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My wife and I had breakfast at Chocobar Cortés in Old San Juan, and it was outstanding! We ordered the Huge Breakfast and shared it. Everything was delicious. The scrambled eggs were incredibly smooth and buttery, the pancakes were fluffy and tasted great with the chocolate syrup, and the chicken strips were perfectly crispy. The Mallorca bread was a nice Puerto Rican touch and paired well with the meal. The sweet hot chocolate was rich and comforting without being overly sweet. You can tell chocolate is their specialty. The atmosphere was excellent--cool and comfortable inside, with reggae music playing in the background. As a Bob Marley fan, I especially enjoyed hearing songs from Bob, Stephen, and Ziggy Marley while we ate. The staff was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service from start to finish. If you're visiting San Juan and looking for a great breakfast spot, I highly recommend Chocobar Cortés. We will definitely return on our next trip to Puerto Rico!
This place is so cute! I highly recommend. I love the decor and I was shocked to see they had a full menu. My friend is vegan and they had a fried plantain sandwich with veggies and a cornmeal bun. It was yummy and the eggplant inside was so good! Service was a little slow as it took a bit to make her sandwich. They also had a fulll bar in there and offered really cute rum tasting flights. Overall, I would highly recommend!
We stopped in this delicious pastry/ lunch spot. Although we did not eat lunch, we ordered a few sweet treats! We ordered some churros and QUESITO CORTÉS The famous Puertorrican cream cheese-filled pastry with a chocolate twist. Both of them were very delicious! The churros were freshly made, and you could see them making them in the kitchen while we waited at the counter.The quesitos were absolutely delicious. If you love chocolate and cream cheese, you have got to order these. The pastry was light and flaky, and the filling was absolutely decadent. We enjoyed the vibrant ambience of this restaurant. Please see photos below. my only reason behind not giving this restaurant five stars was the service. After the Manager saw us getting up to leave because no one was coming back to take our order. He came and insured we got what we needed.
When we went here twice on the same day (first was 8 am and second time was after lunch) to try to get in but they were not accepting customers because of repairs. Third time is a charm. Got seated immediately when we walked in on a different morning. Glad we tried and it was worth it. The atmosphere was casual and the place was clean, nicely lit and cozy. Tried the puertorriqueño which was their hot chocolate. I liked it! Mocha (coffee) was also very good. Huge breakfast with choco pancake was great. I thought I was super hungry so I added crispy chicken. Though the crispy chicken did not have any flavor, they served it with a chocolatey version of what I thought was ketchup. Breakfast wrap was good. Our server Wilmary was very friendly and charming. She anticipated our needs and really took good care of us. I love this place. Good chocolate-infused dishes, service and ambiance. Definitely a must try when in San Juan.
Chocobar Cortés in Old San Juan completely surprised me. I went in skeptical because it looked like it might be a tourist trap--but honestly, it's more like a chocolate lover's trap in the best possible way. Some of the best hot chocolate I have ever had... and I'm literally craving it while writing this. We ended up going twice during our trip--once after feeding pigeons and again on our last day before flying home because we were all thinking about it the whole time. There was a line out the door both times, but we didn't wait more than 5 mins either time. The tables and seating are definitely packed in so be prepared to get cozy with your neighbors. The first visit, we tried a few things: the classic American hot chocolate for the kids (with marshmallows and whipped cream), the Europeo for my husband (so thick, creamy, and rich I almost stole it), and the Puerto Rican hot chocolate for me. Everything came with little cheddar cheese cubes, which I was very skeptical about at first--but after trying it, I completely understood the genius. The sweet and salty combo just works. We also had churros (which I thought had a slightly odd aftertaste the first time), and the guava and cheese empanadillas--which were absolutely incredible the first time around. We couldn't stay away, so we came back again before leaving. This time I had the Vienna hot chocolate and I downed it in under five minutes--it was THAT good. I immediately wanted a second one. We tried churros again (better this time), though the empanadillas were a bit of a letdown on round two. We also tried the kids' French toast, which our daughter didn't end up loving. I had the egg burrito, which was solid and filling, and my husband got the grilled cheese--which I honestly wish I had ordered. It had this slightly smoky, almost s'mores-like flavor from the toasted bread, and it was absolutely delicious. Service was good overall, and even though it's always busy, they keep things moving efficiently. Overall, this place is pure chocolate heaven. Not a tourist trap at all--just a must-visit in Old San Juan.
