You won't find better empanadas -- anywhere! They go fast and you'll be lucky to grab a few for…read morelunch. Don't skip the hot sauce either.

Drop everything and get over here!…read more El Resuelve has, hands down, the best empanadas in Vieques and maybe the whole world. It's unassuming from the outside, open air cafeteria style with a small kitchen and a sign it's easy to miss, but the food? Delectablé! The fish is fresh, the beans are spiced, the hot sauce is tart and warm. And if you're caught on Vieques on a Tuesday when 90 percent of food vendors are enjoying a siesta, this spot will fill you up before you hit the beach. You'll need a ride as it's more inland than most food joints, but it's well worth the flight, ferry, and ride from wherever you are!

The best dive bar in the Caribbean I should know I visited…read moremost. The best food and drinks on Vieques

We were here for lunch, server was very nice & explained menu well- location was right on the open…read morebay, laid back ambiance. Give it the wooden structure was falling apart, menu was small & limited id say overpriced somewhat for bar food. Drinks acceptable, we had the small Mahi sandwiches with fries/tots was good then you had smokers going to back of bldg getting all that nasty smell in your face & food really unacceptable. There were 4 casino type slot machines inside restaurant to left as you walk in. I'd rate about 3-3.5 stars.

We got to Vieques, rented a golf cart and were on our way to the Biobay when we needed some food…read more This place is inbetween the two big towns in Vieques but it was really good! We got the empanadas, the octopus salad and bistec/carne frita with tostones, platanos and rice. The empanadas were big and stuffed with meat. Crispy outside but really filled on the inside, fantastic flavor. The octopus salad was actually cooked and warm (unexpected) but it had great flavor. Garlicky but somehow light, it went well with the rice. The bistec was not dry and very flavorful. Everything was done just right. Plenty of parking in the back. Would definitely recommend!

Yup, this is where the locals eat. Good ol' Puerto Rican food. You will see 99% of the people…read moreeating here are Puerto Rican. The food isn't out of this world, but it's good and tastes like what Puerto Rican's actually eat at home or out and about on the regular. Nothing is dressed up here. Just regular Puerto Rican food. In a place filled with non- Puerto Rican food restaurants I'm inclined to give this place a good rating. I was so happy to finally find a place to just eat regular Puerto Rican food. the menu has three columns: ready to eat food, prepared by order, and sides. I love the simplicity and even the limited menu.

Can't comment on service. It was Christmas Eve so can't blame the workers for not gaf they were…read morenice tho and speak English, but if you knew Spanish it'd help some part of the ordering process. It's a 10 min walk from the ferry, very easy. Def a place to just eat and go. Whole fried fish, 4/5: Only $28 for a whole snapper. Not fishy at all--something your local grocery store can make for you. Great shareable option for a filling dish. The yellow rice with beans hit! Def get that as a side. Hamburger, 3.9/5: Nothing special but the beef was very tender and cooked to a perfect medium well. The bun isn't toasted so the burger overall is very soft. Fries were good, not seasoned much but crispy and airy. $18 Chicken soft tacos, 3.9/5: Probably wouldn't get this again. It's like a chicken tender with coleslaw but no dressing so it didn't blend together. $15

Fast service and great food! The drinks were great too, but they were out of a few ingredients (for…read moreboth food and drinks). We got the mafongo (with steak and chicken) as well as some grouper tacos. This was our first time trying mafongo and it was very delicious (steak better than chicken), but I would say that the grouper tacos stole the show. Overall would recommend you try both!

Food was amazing services on top and very nice environment would recommend anyone going by before…read morethe bioluminescence awesome spot to stop by and grab something to eat

The couple I stayed with while I was visiting Vieques recommended this local spot, and we ended up…read moredining here for dinner. The interior was simple and cute, with a welcoming ambiance. We had some finger food for appetizers: Croquettes and Mozzarella Sticks. Both were quite tasty. Croquettes were satisfyingly crispy stuffed with yummy filling, served with an irresistible sweet and savory sauce. The Mozzarella Sticks had a flavorful crunchy exterior and amazing cheese pull. I ordered the Fried Pork Chop with a side of Yuca Mash with bacon and peppers. The plating was beautiful. This Fried Pork Chop was HUMONGOUS and impressive looking. The meat was tender, oh so juicy, succulent, and well seasoned. It was absolutely delicious! The Yuca Mash didn't have enough pronounced pieces of bacon and peppers throughout, so I wasn't the biggest fan. I was able to sample the Rice and Peas, which was cooked perfectly, fluffy, and wonderful. What a hearty meal! Service was excellent. Everything came out in a timely manner and we were well taken care of throughout our time here.

