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Address: Sur #3, C. Sol, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
Phone: +1 787-823-1192
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Reviews
Alessia Corriere
Been here twice over the last week – so impressed with everything and I’m not easily impressed. Our waiter Elaine (both times!) was AMAZING, super helpful, fun and always ready with whatever we needed.
The rabbit empanadillas were incredible with a baked flaky crust and juicy rabbit with some stock on the side for dipping.
The mini piononos were perfect – a divine balance of savory and sweet.
The corn and cheese balls were yummy with the guava sauce.
I had the mofongo twice – once with the shrimps al ajillo and once with the bisteca – both were great, I liked the shrimp more because they served the sauce on the side which I loved.
Topped it all off with the flan de queso and the texture was like if flan had a baby with a Basque cheesecake and the caramelized sugar that had a lingering bittersweetness – perfection.
Also – DO NOT pass on their homemade hot sauce which was a perfect blend of hotness and flavor!
(Only thing I wish is that the food was served a little hotter temperature wise, but that’s it!)
… moreThe rabbit empanadillas were incredible with a baked flaky crust and juicy rabbit with some stock on the side for dipping.
The mini piononos were perfect – a divine balance of savory and sweet.
The corn and cheese balls were yummy with the guava sauce.
I had the mofongo twice – once with the shrimps al ajillo and once with the bisteca – both were great, I liked the shrimp more because they served the sauce on the side which I loved.
Topped it all off with the flan de queso and the texture was like if flan had a baby with a Basque cheesecake and the caramelized sugar that had a lingering bittersweetness – perfection.
Also – DO NOT pass on their homemade hot sauce which was a perfect blend of hotness and flavor!
(Only thing I wish is that the food was served a little hotter temperature wise, but that’s it!)
Christina Harview
I strongly recommend RESERVATIONS even for small parties!! They take them for 6:30 PM and after!
Lovely little restaurant. For appetizer, we had the Mahi Mahi bites as an appetizer with tartar sauce (AMAZING, fresh, crispy). My dad had the steak and rice/beans (so soft and delicious), I had the salmon with cilantro rice (salmon cooked perfectly but the rice was a tiny bit normal, nothing to write home about). I also had the cucumber lemonade which was VERY SOUR, which I absolutely LOVED! I love love love sour, but a kid probably would hate this. Not much sugar in it at all and obviously made with fresh squeezed lemon and mashed cucumber. I’m obsessed with this non-alcoholic drink 🙂
Overall the service was kind and friendly but they were very busy.
I mention first that you really need a reservation but we actually got lucky and got a no-show reservation table for two. We got sat right by the entry and I kid you not there were no fewer than 15 different parties of people trying to get seated and were turned away while we ate. It’s a very very popular place! And for good reason.
… moreLovely little restaurant. For appetizer, we had the Mahi Mahi bites as an appetizer with tartar sauce (AMAZING, fresh, crispy). My dad had the steak and rice/beans (so soft and delicious), I had the salmon with cilantro rice (salmon cooked perfectly but the rice was a tiny bit normal, nothing to write home about). I also had the cucumber lemonade which was VERY SOUR, which I absolutely LOVED! I love love love sour, but a kid probably would hate this. Not much sugar in it at all and obviously made with fresh squeezed lemon and mashed cucumber. I’m obsessed with this non-alcoholic drink 🙂
Overall the service was kind and friendly but they were very busy.
I mention first that you really need a reservation but we actually got lucky and got a no-show reservation table for two. We got sat right by the entry and I kid you not there were no fewer than 15 different parties of people trying to get seated and were turned away while we ate. It’s a very very popular place! And for good reason.
David Sherman
We had the most amazing meal at El Despecho. Started with the stuffed rabbit turnovers. Our mains were the chicken with mamposteao rice and the steak and onions with mamposteao rice. A truly fantastic meal.
… moreCraig Brown
We liked it here, the staff were friendly and everything was super tasty… Especially the rabbit turnovers. The special rice however, was so much better than what came with the ribs (don’t expect these to be like Texas ribs… They are much more cooked and more fall off the bone, but tasty!)
… moreisabela m
Food is delicious!! The starters are worth trying and the mains are very fresh and authentic. Service was good too and very friendly also sharing suggestions. Certainly worth a visit!
… moreAngel Gonzalez
I don’t say this lightly—El Despecho in Rincón is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever had the pleasure of dining at. It’s Puerto Rican soul food elevated to a divine experience, like stepping into a dream where every dish is made by the boricua mother we all wish cooked for us daily.
We started with the sorullito corn fritters, golden and stuffed with cheese, laid over a sweet guava sauce that made every bite pop. Then came the mahi mahi bites, tender, juicy, resting on tartar sauce, and disappearing way too fast. The side salad—a vibrant mix topped with grana padano and raspberry vinaigrette—was so fresh it felt unfair to every other salad I’ve ever had.
