Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Caribbean
  4. Puerto Rico
  5. Carolina
Indoor dining area  - El Nuevo Acuario, Carolina, PR

El Nuevo Acuario

4.9
4.9
13 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled in a quaint fishing village just five minutes outside San Juan, El
Nuevo Acuario offers an authentic taste of the sea. This charming, family-run seafood restaurant is a hidden gem where the daily catch arrives straight from the local fishermen’s boats to your plate. The rustic setting, with ocean views and a warm, laid-back atmosphere, creates the perfect backdrop for enjoying fresh Caribbean flavors. From grilled lobster, whole fried fish to steak and mofongo stuffed with shrimp, every dish is a celebration of Puerto Rico’s coastal bounty. Locals and visitors alike come for the food, but stay for the genuine hospitality and the unbeatable seaside vibe.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan, Puerto Rican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (787) 662-8258
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Leonardo Boitel

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

13 Reviews
  1. Alexander

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. The place is sparkling clean. A very knowledgeable server and the price is reasonable.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Marlene

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant was a bit tricky to find - Google Maps was mostly accurate. We went down a U shaped side road off the main road to get here and discovered a cluster of restaurants with a shared parking lot. The restaurant interior is extremely plain - tables, chairs and not much else. The food, however, was quite good. The pina colada was large and came topped with whipped cream - it was more like a dessert drink. The seafood empanadas were got as an appetizer were very generously sized and excellent. For our main courses we liked the grouper a lot. The skirt steak was flavorful but extremely thin and a bit tough. The seafood dish was very good. Service was very good.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Joanne

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Wha a great find. Nothing fancy just excellent quality and delicious food. Dove was our server and very friendly. Highly recommended this restaurant

    Is this helpful?

  4. AndreaW

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food - the seafood sampler is not to be missed! A variety of drinks made with fresh fruit. Friendly, professional service.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Tiffany

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the customer service was Amazing! The food was Excellent!!! Very fresh and made to order!

    Is this helpful?

  6. John

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was so good the first time that my wife and I went back again two nights later as we couldn’t leave Puerto Rico without having the firecracker grouper and lobster empanadas again. The fried whole snapper is as great as everyone else says! Best meals we had in Puerto Rico by far during a one week stay and the service by Dasha and Dove as well as the warmth of the owner/chef Leonardo are as outstanding as the food!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Alejandra

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place to eat seafood that you will always remember! Caribean lobster and lobster empanadas are out of this world! House passion fruit sangria and piña colada where my favorites.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Pat

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Puerto Rico. They never disappoint with scrumptious food. Friendly staff too.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Matthew

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants, you have to try the whole snapper!

    Is this helpful?

  10. jason

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was amazing and the food was all so good. Definitely a notch above other more expensive restaurants in San Juan. Highly recommend

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

El Nuevo Acuario is rated 4.9 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for El Nuevo Acuario

Carretera 187, Punta Cangrejo (Piñones), 00772, Puerto Rico, Carolina, PR 00772

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Highway 187 Pinones
  • Neighborhood
    Carolina
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan, Puerto Rican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Leonardo Boitel
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo