Casita Miramar

One of the best dining experiences we had in Puerto Rico! The Bistec was absolutely phenomenal, it was recommended by our amazing waiter. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you love beef! Make reservations and come here. Don’t miss out!

Had a great experience last week at Casita Miramar. We didn’t make a reservation (which I recommend now that I know better). We were seated at a small room that was very cold, but the aesthetic was beautiful. I was a bit confused because the menu said La Azotea and it was different than the menu online. The table was a bit small, nonetheless our server Ruben made it work. He was wonderful and so knowledgeable!! Complimentary bacalaitos and pumpkin soup was a great surprise, not to mention the chichaíto shots at the end of our dinner. Food was delicious and portions were extremely large. Loved it and and will definitely come back!!

10/10. 1) You need a RSVP on Resy at least 3 days before. 2) Beautiful midscale Spanish inspired place (no street apparel) in cosmo neighborhood. Unique layout. Puerto Rican dishes with a twist. A touch of American in terms of service for tourists is a plus. Well organized and staffed. 3) Perfect for adults (mannered children rec.), romantic nocks for couples, and seating for groups up to 6. +6 must email for RSVP. Accepted cake delivery for birthday + staff sang very festive HB song in espanol.

Beautiful restaurant with fantastic food. It was a short walk from the Hilton Caribe hotel. We appear to be the only "tourist" there. Nothing we ordered disappointed. All the portions were incredibly large.

The most amazing food and service. We have been to their original, La Casita Blanca...this is consistent in quality and service but a much more elevated experience. The location is a former guest house/hotel. Each room/dining area has original fixtures that have been reimagined for a restaurant space. You feel like you stepped into the past and every nook tells a story. We will def be visiting again!

The complimentary bacalaítos and pumpkin soup are just superb. For appetizers, we had the Requesón and Salpicon. Salpicon was well made but ultimately didn't feel that special. Requesón with leaf cheese and the excellent bread was a surprise hit though the entree and dessert take fhe cake The main highlight was definitely the Fried Red Snapper (Local Fish option on the menu) with the excellent tomato sauce, rice & beans and fried plantains. Crispy, juicy and well marinated that goes well with the surprisingly flavorful beans Highly recommend the Tres Leches cake for dessert - wife said this is the best Tres Leches she's had in over 3 countries.

Had a lovely dinner at Casita Miramar the night before my cruise. There was a lovely amuse bouche provided by the chef as well as a delicious pineapple based cocktail. I then ordered the whole market fish (red snapper in this case) fried and served with a sauce and tostones on the side. I’d give the fish a B-. It had very little meat for the price, and it was over cooked in several areas. The staff could not have been better, though, and the ambiance is next level. I would definitely go back but get something different.

Randomly found this restaurant based on reviews and availability, it was fantastic. The service was warm and helpful, food tasted authentic and the dishes were all quite interesting without being pretentious. The “vibe” or atmosphere highly depends were you sit. For my next time, I’d ask to sit outside, as the lighting next to the green wall inside is quite fluorescent and bright.

Definitely recommend this place for delicious PR cuisine. A friend who lived in PR brought us here and co-signs the food. Firstly the whole place is a vibe. It's vintage feeling, speakeasy feeling, and also with a touch of mood. Lots of different rooms. Started with a soup as we sat down which was delicious. Got a few small plates like the chorizo balls, the avacado salad, and something else that was incredible. Steak and chicken for dinner. The rice and beans are so flavorful. Not a scrap was left over.

WOW!!! Food in this place was amazing. I definitely have to say that this was the best meal we had while visiting San Juan. We ordered the Churrasco, medium, and it was cooked perfectly, it was tender and juicy, had the flavor as if cooked over firewood. The order comes with rice and beans which were delicious. The 2nd plate was Bistec encebollado, which comes with white rice and beans. The steak had white onions and pickles red onions and it was tasty as well, but I preferred the Churrasco. For dessert we ordered the coquito tres leaches cake and flan quesillo, both were incredibly tasty. Service was excellent, our waiter was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is on an old Spanish house with beautiful decor, large windows and great atmosphere. I will definitely make this a stop next time in San Juan.

