I normally don't write long reviews, but this experience needed to be shared. My partner and I…read moretraveled from New York to Puerto Rico to visit his family for Thanksgiving week, and we decided to take his parents, siblings, and nephew out for a nice pre-Thanksgiving dinner. We saw Kalizo , thought it looked upscale and promising, and chose it for what was supposed to be a special family night. Instead, it turned into one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. From the moment we arrived, the service was disrespectful and careless. We were a party of six, and the host simply pointed to a section and told us to "sit over there" -- no greeting, no walk-through. He dropped the menus on the table and walked away. We sat for over 20 minutes with no one approaching us for drinks or orders. We had to stop multiple staff members just to ask, "Can we please get a waiter?" Each time we were told someone was coming, but no one did. When the waiter finally showed up, he acted rushed, uninterested, and dismissive. He kept telling us that several items we wanted were "not available," rushing us to pick something else. I ended up ordering something quick because I honestly didn't know if he'd ever come back. Meanwhile, there were only about three other tables occupied, and we noticed something very uncomfortable: The English-speaking white customers were getting A1 treatment -- constant refills, servers checking in on them, drinks delivered correctly, food synchronized -- everything. Our table, where we were mostly speaking Spanish with my partner's family, was basically ignored. Our drinks came out wrong. Refills took three or more requests. Food came out one plate at a time, so half the table was done eating before the rest of us even received our meals. My plate was missing the sides and sauces it came with. I had to physically get up and find someone to ask for them. At one point, after asking three times for a Sprite refill, I just stood up and went straight to someone and said, "Can you please just bring me a Sprite can, a to-go box, and the check?" because I had enough. The food itself? Not good. Definitely not worth the price. And the service? Terrible. A woman who worked there quietly apologized to us and said she saw everything happening, but she couldn't intervene because she wasn't a server. That says enough about the environment. Overall, it felt like we were treated differently simply because they assumed we were locals or because we were speaking Spanish. Meanwhile, the tables of English-speaking tourists got excellent service. What was supposed to be a nice family dinner turned into a frustrating, embarrassing, and disappointing experience. I would not recommend this place, especially if you're expecting fair service or celebrating something special.

The food here was delicious. I had the mofongo w veggies. My son had pasta w veggies and said it…read morewas good. We arrived at 4:40 for dinner and was told the kitchen didn't open until 4:45 so we had to wait to place our order. So we waited then ordered. Our food took a while to arrive but when it did it was worth it. Not a lot of gluten free options for my husband. He had a burger without a bun.

Let's start with the location. It's surround by nature and trees with a wonderful breeze. I love…read morethe outdoor seating area. Then there is Daisy the most attentive server I have ever met. She is amazing. The food is cooked fresh to order and is delicious. We also had the best coconut water picked fresh from the trees on the property. My husband and I found this place on accident but we will definitely be back.

New restaurant in the Fajardo countryside. The owner and the staff are very warm and friendly and…read moreeverything we tried was super fresh and tasty - spinach and longaniza pastillios, paella and fresh chillo. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back.

Really authentic Puerto Rican rice and beans, fresh ceviche with big chunks of fish, calamari was…read morehot and crispy. My daughter got the extreme burger which piping hot and the fries were delicious. We sat inside because low tide it smelled pretty fishy outside, but it was comfortable, service was good, and everyone had fun.

This is right on the ocean. Recommend to sit inside as it smells outside from the marshy area of…read morethe ocean. We came here for the lobster and ribeye to share between us and boy it did not disappoint! We were lucky that we got the last lobster from the tank. Loved every bite full! Delicious and yummy. Went well with my mango vodka mojito. We chose to have the Mamposteado style rice as our side dish. Which was so great. We had enough room to share a pistachio cheesecake and it finished off the meal great!! Thank you Ramon for a great evening and thank you Chef Ernesto Meléndez for a great meal.

I had the lobster tail and Churrasco drenched in garlic sauce all I can say is OMG, absolutely…read moreunreal. And the risotto? Straight-up to die for. ‍ If you in the area in Fajardo, Puerto Rico stop by great food friendly staff and atmosphere right on point. Sorry stated to eat then realize I didn't take photo anyway still amazing!

If you want attentive, friendly service with a reasonably priced menu, do not go to El Cayo in…read moreFajardo. I waited about 20 minutes before a waitress even acknowledged me. And then, when I asked for the menu to one of them when she was tending to a nearby table, she was annoyed. Finally, when I got to see their prices, I thought they were not worth the bad treatment. I just left I don't think they even noticed. Bad, bad, bad.

Best grouper nuggets in the island! Service took a bit but everyone was friendly, food was…read moredelicious and made to order .

The restaurants in the Fajardo area near Seven Seas Beach tend to close early and they close even…read moreearlier than their posted hours so be warned to not wait too late for dinner. This was nice enough to accommodate us even though it was getting late. The server was very attentive and made recommendations. The restaurant was also decorated for Valentine's Day which made the ambiance really cute. I had the grouper with butter and the trifongo. It was all sooooo delicious. My husband had the chicken with cheesy cream which was also good. This place is great and I highly recommend it!

Definitely a place to grab a hearty, tasty sandwich. Everything was so delicious! I'm glad we…read morestumbled upon this place. The people that work there are so kind as well. The place inside is small, you can have a seat at the bar or at the two table tops they have inside. They also have seating outside as well. I highly recommend the tripleta sandwich! You're welcome !

The tripleta! It's all you need to know. Incredible , friendly staff and sandwiches! Must find this…read moregem if visiting.

Given more days in Luqillo, I would return every day to try all their food…read more I started with the arepas de coco - very well fried, soft, doughy puffs complemented with a guava sauce. They were addictive, it was hard to not eat all of them. They would also be a good dessert - reminiscent of beignets, but with less oil and sugar. For main I had the churrasco skirt steak with rice of the day. It was a generous portion of steak topped with a delicious churrasco fragrant with garlic. The rice was well seasoned and perfectly cooked texture. Server was enthusiastic about the food and providing suggestions. Though I suspect everything on the menu is delicious. Guests at all the tables around me raved about their meals. Indoor seating is cozy and comfortable. There's a small bar with counter seating.

We stopped at La Fonda for an early lunch, and we are so glad we did. The service was amazing, and…read morethe food was even better! The decor is very Puerto Rican, and the vibe was perfect! It wasn't too busy, so we were able to chat with our server about local places to check out. We ordered the Can-Can pork with the rice and beans. Soooo good! Also, my drink was beautiful and tasty! Definitely stop in and see them if you're ever on the island!

This is the worst place i have visited in Puerto Rico. 2 hour wait, wrong bill, etc. No interest…read morefrom manager in making things right after 2 hours. At least buy my beer!

Went with kids and they forgot to put in our order. We waited 1.5 hours. They didn't even serve us…read morewater. As a latina, I had left the resort to support the local community. Very disappointed. That said.. i took the food to go...and it was amazing. Had to edit my review to mention that .. once my nerves calmed down!

My boyfriend and I loved our dinner at Pasion por el Fogon. Both entrees we got were so delicious…read more We got the jumbo shrimp mofongo which was garlicky and creamy. The shrimps were huge and well cooked. I prefer a smooth consistency to mofongo and this was on the chunkier side but the flavor absolutely made up for it. The portion was huge and we had leftovers of this. The seafood cazuela was even better than the mofongo. The sauce was amazing - similar to a tomato rosé. I wish there were more scallops in this dish, it was mostly mussels and shrimp. However still super good and I'd definitely recommend this.

We had no problem getting seated. Cute ambiance. Our waitress Kelly was very helpful in telling us…read moreabout the menu. Our food came out in a timely manner. We got the beef fritter appetizer which was yummy. I got the lobster bi-fongo and my husband got the stuffed fish with lobster and conch. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend.