I ordered the medium friend red snapper, delicious…read more Service was ok Ambiance was nice family owned restaurant

Came here at the recommendation of my Uber driver. Happy to say that it did not disappoint. There…read morewasn't anything on my dish that I disliked. It tasted very much like someone's grandmother was in the kitchen making this food. It's no surprise that this place gets packed. If you want delicious Puerto Rican comfort food then come here. The pork dudes were delicious, I couldn't pretend to dislike it if I tried. The gravy of course was great and helps make the rice even better. Although I'll admit that the rice while good was a bit lacking. The flan on the other was the best flan I've had in a long time. Perfect way to end the meal. A must if you're in the area.

Very popular restaurant on the main street near the cruise port…read more Expect waits during peak dinner hours (6pm - 7:30pm) especially on weekends and when the cruise ships are docked. I was able to get a single seat at the bar (there is a small - about 6-8 seats - bar toward the back of restaurant) during peak times on a weekday evening. I ordered the steak which was good but the wait for food was about 30-40 minutes...granted...they were packed that night. Service was excellent throughout...very friendly and patient staff.

Came here for the Pina Coladas, stayed for literally everything else! PR had me in a Sangria &…read moreMofongo Chokehold! It literally doesn't get better than that! This spot was in walking distance from our bnb in San Juan - 10/10, it was cute and lively. It kinda gave sports bar vibes but we enjoyed it! The service was amazing! Like everywhere else in PR. The food, easy- delicious! Drinks, amazing, food amazinger?! Lol we had a time here and enjoyed every second! Great place to stop for some PR staples and a fun atmosphere!

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!

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.

The food here lives up to the hype! I did not care for the bacalaitos appetizer, but the pork and…read morethe beef were fantastic. On top of that, the mofongo (or did I get the trifongo? sorry, I forget, it's been a month) here was the best I've had in PR; it was well-seasoned and perfectly savory. This was probably my favorite place to have eaten at in PR, and I actually miss the food *cries in California* The space was cozy, and service was friendly if slow. If we had stayed more than a night, I definitely would've had more than one meal here.

This place was alright but credit to a delicious mofongo!…read more Everything came out on paper plates, plastic cups, and also a red solo cup. That seems to be different than all the images i see here. The virgin piña colada was $10 compared to a different review i see here showing less. The vibe was awkward with us being the only group, not much branding, and the paper plates. Good for if you're out shopping in old san juan but nothing crazy that since i didn't grab a picture of the food.

Talk about great food and service!…read more Although there's always a line to get in, it does move pretty quickly. Our server was very friendly and accommodating, especially since we were travelling with our child. The manager was also very accommodating and friendly. The menu is fairly simple. You choose a dish and 2 sides. First night, we ordered the blood sausage for an appetizer. I ordered the fried chicken with rice and beans as an entree. My husband ordered the mero (grouper). Surprisingly, the blood sausage was probably the best one I've tried so far. The chicken was fried perfectly, not greasy at all. The rice and beans perfect compliments to the dish. The grouper stole the show though. It was absolutely delicious, probably one of the best fish I've ever had. A few days after, we decided to have dinner here again after my son wanted to eat there. The waiter from the first night and manager recognized us (from the time before) and thanked us for coming back. This time, I ordered the mero with arroz con habichuelas. The grouper was even better than the 1st time I had ordered it. We also tried the juices (orange, passion fruit, tamarind, and soursop) and all of them were so fresh. We loved this place and wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

Food is a 4, however, since I only had the tasting menu, this is not conclusive…read more Service is 5, the staff was kind, prompt, nothing to complain about Ambiance is 4 family restaurant vibe, menu is on the wall Wish: wish they have more sauce options on the table, ie: hot sauce

I guess Mallorca is a traditional sweet bread with powdered sugar on top. Our funny waiter who…read morespeaks lightning fast Spanish but also does pretty well with English gave us samples of Mallorca. We ordered more with bacon, egg, cheese, and some with ham and cheese. They were serving lunch so we tried the Pernïl and rice and beans. We also got a salmon plate and a chicken cacciatore cooked in Spanish rice. The restaurant is old and very unassuming, but it doesn't stop the crowds of people to come and visit and see old San Juan history which this building has to be part of. It's not glamorous but you feel like you transported back into the very early years of Old San Juan when maybe it was still just San Juan.

We came for lunch around 11:30 am. We had just managed to beat out a lunch crowd. It's a hole in…read morethe wall with no frills, but good food. Staff were very friendly. We tried the Mallorca with ham and Swiss cheese. It's basically a ham and cheese sandwich with powdered sugar on top. It was good! We also had a few lunch dishes. I ordered the Chicken Breast a Milanese (it's basically Chicken Parm). It was good. My husband ordered the rice with squid. I actually enjoyed this dish a lot. I'd come back again for a quick lunch.

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 made a reservation and sat there for over 20 minutes without water or any acknowledgment or eye…read morecontact from any of the waiters. We then watched the waiters seat a white family of 4, and immediately start explaining the specials to them. We are brown but we are Canadians who were visiting Puerto Rico for the first time. We are also a visibly gay couple. Based on other reviews, it seems like if they see brown faces they assume: 1. You're poor. 2. You're a local. 3. You don't deserve to dine at their restaurant. It was clear they had no interest in serving the likes of us. This was a horrible and humiliating experience to finish off our trip with. They should be ashamed of themselves for being racist to patrons in such a diverse country.

Amazing Paella Sangria and Flamenco Show! Good service nice ambience. Restaurant has a history used…read moreto be a Local Bank in the sixties.

Place is outdated, but spacious. They offer a flamenco show at 7:30 that is so worth watching…read more Juan Carlos is amazing. As for the service, so-so. Our waiter was not very attentive nor ready to provide recommendations. He showed up only when called over to the table. Ordered the croquettes and the were still raw inside. Overcooked on the outside. Let him know and he said yes, I don't like that texture. Really, he could have said something when I ordered them. The octopus was bland, the patatas bravas had a nice spicy flavor. The risotto was nicely sized, but lacked flavor. Overall service lacking, food average, show amazing.

I was blown away by how good the food here was. I got the shrimp and tostonas. Best tostonas I have…read morehad in the whole city. They were crispy and fresh without being overly oily. I also got fried shrimp. I declined the mango sauce due to an allergy and the chef whipped me up a lemon sauce on the spot that was absolutely delicious. My husband got the special: grilled chicken over creamy orzo and it was also so delicious. It's a quick easy walk from the port. I highly recommend you eat here.

Permanently closed per Google (we couldn't find it). But Brasas in the same area was AMAZING! Try…read morethe stuffed mofongos.

I came in with a serious hankering for beef, and on paper this was the right call. Beef, beef, and…read moremore beef, with a big menu full of options and a good location surrounded by plenty more to do. After a full day of touristing, I'd built up exactly the kind of appetite this place is designed for. The vibe was solid. Chill, relaxed, easy place to sit back with a drink, and they've got TVs around if you want something to watch. The service was nice too. So far so good. Here's where it falls apart, and why I landed on three stars: the food just didn't deliver. The quality and taste weren't there for me. It felt like a fairly generic American steakhouse, which is not what I was hoping for in San Juan. Good hang, disappointing meal. I wanted to love it and just couldn't get there on the food.

Conveniently located right by the port, which tells you something about the crowd it draws -- but…read morethat doesn't mean it's not worth a stop. Vaca Brava is a no-frills, gets-the-job-done kind of place, and sometimes that's exactly what you need. Easy to get a reservation, which is a plus when you're navigating Old San Juan on a busy day. The space is casual and unpretentious, and the menu leans into Puerto Rican staples without trying to reinvent anything. I had the mofongo with sweet plantains -- a generous, satisfying plate, well-seasoned and exactly what you want when you're in PR. My daughter had a steak and was happy with it. The food is solid across the board, the portions are good, and the price is fair for the location. It's not going to be the meal you talk about for years, but it delivers what it promises. Good value, great spot to recharge after a morning exploring Old San Juan, and the location alone earns some points.