When my friends and I first arrived, we noticed a line. There was a decent wait, but we got seated within 15-30min. My friend and I decided to share a HUGE BREAKFAST. This dish features eggs, ham, small pancakes & fruits. I liked that they had extra chocolate that you can spread onto these pancakes since it is a chocolate place after all. It was a nice balanced meal. We also decided to share the more unique CHOCOLATE GRILLED CHEESE. I was curious to what it tasted like but it was tasted exactly what it sounded like. It was melted chocolate combined inside a grilled cheese. It was surprisingly not too sweet. The chocolate was nice and warm. Overall, it was a decent breakfast. The chocolate was surprisingly not too sweet. The food was good. Price was decent.
Amazing! We were seated quickly. The waitress helped us choose options so we could all share and try different things. We had a couple versions of the chocolate grilled cheese and the Mallorca with ham. Also tried the hot chocolate with cheese. Everything was delicious! These don't sound like combos that would work, yet somehow they do. I even enjoyed the chocolate Ketchup. There are options without chocolate as well but I feel like you're missing the point if you go that route. They have a cute diner atmosphere and we left with additional chocolate purchases. The lotion felt fantastic but unfortunately was too large for TSA so we had to opt out on that one.
The line was crazy long for a table (it is also Easter Sunday), but we were able to walk up to the takeout line. Bc it was Easter, they had peep decorated chocolate, which was like flavored. We got the chocolate grilled cheese, which was such an interesting and yummy combo (I could only have one square as it was very decadent). We also got a strawberry and coconut cold hot chocolate, which was delicious. They were passing around samples of their hot chocolate, which was also yummy. We also got some dog treats for our furry ones.
Food gets a 4-5, while service, which was fairly nonexistent, gets a 1-2. We both had the grilled cheese with chocolate sandwich, which was very decadent. I took the advice of someone else on here and added the bacon. Dipping the sandwich in the chocolate chip latte made it even more interesting. My wife added fries, while I tried the mini beef empanadas, which were also quite good. Service was never around. We finished our drinks and wanted more, but we had a hard time ordering them. When we finally did, it took forever to get them. My wife got a soft drink with no ice, which eventually then came with ice, and she waited forever to get it fixed. Same with my second latte. Maybe not having service and taking forever to get your food, get your bill, pay your bill, etc., is a normal thing in PR, but it's not a thing we like.
I love finding a local gem such as this, where the regulars and the founder and her staff shared a warm affection and happiness that showed what a special place this holds in the neighborhood. Started with the single origin coffee and chocolate - a dessert for breakfast . I had the tres huevos con platanos y longaniza (sausage with pickled onions); the sausage was spicy but not ridiculously so, the mashed plantains were rich and full of butter and flavor, and the eggs were perfectly cooked. We wanted a large breakfast as we would not have a chance to have lunch between a hacienda visit and night kayaking...this fit the bill. My wife had the avocado toast with salmon. We expected smoked salmon as is usual but this was a salmon filet - different but delicious. We brought some ground coffee to our rental apartment along with some coconut infused rum and chocolates for later . What a happy and delicious start to our fun day!
