El Quenepo Vieques

Tuna was delicious...all the food was fresh, octopus was especially good. The drinks were strong and again excellent...Adam our waiter knew his stuff. I'd go again for sure

This is our "fancy" restaurant go to in Vieques and unfortunately our latest experience was bad. Been coming here for years. This time, food was overcooked, including the $65 filet miñon, service was terrible and worst of all, nobody cared. Not sure if it was a one time thing or if they fell off but I'm not paying those prices again to find out Edit: to respond to the owner below: the server (who was also doubling as bartender) was not eager to do anything, that's why my wife continued the meal. And yes she ate it all, we aren't leaving $65 pieces of meat on a plate. The server spent almost no time at our table, did not offer additional drinks or refill our water, did not replace our single napkins, etc. Just no attention. If you were understaffed that sucks but I'm still paying full price. Finally, if you guys had spent half of the effort on us when we were there as you did on that response we wouldn't have a review here. You can check my other posts, I'm not a complainer. This was exceptionally bad service and the food was not terrible, but not great. It's all fixable if you care, hopefully you will for the next guests

We were recommended this restaurant by a friend. It is located downtown in Esperanza while we were on vacation. The restaurant was situated across from a beautiful view of the water. It had a fine dining feel but with a nice laid back island vibe. The couple that owns the restaurant even had local ties to us back in Raleigh, so that helped us feel at home while we were there. Now to the food. Absolutely amazing! The presentation, the quality and the flavors made this one of the best meals we had during our time in Vieques.

My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience here. In fact, our best dining experience while here on Vieques for two weeks. Chef inspired and prepared dishes are above the others. We had the pleasure of sampling; drinks, appetizers, main course, and desserts. All were outstanding. Go here for a special night. Our second visit did not disappoint. The quality of the food is, in our opinion, the best on the island. This trip we had ceviche and a prawn appetizer “ Mariscada Martini “ and Tyler’s Grilled Mesquite Prawns the Oxacan salsa verde was a bit spicy (hot) for me and we switched each others appetizer and the ceviche suited my tastes a bit better. For main course i had the pan seared long island duck breast and my wife had the Sicilian shellfish saute. Both were fantastic.

We had a fantastic meal at El Quenepo this evening. The service was fantastic and each dish was so thoughtful and delicious. The flavor profiles were complex. The swordfish was the star of the show. The price point is high, but it is delicious and worth it!

Went here for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend. I recommend a reservation if you can. We went towards closing and the service at that time could've been a bit more attentive for the price of their food and drinks. A cocktail is $15 and it's not even that great of a selection to be honest. The food however is absolutely amazing. Presentation was on point and it wasn't too long of a wait from ordering to getting our food. I'm not sure this place is really worth the money spent but I was happy with the atmosphere at least.

Our waiter, Sam was amazing. We started with the tuna poke, followed by a creamed cauliflower soup of the day. The grilled pear served over endives was perfection. The shellfish sauté over linguine had so many flavors going on. The only disappointment was the tuna entrée. The flavors didn't blend well, and I didn't care for the black aioli. The brûlée was good, but the sopapillas distracted from the dish. Overall, it was a great experience.

Fancy restaurant, food was good, But three out of the four dishes we ordered were very spicy and that was not noted in the menu nor the waitress mentioned it. The prices were very expensive, in particular the wine, we ordered a bottle and paid $74, same bottle at other places is much less. Also, the place doesn’t have proper wine glasses, they use water glasses. I just hate when restaurants do that, if you’re triple charging for a bottle of wine who should at least have better wine glasses and train the waitress to properly pour the wine.

Tuna was delicious...all the food was fresh, octopus was especially good. The drinks were strong and again excellent...Adam our waiter knew his stuff. I'd go again for sure

This is our "fancy" restaurant go to in Vieques and unfortunately our latest experience was bad. Been coming here for years. This time, food was overcooked, including the $65 filet miñon, service was terrible and worst of all, nobody cared. Not sure if it was a one time thing or if they fell off but I'm not paying those prices again to find out Edit: to respond to the owner below: the server (who was also doubling as bartender) was not eager to do anything, that's why my wife continued the meal. And yes she ate it all, we aren't leaving $65 pieces of meat on a plate. The server spent almost no time at our table, did not offer additional drinks or refill our water, did not replace our single napkins, etc. Just no attention. If you were understaffed that sucks but I'm still paying full price. Finally, if you guys had spent half of the effort on us when we were there as you did on that response we wouldn't have a review here. You can check my other posts, I'm not a complainer. This was exceptionally bad service and the food was not terrible, but not great. It's all fixable if you care, hopefully you will for the next guests

We were recommended this restaurant by a friend. It is located downtown in Esperanza while we were on vacation. The restaurant was situated across from a beautiful view of the water. It had a fine dining feel but with a nice laid back island vibe. The couple that owns the restaurant even had local ties to us back in Raleigh, so that helped us feel at home while we were there. Now to the food. Absolutely amazing! The presentation, the quality and the flavors made this one of the best meals we had during our time in Vieques.

