11 Best Drinking Establishments of Cabo Rojo

Join Chef Alex and his incredible, friendly staff at Hacienda Perichi. Perichi has a wide variety of beer and great rum drinks and specialty shots, and in the evenings you will often find live music or karaoke. The food is amazing—you must try the barbecue ribs with pineapple glaze. Hacienda Perichi is open Tuesday–Thursday 3p.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwuwZMxFHLk

Puerto Rico102 is a seafood-lovers dream, and on a trip down this miracle mile of restaurants you must stop at Bamboleio. Enjoy tropical drinks made with fresh coconut chopped from their trees, or just sit on the deck and sip a chilled glass of albariño. Bamboleio is a great place to watch the sun set into the Caribbean Sea. While there, try the panko-coconut crusted Caribbean shrimp, or the octopus salad. Bamboleio is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday–Sunday from noon–10 p.m.

Enjoy a cold Medalla while you listen to live music, DJ, or karaoke. Relax Bob transforms from relaxed comfortable family restaurant during the day to bustling nightclub at night. As with most places in Puerto Rico, Relax Bob has both indoor and outdoor seating. Opens at 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.

After an invigorating day at Playa Combate, stop at Lechonera El Combate for a few cold ones. Chat with the ever-friendly locals, watch them play dominoes or get a game of billiards going. The bartenders always have a warm smile for you. Try the conejo (rabbit) empanadillas or go on the weekend for the incredible lechonera, which is Puerto Rican pig roast. On Sundays they also have karaoke. Lechonera El Combate is open Thursday–Tuesday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., closed on Wednesdays.

101 in Boqueron is known for its row of kiosks featuring everything from pizza to bacalaítos to raw oysters and so much more, and your visit there is not complete without mojitos from The Copy. Fresh fruit such as blueberry, watermelon, and apple is used to make the most refreshing cocktails. You will want to try them all. Also try one of their incredible burgers or stop in on Thursday for 25¢ wings. Hours are Sunday—Monday & Wednesday—Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–2 a.m., closed Tuesdays.

Sit outside and enjoy a cosmopolitan while you take in the beauty of the Cabo Rojo Plaza. Salvatore has an incredible bartender who is always creating stunning new drinks. In fact, “Fire In the Sky” is not just a drink, it’s an event you must experience. Venture inside for a very comfortable seat at the bar, or grab a table and maybe a bite or two. The rum-glazed chicken wings are addictive and will bring you back for more. The atmosphere of Salvatore is part sports bar, part local hangout and part elegant dining, and it all blends well. Salvatore is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday–Saturday 6 p.m.–2 a.m. and Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.

When you step into The New Star Room, you step back in time. There are beautiful murals on the wall and a Wurlitzer playing lively salsa. The New Star Room has been on the plaza for over 50 years. The drinks are strong and the beer is cold, and it is a great place to grab a drink and then people-watch in the plaza. The owner is always so friendly and never forgets a face. This is a great place for some day-drinking, as they are open 9 a.m.–midnight Tuesday–Sunday, closed Monday.

Los Vaqueros del Mar is open seven days a week and is your go-to place if you need just about anything. Need a kite to fly at the beach? They have it. Need a lighter to start your grill? They’ve got that too. Los Vaqueros is also a great place to sit outside and enjoy a Finlandia and cranberry, or play some pool in their outdoor billiard area. It is just a five-minute drive from Buyé Beach, so is convenient if you need something for your beach day and is a great stop on your way home. Los Vaqueros is open Sunday–Wednesday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

During your cruise down 307, pull off at D’Black Bar and Grill for a beer that is muy frio (very cold) and maybe accompany it with a pickled egg. Snooze out in the hammock and take a load off for a while. D’Black Bar and Grill is another great place for a burger—try the one-pound “Country Burger” that is stuffed with mozzarella and cream cheese. Better yet, share it with a friend, but add a plate of their French fries loaded with ground beef or chicken and more cheese. You may need that hammock for a while after this delicious treat. D’Black Bar and Grill is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. until midnight Sunday–Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

This family-owned and run bar and restaurant is a new addition to Cabo Rojo on the corner of 308 and 103. The bar and restaurant have been beautifully remodeled by the new owners and is such a comfortable place to visit. Sit outside and watch as people come and go. You will see vintage cars, tricked out Jeeps, souped-up bicycles and even people on horseback. The food is outstanding, and the burgers are just incredible (try the nachos burger, a burger with pepperjack cheese and a side of chicken nachos). The original Kílátá is in the mountains with a peaceful view of Mayagüez and the valley below, so the Hungarian word Kilata, for scenic view, is very fitting. Hours are Monday–Wednesday 10a.m.–7 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., closed Sundays.