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    El Asador

    3.4 (314 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    Oanh K L.

    Beautiful restaurant with a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Minimal decoration, definitely different with other colorful local restaurants. We decided to stop for dinner and also stay out from the non stop rain. Food is okay, I ordered shrimp mofongo and the mofongo texture is definitely different with other mofongo I tried, I like both versions. My husband ordered skirt steak (medium well cooked) and didnt like it. It was so chewy for him. My son and I shared pumpkin soup, that was delicious. Waiter/ waitress are attentive and often checked on you. Still a good spot but I cant speak for the authenticity of the food, wish we could try more locals but it rained the whole time we were there, plus one evening part of town was out of power; made it a bit tricky to go places with stroller and 3yo.

    Mahi
    Sadie K.

    What a neat spot! We stopped in for dinner while wandering through old San Juan. They were just starting to get busy and we snagged one of the last tables! I loved the atmosphere and the vibe of the old building. What a cozy and warm place to get dinner and a drink! I got the mahi. It was good. I wasn't a huge fan of the mango sauce, would have preferred a mango salsa. But the fish itself was cooked perfectly and was fresh. Would 100% go back.

    Salmon and rice and beans.
    Kathy O.

    The restaurant has open air setting, it was playing jazz music when my husband and I walked by. So we decided to stay and give it a try. The food were good, the price were not justified though. I ordered a seafood risotto. Small portions for the price. But it was delicious. Great service.

    Here is the 1st page of the menu!!
    Rolland C.

    This was one of the best meals we ate in Old San Juan. The servers were very kind and helped us decide what to eat. best Coquita ever!!!

    Detroit M.

    Cool place. Really good dinner. Had the catch of the day (whole red snapper) that was perfectly spiced and pan fried. Wanted to sit in "private" rooms along street but hostess would not sit us there (and they were empty the whole time).

    New York strip with fries
    Abby T.

    This place was so great! First, they were able to accommodate a group of 12 of us which was amazing. Also, the ambiance is top notch. The lighting is really dim and the music is great. If you're looking for a laid back nicer dinner, this is a great spot. I got the New York strip steak, and it was cooked perfectly. I got fries with it, and they were very crispy. Service here was great too!

    Skye F.

    I had the most excellent Risotto Langosta and Sangria! My husband had Mafungo and absolutely loved it. Great service and ambiance in Old San Juan. Highly recommend!

    Jim N.

    Great meal, great foot, great service. We sampled the house ceviche, lentil soup, the mofongo with shredded beef. All were simply delicious! Would definitely go back next time in PR!

    Skirt Steak with salad

    Best skirt steak I've ever had! Staff were super pleasant too! Atmosphere was very open and welcoming Will dine here again

    William N.

    I never expected to find the best rizzoto Ive ever tasted in a PR restaurant!! Josephine and her staff provided great hospitality along with sangria and after dinner shots of Coquito were amazing! Can't wait to come back

    Overcooked and chewy. A complete waste of money.
    Kim F.

    I wouldn't recommend this place but all is not lost. They do have a good ceviche. Seafood is just overcooked! The croupier fish is good flavor. Definitely low quality overpriced food. Get the ceviche and go. Don't waste your money here! I had that calamari and it was a chewy mess!

    Passionfruit cocktail
    Nay W.

    Couple of steps from my hotel. I went in for the brunch specials but I was too late by the time i decided i wanted it & had circled back. Jazz playing. The wait time for my pollo mofongo was significant. Glad i ordered the soup of the day (lentil), because i was starving when i walked in. I ate all the soup & had time to read & drink my cocktail. It was good. Aside from the few fibrous first bites, i enjoyed half of it. The cocktail filled in after the soup.

    Coconut mojitos

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    Great food and atmosphere. Enjoyed the steak dish and ceviche app. Really good. Would definitely go back

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    We had a group of 6 and were seated earlier than our reservation time which was nice. Dimly lit area, service was good, food was ok.

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    Centrally located, tasteful food and amazing service. Special shout-out to Carlos and Elizabeth for making us feel at home.

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    Amazing mojitos, smooth jazz playing, and the woman at the bar was one of the kindest, most attentive people I've ever met.

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