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Eat & Drink · Restaurant

The Hitching Post Restaurant

Guzmán Abajo, Río Grande

Town photo · Río Grande Photo: The Eloquent Peasant / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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About

The Hitching Post Restaurant operates as a tapas and Spanish restaurant in the Guzmán Abajo area of Río Grande. The venue also functions as an event space and serves European cuisine. It opens Thursday through Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and remains closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The restaurant provides dine-in and takeout service along with reservations. Menu options include dinner, beer, wine, cocktails, coffee and vegetarian items. Outdoor seating is available. The space accommodates children, dogs and groups. Payment is accepted through credit cards, debit cards and NFC. Free parking is offered in a lot and on the street. Wheelchair accessible parking, restrooms and seating are provided.

Highlights

  • Tapas restaurant that also serves Spanish and European dishes
  • Open Thursday to Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Offers dine-in, takeout, reservations, beer, wine, cocktails and vegetarian options
  • Outdoor seating available and allows dogs
  • Wheelchair accessible parking, restrooms and seating with free parking lot and street options

At a glance

Category
Eat & Drink · Restaurant
Neighborhood / town
Guzmán Abajo, Río Grande
Price range
$$
Languages
English, Spanish
Listing
Not claimed by the business yet

Good to know

  • Open Sunday: Yes

Features and services

Parking
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Pets allowed
Yes
Reservations
Yes
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor seating
Yes
Payment
credit cards, debit cards

Opening hours

Checking the clock in Puerto Rico…

Mon
16:00-22:00
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
16:00-22:00
Fri
16:00-22:00
Sat
16:00-22:00
Sun
16:00-22:00

Hours as listed for this business. Call ahead on holidays.

Tips

  • Call ahead to confirm current hours since they can change.
  • Check the website for information about events and reservations.
  • Free parking is available both in the lot and on the street.

Address: Carr. 186, Bo Km. 24, El Verde, Río Grande 00745

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Location at a glance

Drive to Old San Juan
about 37 min (39 km)
Nearest beach
Luquillo, Luquillo · 12 km away
Nearest guide
El Yunque · 7.6 km
Closest eat & drink elsewhere
Rosita's Seafood (Loíza, 4.9 km)
Club Vive (Loíza, 5.0 km)
Bar El Grillo (Loíza, 7.5 km)

Reviews

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Forecast Oct 12–Oct 18

Highs86–88°F
Lows74–77°F
Rainy days7 of 7 days likely
Typical wind9 mph from E

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Questions

What are The Hitching Post Restaurant's hours?

Monday: 16:00-22:00; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 16:00-22:00; Friday: 16:00-22:00; Saturday: 16:00-22:00; Sunday: 16:00-22:00.

What languages are spoken at The Hitching Post Restaurant?

English, Spanish.

How expensive is The Hitching Post Restaurant?

The listed price range is $$ (from $ to $$$$).

What are the opening hours of The Hitching Post Restaurant?

The restaurant is open Monday and Thursday to Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Does The Hitching Post Restaurant offer vegetarian food?

Yes, the restaurant serves vegetarian food.

Is outdoor seating available at The Hitching Post Restaurant?

Yes, outdoor seating is available.

Does The Hitching Post Restaurant allow dogs?

Yes, the restaurant allows dogs.

What payment methods does The Hitching Post Restaurant accept?

The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC payments.

Things to do near The Hitching Post Restaurant

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Last checked: October 15, 2026

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