La Estación

Great spot all around! The pulled pork sandwich I got was enough for two people. Luckily I came hungry. The views and the staff was amazing! I would be back when I’m on that side of the island. I however would have loved to see a couple more options on the menu. Like a brisket sandwich and that sorta stuff. Still 5 stars!

Fajardo, PR Open air restaurant. They open at 4 pm. People are waiting in line before opening. We were the first. I’m a vegetarian so all they can suggest are sides. I ordered the salad with goat cheese. That was just OK not crazy about the vinaigrette. I didn’t finish it. I ordered potato salad, which was terrible. It was lacking flavor. I also ordered the mac & cheese, which normally would come with some kind of meat or fish, but they gave it to me without and that was OK. I didn’t quite finish it because it was just too much for me. It was suggested that I order these little coconut rounds. They did not taste like coconut at all. It was a little round bread like things, and they were a bit hard and lacked any sort of flavor. The vegetarian rice and beans was a good choice. My husband ordered the brisket which was way overpriced. And he didn’t quite finish it and french fries that came with. Fries were very overdone and he didn’t even touch them. I told the server but he was just like OK and that was it. So I guess they could really care less whether you eat it or like it , it doesn’t really seem to matter. I asked for a strong drink and asked them to suggest a cocktail and I was told about this one with tequila and guava juice and I ordered that, that was a poor choice because it was very bland and it wasn’t strong at all ….it was so blah. I can’t quite tell you why I didn’t like it … it just lacked flavor. I didn’t taste any kind of guava juice, although it was an orange color. And it appeared to have a dried slice of orange probably a blood orange but that gave it no flavor. It was mainly for decoration, which was completely useless to me. After tasting so many side dishes I really had no desire for dessert and we just paid the bill and left. This was recommended by a friend and they absolutely loved it. They had a huge lobster that seemed to be stuffed with some things and they just love this place so we tried it on their recommendation. Our server told us that the truck didn’t come in with the lobsters on it so that wasn’t available. Even though I don’t eat lobster but perhaps my husband wanted to try it and yeah, so that wasn’t available. This is a meat and seafood lovers restaurant. I’m sure that other people enjoy it. It’s apparent by the way that people lineup outside for it. I don’t think I’d come here again because they don’t have much for me even though they do have these sides that I can order but I feel that at least one entrée should be for vegetarians instead of me having to order so many sides. So I’m disappointed with that. There’s parking in the front I don’t know how much is available because we only saw a few parking spaces in the front. I don’t know about handicap parking or a handicap access because there are a few steps that you have to go through but there might be another entrance for handicap wheelchair access. It’s kid friendly. The place is clean. I can’t really complain about that. I do recommend trying it, my food opinion is just mine as a vegetarian. My husband is a meat eater and he said that he probably wouldn’t come here again. He doesn’t think that there’s anything special about it. There was a New York strip steak on the menu and that was hugely overpriced. His brisket was I believe about $70 which was way way way overpriced. Reservations are strongly recommended. They will take the people that have reservations first.

Waited an 1 hour and 40 min, not worth it at all. Got here at 7:34, it’s now 9:19. Received my food at 9:00. The food came out cold, the corn bread is DRY. The steak could be better, the rib taste was good but the meat itself wasn’t. The empanada wasn’t the best either. The kids got mac and cheese, it came out cold as well. Didn’t get drink refills. Bad service, not worth the wait or food.

We were really excited to try La Estacion during our visit and had high expectations based on all the glaring reviews, however, it was overhyped. The food was good, but nothing to rave home about. I would put this in the average to slightly above average BBQ category. We tried the BBQ sampler (brisket, ribs and pulled park) along with a shrimp seafood special. The brisket was on the dryer side which was disappointing considering this is one of their signature dishes. The service was good and the ambience is nice. It’s certainly worth going to if you are in the area, however I think the reviews oversell the place.

