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Recommendations:
Our Season’s Top Picks:
| Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine: | Café Manolín – If you are searching for authentic Puerto Rican cafeteria-style food, this is your place. Located at Calle San Justo, Manolin has a “w”-shaped bar and a few tables serving breakfast and lunch. This is a very popular location for both locals and tourists, so expect to wait a bit before you eat. We recommend you eat at the bar to speed up the wait time. |
| Fine cuisine: | Marmalade |
| Great brunch: | St Germain |
| Great brick oven pizza: | Pirilo Pizza Rústica – This is not your typical pizzeria. The ambience is exquisite. They have a wide variety international and Puerto Rican pizza. Located in Fortaleza Street, Pirilo’s is also a popular bar with one of Old San Juan’s largest selection of beer from around the world. You can combine any pizzas you want. We recommend an appetizer, a small pizza and a nice beer. |
| Trendy Mexican cuisine: | La Madre |
| Budget friendly Puerto Rican Lunch Buffet: | Barrachina – This is the so called birthplace of the Piña Colada and a cozy location for breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner. It has a colonial atmosphere where diners can eat in their Spanish-style open patio or inside on either the first or second floor. If you are in a hurry, try their daily lunch buffet special from Monday to Friday for less than $10. Important tip: Mofongo is only served on Wednesdays. |
The restaurants listed below are organized by price range.
Budget Friendly – $ | Mid Range – $$ | Fine Dining – $$$
Budget Friendly
La Mallorca $
300 Calle San Francisco
787-724-4607
Puerto Rican – Latin Bakery
“House of the Mallorcas”
Breakfast & Lunch
Everyday until 5:30 pm
Aureola $
106 Calle San Sebastian
787-977-0100
Mexican Cuisine
Lunch & Dinner
Every day
Café Manolín $
251 Calle San Justo
787-723-9743
Latin – Puerto Rican
Breakfast & Lunch
Everyday until 4:30 pm; Closed on Sunday
Fonda del Jibarito $
280 Calle Sol
787-725-8375
Authentic Puerto Rican
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday until 9:00 pm
El Meson Sandwiches $
Calle San José, Corner of Calle San Francisco
787-721-5286
Authentic Puerto Rican Sandwich
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Everyday until 10:00 pm
Ajo del Pais$
253 Calle San Francisco
787-724-2025
Authentic Puerto Rican
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday 1:00 pm – 12:00 am
Marilyn’s Place Deli & Bar $
100 San Francisco
Appetizers, Smoothies & Bar
Everyday until 8:00 pm
St. Germain Bistro & Café $
156 Calle Sol
787-725-5830
Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch
Tue. – Sat. from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm; 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sun. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
156 Calle Cristo
787-723-1458
Caribbean
Lunch
Everyday until 7:00 pm
353 Calle San Francisco
787-725-9362
Puerto Rican – Locals Favorite
Lunch Only
Closed on Sunday
Mofongo $Kiosk in Plaza Colon
787-977-4287
Lunchtime – 6:00 pm
daily
Birra & Empanadas $150 Calle Cruz
Beer & Empanadas
Tues. – Sun. 3:00 pm – 12:00 am
Closed Monday
327 Calle Recinto Sur
787-725-1273
Caribbean
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Greengos Caribbean Cantina $310 Calle Fortaleza
787-705-2530
Mexican
Open daily 11:00 am – 5:00 pm; Fridays open late
Han Cream $205 Calle Tanca
787-723-6222
Authentic Chinese Take-out
Mid Range
El Campeón $$201 Calle San Justo
787-399-0444
Caribbean, Latin, Spanish cuisine
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
Barrachina $$104 Calle Fortaleza
787-725-7912
Puerto Rican & Latin Fusion “House of the Piña Colada”
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
Casa Cortes Chocobar $$210 Calle San Francisco
787-722-0499
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tues. – Sat. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
La Bodega $$409 Calle San Francisco
787-508-8579
Lunch & Dinner
Open Wed – Sun
201 Calle Fortaleza
787-721-3322
Pizzeria & Beer
Lunch & Dinner
Mon. – Wed. & Sun. until 12:00 am; Thu. – Sat. until 2:00 am
102 Calle San Sebastian
787-725-7912
Burgers & International Cuisine
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
357 Calle San Francisco
787-289-9966
Grill, Steak & Seafood
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
II Bacaro Venezia Ristorante e Taverna $$152 Calle Cruz
787-729-7575
Italian Cuisine
Dinner
