I really don't anticipate to see any on my plate. Hence, I did not finish it and ordered dessert. I got a flan. The flan was fine, but the liquid under the flan both smell and taste sour and fermented (not in a good way). I don't want any trouble and the waitresses are not very good at English so I didn't say anything. All in all, I don't think this restaurant is a worthy choice. I got that I encountered a parasite outside of lab though. Fun stuff. This review is also posted on Google.

This little hole in the hell yeah! will leaving you feeling like island royalty. In the mood for…read moresuper fresh, well-prepared seafood? Want a little white tablecloth treatment? Do you enjoy being waited on with the utmost care and attention to detail? This is the spot!! The service here is impeccable! I mean I have never seen food and drinks come so seamlessly while plates and silverware were cleared by the invisible man. The ceviche was an abundant pile of gloriously fresh fish. I asked for more bread to finish it off. I also had the Lobster Thermidor. It was as big as my head and delicious down to the last bite. My margaretes were strong and tasty. Treat yourself to this adorable, authentic place.

We selected Mar Del Caribe from internet reviews for a Tuesday evening dinner as we were heading…read moreback to the Isla Verde area after visiting Old San Juan. My wish that night was to find a place offering fried whole snapper and it was on their menu - and I even called ahead to be sure it was available that night. So I was hyped to try their snapper version, and it didn't disappoint. The vibe of the restaurant was that of a friendly neighborhood joint, possibly a bit retro time-wise. Service was prompt and informative. We both had cocktails, and Paige said it was one of the best whisky sours she's had. With the snapper - which was HUGE - I had an order of mamposeao, a rice and bean stew that was amazing. My wife's chicken parm also got a great review from her. We parked in the small lot directly in front of the restaurant, and there was an attendant to help with parking.