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Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Larry Moores (---.cianbro.com)
Date:   10-20-08 08:42

Ola!.....we're heading to Culebra in early November and were wondering what is available these days for places to eat on the island. We'll be 4 days and would like to try a couple of the better restaurants then save some money maybe and eat at a few of the less expensive places. We'll also plan to pick up some groceries to save on lunches and breakfast. Thanks for the advice!
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Vicki moore (---.dhcp.jcsn.tn.charter.com)
Date:   10-20-08 23:49

Susie's had the best meal we had, DD raved about the veggie lasagna at Mamacita's.

Vicki in Tennessee
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: bosie (---.ulmer.com)
Date:   10-21-08 11:16

Can't beat El Batey for cheap and yummy cheeseburgers!
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank (---.static.gwi.net)
Date:   10-21-08 13:50

Always on my list when on Culebra:

Susie's (always excellent)
El Batey (lunch spot, best cheeseburgers)
Barbara Rosa's (byob, great value for great food)
Heather's (pizza and more)
The Spot (great for lunch too)
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.aep.bellsouth.net)
Date:   10-21-08 14:36

Hola! At El Batey also rice and stewed beans, grilled chicken breast and salad for under $10. Accompany with a side of tostones: $3. Drink a pina colada $2. People watching: free. Great Puertorrican experience: priceless. Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Arroz (---.direcpc.com)
Date:   10-21-08 16:20

If price is not an issue, IMHO you cannot beat Juanita Banana. You will need reservations.

Arroz
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Curtis W (24.139.172.---)
Date:   10-21-08 22:13

We are making a day trip to Culebra from Fajardo this week. Are there kiosks or restaurants open on Flamenco Beach? We are using the publicos and plan to strand ourselves on the beach until we head back to the ferry.
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Larry Moores (---.cianbro.com)
Date:   10-22-08 07:57

A few years ago there used to be a great hamburger tikki hut right there on the beach, but its been so long since I''ve been there things have probably changed.

Thanks for all the help folks...cant wait till we get there. Hurricane season is done, I hope.. :)
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-22-08 13:08

On weekends (including Friday) there are always kiosks open at Flamenco with several options. You can even get bags of ice.

On weekdays, there is usually at least one kiosk open (though it may be limited to chicken on a stick, fish on a stick, and perhaps hot dogs).

It really depends on the crowds. The more people there are on the beach and in the campground, the more food vendors there will be.

There are no restaurants at Flamenco per se. Just kiosks of varying sizes.
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   10-22-08 17:25

Mort,

I think Larry is referring to Coconuts, adjacent to the "high-rise". Do you know if that has closed?
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-23-08 10:11

Sorry, I was referring to the main Flamenco area. If there is something down at the far end of the beach, I'm not aware of it. Maybe someone else has been down there and can comment?
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   10-23-08 12:37

http://www.coconutsbeachgrill.com

This is the place I meant. I just didn't know if it had closed.
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: palmettoculebra (---.prtc.net)
Date:   10-23-08 13:38

Coconuts, at the far end of Flamenco has not been open for the last year.

Terrie
Palmetto Guesthouse, Culebra

http://www.palmettoculebra.com/
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-23-08 14:58

I've learned from vast years of Internet surfing experience that it's never a good sign when a website says in its Latest News section: "Will re-open on December 22, 2004". (smile)
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.ny5030.east.verizon.net)
Date:   10-24-08 07:15

I guess it would take years of experience to catch that one - lol

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   10-24-08 11:58

"Will re-open on December 22, 2004". (smile)

Yeah, I saw that. However I find that bars and restaurants that keep websites current are the exception rather than the rule, heh heh.
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-25-08 10:19

I know what you mean, Doug. It's amazing how many websites keep something up WAY beyond the expiration date.

But you gotta admit, this one was beyond the pale. I got a good laugh.

Terrie said that they closed only a year ago, which means that they didn't update their website for the final THREE YEARS they were in business! For a business that relies on tourists, it's an interesting approach!
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: palmettoculebra (---.prtc.net)
Date:   10-25-08 12:43

Sorry, just to clarify, I haven't see them open for the last year, but they "may" have closed (or been open) prior to that :)

Thanks,
Terrie
Palmetto Guesthouse, Culebra

http://www.palmettoculebra.com/
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-26-08 19:27

Thanks, Terrie. We're narrowing it down. This mystery will eventually be solved! If we have to, we'll mobilize the Culebra Mens Club to investigate in depth. Other than that whole thong business earlier this year, we haven't had many other important issues to deal with.
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   10-27-08 03:20

Mort: you are so generous but you just never stop giving...

el Batey does have a damn good burger, but it may take a while (or a few beers). coconuts had a decent one, but the pastillito (sp?) - empanadas really - kiosk on the beach had an excellent selection.
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank (---.static.gwi.net)
Date:   10-27-08 09:10

Typical conversation with a Culebra newbie:

Me: You really ought to check out El Batey for lunch. The beer is cold and the cheeseburgers are outstanding.

Newbie: Sounds good, I usually get hungry around 1pm.

Me: Well, build in some time. Sometimes it takes awhile.

Newbie: Really? Like how long?

Me: For me it's about a 3 beer wait, but others might find it only takes 1 or 2.
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-27-08 09:29

Ah, I see. That's how they sell more beers!

It's the old batey and switch!
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   10-27-08 10:53

"For me it's about a 3 beer wait..."
Frank, You say that like it's a bad thing...Personally, that method of time measurement is one of the things that makes Culebra worth the plane-ride!
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   10-27-08 21:54

Hola! Para todo hay que esperar, you have to wait for everything. When in Puerto Rico, you're on island time. No hurry, no worries! Enjoy island life. Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank (---.client.stsn.net)
Date:   10-27-08 23:53

Doug, you misunderstand.

My goal is to make the wait for a cheeseburger at El Batey into a 12 beer wait. :-)

Oh and you give yourself away ... Culebra is well worth the FERRY ride. :-)
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   10-28-08 01:00

y'know with so many things it's such an incredibly fine line between 3 and 7. well not to public safety I suppose.

just be sensible. and have the burger.
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-28-08 10:01

Richard, I couldn't agree more. After all, "Friends don't let friends wait TOOOOO long for a cheeseburger at El Batey."
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Re: Culebra Places to Eat
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   10-28-08 23:40

as long as one has invested the time, be patient and have the darn burger.

Driving, one will most likely never get out of 2nd gear or above 5 MPH anyway and Disney will let sugar deranged children do that.
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