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    Pa Pical

    4.5 (115 reviews)
    InexpensivePuerto Rican
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Caitlin M.

    Went here based on distance and good reviews. What a cute local spot. We had Kareliz as our waitress and she was so sweet and nice! We did our best to communicate in Spanish and English :). My mom ordered an omelet and an iced coffee and loved it. I ordered a "make your own" breakfast sandwich on Mallorca bread. The highlight for me was the iced matcha latte (Oli/Olé matcha with oat milk and vanilla syrup and a dash of cinnamon on top). The best matcha I have had. I had a conversation with the women next to me who asked me about it. They also loved it. And finally I also ordered passion fruit juice because I have never had better passion fruit juice since I have been on the island.

    Coddy A.

    Pa Pical is a term ( Slang ) used in the Puerto Rican and latin community in Spanish is "para pica" or in English is "finger food" but this is not an ordinary place you will be amaze of the flavors in the empanadas, breakfast offering and incredible attention to detail. is a small little place is Carolinas, back in New York we call it a hole in the wall but is big in service and welcoming ambience. they play music in the weekend and special occations. This is not just a place for locals is for everyone because the experience so don't miss the opportunity and stop by you will be amaze.

    Shrimp empanadas
    Jonesha M.

    My group and I ate there multiple times during our stay in PR. It was in walking distance to where we stayed, It's opened late and the food is piping hot and delish. I've tried the beef, shrimp, and pizza empanadas, all great. The tsunami fries were really good too. My sister really enjoyed the fish tacos. Definitely would recommend!

    Chicken and shrimp empanadas
    Amanda R.

    Cute place, lots of locals and empanadas were great! Service is walk up and quick! Would definitely recommend if you want a quick snack or drink!

    Recommend getting the empanadas carne con queso. best empanadas I have ever had Very friendly people.

    Alcapurria de Carne
    Cristian V.

    When in Puerto Rico , drink rum, enjoy the beach and eat Alcapurrias Highlights: *Variety of fillings *Empanadas *Alcapurrias Review: The name does this spot justice, Pa Pical means to munch on. The Alcapurrias come in a variety of fillings and are fried fresh to order, pair that with a nice cold beer on a sunny day for a perfect combination. The Alcapurria was hot, crunchy, flaky and filled with a delicious ground beef mix. I can't wait to try the rest of their fillings and empanadas. Rating: 8/10 Alcapurria de Carne

    Keith E.

    Pricey for the amount of food you receive but the empanadas are delicious. Drinks are good and priced fairly during happy hour. Very laid back, can sit by the bar or inside around the corner where it's more quiet if preferred. Waitresses were very attentive and polite.

    Beer
    Deborah T.

    So you are hanging out in Isla Verde area or you are leaving the beach and need a laid back pit stop to eat some delicious empanadas.. search no more. Pa pical has the best empanadas in the area period. We have been there way more times than I want to admit and it never disappoints. We have tried all of them, well almost all of them we did not try the vegan ones but if you are a vegan you will be happy to know they have at least 4 options. Camarones: Shrimp Jueyes: local crab Are a most try! Also if you like spicy food they have and sell the spiciest sauce we have found on the island. We had the special fries with ground meat and cheese and it was ok,. They offer a great selection of local beer. Service is prompt and accommodating. Check it out

    Sorullitos, empanadas with meat & cheese, empanadas with Guava & cheese, passionfruit (parcha) margarita

    Better than Pinones! Food was freshly made, served piping hot and delicious! Empanadas with meat and cheese, fried corn sticks (sorullitos) with cheese and empanadas with guava & cheese. Don't be put off by the graffiti on the walls, this place is great!

    Everyone writes on everything
    Adele P.

    We tried to go to another business down the street but they had a 2-hour wait, and when we were walking back to our apartment we passed this place and they had no wait. We both ordered ham, egg, and cheese sandwiches with coffee. After waiting more than half an hour, despite the fact that only one other couple was in there, we were given the wrong sandwiches. The bread was very well toasted with the cheese inside was not melted well. All in all it was okay, but the wait was not worth it.

    Meghna S.

    One of the cutest, rugged looking and fun small restaurant in the city. The entire place has a rough look and walls filled with graffitis that adds to the charm. The place is small and it is order at the counter. We bought a bottle of champagne with orange juice to make our own mimosas. This place has amazing empanadas; pulpo empanadas is my favorite here. Chicken empanadas were equally delicious. Just the ambience, the mimosas, the service, the music, the vibe. It is a superb place that one must try.

    Beer & Marg (get Tajin NOT SALT)
    Titi C.

    Right on the corner of Avenida isla verde y Neptuno... no parking that we can see. Unless it's street parking. There is seating outside, there is seating inside with windows and fans, and there is seating indoors. Small bar with margaritas and beers. Great empanadas, highly recommend! And bring your sharpie ~ everyone writes on the walls and the furniture in the little corner bar when they visit, we did! $31 for 2 apps, Margarita & Heineken cerveza. Staff is friendly and prices are good. And if they ask you if you want hot sauce, caution, this red sauce is super super super hot!!!!!

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    The best place I visited in my travels to the island. Simple, friendly and great service.

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    Cute little spot! Got empanadas and sorullos, food was fast and they were super nice!

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    We had the carne y queso empanadas and they were delicious. We even went back the next day for more.

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    I live across the street and thought I'd try it out. It was a pleasant surprise. I don't drink, but the food is good

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    Good food. Cool environment. Got the fish tacos and you put some sauce on them and really good. Nice and willing employees there to help.

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    The empanadas were very good! Service was good and the staff was very friendly. The music was good and being played at a tolerable volume.

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    Great bar food for super cheap. Love the vibes here; a lot of locals as well as tourists here. Feels intimate.

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    Got into pr late and needed to eat food was great very casual atmosphere almost bar like- had fish tacos can't go wrong

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    Review Highlights - Pa Pical

    Empanadas with meat and cheese, fried corn sticks (sorullitos) with cheese and empanadas with guava & cheese.

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