Must-see restaurants in El Yunque & East Coast

  • Kioskos de Luquillo

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Luquillo’s 60 beachfront food stalls line the western edge of Hwy 3, serving up delicious dishes at budget-friendly prices. Choose from sit-down…

  • La Estación

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This gas station turned top-notch Nuyorican barbecue nods to its former life – perhaps an old dashboard or a steering-wheel spit. The menu is just as…

  • Degree 18 Juice Bar

    El Yunque

    This open-air cafe-bar serves spectacular smoothies, juices and açaí bowls. Ingredients are fresh and tropical, made with fruits, herbs and spices from…

  • Peccas Helado Artesanal

    El Yunque

    After a hot and sweaty hike through El Yunque, this artisan ice-cream shop makes the perfect stop-off. All the flavorsome ice creams, sorbets, shakes and…

  • Lluvia Deli Bar

    El Yunque

    This stylish contemporary cafe dishes up a range of creative meals, from excellent breakfasts – don't miss the guava pancakes – to lunchtime outsized…

  • Bistro del Mar

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This tiny food cart packs a taste-bud punch with tempting takes on Puerto Rican and pan-Latin eats. Order mofongos, quesadillas, seafood ceviche and more …

  • Kiosko El Limón

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This popular roadside stand is Puerto Rico on a plate, part laid-back cafe, part bar, where you'll find everyone from fishers knocking back Medalla beers…

  • Boardriders Surf Bar & Grill

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This cool beachside hangout is the place to refuel on fish tacos, veggie wraps and burgers between surf sets. Then head back for happy hour, craft beer…

  • Leñas Café

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Just a block from the beach, this cozy corner cafe serves hearty breakfasts and brunches – try the coconut French toast or the Luquillo Beach Benedicts…

  • El Makito

    El Yunque & East Coast

    With its second-story perch, the ‘little shark’ has excellent views over the water from its shaded patio seats. The menu is long, with seafood pastas, 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 Familia Bakery 2

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Follow the crowds to this sweet-smelling bakery for an array of mouthwatering pastries. It also rustles up comida criollo and outsized sandwiches – the…

  • House of Pastelillos

    El Yunque & East Coast

    As the name suggests, this beach shack close to Playa Seven Seas specializes in Puerto Rican pastelillos: hot, flaky turnovers stuffed with yummy fillings…

  • Yuquiyú Delights

    El Yunque

    This modest place is located at the pretty Sierra Palm Picnic Area. Choose from comida criolla (traditional Puerto Rican cuisine), burgers, baked goods,…

  • Pan Más Rico

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Right on Luquillo's sleepy central square, this contemporary cafe is good spot to pick up an early-morning coffee and pastry to go, or linger over…

  • Supermercado Amigo

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Stock up on snacks, drinks and beach supplies at this good-sized supermarket. Located near Luquillo's town center, on the northern side of Hwy 3.

  • Supermercado La Favorita

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This small supermarket sells the basics plus some. Good for snacks, drinks and sunscreen.