After a morning of stand-up paddleboarding from SUP Action rentals next door, we were super looking forward to lunch at Pal Agua, and it did not disappoint! We had been told about it by a guide (Professor Nat) who pointed to the Sizzler and said you'd never guess it from the road, but underneath that Sizzler is a really good local gem seafood restaurant with super local fresh snapper and tarpon fish at the dock that act like puppies. So we found SUP Action next door and thought this would be great to rent some boards and paddle around and then have some fresh seafood lunch. And that is exactly what we got. We ordered a bunch of different things and loved them all. It was all fresh and flavorful. Im not a huge mufongo fan, but their ceviche mufungo was great! The ceviche was just that great balance of slightly acidic and mild but moist fresh snapper. The spicy surfer was a huge hit for my kiddos too. I will say it was NOT speedy, and we were pretty much the only ones there. So if you are in a rush, it might not be the best fit. But we were laid back enjoying the scenery and the vibe and some beers while waiting on food after paddling around the lagoon for a couple hours and could not have been more pleased. They had some scrap fish they let me kiddos feed to the tarpon fish that hang out right there. They are huge! Think laid-back surfer island time vibe rather than a bustling restaurant looking to turn tables quickly. Note on getting here. It is located just under the Sizzler, BUT the stairs next to the Sizzler are for marina owners only. So you need to enter through the far side from the marina parking lot. Def a hidden gem! (Including not being the easiest to get to, even if you know where it is. hahaha.) Every trip back to PR will include at least one meal here. I grew up in a beach town and this is a slice of home, but PR style.) read more

Pal' Agua - My silly kiddos, demolishing everything we ordered. - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Had to wait a bit before getting seated. Thankfully you're right next to the water, so you have a nice view in the meantime. My guy and I started with Watermelon Mojitos, which were weak in alcohol and watermelon flavor. I got the Pupus Tostada, which was pretty, but very wet and it caused my tostada to break quickly and became a messy meal to eat. Octopus was fresh, but the flavor was buried under all the lime. My guy got the Red Snapper and it was fun to eat and tasty! I've never eaten fish like this before, but would do it again. I only had a bite or two where it was dry. There's a reason they are known for this dish and I highly encourage you to give it a try if you can! However, you could probably due with skipping their other offerings. read more

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SUCH AN AMAZING HIDDEN GEM! This is right next to the Golden Corral which GPS will take you too. Do not fear, go down the scary steps behind a somewhat hidden door that seems to only lead somewhere people who rent at the marina are supposed to go. BEAUTIFUL views! Food is OK, drinks are 3.5/5! Sweet servers who are very welcoming! read more

Pal' Agua - Amazing photo spot - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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We flew to San Juan, P.R. over the Memorial Day weekend, rented a small car and started exploring the island. We arrived during a very hot time in SJ, so we were very thirsty most of the time. We found Pal'Agua near the water and decided to stop. It is a small cozy place with pretty turquoise decor. The ambiance is casual and friendly. There was a large marina there with many sailboats and other beautiful boats. There was room inside to eat or sit outside for the view. We found a good table facing the marina and water and had a couple of afternoon drinks. They weren't very strong and we drank water with them. We still had a few hours to drive. Our server was very nice, and we spoke in our broken espanol to her, and she spoke in her broken ingles to us. We loved being there. Soon, it was time to drive on, and we said our goodbyes. There was plenty of parking at the site. read more

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I saw a review that piqued my interest in trying Pal' Agau, tucked away in the marina, just below Sizzlers. Although it was a bit of a challenge to find, I strongly recommend this little gem for a refreshing seafood cuisine. We had their ceviche and pulpo tostadas, served on a bed marinated coleslaw. The staff was delightful and eager to please. This a great place ror anyone looking for a hidden treat, modestly priced, and a place to relax on the water. read more

The food was so delicious! It is a bit hidden and you have to walk through the boat yard to get there. I would come again! Service was amazing as well read more

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This restaurant has very unique dishes that are amazingly seasoned. Everything but the crab dish was delicious. The service was excellent and the place is well decorated. read more

Love this restaurant. The food is excellent. The location is perfect. And the décor is lovely. Nice and bright, very inviting. There is outdoor seating available. The space inside is limited, and the restaurant can get crowded during the day. Can't say about the evenings. This is a nice place for a date (I'm betting at sunset it is very nice). It's also good for kids. Depending on their age, you'll have to keep an eye on them so they don't fall into the water. They have a signature cocktail called the Cocotazo. read more

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This place was recommended by some friends. I tip my hat to them. Great recommendation. I loved everything about it. The location was great., right there in the San Juan Bay Marina. We went around 1p on a Saturday. It was packed. We had to wait about 30 min. Worth the wait. We had a passion fruit mojito while we waited. It was good, not too aggressive with the rum. They sat us inside. We ordered a bushwackers as a follow up drink. It was fine, but I've had loads better in Culebra and the Virgin Islands. Next time, I think i'll stick with beer. They have good craft beer options. To eat we had an order of fish tacos (3) and a conch (carrucho) empanada. Both were excellent, very fresh. No freezer stuff here. The fish tacos are in my top 3 fish tacos in PR. The type of fish they use varies, depending on what is available. This time it was mahi-mahi. My wife and I had a full day of eating and drinking (taking advantage that our kid was with my parents) so we left it there, but we could have easily ordered more food. Next time (and there will be a next time) we'll try more things. Our son will love this spot, as will my parent's. This place is a gem, a must try. Service was also friendly. read more

