Great place. Excellent local Puerto Rican food. Don't just walk by - exterior looks don't do justice to the food on offer here. Go with the servers recommendation and you'll have a great meal. Excellent attention and suggestions from our server. Just a simple street bar service excellent food. When busy you may not get a table as this pub is small, but a great atmosphere. read more

so good we went back to back for dinner twice! absolutely amazingly attentive service, cozy & intimate atmosphere + delicious drinks & tastebud tingling puerto rican bites. quickly became a favorite, 10/10 would def recommend. read more

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Okay I didn't get a picture of the food but honestly there's no need. Get the skirt steak with the rice. It is SO GOOD. I have been there twice in the last 4 years on my vacations to PR and I think about it alllll the time. I'm from Buffalo and wish I could go there constantly. I want to learn how to make it somehow. There is no dish like it. The rice is sooo flavorful and the peppers add so much moisture to the rice which is already really great. The steak is soo tender too. I honestly couldn't say enough about this dish. Make sure to make a reservation! read more

Great food, nice atmosphere (think Gastro pub), and very busy! They had TVs on which you can watch while you eat/drink, pending on where you sit. I ordered the grilled chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and it was really tasty! I think the mashed potatoes had milk or dairy in it, fyi. read more

Waiter's Gastro Bar - Bar area - Latin American Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Just around the block from our hotel, we decided to try Waiter's for dinner. The service was good. When we first entered the restaurant, there weren't any other patrons. As it got busier, it took the waiter more time to get to us. The restaurant was very casual and comfortable. The temperature was cool inside with the air conditioning. Sadly they did not have the appetizer we had hoped to try. They made it up to us with a complementary dessert. The coconut flan was delicious. We shared a skirt steak rice and fried pork Mofongo. Both were flavorful. The servings were generous. The rice included Amarillos. If you are in the area Waiter's is it excellent option for dining. read more

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This spot was an easy walk from the Hilton where we're staying. They sat us on the patio, which was a bit empty as it only had 2 tables and not much decor. While the waiter was nice, the service was incredibly slow in ordering our food and waiting for our food. We started with the Gouda and guava bites, which were a tad underwhelming as it was basically cubed cheese- the sauce was good though. This was our first time having mofungo and it did not disappoint. My crab one had great flavor and spice, but needed more sauce to complement the plantains. My husband got the crab, steak, and avocado and said the steak was cooked well. read more

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Delicious food and friendly service! Drinks were good as well! One of my favorite meals of my trip.

I came in here with my service dog. We arrived that day from New York City and were staying across the street at Condado Vanderbilt. It had good reviews but zero people inside. The manager refused to seat us, saying Puerto Rico only allows service dogs for blind and downs syndrome. I've been to PR 4+ times and know they follow US ADA law. My sister is also downs syndrome. What he was saying was BS... we just went next door and gave Cayo Blanco- which was packed- our business!! I've never had an issue with my service dog in PR, shocked an EMPTY PLACE in a high end area would be the first and only. Waiter's Gastro Bar violated the law and the manager had no idea what he was doing read more

Waiter's Gastro Bar - Rules Waiters's Gastrobar violated - Latin American Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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First time in PR and we are foodies. This has to be the best food we have had so far! Absolutely delicious. Not one complaint . Service was great. We also had the Flan de coco but ate it before I could get a picture. It was delicious. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to get a table. The sitting area was great we were also provided a lil table lamp which came in handy because it was getting dark outside. read more

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Best meal I had in San Juan! The Paella Jibara (meat paella) was delicious and the side of beans recommended by the bartender was surprisingly flavorful. The portion for one was huge, enough to split between two meals. But the highlight was the house made hot sauce! I also tried flan for the first time and enjoyed it. read more

Waiter's Gastro Bar - Flan - Latin American Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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A brilliant take on comfort food and Puerto Rican cuisine. Delicious mofongo and guava sauces. No reservations required and right on the strip! Easy access. excellent service., and exceptional food. I've never eaten or ordered wings and ribs, but they were highly recommended by our server. So, I heard the call and the bonus was guava sauce! Holy moly donut shop. A must order to slather on all foods. My husband ordered the crab paella and loved it! Waiters will be a must visit on our next trip to Puerto Rico! read more

