Waiter's Gastro Bar

Name: Waiter's Gastro Bar
Address: 1024 Ave Ashford, San Juan, PR, United States, 00907
Telephone: (787) 977-1611
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

621 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for craft beers
Charming

Waiter's Gastro Bar, a new dining genre that combines creative food and drink with warm style. A mix of “gastronomy” and “pub,” with the best food & drinks in a casual atmosphere!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(787) 977-1611
Website
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Waiters-Gastro-Bar-384452951684578/about/?ref=page_internal
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1024 Ave Ashford, San Juan, PR 00907
Area
Condado
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the DayUSD 8.00
Coconut ShrimpsUSD 16.00
with Piña Colada sauce
Fried Puerto Rican CheeseUSD 8.00
with Guava sauce
Tropical Fish CevicheUSD 18.00
Homemade Fried MozzarellaUSD 10.00
Piece of (Dorado) Sofrito TempuraUSD 14.00
with Caribbean Cocktail sauce
Loiza Style (Piononos) Filled Ground BeefUSD 9.00
with White Cheese on Top
Shrimp BreadedUSD 15.00
with (Bacalaito) blend with Mango BBQ sauce
Caribbean WingsUSD 12.00
with Sesame Honey Mango glaze
Grilled SausagesUSD 12.00
with Garlic and Parsley sauce or on Red Wine sauce
Jumbo Marinated WingsUSD 8.00
Fresh Mussels in Garlic Butter SauceUSD 12.00
Top Fish "Montaditos" on Cassava Roots and Plantain FrittersUSD 15.00
Trio Handmade Puerto Rican (Alcapurrias)USD 12.00
Gouda Cheese FritterUSD 12.00
with Guava sauce

Waiter's Style Rice Dishes

Skirt Steak (Arroz Enchurrascado)USD 24.00
Chicken (Arroz Empollado)USD 16.00
Local Sausage (Arroz con Longaniza)USD 16.00
Paellita
Dorado, Shrimps, Calamari, Chicken, Mussels, Sausages
- For OneUSD 28.00
- For TwoUSD 39.00
Shrimp Rice (Arroz Encamaronado)USD 18.00
Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)USD 18.00

Al Plato

Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasco)
- 10 ozUSD 21.00
- 14 ozUSD 27.00
Fried Pork Chops (Center Cut)USD 15.00
Grilled Chicken BreastUSD 14.00
Baby Back RibsUSD 21.00
with Guava Mango sauce
Grilled Pork MedallionsUSD 14.00
Waiter's BurgersUSD 13.00
Garlic ShrimpsUSD 17.00
Grilled DoradoUSD 16.00
Grilled GrouperUSD 19.00

Salads

Add Chicken - $5

Avocado Salad (on Season)USD 9.00
Waiter's SaladUSD 9.00
Caesar SaladUSD 8.00
Mix Green'sUSD 7.00

Stuffed Dishes Plates

Mofongo, Tostones o Avocado. Pick Your Favorite Sauce: Creole - Butter - Garlic - Spicy Ron Guava Ginger

Crab Meat "Salmorejo"USD 18.00
ShrimpsUSD 20.00
DoradoUSD 20.00
Fried Pork MeatUSD 16.00
ChickenUSD 17.00
Skirt SteakUSD 21.00
Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)USD 18.00
VeggieUSD 15.00
GrouperUSD 19.00
Waiter's Style Ropa ViejaUSD 17.00
CevicheUSD 18.00

Sides

Fried Green Plantains (Tostones)
Sweet Plantains
Home Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Mamposteado Rices
Black Beans, Pigeon Peas, Red Beans
Green Salad
White Rice and Red Beans
Avocado

What 621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
3.8Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waiter's Gastro Bar offers a delightful taste of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, with standout dishes like "stuffed avocado with grouper" and "Puerto Rican rice to die for." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "fantastic empanadas." Despite occasional delays, the "excellent fresh food" and "friendly staff" keep visitors returning.

