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Pura Vida Costa Rican Creative Kitchen

4.2 (13 reviews)
Open 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Cuban plate and Mahi Mahi special
Cristina S.

Yes yes and then some more yes. First off Erica, pur waitress super cook and super sweet. Started with the coconut shrimp, you could smell the coconut and it came with a coconut creme sauce. Honestly I corks have eaten a whole dozen if those. Now the food. It's so fresh and delicious. I got the Cuban plate with rice and black beans with a fried egg on top with grilled chicken, side of Pico and a tortilla and some hard white cheese. Husband got the Mahi Mahi daily special. Came with rice and red beans , plantains, Pico, and avocado. Guys if you have a chance to go. You need to go here. It's just a wonderful overall dining experience. The staff is super sweet so make sure you tip them well. They also have desserts and a full bar.

My husband and i reserved a few hours for our wedding reception at Pura Vida and could not have picked a better place. If you're going for the drinks, the bartenders are ON POINT. BUT THE FOOD IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL. I have never seen a chef take more pride in their food, and truly enjoy providing their customers with an experience and a wonderfully satiating meal. We quite literally could taste his passion in the food. The photo is of the Mahi Mahi sliders and the coconut pineapple margarita and they are TO DIE FOR. This is a must MUST try, you will not regret it.

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The food was very good. The cornbread dessert was amazing. Not what you would expect and the service was great

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First off Erica, pur waitress super cook and super sweet.

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Peña Blanca - Mofongo de Pollo con salsita a la Peña Blanca

Peña Blanca

4.5(111 reviews)
11.8 km
$$

i've never waited this long for food while being completely ignored by a server. we waited over an…read morehour and the only time our table was acknowledged was when our bread was brought out. meanwhile, we watched larger parties get served before us and even saw people who arrived after us finish their meals. after waiting an hour and 45 minutes, we finally gave up and asked to pay for what little we had -- bottled water, soda, and bread. i understand places can be short staffed, but that should be communicated upfront so customers can decide if they want to stay. as soon as we were paying for what little we got, our food suddenly came out, and it felt like they just expected us to accept it and be happy after all that waiting. when we brought everything up, there was no real effort to make it right, which made the whole experience even more frustrating. overall, it just felt like our time was completely wasted. nunca había esperado tanto por comida mientras el mesero nos ignoraba. esperamos más de una hora y la única vez que se acercaron a nuestra mesa fue para traer el pan. mientras tanto, vimos cómo atendían a mesas más grandes antes que a nosotros e incluso vimos a personas que llegaron después terminar sus comidas. después de esperar una hora y 45 minutos, decidimos rendirnos y pedir la cuenta por lo poco que habíamos recibido: agua embotellada, refresco y pan. entiendo que pueden estar cortos de personal, pero eso debería comunicarse desde el principio para que los clientes decidan si quieren quedarse. justo cuando estábamos pagando por lo poco que recibimos, salió nuestra comida, y parecía que simplemente esperaban que la aceptáramos y estuviéramos contentos después de tanta espera. cuando expresamos nuestra molestia, no hubo ningún esfuerzo real por solucionar la situación, lo que hizo la experiencia aún más frustrante. en general, sentimos que nuestro tiempo fue completamente desperdiciado.

This beautiful restaurant ended up being one of my favorite places to visit with my crew while in…read morePR. The drinks were epic and the food was unforgettable! Service was absolutely excellent!

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Peña Blanca - Image letting you know you've arrived

Image letting you know you've arrived

Peña Blanca - Pan artesano

Pan artesano

Peña Blanca - The dazzling courtyard with accommodating seating

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The dazzling courtyard with accommodating seating

The Reef Fresh Fish & Gourmet Food - Spicy crab wrap - similar to a spicy California roll sushirito

The Reef Fresh Fish & Gourmet Food

4.4(46 reviews)
4.1 km
$$

Came here with some friends last night and the food was phenomenal!…read more After a day on the beach a poke bowl just sounded so nice, light and refreshing and this one was perfect! I opted for the coconut mahi as my protein and omg it was so good! If you like coconut shrimp this is right up your alley. They let you top the bowl off with as many toppings as you'd like off their list. I have to admit I decided to go with almost all and they all worked so well together. The veggies brought a nice crunch while the fruit gave it that sweetness it needed. The price was super reasonable as well. My boyfriend got the mahi pinchos with fries and he loved it. I did sneak a few fries and they were so nice and crispy and had a truffle flavor to them I wasn't expecting! Our server was super nice too. I cant wait to come back!

I usually do not write reviews, but this time I felt obligated to…read more I have been eating here at least once a week since I moved to the area back in June '25. The food is quite tasty; however, their service sucks big time. They just hired a new manager with very poor customer service skills, which left me with a bad experience overall. Last week, I ordered a simple wrap, and after an hour, I was still waiting. I told the manager, and he said it was coming after he packed several to-go orders. I went inside to check, and they dismissed me, never checking my order back in the kitchen. I had no choice but to leave the place, and I plan never to go back. So sad cause they lost a steady weekly customer.

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The Reef Fresh Fish & Gourmet Food - Road sign

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The Reef Fresh Fish & Gourmet Food - Fish & Chips

Fish & Chips

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Parcha Moscow Mule (passion fruit)

Sal De Mar - Shrimp mofongo in creamy garlic sauce.

Sal De Mar

4.1(153 reviews)
13.1 km
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Sal De Mar is a PuertoRican restaurant located south of the Town Plaza on the Marina walk by the…read morebeach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The place is extremely large with plenty of indoor, outdoor & rooftop seating in a semi-dimly lit, tropically designed setting. There's also outdoor back-of-restaurant parking. The place is loud, festive & great for large groups & families. The food is delicious & typical of island food & the platters are enormous & feed quite a few people. I especially enjoy the sampler platter that has fried cheese, plantain balls, meat, breaded fish nuggets, corn sticks, dipping sauces, etc. The menu has a large assortment of traditional foods to pick from & the cocktails & fresh lemonade are good. The staff is friendly & fast & you'll have no lack of entertainment whether it's looking out at the ocean or listening to the sounds of passerby's or festive cars decorated with lights & playing music. This is a great place to take in & enjoy island life, especially at night.

When you park and turn around, the view is epic. The restaurant is located on prime real estate…read moreexactly where the sun goes down over the bay in Aguadilla. I must say: location, location, location, location! As for the dining experience, there was room for improvement. The seafood mufungo did not have fresh ingredients and I do not recommend it. But my partner enjoyed her meal of whole snapper. The service was slow and a bit inattentive (drink refills and long wait for bill). However, it did not ruin an overall enjoyable atmosphere as we hung around until it was dark out.

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Sal De Mar - Vegetarian Mofongo. They were amenable to making a vegetarian/vegan Mofongo for me in their classic red sauce (salsa criolla). Delish!

Vegetarian Mofongo. They were amenable to making a vegetarian/vegan Mofongo for me in their classic red sauce (salsa criolla). Delish!

Sal De Mar - Carne Frita Mofongo de Relleno

Carne Frita Mofongo de Relleno

Sal De Mar - Sol

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