Must-see restaurants in Puerto Rico

  • Hotel Restaurante Ocean Front

    North Coast

    Tiny glowing lights and waving green plants give this restaurant a relaxed, romantic feel that complements its seafood dishes. The indoor setting is…

  • Dinghy Dock

    Culebra

    The giant tarpon that swim right up to this open-sided waterfront restaurant put on quite a show. The buzzy bar and seafood are other reasons to come here…

  • Tierra Viva Bistro & Cocina sin Fronteras

    Puerto Rico

    'Hipster' isn't a word used much outside San Juan, but this place – with art-filled walls, pared-back decor and drinks in jam jars – may just deserve the…

  • Ernestina's Seafood Restaurant

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This tucked-away family-run restaurant specializes in fresh seafood dishes, and its lunch specials are a particular hit: huge plates of classic Puerto…

  • El Nuevo Horizonte

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Perched high on a hilltop overlooking the Caribbean, this simple restaurant comes with five-star views. You can almost smell the asopao de langosta (a…

  • Kabanas

    San Juan

    Condado on the cheap – it can be done and done well. This small resto – with a full bar – serves mouthwatering organic burgers with homemade tostones …

  • La Cambija

    Rincón

    In a town where so many successful restaurants are expat-owned, it's nice to see Puerto Rican–helmed La Cambija doing well. Locals and tourists mix around…

  • Rex Cream

    Puerto Rico

    This small Puerto Rican ice-cream chain was founded in Mayagüez in the 1960s by Chinese immigrants (hence the neon sign in Chinese) who came to the island…

  • Campioni

    Ponce

    Probably the south coast's best take on traditional Italian fare, this refined colonial-era mansion with several different dining rooms has a good wine…

  • Carli's Café Fine Bistro & Piano

    San Juan

    At this bistro housed in the 1930s art deco Banco Popular, opt for a quiet cocktail or a full-blown meal with a live-music soundtrack. The wide menu of…

  • Green Bowls Açai and Coffee Lounge

    Puerto Rico

    Finding good places to eat is hard in Cabo Rojo, but in the fast-food wasteland near the office of the tourism company, you will find this clean, friendly…

  • Pasión Por el Fogón

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Seafood rice, churrasco a la Pasión and lobster mofongo are among the specialties from chef Myrta Pérez. The fresh snapper in garlic sauce also wins…

  • Queviva

    Rincón

    This Italian trattoria, located poolside at the Lazy Parrot Inn but masterminded by different people, is one of the best pizza stops on the island. The…

  • Mi Vida Café & Burger

    El Yunque

    This mom-and-pop resto serves delicious meaty burgers – some stuffed with chorizo – with purple-yam fries on the side. Swap out the bun for huge plantain…

  • Cocobana

    San Juan

    One of the city's best options for vegetarians and vegans serves an extensive menu of innovative sandwiches, wraps, salads and a raft of smoothies…

  • Chef’s Creations

    Ponce

    At the soothingly tranquil, quite classy Chef's Creations, the daily changing menu leans toward international fusions of local fare such as paella con…

  • Mangia Mi

    Rincón

    With its oak floors, vaulted ceilings, open kitchen and stone walls, Mangia Mi evokes the classically understated look of a restaurant in a well-to-do…

  • 101 West Kitchen and Bar

    Puerto Rico

    For some great takes on international favorites, this bar-restaurant is the go-to option in the heart of Boquerón. Enjoy dishes such as lobster ravioli,…

  • Numero Uno Beach Bar

    San Juan

    Come to this beach bar – formerly Pamela's – for leisurely all-day dining and fresh flavors. Perhaps try fluffy waffles, tempura-style mahi tacos or the…

  • Café Tresbé

    San Juan

    There's something for everyone at Tresbé, a shipping container turned neon-yellow food truck. Look out for tangy ceviche served with sweet coconut arepas,…

  • Pizza To Go

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This friendly joint on the plaza dishes up the best pizza in town. Mix-and-match creative toppings – including homemade Alfredo sauce; there are plenty of…

  • Island View

    Puerto Rico

    Superb views (especially at sunset) of the small cays that dot the water off the coast, and big steaming dishes of seafood specialties such as rice and…

  • Sand Bar

    Vieques

    The best pizza and calzones on the island emerge from this laid-back joint's wood-fired brick oven, with signature and creative specials on the menu. They…

  • Tin Box

    Vieques

    At this popular open-air restaurant in the middle of the island, the menu focuses on sushi and BBQ (ask for a side of mac 'n' cheese). Its seafood is…

  • Taverna

    Vieques

    This simple place serves authentic Italian fare, including superb brick-oven, thin-crust pizza with a host of toppings. The wedge salad is a winner, there…

  • El Barril de la Mulata

    Ponce

    For hearty, expertly cooked Puerto Rican fare at the lunching hour, head for this basic, unpretentious, barrel-bedecked eatery three blocks west of Plaza…

  • Patria Bar & Restaurant

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This fun resto-bar attracts an easygoing crowd. Expect huge platters of seafood, churrasco, mofongo – try it with mango sauce – and other typical dishes…

  • Miramar Food Trucks

    San Juan

    Upscale food trucks set up shop most days in an enclosed parking lot on Santurce's main drag. Meatballs. Dumplings. Tacos. Bagels. Gelato. It's a…

  • Terramar

    Puerto Rico

    One of the best Italian jobs on the island, Terramar has the vibe of a cozy Madrid tapas bar and Italianesque fare almost unequaled on Puerto Rico…

  • Café Marquesa

    San Juan

    This cozy bistro makes the perfect breakfast pit stop. Along with just-baked bread and pastries, friendly staff serve tasty dishes such as eggs Benedict,…

  • Las Vistas Café

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Tempting fruit plates vie for your attention with the panoramic views at this alfresco cafe. The menu focuses on brunch, with eggs in every style plus…

  • Bebo's Cafe

    San Juan

    A veritable institution, Bebo’s all-day diner is a firm favorite with locals and visitors alike for its mighty portions of criollo cooking. Expect all…

  • La Buena Vida

    North Coast

    Arecibo's most happening eatery is this centrally located Italian job where the pastas, wraps and tapas are tasty accompaniments to a few evening drinks…

  • Yamiko Sushi

    San Juan

    What a genius move – late-night sushi to eat in or takeaway. The decor is simple; people come for the top-notch sushi with super-fresh ingredients and…

  • Jack's Shack

    Rincón

    One of Rincón's best food trucks offers fish tacos, big burgers, burritos and breakfasts that are hard to beat after a morning on the surf (the menu is…

  • Daniel Seafood Restaurant

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Just off the waterfront, this longtime favorite is several cuts above the casual (aka roofless) standard for the area. Dine indoors on superfresh seafood;…

  • Vinny's Restaurant & Pescadería

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Fittingly for Playa Húcares, seafood is the main event here, and Vinny's has been serving some of the best lobster pastelillos (turnovers) on the east…

  • La B de Burro

    San Juan

    Serving up arguably the best burritos in the Caribbean, this popular hangout pumps out hearty chimichangas, reggae and mean margaritas, surrounded by…

  • Sabrina Brunch & Bistro Bar

    San Juan

    Matching the tropical decor, this laid-back local bistro offers tropical Caribbean flavors in dishes such as pork chops with a pineapple mojito and…

  • El Mercado Urbano

    San Juan

    A popular farmers market in the swanky Condado neighborhood, it's the place to find organic fruits and veggies, homemade baked goods and gourmet grub to…

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