My boyfriend and I found this place while walking in Old San Juan. We went here so that he could buy some cigars. There is a little lounge area inside where you can drink and smoke cigars. Justin attended us and he was great! He was very helpful and knowledgeable! Highly recommend the spot. read more

My friends and I stopped in while walking around Old San Juan and wanted to purchase a cigar to smoke on out trip. The shop is very small and cozy, but it was air-conditioned (It was sweltering that day) and the rep that helped us was so friendly and knowledgable. She helped us find 2 cigars that suited our price range and other needs. She was even nice enough to cut our cigars for us! Once we got around to smoking our cigars we discovered how smooth and flavorful they were! They smoked cleanly and really held their flavor. I've smoked Cuban cigars before and Don Collins is very comparable. I really enjoyed the entire experience here, from chatting to our sales rep to smoking the cigar on the beach. A great place to stop if you are looking for a great cigar, at various prices and good customer service. read more

This is really a hidden gem. It is the best cigar store if you want genuine local Puerto Rican cigars. They even have locally made moonshine (coconut is my favorite). You can buy a shot before you buy the bottle. There is locally grown coffee for sale too. The best part was how nice the guy was who helped us. He is the owner's son. read more

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when we strolled in Don Collin's but right away, I realized I had stumbled upon a cigar lover's haven. There were two gentlemen there. One was brand new and it was his first week working there. The other was a regular and was handling the management side of things. The new guy helped recommend some cigars, based on our normal choices back home, and he gave us a quick history lesson on Don Collins cigars and other products. We chatted for about an hour or so as we smoked and they threw in some freebies with our purchase. They have different "Mix and Match" options on their products here. The service was great, prices were very reasonable and the location is convenient. read more

Great experience here! We walked in pretending to know what we were talking about, but the staff was great to explain the Don Collins cigars and what we might like. We were even offered the opportunity to try a cigar (and take it with us). The cigars are top quality and have something for everyone. You may be paying a premium for a Don Collins product, but you know you're getting something good. Thanks so much for the hospitality. read more

I did lots of research on cigar shops over my two month span in PR, and I found out that Don Collins is definitely the place to go. The reviews sounded almost too good to be true, but I figured I'd give them a try. When I went today, I had an amazing experience as there was no pressure to buy any products and the clerk didn't attempt to upsell anything; in fact, he threw in a few free cigars. Great selection. Great service. Even better prices. read more

Had a good smoke here The full bodied PR Cigar was more of a medium smoke but very smooth Gave me a shot of Puerto Rican rum to enjoy with my cigar read more

Amazing service! I strongly recommend visiting this place for not only your cigar needs

I have been visiting this cigar shop for many years. Whenever I find myself in San Juan I always drop In. I enjoy a great smoke & conversation and I love it when they give me a free shot of "Ron el Barrilito" (Great rum from Bayamon PR). So take a break from the heat and enjoy a good smoke! read more

We bought a sample pack, our 3 friends and I cut the cigars with our Palio cutter and lit them up with my Xikar lighter. We let the cigars devlop for 5 minutes and then we all looked at each other and said these were some of the worst cigars we have ever tasted. We could have done better by going to the local Walgreens in San Juan and buying DutchMasters. The reason we went in to the cigar shop was because of the Yelp reviews. "The cigars are top quality and have something for everyone."-These cigars are not top quality because they are made with short fill and have a taste horrible. They do not hold ash and have an uneven burn. "Great stuff, highly recommended to any other cigar lovers that find themselves in Old San Juan."-This is not great stuff, if you are a true cigar lover-stay away from here. "There's no comparison in town. Stay away from the touristy shops and stop here. Glad we found this place! " This place is a tourist trap, cigars are horrible. We were very disappointed, definitely a waste of money. read more

Had my first cigar here! The employees were very nice and taught me what I needed to know. Their mojitos are also amazing! They could use some more lounging areas, but it was a good casual atmosphere and a great respite from the heat. I hope to visit again soon! read more

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Michael and Paola are the sweetest. This place is warm and welcoming! They make you feel at home, give you conversation, and appreciate your business. Come in here for the best mojitos and cigars in Puerto Rico! You won't regret it :) read more

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They were splendid. Cigars were top notch and the manager even gave us shot, the manager was great.There was great music, the inside was very classy. read more

