Definitely one of the nicer and trendier places I have been on since I had to come back to Puerto…read moreRico. Has a nice clean feel to it. Very well designed. Think of it as the criollo version of your açaí bowl type place. You see what you want and it gets prepared to your liking. Customizations are welcome! And it's fast. I think if this place was in a bigger plaza, it would be packed, but service is great and quick. I had the pulled pork stuffed avocado bowl. Excellent flavor. This one used arroz mamposteado instead of white rice and it fits it perfectly. The spicy mayo is a nice new touch to it, and the arañitas are crumbled and gives it an excellent crunchy texture. In short - fast, nice, great tasting clean food with all the criollo roots present. I'm here right now eating but this placed deserved the instant review.

Meat avocado bowl with the sauce is a great combination. It's good ! Service is good and fastread more

Absolutely loved the salad here! They allow you to choose a lettuce mix then add in whatever you…read moredesire from their extensive selection of salad mix-ins as you move down their salad assembly line. I went with the spring greens mix ($4.30) then added in an avocado ($1.40), tomatoes, black olive, mushrooms, cucumbers, mushrooms and goat cheese. All the non-avocado mix-ins I chose were under $1 with the exception of the cucumber which was $1.25. You move along in a line similar to Sweetgreen, selecting your mix-ins as you go. At the end of the line, they mix up the salad very nicely and add your preferred dressing. My substantial salad rang up at $13.38 with tax. In my experience traveling in PR, not a lot of places offer large meal sized salads like places like Sweetgreen do on the mainland. The whole experience was a little slow since they were slammed with a lunch crowd when we visited. The parking here can be a little difficult as so many businesses share the same lot. Bathrooms could be a little cleaner so I am subtracting a star for the parking situation and bathrooms, but the salad is definitely a 5 star experience.

Great salad combinations with superior service and a cozy ambiance!…read more Try them, you will not regret it.

Vianca made me a fan for life…read more We arrived really late after our flight and were scrambling to find somewhere to eat. St. Germain Bistro Bar happened to be right across from our Airbnb, and honestly it felt like we got lucky. Even though it was late, they seated us right away and helped us pull together two small tables so our family could sit comfortably. My kids were starving, so that alone was a huge relief. The portions for the kids' pasta and chicken nuggets were a little smaller than expected, but the flavor and quality were excellent. You could tell the food was made with care. I ordered the onion soup and the fried cheese with guava dip and wow. Absolutely delicious. The guava dip especially was incredible. I also had a mojito that was perfectly made. But what really made the night unforgettable was the kindness of the staff. My son had forgotten his inhaler and was having a hard time adjusting to the humidity. He was coughing a lot and clearly uncomfortable. Vianca noticed right away and went out of her way to help. She brought over honey and encouraged him to take a little shot with ginger and honey, then brought hot tea as well. She even suggested things like putting socks on him and using Vicks when we got back. When I mentioned that my kids are half Puerto Rican and their abuela already swears by those remedies, she just lit up and said, "Well you're home then, you already know what to do." That moment really stuck with me. The warmth, the care for kids, the genuine hospitality. It's exactly the kind of Puerto Rican kindness people talk about. The kitchen is small, so service can be a little slower, but it's absolutely worth the wait. The food is great, the drinks are great, and the people make the place special. If you're nearby, definitely stop in. Places like this are why people fall in love with Puerto Rico.

Does NOT honor reservations. We reserved a table, and then watched another group of young men step…read moreinto the store and sit down at the table we had been promised. The hostess refused to kick them out. I overheard the group behind us who had made a reservation also be denied. After finally being seated, it took over an hour to get our food. The poulet was very good, but the bread we ordered was smeared with a red sauce where it been cut with an obviously dirty knife. At the end of the night, they gave us a free piece of cake on the house, which is the only reason why this review isn't one star. Also, our waitress was really nice and friendly, which raised the mood of the evening considerably. Other than that, though, I'm afraid I can't recommend this restaurant.

We really liked this place! It's like Chipotle but with avocado as the base. It's definitely…read moreexpensive but you get to add a lot of fun sides. We got the medium size with ground beef, rice, and plantains. Great easy location and fast service. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

Great bowls! I got the Fish Ceviche and it was delicious (no rice by default). Family had Spicy…read moreSalmon and Mango Tuna and raved about them. The person making our bowls was great. The person checking us out, not so much. We were a family of 4 and he tried to make people check out before everything was ordered and put together (tip: help out making bowls instead of just standing there and the line will go faster). Ambiance is fine for a grab and go place. Sufficient tables and turnover. We did not have to wait. Good eats!