We scheduled a reservation to commerate our 50th anniversary with a couple of close family members. Despite having to cancel previous reservations due to severe weather conditions, we wanted to celebrate the occasion at this restaurant. We advised the restaurant bus Resy and email of the special occasion. We we seated at a table in the corridor area where staff and guests regularly walked by. We were hoping because of the occasion, to he seated in a more serene location. The restaurant has other seating areas . Although disappointed with the seating , we enjoyed the food and service by the server. Not sure why both Resy and email to the restaurant asked for details on the reservation. Details including the occasion, was provided yet it did not appear to make a difference. Thankfully the food/service was good.

We came for dinner on a Monday evening and not expecting it to be so full! We had a reservation, so the wait wasn't terrible. The food was good and so was the service. When we arrived they brought us a soup and what seemed to be tostones. Overall a good spot, but definitely make a reservation!

This highly recommended spot did not disappoint. We got there a bit earlier than our reservation and we were seated quickly. We started with complimentary plantain soup and bacalaitos and these were already tasty. We then got some drinks and I liked the Sangria Copa a bit more than the El Conflicto. The entrees were amazing, the steak was tender and juicy. The arroz con mariscos was loaded with seafood. Our server was also super friendly. A bit fancier than my average meal but it was sooo good. The interior was classy and fancy, definitely a great spot for a date or if you are celebration an occasion.

On rare occasion, I was misled by Yelp reviews this restaurant was top rated on Yelp but it was a total disappointment. All hype sorry I want well prepared PR food. I came here based on reviews for mofongo and they didnt have a mofongo dish. It was charming looking from the outside perched on the second floor. At first we had the bacalao fritters and pumpkin soup and they were quite a good start. The seafood in oil was ok. Then it went down hill, the fried pork was oily and overcooked it did not feel like a top rated quality restaurant with the way they handled the pork. The snapper, we didnt get the impression it was fresh seafood it was fried to the death and definitely didnt weigh 1 lb it was so small and they charged me $53 for 1.5 lb. The drunken chicken was dry. The wait staff was not attentive and we had many uncleared plates and empty glasses. Overall for $200 at a top rated restaurant it was mediocre at best even the street stalls make better food than this. Adios!

Dinner Recap: A Feast Worth Every Bite Drinks: Started strong with a passion fruit mojito--refreshing, zesty, and downright dangerous in the best way. The piña colada? Pure perfection. Appetizers: I wish I knew the name of this dish because it deserves a standing ovation--fried plantains stuffed with pork, and oh my god, exceptional. They also surprised us with a complimentary plantain soup, and I've never had anything like it before--creamy, comforting, absolutely unreal. The cod fish fritters? Even as someone who's not big on fish, they were an unexpected yes--especially when dipped in that soup. Mains: I went for the skirt steak rare, and they delivered. Juicy, tender, perfection. My partner got the bistec (pounded beef), and I'll admit, I was skeptical... until I took a bite. The onions and seasoning turned it into something magical. As a side, we had mamposteao rice (which came with the skirt steak but not the bistec so we swapped in for the regular rice and beans), and let me tell you--this was the best rice I've had in a very very long time. Of course, we also had tostones, because what's a meal without them? Phenomenal, as expected. By the time dessert rolled around, I was already at max capacity, but we powered through and ordered the homemade tres leches to go. Thirty minutes later, I caved. It was moist, rich, and absolutely worth the self-inflicted food coma. Now, I'm lying in bed, suffering from overindulgence--but with zero regrets. Easily one of the best meals, if not the best, I've had in PR. 100% coming back. PS: Made the reservation a month ago, and thank god I did.

