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Some restaurants carry the tourist board's meson gastronómico designation. Such establishments specialize in typical island food. The eastern region has both formal restaurants, where reservations are necessary, and casual beachside eateries, where you can walk in unannounced in beach attire and have a fine meal of fresh fish. Bills generally don't include service charges, so a 15% tip is customary and expected. Most restaurants are open for dinner from late afternoon until about 10 pm.
This rooftop café boasts 360-degree views, shaded by patio umbrellas and located by the ocean. The owner, Gladys Cuadrado, personally greets guests as they enter, starting them off with perhaps a seasonal assortment of fruit and simple syrup. The coco-banana pancakes, which can be made gluten-free, and Benedict Boricua with arepa are both scrumptious.
