El Asador was a great find in Old San Juan. The restaurant itself is a really impressive space with plenty of character and a great atmosphere. Service was very good throughout the meal, attentive without being overbearing. I had the grilled grouper, which was nicely prepared, fresh and flavorful. The surprise of the meal was the cream of pumpkin soup. Rich, creamy and full of pumpkin flavor without being sweet. I even asked about the ingredients and learned it is made with heavy cream and no added sugar or sweetener. Really well done. Good food, good service and one of those spaces that adds to the experience of eating in Old San Juan. Definitely a place I'd return to. When in PR. read more

El Asador - Pumpkin soup - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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The vibe is immaculate, love the slow jazz music, lighting and the entire energy of the restaurant. However, we waited quite a while to receive our food after ordering it with no checkin from our server or any explanation. As for the actual food, the fish was great, the tacos had almost no toppings other than overwhelming hot sauce, no toppings for the baked potato but it was cooked very well. Overall, middle of the road experience, could've been a lot better there's lots of room for improvement Also had to pay for bottle of water, wasn't aware of that up front. Not sure if you can ask for tap or not. read more

Super cool building. Upon speaking with the bartender I found out it used to be an old monastery. I had two mich ultras and he charged me 7.50 each. I am not convinced they were 7.50 because he put some of the money in the register and then a few bills in the envelope to the side which appeared to be his tips. Either way...who am I to argue I guess. I did not have any food while visiting. The bartender was attentive and I got my beers promptly upon arrival. read more

El Asador - Bar - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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. read more

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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. read more

El Asador - Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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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. read more

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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!!! read more

El Asador - Here is the 1st page of the menu!! - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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). read more

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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! read more

El Asador - New York strip with fries - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

The restaurant was suggested to me from my sister-in-law and it did not disappoint! Reservations are suggested but they were able to fit my partner and I in, and at a great table at that! The restaurant is housed in a beautifully refurbished Spanish style villa with original wood beams and hallways. Our waitress Tanya was so attentive and accommodating (and she was a dead ringer for Ariana DeBose). The food was absolutely delicious (the pork chops were exceptional)! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the island and passing thru Viejo San Juan. read more

If you need a cozy, classy spot to have a quiet dinner or end the night with drinks at the bar (like me and my husband did), you won't regret it. Amazing mojitos, smooth jazz playing, and the woman at the bar was one of the kindest, most attentive people I've ever met. Definitely worth a stop here if you're in old San Juan. read more

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! read more

El Asador - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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

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! read more

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

El Asador - Skirt Steak with salad - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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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 read more

El Asador - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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! read more

El Asador - Overcooked and chewy. A complete waste of money. - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Order steak and it was ok, service felt rushed. Calamari was over fried. Only two ladies taking care of bar, guests coming to restaurant and orders. They tried their best. read more

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. read more

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Wait sorry in advance I never write reviews. But Ambiance is great and the servers were very nice. Other than that everything is awful We got two margaritas both tasted like tequila sodas out in the sun for 3 hours. Two dirty gin martinis and a vodka both straight from the bottle zero olive situation going on. Food tasted like kids meals from Olive Garden unfortunately for $30 each. Got seafood risotto and no seafood. Seafood monfogo was just red sauce and four shrimp. No waters given to us. All in all def avoid it's not worth it especially for the price of everything read more

Delicious, tender calamari, really big portion for the price, the herb aoli served with it is delicious too! Jose at the bar has excellent service! He recommended really good coconut mojitos that were soo good. read more

El Asador - Coconut mojitos - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I don't recommend this place. There are better places in Old San Juan than El Asador. I am a local and believe me this is not a good place to spend your money. We ordered the ceviche and the portion was not within our expectation when compared to other places. They offer the carne vieja tacos and fish tacos and the meat portion was non existent. We received salad tacos. The drinks were average. We ordered margaritas. read more

Staff was very accommodating and generous - The wait was slightly long but everything else was great so no complaints. The stew was incredible so definitely recommend getting that Bartender was very nice read more

When we walked past, no one was inside, and that honestly should have been our cue to go somewhere else. I got the lobster risotto. It was ok. The lobster was terribly overcooked. It seemed less like a risotto and more like a rice dish covered in an Alfredo type sauce. 5 out of 6 people at our table got served and the 6th didn't get their meal until about 15 minutes later so the service was subpar. The coconut flan was the worst I had in San Juan. It was gritty, odd, and tasted of liquor. We had one person at our table with undercooked shrimp and one with overcooked shrimp. I feel like there are a lot of better options in San Juan. read more

El Asador - Lobster Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

So happy they were open late. The place we were initially going to ended up being closed for a family vacation. This place was open and were kind enough to seat us. It was around 9pm. The food and drinks were good and reasonably priced. read more

The place is as stunning, very very cool, it was pretty pricey which we knew ahead of time and we wanted a place to celebrate my friends bday. The waiter was super super nice, the food came fairly quickly. The food alright, I had ropa vieja and it was too slimy for me and a bit salty wasn't my favorite but it wasn't terrible either,I also had the lobster risotto and that was really good, I'd probably go back and try something different. read more