Oh my goodness! We were trying so hard not to go to touristy spots and hope this doesn't fall into that category because we went at least 3 times during our time in PR. After an early flight and checking into our hotel, this was our first stop in Viejo San Juan for lunch. Based off of a friend's recommendation who is from the island, she recommended not to mess the Choco teeny so that was the first order placed. Think cold chocolate, milk spiked! I enjoyed the chocolate rim which seemed to be kind of a hot chocolate mix around the rim. I live for a sweet and savory, experience so this menu was right up my alley after ordering our Chaco team, we also requested the chocolate grilled cheese and the "Chulekan"the massive 32oz. tomahawk pork chop known as "Kan Kan" throughout the island. The chocolate girl cheese was to die for, it had everything that I love, gooey cheese, definitely had some cheese pulled, and the perfect balance of semi sweet chocolate melted within. I was in heaven! Pork chop came with two sides and we were happy to enjoy some delicious Rice and beans. The portion was huge and perfect for two of us to share - with leftovers to spare! We visited the Chocobar in Condado for breakfast on another day -- but came back to the Viejo San Juan location once again a few days later. Will you judge us if we basically got the same thing again? Ha! Grilled cheese, Chulekan (this time with Mofongo), plus a cappuccino and Espresso Chocotinis. In our opinion, these were MUCH better than the Chocotini but we love espresso and coffee, so this was a win. DON'T MISS the chocolate hot sauce! We dipped the grilled cheese and Kan Kan in it - pure heaven. I absolutely love the aesthetics of the Cortés brand and the history displayed on the walls of each location. What a treat to see historical documents, letters, plus vintage chocolate molds lining the walls of the restaurant - so cool! I was sad to hear that their location in New York is no longer, and the DR location is for manufacturing but Cortés has won us over. Oh goodness, you truly can't go wrong here! And it's very likely that we'll keep coming back over and over again.
19 days ago
Nos encantó el Chocolatte estuvo buenísimo y la Mallorca ni se diga!!!! Experiencia de show! read more
21 days ago
9 days ago
Friendly service Good drink Yummy desert !! Chocolate is definitely to die for. A lot of foodies come here read more
11 days ago
My wife and I had breakfast at Chocobar Cortés in Old San Juan, and it was outstanding! We ordered the Huge Breakfast and shared it. Everything was delicious. The scrambled eggs were incredibly smooth and buttery, the pancakes were fluffy and tasted great with the chocolate syrup, and the chicken strips were perfectly crispy. The Mallorca bread was a nice Puerto Rican touch and paired well with the meal. The sweet hot chocolate was rich and comforting without being overly sweet. You can tell chocolate is their specialty. The atmosphere was excellent--cool and comfortable inside, with reggae music playing in the background. As a Bob Marley fan, I especially enjoyed hearing songs from Bob, Stephen, and Ziggy Marley while we ate. The staff was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service from start to finish. If you're visiting San Juan and looking for a great breakfast spot, I highly recommend Chocobar Cortés. We will definitely return on our next trip to Puerto Rico! read more
13 days ago
This place is so cute! I highly recommend. I love the decor and I was shocked to see they had a full menu. My friend is vegan and they had a fried plantain sandwich with veggies and a cornmeal bun. It was yummy and the eggplant inside was so good! Service was a little slow as it took a bit to make her sandwich. They also had a fulll bar in there and offered really cute rum tasting flights. Overall, I would highly recommend! read more
We stopped in this delicious pastry/ lunch spot. Although we did not eat lunch, we ordered a few sweet treats! We ordered some churros and QUESITO CORTÉS The famous Puertorrican cream cheese-filled pastry with a chocolate twist. Both of them were very delicious! The churros were freshly made, and you could see them making them in the kitchen while we waited at the counter.The quesitos were absolutely delicious. If you love chocolate and cream cheese, you have got to order these. The pastry was light and flaky, and the filling was absolutely decadent. We enjoyed the vibrant ambience of this restaurant. Please see photos below. my only reason behind not giving this restaurant five stars was the service. After the Manager saw us getting up to leave because no one was coming back to take our order. He came and insured we got what we needed. read more
