We had an amazing meal at La Madre! We ordered the chicken tacos, chicken broth soup, chicken and…read moreshrimp fajitas, cheese quesadilla, fresh watermelon juice, and a watermelon margarita. Every single dish was excellent, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. If you're looking for great Mexican food in Old San Juan, La Madre is definitely worth a visit.

La Madre in Viejo San Juan really hit the spot when we were all craving something other than hotel…read morefood--and specifically, good Mexican food. It absolutely delivered. The vibe was great, the food was fresh and well made, and the service was friendly overall. A fun bonus: we actually got to see the famous rock band Maná dining there, which was such a cool surprise! We ordered quite a bit--the chips and queso, chips and guac, hot sauce, tamale, rice and beans, kids cheese quesadilla, and veggie fajitas. The kids' quesadilla was a huge hit with our 5-year-old (who is a picky eater and devoured it). The veggie fajitas were decent and tasty, though for the price I would have liked a bit more on the plate in terms of sides. There was a small hiccup where cilantro was accidentally added to one of my dishes, and it did take quite a while for the corrected dish to come out, but they were very kind about it. That said, everything else was enjoyable and the overall experience was still very good. Overall, a great spot for solid Mexican food in Old San Juan with a fun atmosphere and fresh flavors.

Food: 4 Service: 5…read moreAmbience: 3 Date/Time: 12/28/2025 12:30pm Crowd: 1 other table occupied Order: Chicken Quesadilla, Tako Birirra Came back after 2 years and it's still good The noise level was much lower with very few people occupying the small space. Service was great as before and the food was very good. I like the tako birirras but the dip is a little too oily tasting to me. The quesadilla was very good. After 2 years, I still recommend trying it! The dining area is very small so try and pick a time that is less busy.

This place is a stone's throw from the Cruise ship dock. I thought it was a tourist trap but was…read morepleasantly surprised how good the food was. Service was sloooooow. Took forever and a day for the food to arrive. The place was not full. We ate outside, where it was rather noisey. Inside was dark with dive bar vibe. Bathroom of course was disgusting. The El Pastor tacos and chimichangas was the best I've ever tasted. We ate here in February 2026. Don't know what happened later with all the bad reviews.

A super fun must try while you're visiting Old San Juan. We happened across this location while…read morelooking for a great place to hang out that had a rooftop view. This establishment has multiple floors and is a little bit deceiving from the outside. While you can hang out in the bar on the first floor and have a great time playing one of the provided games, you can also head up to the second or third floors for varying scenery. On the second floor it's a very lounge vibe with some great cushion to seating and eclectic art. On the third floor is picnic style tables on the rooftop, and limited view. Our bartender was excellent, and you'll need to go back downstairs if you're not on the first floor, to order more drinks. It's a drinks only spot so come thirsty! Overall: A+ Great vibes, great service, fun drinks!

High-quality rum, well-crafted cocktails, and a casual easy vibe for a place to relax and sit down…read moreonce your feet are tired from walking about the city. We tried La colada, Claude and sherry, and dark and stormy cocktails, all of which were fantastic.

The drinks were great, service was prompt and very welcoming. I'd come back in a heartbeat! This…read moreplace has an insane selection of beers and cocktails.

A fine place to stop for lunch. The food wasn't bad, but wasn't anything special. We tried a beer…read morethat I'd rate pretty highly, but it was just something shipped in from the states. The staff was nice enough but far from attentive.

Very cute place, be prepared to sit outside but the breeze is nice from the bay. The food took a…read morewhile to come out but it was absolutely delicious. Will be trying to recreate it at home myself for a while! Raymond was amazing and so kind and offered a lot of knowledge about the area. Highly recommend!

Best bartender ever TK!!! loved the drinks and the people!! Everyone needs to come here and try it…read moreout!

The food was delicious. The staff was 100% amazing. They just made the entire experience perfect…read more My cousin and I sat at the bar and talked to the bartender and the server. It looked like they were having fun at work and they made our experience very enjoyable and entertaining. I learned that the bartender sings opera so definitely ask him about that lol! An absolute must visit next time in Puerto Rico! Decorations, lights, music - perfection.

