Top bar in the Caribbean and #26 in North America, so had to visit and did not disappoint. 4.5…read morestars Highlights: - Excellent drinks: from their champeta which was run ginger pineapple to pornstar martini to a classic daquiri and even a pina colada, the bartenders know what they are doing. - 6 different rooms to visit each with a different vibe and some different cocktails - Main entrance: front room with big windows was cool to pass through - Vino: wine based cocktails in a smaller spot - Shing A 'Ling: salsa room with dance floor and bands or DJs was the liveliest. Loved watching everyone no matter how old get into the groove. - El Final: red room with DJ booth for more dancing fun - El Desvío: Super small 10-seat candlelit area slightly hidden - La Cubanita: where we parked ourselves to chill Lowlights: - Weekend nights gets very crowded with a line out front in the heart of the nightlife area in old town.

First, the staff is insanely good at service and crafting the drinks. I was amazed sitting at the…read morebar as they made these drinks. Not to mind the price is perfect. I never had a bad drink here out of the two nights and many drinks had. The layout is amazing with multiple rooms, bars, and DJs. Anything from techno, pop mixes, to latin. Yes i did salsa with the love of my life. No that has no influence on my review haha. Definitely recommend for a night out!! During the weekday we didn't have a line but it was still full inside. On a Friday we had a short line at 10:30 and it was packed.

We came here for lunch as a group of 4. We started with the Alcapurrias. It was good, but nothing…read morespecial to me. Then we had the goat fricase, cod and pork chops. The goat fricase's sauce was amazing. It was full of flavor and eating it with the rice and beans was a joy. The cod was perfectly cooked and was delicious. Then my favorite was the pork chops. They pre-cut it for us since we were eating family style. The skin was so crispy and the pork was so flavorful, I smiled the entire time I ate it. Service was very good.

My husband booked Princesa as a surprise for our date night in Puerto Rico. Originally, we were…read moreseated outside because they were booked, but a table became available within 5 or so minutes of us arriving, so we were moved to the indie. I was sooo happy because it was supper hot outside. Everything we ordered was delicious and we barely had any food leftover. I wasn't a huge fan of the coconut arepas bc I'm not a lamb fan, especially when it has a strong gamey taste like these did. If it had beef instead, those would have been 10/10 for me. The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars is because not only do you have to leave out of the restaurant to go to the outside for the restrooms, they had no a/c in them, so you burn up just trying to potty and wash your hands.

Went with some friends more than a week ago. I was skeptical since I don't eat Asian food, but I…read morelove that they have a good meat selection. I had the churrasco with tostones and they were amazing!! I also tried the fries from a friend and they were good. For an appetizer, I recommend the eggrolls, truly delicious. I was sad it was only two (parted at the middle, making them four pieces). The only thing is that the waiter was overly nice with three of the people in the table, including me, but kinda ignored my other friend who was there. Another friend wanted to add something to her sushi but they said the kitchen wasn't allowing substitutions/changes anymore.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!…read more This place is trendy and nice. Very clean and nice inside. We had the calamari, pork belly and those were excellent. We tried the salmon sashimi and it was not good. Old and chewy. Everything else was excellent. Great old fashion drinks. Staff and service is top notch.

Had a great experience during our quick lunch stop at Ocean Lab. Their setup is just spectacular -…read morebeach facing seating, beer, and great food is exactly what we had on our mind. Christian was our friendly waiter who recommended some excellent summery beers; our favorite being Maya West and B.O.B - both very refreshing and local Puerto Rican! Cheese Pizza ($12) hit the spot for our little one, but the real winner were the Pig Latin Tacos ($12) - packed with flavor. Shrimps in Garlic Sauce ($24) were a little on the creamier side, but the Tostones served with them were very tasty! Service was excellent, pleasant music, beach vibes - couldn't have asked for more!

Food, pretty good. Price, kind of expensive. Ambiance, great views. Wait time for food, wicked…read morelong. Kitchen took 45+ mins to deliver our food order. Beers, meh. Giftshop, clutch. Water service was non existent. Suggestion: separate families so children aren't running into my table and touching me. Poor parenting can't be helped but the restaurant can at least minimize the trauma to other patrons who are trying to enjoy their vacation.

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.

My husband has been wanting to take me here since he first came and I'm so glad he did! It was…read moresurprisingly empty for a Friday night but I didn't mind being the only people in there because it's an intimate spot to begin with. We actually chose to eat at the bar because we wanted to watch the drinks being made. Everything has an awesome presentation so we enjoyed seeing the drinks being made. The drinks are not very strong, but they look very presentable! My favorite was the Manhattan en Llama - both for the taste and experience. My least favorite was the Primera Daama, something about the butterfly & lavender syrup threw me off. The croquettes were delicious, as was the alcapurria (loved the presentation), and the gnocchi - SO SO good. Highly recommend. Food definitely won over the drinks but loved the overall experience.