Everyday (call for reservations)
Sheraton Hotel
Ave. Gilberto Concepción de Garcías
787-721-5100
Puerto Rican Fusion
Breakfast & Dinner
Everyday
El Masa $$51 Calle Cristo
939-451-4922
Pizzeria
Tues – Fri, Sun 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Sat 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Closed Monday
311 Calle Fortaleza
787-725-7959
French Fine Cuisine
Dinner
Closed on Mondays
Call for reservations
317 Calle Fortaleza
787-724-3969
Creative, Eclectic Fine Cuisine
Dinner
Everyday Call for reservations
Avenida Gilberto Concepcion Pier #2
787-724-7070
Mexican
Dinner & Lunch
Everyday
351 Calle San Francisco
787-647-5392
Mexican Fusion Cuisine
Lunch (Sat & Sun only)
Dinner
Mon. – Thu. until 11:00 pm; Fri. – Sat. until 12:00 pm; Sun. until 11:00 pm
Istanbul Turkish Restaurant $$325 Recinto Sur
787-722-5057
Turkish & Mediterranean
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
407 Calle San Francisco
787-722-5205
Latin American Vegetarian
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
La Sombrilla Rosa $$154 Calle San Sebastián
787-725-5656
Local Cuisine & Bar
Lunch & Night Bar
Everyday
Colmado Moreno $$361 Calle Tetuan
787-723-8653
Caribbean
Daily 7:00 am – 4:00 am
305 Calle Recinto Sur
Seafood
Lunch & Dinner
Sun. – Thurs. 11:00 am – 9:30 pm, Fri. – Sat. 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
252 Calle San José
787-721-1512
Waffles
Breakfast & Lunch
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Deaverdura $$200 Calle Sol
787-463-1038
11:30 am – 8 pm daily
Closed Sunday
307 Calle Recinto Sur
787-722-0006
Puerto Rican food
Lunch & Dinner
8:00 am – 11:00 pm daily
El Parnaso $$251 Calle Cristo
787-723-4548
Mexican
11:00 AM – 8:00 pm daily
The Stuffed Avocado $$209 Calle San Francisco
787-303-1111
Mon. – Fri. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sat – Sun. 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
363 Calle Fortaleza
787-729-4600
Puerto Rican
Daily 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tango House $$311 Calle Recinto Sur
787-517-5570
Argentinian Churrasquería
Mon. – Tues. 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, Thurs. – Fri. 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, Sat. – Sun. 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sofia’s Steaks & Pasta $$364 Fortaleza
787-727-6161
Tues. – Thurs. 11:30 am – 10:30 pm, Fri. – Sat. 11:30 am – 11:00 pm, Sat. – Sun. 11:03 am – 10:00 pm, Monday closed
Don Tako $$364 Fortaleza
787-786-3055
Mexican
Sun., Tues. – Wed. 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Thurs. – Sat. 11:00 am – midnight, Monday closed
352 Guest House Restaurant $$352 Calle San Francisco
787-367-0636
Sun – Sat. 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Al Fredo $$359A Calle San Francisco
787-360-5901
Mon. – Fri. 6:30 am – 6:00 pm, Sat. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday closed.
Mercado La Carreta $$279 Calle Luna
787-306-9237
Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, Fri. – Sun. 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Los Domirriqueños $$
255 Calle Cruz
787-241-6153
Caribbean
10:00 am – 12:00 am daily
255 Calle Cruz
787-241-6153
Caribbean
10:00 am – 12:00 am daily
Ambrosia $$
107 Calle Cristo
787-438-3161
Puerto Rican Cuisine
10:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
107 Calle Cristo
787-438-3161
Puerto Rican Cuisine
10:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Patio del Nispero $$
100 Calle Cristo
787-723-9020
Latin American, International
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
100 Calle Cristo
787-723-9020
Latin American, International
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
Fine Dining
Carli’s Fine Bistro and Piano $$$500 Calle San Justo
787-725-4927
Piano & Fine Cuisine
Dinner & Bar
Call for reservations
154 Calle Cristo
787-722-2672
Puerto Rican Fusion & Seafood
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday til 12:00 am; Fri – Sat til 2:00 am
251 Calle Recinto Sur
787-725-8819
Spanish, Tapas, Puerto Rican
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
Vaca Brava $$$Next to Estacionamiento Doña Fela
787-723-3700
Puerto Rican & Grill
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
Mon – Fri 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Thu – Sun 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Casa Campeche $$$49 Calle Cruz
787-640-2833
art-Bistro-Cafe
Lunch & Dinner
Everyday
11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm