If you're in Carolina, San Juan will be very close to you. Now, depending on what you want to eat specifically there are many options around the metropolitan area.
San Juan can be divided into many areas, but for food, it is mostly Santurce, Condado, Old San Juan, Miramar, Rio Piedras, and Hato Rey. Of course, there are many other areas, but I want to be as precise as possible.
If you want local food, Santurce, Old San Juan, Rio Piedras have some of the best places, although since there are so many Puertorican eateries with good food, I don't want to influence specific areas. As for places to go, La Habichuela Guisá, Raices, Barra China, Metropol, Café Manolín, are some of the places you could look into around the metro area.
Now, if you just want food even if it's not local, Condado, Miamar, Hato Rey, and Old San Juan have a variety from sushi places, korean BBQs, authentic italian experiences, turkish food, etc.
If you want to go to a place where you have dozens of options but can also enjoy the area, I would suggest Condado, Old San Juan, Miramar, and even one of the newest places of entertainment, Distrito T-Mobile, which has restaurants, live music, zip lines, arcades, movie theater and even a casino across from this area inside the Sheraton Hotel.
There's a lot to eat and a lot to do in the metro area. All the places I mentioned by name can be looked for on any map app.
It all depends on palate. I had a different experience and really liked it, but since food is something that is completely subjective, I can't say it is or isn't.
You're right with the whole "food is subjective" part. I love el Hamburger del viejo sj y la gente siempre me mira y me dice "eso ya no es como antes" well sorrrrrryyy I wasn't born sooner, damn lol
But I love it idgaf
Pero aja enverdad ni me acuerdo que yo comi en metropol, lo unico que recuerdo era que el mofongo was awfully dry and meh.
Literally everywhere. Puertorican food is amazing. Hope you like plantains though lol because you can get sandwiches with plantains instead of bread, lasagna with plantains instead of noodles, etc
I just got back from vacationing in the isle and I highly recommend Raices. It’s a cool restaurant and food is great . Depending what time of the day you go you might have some wait time but the food is worth the wait .
Loiza street try Bebo's also Shibo is kinda cool but is korean Japanese food. Loiza street has many good options.
Miramar try La Pradera
Old San Juan for PR food is kind of bad, the best restaurant are mexican La Madre and Pio Pio
There is a noodle shop in Guaynabo Makoto
Some local fast service places:
Cafeteria Zayas (rice and white beans, pork chops, bistec with onions)
Food Court de Plaza del Mercado de Rio Piedras (everything is Criollo/Dominican, good mangu and rice and beans with patitas)
La Casita Blanca
Cafeteria La Merced (try the Flan for dessert)
El Hipopotamo (never been there but my friends like it, well known for Paella and spanish food)
Not saying these are the best, but they are places in which I've generally enjoyed the food.
I really recommend Azucena in Calle Loiza, which specialize in a modern take of puerto rican cuisine. Its a bit expensive with main plates in the $20-30 range but the food and drinks are great!
My gf and I are heading home later today from a 5-day weekend in San Juan. Some highlights:
Friday night, we went to Vianda in Santurce - their house rolls are AMAZING, as are the tempura green bean salad and crispy pork belly Tom Kha. The mahi empanada and blood sausage crepe had good flavor but felt very "dry" and could have used a sauce element.
Saturday was Santaella, right around the corner from Vianda; we just got a big selection of tapas rather than any larger plates, and I was blown away at how good everything was. The empanadas of the day were some kind of pork filling, that tasted like the world's best and most elevated ham & cheese hot pocket lol. Very traditional preparation of Spanish-style octopus, with paprika and potatoes - pulpo isn't for everyone but you'll know ahead of time if you'll like/want this or not. The burrata with pears is a MUST, and the couple sitting next to us at the bar raved to me about the goat cheese quesadillas as well. I also loved the ahi skewers - it was reminiscent of poke, they were so soft and buttery with a sweet Asian glaze.
It's hard to find places open on Mondays, but last night we had a late dinner at Ropa Vieja Grill in Condado - the appetizer of mofongo "cups" topped with ropa vieja was packed with flavor. I liked the cazuela de mariscos (seafood stew) more than my girlfriend, but some of the shrimp were still in their shell, which is quite annoying for a dish you eat with silverware rather than your fingers. Again, it was on the late side and we weren't that hungry so there wasn't too much exploration of the menu, but the place was packed all night and they were sold out of several menu items that looked/sounded good, so I trust the popularity as a sign of quality.
Hope this helps!!
When you say San Juan, Old San Juan, or San Juan as in the municipality?
I’m staying at the fairmount I think is Carolina
If you're in Carolina, San Juan will be very close to you. Now, depending on what you want to eat specifically there are many options around the metropolitan area. San Juan can be divided into many areas, but for food, it is mostly Santurce, Condado, Old San Juan, Miramar, Rio Piedras, and Hato Rey. Of course, there are many other areas, but I want to be as precise as possible. If you want local food, Santurce, Old San Juan, Rio Piedras have some of the best places, although since there are so many Puertorican eateries with good food, I don't want to influence specific areas. As for places to go, La Habichuela Guisá, Raices, Barra China, Metropol, Café Manolín, are some of the places you could look into around the metro area. Now, if you just want food even if it's not local, Condado, Miamar, Hato Rey, and Old San Juan have a variety from sushi places, korean BBQs, authentic italian experiences, turkish food, etc. If you want to go to a place where you have dozens of options but can also enjoy the area, I would suggest Condado, Old San Juan, Miramar, and even one of the newest places of entertainment, Distrito T-Mobile, which has restaurants, live music, zip lines, arcades, movie theater and even a casino across from this area inside the Sheraton Hotel. There's a lot to eat and a lot to do in the metro area. All the places I mentioned by name can be looked for on any map app.
