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We stayed at the Marriott hotel across the street. We were waiting for our room to be ready, so we went here for lunch. The restaurant is tucked away in a hallway of sorts. Most of the tables are outside with some fans /air flow but pretty hot. We luckily found a table available (one of three) inside with air conditioning. However, the interior smelled like bleach. There was only one cook and one waitress, so it took a while for our food. The food was okay but lacked flavor and was disappointing. My husband is from California, so we know fresh Mexican flavor. We all ordered different tacos (carnitas, carne, and ground beef). We ordered the guacamole and chips as an appetizer). We had to ask for salt to add flavor to everything. The kids did love the churros. If you're looking for something simple and affordable then check this place out. Otherwise, there are more delicious choices in the area.
Great spot for a quick bite! The Mexican food here has a fantastic Puerto Rican twist that makes it stand out. However, I have an important recommendation: every single item on the menu should include a detailed description. We ordered "carnitas" quesadillas, assuming they were made with beef since that's common in some parts of New Jersey and New York. However, in Puerto Rico, "carnitas" refers to pork. My wife, who does not eat pork for religious reasons, accidentally ate a piece. When I informed the waiter, he kindly made a beef version for us, which was great, but we were still charged for the original one--which is fine, I wasn't going to argue over $16. The issue is that the menu only specifies pork for carnitas in the taco section, not in the quesadilla section. This kind of oversight can lead to serious problems if the wrong person eats something they avoid due to religious, dietary, or allergy-related reasons. Given that your clientele isn't exclusively local, I strongly recommend adding descriptions to every dish to prevent confusion. Otherwise, the food and service were great!
Order took a while but I was warned. I had takeout. Containers were good kept the food contained for a half mile stroll back to the apartment. They missed packing my two drinks. I should have checked. The area is super nice. Such potential. I observed several patrons having to go into the kitchen area to get their drinks refilled. The fish tacos had a good spice but were over fried. The guacamole was ok but lacked any flavor. The chips were not fresh. No hot sauce was provided. Not a good value for the money, essentially since I did not receive $7 worth of drinks. The Mediterranean restaurant next door is a way better option.
First place my fiancé and I decided to try that was "reasonably" priced turned out to be quite expensive. I don't appreciate it when someone thinks I'm dumb enough to not notice that the bill for 4 tacos and a soda and water was $50 because the server decided to give herself a generous tip. She didn't even mention it but then turned the machine around which requested another tip. I called her out on it and said, you want another tip on top of the tip you gave yourself already??? She just smiled. I pressed skip. But had no option to remove her auto 18% added. Food is average and took forever to come out. Avoid the tourist traps. I hate places like this. We come here to bring tourism money to your island and you think we're just stupid tourists to be taken advantage of.
Very surprised more people haven't reviewed this on Yelp. Because it had "one of the best burritos I've ever had" said my dining mate. A carnitas one full of cheese and lettuce and "Waka waka" sauce. But really everything we had was great. From the guacamole to the margaritas to my Burris tacos. Friendly service without being too rushed. We were on island time. Just a great place for lunch or dinner. Good for takeout too. Don't miss it on this busy street. It's a true find.
Taco shop in a cute alley in San Juan. This was my first meal after arriving to San Juan so I was looking for something quick. I got the birria tacos which hit the spot but were a little smaller than what I was hoping for. The plates are snack size so you will probably need 2-3 plates to feel satisfied.
BEST FOOD IN SAN JUAN! I visited here and got a table inside. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. Our server was Luis, he was great. There's plenty of seating outside and a small indoor area. We ordered the vegan Tinga tacos and the Asada de Res. Absolutely so delicious. The vegan tacos were perfectly made with the best combination of toppings. Two tacos was perfect. We also got two bottles of waters which they brought with a cup of ice and a lime. They have a wide selection of beers and sodas. If you're in town you must go!