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Excelente spot para pasar una tarde tranquila y romantica... la comida de primera y frescura en todos los alimentos. Tragos excepcionales y sobre todo el servicio !! Lo recomiendo !! read more

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My daughter and I were starving and spent quite a bit of time looking for a place to eat during our last days in Puerto Rico. We decided to try a restaurant called Pal'Agua. The experience was challenging from the start, as finding the place was quite difficult. The restaurant is small, with tables both inside and outside, and it does have a perfect view of the ocean. Once we were seated, it took about 15 minutes for the waiter to take our order, even though the restaurant wasn't very busy. Shortly after, a group of people arrived and were seated next to us. It seemed like they might be family or friends of the staff because their interactions were much more casual than the usual server-customer conversations. Their order was taken much faster than ours, and they even received their food before we did. Maybe we're just used to customer service in Ohio, where we live, but it's clear that customer service here isn't always a priority. This seems to be the norm in many places we visited on the island. I don't think it's intentional, but it's just the way things are here. In the end, the food was okay, and it was nice to enjoy a meal by the ocean. read more

Pal'Agua is fantastic! It's a little hard to find if you don't know about it. Ask the guy at the gate and he'll let you in. Once there it's a cool little spot amongst all the water sport rentals. Live music playing outside and pretty busy but we were able to get seated right away. On Thursday's they do sushi so we tried a sushi roll, fish tacos, a spicy crab(spicy crab mix on top of fried plantains) a crab tostada and mojitos. All the food was delicious! I can't pick one favorite bc it was all so good. We tried the house mojito(melon ginger) and passion fruit mojitos. They were all fantastic. I would go here just for the mojitos if I wasn't hungry. I love places like this that are a little off the path and seems like a local spot(to a tourist). The food and service was top notch. Will definitely go again. read more

Love this place! great casual harbor-front restaurant. Note: this is EXTRA casual. The Fish Wings (snapper nuggets) were fantastic as were the fish tacos. Drinks were very good too. Add their house made hot sauce! read more

El peor servicio que he recibido! En la tarde de hoy , luego de considerar varios lugares, mi esposa y yo decidimos ir Pa'l Agua. Teniendo mesas vacías, alegadamente reservadas, no se nos permitió utilizarlas pero al llegar unos amigos la persona que estaba de host se las ofreció sin reparo diciéndole que se sentaran que luego él "bregaba con la situación". Le hablo indicando que ya estábamos esperando y que por tercera vez no conseguimos mesa a lo que me respondió con la malacrianza de que "no vuelva más ". Que desatre, queremos patrocinar lo de aquí pero a este lugar mi familia , amigos y nootros no regresamos. 6/01/2024 5pm read more

Insane good. Small. Loud. Water and water everywhere. Those croquettes! Fish bites! Arepa de coco. Great drinks. Great people!

Great hidden gem! Exceptional local sea food - Pastelillos were excellent, as well as the fish tacos. Right on the San Juan Bay Marina, overlooking the San Antonio Channel. Perfect setting. Will definitely become a favorite stop!! read more

Pal' Agua - Pastelillos , Jueyes and Pulpo - Fish Taco - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Omg what a hidden gem! We had a wonderful experience here! Everything is excellent! We will be back again soon! Gracias Diego for the excellent service! read more

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Loved this place! Great ambience, good food, and we loved the views of the marina at sunset. Mojitos were excellent. We definitely will be back. Plus we loved the live reggae music. read more

So we arrive to the restaurant and it was soooo difficult to find. There is no signage anywhere. We finally figure it out, and are told it should be a 5 minute wait. Not a problem at all. The couple in front of us gets sat and so we are next and looking forward to a dinning experience we had been reading about. We ordered mojitos while we wait. We had a young man ask us if we wanted to set up a new table outside and we could be seated right away. As he is saying this a table finished their meal and leaves. He says that table is for us and we should have it cleaned without a problem. Then as we wait for it to be cleaned we sit and wait at the table since it is for us, or so we thought. Another young man comes us and says that this table is reserved for someone who had been waiting. EXCUSE ME? I thought we were next? At no point were we told there was someone in front of us. We had no even received our drinks yet and with all the back and forth we got so frustrated we just left. This was so sad to experience and we can't believe the disorganization and miscommunication that the staff was having amongst themselves and how it spilled over to the customer experience. read more

Found a finger nail in my food. When I complianed to the waitress she asked us to leave. Horrible place avoid at all costs

Food was delicious and staff was friendly. Only issue is that it was difficult to find the place. But always ask around and people can show you the way . read more

We had a lobster empanada and we smelled it was fishy and we paid for it later.That was not the only bad experience in PR.