Meet Our Chefs

Chef Omar Meléndez presenting a lobster dish.
Meet Our Chef
Omar Meléndez
Chef Omar Meléndez leads the kitchen at Pescaito Restaurant & Bar, where Fresh Seafood, quality ingredients and the flavors of Puerto Rico come together. Alongside our cooks, Omar helps bring the Pescaito experience to your table: carefully prepared dishes, generous island flavors and the warm hospitality that makes a meal with us feel like home. From Fresh Lobster and Seafood to Stuffed Mofongos and Steaks, our kitchen team shares one goal: making every visit a meal worth remembering.
“At Pescaito, every dish is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the flavors of Puerto Rico, combining the freshest local seafood, premium ingredients, and genuine island hospitality in every bite.”
Chef Jackeline Caraballo presenting one of Pescaito Restaurant’s signature Puerto Rican appetizer platters in Las Croabas, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Cook
Jackie Caraballo
Chef Yamil García holding fresh Caribbean spiny lobsters at Pescaito Restaurant in Las Croabas, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Cook
Yamil García

THE CARE BEHIND EVERY PLATE

Good food begins with a good team.

Different hands, one shared commitment: bringing the flavors of Pescaito to your table.

01

Inspired by the sea

Fresh Lobster, Seafood and Conch are at the heart of our kitchen. We work with local fishermen who bring fresh catches to Pescaito each week.

02

Rooted in Puerto Rico

Stuffed Mofongos, island seasonings and comforting Caribbean flavors connect our dishes to the place we call home.

03

Prepared with care

Our cooks work together with attention to ingredients, preparation and presentation, while our service team makes you feel welcome at the table.

FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOUR TABLE

Come hungry. Leave feeling at home.

Meet the flavors our team prepares every day. Join us for Fresh Seafood, Puerto Rican favorites and a relaxed meal by the sea in Las Croabas, Fajardo.

YOUR NEXT VISIT

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Reservations are completed through OpenTable.

FROM OUR GUESTS

Island memories, shared.

Selected five-star guest reviews.

★★★★★

“Emanuel was very attentive and kind. Fresh fish, fresh oysters, delicious piña coladas and mojitos.”

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Diana Medina
Google Maps · English translation

★★★★★

“Flavorful dishes, and overall deliciousness, combined with outstanding service”

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Carmelo Q
Tripadvisor · August 2025

★★★★★

“Fast service excellent food and drinks and super fast wifi available”

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jeffrey
OpenTable · March 19, 2026

★★★★★

“Generous, warm and delicious food.”

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Navigator800726
Tripadvisor · English translation

★★★★★

“All the food was delicious, fresh and full of flavor.”

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Alondra
OpenTable · English translation

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