First, shout out to our waiter Gabriel. After a very unpleasant experience with the hostesses, both of whom need hospitality training immediately. Gabriel made us feel welcome and prevented me from walking out-the hostess were that terrible. Anyway, it pays to have a great waiter on staff and one who took pride in teaching us about the history of the restaurant and its 10 years in operations. Note: make reservations! We did and we were indeed glad that someone on TikTok mentioned it. Price range: it is a bit costly but the experience makes it worth the money. Appetizers: To start, they gave us some pumpkin soup on the house with a side of cod fish fritters. This soup was remarkable! A bit spicy but creamy in texture, and bursting with flavors. The saltiness of the cod fish fritters perfectly balanced off the dish and it was a great start to meal. Drinks: I ordered the Spicy Nancy and my boyfriend ordered the Casita Rum Fashion. Both drinks were STELLAR! Compliments to the bartender for knowing how to mix drinks to perfection. Main dish: I ordered the Pastelón (beef picadillo, sweet plantain, cheese fondue) it came with a side of white rice and beans. Lean in when I say this, the rice and beans, honey! I had to sit back and savor the taste because those beans were immaculate. The Pastelón received a mixed review from me because while some parts were delectable, parts of the meat inside was overcooked so it was dry and lacked flavor. I wanted to give the dish a perfect 10 but the beans alone deserved that lol. The Pastelón was likely a 8 out of 10 and that was because of those little dried out beef parts. My boyfriend ordered the local catch, Mahi Mahi, and he raved that his meal was excellent! Overall, I truly enjoyed the experience but can I pause to get into the layout of this restaurant! The layout was reminiscent of an old Spanish villa and as we walked to our seats, we saw various corners of the restaurant which were perfectly decorated with artwork which told a story. It was so beautiful in there and very romantic, might I add. We were seated in a very private area and that made the evening even more special. I would certainly visit again and recommend them.

If I would have based this review off of my very 1st time visiting CM, it would have been a 5! I did have to take a star off after my entree the second trip was a bit disappointing. But, first the positives: I loved that it was right next door to the Don Rafa hotel where we were guests.. friendly staff and Jeffrey was really a gem! We were seated quickly without a reservation. I LOVE that they surprise you with complimentary soup and what seemed like fried bacalao fritters. OMG soooo good! We ordered a pitcher of passion fruit sangria at the suggestion of Jeffrey and probably should've opted per glass. It was decent but not the best. A bit sour. My Pastelon (beef picadillo, plantains, and cheese fondue) was really tasty! I would've preferred a creamier cheese fondue, but it was still flavorful. My friend loved her Cabrito (stewed goat) she said it was rich and the goat was very well cooked. The 2nd time around, everything was spot on except my empanada del jefe was very underwhelming.. I guess I misjudged in thinking that it would be an actual empanada, it was basically just a chicken schnitzel with a little bit of red sauce. I found the chicken to be less than flavorful.. the mamposteado rice was delicious, though. If I would have packed a bag, I would have purchased some of their house made hot sauce to go. It was so flavorful... a little on the vinegary side, but it worked for my taste buds. I would definitely return to try more of the menu if I'm ever back in San Juan!

AH-MAZ-ING! The ambience, aesthetics, service and the FOOD! 6 girls celebrating a special bday and it did not disappoint.

I found this business while looking for a restaurant with fried red snapper. I was fortunate with reservations and so booked one and headed over. The restaurant set up is quite romantic and yet also great for groups and families. Service was spectacular from arrival to departure. I ordered their spiced coconut cocktail which was delicious, we given the complementary plantain soups and salt fish fritters which was delicious! Then we got Pastelon and the fried fish. We were so stuffed by the end that dessert wasnt an option. The pastelon was the best we had during our visit. Definitely looking forward to dining here again.

If you're visiting San Juan and looking for a great dinner spot in the Miramar neighborhood, this place is well worth it. Really unique interior with lots of separate rooms for dining, and the food was great. Highly recommend the bistec, their take on chicken schnitzel, and the avocado. They even brought us a plantain soup on the house as an app (we weren't sure what to expect but turned out to be very good).

So I stayed at a hotel nearby and we came here 3 times on our trip. The food is AMAZING. The rice is magical. The Churassco is life changing. The appetizers are also awesome. Our goal was to only eat Puerto Rican food on this trip, and it was awesome that we were able to find upscale PR food that didn't skimp out on the taste. The service is also wonderful. I'd go here again :). The restaurant is also super beautiful inside.

Una experiencia muy positiva y sobre todo deliciosa; la sangría roja muy refrescante, la paella riquísima y al final un fornicadetto con café. Ambiente familiar y agradable, aún sin tener reservación fuimos atendidos excelente por Gabriel. Recomendable, Gracias por otro recuerdo lindo de mi país.