Our mains? Asopao de gandules con jamón with tostones and yuca frita, a bowl of balance—rich, flavorful, but never overwhelming. And then came the showstopper: BBQ ribs so tender they collapsed at the touch of my fork. I’m extremely picky with ribs—fatty cuts, dryness, lack of flavor—but these? Perfectly cooked, no waste, just clean bones left behind and zero regrets. The mamposteao de gandules on the side was delicately crafted with each grain holding its own—pure artistry. And don’t get me started on the rum and guava spicy BBQ sauce—a literal spoonful of heaven.
The service? Impeccable. The drinks? Dangerously delicious.
This is a restaurant that doesn’t just serve food—it delivers an experience that will follow you long after you leave the island.
To anyone visiting Rincón: do not skip El Despecho. Just know that once you taste these flavors, you’ll never want to leave Puerto Rico again.
… moreWe started with the sorullito corn fritters, golden and stuffed with cheese, laid over a sweet guava sauce that made every bite pop. Then came the mahi mahi bites, tender, juicy, resting on tartar sauce, and disappearing way too fast. The side salad—a vibrant mix topped with grana padano and raspberry vinaigrette—was so fresh it felt unfair to every other salad I’ve ever had.
Our mains? Asopao de gandules con jamón with tostones and yuca frita, a bowl of balance—rich, flavorful, but never overwhelming. And then came the showstopper: BBQ ribs so tender they collapsed at the touch of my fork. I’m extremely picky with ribs—fatty cuts, dryness, lack of flavor—but these? Perfectly cooked, no waste, just clean bones left behind and zero regrets. The mamposteao de gandules on the side was delicately crafted with each grain holding its own—pure artistry. And don’t get me started on the rum and guava spicy BBQ sauce—a literal spoonful of heaven.
The service? Impeccable. The drinks? Dangerously delicious.
This is a restaurant that doesn’t just serve food—it delivers an experience that will follow you long after you leave the island.
To anyone visiting Rincón: do not skip El Despecho. Just know that once you taste these flavors, you’ll never want to leave Puerto Rico again.
Nick Wolk
This place rocks. Went here at night and the vibes were right. Plantains were out of this world. Cozy and comfortable inside dining. They had a Christmas in the corner. Big fan of Christmas. Check this place out if you’re ever in town. 10/10
… moreChristine Nordhaus
I hope the excellent serving staff at “El Despicable” finds gainful employment at a good restaurant. The service here was fantastic.
The food was horrible. I can’t remember the last time I ate at a restaurant that served actively lousy food. It wasn’t a case of being mediocre. It was just wrong and terrible.
Starters: The dough of the rabbit empanadas was so tough, I had to let it sit in a cup of sauce for a few minutes before I could chew it. This is not an exaggeration. The special tamale was a flaccid, rubbery, flavorless mess.
I ordered the day’s special: a whole red snapper deep fried with garlic butter. First, the presentation was off-putting – served upright like it was swimming and curved into a “C” shape – and so overcooked that it was hard to flatten it out to actually eat it. If there was anything impressive about the dish, I’d say it was that anyone could so profoundly overcook something without it turning black. I couldn’t carve through it with a steak knife.
Speaking of “steak”… my husband ordered it. It was pot roast, not steak. Braised, mushy, slimy, pot roast. “Fork tender” if you will, but gross.
This entire dining experience was regrettable. Our poor server… We gave her 30% and advised her to find another job immediately. If other local establishments are looking for great, charismatic, knowledgeable servers, hire the good people being forced to serve the garbage at El Despecho. You’ll be making the world a better place.
… moreThe food was horrible. I can’t remember the last time I ate at a restaurant that served actively lousy food. It wasn’t a case of being mediocre. It was just wrong and terrible.
Starters: The dough of the rabbit empanadas was so tough, I had to let it sit in a cup of sauce for a few minutes before I could chew it. This is not an exaggeration. The special tamale was a flaccid, rubbery, flavorless mess.
I ordered the day’s special: a whole red snapper deep fried with garlic butter. First, the presentation was off-putting – served upright like it was swimming and curved into a “C” shape – and so overcooked that it was hard to flatten it out to actually eat it. If there was anything impressive about the dish, I’d say it was that anyone could so profoundly overcook something without it turning black. I couldn’t carve through it with a steak knife.
Speaking of “steak”… my husband ordered it. It was pot roast, not steak. Braised, mushy, slimy, pot roast. “Fork tender” if you will, but gross.
This entire dining experience was regrettable. Our poor server… We gave her 30% and advised her to find another job immediately. If other local establishments are looking for great, charismatic, knowledgeable servers, hire the good people being forced to serve the garbage at El Despecho. You’ll be making the world a better place.
Regina G
Best food we’ve had in Puerto Rico. Really really goid. If they offer up the home made hot sauce it’s also amazing. We had the mahi Mahi appetizer and the beefsteak entree with rice and beans and it might have been the best beef dish we have ever had. 1 star off because it wasn’t busy when we went on a Sunday, which would have added welcome ambiance, but really good food , great service, music, and a nice overall vibe. I look forward to stopping In again on my next visit to Rincon
… moreRobert Mitchell
Such a fun date night. Awesome food. Recommend the plantain pork BBQ appetizer. Delicious.
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