Bistro del Mar

Wow 🤩! I had the empanada de ceviche and it was mind blowing 🤯. It was so flavorful and fresh. And the prices were great for the quality of the food. They're only there Monday through Wednesday so be sure to add it to your list early in the week. Absolutely incredible!

Beachside casual culinary delight. Great accidental 'discovery' upon first rolling into town. Food truck only open 3 days a week so when they're closed, they're literally not there. Exquisite hibiscus-ginger bebida, delicious crab-stuffed avocado. Proper tostones. Staff were so warm and welcoming, even in the rain. Gave me plenty of advice for the rest of my stay. Not a busy traffic area - was a peaceful vibe and view of the beach turning to twilight.

If you want to try something off the beaten path and outside of the tourist traps, I'd HIGHLY recommend Bistro del Mar (food truck) in Luquillo. Dont let the area throw you off. The setting is perfect, just off the beach (though dont go swimming there, too dangerous). We were there late in the evening - perfect weather, brezze, and the sound of the ocean. Perfecto! Food made with love for the people, ingredients home grown in their own garden, fusion style - collision of flavors in your mouth from the first bite to the last. Lets just say that i was completely stuffed. The owners are amazing and immediately embraced us as familia! Always happy to support buena gente y buena comida!

Absolutely the best chicken quesadilla I have ever had, and the stuffed avocado and fried plantains were fantastic. Best regards to the growing family, especially to the mama of the baby due in February.

Outstanding. Phenomenal. Some of the most delicious food I've ever eaten and it's from this unassuming little food truck. Delightful atmosphere right on the water and they play some excellent music. Ángel works hard and has such an infectious smile and attitude. You can tell Marina indeed cooks with lots of love. Tell your friends.

This food truck has plenty of vegetarian options. Chef and the servers were very warm and welcoming. We had a long chat with them and we plan to go there again because the people are so amazing. Food was yummy. They’ve incorporated chickpeas in vegetarian food which we loved. It’s right across the beach. Video and pics do not do justice. Vibe of this place is very local, friendly and pleasant. If you can’t find the location of food truck, call them and they send you a pin for exact location.

Another WOW meal in Luquillo This food truck is the bomb. They were so nice. We came by after seeking out a Puerto Rican owl sighting and they welcomed us with open arms at 9:51pm, gave us great food recommendations, had a spicy crab special available, the EMPANADAS were amazing, the STUFFED PINEAPPLE THO- such an exquisite flavor combination. Coconut lemonade, regular lemonade, refreshing, delicious. We sat in the ocean breeze (tables available there) and soaked in the glory of this epic food stop. I don't know who you are reading this review but stop looking at food reviews on Google and go get some bistro.

My fiancè and I were looking for good vegetarian options in Luquillo and are so happy we stumbled upon this place. Amazing food, really fresh ingredients, and the vegetarian options are amazing- so flavorful and filling. We wish we found this place earlier. We wanted to visit it a few more times! Really great food and great price.

This was so good! I'm so glad we stumbled on to it. The food was crazy good, all the employees were lovely to talk to and very happy to be there. The chef will take the time to make your food delicious and beautiful, so watch and enjoy the process. We had chicken stuffed avocado with tostones that had 3 amazing sauces. Sorry, no photos, we wended up taking it to go because of the rain, so just trust. We also ordered a chicken arepa, coconut water lemonade and a hibiscus tea. I will definitely visit them again. The location at night looks a little dark, literally, but that's because of the sea turtle friendly lighting throughout the area. Don't let that deter you. Just go and order something.