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My experience here was the best I've had in PR the salesman was knowledgeable about the product worked with our budget and gave us the opportunity to sample great local beverages. Don Collins was a great experience for my family and I & if I come back to San Juan will definitely come back read more

Off the beaten path place. Best spot in old San Juan to buy your cigars. Knowledgeable staff that takes there time to explain the different types of Puerto Rican hand rolled cigars they offer. Great value and quality. They sell local coffee too. read more

Great service, deep understanding of the products, and nice atmosphere. If you ever go to Puerto Rico make this a stop for locally made cigars, coffee, and liquor. read more

amazing! They got legit good cigars. their consistent ash and flavor surprised me. good service! they gave free shots to me and my friends and gave us some quilambos (cured with vanilla beans) to try; on the house! read more

Very helpful and informative. I will recommend to anyone who wants to take home Puerto Rican rum or cigars. read more

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Get your Puerto Rican booze and cigars here. My favorite thing about this shop is you get to smoke the cigars in the shop. Along with the convince the staff is friendly and very helpful read more

A year ago a friend visited San Juan and sent me a sampler of Don's cigars as a gift. One year later I am wandering the streets of old San Juan and stumble in to Don himself. He invites me in to his little shop and offers me an excellent cigar and a shot of very good local rum. He takes some time to find out what I might like based on my usual preferences and makes a great recommendation. I have a humidor full of Toranos and his cigars are different but certainly decent tasting and the whole experience at his shop is fun and pleasant. It was like meeting an old friend in a strange town. read more

This place is AWESOME. This is the kind of place I like to visit in Puerto Rico. Full of history and art pieces. The owner (Don Collins) is an excellent host and is full of Knowledge. THEY HAVE GREAT 100% LOCAL CIGARS FOR NOVICE AND EXPERIENCED SMOKERS. They also have excellent coffee and rum. Staff was very nice and very helpful. Must go of you find yourself in Old San Juan! 100% Recommended read more

Let me start off by saying that I am not a cigar smoker and that I know absolutely nothing about cigars. What brought me to Don Collins was a promise I had made to purchase a coworker a Puerto Rican cigar. I stayed in Old San Juan for four days, and I saw flyers for this business throughout the district during my stay. However, I did not visit the shop until my final morning in Old San Juan. I was greeted by Don Collins himself and he impressed me with his hospitality and friendliness. Through conversation with Don Collins, we discovered that he owns a home near my neighborhood in Decatur, Georgia! Since I know nothing about cigars or my co worker's preferences, Don Collins made choices for the purchases by asking a few questions about my coworker. The shop was small and clean with a wonderful aroma. Customer service was great and I noticed that two male customers there were smoking cigars and chatting with Don Collins like old friends. I can not comment on the quality of the product, but I can say that I enjoyed my visit and would return for future cigar runs! read more

Friendly staff. Great locally-grown Puerto Rican coffee and tobacco. There's no comparison in town. Stay away from the touristy shops and stop here. Glad we found this place! read more

Horrible experience. Bought a box, and was supposed to have another box for free on the current sale they were running. Asked for a Churchill box for the free box, but the attendant gave us a box of the cheaper Lonsdale instead. Didn't realize it until we left the store (boxes are unmarked) and opened the box to split the cigars with my friend. Called the Owner to see if they would make things right and they didn't. Even though it was their mistake, they refuse to exchange them. This is a tourist trap! You can get better deals elsewhere from honorable establishments. read more

Bought a cigar here on a cruise and ended up staying and having another free of charge. They also gave me a sample of a very nice rum. Really nice people who treated me really well. I plan on visiting again this February. read more

The drinks are not gratis (sorry but it seemed implied). However the Lonsdale Rum cigar is extremely smooth & mild and goes great with either the Estrella or mojito. read more

Bumped into this place by accident and so glad I did. The power was out all over the island so many stores were closed. I walked up to the front door and peered in, thinking it was closed as well. A gentleman came to the door and invited me in and engaged me in a nice friendly conversation. He asked what type of smoke I enjoy and before you know it he was getting one out and offering it me to try. Also offered up a superb tasting rum to enjoy with my stick. Both were outstanding and better yet both were on the house. I really didn't have room for any more smokes in my humidor but after enjoying the stick he offered me I felt compelled to grab a few. Great stuff, highly recommended to any other cigar lovers that find themselves in Old San Juan. read more

