Vaca Negra

This was an amazing place. We didn’t book or do the tour, but the employee (Katherine) who attended us was kind, great customer service, she took her time explaining each product from lactose free yogurts, cheeses, wine and other products. Katherine was knowledgeable about everything we asked. This was our first visit and it won’t be our last. We went on a Saturday and it was pretty slow traffic customers wise, which was surprisingly to us. Restrooms, tables, floors and outside surroundings were clean. Employees attire were proper and clean. The cheeses, the guava spread, honey with ginger spread, olives, little dill pickles, croutons, wine were perfect. Each cheese was explained to us. The cheese is processed locally or right next door. Pretty much a straight shoot from San Juan on interstate 52, takes about an hour without traffic. Just minutes from there is a beach called Punta Maracayo a super safe beach surrounded by reef’s and tall rocks which break waves. Locals call it the sardine reef. At this beach there is 3 pools and gazebos for rent. Room for improvement: Remove the Xmas ware down decoration dangling from the beautiful vines in entrance and give some love to those beautiful vines and landscaping which will make your place more beautiful. Also the outside tables are a huge opportunity.

I was a little disappointed with my visit. The place looked really nice but it was pretty expensive. Plus, they made us sit outside because they had a large group there. There were no shaded spots or patio misters, so we just had to tough out the heat. We got the cheese sampler, and the board listed separate cheeses from what they told us was on the plate, so we couldn't look them up on our phones to learn more about what we were served. My kiddo enjoyed the yogurt, and their ginger honey was tasty. If they closed the place when they are hosting an event, that would be more helpful, but it felt more like we were in the way then welcomed. It was different but not great.

Local business produces cheeses, yogurts and other milk-based goodies. Wonderful. Check out their cheese-tasting tours.

Wow, a beautiful destination! So happy to have found this hidden gem. Nice to see a local dairy cheese maker. Delicious and a beautiful destination. Staff was friendly and courteous!

While on vacation in PR I looked up fun things to do and I saw this place had a tour to make your own cheese. We did the tour on August 26 of this year. The tour was AMAZING and we learned a lot and got to taste many different things on menu, which were delicious! We made out cheese and I paid to have it shipped to the US when it was ready, about 60 days or so or when it’s ready. I bought a few items to take home and we can’t wait to get our cheese. I called already and they said they will be contacting me soon, but I haven’t heard back yet. I hope we get our cheese we made soon and see how good it taste! I will keep everyone updated, fingers crossed!!!!

Great place to get fun and local cheese... Service like most places in the island is great, and the details on the cheeses are excellent. Still need to try them .. but it's worth the trip. And if you have time for coffee... You must it it

This is an amazing cheese shop. We did the tour where we learn about the cheese making process and made our own cheese! The cheese was delicious of course as was the other local items they had for sale. My wife got a batida de fruta with banana and guava shell yogurt, which was delicious. The coffee was great too. Definitely recommend.

Had an excellent experience making our own artesanal cheese and tasting various locally made cheeses paired with wine. The host was very knowledgeable and taught us about the history of the milk industry in Puerto Rico as well as the science behind cheese making. This is a beautiful location that makes some excellent cheeses and is worth a visit even if you don't book a tour or class!