The food was amazing! I had the mofongo with chicken and chicken empanada...fantastic! This is a great little hidden food truck. The chefs truly have a passion for what they make for the customers. Thank you and hope to be back there again

Fantastic menu, great vegetarian options; wonderful owners ; great energy; fantastic place to try; Location: 18.37760° N, 65.71593° W

The food is absolutely amazing!! The service is phenomenal. Do NOT miss out on their personal chef experience. They are vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Last night of our trip to Puerto Rico, we looked up for a vegetarian friendly place near Fajardo and came across this suspiciously high rated food truck just 5mins away from where we stayed. We had to check it out! Our server was very nice, they have a couple of tables and chairs for seating and it was breezy, being located next to the beach. They have a bunch of vegetarian options. We tried the chicken and vegetarian mofongo as well as empanadas which were good! We tried the coconut fries as well but did they were burnt and lacked flavor (hence 4 star) Overall the food was pretty good, Maria was very cheerful and heads up, it's a cash only place but they do have PayPal!

Bistro del Mar catered my friends wedding in Puerto Rico and the food was amazing!!! The empanadas, chicken, shrimp, beef and veggie!!! They were accommodating and we couldn't stop eating!!! I highly recommend them!!!

The best place to eat if your staying in Liquillo.. don't go anywhere else. The food is delicious and you can sit outdoors and enjoy. We came here on both days we were there as my daughter was like can we just eat here all the days. Food may take time but it's worth it.

As much as I had hoped to eat here, it doesn't appear to exist anymore. There is a building at 5 Calle Esperanza that says Bistro Del Mar but it is not functioning. Maybe next time I visit PR it will be reopened.

EYE CATCHING INTRO! Now that I have your attention please, if you're considering going here, it was the best food I encountered on the island. We ate here twice while in Luquillo 3 days. Why only 2/3? Because the third day was bad weather and being a food truck they don't have the ability to operate in the rain. They had amazing fruit infused teas. We started with that. Delicious fried empanadas and I've never had a better one. The real star of the show is the "stuffed" pineapple which is essentially a sautéed pineapple with your choice of meat. I had both steak and chicken and I think the edge goes to the steak. I cannot overstate how delicious the food is. If you're even close to the area at the beach definitely go here. The service was great and the staff friendly and it's right by the ocean. They take cash as well as PayPal if you're a millennial. Go to this place and you won't regret it.

I just got back from vacation and this food experience will be something I will remember 30 years from now. We had the pulpo empanada, stuffed avocado with grouper, ceviche grouper, and stuffed pineapple with bacon and shrimp. The food was half the experience, owner Marina and chef Angel are amazing. If you have any questions about the area or where to visit, just ask them. Go now. Just ate? Who cares? Go now and get off yelp.

VEGETARIANS COME HERE!! We were visiting from NY in December. Being a vegetarian I couldn't believe i got great food here. I ate vegetables stuffed in avocado. There were chickpeas and corns too $15. It was yummy. With side of sweet potato fries. We also got 1 shrimp stuffed avocado with side of yucca fries $17. There was also taro root soup which tasted great $5. The server was very considerate and asked about each thing what i could eat and what not. Like cheese etc. We were here after 6pm so it was dark and lighting was close to nothing. So i used my phone torch to see my food. I wish there was more light around. I like to see my food when i eat. Also this is cash and PayPal only place. Our bill was $41 + tip extra so i wouldn't say it's a $ place. But food tasted great. Parking is street side and was available plenty. Google maps might not give you exact location but we walked a little further and found this kiosk.

Paid 14 dollars for 2 groupe tacos from a food truck, which is the most expensive tacos in my life, been waiting in the dark rainy night for 45 minutes!!! For an to go order Only two tacos!!! Then when arrived at hotel, there was NO tacos at all, I only got pineapple veggies Not the fish taco I've been craving for, nor even could I see a piece of meat. SO DISAPPOINTED!

Made a quick decision for a bite to eat, and we could not have a made a better decision in our entire time in Puerto Rico. This unassuming food truck is serving up some of the most unique fare in the area. Our server, Natalie, was more than friendly and made excellent suggestions off the menu. We had cheese empanadas (bomb), stuffed pineapple chicken (bomb.com), and chicken and shrimp mofungo (tomthebomb.com). Try the passionfruit, guava, pineapple juice (a Natalie special), you will not be underwhelmed. - For that special kick, go to the liquor store down the block and get a half pint of rum and make that juice pop. And to the important stuff...fries. we tried coconut fries, fried strips of coconut...excellent choice for something unique but don't order it expecting that fry satisfaction. Overall, just do it. Just f-ing do it.

