I went here with some old friends who were here in PR for what seems like a semi annual visit since…read morethey love the island. I went to Tomate without knowing too much, but the Margaritas were excellent, their recipe for Micheladas, out of this world, and my Tacos de Asada (Steak) , OMG, so awesome. The service was top notch. I really wish them their best. My friends were extremely happy with their meal. SO much that they put it on the "need to go back list".

Had dinner here on my first night in Puerto Rico. I had the Carne Asada tacos with flour tortillas…read more My husband had the chicken fajitas and then we got the shots flight. The tacos were very good not very filling. If you are super hungry, you definitely need a side or an appetizer along with them. The salsa was very flavorful and had a nice kick. My husband enjoyed his fajitas. I tasted a piece of the chicken and it wasn't really bursting with flavor but still good. About halfway through our meal live music started to play. It was a little loud, but not too loud that we couldn't hear each other talking. Cute environment waitress was really friendly. It's somewhere I would revisit and recommend.

We walked in on a Saturday evening around 5:30. There was a ten minute wait…read more The woman who seemed to be in charge got us seated and took our order. Our 5 year old son was with us and super whiny because he was tired from traveling all day. While it was dinner time she let us order "the baby" pancakes which was so sweet. He fell asleep before the food got there. It took maybe 10-15 minutes for the food to come. My mojito was lovely as was everything we had. Couldn't eat it all so we took the leftovers back to the hotel. Definitely a casual locals place. Also incredibly accommodating and kind to us just stopping in for a meal. Also good price - it was right about $50. Would have been much more in the states. If you're at a hotel in the area, take the walk over. And after dinner, walk down a few blocks to the beach to walk off some of the food. I recommend.

Passed by this place when I was exploring the area on my first day. Food looked good at the window…read moreand decided to dine here after I went to pick up some things at the drug store. When I got back, the place was packed. I waited on line and they really didn't have tables for solo diners. The first available table was a 4-seat table. They reluctantly gave it to me. I ordered pernil, arroz y gandules, maduros a side of steamed veggies and malta. The food arrived and the drink never did despite me asking my server. They were busy but the restaurant was small and there were enough servers to hold down the fort. There's definitely a management issue here. Anyway, the food was pretty good. Don't recommend the steamed veggies though. They were not fresh. I ended up getting takeout of ribs and rice & beans one night. I called ahead and it was over 20 mins before I went to pick up and still had to wait even though I ordered prepared foods that they had ready. Ribs were a tad dry but pretty good. Rice & beans were great. Also got breakfast one day. El tipico which was pretty good. Loved the mangu. The jugo de parcha (passionfruit juice) was pure sugar. Overall, pretty good food but the attitude from every single staff member is bad. Wait is long. Let's say 3.5 stars cuz food is good. Do with that info what you will.

Amazing tacos and a great first stop once we arrived in San Juan! My friend and I love coming here;…read moreit's our 3rd visit! The tacos are amazing; diverse flavors and you will leave feeling full and satisfied! We arrived around 1pm on Cinco De Mayo and got seated immediately because there's lots of space on the second floor! The service was great! Once we ordered the food arrived within 10 minutes. I will say it is Hot upstairs because it's a covered patio. Not much circulation so wear something light :) Happy Hour is daily starting at 6pm!

The tacos here are consistently delicious. But, the service significantly takes away from the…read moreexperience. Staff is always inattentive, with long wait times to place orders, receive food, and even request the check. It's common to have to flag someone down cause servers are chitchatting rather than checking on customers. The drinks aren't that great either. But I tried all of the tacos and they kinda fire.

Hijole was definitely one of my favorite meals while I was in PR. To start, they bring everyone a…read moresample of their frozen Margarita - delicious!!! All of their food was super fresh, I was very impressed with the quality of the fish. The fish tacos and ceviche were both delicious. They also give complimentary chips and salsa. Staff was super nice on the 2 occasions I came here. I would definitely come back!!

We tried Hijole while staying at the Fairmont San Juan, and honestly, it was just okay. The food is…read moreon the greasy side--pretty much everything seems to be fried. If you want grilled chicken, you need to specifically ask for it, or you'll likely get something that looks boiled or just oily. Customer service was average--not rude, but not particularly organized. Had to keep going back several times for basic silverware and forgot side dishes. Convenient location if you're staying nearby, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

We came here for some drinks. The margaritas here were okay. The servers were nice and really…read moreefficient. The restaurant overall was clean and very well themed. Unfortunately, we did not eat here. We just enjoyed a couple of drinks. I would definitely be back because these margaritas where great!

We stopped here right off the plane from Delaware to get lunch. We ordered queso fundido and…read moreguacamole. Both portions were delicious and HUGE. Then I got mahi tacos and my husband got the chicken burrito bowl. Both were fresh tasting and very good. The server was very accommodating to us, allowing us to have the huge booth to make things easier for us with our 6 month old and very helpful when she pulled a Coca Cola down onto me and her. Would recommend for a good sit down lunch near the airport.

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!

Consistently great food. We know because we went there twice and would have gone three if we were…read morein Puerto Rico long enough. Best Mexican food you will find in PR. Service was fast and polite. Perfect environment! We got pico and chips, fajitas, chimichangas (wet and normal are both so good), and nachos.

We decided to try Mexican food while in Puerto Rico to see if it was better than what's available…read moreto us back home. We were NOT disappointed. Service was great, our waitress was super sweet and treated us like family. The fajitas are delicious, pico de gallo was fresh and so good. You do not get chips and salsa like you do in the US restaurants but we didn't mind. The portions were big enough to satisfy.

Was looking for a Mexican restaurant in the area and found this little place on Yelp…read more The nachos were served fast and the service was excellent. The server was very attentive and checked on us frequently. I recommend Taco Naco to anyone in the Carolina area.

We were on our way shopping and found this place on Yelp. Very quaint place with optional outdoor…read moreseating if you're feeling up to it. The food here was great! I was able to sample most of the dishes here. The chicken burrito is LARGE. I did wish there was vegetables of some sort rolled up but it's a very large portion of chicken in there. I ordered the tacos el Yucatán which was two shrimp and two fish tacos. I'm not the biggest fan of seafood tacos... but they proved me wrong! The shrimp tacos were so flavorful. I'd definitely go back for more. The fish tacos were maybe one of the better fish tacos I've had but I'd say the shrimp stole the show. The fish tacos had a thicker breading making them feel heavy. The accompanying sauces were also fantastic to add some heat or sweetness if desired. I would've bought a bottle to go if possible.

Good food, service and nice ambience. The major challenge is the parking on busy dates.read more

This is a nice little hidden gem in the area. I understand the reason for visiting Puerto Rico is…read morefor the Puerto Rican food. BUT, at times you want something different. This place was pretty busy for a Tuesday night. We were seated immediately and noticed they had a great happy hour deal. The decor was colorful and true to its Latin roots. My friends ordered margaritas but did not like them because the balance of liquor and flavorings did not meet the standards what we felt was a good margarita. Their nachos were delicious and their tacos were flavorful and very filling. Overall, good eats and fun atmosphere.

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.