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El Meson Espanol


El Meson Espanol
Carr 102 Guanajibo
Mayaguez 00680
Puerto Rico
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Hotel Colonial $53 2.7 mi 4.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Parador Boquemar $95 2.9 mi 4.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Mayaquez & Tropical Casino $134 3.0 mi 4.8 km 3 of 5 stars
Mayaguez Resort & Casino $180 3.2 mi 5.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Gonzalez Sea Food Restaurant 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Meson Espanol 2.0 mi 3.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Vista Bahia 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Parque de los Proceres 3.2 mi 5.1 km 3 of 5 stars
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#3 of 29 restaurants in Mayaguez
  • Cuisines: Spanish
  • Price range*: $20-$25
  • Address: Carr 102 Guanajibo, Mayaguez 00680, Puerto Rico
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“Not worth the trip”
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2 of 5 stars
DorkySwede 23 contributions
Minneapolis, mn
Feb 21, 2009

We ate here in Feb 09. The decor is depressing, the wait staff was glum, and the food was not the least bit interesting. Onion soup was nearly flavorless. My fillet mignon was fine (even done properly) but nothing special. My companion's sirloin was as much gristle as steak. more

“I have been their...”
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5 of 5 stars
LucianoQ 1 contribution
Feb 10, 2009

I have been their customer for more than 20 years and they have never dissapointed me. The quality is unsurpassed. Prices are very reasonable. Good for a full meal or just for snacking: try their caldo gallego followed by an empanada de pollo and their chicken or ham "croquetas", and chorizo. That's like a full meal to share while having... more

“Food-wise, the best restaurant in Mayagüez, period”
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5 of 5 stars
demf 5 contributions
San Juan
Nov 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The place resembles your typical 1960's Spanish tasca, and the decor has seen better days. The food may take up to 45 minutes to reach you. The occasional waiter may be indifferent, or maybe even rude...but the food is beyond excellent. No matter what you order: seafood, veal medallions, paella, the tapas...the food is just exquisite, well worth the wait.... more

“They have excellent...”
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5 of 5 stars
NelgieMSan Juan 4 contributions
Sep 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

They have excellent food, Sangria, and sevice. Thats why is my favorite restaurant in Puerto Rico. more

“Best restaurant in mayaguez by far”
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5 of 5 stars
golflover26 38 contributions
Puerto Rico
Jul 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

You won't find a better paella anywhere else. The San Jacobo is awesome. And the chiken croquettes and the flan, DON'T DARE TO MISS THEM. more

“Great Medallones, San...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great Medallones, San Jacobo, Osso Bucco and Paella. more

“Tremendo ambiente para...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 25, 2008

Tremendo ambiente para un rato de aperitivos y tragos more

“Buen servicio. Excelente...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Buen servicio. Excelente San Jacobo more

“Hacen una paella...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 22, 2007

Hacen una paella riquisima. more

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El Meson Espanol Address

Carr 102 Guanajibo, Mayaguez 00680, Puerto Rico
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