This is the place you drive out of your way for. This place gets the distinct honor of my making the best tacos I've ever had and the best plantains. It's a tiny food trailer but don't be deceived the flavors that come out of it are big and tasty! Came here with my family and the beach side setting is the perfect place to enjoy some of the best flavors in Puerto Rico! The coconut mint lemonade is also a must! We loved this place! Fantastic food and super friendly guys making some amazing food.

I really wanted to have a good experience at Bistro Del Mar. We waited until the last leg of our trip to come here. We waited about 45 min until the truck showed up. Marina and her crew were very nice. We ordered several different empanadas, the pineapple & avocado veggie dish and the grouper ceviche. The empanadas were delicious. But sadly, l I ended up with severe Montezuma's revenge. I'm pretty sure it was the grouper since I was the only one who had it and the only one who got sick. My instinct was to have the steak. I should have stuck to that. I'm sad to not have had the incredible experience I was craving. It was just my bad luck.

Amazing food. What is best? Yes. Everything is best!!! The steak avocado is my go to right now. And you can buy their hot sauce to take home! Making this longer for yelp........

THE STUFFED PINEAPPLE WITH CHICKEN IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I HAVE EVER TASTED IN MY LIFE. This place is legit Puerto Rican culture at its finest. Delicious authentic foods being served at beach front location with genuine, kind workers serving you and going out of their way to make your meal and your entire stay as best as possible. Will be back for every dinner while we are in area.

Best Street food I have had in Puerto Rico. A special tip - they can make everything Vegetarian :)

I have been struggling to find somewhere to eat that had flavoring/ textures I enjoyed, Then I came upon Bistro Del Mar. Hands down, delicious. Excellent flavor. We had a stuffed avocado with steak and yucca fries, stuffed pineapple with chicken and sweet plantains, and a chicken empanada. All were delicious. Did not disappoint.

I remember eating at Marina's food truck en Las Croabas a few years back and thought to myself, "This food was prepared with love." I recently was back in Puerto Rico and visited the truck en La Pared and the quality was better than ever. The dedication and knowledge to her craft and the customer service from her crew was impecable. My food was delicious and when Marina pulled up from some last minute grocery shopping I let her know that I was super proud of what she has accomplished with that carrito. If you are on the east coast of Puerto Rico and want some good food, check out Bistro del Mar in La Pared, Luquillo PR

So so . But it's fine for lunch . Very friendly service staff and super cool de alcapurria . Thanks

Best Fish Tacos I've ever had and on top of that beautiful scenery while you eat . Wish I lived here I would come eat here every day lol

Another great find outside of El Conquistador gates. Just a short walk and you'll find simple delicious food served from a truck. Owner couldn't be nicer and the food couldn't be better. Had the stuffed avocado with steak, a variety of empanadas and some ice cold cheap beer. Best and cheapest meal we have had yet. Loud fun outdoor atmosphere (maybe too loud with all the generators running a host of different stands in addition to this one. Home made hot sauces round out the special touches. Marina did it right with this food stand This stop is well worth it.

This place is AMAZING. We came back twice during our stay in Luquillo. Definitely try the stuffed avocado with steak or the stuffed pineapple with chicken. The sweet potato fries were also very good, as well as the amarillos (sweet plantains). It's cash only so make sure you have some on hand. We were in Puerto Rico on vacation for a week and out of all the restaurants we went to, this little beach side food truck was a favorite! The owner and chef is also super friendly :)

We were trying to find a local place to eat that was authentic Puerto Rican food and we kept seeing signs for Bistro Del Mar. One night we finally found it not knowing it was a food truck. We decided to try it out and it did not disappoint! Between my husband, 2 small boys and I we all shared the Mofongo, Stuffed Pineapple(Chicken), and Steak on tostones (I cant remember the name). I was very impressed because Mofongo is a hard thing to make. Most of the time when you order it, it is pretty dry. This was the best mofongo i have ever had! Perfect texture, not at all dry, seasoned perfectly! The Stuffed pineapple was also great! My favorite though was the Steak on Tostones! Everything was cooked to perfection. They also gave us a sauce on the side that was jalapeno and something else i cant remember but it was so good! They came up with the perfect combinations and textures! The staff was also very helpful and personable! :) We will definitely be returning our next trip to Puerto Rico! :)

"Uhm...Ling and Milinda are waiting for you guys in back of a truck or something. They said have food for you guys..." Our dear brother delivered this message and scampered off, leaving my roommate and I flummoxed as to why in the world our friends were sitting around eating food in back of a truck. Furthermore, there were no details about where this truck and what it looked like...but I digress. When we finally discovered the Bistro Del Mar FOOD TRUCK past the Bio Bay equipment storage area, whatever food our friends had for us was mostly eaten up...and for a good reason. We sampled the variety of food ordered from a few others in our party, and realized by the end of our Puerto Rico trip that this very first taste of PR was pretty much one of the best. My personal favorite was the stuffed avocado. The meat ceviche inside was pure and fresh, long with the large chunks of avocado, dressed with layerings of thin-sliced red onions, tomatoes, and a light dressing. They had empanadas, mofongos, ceviches, yucca fries, stuffed plantains...all the major Puerto Rican foods you'd want to try. The manager and cooks were so nice too, they were about to close when we got there, and they stayed open unbeknownst to us. How classy. They attempted to close shop again, but stayed open longer so our friends who arrived later could eat. Where in the world does that happen?!! They were so nice, and the manager took it upon herself to help us figure out parking in Old San Juan the next day. That kind of hospitality is unheard of from a FOOD TRUCK. I'd say, if you're going to the Bio Bay, GO FOR IT.

They are perfect! Food is real, fresh and awesome. We were a group of 7, every single dish was delicious, then what we ordered 5-6 more dishes and ended up on great note.

I visit Puerto Rico on a monthly basis. There's one place I must eat at everytime I go, and that's here. Eating at Bistro Del Mar is the comfort food that my stomach needs, wants and craves. The quality of food is consistently excellent. I highly recommend the steak quesadillas and the steak tacos. Anything steak is fantastic, and perfectly seasoned and cooked. The coconut fries complement any meal perfectly. Marina and her team are very welcoming and accommodating. You can feel her love for cooking and that boricua flavor in every dish that she makes! Best food in Fajardo. Hands down. What I love most about Bistro Del Mar is that when you finish eating, your stomach is happy, your heart is full, and your wallet doesn't hurt.

We stopped by this food truck while waiting for our tour to begin. The smells coming from here were divine. Everything is freshly made. We had the emanadas, highly recommended. We will be stopping by if they are open when our tour ends!

We were staying at El Con and so happy we found this food truck on Yelp! The owner was so gracious and accommodated our request to split the plantain fritters to half steak and half pulpo (octopus). They ingredients are fresh and our dishes were made to order including empanada which were yum! They had a couple of tables with several seats. They're located where the bio bay tours meet up. Be sure to wear mosquito repellent bcos they are near the water and there were puddles everywhere.

Unique and made to order right before your eyes. This food truck is a must if you are Fajardo. We had empanadas as appetizers which were great...tomato and avocado being my favorite. I had the veggie stuffed pineapple, with fried plantains...loved the taste, especially with the strawberry hot sauce. Yes strawberry hot sauce! Be warned...yelp has them open at 6pm, but I suggest plan on 7pm. The overall experience sitting outside next to the Hustle and bustle of the locals and tourists was awesome...felt we were experiencing the real Puerto Rico with real local foods.