When we went here twice on the same day (first was 8 am and second time was after lunch) to try to get in but they were not accepting customers because of repairs. Third time is a charm. Got seated immediately when we walked in on a different morning. Glad we tried and it was worth it. The atmosphere was casual and the place was clean, nicely lit and cozy. Tried the puertorriqueño which was their hot chocolate. I liked it! Mocha (coffee) was also very good. Huge breakfast with choco pancake was great. I thought I was super hungry so I added crispy chicken. Though the crispy chicken did not have any flavor, they served it with a chocolatey version of what I thought was ketchup. Breakfast wrap was good. Our server Wilmary was very friendly and charming. She anticipated our needs and really took good care of us. I love this place. Good chocolate-infused dishes, service and ambiance. Definitely a must try when in San Juan. read more
Chocobar Cortés in Old San Juan completely surprised me. I went in skeptical because it looked like it might be a tourist trap--but honestly, it's more like a chocolate lover's trap in the best possible way. Some of the best hot chocolate I have ever had... and I'm literally craving it while writing this. We ended up going twice during our trip--once after feeding pigeons and again on our last day before flying home because we were all thinking about it the whole time. There was a line out the door both times, but we didn't wait more than 5 mins either time. The tables and seating are definitely packed in so be prepared to get cozy with your neighbors. The first visit, we tried a few things: the classic American hot chocolate for the kids (with marshmallows and whipped cream), the Europeo for my husband (so thick, creamy, and rich I almost stole it), and the Puerto Rican hot chocolate for me. Everything came with little cheddar cheese cubes, which I was very skeptical about at first--but after trying it, I completely understood the genius. The sweet and salty combo just works. We also had churros (which I thought had a slightly odd aftertaste the first time), and the guava and cheese empanadillas--which were absolutely incredible the first time around. We couldn't stay away, so we came back again before leaving. This time I had the Vienna hot chocolate and I downed it in under five minutes--it was THAT good. I immediately wanted a second one. We tried churros again (better this time), though the empanadillas were a bit of a letdown on round two. We also tried the kids' French toast, which our daughter didn't end up loving. I had the egg burrito, which was solid and filling, and my husband got the grilled cheese--which I honestly wish I had ordered. It had this slightly smoky, almost s'mores-like flavor from the toasted bread, and it was absolutely delicious. Service was good overall, and even though it's always busy, they keep things moving efficiently. Overall, this place is pure chocolate heaven. Not a tourist trap at all--just a must-visit in Old San Juan. read more
When my friends and I first arrived, we noticed a line. There was a decent wait, but we got seated within 15-30min. My friend and I decided to share a HUGE BREAKFAST. This dish features eggs, ham, small pancakes & fruits. I liked that they had extra chocolate that you can spread onto these pancakes since it is a chocolate place after all. It was a nice balanced meal. We also decided to share the more unique CHOCOLATE GRILLED CHEESE. I was curious to what it tasted like but it was tasted exactly what it sounded like. It was melted chocolate combined inside a grilled cheese. It was surprisingly not too sweet. The chocolate was nice and warm. Overall, it was a decent breakfast. The chocolate was surprisingly not too sweet. The food was good. Price was decent. read more
Amazing! We were seated quickly. The waitress helped us choose options so we could all share and try different things. We had a couple versions of the chocolate grilled cheese and the Mallorca with ham. Also tried the hot chocolate with cheese. Everything was delicious! These don't sound like combos that would work, yet somehow they do. I even enjoyed the chocolate Ketchup. There are options without chocolate as well but I feel like you're missing the point if you go that route. They have a cute diner atmosphere and we left with additional chocolate purchases. The lotion felt fantastic but unfortunately was too large for TSA so we had to opt out on that one. read more
The line was crazy long for a table (it is also Easter Sunday), but we were able to walk up to the takeout line. Bc it was Easter, they had peep decorated chocolate, which was like flavored. We got the chocolate grilled cheese, which was such an interesting and yummy combo (I could only have one square as it was very decadent). We also got a strawberry and coconut cold hot chocolate, which was delicious. They were passing around samples of their hot chocolate, which was also yummy. We also got some dog treats for our furry ones. read more