My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience here. In fact, our best dining experience while here on Vieques for two weeks. Chef inspired and prepared dishes are above the others. We had the pleasure of sampling; drinks, appetizers, main course, and desserts. All were outstanding. Go here for a special night. Our second visit did not disappoint. The quality of the food is, in our opinion, the best on the island. This trip we had ceviche and a prawn appetizer “ Mariscada Martini “ and Tyler’s Grilled Mesquite Prawns the Oxacan salsa verde was a bit spicy (hot) for me and we switched each others appetizer and the ceviche suited my tastes a bit better. For main course i had the pan seared long island duck breast and my wife had the Sicilian shellfish saute. Both were fantastic.

We had a fantastic meal at El Quenepo this evening. The service was fantastic and each dish was so thoughtful and delicious. The flavor profiles were complex. The swordfish was the star of the show. The price point is high, but it is delicious and worth it!

Went here for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend. I recommend a reservation if you can. We went towards closing and the service at that time could've been a bit more attentive for the price of their food and drinks. A cocktail is $15 and it's not even that great of a selection to be honest. The food however is absolutely amazing. Presentation was on point and it wasn't too long of a wait from ordering to getting our food. I'm not sure this place is really worth the money spent but I was happy with the atmosphere at least.

Our waiter, Sam was amazing. We started with the tuna poke, followed by a creamed cauliflower soup of the day. The grilled pear served over endives was perfection. The shellfish sauté over linguine had so many flavors going on. The only disappointment was the tuna entrée. The flavors didn't blend well, and I didn't care for the black aioli. The brûlée was good, but the sopapillas distracted from the dish. Overall, it was a great experience.

Fancy restaurant, food was good, But three out of the four dishes we ordered were very spicy and that was not noted in the menu nor the waitress mentioned it. The prices were very expensive, in particular the wine, we ordered a bottle and paid $74, same bottle at other places is much less. Also, the place doesn’t have proper wine glasses, they use water glasses. I just hate when restaurants do that, if you’re triple charging for a bottle of wine who should at least have better wine glasses and train the waitress to properly pour the wine.

The best meal we had in Vieques - do not miss this. Everything was absolutely delicious, I wish we could go back and try more of the menu. Don't miss the goat cheese cheesecake for dessert. The service was also top tier - our waitress was kind, attentive and had great recommendations. The restaurant is calm, dim, perfect for a date night and a nice getaway after a long day in the sun

Let me say the only reason I'm giving it 4 and not 5 stars is that it just wasn't fully my vibe. A little too fancy for me. I like a little cooler more down to earth vibe, especially when I'm on an island or if it's fancy I also want it to be super trendy. If you want more classic upscale island vibes though this is for you 100% and you won't be disappointed. Food was delicious. Swordfish had an incredible mix of spices including a curry type sauce and mango slices. Tuna tartar was also fresh and delish. The creme brûlée was *fire* - no pun intended - and the bread sticks they served with them were such a unique touch. The dry rose wine I had was a bonus! Overall great experience, good service, no complaints. Pretty lighting coming in at our 5:30pm reservation but no real view and I think I saw an upstairs patio spot so I'd request if possible!

