Six Spanish restaurants hold their ground in Puerto Rico

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As of August 2026 (updated regularly)

Six Spanish restaurants are holding their own in Puerto Rico against British breakfasts and tourist pasta. If you’re looking for Canary Islands tapas, grilled fish or barbecued meat, you won’t find the best Spanish restaurants in Puerto Rico along the beachfront, but in Lomo Quiebre and near the Gran Canaria Marina. Three of these restaurants are in Lomo Quiebre: Taberna del Puerto, Patio Canario and Taberna Mar Azul. Patio Canario leads the field with 1,051 reviews. In Mogán, El Condor scores 4.4 stars from 249 reviews. Authentic cuisine remains the exception.

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Lunch is good value: the ‚menú del día‘ costs between ten and 14 euros and includes a three-course meal with a drink, significantly less than the evening set menu. Restaurants open at 6 pm to cater for tourists, whilst locals don’t tend to turn up for dinner until around 9 pm. Patio Canario and Barbacoa Gran Canaria, with 1,051 and 1,213 reviews respectively, are among the most popular spots. For Canary Islands cuisine away from the tourist hustle and bustle, it’s worth making the trip to Arguineguín, ten minutes away, or to Puerto de Mogán, 20 minutes further on. There, the food is more authentic whilst remaining at the same price level.

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1. Restaurante Grill El Condor: a barbecue restaurant in Mogán

4.4★★★★★★★★★★249 reviews

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2. Taberna Mar Azul: Spanish restaurant in Lomo Quiebre

4.1★★★★★★★★★★1,146 reviews

📞 646 86 10 44

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3. Restaurante El Rinconcito de Canarias: Spanish restaurant in Puerto Rico

4.3★★★★★★★★★★240 reviews

📞 635 97 08 21

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4. Patio Canario: Spanish restaurant in Lomo Quiebre

4.2★★★★★★★★★★1,051 reviews

📞 928 56 54 56

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5. Barbacoa Gran Canaria: Spanish restaurant in Puerto Rico

4.1★★★★★★★★★★1,213 reviews

📞 690 09 56 87

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6. Taberna del Puerto: Spanish restaurant in Lomo Quiebre

4.2★★★★★★★★★★478 reviews

Tips for your visit

Three of the six Spanish restaurants are clustered in Lomo Quiebre: Taberna del Puerto with 478 reviews, Patio Canario with 1,051 and Taberna Mar Azul with 1,146. El Rinconcito de Canarias and Barbacoa Gran Canaria have ‚Puerto Rico‘ right in their addresses.

Patio Canario stands out for its sheer volume of reviews. Barbacoa Gran Canaria is just behind, with 4.1 stars from 1,213 reviews. El Condor in Mogán has the highest rating at 4.4 stars, despite having only 249 reviews. Eight steakhouses round off the Spanish selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to book in advance at Spanish restaurants in Puerto Rico?

During the peak season from December to January, at Easter and in August, it’s worth booking a table for the evening. At lunchtime and in more informal establishments such as the Taberna del Puerto, you can usually get a table without booking in advance.

What vegetarian options do Spanish restaurants in Puerto Rico offer?

Vegetarian dishes are becoming more common, but remain limited in traditional establishments. Papas arrugadas, salads and cheese dishes feature on the menu almost everywhere, from Patio Canario to Taberna Mar Azul.

When is the best time to visit Spanish restaurants in Puerto Rico?

Between March and May, and from October to November, there are fewer tourists. Prices remain stable and there are shorter queues at the door of Barbacoa Gran Canaria or El Rinconcito de Canarias.