We stopped by on Memorial Day for dinner. Their was a full house. So we went inside and made reservations for 45 minutes later. We sat out some of the time waiting for a parking space. They had a nice woman managing the parking, she held a spot for us while we drove away to turn around and return to park in the spot. So NICE! We let the host know we were available to be seated, we got seated on 15 minutes before the reservation! NICE! We wanted Ribs but being the last day of the holiday weekend and the last hours of operation they were gone! We settled for a 16 oz ribeye with fries and garden salad (we added their cole slaw). The steak was so thick that we had to ask to have it cooked more since the inside was rare. They qucky put it back on the grill and the second time was a charm. Yum! They gave us a complimentary bread pudding with vanilla ice cream dessert. Extra NICE!

Good food, but not worth the price. It took a while for our food to come out, which is fine, they were busy. The food was good but not remarkable. The brisket had way too much fat on it and the rice and beans needed a little more flavor. The matahambre sandwich was excellent however.

Wow the food here is super good! Restaurant has Great vibes, drinks and top notch service! I live in Texas and we know good BBQ and this place exceed my expectations. Highly recommend!!!

The environment was great felt very tropical. Drove an hour and a half for the food and was worth it. Got the BBQ sampler and it was more than enough food for 2 people. The Mac and cheese was great and probably the best out of everything. Came here a year later and the food is excellent, prices have been raised for the bbq smaller but it was worth it.

We loved dining at La Estacion! We were admittedly a little nervous to venture off the El Conquistador property but I'm glad we did! We started with drinks (loved the Fajardo Sunrise) and an app (riblets!) I only wish there were more meat on those bones! Flavor was great--typical bbq with maybe a touch of sweetness and blue cheese! So cool! For dinner we ordered the BBQ sampler and for me it wasn't a question. The brisket was the best with that chimichurri sauce. We added the mac n cheese, rice, and corn to our order. All were wonderful, but I enjoyed thre corn and rice the most. Finally, dessert must not be missed here. We grabbed the banana (empanada?)? Idk what it was called but it was good. Then also the bread pudding. Both were delicious and perfect for four people to share. Finally, vibe was great. Sit outside if you can. Waitstaff were all great!

La Estacion is the magic of Puerto Rican flavors and American BBQ coming together! I love the way that this restaurant comes together to welcome everyone, only allowing a 14 day reservation window from the day you want to book, and keeping the other half of tables open to walk-ins. It allows more accessibility to enjoy the beautiful food! If you are visiting Fajardo, and even if you aren't you will want to, come visit the amazing people at La Estacion! They have their menu and then the specials list you must try! The riblets in a guava bbq sauce and topped with blue cheese is just everything! The sampler plate will keep you full and going back for more flavors from the pork, ribs, and brisket! Make sure to ask for their pickles and get you a side of Mac n cheese! Beautiful food and drinks to enjoy with your loved ones or even for a solo date! You can tell how much everyone here is passionate and we even got to see the owner there who was always caring for others while everyone ate. Thank you La Estacion for the yummy food and welcoming us into your space!

Planning our trip to Puerto Rico we saw this place on YouTube, and it did not disappoint. We arrived on a Sat but was there for a work thing so did not get there till Friday evening, our last day there. It's their take on BBQ and being a girl from Texas they did a pretty good job! My husband and I split the sampler which was more than enough for us

Food and service were excellent. First time there and the service and food were excellent. The fish dip and riblet appetizers were delicious but very tiny portion of fish dip. Had the PitMaster platter and split that with two sides of Mac n cheese and it was enough for two adults and two kids. Coleslaw was really good. Rick was an excellent server. Will be back.

We've had a lot of great meals in Puerto Rico this year (shout out to Marmalade in San Juan and Sama in Loquillo) but honestly this was one of my favorites. Not fancy just really good food (BBQ, grilled fish) w nice atmosphere and good vibes all around. Mango mojito really hit the spot. If you are staying at El Conquistador and are wondering if you should go off site for dinner this is your sign to do it.

