Kasalta used to be my Cheers. Nowadays they're so afraid of Covid that they even scare their usual customers away. Not ever coming back.

We finally made it to this very popular eatery and it's good- but typical of a Puerto Rican bakery. In fact, I've had better sandwiches at run down hole-in-the-walls and paid far less. I had the Cuban and my husband had the roast beef. I also had a side of potato salad and an Oreo cheesecake. Again, all yummy but nowhere near my top 5. The line was super long and clustered. You'd think they'd have a better waiting, ordering and paying system down after all these years but apparently not. Another typical feature of a PR bakery. Even though we live down the road I don't see us dying to come back here anytime soon. read more

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Multiple trips and always has been good. Bifteca sandwich is tasty. Like a deli, with meats, cheeses and desserts

Great coffee and deserts. A local favorite. Has parking. Very friendly service. Highly recommended.

can't get enough of the mallorcas, this giant ham and cheese sandwich covered with powered sugar definitely hits the spot in the morning. I ordered the media noche and it was really good, the bread was kind of sweet and the sourness from the pickles really tied the saltiness of the meats together. The prices were not cheap and the cafeteria dining was interesting. Kasalta is definitely proud that President Obama had visited because there's even a plaque over the table that he dined at. come patient because the parking lot is crowded even with the help of the parking attendant directing you to the parking space, it can still get pretty crazy with PR drivers :P read more

LOVE the breakfast here. The food was great! I had the los huevos con jamon. VERY AUTHENTIC. They had an abundant amount of pastries! MUST TRY THE EMPANADAS! They were so good- CRUST WAS FLAKY and delicious filling. CHEAP TOO! Will definitely come here again if I was in puerto rico. I would say the down flaw would be the fact that it was far from the condado area. We waited so long for a bus back to the condado area and it never came. You have to keeping walking down towards the condado area where there are more people to even get a bus to stop. USEFUL TIP. read more

Good food! We were just unclear on how they ran things. Husband got food before I did and was finished eating before I ever got my food. Servers were busy and rushed but always friendly. Loved the glass window front so we could see the street. read more

I was told by someone in PR about this place because I was asking for a really good tres leches spot. Apparently Obama likes it a lot too because they have pictures on the wall from his visit. It was soooo good! I actually had 3 pieces during my whole vacation lol. I also tried their flan de coco and vanilla. I'm not a fan of flan but it was good. I also had their bread pudding. Not sure what the ricans call it, but it was yummy :) I also tried their oreo cheesecake. It was okay. Like other reviewers mentioned, they don't speak a lot of english but we communicated fine. Best tres leches ever, and I think every piece of cake that I tried was $2! read more

Kasalta - tres leches - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Heard about this place and came by for coffee and sweets. We took a nice stroll in the neighborhood and found this place easily. The security guard outside was very nice as well as the guys at the counter. They have a delicious assortment of bakery items like cakes, tarts, pies, cookies, homemade chocolates, they also have sandwiches and a variety of deli meats and cheeses but we didn't have any so I can't review those. The desserts were tasty as well as the coffee. read more

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My friend and I would have come here every day for their cheap and delicious food if we had known about it sooner. Kasalta is cafeteria style dining, so you choose what you want at the counter and pay and sit anywhere in the very spacious restaurant. They literally serve everything you can imagine here (as a result, Kasalta is good for every meal of the day). They have a dedicated meat, cheese, dessert and salad section. They also have a menu for sandwiches and soups. Our first visit here, we ordered a small sampling of the shrimp salad and mussel salad. They were both really light and refreshing and yum, but two of our mussels had their beards not removed, and also a blue casing (part of the shell, I assume) on them, which rendered them uneatable. On our second visit, we ordered desserts after having dined at Pamela's nearby. We took our flan, rice pudding and mallorca back to our hotel room to enjoy. All of the desserts were really good! Not too sugary sweet, which I liked. The best part of it was that it was super cheap. We wanted to come here one last time on our last day to try the mini cubanitos that I thought were SO cute, but we were running a little short on time for our flight. The people are super friendly and helpful here. I think it also helped that we were ooh-ing and aah-ing over everything in the dessert display. The prices are really good and the food is pretty good. The place is really clean and spacious, so you will most likely always be able to find seating. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

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Your not allowed in or to even order if you don't have a vaxx card other then that it looks ok from the window.

The place inside is reasonable large and clean. My first time here visiting from florida. It's extremely busy and confusing if you haven't been here before. Some of the staff are not friendly or maybe they just don't like tourists. My suggestion is they provide visual directions like signs or something to customers who haven't been here before where to stand to order, apparently, there are two separate lines to order .. food is ok not great. Prices are fair. read more

Como los nazis pidiendo la tarjeta de vacuna para entrar como si los vacunados no contagiaran igual . Ni tan bueno se comía

I love love this bakery. You have to go here if you're in San Juan, PR. They have the most flakiest and moist pastries. Their guava paste pastry sign powdered sugar is to die for. Their quesitos are a must. Oh and their mini sandwiches are so perfect and hit the spot with the most amazing coffee. Perfect place for breakfast but it does get packed in their sometimes. This place is worth the wait and crowd. read more

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So many delicious baked goods, so little time. Pro tip: order sandwiches at the far left counter. Then walk up to any part of the "baked goods" area to order treats and coffee. Highly recommend cortados and anything with guava in it. read more

Super delicious everything, very COVID prepared. Quesitos and sandwiches were a win. Mallorca with ham swiss and cheese was very tasty, so was the angus steak sandwich. Went twice in a day because we couldn't get enough. read more

