La Estación

Top choice in El Yunque & East Coast


This gas station turned top-notch Nuyorican barbecue nods to its former life – perhaps an old dashboard or a steering-wheel spit. The menu is just as creative, with steak and seafood served alongside zesty sauces in the alfresco dining room. Carnivores shouldn't miss the lechón asada (crisp and smoky barbecued pig) if it's on the menu; vegetarians are catered for too.

On many nights there's live entertainment, making this a top spot for an evening cocktail.


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