If you are visiting Fajardo, Puerto Rico, try not to miss "La Estación". ... without question, the best restaurant in the area. The restaurant is located in an abandoned gas station ( in Spanish "la estación"). A very cool place, even though it's all outdoor. Don't worry, is all covered and the ambiance is beautiful and decorated with plants and flowers. The bbq smell lures you in. Everything in the menu is exceptional. We were a party of four and literally order a lot of the menu options. - the street corn, brisket meat, grilled swordfish, arepa, home-made sausage, ribs, pulled pork and appetizers were amazing. A very attentive staff complemented the outstanding food. Highly recommend this place. Trust me on this one.... Need to reserve in advance. Always very busy due to its popularity.

Love this place, the Puerto Rican/ Texas BBQ fusion is to die for. It's a converted garage with traces of the garage still there. All outdoor seating but covered, The only issue was we went late and wasn't that hungry so only got apps but there sausage of the day was one of the best home made sausages I have eaten and there wings were top notch. Will go back for the pit masters platter saw several come out and looked great.

This casual spot is a hidden gem in Fajardo. An old gas station converted to a restaurant. A mix of southern comfort food with a Puerto Rican flair. Good was great. The chicken wings were excellent. The pulled pork and mac and cheese was delicious. The ribs were very tender. For dessert we ordered the special bread pudding with ice cream - excellent choice.

Go here! Fantastic food and worth finding parking. My daughter had her 15th birthday dinner here. Great service, food and experience. We got seated quick even after they said it would be a 20 minute wait. Waited less than 5 minutes. The food was AMAZING. We had the wings and a special for the day, Korean BBQ empanadas. Whoa. The birthday girl got Mac and cheese pulled pork and the rest of us split the meat platter. So good and so much food.

Enjoyed some pineapple mojitos and the pit master special with my boo on a Memorial Day weekend getaway! The staff here is super friendly and the food is cooked with love! Definitely a great spot to come to for some bbq!

Food: delicious! We had: Burnt ends Mac n cheese: the meat was beyond tender, glazed and smoked. I liked it so much I ordered an extra order of ends to take home. The Mac n cheese was good too Daily salad: despite not liking beets, I liked this salad. Really enjoyed the pumpkin seeds. Chicken wings: not my favorite but they were ok. Others in my party really liked them. Mojito: good and strong (for people that don't typically drink a lot) Service was good. We sat at the bar because there can be mosquitos in the open area. Food came out super fast even before the drinks. Ambiance: super cute. Smells like a smoke house the second you park. At night this place has to be super cute with the string lights. Overall 10/10

Wanted to try restaurants outside of the resort. Very friendly people, great food, close to El Conquistadors resort (15min walk).

Food is wonderful, atmosphere not so much. The music is so loud that it's impossible to carry on a conversation over dinner.

Service was good and the decor is fun and eclectic. I don't think the food lived up to the hype though. The corn was delicious but everything else was ok but not as good as the other reviews make it out to be. We had better food elsewhere in Fajardo.

La Estacion is delicious! We were recommended to try out this spot and so glad we did. We didn't make a reservation and got seated quickly on a Saturday night at 8:30pm. We ordered the carribean wings for an appetizer, the beef brisket, and the grilled fish special. The wings were delicious. They came with a smoky ranch. YUM. The beef brisket rivaled brisket I've had in NY and Kansas City. It was so juicy and not too fatty. It came with coleslaw which was really good too. Not too mayo-ey and not too vinegary. The best part of the meal was the fish. I wanted a 1lb fish but they only had 1.5 lbs. it was $55 but I really wanted to try their grilled fish so I did it anyway. Wow. This was really the best fish I've ever had my entire life. It was so flaky and juicy, but the skin was so flavorful. It came with tostones and rice and beans, but the real show stopper was how good this fish was.

Everything you could want in a bbq spot and more! Great ambiance. The service was fabulous--warm, accommodating hosts and a great server/bartender. Shout out to Maria for a great experience and solid recommendations. The brisket and ribs were phenomenal. If you're in Fajardo, don't miss this gem.