Phenomenal authentic Puerto Rican food!! We lived it so much we had to order some for take out on another day. The restaurant is very cute and well decorated, it was a the perfect place for a girls night out. Very close to other bars and restaurants as well. Service was very welcoming and friendly, despite how busy they were.

Incredible meal at Casita Miramar. From the moment we sat down, the experience began. They brought out a plantain soup and something that resembled breadfruit (which we tried the prior day elsewhere). It wasn't actually breadfruit though and we aren't quite sure what it was. We didn't order either of these items, but I assume they bring these to everyone. And they were tasty. We ordered Requesón (a cheese and tomato dish) that was incredible. We loved these. And then Carne Frita which was a pork with caramelized onions small plate. It was decent but not compared to the rest of the meal. My husband loved these hot sauce they had at the table as well. For our main, we shared the skirt steak. It was incredible! Highly recommend. I also got the red sangria which was tasty. Great meal. And would definitely come back if I have the opportunity when visiting San Juan.

I made reservations for a birthday dinner, I should have turned around because the host asked what was the reservation for despite booking and marked birthday. Also still had to wait for a table despite the reservations. Requested to sit in the patio - wrong choice Food: 7/10 I could have gotten a better fish, tasted alright, the hot sauce added the needed kick And this is where the good ends.... Ambiance: while this is a nice spot the lacking aspect of service contributes to a poor experience Service: 2/10 They asked if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. I said I cannot eat pork.. beans comes out w/ pork Only for one server for the area but there was no attention from having to constantly request water to drinks taking forever we had to remind the server that we never got the drinks. The service is piss poor and they couldn't care because the main dinning room was packed.

We had a wonderful meal at Casita Miramar. We just happened upon it and based on the reviews decided to stop in. Our waiter Geoffrey was spot on and gave good descriptions and suggestions on menu items. I had the Pastelon ( Puerto Rican lasagne) and my husband the snapper. Both were delicious and definitely the best meal we have had in Puerto Rico! I am now a fan of Puerto Rican food! Creative entrees and excellent service (the hostess staff was also outstanding ) definitely an do not miss while in San Juan!

We found many recommendations to dine here, so made reservations for dinner. The ambiance is nice, but also casual. The outdoor patio seems nicer, but we were seated indoors. To start off, we had some complimentary fried cod and plantain soup, which were both great. We also ordered the Queso Fritos ($14), which are fried cheese cubes topped with starfruit. They were good, but not as great as we've had them elsewhere. As for the main entree, I had the Cabrito ($32) while the fiancé had the Churrasco ($38). The cabrito is a slow braised goat, which was so flavorful and tender. I'm not usually a fan of beans, but the beans it came with were delicious over the rice. The churrasco is a skirt steak that was cooked perfectly too paired with Puerto Rican rice. This rice was delicious and I wish I could've upgraded the plain rice to this. We also paired all the food with some cocktails as I had the Spicy Nancy ($13); their take on a spicy Margarita. The Old Fashioned ($14) is a classic here. Overall, the food was good and ambiance was nice. The service wasn't as attentive as I hope, especially as we were celebrating a special occasion. It's a nice spot for a meal, but I wouldn't go out of my way here as we did take an Uber to get to this restaurant.

I wasn't impressed with this place. The atmosphere was nice, but not stunning. The service was slow, we had to wait 20 minutes in the lobby, even though we had a reservation. The food was so so. The steak lacked flavor and the soup had bones in it.

Some of the best Puerto Rican cuisine but also I left so satisfied. We had a welcome appetizer and we shared two apps, the requesón was absolutely amazing and the queso frito was great. I order the pastelón and this was incredible. I made to sure to check other yelp reviews and this one lived up to the hype. I would highly recommend it. The cocktails were great too! I got the jobito mocktail while my friends got cocktails--all very enjoyable and refreshing. Would recommend this restaurant! Service was also surprisingly great (PR for my experience had slow service) and the ambiance was just like a house (hence "casita").

This place was very cute - set in an old mansion so many rooms with different feels. Great service. Homestyle local food, well prepared and generous servings. Must reserve.

I went to dinner during a bachelorette party where we all dressed as grannies. The food was amazing; everything we ordered tasted authentic and full of flavor. They also sell their own hot sauce, which is not too spicy. The service was excellent, and the staff was very accommodating to everyone's questions about different cuisines and preferences.

