Welcoming outside presence. Greeted promptly. Our first wine choice was not available, but the waiter recommended a great replacement Malbec. We ordered an appetizer (Provoleta) and split a nice risotto main dish. The Provoleta was a true cheese bomb, probably best for 4 people. The risotto was creamy and loaded with pancetta. Overall, great experience. The only down side: the chairs are too hard. read more

El Viejo Almacén - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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We dinned her on the recommendation on our hotel bar staff... they mentioned the tge food was great but service could be off.... The two entries were nice with the chicken and spinach ravioli having nice flavor and the stuffed chicken having a better all around flavor mixture with the combination of chicken, ham and cheese. We ordered both a chicken and a pork empanada and they were stuffed full and the breading was light. Overall, the food was very nice and as we continue to expereince, service was slow and lacked engagement. read more

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Came here for dinner one night and loved the place! Beautiful ambiance, great food, drinks and service! Came back later in our trip for a drink and dessert. We got the flan and it was amazing! read more

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I ordered the premium combination of meats, medium rare of course. The combination said it was for 2 people, but I shared with 2 other people (so 3 people overall) and we still had some leftover. The sides weren't too special but the meats were so good! The restaurant is very old timey and the decor is made to look like it's old. I knew they could take a while for all of the meats though so I ordered an appetizer but even that took a while. I wouldn't get the appetizer again but I would get the combination again. The service was very nice and quick. read more

We were walking around San juan while travelling and was planning to go to Anita's gelato. This place was right across and decided to check it out. I haven't had empanadas much. But probably this was the best I had. It had the perfect crust outside, not soggy at all. The lamb ravioli was really good tried it with the creamy pesto sauce, but it was not as creamy as I expected it considering they also had regular pesto, but it was still super tasty, it had a really strong lamb flavor which complemented really well with the pesto. We tried the pumpkin ravioli pasta with pink sauce that was quite creamy and really good as well the service was great. We did not have a reservation but got lucky I guess. Waited ten minutes and got a spot, they were almost full. The decor was really nice, kinda dark themed. I really liked the chandelier as well. read more

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The restaurant has an old time vibe, it really looks like an old warehouse. The food was delicious, every dish we had was tasty. We were celebrating my dad's birthday so they sang happy birthday for him and brought him a little dessert. The wine selection was alright but nothing too bad we could work around it. The service was exceptional even though we were the last to leave we never felt pressured or hurried out. read more

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There is no words to describe how incrediblely good this place is. My husband and I went out walking and found it, we were staying at the Double Tree. The service was amazing, our waitress was so so sweet and gave recommendations. For an appetizer we had the beef and pork empanadas, out of this world and the calamari. It was lightly breaded with such great flavor and a dipping sauce. For dinner, my husband ordered the Veal Ossobuco w/ sweet potato gnocchi and bolognese sauce on top. O.m.g. it was sooooo good. Per recommendation of our sweet waitress, her favorite is the Lamb Ravioli w/ a pink sauce and shit...it was unreal !!!!! I LOVE this place soooo much !!! And the cocktails, were excellent too and the inside was beautiful. So many wonderful things to say !!!! read more

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Our dinner at El Viejo Amlacen in Old San Juan was just OK. The service was hit and miss, with a major faux paux with the wine service. The food was also hit and miss, definitely not worthy of the price tag... It's a beautiful space, small but cozy, nice chandeliers and a comfy feel. Nice bar area as well. As noted, the service wasn't the best, likely from lack of experience... all very young and constant confusion about seating in the dining room. We were moved after being mis-seated in an area where a reservation came in two hours later. The staff constantly shuffled tables and chairs around, arranging and re-arranging seating in the dining room.... literally every 5 minutes or so! Sadly, we were moved to a table where the live music set up literally two feet from the table. Once the music started, we could not even have a conversation. Live music OK, but way too loud for the small space. The kitchen was equally disorganized... our sweetbreads were presented lukewarm and without much taste. We had the steak milanesa with the cream sauce and spinach... the steak was over-cooked and was modestly warmed when served. The grilled vegetables on the small weren't much better. Cookies and ice cream dessert were just OK. Simply put, the food was mediocre at best. The service issue with the wine seemed like a bit of a bait and switch with champagne... the bottle we ordered wasn't available, so the waitress suggested an alternative from the menu, only the alternative wasn't the bubbles listed on the menu... it was another sparkling rose NOT on the menu, at 2x the price of the bottled we tried to order. Not sure it was intentional, again, it may well have been inexperience of the wait staff not understanding how to discuss alternative wine options. In any event, a very disappointing meal, and left much to be desired for the price tag. Cool place, but the service and food do not warrant the price tag. Too many other good places in Old San Juan, we don't need to go back! read more

