El Verde BBQ

So good we ate here twice during our stay! The staff was very kind and helpful while figuring out what to get and the proportions for what we got. Over the course of both meals, we got sweet plantains, Mofongo with garlic on top, chicharron, half a chicken, ribs and rice and beans. Everything was unreal. So much so that we are already looking forward to coming back and eating here again. Couldn’t beat the price either for such delicious food!

Roadside bbq joint that was recommended by a friend who visits PR a lot. We stopped by for lunch, there was a bit of a wait (10-15 minutes) but it was worth it. We got the half chicken, yucca, plantains and rice + beans. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, as was the rice! My favorite was the yucca - gooey goodness. There are tables to sit and eat at, the whole place was fairly clean, service was good and price was very reasonable. Cool roadside experience - felt like I was eating authentic PR food. Would recommend and would come back!

This place is easily one of the best places to get food. Right on highway 3 heading towards Rio Mar. I saw reviews so I wanted to try it for myself and it did not disappoint at all. They sell pretty much everything by the pound (or half pound). Roast pork. Fried pork. Ribs. And chicken - chicken is sold by the half chicken. It all looked so good so I got a pound if each (for 2 people). More than enough food. Also had sweet potato and plantains. All of the food is good. Every. Bit. Of. It. I loved the ribs and roast pork the most. There are rice and beans and yuca which I did not try. They also have (I only know it by what its called on another island) pudding, but I dont care for that. I came back 3 days later and got just the ribs and fried pork (they didnt have roast pork thst day). Still very happy. I think its all very affordable and for the quality and amount of food its better than going to a restaurant. This will 100% be a stop for me everytime I’m there. They also have drinks there (alcoholic and non) so its really a one stop shop. There are tables on site to sit at if you want to eat there. Again its right off the highway so don’t expect it to be some quiet romantic place - this isnt that. Its 100% worth a visit if you are passing by or can get to it.

My favorite and must eat place when in PR. I used to come here as a kid with my family. Now I brought my husband and kids. They loved it. We bought extra to have left overs later in the day.