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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Caribbean

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great food and service . Staff was very friendly.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   The restaurant had a good vibe and the staff were all very polite. While the risotto was very tasty, the ceviche and fish tacos were only fine. And the coconut flan was much too sweet. The food wasn't wonderful enough to be worth Old San Juan prices.
   

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3. JC

   JackieC

   Atlanta Metro

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   One of my favorite restaurants in Old San Juan. The lobster risotto is outstanding!!!!
   

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4. D

   Dinnerout

   New England

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on May 2, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I enjoyed the authenticity of this great Old San Juan restaurant. The food was piping hot and delicious. The staff were very attentive, helpful and friendly. Overall a wonderful experience.
   

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5. JG

   JenniferG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I did a dinner for 11 women here in the early evening and it was perfect. Our reservation was ready to go and we were also to take beautiful pictures inside and outside of the restaurant while we waited for our food. The staff was very sweet and the ambience was exactly what we were looking for for our girls trip evening.
   

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6. SJ

   SJ098

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 16, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   If I could give this restaurant 0 stars, I would. Although the drinks were good, the rest of the experience was terrible. We waited over an hour to get our food, just for the rice to be undercooked. They also forgot to bring out a meal to one of the people in my party. After mentioning our concerns with the waiter, he gets the manager to come talk to us. The manager proceeds to tell us that the rice is not cooked and we waited over an hour for service because “ there is only one chef in the kitchen.” He then proceeded to try to to charge us for meals that were not eaten and the meal that was never brought out. We ended up having to eat at another place because no one in the party was able to enjoy their food and this ruined our last meal of the vacation. I would not recommend this restaurant at all.
   

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7. HC

   HappyCustomer123

   New York Area

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 13, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Very cool atmosphere and vibe. Food was good. Service was great. Waiter spoke English and Spanish. Right in Old San Juan.
   

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8. B

   Beverland

   Caribbean

   25 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on April 7, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Nice atmosphere for date night. As with most restaurants these days, they were a bit understaffed. The food is good. We enjoyed our evening.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 1, 2023

   overall3food4service4ambience5

   Massively under staffed!!! Not the staff’s fault, and they did the best that could… Three (3) staff and two (2) in the kitchen - when a minimum of double that was needed. That considered - the existing staff did a phenomenal job!
   

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10. HB

    HaydenB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service, food, and drinks were all fantastic. I wanted to practice ordering in Spanish, and the staff was incredibly helpful and happy to help. The food came out quickly, no significant wait, and it was all fantastic. The best dining experience I had in a week in San Juan.
    

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    kathrynf

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4

    Disapointed that there was no bread. My sangria was very old(cloudy) both our steaks were cooked well done. I asked for med,friend asked for med.well.
    

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12. GM

    GwenM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Good food with friendly and attentive staff. Fun atmosphere
    

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13. W

    Wepa96

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4

    Tourist trap. I am literally puertorican and the food is not authentic.. chicken was dry flat and burned no flavor , beans no flavor , calamari rubbery etc waaaaaay too expensive especially since it does not taste good and small portion
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Staff is friendly, but they were overwhelmingly busy and very slow. We left before receiving our entrées. I did enjoy the ceviche appetizer before leaving.
    

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15. KC

    KC0308

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Although the food was good it was not what we expected. Ceviche app was good to start. I ordered grilled grouper and it came out more like a boiled fish soaked in butter and garlic - I needed grill marks. French fries had no seasoning. My mother ordered the mahi mahi with mango sauce and mashed yuca which was excellent. Also they don’t have tap water you have to purchase individual water bottles. Overall didn’t feel like cohesive dishes
    

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16. JK

    JohnK

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very good food, but portions were huge. We would recommend.
    

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17. F

    Frankie

    Philadelphia

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food outstanding service!
    

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18. MT

    MohandasT

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4

    The hostess mentioned the restaurant was completely booked but there were reservations open on open table. Very disappointing.
    

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19. CS

    CandiceS

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Amazing experience. Best restaurant in PR. The vibes were excellent. Food was amazing, drinks were crafted exquisitely and the place was from a movie. Glad we chose this restaurant for our anniversary dinner. The waiter is also the only waiter in the restaurant and also the host. There was also only 1 bartender. Expect slow service, but take that time to enjoy the experience. Seafood pasta was delicious and also the catch of the day. Sangria was the best I've ever had and the margaritas were perfection.
    

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing - food was great, sangria was flowing, absolutely loved it!
    