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We came here for dinner while in old San Juan. We made reservations through open table so we didn't have to wait. The food was prepared pretty fast and arrived sizzling so I loved that. I had the Dulce Catalina drink and it was alright. There was nothing special about it. I would skip it. However, the Gaelic Parmesan risotto? Absolutely loved! The place was dimly lit so it gave the perfect ambiance for dinner. read more

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We were in a large group- had reservations booked in advance for 7pm. We had to wait an additional time to be seated because they "mistakenly gave our table to other group of people". Next, it took over an hour for our main dish to get to the table (I asked for well done). Food tasted good, though (the croquetas and empanadas were delicious), and service was good as well after the seating issue was resolved; unfortunately, there was a communication issue. read more

El Viejo Almacén - Steak - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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We sat at the bar and had a couple drinks. Their drink menu is interesting with a lot of choices we have never had. The bar setting was perfect with comfortable seats at an old wooden bar top. Although busy, the staff were attentive and friendly. read more

Was told 30 minutes, but waited an hour. That's not the problem, the host forgot about us and sat multiple parties ahead of me, still not the problem. I asked the host and he told me I was next for a specific table, and someone else walked in and he gave them our table, this was the problem. The management need to hire more competent workers, do better! read more

Buen ambiente, buen servicio , hermoso bar pero la comida meh.. la sopa un poco fria. El local queda en el corazon del viejo san juan. Great ambiance read more

I came and dined solo. I was greeted, seated, and well received. I ordered and was served perfectly . I mean, I ordered a bottle of wine soooooo. After the first glass the food arrived. I won't go into detail on the food because I'm sure it's all good but it was a religious experience. Everything paired perfect. I will however, shout out my waiter Bagua . He nailed it. read more

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What a great find for a late lunch in old San Juan. Authentic Argentinian cuisine with an extensive menu that had a list of at least seven different Milanese dishes that sealed the deal for me. Pumpkin soup and empanadas for appetizers were delicious. Risotto with mushrooms,tasty cocktails and friendly service made for a great experience,muy beuno!! read more

Excelente servicio y calidad de los cortes seleccionados. Los meseros super atentos. Lo recomiendo

This was probably one of our best dining experiences while in San Juan. Notably elevated in terms of quality, ambiance, and service. The menu seems to be a blend of Argentinian, Italian, and local PR. Everything coming out of the kitchen looks incredible and portions are sizable. The local grilled sausage made a nice appetizer easily shared by three. Fresh and natural tasting served with a chimichuri. The fried calamari served with homemade aioli was some of the best I've had at a restaurant. Salmon stuffed ravioli nero with lemon and marscapone was outstanding, if not a bit rich. Pollo Milanese favaloro was also excellent and massive! Served with local tomato sauce, mozzarella, and topped with eggs over easy. All was going well until my fettuccine sepia pescadora came. This homemade squid ink pasta was to be served with an assortment of fresh local fish , mussels, shrimp and octopus. Unfortunately none of the pescadra made it onto the plate. Would have been a perfect dining experience if not for this significant oversight. Cocktails, ambience, and service staff were all excellent. Would definitely return and save room for dessert. read more