Casita Miramar is old school fine dining that takes traditional Puerto Rican dishes and elevates them. Simple, classy, straight to the point. My partner and I arrived and were seated in a little nook at a red table-clothed two seater. Even though we didn't exactly have a private space, the separation gave the space a sort of romantic vibe. Service was attentive and hospitable. To start, we were given complimentary soup (I think it was made from beans) and a cod fritter. Both of these starters were great. Then we ordered the alcapurria, pastelillo, buñuelos, and cleon's snack. The alcapurria was hands down the best alcapurria I've ever had and the buñuelos were a balanced slightly sweet and savory bite. We could've went without the pastelillo (which I found to be on the dryer side) and cleon's snack (which was average but we felt the need to balance out all the fried appetizers). The goat stew entree was delicious with the house made hot sauce and the goat was flavorful and tender. My partner said it reminded him of his grandma's cooking which meant it was the authentic stuff. The steak was good but not memorable. Even though we were really full at this point we were glad we made room for dessert because the tres leches was amazing. It's tied first with one of the tres leches I had at a Mexican spot. To finish, we were given mini espresso liquor shots that were light and nutty. Overall, Casita Miramar did a great job elevating traditional Puerto Rican food and the service was great. I would've tried Casita Miramar's sister restaurant La Casita Blanca since Casita Miramar was great, but that's for next time.

Word of advice --- make a reservation. You most likely will not get in without one. I usually don't make them, but the occasions were important so I made sure to have one so we wouldn't have any unexpected ordeals. The place has an outstanding entrance with a fountain, and you want to make sure you go up the left staircase to check in with the hostess. The restaurant looks really small, but the truth is that it's sectioned off in quite an interesting manner. If you're sitting at the front, it might take you a minute to find the bathrooms, but they exist and there's a separate one for men and women and they aren't right next to each other. Anyways, the menu had so many interesting options. Initially I wanted pumpkin rice, but when I found out the fish of the day was swordfish... I had to do it. And I'm so glad I did. Swordfish is just a delicious fish, and I think it's my favorite! The garlic fries I picked on the side were delightfully garlicky, and just a bonus as the fries themselves were crispy and well-made. My friend had a salad he couldn't finish, and the leftovers were fantastic. If adjacent tables got loud, it could get tricky to hear each other, but this is truly a nice classier restaurant for special occasions. Staff were really friendly too. And again, make a reservation!

This was probably my favorite restaurant on my entire trip to Puerto Rico. It was HUGE and each room has a different vibe/decorations. There was ton of cute picture opportunity spots and private rooms for large parties. My friend booked us a private room and got them to put a big red velvet throne chair at the head of the table for me for my birthday. I will say, I despised our server, but other than that everything was great. Food and drinks were both good! Would definitely recommend.

Wish I had the same great experience others seem to have had. Maybe it was just an off day, but our visit was full of disappointments. Service was slow and inattentive, though I tried to be understanding since it was clearly a busy day. We got our seafood salad about 40 minutes after being seated--it was delicious, thankfully--but drinks didn't arrive until 10 minutes after that. Then we waited another 30 minutes for our churrasco and tostones. When the food finally arrived, it was dropped off without explanation. We had no idea what was what. After flagging down our server to ask about the tostones (which we hadn't received), he walked away and returned with another plate of steak, rice, and tostones--confusing us even more. Then, without warning, he took the original plates off the table. Moments later, he came back to tell us that because we had touched the first plate, we'd have to pay for it--something we never ordered, and only tasted because it was placed in front of us without clarification. We had to firmly insist we wouldn't pay for food we didn't order, didn't understand, and had no control over. Only then did he say he had "taken care of it." At that point, we just wanted to leave. We asked for the check and left without exploring anything else on the menu. Sadly, it was one negative experience after another. The steak and rice had good flavor. The tostones were thick and dry. No flavor. Ambiance was cute.

We were highly recommended to Casita Miramar by the locals. It did not disappoint! All was amazing; food, drinks and ambiance! The service was excellent and quick! If you are staying in San Juan, this is a must! My only recommendation is to make reservations since it does get busy.