Definitely the best food we had in vieques. The food has a Michelin feel to it, I'd say more so of a modern spin on the dishes itself. The service was great, honestly probably the best in Puerto Rico. Our waitress was polite, and compared to all the other restaurants we went to in PR, actually felt like kind and attentive service. We started off with the pan seared octopus, and wow, top three octopus/pulpo dish I've ever had. It was perfectly cooked and tender, and came with great sauce. Next we had focaccia bread - I was hesitant to get this, but this blew us away as well. You could very much taste the tomatoes/seasonings on the top portion of the bread. The bread itself was so soft, honestly have no idea how they pulled this off - some of the best focaccia I've ever had as well. We ended with the goat curry masala. We are Indian and were not expecting a super Indian dish, but the flavors came out quite well. The goat was tender, and the sauce basically melted in your mouth (seemed like a slow cooked spinach with sauce), and it had paneer as well. It came with rice, and had a dollop of great tasting yogurt to balance out the acidity. Just a phenomenal twist, and honestly surprised this came from vieques, given it's a much much smaller island. We finished with the goat cheese dessert, and this was probably our mistake. We never really get it, and we thought it was ok. But overall it wasn't too sweet, and actually ended the dinner quite pleasantly. The ambiance was nice, but feel like they could potentially improve this a bit. I definitely would recommend for anyone staying in vieques. Props to the staff/chef/owner!

Delicious fusion foods in a very good neighborhood with welcoming people. Food quality is beyond expectations

So... this time we went, the menu had drastically changed. Appetizers were very nice. Octopus was fork tender and such a delicious flavor. Just the right amount of crisp on the outside. The focaccia bread was also pretty good and thoroughly enjoyed the tomato balsamic jam it came with. Very yummy. Swordfish plate was out of this world! The fish itself was so tender and juicy. Not dry at all. Just amazing. The rice was good but when u mixed it with the curry pineapple and the spicy siracha sauce on the plate - oh wow! Amazing! The black grouper was also tasty. Very flavorful with just the right amount of soy sauce to soak into the rice. Very tasty but small portions. Prices were very very upscale but totally understand why. Glad we tried it. But prob won't be coming back until the menu gets more "local" again.

are we in vieques? this place have some world class dining that you're not going to expect from island living. Not only that, there are international flavors that Are incorporated into the menu seamlessly You would think that you were in some metropolitan city. We had the duck and the curry monkfish as our entrees. both were amazing. asked for my curry to be spicy, they provided fresh Thai chilies that hit the spot. the octopus appetizer was the best octopus I've ever had. ever! perfectly charred. Trish, our waitress, was quick, attentive, and with a close attention to detail. didnt miss a beat.

Well. I'll be short and sweet. There was a metal shard (probably from a can they opened) in my soup, and the waiter didn't bother to remove it from the bill, nor send a manager to us, nor did they offer any sort of compensation. I repeat- a large staple sized metal shard in my soup. $14 soup, at that. After asking them to remove it, they did. But the damage was done at that point. Was the rest of the food and drinks decent? Yes. But this restaurant is banking on one time tourist visitors and don't care to provide basic customer service or recovery after an issue like this. If this issue had been handled well - a manager speaking to us, apologies and offers to replace it with something else, or another item offered on the house.. things would be different. We all make mistakes. But el quenepo did not handle their mistake in a forgivable way.

Kate and Scott have created a FABULOUS, top notch, every-detail-attended-to-experience. From the candles, wine list, lighting, superior service, and array of unique and varied culinary options to delight all palates- it was a night to remember. A MUST!!

The food and drinks were exceptional. Service was top notch. Great location especially for dinner or drinks before taking a night bio tour

Food travels well, trust me I fainted. I went with my boyfriend for dinner and unfortunately I fainted ( health problems, but everything is Gucci ). We had the chance to try the pear salad, the octopus and beef tartar and everything was delicious. So going back yo the fainting part, they were the sweetest with me. Very calming and very attentive We had to eat the main courses back in the hotel, for obvious reasons, and let me tell you, it was amazing. We had the filet mignon and the seafood pasta. Flavors were very rich and well balanced. The meat was very tender, and perfectly medium rare. The pasta had just the right amount of seafood and so fresh. Highly recommended

Ate here two nights in a row. The food, service and atmosphere was too notch. One of the better meals I have had in the states, Puerto Rico or traveling. The best, higher end restaurant in Esperanza on Vieques.

The food here is unique , amazing and service was fantastic! The best dining experience I've had so far in Puerto Rico!

The best upscale restaurant in Vieques that I experienced. It was such a welcoming environment and I had the best waiter. I was in vieques for a birthday trip and mentioned this and wasn't charged for dessert thanks to a kind waiter. Every dish I ate was 10/10. It did take time for the dishes to come out but the food was so fresh it was well worth the wait.

One of the nicest and the best dinner we had in Vieques! We made a reservation on their website for the same day and got the time we wanted. We started with cocktails, which were delicious and not too sugary sweet like drinks at other places. We started with the pan seared salmon, I got the lamb masala, and my husband got the filet mignon. Everything was absolutely delicious! Definitely a must-try if you go to the beautiful Puerto Rican island of Vieques.

Such a wonderful place!!!! Our server, Adam was so much fun. I think I inhaled the pork belly app in one bite... but all of the food was delicious and fresh, my salad was amazing. so many fun & unique flavours. Very sexy atmosphere and men perfect birthday treat.

I thought this place was decent. Definitely not as good as the reviews, and not as good as other food we had on the island (we enjoyed el plaza and even the Vieques food court more). For one, the food is the priciest we had (I think we spent $30 on 3 bowls of gelato!). Second, the food was quite meaty. Although they can make some entree vegetarian, a substitute for items, and it becomes watered down dish. We were surprised at the lack of options. Lastly, none of the items we tried wowed us, which we were expecting at this price point. All in all, an okay place and service was very kind, but we didn't feel it was worth the price.

The martini as a starter is really good since it is very sour in a strong way. The sides bread is good and the salty. The raspberry chocolate cake has rich chocolate flavor but if you want to get a raspberry flavor inside the cake, you won't get that since it only has raspberry jam as a topping. The scallops is really good entree since the sushi is good . The pork tenderloin has juicy meat and good seasoning sweet potatoes. But the wine emm not my favorite.

Amazing food and cocktails. Best we had on our trip in Puerto Rico. Great location and ambiance.

Amazing meal. Fine dining in a tropical locale. The tuna BLT was outrageously good! Drinks were delicious, food creatively presented. Best meal we've had on the island.

Excelente ambiente, la comida es un poco cara pero el sabor es exquisito. Tiene tragos con muy buen sabor. El servicio es excelente.

Probably the best restaurant in Esperanza. This is also one of the fanciest, and the prices reflect that. This is the only restaurant where we made a reservation, because we had a bio bay tour at 7 and wanted to make sure we could get in and out in time. For a place where things move slowly, I was impressed that we were able to get in and out in just over an hour! I had a Pinatini which was delicious - not strong, but I like it that way. We had the focaccia to start which was kind of like a small pizza - it had cheese and sliced vegetables on the top. It was good, but not exactly a traditional focaccia. For dinner, I had the deconstructed Yellowfin Tuna BLT - large pieces of seared tuna on a bed of lettuce with fresh tomatoes and bacon. It was delicious and plenty of food. My partner had the Swordfish - the best part of that dish in my opinion was the crab fritters that came with it. This restaurant has a very nice atmosphere and we had no issues with the wait staff.

This restaurant was completely on point!! I LOVED IT!! I had a very long day of travel and sitting down to this meal was the best cap of the night. The cocktails were perfect and the meal was too. I'm gluten intolerant and they were incredibly accommodating to me. They have gf listed on the menu too which isn't a given everywhere, which is so nice to be able to relax and not have to ask a lot of questions. The server even was very knowledgeable and reassuring. Warm people, great food and environment. It hit every sensory box for me. They are only open a few days a week so don't miss out!!

Great service, quality dining. The carrot cake was expectacular. I really love it. Five stars

Muy buen servicio y la calidad de la comida . Lleve $$ $ porque los platos son caros. El ambiente excelente !

This was a perfect meal after a tiring kayaking trip in the bay. We loved the ambiance and the food. We ordered fried arepa and ceviche, truffle carbonara, and goat masala.

The space is lovely, and after reading all the positive reviews, we decided to book a reservation for our brother's birthday. Unfortunately, it was all downhill from there. We started with a round of cocktails mojitos for the table. They were gross. Completely unbalanced with not enough lime juice in the cocktail, served room temp/warm, with sad brown mint floating around the glass. The staff left much to be desired, the bartender and server specifically. The fact that they couldn't speak Spanish clued us into the fact that we found ourselves in a tourist trap, where the cuisine is trying to cater to an international crowd and failing to make any dish that would be enjoyable. The Pulpo appetizer was pathetic in portion size, so I couldn't tell you about the flavor because the serving size was so small no one could adequately taste the multiple orders that we purchased. The ceviche was pretty good, not life-changing. The Prawns were tasty, but how can you mess up fried shrimp? For the entrees, we all tried different items: Salmon w/ corn cake and mango salsa - this was just okay it was Edible, so I guess there is a plus. The salmon was cooked correctly, but the flavors in the mango salsa seemed entirely out of place; corn cakes were dry and meh. Short ribs- Dry, flavorless, inedible Korean style rib eye- meat was cooked correctly, there was a basic prepackaged Korean sauce on it which was fine, the cucumber and tomato salad (which you would hope had some acidity) were just dry pre-cut, dehydrated, undressed vegetables (technically fruits) thrown onto the plate. Seared Tuna w/ Asian salad - fish had no flavor, served on a slop of inedible salad that seemed like it was in a bag for weeks Smothered Pork Chop - *Inedible* Clearly we won't return. But our party of 9 will be sure to never recommend and go out of our way to suggest that everyone avoid this tourist trap at all costs. The wish when visiting this beautiful island is that there are ample local and Puerto Rican-owned businesses to enjoy; unfortunately, that isn't the case. Talk to the locals to find the delicious Puerto Rican cuisine that exists, you just have to know where to go, and El Quenepo isn't the place to waste your time or your money at.

El Quenepo continues to be our favorite go-to restaurant and bar in Vieques. The food and cocktails are delicious, the ambiance is relaxed yet classy, and the team is the best. T rules, and this year we met Adam, who is also terrific. We would go there every night of our annual trip to Vieques if only it were open every night.

All our food was delicious very nice service. Def recommend to visit. We made reservations and was very easy.

The nicest restaurant on the island, but a bit overdone and expensive. The serve was thorough, but not personable. It was my birthday, and we didn't get dessert there. I got the filet, no complaints. My partner got the Caribbean Spiny lobster--he said it wasn't good. Hard to eat. We are from Maine as well, so we have no problem eating lobster.

Sophisticated option in otherwise laid back and non fancy island. The swordfish was phenomenal.

The absolute best restaurant and service on the island. A must stop every visit! It's my favorite restaurant. Wished I lived closer

The quality of the gradients does not match the price at all and the taste of food is very unpleasant...

Upscale vibe, nice decor. Good service. Food was very good, although perhaps not as perfect as the prices would call for. Worth a special night out if you're in Vieques, if you're looking to splurge.

Perfect! Halibut and swordfish were excellent and the service was top notch Can't wait til next time

Was lucky to wrangle a same-day reservation for 3 at 9pm. Tables turned slow that night so we had to wait about 20 minutes. Enough time to get a quick and cheap drink at the open air dance hall across the street. From the street El Quenepo looks beautiful. Felt special walking up to the front door. The dining room was a bit noisy but yeah, there's an open air dance hall across the street. Server was great - laid back, non-judgmental, and she recommended wine pairings throughout. The pulpo app was good, but a little crispier at the ends than I like. The shrimp pakora had a delicious harissa-type sauce on the plate. I got the swordfish, which was the simplest entree on the menu - no frills but still yummy. Also got to try the monkfish osso bucco, which was quite a treat. Came with some variety of ravioli and a whole langostino wearing a sort of caviar hat! All parts of the dish were fantastic, especially that tiny lobster's tail. I'd never seen a dish like that before. If it's on the menu when you're there, get it. Our third was our 8 year old who had filled up on pizza down the street at his usual dinner time. He was promised dessert if he'd hang with us at the fancy spot. He gave an enthusiastic thumbs up for the chocolate torte. He also liked the shrimp and swordfish, for the record. Server brought him a virgin cocktail on the house. Great experience overall. Hard to imagine how anyone but the fussiest patrons wouldn't have one too.

All is bueno, though a bit pricey. The service and location is primo however. Worth it for the most part

Make sure you get a reservation for a evening when there open. BEST meal we had on the island. Our waiter was excellent, and gave us suggestions. We had the grilled Octopus, duck liver pâté and for the main entree we shared, the Duck!!!! Sooo delicious! They also were very accommodating with the shared plate and plated our meal on 2 plates. Desert was a crème brûlée, yum!

The food and service is phenomenal. For main dishes we had the tuna and carbonara. For dessert we had the cheese cake and sorbet. Our food was served promptly and each dish was exquisite. The focaccia with sun dried tomato oil was a pleasant surprise. Make a reservation! This is probably how they keep high quality, gourmet food and service.

It was fun to get dressed up and have a fancy dinner in a fancy restaurant while on a casual laid back island vacation.