Seated quickly and in the shade. This being the only decent breakfast option open... we went with…read moreit! Homemade toast, crispy bacon, seasoned potatoes, and eggs done well. Not much to discuss beyond a solid option. Bar tender served us a lime with her hands, but beyond that... very good! Ocean views and a nice breeze made for a lovely morning.

Great tasty food, amazing service, and very clean place. Best breakfast spot in Esperanza!…read moreReasonably priced!

Eh... if you have other options, it's not a bad idea to skip el Local…read more The drinks were small and pricey, the apps were tried were Ok. Fried cheese was basic but good, but a very small portion. The papas que pican were boring and not crispy or nicely plated. We won't be returning. The service left quite a bit to be desired, with a frigid greeting and then watching employees mix our drinks and pour some of it in to a shot glass for their staff. I am sad to leave this review, because the set up and outdoor seating are awesome.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary in Vieques. Our original plan was to go to Biekes Bistro…read morewhich was listed as open on all internet websites, but when we arrived it was closed. We found El Local and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed! The food was fantastic! Well seasoned and flavorful. We ordered: -the triangulo for an appetizer -el gallito with arroz y habichuelas -garlic shrimp with arroz mamposteado -tostones There were some concerns: -the food took awhile to come out. Not sure if it was the kitchen or the waitress. -the shrimp dish only came with 5 small shrimp. It was surprising as it looked like it was missing substance. These were not large or jumbo shrimp. - the tostones were rock hard. It almost felt like they had been cooked and fried before and then retired/heated for our meal. Overall a good eatery, would go back.

We went without a reservation on Xmas eve. Tin box was recommended by a local. Suchi and slow…read morecooked meats don't typically go together and here they are actually separate kitchens. We were seated right away with friendly staff . We ordered fruit juice (mango and watermelon) and got them right away. They were excellent and super cold (maybe too much ice and not enough drink). Boxsalad--one of the few salads we saw on a menu in the island. It was outstanding. Fresh greens and perfectly toasted pine nuts and a mango vinaigrette. We don't eat a lot suchi but we thought both the rainbow rolls and Buddha rolls were solid. BBQ platter-ribs were outstanding!!! Mac and cheese was okay, I would not order again. Slaw was good and pulled pork was great. Corn is a hard no. Chicken was okay (best we've had in the island). Pork taco plate was very good. Excellent tacos, and fries were solid We would definitely return!

The sushi was good however the BBQ i recommend you stay away from it had poor portions, was hard…read morewith no taste & took forever to arrive. This place was short staffed big time, ambiance was subdue early evening. Food took forever to arrive. Pretty good parking. 1 bathroom of the 2 was unusable. Nice people working there though. This is a tin metal construction structure in pure 100% rural location with chickens, roosters, iguanas around place. Pictures would not help this place so none provided.

Great place by the water to grab lunch or dinner!…read more We came for lunch and tried the empanadas. The vegetarian one was our favorite, and had great flavors! The ginger limeade was also very tasty, and we grabbed a bottle of it on our way out to enjoy the rest of the day! They even gave use cups of ice and lids/straws for the road, very helpful. Nice and laid back place, you order at the counter and then they bring out the food. No rush, nice to sit and relax and enjoy the view!

Restaurante Bili is definitely a very popular restaurant, in a bustling part of town; and it tends…read moreto be busy each and every day (for dinner) that they are open!! So, I say all this to say - make sure to make a reservation if you'd like to avoid a long wait &/or disappointment with there not being a table available. We were extremely lucky to have gotten a table with a relatively short wait on a busy evening. Likely because it was within the last hour of the restaurant's opening!! Now - on to the best part... the FOOD! The creamy pumpkin soup with an arepa was really delicious!!! Full of flavour, prepared with passion and love and I would definitely go back for more! For our mains, my sister and I decided to both have the seasonal fresh caught fish with Puerto Rican yellow rice - YUMMMM! My only regret is that the fish was not big enough... I would have loved MORE! Overall this was a great dining experience.

This is a small and simple restaurant in Vieques. Though the ladies spoke very little English, they…read morewere warm and friendly. I was able to get by with my basic Spanish. There was not a lot of choices in the menu; we really enjoyed the our food here. The cool breeze and their huge fan also made dining relaxing. The passion fruit juice and tamarind juice were nice (though the ones in Ochocielos in San Juan were tangier). The fishes (colirubia or yellowtail fusilier) were fried very nicely. They served two for each person with rice and beans. Simple yet delicious. They don't have desserts here though. They do not accept credit cards. We were initially told we could also pay with Paypal but this was not working too at that time. Cash is still the easiest way to pay here.

The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. The owners were very kind. However, I did…read moreget 12 mosquito bites, 9 on one leg, while eating there. Highly recommend dousing yourself in DEET before heading here, especially if you're going after 5pm!! The passionfruit and the tamarindo juices were delicious. It's a very casual, rustic setting with chickens roaming the grounds and a cute little dog.