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Love the ambience nice interior design. Food is well done however there is pork in the lentil soup. And probably in the rice and beans. They need more vegan choices One of our people in our party were celebrating a birthday so they all came out to sing her happy birthday. read more

The Milanese was fabulous and the cocktails were great! We also had the gnocchi and ravioli.....so good! The ambience was beautiful as well. read more

El Viejo Almacén - The Milanese - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Went there with the wife for a light lunch. I had a Pino Grigio, the spinach fritters, and a green salad. The wife had the salmon croquettes and the beef empenada. All was excellent. Great ambiance, service, and food. read more

El Viejo Almacén - Lunch time. - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Strolling through Old Town, we were looking for a place to eat. We stumbled across this Argentinian restaurant, as it looked warm and inviting. We were quickly seated and ordered an empanada and calamari for an appetizer, and ended up splitting the short rib, and braised beef for dinner. The waiter first said the braised beef would be a 40 minute wait, but it actually came out shorter than that, and was it worth the wait!! It was tender like a pot roast,and the sauce was splendid. This is a very walkable, lively, picturesque part of town. There are many restaurants here, and if I'm back this way, I may just go back here. read more

El Viejo Almacén - Short rib, braised beef, fettuccine, and mashed potatoes - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Delicious food and wonderful service. Must try mushroom truffle risotto with shrimp, aged ribeye, manchego croquettas and grilled chorizo! Sooo yummy read more

We dined here for dinner. Order the steaks and meats. Salmon was too sweet and others had so so meal. Ambiance was beautiful and staff good!

El Viejo Almacen is a must try if you are in Puerto Rico. It was luckily down the street from our hotel, so it was super convenient. The night we were there they had a live musician playing, so the vibes were even better. We started off with chicken empanadas. These hit the spot as we were incredibly hungry. They tasted great! We then ordered the Lamb Leg, Salmon Ravioli, and Mashed Potatoes. I had never had Salmon Ravioli before - this dish absolutely blew my mind. It tasted so delicious. I still dream about the Ravioli. The Lamb Leg was definitely a healthy portion size and also tasted great. The Mashed Potatoes were a bit bland. One note: the bathroom door does not lock properly, so be aware (unless they have fixed this since Feb 2024). I would highly recommend trying this restaurant if you are in PR! I would make sure to not dress super casually as this is a nicer restaurants. read more

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The Favaloro Milanesa was fabulous but I couldn't eat more than a third of the huge plate I was served! My wife enjoyed her salmon with four cheese sauce, though very rich. Note that you're buying a bottle of water when you opt for still vs. Sparkling. Not a fan of that when the tap water is perfectly fine read more

The food and the ambiance was just amazing. Top tier experience for my first Argentinian restaurant! The food was different from the usual Mexican / Sonoran food I'm used to but it was very flavorful. The arroz provencal, I had never tried anything like it, super delish and I even shared it with the girls and they also enjoyed eating it. Everyone in my party liked their food, from the Milanesa, risotto, salad to the churrasco! The service was nice, they didn't know any of the "main land" drinks we were asking for but they still made them. Super delicious, a must try spot whenever visiting Old San Juan. Ask to be seated upstairs it's beautiful with a nice big chandelier in the room and less crowded then the first floor. read more

El Viejo Almacén - Grass fed- Braised short ribs & arroz provencal - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Excellent food and service. An interesting blend of Argentinian and Italian dishes. In the middle of historic Old San Juan. We arrived about 6pm and the place was empty. By the time we finished there was a wait to get in. read more

We were really looking forward to having lunch at this place, unfortunately the service did not match the food which was served. As soon as we got in the hostess barely acknowledged us, it almost felt like we were bothering her. Kind of hard to figure why this would be the case, we were the first ones there for lunch. We did not want to order a big lunch so we just went with a few tapas. We started with two empanadas a beef and a pork empanada. They were both absolutely delicious. We also had a charcuterie board with various types of ham and salamis. The board was huge and Very good. In addition we also ordered the grilled sausage which was very tasty along with a hot sauce/chimichurri sauce. Last but not least we ordered the croquetas which were delicious. The restaurant was very nicely decorated and had a very rustic appeal to it. It is unfortunate the service was lacking because the food was good. read more

