Places to eat · Esperanza
El Quenepo
Candlelit dining, sea breezes, and creative cuisine on Esperanza’s Malecón. El Quenepo pairs fresh local ingredients and thoughtful cocktails
El Quenepo brings a little occasion to an evening on the Esperanza waterfront. Sea breezes drift through the dining room, candlelit tables invite you to settle in, and the Malecón supplies its own island soundtrack just outside. The atmosphere feels elegant and intimate, with enough Caribbean ease to make a beautifully prepared dinner feel right at home by the sea.
The kitchen pairs fresh local ingredients with international influences, drawing inspiration from the seafood island fishermen bring in and the chefs’ changing nightly specials. Start with a cocktail, take your time choosing dinner, and leave room for dessert. This is a lovely place to celebrate something—or simply make one evening of your trip feel especially memorable.
Details
- Type
- Restaurant
- Cuisine
- Caribbean, International, Seafood
- Serves
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Vegan Options, Vegetarian Options
- Reservations
- Takes reservations
- Price
- $$$$
- Menu
- See the menu
- Drinks
- Cocktails, Wine
- Good for
- Date night, Special occasion
- Service
- Dine in, Table service
- Setting
- Ocean view, Outdoor seating, Waterfront
- Reviews
- See reviews on Google
Hours
- Tuesday
- 5 pm to 9 pm
- Wednesday
- 5 pm to 9 pm
- Thursday
- 5 pm to 9 pm
- Friday
- 5 pm to 9 pm
- Saturday
- 5 pm to 9 pm
Open today, 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Open Apr 27, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027
- Open Oct 22, 2026 to Dec 4, 2026
- Open Dec 17, 2026 to Apr 17, 2027 Closes For Spring Break
Hours from the business's own page, checked November 3, 2026. Hours change often here, so check with them before you go.
Information last checked November 4, 2026.
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