Food in Vieques

Let’s talk about food!

We know you want to eat well when you are here right? Food is an important part of the travel experience and we want to help you have the best experience possible here in Vieques.

In Vieques, you are immersed in a Puerto Rican culture rich with amazing foods such as things like mofongo, tostones, pasteles, arroz con gandules, tembleque, and coquito. If your taste buds are asking what these foods are, then you are in for a treat! Food is a great way to connect with the culture and people of Vieques.

Whatever your taste buds are there are sensational restaurants for sit-down events, relaxed restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat and enjoy the view, or locally-owned food trucks that are affordable and easy to find!

“Food is not just eating energy. It’s an experience” – Guy Fieri

Explore the local cuisine

As a Visitor to Vieques exploring the local cuisine choices can connect you with not only the fulfillment of a great meal but a connection to the local vibe and local culture. Food tells a lot about where you are what kind of experience each place is attempting to provide. 

Restaurants, cafes and bars are meeting points for all members of a community and places where everyone is welcome. And by entering one of these places, we too are participating in an important cultural tradition.

While you are here at the Blue Horizon we are unique in that we have a 5 star restaurant on property! You don’t have to look for great food. Just wake up and stroll down the lane to the restaurant for brunch, lunch and dinner!

One really amazing thing about Vieques is there are no chain restaurants. You won’t find a fast food location. Here’s another local hint, take your time and enjoy. You are on island time and good food takes time to prepare!

Below are some of our local favorites, but first let me introduce you to our spectacular restaurant

Carambola Restaurant

If you have ever enjoyed the rich variety of Caribbean flavors you will surely find yourself in culinary heaven. Exquisite dining in tropical tranquility in front of the ocean.

The Executive Chef Jorge Mercado delights himself in providing you with a colorful and flavorful palate of exquisite dishes infused with that wonderful tropical flair that will challenge you to stay away from the kitchen. We have an amazing brunch, Americano-style lunch, and one of kind Dinner experience!

Carambola, also known as Star Fruit, was created to provide exceptional cuisine to both guests and patrons alike while getting to take in the spectacular Blue Horizon view of the Caribbean Sea. 

We are open daily and you can reserve online or call 787-741-3318.

Restaurant Open Hours:

Brunch:

7am-12pm: Monday-Friday
7am-2pm: Saturday and Sunday

Lunch:

12pm-3pm: Monday-Friday

Dinner:

5pm-10pm Everyday!

Local favorites

Banana’s

Bar and Americano inspired cuisine
Opens for lunch and dinner
Wednesday – Monday (11 AM – 9 PM)
(787)354-0020

Duffy’s

Bar and Americano inspired cuisine
Monday – Friday (10 AM – 11 PM)
(787)435-6585

Casa Nativo

Puerto Rican cuisine
Open for lunch and dinner
Tuesday – Saturday (11 AM – 10 PM)
(787)556-9920

Buga’s Mexican Restaurant

(The name says it all)
Open for lunch and dinner
Thursday – Sunday (11:30 AM – 10 PM)
(787)424-3434

Restaurante Bili

Caribbean cuisine
Open for lunch and dinner
(787)741-1385

Coquí Fire

Fine dining
Opens for dinner
Monday – Friday (5 PM – 9 PM)
(787)741-0401

Biekes Bistro

Puerto Rican cuisine
Open Monday – Saturday
(11AM – 10PM)
(787)556-6855

El Block

Puerto Rican cuisine
Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner
(787)741-6020

El Local

Puerto Rican cuisine
Open for dinner
Monday – Sunday (5 AM – 11 PM)
(787)398-2039

El Quenepo

Island Dining
Open for dinner
Tuesday – Saturday
(5:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
(787)741-1215

Gonzo’s Garden

Eclectic Caribbean inspired foods
Brunch on Saturday and Sunday
(10:30 AM – 2 PM)
D
inner Wednesday – Saturday
(5 PM – 10 PM)
(787)435-2801

Lazy Jacks

Bar and Americano inspired cuisine
Opens for lunch and dinner
Sunday – Thursday (11 AM – 11 PM)
Friday – Saturday (12 PM – 11 PM)
(787)741-1447

Rincon del Cafe

Brunch and coffee shop
Open for breakfast and desserts
Monday – Tuesday (6 AM – 11 AM)
Wednesday – Friday(6 AM – 5 PM)
Saturday (7 AM – 5 PM)
Sunday (7 AM – 12 PM)
(787)423-4336

Rising Roost

Specializing in Brunch
Open for breakfast
Wednesday – Sunday (8 AM – 1 PM)

Tin Box

BBQ & Sushi
Opens for dinner
Thursday – Saturday  (5 PM – 8PM)
Sunday (5 PM – 9 PM)
(787)435-6064

Trade Winds

Caribbean inspired cuisine
Brunch Sundays (9AM – 2 PM)
Dinner Wednesday – Saturday
(5 PM – 9:30 PM)
(787)710-7440

Delivery – pick up – food truck

Dexter’s BBQ

Food truck & BBQ
Various hours and locations on the island
(787)435-9173

Manny’s Sushi

Food truck – Sushi
Open Thursday – Sunday for pick up
(787)446-4445

Mama Mia

Pizza, Italian cuisine – Delivery
Open for lunch and dinner
Tuesday – Sunday (11 AM – 10 PM)
(787)692-0742

Panaderia La Viequense

Local Bakery
Great Pan de agua and Sobao
Pick up homemade bread and Sobao
(787)435-4076

Rincon del Sabor

Delivery / Food truck
Open for lunch and dinner
Monday – Friday (11 AM – 7 PM)
Saturday – Sunday (11 AM – 9 AM)
(939)358-1783

Shauna's Restaurant

Caribbean cuisine – Delivery
Opens for lunch
Monday – Friday (10 AM – 2 PM)
(787)235-2976