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Took a little while for the server to come, granted I arrived late but you're open so pay attention. Overall the food was pretty good! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a late dinner in the area. Pretty nice ambience as well. read more

El Viejo Almacén - Grilled chicken, rice, beans, and pina colada - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Beautiful interior! Nice staff. The meal was terrible! J ordered the Argentinian Milanesas Classicas Steak- Romano style. I got two huge deep fried flat steaks with some cheese and spices on top. I could have overcooked it myself. Couldn't eat it- was very disappointed. What's worse is that the place came very highly recommended- AND those that recommended it- came with us! They swore by the tough, dried up steak. Not my thing. Beautiful place though! I'm sure they can put together a great meal- but just not mine, not that day. read more

Possibly the best meal I've had in my life. Every single thing was delicious and the service was excellent

The food and service was amazing! The specials they offered were delicious. Loved the ambiance, I highly recommend this place.

This restaurant in Old San Juan, located by the Governor's Mansion is definitely worth a visit. There are multiple floors and the ambience is an old world feel. The food was excellent - braised beef and pasta dishes stood out. The house-made red sangria is top notch! This restaurant would have received five stars but I gave it four stars because service was a bit slow. read more

Wish we could review the main courses but unfortunately we never had the opportunity to eat. We sat down and it was 25 minutes before we had any water, which we had to ask for as it was never offered. We ordered an appetizer and our main meal at the same time. 30 minutes later our charcuterie came out. After finishing everything and boxing up our leftover charcuterie our waitress came over and asked us if we'd like to order a second course. "What?"....we ordered that over an hour ago. The poor girl forgot to put in our order and had completely forgotten about us. I was unwilling to wait any longer after already having been there for an hour and 15 minutes. The charcuterie was great but the service we received was awful. It was a frustrating experience because we were starving when we came in. The host was very kind and apologized profusely for our waitresses mistake. He comped my friends soup which was very nice of him. I'm sure it was an off night...but we left and had dinner elsewhere. read more

Hands down the best food that you can find in Puerto Rico!!! We were 4 and got 4 different plates and every single one was better that the other one! Thanks. read more

El Viejo Almacén - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Me and my girlfriend went here and the food was very good I would recommend their homemade fettuccine, I would not recommend the the Filet because it has little to no crust at all but had a good flavor, as-well as the service was unbearablely bad. But their fettuccine was amazing. read more

We waited over 1 hour for fried calamari. Manager didn't seem to care or check in on us. Server was clueless. DO NOT COME HERE. Save your money and give it to another business. read more

Service was absolutely terrible. We arrived at 8:30 and did not receive our food until 10pm. Mind you, they close at 10pm. Our waitress only came to check on us only after we had waited an hour. Severely disappointed. read more

terrible service. Hair on food and no apologies. The pasta was not well cooked. Salmon stuffing seems canned. Personnel not friendly and standoffish read more

Had an extremely enjoyable evening here! The food didn't blow us away, but the service was impeccable and the ambience was beautiful. We ordered the Caprese salad and the empanada with cheese and salad to start. Both were great. I had the short rib for entree and upgraded to Parmesan risotto. Risotto was the star of the evening. A tad salty, but delicious. The short rib was not what I am used to in America. This dish usually looks more like pot roast and is slow cooked for hours in my hometown. Here, it was just a grilled piece of meat. It was a bit tough and not great flavor. My friend ordered the house made Milanesas Favarolo with veal. It was salty and dry. Could have used a nice sauce. The house red wine was delicious. Our waitress Alessandra was very friendly and attentive. I would definitely go back for the atmosphere and people! read more

El Viejo Almacén - Short Rib - Argentine Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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