5 months ago
Outstanding tacos--so good we went twice in one day! This little taco spot near the JW Marriott in San Juan absolutely nailed it. The tacos were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. We ordered the fish tacos and pork tacos, and both were outstanding--crispy, well-seasoned, and balanced with great toppings and sauces. The fish was light and flaky, the pork was tender and packed with flavor, and every bite felt thoughtful and authentic. Portions were just right, prices were fair, and the quality was consistent enough that we couldn't resist coming back again later the same day. If you're staying near the JW Marriott and craving tacos, don't overthink it--this place is a must. We'd happily go back a third time! read more
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We stayed at the Marriott hotel across the street. We were waiting for our room to be ready, so we went here for lunch. The restaurant is tucked away in a hallway of sorts. Most of the tables are outside with some fans /air flow but pretty hot. We luckily found a table available (one of three) inside with air conditioning. However, the interior smelled like bleach. There was only one cook and one waitress, so it took a while for our food. The food was okay but lacked flavor and was disappointing. My husband is from California, so we know fresh Mexican flavor. We all ordered different tacos (carnitas, carne, and ground beef). We ordered the guacamole and chips as an appetizer). We had to ask for salt to add flavor to everything. The kids did love the churros. If you're looking for something simple and affordable then check this place out. Otherwise, there are more delicious choices in the area. read more
1 year ago
Great food and friendly service. We were so happy to see they had a vegan menu since my fiancé is vegetarian. Their guacamole was amazing. read more
3 months ago
9 months ago
We came at the closing of the restaurant and they accommodated us. They offered us the to go options. We ordered Pastor Quesadillas, Carnitas Bowl, Asada Bowl and Birria. The food was decent and the ambience is casual. The prize is reasonable. read more
1 year ago
Great spot for a quick bite! The Mexican food here has a fantastic Puerto Rican twist that makes it stand out. However, I have an important recommendation: every single item on the menu should include a detailed description. We ordered "carnitas" quesadillas, assuming they were made with beef since that's common in some parts of New Jersey and New York. However, in Puerto Rico, "carnitas" refers to pork. My wife, who does not eat pork for religious reasons, accidentally ate a piece. When I informed the waiter, he kindly made a beef version for us, which was great, but we were still charged for the original one--which is fine, I wasn't going to argue over $16. The issue is that the menu only specifies pork for carnitas in the taco section, not in the quesadilla section. This kind of oversight can lead to serious problems if the wrong person eats something they avoid due to religious, dietary, or allergy-related reasons. Given that your clientele isn't exclusively local, I strongly recommend adding descriptions to every dish to prevent confusion. Otherwise, the food and service were great! read more
1 year ago
Order took a while but I was warned. I had takeout. Containers were good kept the food contained for a half mile stroll back to the apartment. They missed packing my two drinks. I should have checked. The area is super nice. Such potential. I observed several patrons having to go into the kitchen area to get their drinks refilled. The fish tacos had a good spice but were over fried. The guacamole was ok but lacked any flavor. The chips were not fresh. No hot sauce was provided. Not a good value for the money, essentially since I did not receive $7 worth of drinks. The Mediterranean restaurant next door is a way better option. read more
First place my fiancé and I decided to try that was "reasonably" priced turned out to be quite expensive. I don't appreciate it when someone thinks I'm dumb enough to not notice that the bill for 4 tacos and a soda and water was $50 because the server decided to give herself a generous tip. She didn't even mention it but then turned the machine around which requested another tip. I called her out on it and said, you want another tip on top of the tip you gave yourself already??? She just smiled. I pressed skip. But had no option to remove her auto 18% added. Food is average and took forever to come out. Avoid the tourist traps. I hate places like this. We come here to bring tourism money to your island and you think we're just stupid tourists to be taken advantage of. read more
1 year ago
Very surprised more people haven't reviewed this on Yelp. Because it had "one of the best burritos I've ever had" said my dining mate. A carnitas one full of cheese and lettuce and "Waka waka" sauce. But really everything we had was great. From the guacamole to the margaritas to my Burris tacos. Friendly service without being too rushed. We were on island time. Just a great place for lunch or dinner. Good for takeout too. Don't miss it on this busy street. It's a true find. read more
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Taco shop in a cute alley in San Juan. This was my first meal after arriving to San Juan so I was looking for something quick. I got the birria tacos which hit the spot but were a little smaller than what I was hoping for. The plates are snack size so you will probably need 2-3 plates to feel satisfied. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
BEST FOOD IN SAN JUAN! I visited here and got a table inside. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. Our server was Luis, he was great. There's plenty of seating outside and a small indoor area. We ordered the vegan Tinga tacos and the Asada de Res. Absolutely so delicious. The vegan tacos were perfectly made with the best combination of toppings. Two tacos was perfect. We also got two bottles of waters which they brought with a cup of ice and a lime. They have a wide selection of beers and sodas. If you're in town you must go! read more
2 years ago
Food was overpriced and overcooked when brought to their attention. They did not care. Definitely would not eat here again. read more
2 years ago
The food is excellent I had carne asada tacos my husband had the burrito. The only reason I'm not getting a five star reviews because the service was kind of slow. read more
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Cute little spot in the San Juan area. They offer vegan options which is why I went. The food is very overpriced .. obviously for the location I guess that's normal. However you get two tiny street tacos for $12.. totaling $6 each taco which is absolutely absurd. The flavors are interesting. I think the bean one is the best not sure if that would be the pastor or the tinga. It was spicy and flavorful. The "beef" one was weirdly sweet and tasted of cinnamon. I do think if you are in need of vegan food since there isn't that much in this area, this place is a great option. Just expect to pay a lot. They offer alcoholic drinks and other drinks. I can't comment on the service since I got take out. The food overall was okay and would've been better than okay if it was half the price. read more
1 year ago
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2 years ago
The service was pretty good. I ate out. I did not stay in the restaurant. It is a very small restaurant. Doesn't seat very many people inside or out? Pat waitress and the chefs were all very very nice. The tacos were exceptionally well done for just being straight beef tacos. They look really great and the guacamole was fresh and he made my chips right in front of me so I know everything was fresh. Great place to eat to catch a quick snack p. read more
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This place was so good we went back a second time. Anyone complaining about the food may not be an adventurous eater! We love birria and this place knows what they are doing. This is not tex-mex, it's not tacos from the states. We had great service both times and watching them make the food was fantastic! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
We stumbled upon this gem of the place. The most authentic Mexican food you can find in town. And make sure to come when Orlando is working. He turned our experience from an A to an A+++++++. When I sat down, he asked if he can give something to my kids on behalf of him. He came back with a full coloring book and a pack of 24 crayons for each one of my kids. they went to town and we're so excited. He really engaged with us and made us feel very welcome. Thank you Orlando!! read more
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1214 Ashford Ave
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
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