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The food was incredible, I had the grilled Mahi with a creole sauce and rice and beans. My wife had the coconut shrimp, it was very good. My daughter had the coconut crab rice, she loved it. We had the fried Mahi bites, they were amazing. We all agreed it was the best food in Puerto Rico! Edwin, our waiter was friendly and prompt. Service was great! The ambiance nothing too crazy, but very cozy. I will be back! read more

Our waiter knew some things! He recommended the entrees we chose and he was absolutely correct. The scene is what I prefer, local ambiance. Possibly the best bites of food I've had in years, definitely in the top 5, and I've eaten food all over the world. read more

Waiter's Gastro Bar - Empanadas, soup of the day, Puerto Rican cheese in guava sauce - Latin American Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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This is our second time visiting this location and it was equally amazing as the first time. I had the ribs - the sauce is phenomenal. The service is always great - the right mix of checking on you and leaving you be. You won't go wrong at Waiter's. read more

Came by waiters in San juan for the 2nd time. And Billy took care of once again. BILLY makes 5his place so comfortable. He is so amazing and so funny. We were here in feb for my wife and son birthday. And he made such a great time for us. That I told him we will return. So I kept my promise, and he remembered us. I truly recommend 5his location. Thank you Billy for everything. Take care papa. We will return once again to see you and enjoy the food which shows our true puerto rican heritage. Thks read more

Unhelpful, mostly rude bartender. Food might be okay but the place was filthy (don't use the bathroom) and we decided to have our drinks and leave. read more

Drinks - great! Ice cold beer and the whiskey shot is better than Screwball If you love seafood, get the Waiter's Paella! Very generous seafood. The seasoning and taste is authentic and flavorful The server was really attentive There's a small outdoor seating where you can people gaze and get fresh air read more

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Every single plate was so darn good! Every bite forced me to do a happy face in my seat! The service was on point! This place is absolutely authentic to Puerto Rican culture! I can't express enough how much more amazing it is read more

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Best mofongo of my life. I recommend the mofongo with pork ropa vieja topped with creole sauce. Good service and great vibes.

Did not miss the opportunity to eat here!! We went twice during our week in PR. The outside isn't much to see, but the food, service and ambiance is amazing. We started with Halibut bites appetizers and Yuca con Mojo. Dinner was Paella, my favorite food from growing up!!! AND don't miss the RUM Old Fashioned, we bought the Barrilito Rum and make them at home, fondly remembering our last trip to my Homeland. read more

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Don't just pay, check your itemized bill first! When it came time to pay, the bill seemed a little high but I gave my credit card anyone. Before I left, I ran the numbers in my head and it was high. I asked for an itemized receipt and the server had included a $20+ item on my bill. He agreed it was a mistake but the manager refused to credit my payment and do it right. He said come back the next day and I'd get my item for free. Travel didn't allow this. Scam!!!! (the food was good) read more

We just got back from a week in beautiful Puerto Rico and I gotta say This had to be one of the best meals we ate while We were there. This place doesn't look like much from the outside But The food makes up for it in a big way. Started with the soup of the day. It was a vegetable soup with shredded pork and shredded chicken Which was so big in flavor It tasted like somebody's grandmother made it in the kitchen. Lots of love I can tell. The Gouda cheese fritters were made even better with the fruity guava sauce. We were told the Mofongo is some of the best on the island, it did not disappoint. The baby back ribs were Cooked perfectly served with rice and beans. Full Bar with great drinks. Some of the friendliest service we had in the week we were there. There's no doubt there's plenty of restaurants to choose from in San Juan but don't sleep on this one! highly recommended. read more

This place is so good that I came here twice on a week trip. It's a fairly intimate restaurant and there seems to always be a wait especially on the weekends, but they have both indoor and outside seating. The service was good and the food is delicious! The ingredients were straightforward, but the flavors were outstanding and authentic. The fish ceviche was balanced just right and came with tostones. My favorite was the skirt steak, but the mofongo was one of the best I had while in PR. I've eaten my fair share of mofongo and honestly the Creole sauce here makes it so much better. I'd absolutely come back here anytime I visit PR. read more

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My husband and I ate here our last night in San Juan, wish we had found it sooner! Both of our steak meals were superb, I wanted to lick the plate!! Very friendly and very informative. read more

Very good food. Great service. The waiter was very friendly. My first experience with Puerto Rican food.