Incredible. Simply incredible. I'll start out with the only negative part of our experience. We were told they don't take reservations but upon arrival we were asked if we had reservations ??? Of course we didn't. Thankfully they were able to accommodate us within 30 minutes or so - and I'm so glad we got to dine there! It's a beautiful building inside and out. Feels very high end and moody. They start you off with complimentary soup and fish bites - sooo good and I don't even like fish! I forget what app we ordered but it came with their hot sauce which is also good. For dinner I had the carnitas and it was phenomenal! The portion was huge so I had to take some home. After dinner they provided us with a complimentary shot - picture a martini espresso shot. Also a nice treat! All in all I would love to return next time we're in PR but I highly recommend calling to make reservations because after us everyone else was turned away.

The place was really cozy, and had good ambiance. Jeffrey our waiter was so cool and fun, he definitely made the experience even better. The food was awesome, the house soup was a good starter. Then, the "bueñuelos" were ideal.

Made reservations here for my mother's 61st, and I am so glad that we did! The hostess and waiters were so accommodating, and even though we hardly spoke the language, they helped us with every aspect of our meal and made recommendations on other things to try. For our starter, the restaurant provides you with a soup and fish cakes to try- completely free! We inhaled both, and were so excited to try our main courses. My mom ordered the skirt steak, and please don't let the photos fool you- the portion was HUGE! They actually folded it in half, so you got way more than you thought. The flavor was absolutely delicious; it didn't need a single thing! My mother commented that it was tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked. I ordered the house fish with chopped greens, and plantains. So delicious, especially with the sauce! At the end of the meal, you are brought a complimentary shot. I can't remember what it was, but it was a PR specialty, and tasted a bit like black licorice. My mom wasn't a fan, and I wasn't either. But it was alcohol so I downed both shots! LOL This is on my list of must visit place's whenever I'm on the island!

Easily one of my top three favorite spots while in Puerto Rico. Which is hard because the food has been really good everywhere! They have all the things I look for in a restaurant. Great music, flavorful food, stellar decor, and great service. Jeffery was our waiter and I could tell by the way he interacted with us and other guests that he was a beast at his job. He's mastered the art of moving with urgency but not making you feel rushed. He started us off with complimentary fish fritters and plantain soup. That got our taste buds excited for the rest of the night! For drinks I had the El Conflicto (Jeffreys suggestion) and my boyfriend had the Casita Rum Fashion. They were both well made. I was honestly surprised on how refreshing the El Conflicto was! I wasn't sure I would like the coconut cream and coconut water, but they complimented each other well. For appetizers, we tried the Fried Cheese. I don't even have the words to explain how good this was. I honestly could have just eaten this all night. We also had their Cleon's Snack because my boyfriend is a huge fan of yellowfin tuna and I love avocado. The pairing of spices for this dish were delicious. At this point, I didn't have any room for my actual meal! For the main course, the Drunken Chicken caught my eye and Jefferey our waiter signed off on it so I went with it. It came with a side and he suggested the beans and rice. They were all very flavorful but I was stuffed from the appetizers. So I took my meal home. After my boyfriend stole several bites of course. lol. He had the Local Catch (Grouper Filet) and Breadfruit Tostones. Like I said EVERY part of this meal was amazing from start to finish. Jefferey even added complimentary shots at the end because we were too full to get dessert. 10/10 highly recommend!!!!

10/10. 1) You need a RSVP on Resy at least 3 days before. 2) Beautiful midscale Spanish inspired place (no street apparel) in cosmo neighborhood. Unique layout. Puerto Rican dishes with a twist. A touch of American in terms of service for tourists is a plus. Well organized and staffed. 3) Perfect for adults (mannered children rec.), romantic nocks for couples, and seating for groups up to 6. +6 must email for RSVP. Accepted cake delivery for birthday + staff sang very festive HB song in espanol.

Nice cozy little spot. We were seated immediately and within 10 minutes the place was packed with customers. Service we received was excellent. The waitress was friendly, explained everything from the free soup, free bacalaitos, free liquor shots and other items on the menu. I have food restrictions and she went to ask the chef about ingredients. Food was so delicious!! Will definitely go back.

