Where to Eat in Fajardo, Puerto Rico: A Local's Restaurant Guide
Updated: 4 days ago
Fajardo, Puerto Rico, is about an hour east of San Juan, and most visitors come for the catamarans, the bio bay and the beaches. But ask anyone who lives here and they'll tell you: the food is half the trip.
Fresh fish straight off the boats in Las Croabas, mofongo with a marina view, barbecue cooked over charcoal. This is our local list of where to eat in Fajardo, built from places we know and from what visitors and locals keep coming back for.
Every place below has its phone number and a Directions link, so you can call ahead or get there in one tap.
By the water in Las Croabas
Las Croabas is the old fishing village at the end of PR-987, right by Seven Seas Beach and the bio bay. This is where you go for fresh fish with a view.
El Bohío Restaurante
Open-air family spot known for whole fried snapper and lobster tacos.
PR-987 Km 6.7, Las Croabas · 787-863-0865 · Directions
Pescaito
Ocean-view spot known for garlic lobster, mofongo and fried snapper.
Carr. 987 Km 6, Las Croabas · 787-719-6111 · Directions
Patria Mía Puerto Rican Restaurant & Bar
Chef Xavier Rivera's Puerto Rican kitchen, with a small second-floor rooftop. Try the pigeon pea risotto.
Carr. 987 Km 6.0, Las Croabas · 787-719-4542 · Directions
Costa Mía Restaurant
Bay-view restaurant known for shrimp arepas, paella and fish tacos.
Carr. 987 Km 6.5, Las Croabas · 787-801-5400 · Directions
Rincón del Faro
Seaside spot with generous portions. The stuffed lobster and criollo paella are favorites.
Carr. 987 Km 5.2, Las Cabezas · 787-863-0028 · Directions
Marina views on PR-987
Fajardo is a marina town (Puerto del Rey here is the largest marina in the Caribbean), and several of its best restaurants sit right on the water along PR-987.
Sábalos Marina Grill & Rooftop
Rooftop grill and bar at Marina Puerto Chico, known for its sunset views.
Marina Puerto Chico, Carr. 987 Km 2 · 787-719-6210 · Directions
El Cayo Restaurant
Canal-side deck with marina views, known for mojitos and shrimp mofongo.
Carr. 987 Km 1.6 · 787-953-4447 · Directions
Restaurante El Yate
Marina-view restaurant praised for snapper with lobster and seafood egg rolls.
Carr. 987 Km 2.3 · 787-655-4244 · Directions
OKEAH Modern Kitchen & Bar
Ocean-view spot with inventive Puerto Rican, Caribbean and international dishes.
Carr. 987 Km 2.7 · 787-860-1880 · Directions
Kalizo Puertorrican Cuisine
Busy seafood spot known for grilled octopus, mofongo and live music on Sundays.
PR-987 Km 1.3 · 787-863-3664 · Directions
Local favorites for real Puerto Rican food
If you want to eat where Fajardo families eat, start here.
La Estación
A former gas station turned barbecue spot, serving wood- and charcoal-fired meats and seafood. A true Fajardo classic.
PR-987, near El Conquistador · 787-863-4481 · Directions
Pasión por el Fogón
Chef Myrta's kitchen, known for local seafood like shrimp-stuffed lobster.
PR-987 · 787-863-3502 · Directions
Restaurante Don Esteban
Hacienda-style local favorite with generous portions, shrimp mofongo and pernil pastelillos.
Plus code 88WF+JM7 · 787-655-1217 · Directions
Something different
Not in the mood for mofongo? Fajardo has you covered.
Butaque Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex with family combos, vegan options and fruit margaritas.
Ave. El Conquistador R-35 · 787-912-8840 · Directions
Cenote Mexican Fusion & Bar
Sushi burritos, sushi tacos and mezcal cocktails with a Caribbean twist.
Eastern Plaza, next to McDonald's · 939-208-6888 · Directions
Rústica
Thin-crust New York-style pizza and cocktails. The 4-7 PM happy hour is popular.
52 Calle Garrido Morales · 939-260-2020 · Directions
Good to know before you go
Many restaurants close one or two days a week, often Monday to Wednesday. Call ahead, especially on weekdays.
Weekends get busy, above all in Las Croabas and around the marinas. Go a little early or call to ask about the wait.
The restaurants inside El Conquistador and Coquí Water Park are for hotel guests only. If you're not staying there, use the list above.
Planning a bio bay tour? Las Croabas is right next to the launch area, so it's easy to have an early dinner there before you paddle.
Want more?
See our full list of lunch and dinner spots, each with a Call and Directions button: Lunch and Dinner in Fajardo.
Starting your day? Check Breakfast in Fajardo for cafés, bakeries and brunch.
Out for drinks? Our Bars in Fajardo page has rooftops, sports bars and live music.
Have a favorite we missed? Send us a message through the chat on our site. We update our lists as Fajardo changes.
Buen provecho, and enjoy Fajardo, Puerto Rico!
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