Definitely the BEST place to get cigars in Puerto Rico. Great selection, cozy atmosphere, and knowledgeable staff. I visit every time I'm in town. read more

My daughter wanted to bring back cigars for a friend. Not having a clue as to what we were looking for, Irma was so very helpful and educational! Thanks so much! read more

Well my cigars go it was ok not really my favorite by any means kind of was wanting a cigar for back home the staff was extremely friendly and nice the shop was nice but their signature cigar that I had was not that good read more

When I was in service I would order the Lonsdale Rum and the Quilambo cigars for myself and for my soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. They're a bit expensive but they are a very good smoke. The sales people at the store in Old San Juan are young and knowledgeable but act immature. There is no seating area for smoking and they have no bar. Good place if you know what you're looking for. read more

Great place, great conversation and great cigars. The atmosphere was very cultural and the I love the Old San Juan feel of the place. Thank you guys for the hospitality. read more

Don Collins cigars are the best I have ever had. The Coffee is fabulous, I made real friends there, oldest company in the western hemisphere (Puerto Rico Tobacco Corporation). The best experience I had in Puerto Rico by very far I walked in as a stranger and left as family. Great products, good quality and best service, they shipped 3-day priority mail. read more

I had a great experience with Don Collins himself. Very nice man. Ordered some cigars from him he made it to Arizona in a matter of days. They were the best cigars I have ever smoked. Will be ordering a lot more cigars in the future. Can't wait to get back to San Juan to visit Don again. Just kicking back and smoking one of the cigars right now. If you're going to buy any cigars in San Juan I highly recommend Don Collins AZ smoke shop. He is quite the gentleman. Signing off for now Jerry Murdock from Faribault Minnesota. Five stars5 Stars read more

We wanted to buy a couple of cigars for a friend during our stay in PR, while walking through Old San Juan we walked into Don Collins on a whim, we were greeted by a very likable chap who, "quite rightly" was very enthusiastic about all his products,, we felt no pressure to buy anything, (my wife and I know nothing about cigars) however we were quite comfortable parting company with about $60+ for a sample pack of nine cigars. Our friend was VERY happy ! read more

The employees were very informative and helpful when it came time to choose a cigar. They have a wide variety of cigars and adjust to any budget that you have. read more

Fantastic, memorable experience! My wife and I were travelling the streets of Old San Juan when we came across Don Collins. I had read some of the reviews, but WOW, what an awesome establishment! As soon as I walked in I met Don and he pleasantly introduced himself to us. He asked me what I typically enjoyed and offered me a cigar to try; it was very good. While he has a premium product, depending on how many cigars you want to buy, his prices are far below what I would expect for the quality I received. I typically enjoy Camacho, Alec Bradley, and Perdomo; Dons product tastes superior and is less expensive then the premium brands when you buy in quantity. Unfortunately my humidor is already stocked full to get me through the dry winter months of Northeast USA so I only bought a cigar sampler of five cigars for less than 8 dollars a stick (not including the awesome stick he gave me when I walked in, and larger quantities can cut that price by more than 50% of what I paid). The best part is, he picked my sampler to fit my taste: he is a brilliant businessman as he seemingly knows not to cut corners, but to provide the best product and immediately tailor to your needs; he knows if he does it well, you will be back and on his cigar list. Don and his staff are very welcoming, so if you are a novice to cigars this is a great place to stop by and ask some questions. For the occasional cigar smokers, visiting here is a must, for the regular cigar smokers, it's mandatory! It was a fantastic experience and I thank Don for his warm hospitality. (Not sure why Yelp flagged this review, it is legit, had a wonderful experience there) read more

Nice little spot to grab a cigar and some rum. Friendly, attentive staff, good prices, good place.

Great place, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Brought home two bags of coffee, very nice.

I just visited Old San Juan and was told to visit the shop. We were greeted by Don Collins who was very friendly. I told him PR coffee was one of the best coffees I ever had. That's when he said his was better and very good. Unfortunately it was the worst nothing like what was being serve in San Juan. He needs to focus on his cigar and leave the coffee alone. read more