Very cute restaurant. Attentive and kind staff. Food was disappointing, though. For the apps, we ordered BUÑUELOS, ALCAPURRIA, and HUMMUS. Definitely recommend the buñuelos - the sauce that it comes with is really tasty. Skip the others. For the entrees, we ordered the CONFIT PORK & SMOKED PORK DUO, FRIED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL, and the DRUNKEN CHICKEN. I would skip on the schnitzel - it was dry, even with the sauce. The other two dishes had tender meat, but the flavor just was lacking. For dessert, we all shared the FLANCOCHO. Definitely recommend this sweet treat. Lots of mosquitos! The staff was kind enough to bring us some bug spray, but by that time, we were already itching like crazy. This place came highly recommended, but it didn't meet the expectations and hype. Don't think we'll be returning as there were so many other restaurants that we wanted to try on this trip.

This was my very first restaurant in Puerto Rico back in 2019 and my introduction to mofongo. I have gone to here again 5 years later. The layout of the restaurant makes you feel totally at home and so do the many authentic comfort foods they serve. When I went for lunch, parking was manageable but if you are going for dinner especially during weekends, just uber or use their valet. The streets in this area are really narrow. The service does take time and it is a popular restaurant so don't expect a quick dinner and leave.

Recommend by a local friend said "a must go if you only stay here one night". So we went there. 40 mins waiting time but the waitress was really nice to try to get our table quicker. It's a very special restaurant which seems like converted from a house. Every table was uniquely designed and it's pretty cute. We ordered a pitcher of passion fruit sangria, flavor wise was great but not enough liquor in it tbh. They also sent us some local appetizers which are very tasty. I must say their skirt steak was AWESOME! My friend ordered it and I tried a bit--very tender and juicy! I ordered the goat stew, which was also really good, but it's very large amount of food. Overall very good experience. Will come back again!

My family and I went to Casita Miramar our first night in Puerto Rico and were incredibly excited after seeing many recommendations and raving reviews of this place. Unfortunately it fell short of everything we thought it would be and we were just left quite disappointed at the food and service. The restaurant is cute and nice decors. However it is a bit tight and bit of a maze to get around the restaurant. It felt a bit too tight for my liking but that's because we had our little girl and a stroller with us. The service was not great. Our waiter was really hard to understand and had a short temper. When we asked for recommendations and for more details on what the dishes were, he would be a bit curt and short with us and didn't really help us with understanding the menu. The meal came with complementary soup in the beginning which was probably the best part of the meal. I believe it was pumpkin soup but was never explained to us what it was. I'm just guessing it was pumpkin soup because it had that earthy nutty pumpkin flavor. We ended up ordering Lamb shank stew and the beef pastelon. The lamb shank stew was incredibly salty to the point we couldn't even eat it. The pastelon was ground beef with some light creamy cheesy mixture. This was decent but quite heavy. After about a 1/4 of it, i didn't want anymore. The stew came with a side of rice and beans. The bean mixture was delicious and honestly the best part of the meal. I ordered one mixed rum drink too and it tasted awful. It tasted like just straight rum and sparkling water and ice. Overall was super disappointed at our first meal in Puerto Rico. Prices were pretty expensive for what we ordered. I'm not sure if I would recommend this place to anyone. Not good food or service and poor value and expensive dishes for quality of the dishes.

Absolutely wonderful experience with exceptional service. I'm a huge old fashion fan and this one truly hit the spot.

Wow I don't think I could recommend Casita Miramar enough! It was truly amazing and the best meal I had while on vacation in Puerto Rico! Definitely make a reservation because they are busy as expected. As soon as we were say they brought us complimentary soup and fried cod which was a delicious surprise! We enjoyed two cheese appetizers, Requesón and Queso Frito which were both delicious! I liked the Requesón most which was similar to ricotta. For my entree I had the braised goat which was flavorful and fell off the bone. Prices are fair for the portions and especially for the high quality of food served. The ambiance was cozy and intimate. Service was wonderful and quick, we felt so well taken care of and were even treated to a shot of liquor at the end. Highly highly recommend checking it out!!