2 months ago
3 months ago
Food gets a 4-5, while service, which was fairly nonexistent, gets a 1-2. We both had the grilled cheese with chocolate sandwich, which was very decadent. I took the advice of someone else on here and added the bacon. Dipping the sandwich in the chocolate chip latte made it even more interesting. My wife added fries, while I tried the mini beef empanadas, which were also quite good. Service was never around. We finished our drinks and wanted more, but we had a hard time ordering them. When we finally did, it took forever to get them. My wife got a soft drink with no ice, which eventually then came with ice, and she waited forever to get it fixed. Same with my second latte. Maybe not having service and taking forever to get your food, get your bill, pay your bill, etc., is a normal thing in PR, but it's not a thing we like. read more
I love finding a local gem such as this, where the regulars and the founder and her staff shared a warm affection and happiness that showed what a special place this holds in the neighborhood. Started with the single origin coffee and chocolate - a dessert for breakfast . I had the tres huevos con platanos y longaniza (sausage with pickled onions); the sausage was spicy but not ridiculously so, the mashed plantains were rich and full of butter and flavor, and the eggs were perfectly cooked. We wanted a large breakfast as we would not have a chance to have lunch between a hacienda visit and night kayaking...this fit the bill. My wife had the avocado toast with salmon. We expected smoked salmon as is usual but this was a salmon filet - different but delicious. We brought some ground coffee to our rental apartment along with some coconut infused rum and chocolates for later . What a happy and delicious start to our fun day! read more
22 days ago
We stopped in for brunch and had no regrets! The open croissant was perfect for a light protein boost while my husband indulged in the chocolate French toast. The chocolate is creamy and high quality. It melts in your mouth! Would highly recommend to my friends and family. read more
7 days ago
11 months ago
Oh my goodness! We were trying so hard not to go to touristy spots and hope this doesn't fall into that category because we went at least 3 times during our time in PR. After an early flight and checking into our hotel, this was our first stop in Viejo San Juan for lunch. Based off of a friend's recommendation who is from the island, she recommended not to mess the Choco teeny so that was the first order placed. Think cold chocolate, milk spiked! I enjoyed the chocolate rim which seemed to be kind of a hot chocolate mix around the rim. I live for a sweet and savory, experience so this menu was right up my alley after ordering our Chaco team, we also requested the chocolate grilled cheese and the "Chulekan"the massive 32oz. tomahawk pork chop known as "Kan Kan" throughout the island. The chocolate girl cheese was to die for, it had everything that I love, gooey cheese, definitely had some cheese pulled, and the perfect balance of semi sweet chocolate melted within. I was in heaven! Pork chop came with two sides and we were happy to enjoy some delicious Rice and beans. The portion was huge and perfect for two of us to share - with leftovers to spare! We visited the Chocobar in Condado for breakfast on another day -- but came back to the Viejo San Juan location once again a few days later. Will you judge us if we basically got the same thing again? Ha! Grilled cheese, Chulekan (this time with Mofongo), plus a cappuccino and Espresso Chocotinis. In our opinion, these were MUCH better than the Chocotini but we love espresso and coffee, so this was a win. DON'T MISS the chocolate hot sauce! We dipped the grilled cheese and Kan Kan in it - pure heaven. I absolutely love the aesthetics of the Cortés brand and the history displayed on the walls of each location. What a treat to see historical documents, letters, plus vintage chocolate molds lining the walls of the restaurant - so cool! I was sad to hear that their location in New York is no longer, and the DR location is for manufacturing but Cortés has won us over. Oh goodness, you truly can't go wrong here! And it's very likely that we'll keep coming back over and over again. read more
2 months ago
Hot chocolate was the best I've ever had and their Budin ala mode was also unbelievable. The service was also 10/10. A must eat if visiting San Juan! read more
3 days ago
Hands down some of the best coffee I've had--and the fact that everything revolves around chocolate? Total win. The staff is super friendly and you can tell they're proud of their chocolate magic. If you need a chocolate fix with a smile (and maybe a little happy dance), this is the spot to hit! read more
