It was a good spot with large portions. The service was great and food tasted very yummy…read more Quesadillas and guacamole were good.

Es un restaurante pequeño pero muy acogedor, tiene una decoración bonita y arte en las paredes. La…read morecomida salió rápido y sin errores, todo estaba muy rico. El servicio fue diligente y rápido. Cuenta con un ambiente familiar.

Fantastic food! The drinks were spicy and fresh. The fish tacos were perfectly filling and some of…read morethe best I've had before. The service was fantastic and welcoming. If you want a nice, light meal for a day in San Juan, I'd highly recommend.

La Madre in Viejo San Juan really hit the spot when we were all craving something other than hotel…read morefood--and specifically, good Mexican food. It absolutely delivered. The vibe was great, the food was fresh and well made, and the service was friendly overall. A fun bonus: we actually got to see the famous rock band Maná dining there, which was such a cool surprise! We ordered quite a bit--the chips and queso, chips and guac, hot sauce, tamale, rice and beans, kids cheese quesadilla, and veggie fajitas. The kids' quesadilla was a huge hit with our 5-year-old (who is a picky eater and devoured it). The veggie fajitas were decent and tasty, though for the price I would have liked a bit more on the plate in terms of sides. There was a small hiccup where cilantro was accidentally added to one of my dishes, and it did take quite a while for the corrected dish to come out, but they were very kind about it. That said, everything else was enjoyable and the overall experience was still very good. Overall, a great spot for solid Mexican food in Old San Juan with a fun atmosphere and fresh flavors.

I had a good experience at 5 de Mayo. I haven't been to their other locations but this was pretty…read moresolid Mexican for the most part. Both of us had different salads and the value was pretty reasonable ($20 for a large amount of carnitas or a bit more for a 10oz Churrasco). Service and atmosphere were both decent and I'll try some of the tacos next time. Both meats were solid (carnitas were flavorful and tender; maybe a bit too heavy on the salt). Would go back.

Ambiance is ok. Service on the other hand is awful to say the least. Food service was relatively…read morequick if you could find a waiter to take your order. Drinks took forever ( 45-60 minutes ) and this place is not that big. Unfortunately i would not recommend to dine in this place unless you don't mind waiting for hours without getting served .

Food is very tasty, local music ambiance hip and service was good! The ambiance is fun, hip and…read moreplenty of seating area! Great for family, friends and food is great! Drinks are great! I would have given a 5 stars if the tortillas tasted better. Also they give hot sauce but no salsa or cheese for the tortilla chips. I throw mines away

Local Mexican eatery that's easy to access, with outdoor seating and has a big menu. The service is…read moregreat and the food is delicious. I wanted to point out that during the pandemic, they were one of the FEW businesses who went out of their way to make sure everyone could buy food from their restaurants and treated everyone with respect. These are the kind of businesses that have my full support.

This place is kinda spartan, first-come, outside , but mostly under a covering, tables. It is among…read morefast food restaurant chains in this hood, but this is an interesting original. We waved as we walked in to a waiter, pointed to a seemingly available picnic table, and he waved that we were good to go, so we sat right away, at 7:45p...after that more tables opened up. Drinks: 1. Pina colada - no bueno...like a coconut ice, not pina colada. 2. Passion fruit juice with fresh mint - delicious! 3. Cherry juice drink with alcohol - wife liked it, and I thought it was good. Appetizers: 1. Beef empanadas- I thought the crust overpowered the meat and onion, but daughter and wife loved it. 2. Nachos - terrible. Chips were stale and cheese/beans covering was bare, but then they gave us additional refried beans in a little cup, and straight I thought the refried beans were delicious. 3. Baha fish tacos - phenomenal!!! Entrees: 1 Chicken fajitas: disappointing. The spicing was off, on the chicken, and the guacamole was mostly sour cream. 2. Steak fajitas: very good and way better than the chicken Service was quick and the staff knew their stuff, but it took a long time to get the bill because other tables came in.

Had a great lunch on a Saturday here. Baja fish tacos were awesome - definitely recommend those…read more Also really liked the frozen mojito. Ceviche tacos were alright, not my favorite flavor.

Entramos por casualidad, pero quedamos encantados!! El sazón de la comida estaba bien rica, creo…read moreque cualquier mexicano estaría feliz aquí. Ordenamos las tostadas de camarones (mi plato favorito), tacos de pescado, y los frijoles. Todo estaba sabroso. Las porciones y el precio eran muy razonables. El lugar no tiene mucho espacio, pero atienden bien rápido. Solo que los asientos son muy altos, así que no lo recomiendo para familias con niños chiquitos. Great food! Recommend the shrimp tostadas. The order of beans was also good, reminded me of my childhood meals lol. Space is tight, but you'll get seated quickly as the staff are pretty attentive. Prices are pretty reasonable and the portions are fair.

The food is good FRESH and presentation is nice I like that you can see them cooking in the back…read morefrom the bar area. Mexican vibe for certain. Didn't have any cocktails but the service is impeccable. I do recommend the only thing I wish was that the ceviche was spicy. But still good without heat!

If you're in San Juan, don't miss Marilyn's Place--especially if Alex is bartending. His Piña…read moreColadas are hands down the best I've ever had: perfectly smooth, flavorful, and unforgettable. On top of that, Alex's friendly, welcoming vibe makes the whole experience even better. A must-visit spot!

Service and checking in for refills was non existent.menu on Yelp is totally different. Basically…read moretacos and nachos. We showed up at 1:15 and the first thing the server said was, "we will not have any food ready for 15-20 minutes." No welcome, could be considered to be rude, no care. Only seating is on sidewalk. Server disappears for 10 to 15 minutes. I would not come back if the food was free. Food is no better than Taco Bell.