Best meal on the island hands down of our of four nights and five days. Stumbled upon it around opening time (5:30pm) and were impressed by the elegant interior with a fine dining atmosphere. The menu is refreshingly limited in contrast to places with an overwhelming amount of choices. The focaccia bread was a delicious starter - perfectly warm and soft on the inside. The goat masala and pork chop was incredible!! Such rich flavors, and the service was relatively fast, we were very impressed. The lemon tart with passionfruit meringue dessert was nice as well. It is a bit pricey but well worth the cost for a memorable meal.

Ok so the focaccia is so good. Like probably some of the best focaccia I've ever had. It was so good that I got too excited and didn't take a picture. But basically 3 pieces of bread + dreamy tomato balsamic jam is a what you should envision. We also had the jackfruit bao buns. They were a really unique dish that I think even a non-vegetarian would enjoy. As a main dish we got a mushroom tagliatelle with an egg yolk served on top. It was also full of cheesy Parmesan and mushroom umami. Both dishes were imaginative and tasty, especially as vegetarian options. The atmosphere is beautiful and the restaurant was just redone post-Maria. The service was excellent. The cocktails were also very good. If you are looking for a culinary experience on the island of Vieques, this is the place to go.

Weren't sure to go for dinner so we ended up here. To start, the drinks were very good, and so was the service. We got the burrata as an appetizer and it was astonishingly flavorful and delicious. I ordered the pork for dinner (since I don't eat much seafood) and my mom ordered some sort of seafood pasta which she had no complaints on. My dish came with samosas- interesting pairing, but since I'm Indian and can confirm that they tasted very authentic. The pork was cooked very well and it was a nice cut of meat, but I was indifferent and wished there was other non-seafood options on the menu. However my mom absolutely loved my meal, and since she can be hard to please, for that I give it 5 stars. We also got the carrot cake which was good, although it was topped with some deep fried carrot pieces that I thought a scoop of ice cream could have replaced quite well. The restaurant is across from the beach and has a charming ambiance. I wouldn't consider it local cuisine but it is one of the best dining experiences on the island, although a bit pricey which proved to be worth it

Best food and service on the island by far. We have been coming to Vieques on and off for 25 years + ( back when the Navy was still bombing it!). Suffice to say, most dining spots are ok. If you want something special, El Quenepo is the spot. We had a fabulous meal (perfect check- apps, entrees,dessert). All were spot on. Also, our server, Adam (originally from Baton Rouge) was exceptional. Yes, it's pricey, but it's worth it. Highly recommended.

Three nights on the island. First night had an absolutely awesome meal at Coqui Fire. Tonight at El Quenepo; not even close. Beautiful location, decor and service, but not one thing we had to drink or eat was outstanding. Plus it cost twice as much as our Coqui meal. Sorry...

I think this is the best food in Esperanza. It's not deep fried, the choices are particularly well thought out with a variety of local favorite flavors. Loved the swordfish, octopus sauté, their attention to detail and the kindness. Incidentally they own an Airbnb upstairs which is a total winner. Every morning in a picnic basket, the continental breakfast and French press coffee in the room. How do you beat that? Last but not least, the restaurant carrot cake (my favorite dessert), is the best!! They actually take ginger and curl it on the top... To die for! I would give them six stars if I could!

We had a wonderful, enchanted experience here. We made a reservation via email the night before. We were seated at an open window and though it rained we never got wet. The cucumber cocktail was crisp and refreshing. I had a generous, creative arugula salad and the BEST CEVICHE ever! I ordered the octopus appetizer as my main course and it was perfectly cooked and plated! My husband's tempura prawn appetizer, followed by a massive plate of Thai red curry were both excellent. Our server was on point and quite personable. The restaurant was clearly a place that long-term visitors love as many people greeted each other as they were seated. This was worth every dollar as it was our one "nice" dinner for our trip.

Fantastic food! I heard a buzz around Esperanza last week 'El Quenepo is reopening, El Quenepo is reopening" Curious, I made a tax for four of us. Food snobs all and Am Q killed it! Fabulous. Goat Masala. Amazing. Carrot cake like my Moms. Excellent service and vibe. Memorable!!

The goat masala was the best meal I've eaten in my life. Tender, complex, savory. It's (hot) spicy, but well balanced, with fresh cheese, spinach and lentil dal taking the edge off the pleasing burn. I'm coming back to Vieques for the gorgeous sandy beaches, but mostly, I'm coming back to order another plate of that goat masala at El Quenepo. Hats off!

Nicest place in Vieques with excellent food, friendly service and the best ambience. I took away one star because it's too noisy ... depending on your table, sometimes you can barely carry on a conversation when the restaurant is full