This is THE paradise of food trucks in the most beautiful of places! I almost died and went to heaven.....had a black bean and corn empanada to start, alongside some coconut fries. The real treat was the veggie taco - I honestly don't think I've had a better one in my life, and I would travel, far and wide, to have this again. Garbanzo and black beans, fresh cabbage, herbs, coconut vinaigrette all on a flour tortilla. I can't even describe why it was so good, you just have to come here. I think most people come because they are taking a kayak tour of the bioluminescent bay, but we just came here for the damn food. Man oh man I have no regrets, and if you don't come here on your trip to PR you're a fool! Please please please don't disappoint us by not coming here! It's the real deal. Fresh food for this price and the happy service, COME ON!

The best food in Puerto Rico hands down. Come check this place out. Recommendations:. Anything and everything they have.

Amazing food!! Great people. Loved every single dish.. visited this place every single day until we stayed in El Conquistador Resort. Great vegetarian food. Amazing empanadas, stuffed plantain, rice, quesidilla and passion fruit juice. Must visit place

I should have known from the reviews that this place was going to be special, but my husband and I were floored by the quality and presentation! We had the steak stuffed avocado and chicken and fish tacos. The grouper in the taco was delicious. The stuffed avocado was a large portion and the flavor was perfect. We wanted to go back the next day to try the mofongo, but they are sadly only open on weekends.

Marina's food truck was amazing!!!!! I would give it another star if I could. I took my family here on our first night in Puerto Rico and we enjoyed our meals. The standout dishes were the stuffed pineapple with chicken and the plantain fritters with spicy crab salad. Those two dishes were so flavorful and unique. Something you definitely wouldn't taste in the states. The coconut fries are delish as well as the Piña colada empanada was superb. This area may be hard to find but the locals will help you. One of the best meals I've had in PR. Shouts out to the staff including John, our gracious server

Just returned from a trip to Puerto Rico with the family and having visited Bistro del Mar. We'd intended on eating here before our trip even started based on its Yelp reviews, and we were not disappointed. The food was superb and the customer service was above and beyond. Let me interrupt myself right here to state that - yes, this is indeed a food truck. Though I shy away from these back at home and basically everywhere in the US, this was different from what I'm used to and definitely well within my usual dining requirements. The truck is entirely open on one side, and every important portion of the interior is visible to the customer. There's no hiding a dirty or messy interior - you see the food leave its containers as it gets put onto the grill, and should have no hesitation about the stellar food prep occurring. The day we visited was rainy, and we went with the intention of bringing food back to the room. We were the only ones there given the weather, and were able to chat with the owners more than had there been a crowd. Marina & Juan are very friendly, and speak English very well. Marina hails from New York, and her accent betrays the aggressive and fast language skills she'd acquired there. Her staff also all speak English, though I tried using my Spanish throughout all interactions. They were very complimentary about my use of their language, and I could tell the staff was more comfortable speaking English with me & my fam after making these attempts at communicating in Spanish. The food was prepared as soon as we ordered, and the owners interacted with us to accommodate our desires. We have a little one - and any parent knows kids can be picky - but the owners made an off menu item for him (he just wanted steak). The smell was intoxicating as we awaited our food, and it was all packed up and ready for us in relatively short order. We were given napkins and utensils to go so there was no problem returning to our room and eating despite it being a hotel. The food itself was incredible - que saboroso. My little one ate every bite, as did his slightly older brother. This by itself is the grandest compliment, given my kids are plain-janes and prefer snack food to anything else! They gave us a taste of their selections, but did not want to share otherwise. Too good to give up! I had the avocado with steak, and could feel my taste buds dancing from first bite. I've found skirt steak to be a common menu item throughout Puerto Rico, and every time I ordered it anywhere on the island it was delicious and tender. This was no exception! My husband got the mofongo, and my other child got a steak quesadilla. Amazing - every bite. I hope to return one day, and will definitely return to Bistro del Mar when I do. It's atmosphere is unique to top of its superb customer service and quality food - it's a must do for anyone interested in truly experiencing more than just the tourist side of Puerto Rico. A+!

So, so good! Tostones rellenos and cocunut fries ARE A MUST!!! We've been on the island for 4 days, drive to Aguadilla and back to this side & this has been hands down the best food thus far! Worth the wait! Everything is made to order so you will have to wait, but absolutely worth every minute! & THE COCUNUT FRIES! Yes!!!