I was ready for some great bbq when we made this stop. Service was decent. The prices unfortunately don't match the food. Most of the places in PR give you generous amounts of food for what you pay for. For $25, I was hoping for more brisket. The chicken wings portion was a little thin for the price. The taste was good. Drinks were on point. Dessert was great.

Highly recommend! By far one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I've ever had! We also tried the brisket, which was moist and full of flavor. The decor inside the outer walls was very nice, but from the outside I would've likely missed out on stopping.

Not my favorite place. Super expensive for what you get (BBQ). The food was good but portions were small. The service was good and the ambience was ok. Mostly outside seatings and the mosquitoes were killing us. I would not return.

Awesome service, we are locals and loved everything about it, delicious food, great ambiance, thanks for the servers they were all very attentive , love their recommendations

Best BBQ. Love the atmosphere and brisket and grilled lobster were amazing. Drinks were great and service was friendly and prompt. Portions were huge and big enough for two.

An absolutely fantastic experience!! Ambiance is perfect. Chill vibes, locally-sourced and delicious food, friendly staff. We had the BOB orange, grapefruit, and passion fruit beers - mm! Most delicious ribs and wings, potato salad, smoked swordfish dip, homemade sausage. Mm mm MMM!

Okay so I legit forgot to take a pic of the food we ordered. The only thing is I got a shot of was my sons steak. This steak was bomb ! Gaby our waitress said it was slow cooked then seared i believe. I really don't care how it's made because it was bomb. The vibe was good, chill, and friendly! The staff was really nice and help you make good decisions. There's 2 reasons i did not give it 5. Reason: I am not 100% sure this is authentic to the island and that's what I was hoping to eat. It's bbq meets PR. It's fusion, it's Lucille's meets Puerto Rico. 2 the second reason is the one thing I was looking forward to eat they were out.

Order the pulled pork with plantains!! Worth driving all the way to Fajardo from San Juan just for this place!!

Been here like three times about 6 to 7 years apart and every time it's been very memorable. Keep on grilling, sir, You are a master.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Puerto Rico. We've brought a lot of people into this restaurant and every one of them has turned into a repeat customer.

Ok, I don't even like BBQ restaurants, but this spot had plenty of different options for someone like me. I absolutely loved the crispy snapper app, the fish was flaky and juicy. The heirloom salad with goat cheese and pistachios was so tasty and flavorful! My main course - seared tuna with corn and fingerling potatoes was perfectly seasoned and cooked medium. It was absolutely flawless! The vibe of this open air restaurant is casual, perfect for lunch or dinner after a day on the beach. Much much recommended!

Quality meats cost quality prices. Nice quaint little spot on the side of the road, service is sweet and relaxed. The entire meal cost $160 including tax and tip. Pennies compared to what they allow you to eat. I am so sad that it's not open in my last two days here!

SO GOOD! We came before our bio bay Kayak because it's very close to it and everything from the ambiance to the service was so nice. It's very lively and we sat at the bar so music was moderately loud. Our server Maria was really sweet and we felt well cared for. I split the brisket because it was massive even between two people. Fries are so good and their award winning brisket was so tender and juicy. The brisket sandwich was also super tasty with wonderful flavors. Everything is quite large and loaded with meats but we literally ate everything hahaha. Their SJU San Juan lager was SO yummy, would def recommend trying this. For BBQ lovers this is definitely a small piece of heaven on earth.

Barbecue done right. The meat was very tender and flavorful, the barbecue sauce mild but very flavorful. The ribs were delightful, and the brisket was stuff that legends are made of. We also tried the house mac & cheese, it was so wonderful. We even ended up ordering the chorizo mac & cheese, which was next level!!!!!! The Mojito's were amazing, with fresh fruit, I tried the coconut and watermelon, and was very pleased with both. I would highly recommend anybody visiting the side of the island to make a stop, do yourself a favor!!!!!