Had lunch here today. We tried their tacos, burrito, and a bowl and they were all excellent. Very…read morefriendly service in both Spanish and English. Would totally visit again if we lived in the area!

Si quieres comer rico y saludable este es el lugar. Ensaladas Deliciosas! Puedes encontrar…read morevariedad. Desde bowls, burritos, ensalada etc If you are looking for delicious and healthy food this is the place. You are going to find a lot of options. Salads, Burrito and bowls. Love it

Went with some friends more than a week ago. I was skeptical since I don't eat Asian food, but I…read morelove that they have a good meat selection. I had the churrasco with tostones and they were amazing!! I also tried the fries from a friend and they were good. For an appetizer, I recommend the eggrolls, truly delicious. I was sad it was only two (parted at the middle, making them four pieces). The only thing is that the waiter was overly nice with three of the people in the table, including me, but kinda ignored my other friend who was there. Another friend wanted to add something to her sushi but they said the kitchen wasn't allowing substitutions/changes anymore.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!…read more This place is trendy and nice. Very clean and nice inside. We had the calamari, pork belly and those were excellent. We tried the salmon sashimi and it was not good. Old and chewy. Everything else was excellent. Great old fashion drinks. Staff and service is top notch.

We ended up dining at Refran for dinner our first night in San Juan and it did not disappoint. Our…read moreserver was so sweet and attentive. We ordered the bacalaitos (codfish fritters) as an appetizer and the mofongo with shrimp (and another with pernil). The bacalaitos were perfectly fried, not greasy. The mofongo was the best mofongo I had in San Juan! It was full of flavor and the shrimp was the perfect compliment. My son housed their rice and beans. My husband ordered the tres leches cake. It was probably the best tres leches I've ever had. We'll definitely return next time we're in San Juan.

A very small restaurant with absolutely authentic Puerto Rican food with about 10 tables or so,…read moreabsolutely do not miss this place! So what do you get by coming here? You get the real deal, real Puerto Rican dishes, with the greatest flavors and fair prices. Unless you prefer playing overpriced, find dining restaurants with average Puerto Rican food, which there are plenty of in the area. I'm not able to emphasize how small this restaurant is, it's located right along the main walking strip in Coronado Beach. Maybe 10 tables or so. No reservations walk up wait in line if you have to eat and leave. Not only will you eat the best tasting food during your trip, but probably also pay the least amount of money. We went here twice! Their rice and beans recipe is probably what it's all about! We got grilled shrimp and skirt steak over rice and beans and honestly, I could've had it all week long! This little gem local place is not to be missed! Highly recommended!

A local uber driver suggested Madeleine's for breakfast, after checking in, we headed straight…read moreover. The weather was absolutely beautiful in PR so we welcomed the cute bistro table outside. Coffee was spectacular and the plates even better. The madame was an adventurous dish but I am so happy I gave it a shot. Def blew my expectations. The bread and bechamel were delicious. The omlette had some amazing pesto included and a few slices of very nice toast. We walked away stuffed and extremely satisfied.

Delicious pasta. Both the carbonara and the pesto. Great service. Nice to sit outdoors too.read more

When it comes to Puerto Rican food, I truly only know Grandma's cooking. Our close friends mom,…read morewhom we refer to as Grandma cooked some of the best Pernil,arroz con gondules, tostones, and so on. So on our first night in the PR, we definitely wanted some authentic Puerto Rican food and with no recommendations, I resulted to what I know and did some Yelp searching. Not far from us was Toston Jibareño. As soon as we entered, I knew we were in the right place. The place has a decent amount of people inside so I knew it had to be ok. The menu has items I wasn't familiar with, but I went with what I thought I knew. Let me just say everything we ordered was spot on authentic to what I know. The pork chops was out of this world. The mofongo's and tostones brought back memories, the skirt steak was so tender and they did not have arroz con gondules, but instead arroz con habichuelas which are beans and I can't eat beans. It was a great first night. As much as I would love to come back,I have to try different places and different things, but if you are a local and haven't been here or a tourist and want good PR food, this is a great first stop.

We were recommended to come here by an employee at the rum distillery we were at before this (Ron…read moredel Barrilito), and it may have been the alcohol speaking, but it was delicious. My friends and I shared the skirt steak with mofongo, and the mofongo was the best we had our entire trip. We got to try to chicharron too, and it was crispy and flavorful. The steak was tender and juicy. I can't remember much else from the meal, but I would definitely come back, even just for the mofongo alone!