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21. RM

    RonM

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    Nice ambience. Good service. Extremely mediocre food. Everything was bland. Quality would be something Bilo or Denny’s.
    

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience2

    Waiter a little not accommodating our needs. Stake strip with chimichurri not much flavor. A few things were challenging to complete. Seating and place a little or much informal and all over the place
    

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23. MP

    MPP58

    Philadelphia

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Lobster risotto was outstanding. The other dishes were very good as well. Very nice atmosphere
    

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24. AR

    AnnyR

    Atlanta Metro

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant in old san juan. Very rustic and romantic setting. The small patio is definitely a vibe. Food was good, we had the calamari appetizer, lobster risotto and grouper and fries. the waitress was super friendly.
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4

    Service was friendly and polite, but the waiter would disappear and
    

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26. JJ

    JayJ

    Central Texas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4

    The service was very very very slow and we had to ask for water multiple times. It ended up taking 30 minutes before we got water. They forgot one of our dishes and it didn’t come until everyone else had finished eating. The food itself was nothing impressive. I would honestly save your money and eat somewhere else.
    

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27. CM

    CathyM

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was quite good. Though our server was busy, they made our group feel welcomed and very much at home. The food was quite good and definitely will be eating there again!
    

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28. FF

    FranciscoF

    New England

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3

    This place is not at restaurant level, It is more like a town every day place, risottos was salty the octopus was from a can, wine hot, and on ,
    

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience5

    Food on the streets (example: Piñones) is way better. VERY expensive restaurant and the food didn’t show it. Small portions and average taste. The mofongo stuffed with chicken was a tiny cup of a mix of yuca and plantain. The mofongo is supposed to be just plantains. The chicken had good flavor but it was dry ($24). It all tasted and looked like it was reheated food. I’m from Puerto Rico (born and raised), live in the US but I go back often to visit my family. I know Puerto Rican food, this is not it. We were hungry and had to be back on the cruise ship right after dinner so we ate what we could and left. Service was slow from the beginning.
    

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30. SM

    StacyM

    St. Louis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Had reservations, got seated, server didn’t come back to take our order for 30 minutes we sat without any drinks for that long. Very unhappy with the service, and this restaurant came highly recommended
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Food and drinks were good however the service was very slow.
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The atmosphere was amazing. The staff was excellent. However, the food was okay, most needed more spice and flavor.
    

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33. JM

    JeffryM

    New Mexico

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    We got there around 9:10 for a reservation at 9:15. They sat us at 9:40. The appetizer didn’t come for 1 hr. The entree came after 1.5 hr. If you are hungry this is not your place. If you just want to chill and you don’t mind how long the food takes well this can be your place.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4

    waited 20 mins and no one came to seat us though we had a reservation. went and got someone ourselves and finally got sat. after ordering, we waited an hour and our food still hadn’t come and no waiter came by within that time to ask how everything was. we asked someone politely to check on the food and it came instantly, so it probably was just sitting there. my dads fish was tremendously overcooked and inedible. they took it off of our bill which was very nice, however the service was terrible. no apologies were given and one of the waiters was just very rude. the actual restaurant was really nice! maybe they were understaffed however it was just a really bad experience. we should have left at the beginning.
    

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35. G

    Gjnbln

    Chicago

    67 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    I so wanted to like this place. They are just way understaffed and I think their food needs an update. The people that were working there were doing the best they could. Our shrimp appetizer and My grouper had the exact same bland sauce. She was supposed to get a traditional shrimp dish wish came out as mixed seafood with mostly cold fish. In addition, they never put our order in. Drinks we good at least.
    

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    waited over an hour for food that was not very good. only one chef in the kitchen and 3 servers for the whole restaurant. the place is very nice and cute on the inside, but the wait time and mediocre food was not worth it for the price (almost $200 for 4 people)
    

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and ambiance. Typical Puerto Rican vibe....no rush and enjoy the ambiance, people and food.
    

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38. RC

    RemingtonC

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    Waiters were very busy. Only two waiters for about 30 tables. It took one hour to get food. Waiter came only to take order and bring food. Food was okay, I ordered fish and a salad, but for some reason the salad had no dressing.
    

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    Servicio muy lento. Cubertería y vajilla de mala calidad. Comida correcta pero demasiado cara para los ingredientes y elaboración requerida
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    Food took hours to arrive. We sat across from the kitchen and there were only 2 cooks for 15+ tables. The food was bland and mediocre. Stay away.
    

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