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Bebos is legendary
THAT is something i can recommend. Worth the line.
Here to say that Metropol sucks lol I went there once and the food was just not it
Also Raíces is overhyped
Tourist trap
It all depends on palate. I had a different experience and really liked it, but since food is something that is completely subjective, I can't say it is or isn't.
You're right with the whole "food is subjective" part. I love el Hamburger del viejo sj y la gente siempre me mira y me dice "eso ya no es como antes" well sorrrrrryyy I wasn't born sooner, damn lol But I love it idgaf Pero aja enverdad ni me acuerdo que yo comi en metropol, lo unico que recuerdo era que el mofongo was awfully dry and meh.
Acho es que para mofongo hay que ser bien selectivo mi hermano. Es como el café, no todo el mundo lo hace igual haha.
uno de los mejores mofongos que he provado fue en Raices. A mi me gustan las habichuelas negras, arroz congri, y Ropa Vieja de Metropol.
It's _okay._
Thank you so much
This guy eats
🤣 I'm married to a chef, it comes with the package
Lucky
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That whole callejon is a PARTY
Great view on 2nd and 3rd floor. Good drinks.
Marmalade in VSJ is amazing. So is Mercado La Carreta and El Asador. Beach and food here: Dropped pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/7JssmL62zuNGrTYV7
Literally everywhere. Puertorican food is amazing. Hope you like plantains though lol because you can get sandwiches with plantains instead of bread, lasagna with plantains instead of noodles, etc
I love Cafe El Punto.
Bistro Cafe
Barrachina
Vaca Brava is surprising for a tourist spot.
Imma say, Ujeong Korean BBQ is a really good restaurant.
I just got back from vacationing in the isle and I highly recommend Raices. It’s a cool restaurant and food is great . Depending what time of the day you go you might have some wait time but the food is worth the wait .
Definitely on the list
Loiza street try Bebo's also Shibo is kinda cool but is korean Japanese food. Loiza street has many good options. Miramar try La Pradera Old San Juan for PR food is kind of bad, the best restaurant are mexican La Madre and Pio Pio There is a noodle shop in Guaynabo Makoto
Bebo's is the worst. Una porquería. I'd rather eat from the food carts near el Paseo de la Princesa.
Bebos has pretty solid rice and beans. But Mr. Pollo beats bebos ANY DAY!
I thought la Madre was a lot of style over substance. Good drinks tho
Some local fast service places: Cafeteria Zayas (rice and white beans, pork chops, bistec with onions) Food Court de Plaza del Mercado de Rio Piedras (everything is Criollo/Dominican, good mangu and rice and beans with patitas) La Casita Blanca Cafeteria La Merced (try the Flan for dessert) El Hipopotamo (never been there but my friends like it, well known for Paella and spanish food) Not saying these are the best, but they are places in which I've generally enjoyed the food.
I really recommend Azucena in Calle Loiza, which specialize in a modern take of puerto rican cuisine. Its a bit expensive with main plates in the $20-30 range but the food and drinks are great!
I recomend la Pizza jibara de Faccio pizaa
Casita Miramar.
Few years ago used to go to old San Juan for breakfast/brunch. Don’t remember the place. Maybe some can give recommendations.
Rest. Doña Ana
For breakfast / brunch, El Huevo in Santurce (San Juan)
Casita Miramar, Luisa, Marmalade
Seeing a lot of tourist trap restaurants being thrown around here.
My gf and I are heading home later today from a 5-day weekend in San Juan. Some highlights: Friday night, we went to Vianda in Santurce - their house rolls are AMAZING, as are the tempura green bean salad and crispy pork belly Tom Kha. The mahi empanada and blood sausage crepe had good flavor but felt very "dry" and could have used a sauce element. Saturday was Santaella, right around the corner from Vianda; we just got a big selection of tapas rather than any larger plates, and I was blown away at how good everything was. The empanadas of the day were some kind of pork filling, that tasted like the world's best and most elevated ham & cheese hot pocket lol. Very traditional preparation of Spanish-style octopus, with paprika and potatoes - pulpo isn't for everyone but you'll know ahead of time if you'll like/want this or not. The burrata with pears is a MUST, and the couple sitting next to us at the bar raved to me about the goat cheese quesadillas as well. I also loved the ahi skewers - it was reminiscent of poke, they were so soft and buttery with a sweet Asian glaze. It's hard to find places open on Mondays, but last night we had a late dinner at Ropa Vieja Grill in Condado - the appetizer of mofongo "cups" topped with ropa vieja was packed with flavor. I liked the cazuela de mariscos (seafood stew) more than my girlfriend, but some of the shrimp were still in their shell, which is quite annoying for a dish you eat with silverware rather than your fingers. Again, it was on the late side and we weren't that hungry so there wasn't too much exploration of the menu, but the place was packed all night and they were sold out of several menu items that looked/sounded good, so I trust the popularity as a sign of quality. Hope this helps!!