I was quickly running out of nights on vacation and had yet to try mofongo, but we were absolutely sun-wasted and wanted to get takeout. The Terruño staff was great at the bar, whipping up a nice skinny margarita to make my wait more pleasant. There was live music in the dining room which is right up my alley, but alas we were in pjs and ready to return to the house for some a/c and sleepy eating. I got my mofongo with lobster and garlic cream sauce. Absolutely divine! More food than I could stomach, literally, so it was all I could do to finish the lobster part, which was tender and delectable with the sauce. You won't go wrong with that dish, at least! read more

Place was in the Kiosko strip..I think #20. Place seemed inviting, played music after 6:30pm. The is a slight view of the beach if you sit closer to the back. Server was friendly. We only got 3 items of food: Longaniza, Bacalaitos and Octupus salad with Pulpo. Longaniza was deep friend with chimichurri sauce (was not the deep color I was expecting) tasted like pork chop chunks, octopus salad my hubby ate said it need more olive oil and the pieces were not consistent and chunky; there were pieces that were too small-he said it didn't taste bad but a traditional octopus salad. The prices were way over: Maybe other meals are worth it but I probably would not visit again read more

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1 star. hard no. there's no way these aren't mostly fake reviews. went to Terruño with my family for lunch and deeply regret it. our server was completely disengaged from start to finish. no warmth, no urgency, no apparent interest in whether we were having any kind of experience at all. the food took over an hour. for lunch. when it finally showed up, it was cold. not slightly, genuinely cold. and tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp that wasn't on. the drinks listed as cocktails were effectively mocktails. if alcohol was involved, it had long since left the building. then came the bill. our server stood over us and asked how much we wanted to tip. i said i'd enter it myself. he told us his machine "doesn't work like that." it works like that everywhere. we selected the minimum and left. nothing about this experience was worth the time or money. caribbean food in this city has a high bar. Terruño clears none of it. skip it entirely. Reply to Owner: Since the owner replied to essentially call me a liar, let me just say that is absolutely ridiculous. The table next to us also complained about the cold food and we talked about it with them. There was also a table of 4 guys on the other side of us who had been waiting for their food almost as long as us. They complained, too. Several tables were looking around wondering where their food was. To say this isn't known doesn't make sense. Either Hector is not at his own restaurant or he isn't paying attention. read more

When visiting Puerto Rico, you definitely need to go to the Kioscos in Luquillo. It's a very long row of nearly 60 family-owned businesses selling food, drinks, and souvenirs! Best part is right behind the row of kiosks is the beach! It's so pretty. While walking through, we could smell the Pinchios cooking at Terruño, so we had to get some! We ordered the chicken pinchio and a side of rice and beans! It was very tasty, and we were able to sit and enjoy the ocean view right in front of us. read more

Terruño - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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It was a last minute stop on our way back to hotel!it was almost closing time but the best decision and the staff was welcoming! Such delicious food! We had the calamari which was so good! We had the fried plantain stuffed spicy crab. And plantain stuff chicken breast wrapped in bacon and it was so good! My husband ate most of that but he loved it. Such good authentic food! Best stop of the trip so far. The atmosphere was fun and family friendly! They had bongo drums out and a few kids played by them, it was fun to watch. The waitress was so awesome! She gave us all the yummy suggestion and we finished our meal off with tres leche which was the perfect finish to a good meal! Def recommend trying this while in Puerto Rico! read more

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Came here for a bite. Had the bacalaitos which were crunchy and flavorful. We also had the longanizas which were deep fried and looked like pork chop chunks. Tasted good but not the way I usually like them which is on the grill. Had an octopus salad that had a lot of octopus but not enough olive oil so it just tasted blah. The mojitos were ok. Couldn't understand the $8.00 mojito which was perfectly priced but $6.00 for grapefruit juice with no alcohol..... not cool. The staff was very nice and the place had live music so the ambiance made up for the meal. I will definitely come back and try a different meal. read more

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Three words.. get their mofongo. Four additional words: with creamy garlic sauce. Service is friendly, but they're busy even when they don't appear busy. But really who cares because their mofongo is so good. read more