621 Reviews

S
Steven
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite place in San Juan. Always a good authentic Puerto Rican dish and friendly service. I make it a point to go here on every visit.
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Amy
VIP
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. I ordered the Coconut Crab Rice with Fried Plantains and was not disappointed. The service staff was friendly and efficient. I would definitely go back without hesitation.
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Dan
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent cerviche and the whole snapper was not only big, it was very good.
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Julie
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The building facade does not represent what is inside. Dont judge a book by its cover! We had an excellent experience! Friendly and professional service, delicious food and cocktails. A really great find.
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David
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far best food we have had on our trip - so much so that we were there for dinner 3 out of 5 nights. Team is great and food was excellent from, pork chops, empanadas, shrimp Mafongo in creole, shrimp tacos and grouper in garlic sauce over tostones - we will be back!!!
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Brett
VIP
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
best food in Condado. always great and friendly staff too
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Lindsay
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, attentive service - Delicious local food - Adorable gem. Would recommend and will return again!
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Michelle
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding! Flavorful! The restaurant came recommended and definitely delivered on the cuisine!
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Gary
VIP
Miami
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coming here when we visit San Juan. Excellent fresh Puerto Rican food. Really love their mofongo and alcapurrias.
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BB87
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic experience. The customer service was as amazing as the food! Everyone was SO friendly. The food was top notch. Great flavors and nice big servings. We couldn’t even eat it all. Delicious. Highly recommend for some authentic Puerto Rican food in San Juan.
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FAQs

Waiter's Gastro Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Waiter's Gastro Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 977-1611.

Waiter's Gastro Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 621 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1024 Ave Ashford, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Area
Condado
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Waiters-Gastro-Bar-384452951684578/about/?ref=page_internal
Phone number
(787) 977-1611

Waiter's Gastro Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Skirt Steak

Paellita

Ceviche

Tapas

Soup of the DayUSD 8.00

Coconut ShrimpsUSD 16.00

Fried Puerto Rican CheeseUSD 8.00

Tropical Fish CevicheUSD 18.00

Homemade Fried MozzarellaUSD 10.00

Piece of (Dorado) Sofrito TempuraUSD 14.00

Loiza Style (Piononos) Filled Ground BeefUSD 9.00

Shrimp BreadedUSD 15.00

Caribbean WingsUSD 12.00

Grilled SausagesUSD 12.00

Jumbo Marinated WingsUSD 8.00

Fresh Mussels in Garlic Butter SauceUSD 12.00

Top Fish "Montaditos" on Cassava Roots and Plantain FrittersUSD 15.00

Trio Handmade Puerto Rican (Alcapurrias)USD 12.00

Gouda Cheese FritterUSD 12.00

Waiter's Style Rice Dishes

Skirt Steak (Arroz Enchurrascado)USD 24.00

Chicken (Arroz Empollado)USD 16.00

Local Sausage (Arroz con Longaniza)USD 16.00

Paellita

Shrimp Rice (Arroz Encamaronado)USD 18.00

Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)USD 18.00

Al Plato

Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasco)

Fried Pork Chops (Center Cut)USD 15.00

Grilled Chicken BreastUSD 14.00

Baby Back RibsUSD 21.00

Grilled Pork MedallionsUSD 14.00

Waiter's BurgersUSD 13.00

Garlic ShrimpsUSD 17.00

Grilled DoradoUSD 16.00

Grilled GrouperUSD 19.00

Salads

Avocado Salad (on Season)USD 9.00

Waiter's SaladUSD 9.00

Caesar SaladUSD 8.00

Mix Green'sUSD 7.00

Stuffed Dishes Plates

Crab Meat "Salmorejo"USD 18.00

ShrimpsUSD 20.00

DoradoUSD 20.00

Fried Pork MeatUSD 16.00

ChickenUSD 17.00

Skirt SteakUSD 21.00

Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)USD 18.00

VeggieUSD 15.00

GrouperUSD 19.00

Waiter's Style Ropa ViejaUSD 17.00

CevicheUSD 18.00

Sides

Fried Green Plantains (Tostones)

Sweet Plantains

Home Fries

Mashed Potatoes

Mamposteado Rices

Green Salad

White Rice and Red Beans

Avocado

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Waiter's Gastro Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Waiter's Gastro Bar restaurant rated?

Is Waiter's Gastro Bar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information