Excellent food! But it went downhill from there. The servers are more interested in the large parties. It rained and the bathrooms were a disgusting mess. If a manager was on duty, they didn't do their job. If you are handicapped don't bother coming, the restaurant has not made any accommodation for disabled patrons.

I will begin by saying that I was excited to try this place! My cousin hyped it the whole way there. When I finally arrived I saw the parking lot was pretty full- a good sign right? But, when I couldn't find a parking, the owner came out and suggested I park in the lot behind the cars parked in the first row, because that is where employees were parked. So of course, I took her advice and parked there. We enter, we sit, we order, and then our food finally arrives. First off, our food arrived before the drinks. Secondly, the portions of the food were almost humorous and small... you would've thought we were in Paris for a second. As we're eating, the owner interrupts our dinner to ask us to move our car from the place she suggested and that we were blocking someone in. Frustrated, my partner left the dinner table to go move our car. This tarnished our experience. It was then that we spoke up about our experience there and how we were not impressed with the food nor portions. The owner walked away and began speaking to her employees and family very obviously speaking about us! As if we were the problem. I found it to be blatantly disrespectful and it was an experience I had never experienced at a restaurant before. Highly dissapointing. I will not be returning and I hope this prevents anyone else from wasting their hard earned money here.

The ambiance was unique and I loved the authentic feel. Beautiful structure with the perfect amount of brightness and darkness with candle lights all over while being surrounded by trees created the most romantic feeling one can wish for. Restaurant was very clean and the open kitchen at the entrance was welcoming and made the whole place light up. The hospitality was very on point and everyone who we spoke to was kind and genuinely caring. This meal was 10/10 and the food was outstanding. Perfectly crafted recipes served up beautifully on wooden boards. The seasoning was so on point on the red snapper. It was scrumptious and bone sucking delicious. It was cooked to perfection. Although, pina colada wasn't invented here, it was the best dam one I've ever had.

The food amazing and there was a really nice waitress. Plus the place is really nice and has a cat.

Just amazing. The bbq riblets were great, had a smokey flavor with a nice, thick bbq sauce. I couldn't stop eating it. We also got the chicken wings, which were also great. They come with a tangy sauce, and some sort of ranch dip sauce, and it was also great. I had some rum cocktail and thought it was ok, but my wife's mojito was absolutely delicious. Service was good, and the ambiance was perfect - sort of an outdoor space, which is perfect. Would recommend if you are in the area.

Food was amazing and not to mention the ambience. The staff was very attentive and everything was perfect.

Awesome place, food is superb and service is great! We ordered the award winning brisket and it definitely earned its award!

I would go back to a Puerto Rico for this restaurant alone. It is soooo good. The place itself is such a cute place that you can't help but slow down and enjoy life while eating dinner. The food. The food was simply amazing. I love that they have some of the same stuff every night but their specials are continuously changing. I also loved how once something is gone, it's gone, so order it when you can! The Pastellio we ordered was delicious, the pork just melted in your mouth, and the poppers. Let me tell you about the poppers. Brisket, cheese, spices, breaded, little bites of heaven. I could have ordered more! Great experience and highly recommend Oh! One thing that was weird but food made up for it. Bathrooms are around the side of building. No outside lights, one inside light flickering, doors didn't really shut. You could film a horror film by the bathrooms it was that sketchy and weird. But again the food was amazing so just hold your bladder and enjoy!

Best American BBQ in PR (Barbacoa in San Juan probably second) that I've had; everything at La Estacion is awesome. I haven't had a bad dish and the brisket/ribs are always incredibly juicy/tender. This place gets super busy during the weekends and, while they can house big parties, you should try for a reservation

Best BBQ I've ever eaten. That includes anything I've ever eaten in the states from Texas to Georgia. This was amazing. And we got lucky enough to meet the local cat before heading out.

