El Fogón de Abuela — Restaurant in Camuy

Review of El Fogón de Abuela – Camuy, Puerto Rico

From the moment you arrive at El Fogón de Abuela, you are welcomed not only by its inviting atmosphere but also by the breathtaking views that surround the restaurant. Nestled in Camuy, this spot perfectly combines authentic Puerto Rican flavors with warm hospitality, creating a truly memorable dining experience.

Food The food was outstanding—delicious, well-prepared, and full of flavor that reflects Puerto Rican culinary traditions. Each dish showcased freshness and care in preparation, offering both authenticity and creativity.

Ambience & View The ambience is remarkable: cozy, inviting, and perfect for enjoying a meal with family or friends. The view elevates the experience, allowing diners to relax and fully enjoy the setting. It is the kind of place where you can savor not just the food, but the surroundings as well.

Service The service was excellent from start to finish. Natasha, our waitress, was especially attentive and professional. She provided thoughtful suggestions from the menu, ensured that everything was to our liking, and added a personal touch that made the experience stand out. Her attentiveness made us feel cared for throughout the evening.

Cleanliness & Facilities The restaurant was impeccably clean, including the bathrooms, which were spotless and well-maintained. Good parking is available, which makes visiting easy and stress-free—a detail that enhances the overall convenience.

Final Impression El Fogón de Abuela is a gem in Camuy. With amazing food, an excellent ambience, outstanding service, and impeccable cleanliness, it delivers on every level. A special acknowledgment goes to Natasha for making the visit extra special with her professionalism and warmth.

⭐ Rating: 5/5 –...

We visited this restaurant on our way to Isabela and I noticed the great reviews. The outdoor seating is nice, however there are major utilities and a private house blocking the grand ocean view. The food was mediocre at its best. We ordered the grouper bites and the conch ceviche for starters. The grouper bites and my subsequent entrée, grouper fillet in a butter sauce were bland and nothing outstanding. They both had a soft texture but my experience with fresh grouper made me weary of the species on our table. The texture of the conch in the ceviche seemed like it was sitting in the lemon too long as it was not firm and almost to the point of being mushy. The lime marinated was bland and required hot sauce to give it any flavor. Our other entrée included mofogo which without the sauce tasted like boiled plantains. The texture of the shrimp alluded to it being previously frozen and farmed raised. For the price I would only return for the...

the service is horrible!! first of all we waited like 1 hour and 40 minutes to get 5 plates of food. Every plate includes salad and garlic bread. after one hour of waiting and starving we went and asked them to bring us the salad and the garlic bread at least. The waitress said I can bring you the salad but not the bread cause our toaster is broken. We said can you just bring it without toasting?? So after an hour and 10 minutes they brought the salad and bread and they said the food would take 20 more minutes, it took around 30 more. They gave us the excuse that one of the chefs didn't go to work, and that they had a lot of groupons to attend that day and they were very busy. Really bad service, and unlike with other reviews here we didn't get...