Visited Luquillo last week and had to leave a review! We stopped here because everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and when we walked in there was a guy playing live (and he was amazing). So the vibes were lively and relaxing. Then we ordered a few things to try among four of us, and we LOVED everything we ordered. Would highly recommend: (1) the tostones filled with spicy crab, (2) bacalaitos, (3) mofongo filled with shrimp, (4) piononitos. I will say, when we asked our server what is the one item we should try, she immediately suggested the Piononitos and she was right. We ate too quickly so didn't take any pictures but I wish we could have eaten here again! read more

Terruño - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

This is the kiosk to stop at in Luquillo. The mofongo was the best we had during our trip- especially with the creamy garlic sauce. There's plenty of seating with views to the water, and the service was good both times we stopped (it was so good that we came back a second night for more!). We also sampled some appetizers and sides, along with the coconut rice - every single thing was good. But you need to get the mofongo with the creamy garlic sauce. read more

This spot came recommended and since it's close to where we're staying in Luquillo, it felt like a perfect match- especially because my husband has been craving Chuleta (pork chop) Can Can, a Puerto Rican favorite. Terruño is one of the many restaurants along this popular strip- but it might be the only one with live music and this was a definite plus. We were greeted immediately and seated at a table right in front of the band that was playing familiar tunes with their own upbeat, "salsafied" twist. Unfortunately, most of my food and drinks didn't keep up with the vibe. We started with sorrullos (cornmeal fritters) and mini meat alcapurrias. The fritters were disappointing and tasted like they had been stretched with flour missing that rich cornmeal flavor. Hubs likes his meat alcapurrias though. My guava sangria missed the mark with barely any noticeable alcohol and my husband's two piña coladas were weak as well. I ended up switching to water. My mahi-mahi was way flavorful and garlicky- but that sucker was rock-hard. My husband was in heaven though, savoring his massive, well-seasoned chuleta can-can. At least our server was incredibly sweet- definitely the highlight of the meal. read more

I've been back a few more times and will continue to come back. Terruño has proven to be consistent. Over the weekend we returned with some colleagues after a fun office outing at Las Tinajas in Fajardo. This time I went with the grouper ceviche and my wife the coconut rice with grouper. The ceviche was prepared with some passion fruit which was a nice unique touch. I ordered it with mofongo but I think I would have preferred to get it with tostones so I could place the pieces of fish on the tostones. The coconut rice with grouper was excellent. I'd recommend both. I also recommend the arañitas. The order comes with three big crunchy arañitas than can be cut into smaller pieces and shared. Perfect as an appetizer or a side. I know I should try the other restaurants at the Luquillo Kioskos to compare, but it's hard when this place is so good. read more

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Faces the ocean - food was very flavorful, drinks were okay - but all the food was delicious! read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by on our way to Las Croabas, and overall we enjoyed our meal. The place was pretty catered to tourists as it is off a big beach in Luquillo, and had many Puerto Rican classics. We shared a fish dish and the chicken mofongo. The fish was okay, but the highlight was the chicken smothered in garlic sauce. I personally found the mofongo to be a little tougher than preferred, but the chicken was so tender and the sauce super flavorful. Everything was pretty pricey, but you did get a large portion. I recommend checking this place out if you are in the area for a beach day! read more

Terruño - Fish with rice and beans (left), and chicken mofongo (right) - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Beautiful beach front restaurant. Reasonable prices and big portions. My friends and I shared 4 different dishes. We had the crispy rabbit, stuffed plantains with shrimp with steak, spicy crab on plantains, grilled chicken and salad. Friendly service, and quick. We liked all the food and we had leftover. read more

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Tried Terruño today and had a mixed experience overall. We ordered the langosta (lobster) in both medium and small sizes--flavor was good, but it felt a bit overcooked for my taste (7.5/10). Served with fries and the fries were a little cold. On the other hand, the mofongo con camarones en salsa blanca was absolutely delicious--great flavor and perfectly done (9/10). Definitely a highlight. For appetizers, the queso frito with guava sauce was amazing--crispy, flavorful, and the sauce paired really well. We also had the stuffed fried sweet plantain with churrasco, which was another winner. It was well prepared and topped with a creamy white sauce that brought everything together nicely. Drinks were the downside. The sangria wasn't very good, and the mango juice tasted watered down and not natural. I wish I could give a better overall review, but that was my experience today. Hopefully it was just an off day because the food definitely has potential. read more

