Review #1,048 Posted on 4.28.26…read more We came here for lunch while in town in late April, on Friday the 24th. We were hungry after drive back from rain forest El Yunque. This was one of the better meals I had while in the Carolina/San Juan area of PR. They're famous for their chicken. We tried the pork, pork spare ribs, & rotisserie chicken. We also got the sweet plantain, Puerto Rican rice too. Out of the 3-4 places I ate the rice at, this spot was the best one. The food was excellent, so tender and flavorful too. The pork fell right off of the rib bone, and the pull pork was so tender and good. The prices here are beyond fair, you can get a good amount of food for a really good price. You can tell why there was a line that was pretty long when we arrived, for sure a reputable tourist spot that no doubt holds up to their reputation.

Delicious bbq spot on the way to the airport. Place had outdoor seating only. Ready made delicious…read morefood. The woman behind the counter was definitely not the friendliest and the pernil was a tad on the dry side but well seasoned. I also had the yuca and tried the roast chicken which was delicious.

I really enjoyed my meal here! I had this place bookmarked because of the great reviews and it…read moredidn't disappoint. The restaurant is on the small side but there's a good amount of seating. It is outside though, so be prepared to swat away flies lol. I got the tamarind sticky ribs and a pork belly taco. They were both so good and had a balance of sweet and savory. The taco was refreshing as well from the watermelon! Would recommend trying that one. They also have happy hour 12-6pm for a rum based drink with juice or sodas. I believe it was $5. I got a passion fruit one and it was strong.

Super interesting restaurant. Fully outdoors though some is under cover. This area is vibrant and…read morelively. Mostly bars with food and music everywhere. San Juan smokehouse itself had decent service, and very reasonable prices for San Juan. Might be our least expensive meal of the trip. I had the pulled pork nachos and they were large and under $10. My husband had ribs and they were $24 with a side. He liked them. And I liked mine. Definitely not the best either of us have had but good enough. We loved the outdoor seating and atmosphere.

The food was great. I mean really delicious. It took a very long time to get it bc one person was…read moredoing all the work and 3 others stood around and shot the sh#t. I paid for two orders of mofongo and they did not give them to me. I spent $123.00 which was about $30 more than I planned bc the prices on the menu on the internet are outdated. Ambiance? There is none. I do t even know if you can eat there.

Delicious grilled meats. I had the half chicken and some pork ribs. The white meat chicken was a…read morelittle dry but not bad. The chicken thigh and ribs were stupid good. Had a side of sweet plantains and rice/beans. For $23 I was stuffed (probably could have fed two normal adults ;) Highly recommend.

Really good rotisserie chicken with rice and delicious ass beans!…read moreWe ate here three times in a week! We also had the sweet potato and the breadfruit; also good, but the rive and beans and half/ quarter chicken, was my favorite! The chicken broth is also good! The service is friendly. The year have indoor and outdoor seating and the air conditioner is on and pumping! Simple good and affordable food!

Delicious food at a reasonable price. I had the roasted chicken, yellow rice and sweet plantains…read more All cooked to perfection. My husband and I both got the combo with a drink and the total for us together was just over $25

The most authentic spot for Puerto Rican food that's affordable!…read more Kind of in the middle of nowhere and the seating is outside but has tents. Was moderately challenging to call a Lyft. Anyways. The food is FIRE. ALCAPURRIAs were amazing and the chicken skewers had a delicious tangy flavor with tons of meat. Good service, spoke decent English, and took Apple Pay. Got coconut water too but it was a bit old.. carbonated. I would 10/10 reccomend going. Lots of fried food tho

This is a must stop. Dulce whips up those alcapurrias fresh to order and everything here is also…read moremade to order. You get your food hot and fresh here. It's worth it to stop by. The juice is also great. No alcoholic beverages are served here. The frituras, pinchos & piononos are the highlight.

Absolutely hands down some of the best chicken I've ever had. It was late, nothing really open…read morearound us besides Sullivan. We're not from the area and got a little lost but it was definitely worth it. Everything was amazing.

Dont eat there they give me a plate that apparently has been in the floor it was dirty and crushedread more

Expensive for what it is. I got the mofongo shrimp and got a minimal amount of shrimp for what it…read morecost. Mofongo was dry like clay and it had no flavor. Skirt steak was minimal meat and a slice of avocado, which was really sad. Staff took over 30 minutes and I felt pressured to tip as she was checking me out. Over $60 dollars for a very mid experience. It felt very tourist trap and I would avoid this place if possible.

Good local spot with traditional dishes. We both got bistec with rice and beans and a beer. The…read morestaff were really helpful and kind and the food was good!

When we asked for a recommendation to try some PR food, the person says its humble food but she…read moreliked it. We went and the food was delicious. I have to figure out how the got so much seasoning in the ribs. The pernil, rice, plantains and yuca were so good. The humble comes from the walk up open tables so there is no ambiance

I was tired of paying tourist prices, so I decided to try this little roadside spot that always…read morelooks busy--and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the Mofongo with a quarter chicken to go. They make the Mofongo fresh, so it took a little time, but it was worth it. The chicken was great--perfectly seasoned, super moist, and the skin was out of this world. You also get two homemade sauces with it that were delicious. The best part? It was only $9.75! This is a legit local's spot, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

We were staying at nearly hotel and were looking to walk to dinner nearby and found this on the…read moremap. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the chicken here. I have never had beer can chicken before, but it was so moist and tender, and season and flavorful. I got a side of rice and it was also fluffy and well seasoned as well. No complaints here.

My flight landed around midday, and that meant I needed lunch. Barbacoa is a very short ride from…read morethe airport. Used their valet parking and went in. To my surprise, there weren't many patrons. Ordered carne frita, some cold drinks, and carrot cake for dessert. I went back a second time, and the experience was just as good. I tried a few other things, such as wings and pork ribs. Yum!