El Asador - Ropa vieja - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Terrible. Ordered a pasta without shrimp and they charge $30. They did not change the price without protein and ordered a perfect piece of fish that was baked instead of grilled or pan fried good way to ruin your fish don't go here. read more

This is probably the worst restaurant from our trip to San Juan. I don't really know how it has 3.5 stars. If anything should be 2 or 1. Service is friendly but very slow. Food comes out super late. If they offer the "sangria," stay away from it... it is soooo bad. They charged it as a bottle of Tempranillo wine, and it was water. (Horrible). House ceviche appetizer had no flavor. Again, horrible. The fried calamari appetizer was decent, and the tartar sauce was good. Grouper in a lemon sauce was bland. Lacked flavor and presentation was not good. The fish tacos had a ton of lettuce not s lot of fish, and the tortilla wasn't grilled or heated, so it just fell apart even without the sauce. Kids had the penne vodka sauce, and it was okay... but definitely something you can make at home.... There are lots of better choices for lunch or dinner in this case, so do a little research before showing up here. It wasn't a good dining experience. Didn't even bother to take any pictures. Wasn't worth it. read more

What an amazing culinary experience the food and service was amazing not to mention the food was espectacular. Thank You for the great hospitality. Nos vemos pronto read more

El Asador - Merro - Seafood Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Absolutely recommend! The flavors here are rich and authentic. The grilled meats are perfectly cooked, and the spices are on point. Great spot for anyone craving some quality Mexican food. read more

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Service was a little slow at first and when it started raining, we had to go inside and it was a little bit of cold, but they gave us scarves to cover up for the coldness. Food was amazing and the drinks were really good. read more

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I loved this place! I went when visiting PR. I had already ate dinner, but I came for dessert and wine. The wine was amazing and the flan I had was excellent! read more

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Risotto even more amazing than we remembered! We were so excited to get this risotto, they had no electricity and we still stayed. Absolutely delicious and worth the wait. read more

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For the first night, my friend and I dined here on a whim. At first we thought the place was a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. Then we started to go to other places. And I have to say El Asador really knocks it out of the park in comparison to the competition. The ambience is absolutely everything. I feel like I'm dining in a medieval fortress or castle- take your pick. Yet, the ambience is elegant, romantic, and rustic. By far the cleanest and most private bathrooms we experienced in Old San Juan. I've detested coconut all my life- always hated the stuff. But El Asador has accomplished the impossible. Giving me a piña colada that I not only can withstand, but I actually love it! We came back for seconds. This review is for you creamsicle-loving, coconut-hating food snobs! Try this creamy drink. read more

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The apps came out quickly, and my ceviche was yummy. BUT, it took one and a half hours for our entrees to come out (after the apps). The server was kind, but he just kept saying he would check on our food. He didn't do anything for us, when it was clear that something went awry with our order. That is crazy. I had the carne guisada, which was pretty solid. For the price point, I expect something far better though. Then, I was absolutely amazed by the audacity it takes to include gratuity on an order that took 1.5 hours to get to our table. Apparently, for any table of 2+ persons gratuity is included. I was shocked. The ambiance was decent. Jazz music played over the speakers, but my we were constantly bothered by mosquitos. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Drinks are weak. Food is poor quality. Prices make you think it is good food but it is awful! Waste of time and money. Service however is great. read more

This place is not good; I don't believe the reviews are accurate. I think the reviews on Google Maps and Open Table are spam or purchased. They use bottled water? There's no way to get tap water. My grouper was cold. It was fully cooked, but it was cold. Two in our party got sick very shortly after eating. The Mofongo - Puerto Rican specialty - was awful, and was different than any other location we've had, including my in-laws. The portions are tiny - it is poor value for money, even w bad food. The margaritas - I know, not a Puerto Rican specialty, but a well known cocktail - were very bad. We corrected that w a bottle of wine that came out at room temperature. Nothing here was good. Some items were okay. The reviews don't match reality at all. read more

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Again, I'm very please that every places we went to here in OSJ have a mandatory temperature check, then sanitizer and mask required. For dinner, I decided to try the famous Puerto Rican food called Mofongo, so I ordered the "MOFONGO DE PLÁTANO O YUCA RELLENO DE MARISCOS" it's a deep fried Plantain "Mofongo" stuffed with Seafood (basically shrimp and some fish). First time having this kind of dish, so I wasn't really sure what to expect to taste. It was just okay. (Probably the only time I'll have this dish) My sister had the RISOTTO CON MARISCOS- which is a Seafood Risotto, it's actually the same dish we had for appetizer (Risotto Tapa- Mushroom). The risotto is so good, flavorful, creamy and delicious. The dinner portion is so big we ended bringing our left over back to the hotel. We also had a sangria and passion fruit mixed drinks, and two bottles of water. Our bill ended up $85+tip, I think it is a little pricey for two people dinners but it is well worth deserved experience, the cleanliness, and friendly service. read more

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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.

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