Casa Vieja Ciales

You don’t just stumble upon places like this—you earn them. Tucked away where the GPS starts making you question your life choices is one of Puerto Rico’s true hidden gems. The food tastes like tradition, the flavors are pure Puerto Rico, and every bite reminds you why our island is so special. Add breathtaking views, genuinely welcoming people, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay all day, and you’ve got a place that’s worth every mile of the drive. Support local—you’ll leave with a…

This is a far out drive, up in the mountains of Puerto Rico but it is worth it. This restaurant is known for their pastel al caldero — a remix of the classic Puerto Rican dish pastel en hoja. And although I’ve never been a fan of pastel en hoja this one was delicious. The picadera consisted of tostones, bolitas de yuca, fried chicken, longaniza (blood sausage), and shredded pernil (pork). We also tried some pastelillos. Honestly everything was so good we left stuffed! The service was amazing…

Food was excelent! Natalia's service was Top Notch! Bathrooms were very clean. Home cocktails were on the spot. There are a few parking spaces available but it is manly on the street nearby. Definitely will return.

Gabriela was the person who attended our table, and she provided excellent service. The entire experience was amazing the food was absolutely delicious, and the view was both relaxing and breathtakingly beautiful. To make it even more special, we had an esperanza visit our table, which was just magical. From the outstanding service to the excellent food and serene atmosphere, everything exceeded our expectations.

Everything about this place just was perfection. The staff was very organized and knew exactly what to do and where to go. The service was excellent. The fooooodddddd. Omgggg. The best pork I’ve had so far living on the island. It gets packed so make sure you have a little patience waiting for a table or your food but trust me. It’s worth it.