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Love this meal so much. The live music was so fun to witness. What a great accompaniment to our fantastic dinner. We had a wonderful server. We loved the appetizer of crab on plantains. Super tasty and I love the sauces. For dinner, we got half a lobster and Mofongo. I love the lobster more. I didn't love the Mofongo as much. It kind of had a pesto taste to it, but that's because we got chimichurri sauce. The lobster was to die for. I love the sauce. We ended the day with Leah, which was really tasty. The most expensive meal we had in Puerto Rico, but by far one of the best. For dinner. read more

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This kiosk is in a great location, right next to Luquillo beach. We wanted to try some Puerto Rican dishes, and this place has plenty to offer. We were seated in pleasant half-outdoor type of area where a performer was playing guitar and other instruments. Drinks/apps: We of course got a pina colada and a mojito, which hit the spot. I did ask for some waters which the waiter forgot about, but we eventually got them. We ordered some fried queso with guava sauce because we were intrigued by the combination. It was very delicious! The flavors go so well together, I would encourage everyone to try it. We also got chicharrones de kan kan, which were crispy, chewy and salty. They came with some mayo-ketchup and plantain fries. Yum! Entrees: for our mains we ordered a fried red snapper and a mofongo stuffed with shrimp. I unfortunately received chicken instead of shrimp. It was still really good, so I didn't end up saying anything. The garlic sauce made the dish so much more flavorful. TL;DR: I enjoyed this restaurant, it had a fun, laid back vibe and the food was good overall! I would recommend trying the fried queso and chicharron apps, they were my favorites. read more

Terruño - Mofongo with chicken, fried red snapper, fried sweet plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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The service here was terrible, the restaurant was half empty at lunch time yet it still took over an hour for us to get 3 dishes of food. We ordered the grilled octopus appetizer and it was so chewy we couldn't eat it. The rest of our food came out completely cold and didn't even taste good. All around terrible. read more

Terruño is the best! One of my favorite restaurants in Puerto Rico. I've been four times and each time it has been outstanding. I love their mofongo. Today I tried the coconut rice with fish based on a recommendation from a friend. It was delicious. I highly recommend it. Their mojitos and margaritas are also very good. read more

Terruño - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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#20 RUN DONT WALK The food was 4/5 the food was Delicious! Had chicken and grouper fish and both were delicious and well prepared and seasoned. The fish was in a garlic sauce. The sauce was perfectly seasoned and creamy. Fish could've been a bit more well done otherwise it was DELICIOUS! The rice was on the softer side. Very well seasoned! The service was 5/5 He was attentive, upstairs alone yet greeted and checked on us as though we were the only family there. The ambiance was 5/5 It's the "rooftop" view for me! Def eat on the 2nd floor. Every angle up there is magnificent and you don't have to worry about bugs! Two thumbs up and will certainly return!! read more

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I couldn't stop thinking about the Cheluta Kan Kan since we had dinner there the first night we arrived, therefore, had it again. I can't say enough about the pork chops. They had a singer and she was good. I guess they had a famous singer there too. She performed as well. She was really good. Too bad I didn't understand Spanish. Our waitress was ok. We split the bill and she under charged us. So she asked another waitress to help her flag us down so they can ask us to pay an additional $10. She apologized and we were fine paying. So no big deal. It's just that she was the one who split the bill and told us how much we owed. She must have been new because she didn't know that her credit card machine can split the bill vs her using her phone calculator. SMH they still get 5/5 stars. read more