Very nice wait staff. Explained the whole menu in English. The entrees were great. Well worth the…read morewait. I always think a picture is worth a thousand words so here are pics of our meals. Also, I just wanted to say the raviolis were excellent, very fresh and actually I'm not sure if they are fried or maybe broiled but they were actually crispy on top. Great texture.

Staying at their accompanying hotel to chill a bit before heading and this is our second time here…read more Not for lack of options but because we actually like it! Popped in last night for happy hour and stayed for a couple hours and enjoyed the sangria and the most delicious caramel iced coffee (shout on to Jean!) Came back the following day for some breakfast which was fantastic. On deck we had: Chicken and waffles for three, croquette monsieur and the french toast. Lots of mimosas and more delicious delish coffee. A standout was also the ginger lemonade was top tier! Our waitress Tamara was a gem! So sweet and with it being only her second day, the service she provided was excellent.

The food wasn't bad at all. However, the service was a 3 out of 10 at most. Sat at the table for so…read morelong without anyone asking or offering water at least. The bartender became our waiter, as the actual waiter was lost. My rating would be lower if it wasn't thanks to the bartender. Place tries to be low key cool, but it's just plain and empty. Place would improve with more staff and attention to detail and service.

Glad we made a stop here to try something unique: Marrow Tartare. My guy loves marrow and I love…read moretartare. Happy to report, we both enjoyed the dish. One worry of mine with marrow, is how salty it can be, but this wasn't the case here. Everything was seasoned nicely and they provided fresh, crunchy crostinis to enjoy with it. The only complaint would be the brussel sprouts that came with as they were bland and didn't add anything special to the dish. We enjoyed our drinks as well: Melonjito and Red Point. Both refreshing, tasty, and would get again.

Everything we had here was quite delicious - especially the ravioli and the cod stew. I would…read moreactually pass on the bone marrow. For appetizers, I really enjoyed the shrimp sausage. A very cute date night spot.

let me begin by saying i had the absolute pleasure of having NAOMI as my server, and she made my…read morenight very special. boy does she know her stuff! she gave me amazing recommendations and knew everything about every single wine that came in my wine pairing. she even threw in a few fun & interesting facts! as for the restaurant itself, there is no a la carte optikn, just a 5 course meal, but you are able to choose which dish you want for each course... with the exception of the navy bean soup which automatically comes as your 2nd course, but rightfully so! a creamy navy bean texture with pork flavors and truffle sprinkled on top makes a fantastic soup! another standout dish for me was my 3rd plate: rabbit with kale pasta and mushrooms. the flavor that bursts out from a bite of the mushroom complements the rabbit perfectly and the al dente texture of the kale pasta really rounds out the dish. i highly recommend the wine pairing, especially for this dish, as it comes with a gamay that really pairs well with the rabbit flavor. the highlight of the night was the chocolate cake i ordered for dessert. i am biased because i have a big sweet tooth, but it may have been the most amazing dessert ive ever had in my life. overall, a 5 star experience that i will be bringing everyone back to again and again.

We came here for a birthday and dont regret it at all. Everything was great about this restaurant…read morefrom the atmosphere to the food. Its a fine dining restaurant so the restaurant is really upscale but they also made the restaurant a bit cozy at the same time. The service was amazing as well. Im sorry I forgot his name but he paid really good attention and constantly checked on us especially for my allergies. The food was some of the most delicious food ive ever tasted, especially the risotto (10/10). There was one dish that my girlfriend didnt like but they went immediately to get her something new. Im only giving a 4 star because the dessert i had did have something I was allergic to despite reassurance which cause swollen lips and throwing up outside. Im not sure if the dessert was pre-made but having the allergens directly on the menu may help. Otherwise I completely recommend trying here.

We were walking the streets of Old San Juan when we stumbled upon The Mezzanine, and what an…read moreawesome find! This cozy bar and tapas restaurant has a charming speakeasy vibe that immediately made us want to stay. There were four of us, and we shared three different tapas. The meatballs were hands down our favorite--they were absolutely amazing! The hummus was delicious, and the shrimp was just as impressive. The atmosphere is cute, quaint, and incredibly comfortable, with cozy chairs and small tables that give it more of a lounge feel than a traditional restaurant. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring Old San Juan. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend stopping in. We loved everything about it and would absolutely go back!

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.