This was our first time in Puerto Rico. We went here based on a recommendation. It was fabulous. The service was great. They helped us decide on authentic PR dishes. The food was amazing. read more

This place is not what it seems like it is at all from the outside. From the outside it looks like a diner, but inside it's a really cute, chic restaurant. Service was exceptional. Our waiter was great at custom tailoring our experience and even gave me a birthday treat. He also gave us tips on things to see around the island. The mofongo was top notch. Also order the fried cheese (not pictured). We made a reservation but they weren't busy. read more

Waiter's Gastro Bar - Latin American Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Waiters is incredible! We had it on the last night of our trip and it turned out to be the best meal we had here. We got the strip steak, ribs, ceviche and mango wings and it was so so good. Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Our meal as great, would definitely go back. The staff was very attentive and the food was amazing.

Not much to look at from the street but once you get inside and order food it's a whole different story. Be careful walking in, the steps to the bar can be somewhat difficult. We've been here twice in two days. The staff is always friendly and have suggestions if you don't know what you want. Juan the bartender is awesome with the drinks. I asked to be surprised and he didn't disappoint. Their selection of authentic PR food is wonderful. We'll more than likely try everything on the menu. We haven't had a bad meal here. If you're in San Juan, come eat here read more

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4-star food, but 5-stars for atmosphere, service, and location. Waiter's is a fun and funky Puerto Rican restaurant that stands out in this neighborhood where most of the choices are boring dives and overpriced hotel restaurants. If you're staying in the neighborhood and looking for Puerto Rican food, then this is the place you should go. I'm not a huge mofongo fan, but if you're going to try it, this is the place to do it. I can also recommend the ceviche which was outstanding. The atmosphere is fun, and the service is very friendly. Vegetarian choices are extremely limited. read more

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Omg get the guava wings!!!! The ribs!!! The mashed potatoes!! Everything we ordered, we loved. read more

Waiter's Gastro Bar - Latin American Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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These people take their name very seriously, lol Waiters has us WAITING! Expect a good hour if anything or more for the food to come.. the sign they post is actually true. We first had The puerto rican cheese for appetizer suggested by the bartender. Wasn't bad.. but I would skip it and try something else. It tastes like the Indian dish, paneer basically but without the sauce. However... the chicken mofongo & salmon plate were so good. Worth the wait in my opinion. I would also try the steak rice too if you see this post. It looked really good when I saw it on someone else's table and even the waitress recommended it but I didn't end up getting it after all. read more

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I'm hesitant to write a review because people will come! I've been told on the weekends you can't get in this place, so apparently word is already out. To take simple ingredients and transform them into something delectable is pure magic. I ordered stuffed avocado with grouper in garlic sauce, cheese flan for dessert, and their version of a Hurricane. If I already hadn't decided to comeback to Puerto Rico the first bite of the avocado would have made that decision for me. The service was friendly and fast. The ambiance inside is kind of intimate. They also have outdoor seating. read more

Waiter's Gastro Bar - Avocado stuffed with grouper in garlic sauce. - Latin American Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Very small place with slow service and cold food. Paid $150 for paella that was ok and surf and turf. Steak was rubbery and cold. Shrimp was good size but also cold. read more

The food was very good. I had mafongo. I like the atmosphere, we went there at night and it was a cozy vibe. The waiters and Bartenders are very nice. Service was great! read more

