Must-see restaurants in Culebra & Vieques

  • El Quenepo

    Vieques

    Upscale El Quenepo has a lovely interior and an equally delectable menu. The food is catch-of-the-day fresh – a family of seven brothers supplies the…

  • Blac Flamingo Coffee

    Culebra

    For the best caffeine fix on Culebra, head to this cool, industrial-chic cafe a 10-minute walk north of Dewey, where there's everything from cappuccino to…

  • Coqui Fire Cafe

    Vieques

    This cafe lights up Isabel Segunda's foodie scene with delicious Mexican dishes served with flair. Try the carnitas (pork shoulder braised in chilies and…

  • Zaco's Tacos

    Culebra

    This hip restaurant dishes up ultrafresh Mexican fare plus a smattering of super salads. Tasty tacos include carnitas, beef and shrimp, or if you're extra…

  • Vibra Verde

    Culebra

    The menu of this great little place is bursting with healthy, organic, gluten-free and delicious fare. Opt for the organic açaí bowl, the bumper breakfast…

  • El Eden

    Culebra

    Though not remotely swanky – think plastic tables and chairs – the Caribbean-style slow food here is simply remarkable. Dishes feature creative takes on…

  • Buen Provecho

    Vieques

    This small market has a good selection of gourmet goodies, artisanal bread, Angus-beef steaks and cheeses. Toward the back, there's a small sit-down cafe…

  • Restaurante Bili

    Vieques

    This upscale restaurant is the oldest on the malecón, with a spectacular menu of updated Caribbean classics, and a focus on seafood and fresh, local…

  • Esperanza Food Trucks

    Vieques

    Every weekend, food trucks set up shop at the parking lot facing El Blok at the eastern end of town. You'll find cheap, delicious eats including criollo,…

  • Tiki's Grill

    Culebra

    With an expansive deck and a prime spot on Hwy 250 overlooking the bay, Tiki's Grill serves the island's biggest, juiciest burgers in 20 different ways…

  • Vieques Food Park

    Vieques

    For the finest Puerto Rican and criollo food on the island, head to this two-truck food park behind the gas station off Hwy 200. Early risers can snap up…

  • Susie's

    Culebra

    Beautifully presented gourmet Puerto Rican fare, this Culebra favorite curates a rotating collection of crowd-pleasing dishes, including fresh seafood…

  • Gracias, De Nada

    Vieques

    A stone's throw from the entrance of Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, this small and friendly food truck packs a big flavor punch. Don't miss the bumper…

  • Lizzy's Lunch Box

    Vieques

    From the parking lot at the eastern end of the strip, Lizzy serves up insanely good tacos: fish, vegetable, chicken, shrimp and out-of-this-world lobster…

  • Panadería La Viequense

    Vieques

    If it’s breakfast you’re after, this is the place for early eggs or hangover-obscuring coffee. If you miss the 11am cutoff, you can feast instead on…

  • Dinghy Dock

    Culebra

    The giant tarpon that swim right up to this open-sided waterfront restaurant put on quite a show. The buzzy bar and seafood are other reasons to come here…

  • Sand Bar

    Vieques

    The best pizza and calzones on the island emerge from this laid-back joint's wood-fired brick oven, with signature and creative specials on the menu. They…

  • Tin Box

    Vieques

    At this popular open-air restaurant in the middle of the island, the menu focuses on sushi and BBQ (ask for a side of mac 'n' cheese). Its seafood is…

  • Taverna

    Vieques

    This simple place serves authentic Italian fare, including superb brick-oven, thin-crust pizza with a host of toppings. The wedge salad is a winner, there…

  • Heather's

    Culebra

    In the center of town, Heather’s is Culebra's go-to pizza parlor (along with pasta and subs) and a popular hangout at night. It gets busy in high season…

  • Farmers Market

    Vieques

    Come to this bi-weekly open-air market, where loads of fresh produce and fruit from the mainland are peddled along with homemade baked goods and local…

  • Bananas

    Vieques

    The ultra laid-back open-air restaurant at Bananas guesthouse weighs in with hearty salads, sandwiches and criollo dishes. It sits on Esperanza's main…

  • Duffy's

    Vieques

    This long-standing convivial bar-grill opens out onto the oceanfront strip and the laid-back vibe permeates to the shady interior. Mingle over a monster…

  • Panadería & Repostería Lydia

    Vieques

    This early-opening hole-in-the-wall bakery just steps from the ferry dock is ideal for insomniacs, local workers and travelers taking the first ferry out…

  • Mamasongas

    Vieques

    Fill up on seafood stew, fettuccine alfredo or crab cakes with mango habanero sauce at this expat hangout. Dining is on the tree-shaded roof or street…

  • Pancafe Bakery

    Culebra

    This no-frills, budget-friendly bakery sells early-morning coffee and pastries, such as quesitos (cheese turnovers) and cinnamon rolls. Come 8am it’s…

  • Colmado Milka

    Culebra

    On the road to the library, Colmado Milka looks deceptively small from the outside; inside you can find pretty much anything you might need on its maze of…

  • La Tienda Verde

    Vieques

    This diminutive market only has a modest selection of groceries but it does have a good selection of beer and booze for its size.

  • Colmado Lydia

    Vieques

    Near the baseball field, this small market is a good place to supplement any supplies you can't find elsewhere.

  • Supermercado Morales

    Vieques

    The island's largest supermarket; prices are often cheaper here than in Esperanza. Bring your own bags.

  • Superette Mayra

    Culebra

    This supermarket stocks basic foodstuff and supplies.

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