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.

Whenever I visit Puerto Rico, I request the window seat that over looks Bebo's when we land, so I…read morecan see how many people are in line because that's my first stop. True Story

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

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

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 brisket is life changing. I've never even left a review on yelp before but this was so good I…read morehad to.

We stopped here following a recommendation from someone who had been before. Everything we sampled…read morewas incredibly delicious - it was hard to pick just one favorite. We had a variety of smoked meats, the mahi mahi over coconut rice, and the smoked pastrami. Their sides were also really good, and so were the mixed drinks. The outside seating was made comfortable with numerous fans and cover for rain/sun. The service was also great. You will definitely want to make a reservation ahead of time.

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 stopped here on the road between Ponce and San Juan, and since we didn't have a lot of time, we…read moredidn't wander too far down the Ruta del Lechon (Pork Highway). This place is right on the main highway, it's huge and packed so plan accordingly: we arrived before noon on a Friday, so we probably got one of the last parking spots (there's a guy managing or charging in the parking lot? not sure) and the line was manageable. A large group and some buses showed up after us, so it got really crowded! Anyway, we had a short line, had no idea what we were doing to order (I should have researched better) but pointed and nodded, and with some help from the nice people in line, ended up with two huge platters of pork, rice and some other sides - way more food that we probably needed. The food: delicious! I would say our #2 favorite meal in Puerto Rico, after Marmalade (but that was more than 10x the price!) The pork was delicious, juicy, flavorful, and the crackling was to die for! I wish they would package those and sell them - probably only good fresh, though. Rice and sides were adequate: my son tried to be healthy and said the salad and potatoes were ok, but you're really there for the pork. Cost etc.: we paid less than $50 for 2 enormous plates of food and some sodas. It was enough for 3 lunch servings, plus enough leftovers for 2 people to have the rest for dinner - so I guess 5 servings? The wait was not bad early on a weekday, but they must get incredibly overrun on weekends. It is entertaining to see the pork cooking on a spit (please don't come if you are vegetarian and sensitive to such things) and watch them hacking away with machetes. My husband wondered if the machetes are the same once used for sugar cane!

During our trip to Puerto Rico, we made a stop at a lechónera- a restaurant that serves lechón (one…read moreof PR's unofficial national dishes), which is a whole, slow-roasted pig. This restaurant is just one of many open-air roadside spots that serve lechón along "La Ruta del Lechón", aka the "pork highway" in Guavate. We got a half pound of lechon along with Mamposteao, which was delicious and filling. The pork skin hit a level of shatteringly crispy texture that I have never had from non-fried pork skin. We came later in the day, which unfortunately meant that the pork was slightly dried out. However, the texture and flavor of the lechón was absoutely delicious. It's a "build your own box" style restaurant where you choose which sides you want on the dipslay. Besides the mamposteao there were also other delicious-looking sides such as plantains/mofongo, beans, fruit, etc. There's a small parking lot outside the restaurant- one where the rule is you can only back your car into your parking space. Interesting. Would definetely come to try lechón here again!

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.