Waiter's Gastro Bar

4.4

665 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for happy hour

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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Location
1024 Ave Ashford, San Juan, PR 00907
Phone number
(787) 977-1611
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Soup of the DayUS$8.00
Coconut ShrimpsUS$16.00
with Piña Colada sauce
Fried Puerto Rican CheeseUS$8.00
with Guava sauce
Tropical Fish CevicheUS$18.00
Homemade Fried MozzarellaUS$10.00
Piece of (Dorado) Sofrito TempuraUS$14.00
with Caribbean Cocktail sauce
Loiza Style (Piononos) Filled Ground BeefUS$9.00
with White Cheese on Top
Shrimp BreadedUS$15.00
with (Bacalaito) blend with Mango BBQ sauce
Caribbean WingsUS$12.00
with Sesame Honey Mango glaze
Grilled SausagesUS$12.00
with Garlic and Parsley sauce or on Red Wine sauce
Jumbo Marinated WingsUS$8.00
Fresh Mussels in Garlic Butter SauceUS$12.00
Top Fish "Montaditos" on Cassava Roots and Plantain FrittersUS$15.00
Trio Handmade Puerto Rican (Alcapurrias)US$12.00
Gouda Cheese FritterUS$12.00
with Guava sauce

Waiter's Style Rice Dishes

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

Al Plato

Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasco)
- 10 ozUS$21.00
- 14 ozUS$27.00
Fried Pork Chops (Center Cut)US$15.00
Grilled Chicken BreastUS$14.00
Baby Back RibsUS$21.00
with Guava Mango sauce
Grilled Pork MedallionsUS$14.00
Waiter's BurgersUS$13.00
Garlic ShrimpsUS$17.00
Grilled DoradoUS$16.00
Grilled GrouperUS$19.00

Salads

Add Chicken - $5

Avocado Salad (on Season)US$9.00
Waiter's SaladUS$9.00
Caesar SaladUS$8.00
Mix Green'sUS$7.00

Stuffed Dishes Plates

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

Crab Meat "Salmorejo"US$18.00
ShrimpsUS$20.00
DoradoUS$20.00
Fried Pork MeatUS$16.00
ChickenUS$17.00
Skirt SteakUS$21.00
Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)US$18.00
VeggieUS$15.00
GrouperUS$19.00
Waiter's Style Ropa ViejaUS$17.00
CevicheUS$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 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
3.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waiter's Gastro Bar is celebrated for its "authentic Puerto Rican food" and "amazing service." Diners rave about dishes like the skirt steak, red snapper, and mofongo. The friendly staff, especially Juan, enhances the experience. While the food can take time, the "delicious" cuisine and vibrant atmosphere make it worthwhile.

665 Reviews

S
Skip VIP
Greater Boston61 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Yummy food always. Chicken and rice is king. Love the shrimp tacos also.
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Vivian VIP
Charleston24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here every time we’re in San Juan. Food is outstanding and everyone is very friendly and welcoming! Great vegan option for my husband!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had the whole red snapper (daily special) and it was fantastic. Cool little place that looks like something you’d see on Dinners, Dives and Drive-Ins
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Delfin VIP
Caribbean6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tasting authentic food. Great friendly service.
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Mr Mrs
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Very seasoned & tasty. Service was excellent. Worth every dollar. 10 out of 10.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was very attentive despite covering a lot of tables
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Nancy VIP
Philadelphia22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Another great meal! Empanadas were delicious - they always are, no matter what filling. Had chorizo and cheese, not heavy on the chorizo - delicious. Must have the empanadas! We both had mahi mahi in creole sauce, again, delicious. Awesome, friendly waiter. Not the prettiest place, looks like a diner from the outside and entrance looks sketchy, but overlook this and GO! Highly recommend!
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Christopher VIP
New York City63 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Come to PR every year and always find time to come here. Unusual place - surprisingly upscale food in a decrepit looking building. Don’t be deterred!!!! It’s worth the “risk”. Service is also very attentive.
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Juan m
Caribbean1 review
1.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Very consistent! Went there 2 days in a row for the fried fish, first day it was really good, 2nd day was salty and didn’t tasted fresh at all. Very disappointing!
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Ishmael
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you’re looking for authentic Puerto Rican food, this is the place to eat. Savory and delicious dishes are all worth it
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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 4.4 stars by 665 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

1024 Ave Ashford, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Phone number
(787) 977-1611
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Waiter's Gastro Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Tapas

Soup of the DayUS$8.00

Coconut ShrimpsUS$16.00

Fried Puerto Rican CheeseUS$8.00

Tropical Fish CevicheUS$18.00

Homemade Fried MozzarellaUS$10.00

Piece of (Dorado) Sofrito TempuraUS$14.00

Loiza Style (Piononos) Filled Ground BeefUS$9.00

Shrimp BreadedUS$15.00

Caribbean WingsUS$12.00

Grilled SausagesUS$12.00

Jumbo Marinated WingsUS$8.00

Fresh Mussels in Garlic Butter SauceUS$12.00

Top Fish "Montaditos" on Cassava Roots and Plantain FrittersUS$15.00

Trio Handmade Puerto Rican (Alcapurrias)US$12.00

Gouda Cheese FritterUS$12.00

Waiter's Style Rice Dishes

Skirt Steak (Arroz Enchurrascado)US$24.00

Chicken (Arroz Empollado)US$16.00

Local Sausage (Arroz con Longaniza)US$16.00

Paellita

Shrimp Rice (Arroz Encamaronado)US$18.00

Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)US$18.00

Al Plato

Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasco)

Fried Pork Chops (Center Cut)US$15.00

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$14.00

Baby Back RibsUS$21.00

Grilled Pork MedallionsUS$14.00

Waiter's BurgersUS$13.00

Garlic ShrimpsUS$17.00

Grilled DoradoUS$16.00

Grilled GrouperUS$19.00

Salads

Avocado Salad (on Season)US$9.00

Waiter's SaladUS$9.00

Caesar SaladUS$8.00

Mix Green'sUS$7.00

Stuffed Dishes Plates

Crab Meat "Salmorejo"US$18.00

ShrimpsUS$20.00

DoradoUS$20.00

Fried Pork MeatUS$16.00

ChickenUS$17.00

Skirt SteakUS$21.00

Coconut Crab Rice (Arroz Enjueyado)US$18.00

VeggieUS$15.00

GrouperUS$19.00

Waiter's Style Ropa ViejaUS$17.00

CevicheUS$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?

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Is Waiter's Gastro Bar currently accepting reservations?

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