Awesome spot; so glad we wondered in. Low key, great views, fantastic service and the food (tapas)…read moreand dranks were awesome! Must do spot for a low key and relaxing snack and drink while in the heart of San Juan.

Came here for the Pina Coladas, stayed for literally everything else! PR had me in a Sangria &…read moreMofongo Chokehold! It literally doesn't get better than that! This spot was in walking distance from our bnb in San Juan - 10/10, it was cute and lively. It kinda gave sports bar vibes but we enjoyed it! The service was amazing! Like everywhere else in PR. The food, easy- delicious! Drinks, amazing, food amazinger?! Lol we had a time here and enjoyed every second! Great place to stop for some PR staples and a fun atmosphere!

We had dinner tonight at Raices in Old San Juan because several people recommended it…read more Unfortunately, I can't recommend it based on our experience. The inside of the restaurant is absolutely adorable, and the servers are dressed in traditional-style Puerto Rican attire, which adds to the atmosphere and charm. Our server was wonderful--very friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely pleasant throughout the meal. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the experience. I ordered the red snapper, which was quite dry, and the garlic sauce lacked flavor. I also informed the server that I do not like cilantro, but my beans arrived with cilantro in them. They were graciously replaced with plantains, which I appreciated. While the service and ambiance were excellent, the food simply did not meet my expectations. Because of that, I would not return or recommend this restaurant.

Best Pina Colada ever! Great service and ambience. Cool sidewalk seating with beautiful big plants.read more

If you're in San Juan, don't miss Marilyn's Place--especially if Alex is bartending. His Piña…read moreColadas are hands down the best I've ever had: perfectly smooth, flavorful, and unforgettable. On top of that, Alex's friendly, welcoming vibe makes the whole experience even better. A must-visit spot!

I saved up all my pennies to do a one-week vacation to Puerto Rico just to see clear water with my…read morekids. It was the second-to-last day while I was there. Normally when I'm on vacation, I start to get a little homesick towards the end, but I decided to make the best of it. I wanted to try some tequila--even though I should've done a rum tour instead, but I didn't feel like being a pirate! So, I stumbled across this place, and the only thing that lured me in was the happy hour and the music. I was feeling a little down to leave the beach, so I figured the happy hour would make me happy, and that's exactly what it did. The decor made me feel as though I was right on the beach with my brown toes sinking in the sand, Ray-Bans catching a tan. The food was amazing, the staff was good, and of course, the drinks were popping. They normally say alcohol is a downer, but for me, it was the opposite! It brought me right up where I needed to be--3,000 feet in the clouds on my Frontier flight. The bathrooms were clean and, of course, the establishment was as well. I highly recommend this place. A good thing to know is that I didn't have to rush to the bathroom and my stomach didn't hurt after I ate. The food settled well, which means the food is clean and everyone is washing their hands! I hope my review helps you choose where to eat next! Branden-Lee AKA B L E E

Delicious food. Great ambience - they put the World Cup game for us. Tasty guacamole. I ordered the…read moresingle taco medium rare with only onions and fresh cilantro, and it was amazing. Super friendly and attentive staff.

Pretty chill spot. Food was good, and the parcha mojitos were bomb too! Remember PR isn't a fast…read morepace place... service is going to take a little longer but they're great servers! U just gotta be patient, enjoy the food and drinks! Def coming back. Oh and cool views

Beautiful view, excellent service, and delicious view! Honestly, what more could you ask for? My…read moreguy and I enjoyed every drink and food item we got. For drinks, we tried the Passionfruit Mule (insanely refreshing and tasty), Sangria (different than what we've seen before, but still tasty), and a Passionfruit Mojito (best drink of the 3 and I loved that they left the seeds as well). We started with the Small Sampler, which came with one meat (we chose pork), sorullos, bacalaitos, cheese balls, and empanadadillas of beef and cheese. It was a great way to try some new foods without getting too much. I especially loved the pork and sorullos. For entrees, I got the Octopus Salad with Tostones and my guy got the Skirt Steak. The steak was cooked and seasoned beyond perfection and melted in your mouth like butter. The octopus salad was my favorite octopus of the trip and reminded me of the octopus salad I used to get when I was younger. It also paired perfectly with the tostones.