Ambiance, food, and drink are on point. We loved all of our dishes (bunuelos, pastelon, and chicken) and the sultry vibes of the restaurant. Unfortunately service was lacking - inattentive (ex, had to ask for water 2+ times) and impersonal. I wish it were better because it was our favorite meal of our trip food-wise. We'd definitely return and hope for a different server.

Let down, the place it's very nice and the menu looks good, but even with reservations we weren't able to get a table and the staff was not friendly at all.

authentic Puerto Rican food. Service was excellent and food was amazing. The manager Yadira was so attentive and made sure we were taken care of. Our waiter Anton was good and all of his recommendation were a hit. Food and ambience are 10 out 10.

During our trip to Puerto Rico we have had so much amazing mind blowing food. Casita Miramar was no exception! Service was amazing from start to finish. The restaurant has a very nice elegant vibe to it and would be great for a casual dinner or date night. I ordered the Empanada del jefe which comes with chicken schnitzel aka a chicken breast fried to perfection, as well as crema de chorizo and chorizo bits on top. It was amazing!!! I literally ate past the point of being full. My husband got the churrasco steak which was also delicious. Both meals came with mamposteado which is a mixed rice and beans with crunchy bits and is a new favorite of mine. The drinks were strong and good. Can't wait to come back to PR and come here again!

We didn't have reservations but they were willing to seat us. Food and drinks were amazing. Service was excellent. Love the ambiance as well.

Excellent service - food is fantastic . Most make reservation ahead of time. Beautiful place.

We came here for my birthday dinner in Puerto Rico and it was a beautiful spot for the occasion! I made a reservation in advance knowing this was a popular spot and I'm glad I did because there was a long wait when we arrived so I'd highly recommend reserving ahead of time. Upon getting seated, we were delighted to be offered complimentary soup on the house as we were starving! Then we ordered two drinks, a churrasco and chicken stew for our mains and the waiter recommended an avocado salad that paired perfectly with our entrees. We were super full at this point but had to order the tres leches for dessert to top off our meal. I think this is standard in Puerto Rico but we also asked for water, which is charged by the bottle so we ended up taking it with us since we didn't finish it and it was pricey. I would say this is a cute date spot or a nice treat for a special occasion but a little on the pricier end although I feel like food in San Juan is generally pretty expensive. Cute vibes and good service so no complaints there. The neighborhood is also close to Old San Juan by car but not much in the area other than other restaurants and bars if you are looking for other activities to do within walking distance.

Another good spot on my visit from NYC! My friend recommended here and made sure to tell me to make reservations because it's a popular dinner spot. Made reservations for weds at 8:30pm and sure enough it was pretty much packed when we arrived. We were greeted and seated within a few minutes. The ambiance in here is very homey which I liked. The service was pretty good. Our waitress was Alanis T. and she was attentive and patient with explaining menu items we weren't sure about. She was also understanding when my friend didn't like the sangria and offered to replace it and have it removed from the bill. Our orders also came out fairly quickly. Drinks: we started with the spicy Nancy and the passion fruit and Prosecco sangria. I loved my spicy Nancy which was just a spicy margarita but my friend did not like her sangria. I tried it and I also agreed- it was missing flavor and tasted more like juice. She then switched to her good ol faithful Sauvignon blanc and I had a passion fruit margarita- we were both happy here. At the end of dinner they gave us complimentary house shots with 3 coffee beans which she said represented love, health, and wealth. Food: they give soup and fried bacalaito (codfish fritters) on the house to start, both of which were so good. For appetizers I had the octopus salad and my friend the Cleon rice. Both were good but the octopus salad confused me because I felt it should be a hot dish not cold. They give a very generous amount of tuna in the Cleon's snack and it was fresh. For entrees I had the chicken schnitzel with rice and beans and she had the grandma's tribute (boneless beef short rib) with cassava mashed potatoes (+$8 up charge) and fries as the included side. The chicken schnitzel was huge and it came with chorizo on top! I was stuffed by the time we got to the entrees and ended up taking it to go. I tried to eat it the next day and could barely get through it. My friend said the short rib was good and came right off the bone. I don't eat beef so I can't attest but I trust her judgement. The cassava mashed was different but not bad. Fries were nice and hot.

The food was amazing! The service was excellent! The atmosphere was really cool! There are a few nice added touches like the sopa to start and the little apéritif at the end.