Holy moly, perhaps the best meal we have had in PR this trip! We ordered from the specials menu which was limited due to possibly our dinner time at 7:30, but we didn't care. We were guided to the MOST delicious entrees: Riblets, Yellowfin Tuna Steak, Brisket, and wow! Excellent food, perfectly cooked, smoked, flavored. Divine. Chicken wings to start fabulous also. For dessert we had the flan. Superb! Vibe, atmosphere and the sounds of nature with the smell of the grill, perfection. Service was good, could use a bit more attention to water refills but that's a small thing to fix. The only other little weird thing (and hate to mention it here) is our two 13 yr olds went to the bathroom after dinner and some lady who was manning the entrance, asked if they intended on, leaving without paying which is extremely weird and rude. If she was paying attention to the entire table, she would notice that the adults were still sitting there. You need to come here! Don't miss it!

Another great meal again last - better than I remembered from visits over last several years. We started with two fish apps - then shared a BBQ Combo - all great I firmly believe La Estacion can hold its own with the best of the countless places I've been in Texas KC NC and others Place has a great vibe and service was efficient

The food and service is excellent. They totally went out of their way to take good care of us. The quality of the food is excellent. The outdoor eating area is very nice.

We were told by a restaurant manager in San Juan not to miss this place during our short Fajardo stay, so I quickly made a reservation. Good thing I did! This place got busy very quickly. Seemingly inside of an old auto shop or gas station, this is a really charming spot in a town where, well, we really wouldn't have known what to do. They have deemed themselves 'Nuyorican' due to their American bbq but fresh, local seafood. This is a place where you can easily spend a lot on a meal, but man, we could not stop ordering. The menu changes daily depending on what fruits, fish, cuts of meat, etc they have fresh. When I went, I had lobster cocktail with star fruit, smoked pork belly with pineapple, head on shrimp, mac and cheese, and coffee tres leches. It was all fantastic. Bring your bug spray, undo a button or two on your pants, and come hungry.

This place had delicious everything. We tried the BBQ platter, Mac and cheese and swordfish. All were mouth watering good! Had a class mojito for a drink and that was also refreshing and delicious. My favorite part of the BBQ platter was the brisket

Best BBQ in the Caribbean. Kevin is a BBQ PIT MASTER who puts a Puerto Rican Twist on his amazing BBQ. A must dine if in the area....

Fabulous place. BBQ was stellar. Fish was fresh. Veggies and sides are generous. Blood sausage was super interesting. All the dishes are very huge and filling. The best was the brisket and BBQ sampler with the local sausage. Menu does change daily. I would recommend to make a reservation as by 5:15 it's already line out of the door. We had a very nice table. Drinks are very refreshing and has a nice island flavor to it. Lots of lush plantation around you and the semi open dining atmosphere is perfect for a nice summer day. Fajardo area seems to have lots of great restaurant. This road side old gas station turned into BBQ smoke house gives it a Texas-roadside-BBQ-meets-tropical-island vibe, it's definitely not an every day occurrence. We ordered more food than we know what to do with it. So much so that we ended up with two take out boxes. We are staying at a resort so in it goes into the fridge - guess I'll munch on it tomorrow as cold snack which is better anyway when you are hung over after a mid day drink, or two. Great dining option. Do not miss it.

This is a wonderful BBQ restaurant serving local catch and specialties not see. On traditional BBQ menus. Try the burnt ends mac & cheese and the pastrami! Don't forget the Pina Colada! Service was very friendly and helpful. The sette g is wonderfully tucked in the mountains but not to far from the beach-open air and very comfortable.

Best steak I had in the island and I went to casita Miramar & rare 125. The ribeye was succulent, delicious & cooked perfectly medium. Would recommend to anyone visiting Puerto Rico to make the drive! Only sad part was our appetizers came out after our entrees due to the fact they went to different tables. The owner came by and asked if we still wanted our riblets & chicken wings which we did. Came to our table as our desert by that time & we're still charged full price for everything.The apology was nice felt we should have been compensated for time spent waiting. Maybe 1 free app due to your mistakes but hey. Didn't mind just feel we should have been taken care of more since we were on a time schedule. Thus making us stay longer for items we ALREADY ORDERED. Could have passed on the wings & riblets but steak best on the island