Melao del Mar — Restaurant in Vega Baja

There was a bit of a language barrier with the staff until the chef (possibly owner) came out to help. My 1 year old is allergic to dairy. The chef made a dish that he was able to safely eat. My 4 year old, who is a very picky eater, thoroughly enjoyed the dish as well. The chef suggested a few things for my husband and I and we were very happy with our meals. My husband had empadillas one with shrimp and one with mahi mahi. I had a pork dish with monfongo. All was delicious and I...

This down-scale place has some of the best fried fish bites, ceviche, and tender octopus salad—which is prepared in a different style than most other places. It also had good drinks and friendly service, despite what might seem as an unwelcoming appearance—but come here when it’s dark at night for drinks n snacks and an authentic...

Food is good but the wait it’s so long. We ask for a “chillo”(fish). It took more than 1 hour to be ready. The place wasn’t busy at all. The chillo was good but they also forgot the coleslaw. If you are hungry this is not the place because the wait is ridiculous. If you have time then ask for a chillo...