Panadería España

This place has the potential to be a 5 out of 5, but I would rate it a 3.9. Unfortunately, its popularity has led to a decline in the quality of service. The staff seem stressed and are not in the best mood, with the exception of the car security guard, who is incredibly friendly and attentive—his demeanor nearly elevates this review to a 3.5. There is a wide variety of food options and generous portion sizes, but the soup is disappointingly small. The fried foods are often sad, cold, and not fresh, whereas the cooked dishes and salads are fresh. It's a matter of quality versus quantity—you decide. Overall, this place could certainly improve to achieve a rating of 4 or higher. However, the pastries are nice and offer a good variety as well.

Everything is made fresh to order, which makes a big difference. It’s definitely a must-visit spot for tourists! It’s always busy, but the staff are friendly and attentive. The food was good, just as expected, and they offer a little bit of everything on the menu—something for everyone. The only downside is that parking really sucks, so be prepared for that. Otherwise, great experience!

Very wide selection for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It was very busy—and I can see why! They also have a huge variety of baked goods and sweets. The roast beef and chicken sandwiches were simple yet delicious, and the bakery items were equally tasty. As a visitor to Puerto Rico, this was a wonderful experience that truly made me feel immersed in the local culture and cuisine. The staff were very friendly! I only wish I had discovered this place earlier so I could’ve visited more than once during my trip!

Why this place has so many good reviews? Cheese flan? It tasted artificial vanilla. Croqueta? It tasted fried dough! I couldn’t eat the whole sandwich, they added a lot of bad quality ham, and cheese that did not tasted cheese, bread was not crispy. The only thing I had that was good, was the coffee, that it! Other thing, staff do not want to be there, they treat you like: “what are you doing here?”. Horrible.

I first spotted Panadería España on my way to Luquillo during my first trip to Puerto Rico, but that trip went so wrong I never got the chance to try it. The second time I visited PR, I landed and immediately told my family, “We have to go!” And we did and wow. We ended up having breakfast there every single day of the trip. The food was absolutely amazing it brought me right back to my childhood. The flavors were just like the ones I grew up with in Spain. And the bakery? No words can do it justice. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would. One of the best places I’ve ever been.