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So this is a very popular restaurant in a very popular busy area with tourist and locals alike. I am originally from Puerto Rico so I knew what I was walking in, we went on December 30 around 7pm and every place was packed with long wait times for table and food. So if you during holidays or popular vacation times , I recommend that you go earlier in the day. We had the sampler and it was delicious , everything item was freshly fried and tasty. We each ordered a stuffed mofongo , we selected the red snapper one , the octopus one, chicken one and steak one. They were fresh , flavorful and all the proteins were tender. I think the pricing was fair , before tip it was $141 for a big sampler, 4 mofongos, 3 alcoholic drinks and 2 sodas. There was live music and it was quite nice but it was a bit loud. read more

The vibe here was perfect for a meal after a long day at the beach. The live music made it enjoyable for all. The service is slow indeed but I wouldn't say it is a con here since that's how it is in almost every restaurant in Puerto Rico that I have been to. They take their own sweet time in getting the food ready but the servers are pretty nice at the same time. I was told there would be a 45 minute waiting time but the table was ready in under 10 minutes. I had the coconut rice with fish and shrimp mofongo. The coconut rice was sweet as expected, the fish was fresh and the quantity was huge. It came with a side of breaded plantains. The shrimp mofongo on the other hand was not my favorite as the mofongo wasn't as creamy and flavorful as other restaurants and the shrimp was a tad bit overcooked. read more

Terruño - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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I came 40 minutes before closing and I got a flane and shrimp cocktail. They both took forever to come and the floor was really slippery. There was live music which kinda was hard to hear the waiter talk because of it. The shrimo was okay. read more

Terruño - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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The night we came they had live music and it was such a vibe. The staff was super friendly and accommodating! I order the ceviche. It was tasty but I expected more flavor. My bf ordered the chuleta and that was so delicious! Tender but still had the perfect amount of crunch/ crisp to it. Overall I'd come here again! read more

Terruño - Ceviche - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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If you're in liquillo well honey please stop here! The service is wonderful the staff is great the ambiance is amazing they have a wraon playing live music and a wonderful little girl dancing to the beats. This place is very family oriented they give out color books for the little ones and they do service fries and chicken fingers . My kids luv lol . I order the fried stuffed red snapper (with seafood). With a side of toaston read more

We came in around 4 on a Tuesday doing our own food tour of kiosks. Front doors 2 friendly ladies inviting you in, saw great menu wanting lobster and cool music. Unfortunately we were there 10-15 mins no server stopped by. It was not busy maybe 3-4 other tables had couples. Place was empty. We left. Sorry not able to review the food. read more

Terruño - Entry - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Good service and food. Enjoyed Ceviche de Mero (Grouper with fresh onions and lime). Not to busy for a Saturday and the Sea breeze beckons one to relax and enjoy. read more

Such a lively place. Music and people. The alcapurias were delicious. The pork chop Kan-Kan was good too. Crispy and delicious pork skin with a succulent pork chop. The rice with crab wasn't terrific, but it had some good flavor, just not much crab. The service, well, there are some very attentive waiters here. We just didn't have one of them. There are guys working here, hustling, back and forth between the bar, the kitchen and their tables. Unfortunately, our waitress seemed disinterested. I understand busy kitchens and staff, but simple requests like salt and pepper or garlic sauce took 10-15 minutes to deliver. I hate to complain about service, but waiting 15 mins to get your drink order taken tells me it's the waitress not the restaurant. read more

The food was ok but no so great so many choice to pick here since its a bunch of kiosks. Price little expensive and not air conditioned only fans was too hot as well. read more

Terruño - Grilled chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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Amazing Puerto Rican, food, great ambience, and a overall good feel of what Puerto Rico it's all about. I came here twice and had to have the same Mofongo dish. The texture is immaculate, and the flavor is intense, but not overpowering. On the downside, I didn't put five stars because I ordered a passionfruit juice and it was anything but homemade or passionfruit flavor. I opted for water, but everyone else that ordered piña colada and drinks say they were good. Whether your tourist or a local, please make sure to get this place a try. I came here two nights in a row. Because it was that good the empanadas are also great, and if you're going to order the Mofongo, make sure it is with Carne Frita. Also props to our server who didn't have to write anything and memorize all of our tables order to the T! read more

Terruño - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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Everything was amazing!! Meat well seasoned and top tier!! Drinks are all great too. You cannot go wrong! Best toor ive had In puerto rico

We had a large party but were seated right away. The drinks we ordered were good. The stuffed chicken was amazing, however the chuleta can can was overcooked and dry. Table service was great. The live music that evening was a talented flute and sax player and it wasnt too loud for conversation. read more

Terruño - Chuleta can can - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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Top-notch service, food, and location. My husband and I came here for our last night in Luquillo. We weren't sure where we wanted to go, but we stumbled upon this place when we noticed it was fairly busy and had a nice patio by the ocean. We were seated immediately on a Sunday night around 5:00 PM. Service was quick and friendly - we ordered drinks and appetizers immediately. I got the long island iced tea (delicious & boozy) and we got the fried cheese. We also later got sangria since they were running a 2 for $12 deal. For food, we both ordered the mofongo - I got mine with Creole sauce and shrimp, which my husband got the garlic sauce and sausage. We were in loooove with the mofongo! So much flavor!! We were sent off with a sunset and live music to end our meal. 10/10! read more

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It was right before Christmas and the atmosphere was vibrant. Live music by Roberto Carreras. We shared the shark bites and I had the grilled grouper with garlic cream sauce. Quite tasty. Service was friendly and I could tell they enjoyed working there. Terruño is in a strip mall where we found some great souvenir shops. And the beach is right across the street which was great for taking photos. read more

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At Terreñu, the evening didn't begin with a menu--it began with music. Soft, swaying, instrumental notes floated through the open air like the scent of spice. A guitar strummed gently in the background, each chord curling into the candlelight, smooth and subtle like a simmer. It wasn't loud--it lingered, low and lovely, as if the breeze itself was strumming strings. And then came the food. First--the maduros. Golden, glistening, gorgeously caramelized. Each bite was a warm whisper, sugar-sweet and butter-brushed, edges kissed with char. They tasted like sunlight held too long in your hands--soft, slow, and impossibly good. A hush fell over our table as we chewed, overcome by their simple, sticky perfection. Then arrived the chuleta kan kan--and it stole the spotlight. A towering, triumphant cut of pork, with a crackling crown of crispy chicharrón curling skyward. The bone jutted out like a handle on a throne, and the meat? Juicy, smoky, tender as truth. Every bite was bold--seasoned with soul, seared with heat, and layered with flavor that lingered like a final chord. The crisp skin snapped beneath my teeth with the satisfaction of applause. Beside it, the arroz con habichuelas--humble, hearty, and honest. The rice was cloud-like, light and fluffy, while the beans swam in a velvety broth rich with herbs and heat. It grounded the meal, brought warmth to the plate, and filled the spaces the meat left behind. The music continued--unspoken, but expressive. Strings singing stories, rhythms rippling like the tide, wrapping around each dish as if they were dancing partners. It made every bite feel choreographed, every moment a movement. Terreñu is more than a meal--it's a multisensory memory. Flavor, texture, and tone all play their parts in perfect harmony. I left full--not just in my stomach, but in my spirit. If food is a language, Terreñu speaks fluently--and with feeling. read more

El ceviche - me gusto el toque de la parcha, pero realmente me preocupo me cayera bien; ya que NO se veia, ni sabia, ni la textura era fresco.... Los tostones bien y pedi agua de coco con jimador tequila blanco, pero Estaba y sabia bien agua.. el muchacho Javier educado, pero pe falta coneccion con el cliente.. solo tomo orden, paso y pregunto todo bien? Pero....corazon, eso es lo que hara la diferencia $$$$.... Pero para nada vuelvo... read more

So so good. We traveled all over the island and came back here because of how amazing it was. Highly recommend their seafood Mofongo and crab Tostones! read more

Wanted to order takeout and the lady at the front was rude and told me they don't give out desert?

Delicious!!! Come here! They did not disappoint! The chicken asapao was delish and the pinonons were bomb!!! And best croquettes I've ever had and I'm Cuban I know good croquettes read more

Terruño - Caribbean Near Me - Luquillo, Puerto Rico

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