4 months ago
Excellent location in old San Juan. Came in for a quick bite. The Mallorca sandwich (minus the ham) and the eggplant sandwich were both excellent. Also had the chocolate milkshake and the madeleines which were also good but could have been a bit softer. Overall loved the ambience of the place and huge space inside. read more
7 months ago
2 months ago
Great place with unique food options that all incorporate chocolate! The calamari is delicious, the chocolate grilled cheese is interesting and definitely a fun thing to try with a group so everyone can have a bite or two. The chocolate old fashioned is my favorite adult beverage and the chocolate espresso martini is generous and tasty. Great chocolates, baked items and gifts are also available for purchase. Lines can get long there especially on days when cruises are un port so plan for a wait. read more
How delicious. We came here after our walking tour for refreshments. My husband loves chocolate, and it was his birthday so this spot was perfect. To eat, we shared the beef empanadas, and tostones with guacamole. To drink, my husband had the chocolate old-fashioned; the chocolate rim really made this cocktail such a delight! I had the choco martini, which was just perfect, and not overly boozy! So, I could enjoy the chocolate and creamy flavors, not to mention that smooth texture as I sipped. I found it refreshing. We wanted to revisit on another day, but unfortunately, it was closed due to repairs or something. Needless to say, nice place, food, drinks, and service. and when we visit again, Chocobar will certainly be on our list of to-do's. :) read more
1 year ago
Stopped in for breakfast and were seated right away. The location is small but spacious enough to not feel overcrowded. I ordered the avocado toast - it was just ok. I think the bread to avocado ratio is off - needs a thinner slice of bread or far more avocado. My partner ordered the longaniza omelette and enjoyed the unique flavor. The service was very slow, especially when we were done eating as we had to flag down the server to request the check. Definitely room for improvement. read more
Nice quiet place for breakfast or any other meal. Almost all of the tables stayed full while we were here. It is locally owned and family ran. You see signs that say support local. This is one spot to put on your list of places to visit in San Juan. read more
5 months ago
I rarely put low ratings for a place. This time it is for tardy / unorganized service. I placed an order for Puerto Rican bowl and hot chocolate. I asked the waiter if pork is better or salmon with the bowl he said salmon. I thought it goes without saying that the meal should come first before a sweet (drink). Or at least with it. I was proven wrong. My meal came half an hour later. So I finished with room temperature chocolate:-). Then came the sticker shock. For this palrtry salmon I was charged 16 dollars extra making the bowl that was not even delivered within reasonable time 33 dollars! (Picture attached) . I felt like I was being fleeceed. read more
Expert tip: sit at the bar - no wait, quick and friendly service!!!! Today, we tried the grilled cheese, Mallorca Ibérica, the Chocolate Chip Latte and Passion Fruit Juice. Today, we were served by Wilmarys - and she was swift and simply FANTASTIC!!!!! She made for a quick and perfect visit. If you see her at the bar, say hello, she's the MOSTEST! My personal opinion, loved the crunch and perfect balance in chocolate, cheese and bread off the grilled cheese. Much more than the Mallorca. While the Mallorca was great, it was too much bread for me. Ok - let me talk about the passion fruit juice. If you want to have authentic tart and sweet flavor, ORDER IT!!! Oh my Goddddd! Perfection in a cup! The latte was divine and the 2 cookies were the perfect complement. My second visit and will be back in February! Enjoy our pics. We LOVED this place. read more
11 days ago
11 days ago
5 months ago
Great food. Great choices. Cool concept. Allow patrons to bring dogs and let them bark the whole meal? Yeah... not a great idea. Thought I'd seen it all. read more
The server completely messed up our order. Brought me 2 wrong drinks and one correct. One he left at the bar. He forgot my burger with chocolate ketchup completely. It just got here it took forever because they chose to make it extra well done and the fries were raw. This is not a grass fed burger. The chocolate has vanillan and artificial flavor in it. It's the same as you get in Publix in the USA. I was not impressed. I have had a delicious salad with the chocolate vinaigrette in the past it was amazing. read more
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