The best food we have had on our trip so far. Not to mention THE sweetest cook and owner. We ordered: ceviche tacos, plantain fritters with chicken, and a steak wrap. They were all amazing. But, you MUST try the coconut rice, so fantastic! They also have a ton of original hot sauces to try! MUST GO!!!

Yelped this delicious food truck and it did not disappoint. My husband and I were able to walk over from our hotel (el conquistador resort- 10 min walk), we ordered 4 different dishes ALL delicious and reasonably priced! We will definitely return before leaving Puerto Rico.

AMAZING FOOD. Best meal I have had so far in Puerto Rico. I got the chicken quesadilla, which was really tasty and highly recommend. My husband got the stuffed pineapple with steak which was very good, just not as filling at the quesadilla. Always good to try some plantains, this is a good spot to try! Highly recommend! Service was great as well.

This is my third time visiting Puerto Rico and this is some of the best food I've had anywhere on the island!! We tried the coconut rice, yuca fries, empanadas and ceviche. Everything was excellent!! The ceviche was one on the best ceviches I've ever eaten, it was so flavorful. The prices were extremely reasonable. The service was fast. The two people working there were very friendly. Two thumbs up

The steak wrap and the chicken and cheese empanadas were delicious! The service was also awesome!

I ate here 4 days ago and I literally can't stop thinking about it. On our way to the bioluminescent bay tour, of course I was thinking food and our tour guide let us know there would be plenty of snacks and food when we got to the launch area. There was a place there I wanted to try but we didn't have the time for a sit down restaurant. I was a little disappointed but decided to walk around and see what we could find. First, I saw a guy selling pinchos (meat on a stick) and almost just got one of those and called it a day. Not one to settle on a lackluster dining experience, I decided to go a little further. Well that was the best thing I did the entire week because I found this AMAZING food cart. I started with the chicken and cheese empanada for the simple fact that I saw the lady behind the counter actually stuff the empanada with fresh ingredients right before she dropped it in the fryer. It was the best empanada I had the entire trip. (And I ate a lotttt of fried dough/ meat) My boyfriend and I each got a mahi taco and I'm not lying when I said it was the best we've ever had. EVER. I topped it with their homemade hot sauce and it was almost spiritual. It was topped with a black bean and corn salsa and whatever marinade/ sauce was on there was mind blowing. The food was so good that I wanted to drive the hour/hour and a half to go again the next day. AND I'm still thinking about that taco right now. I'm in love.... With a taco.

This place had the best food. i had their Tostones, coconut fries, tacos and nutella empanada. everything was delicious! If you want an honest opinion on pricing, I was quiet surprised to see the entree rates similar or higher than many 5 star resorts nearby. expect an ambience of a food truck.

Probably the best meal I've had in Puerto Rico over the last 5 years of visiting this island. Food trucks rule. Love the ceviche filled Avocado. Love the coconut and Nutella fries for dessert.

This food truck has its own parking area and sit down eating spot. Yelp location is close, but not accurate. Look around the circle (not on the beach road). Food was delicious! Had the sampler empanadas, steak stuffed avocado, and octopus ceviche tacos. Everything is so good! The vibe of the place is also fun, and the service is friendly.

Can I give it more than 5 stars? I want Guy Fieri to come here on one of his shows! The BEST food we had in Puerto Rico. Coconut fries are a must have, as is the Nutella empenada. My son who ate mostly hamburgers on our trip couldn't get enough of the beef empenadas- we had to order more. We ended up here because I didn't want to spend the money on Stingray at our hotel and a Yelp reviewer mentioned this place. A quick walk from the hotel- I would walk miles for this food. And yes, I would have paid any amount for this food. Truly the best food, most reasonable prices, and fantastic people!

A hidden gem! I was so delighted to come across this food truck that offers so many vegetarian options! The cook and the server were absolute sweethearts and the stuffed veggie avocado & ceviche is a MUST!!