The food itself was mid tier. We got the meat paella and beef empanadas. I'd say pretty standard for both dishes, nothing super standout but not bad. The service on the other hand was not great. We went around 9pm and there were a couple other guests. Our food took an hour to come out, hence the three stars. If you don't mind waiting that long, this may not bother you. But we were hoping to get our food a lot sooner. Our service was nice. Overall ambiance was nice, more casual vibes. read more

Waiter's Gastro Bar - Paella - Latin American Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

El Chillo frito ( fry red snapper) is the best in the island of Puerto Rico. The churrasco is the best I have ever had. Good dessert local coconut flan read more

Service was 10/10. Food 10/10. This is our first night in Puerto Rico and after a long day of travel we wanted something close by. We're staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Condado and this is about an 8 minute walk. It was a warm night so we opted for an inside table where the temperature was perfect for me. I saw a few tiktoks mentioning this place and we ordered the skirt steak rice and an avocado salad. Both dishes were huge to share between my husband and I. The avocado on the salad was the biggest freshest avocado we've ever had. When I tasted the rice I was blown away. The flavor of the rice was perfection and the skirt steak was tender and perfectly cooked. The plantains were a great sweet spot. It was very similar to a Filipino turon without the wrapper. We definitely recommend this place!! read more

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This is a new type of review for me, since I am going to relay both good and bad aspects of the visit which balance out to an "OK" rating from me. First let's address the premises themselves; the restaurant looks very nice from the outside and the inside. It is clean and well appointed. However the space has 3 levels and the risers are pretty steep (not recommended for someone with mobility issues). We were originally supposed to be a part of 11, and right off the bat the gentleman who greeted us at the door admonished us that the place is "small" and they don't do large tables* (*see later on). He offered the initial 4 of us a table and then to separate the others in 2 other tables. The rest of the party was still headed to the restaurant so we agreed. We 4 were seated, and our orders were taken. So good so far. When the rest of our party arrived, (which had dwindled from 7 to 5), there was confusion at the door since they had planned for a 3-person and 4-person table but apparently could not accomodate a 5-person table... until they were turned away for wearing "bathing suits" which was against their "dress code". Yes three ladies were wearing swim suits but they had covered up with wraps which is why they were late to begin with. And mind you - this is a beachfront hotel strip. Not wanting to spoil our night they went off and found another restaurant. Meanwhile, we were surprised to see a fairly LARGE table in the level adjacent to where we were seated. Hmmm.... ENOUGH about that, now on to the FOOD. I was very excited to see arroz con gandules on the menu (mamposteao style) along with alcapurrias. I ordered plantain-breaded shrimp with the mamposteao and alcapurrias for the table. The alcapurrias were a bit of a disappointment for us, as we very much enjoyed the "basic" style using yuca for the masa while the ones here were made with a more eclectic mix (I'm guessing plantain and taro based on the taste). It's a matter of preference of course, but for our table (we had enjoyed the yuca ones the previous night) it was a disappointment. We did order beef empanadas and those were finger-licking delicious. Main course is where I really strike down the rating. My shrimp was delicious, but the rice was very, very oversalted. I thought maybe it was just me but another plate at the table had rice in it, and he too found it oversalted. Worse than that... I have eaten my fair share of arroz con gandules, and this by far was the worst version that I have ever eaten. The ratio of gandules to rice was waaaay off and it was ladden with onions and cilantro that just added to the offputting potency of the salt in the rice. In fact there was a bed of mashed potatoes for the shrimp on my plate, and THAT was oversalted as well! On the good side: the other 2 people had; a hamburger with fries, and tamarind pork medallions, and those dishes were absolutely delicious. I tasted the pork and it was cooked perfectly - MOIST which is what you want in pork. I would say maybe it lacked salt, but that's probably because my palatte was salty from my rice. We also ordered flavored margaritas and they were ON POINT. Absolutely delicious. So there you are - both good and bad. Half our party was seated, half was turned away. Half of our meals were good, and half were left half-uneaten. Our drinks were all good. If you're considering this place; A) make sure you're dressed nice, and B) your plate will either be very good or very salty. read more

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