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Salpicon Restaurant

Rd. 681 Km 13.7 | Bo. Islote oceanfront, Arecibo 00612, Puerto Rico
787-408-0095
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Ranked #5 of 16 restaurants in Arecibo
Price range: €9 - €31
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

After accompanying my wife to the Premium Outlets in Barceloneta (west of San Juan), we decided to have lunch in the area. We found this place on road 681, west of Barceloneta, and were very pleasantly surprised by how nice it was. From the time we arrived, we were received warmly by a small wait staff that made lunch very... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

I visited this restaurant with high expectations, primarily fresh sea food. The service was good, very friendly and courteous personnel. The place casual but fine. The food dissapoint me, not what I was expecting from a sea food specialized restaurant. They want to do it better and I'm sure that they are capable.

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Puerto Rico
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

This restaurant is just a few kilometers down the same street were La Cueva Del Indio in Barrio Islote Arecibo is located. The sign is small so be careful not to miss it. The restaurant is in front of the beach and it has tables inside and outside but all have ocean views. We ordered the sampler as appetizer (fried... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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52 reviews 52 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We almost missed this place if it weren't because we had the exact address. It seemed closed, but the waiter came out and explained that the chef hadn't arrived, apologized for the confusion and opened the parking lot. Although the chef was still out, we were promptly served our drinks and a fish sampler with homemade tartar sauce which was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013 via mobile

The food and drinks were excellent. Very tasty and fresh. The place is located on the beach so it is perfect to relax and enjoy.

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Great food, great service and the beach in front, who needs therapy! We had a great Sunday afternoon

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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

We visited this restaurant on a Sunday night. We were in a table close to beach with a spectacular view. We just ordered some drinks but heard other people in tables close to us that were waiting too long for the food. We didn't order food, but after the waitress bring our drinks, she didn't ask if we want it... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Had a ver good experience, friendly staff helped us get there and accomodated our requests without problems. Great "mofongo".

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012 via mobile

Visited Salpicon on Sept 22 ,12 around 8pm. Made reservation but was not necesary since it was nearly empty. We were a party of 3, ordered the sangria good yet not excellent. We did not had any appt since we always get full if we do have any. There was no rice so we had to settle for other side... More

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Salpicon_Arecibo, Owner at Salpicon Restaurant, responded to this review
25 September 2012

Thank you for visiting Salpicón Rest. and for letting us know about your experience. We appreciate constructive criticism since this helps us understand customer’s perspective. I apologize for the stale coffee no excuse; they should have brewed a new pot. As for the French Fries, we use to make them homemade but they were usually 99.9% for little ones and... More

Arecibo, Puerto Rico
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43 reviews 43 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

My brother recommended this place, whe live nearby and decided to take my nephews as birthday present along with my wife and daughther. Upon arrival we were asked if we had a reservation (nope) and they were able to make space for us. We arrived Saturday at about 8PM and then figure out that they close the kitchen at 9PM... More

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