I had a tripleta sandwich on wheat ($11.18), which was really tasty--so no complaints on the food quality. They also have a TON of pastries; you could probably come here for a couple of weeks and still not taste all the sweets they have to offer. The ambience is also very nice and the place is very clean. What was extremely disappointing was the customer service (that's why this place is only getting 3 stars). The woman who rang me up was very rude. I asked her a couple of questions and she answered with attitude. I think she definitely would have had time to answer since there was no one behind me in line. The food also took a while to come out, so bring something to read while you wait. read more

Kasalta - Half of a tripleta sandwich on wheat - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I can speak for all of the pastries but the guava Apple and cream cheese tartlet that I had was AMAZING! I enjoyed Every bit of it. I will be going back in the morning. I went later in the afternoon and there were no more. Delicious. Can not wait for the am! read more

Kasalta - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Went here a few times during my short trip to San Juan. I stayed in the neighborhood and it was wonderful to have this little gem nearby. It's nothing fancy but it's clean, we'll run and the food is good. The first morning I stopped in before a snorkel trip and got a jamon, huevos y queso sandwich (ham egg and cheese) and a cafe leche. Delicioso! The sandwich was huge. About $10 total. I came by and picked up a few desserts--the chocolate Hershey's cake and a pistachio muffin. Both were great, I loved the pistachio muffin. Also tried the beef empanada which was AMAHZING and only like$3-4. It's a little confusing when you go in, you order sandwiches at the far end, pastries/other items you order at the register by the cases. I think for the most part it's a local joint but the staff spoke English and I never had a problem ordering. read more

Kasalta - Ham egg and cheese and a cafe leche - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Worst cream brulee ever horrible customer service, will not go back, thanks for nothing Jesus Albon. Avoid this place not worth it!

My husband and I arrived at 930, Sunday morning. It was bustling, lots of good energy, the staff were laughing and having a good time and almost all tables were taken. No worries though, just pull up a chair next to a stranger...it's cool, they gladly make room for you (well that's been my experience). The music is soothing, kinda jazzy but relaxed...you definitely feel at ease and not rushed to eat. I ordered the Mallorca (see pic)...YUMMO (it's even better than my beloved Pinky's!). My husband ordered the Media Noche and we both got the cafe con leche...that is a strongggg drink but pretty good! read more

Kasalta - Ham, egg & cheese Mallorca with cafe con leche. - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Terrible where do I begin to explain??? Overrated and total crap. Just the worst customer experience. One set of rules at the counter and a more expensive, very delayed and terrible experience at the tables. Just the WORST!!! You get local choices and values as long as you willing to leave but it's the Jones Act at the tables. Sad, unimpressive Caldo Gallego in desperate need of seasoning and horrible shrimp but to be fair and balanced the canned Coke was good. Still waiting for the salsa picante ??? read more

Not sure how Obama went here but absolutely the worst food I've ever been handed over. Ordered the shrimp tacos and got a stale hard taco shell with microwaved shrimp popcorn and lettuce on the side. No salsa so spices nothing. I paid $16 for that, ended up going to McDonald's up the street from the disappointment of this place and McDonalds did not disappoint. So please save your money and go to taco bell read more

Kasalta - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I have been going to Kasalta for 25 years! Its great to see the place has not changed a bit and the food is as good as it always has been. Great breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches. Good to see one of our presidents got the word and enjoyed lunch there as well. Eat like the locals, you will love it. read more

This restaurant was a great place for a quick bite. I had tortilla española, sancocho, y bizcocho de tres leche. It was all delicious! Their orange juice was freshly squeezed. I will come back to eat here. read more

Bring yo wife, bring yo kids, and do yourself a favor and come through for a quesito (Puerto Rican puff pastry filled with sweet cream cheese). They also have tons of delicious other pastry options in addition to wine/cheese. In the span of 72 hours, we came 8 times. So yes, needless to say we loved it. Empanadas were also bomb and also only $2.50. Only qualm is there's too many options to wade through. However if you keep your eye on the prize and come in or a question, you can't go wrong. read more

Followed the suggestion of Yelp and received the same endorsement by the hotel staff. We were in town for only one day and this place did not disappoint. Would recommend it to all! read more

I really wanted to get the hype for this place. I have gone on two separate weekdays at 7 AM (opening time) and it was packed immediately each time. The old man behind me accused me of cutting the line but I've been there longer than he has--the line just looped around that he didn't realize what happened. I've also ordered Kasalta from Uber Eats to avoid the craziness. All that aside, I still don't really get what the hype is about. The ham and cheese Mallorca sandwich is above average at best, the empanadas are forgettable and stale, and the croquetas are awful, just a sad, bland mush. The pastelillos barely had any meat in them and didn't seem fresh either. The coffee is indeed good though, and cheap. Probably won't come back as the whole experience wasn't worth waiting in line/fighting people for. read more

Last day on the island called for trying as many Puerto Rican desserts as possible! Everything tasted great but my favorite was the flakey guava pastry. The guava desserts were the best in my opinion and the cafe con leche. The staff does not speak much English but enough to help! We were lucky with our waiter who spoke very good English and basically picked out our dessert tray. The environment is definitely more local and well known for President Obama's visit. Must eat! read more

Kasalta - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The food was pretty good. We were here about a month ago and many of the covid guidelines were still in place. They do have their own parking on site which is a plus. They did have some indoor seating after quite a wait. I didn't get to try any of the desserts. The only downside here was the customer service. The staff inside was not very welcoming. read more

kasalta, i sing your praises! you did not disappoint, not one bit. the breakfast crowds know a good thing but once you get your workout done, stop by kasalta in the late afternoon or early evening and sit yourself down for a glass of wine or beer and some small plates off their tapas menu. everything that came out of the kitchen was beautifully presented and skillfully prepared. the staff are quite pleasant and attentive and the clientele ranges from locals stopping by after work to tourists coming in from the rave online reviews. i'd give anything to be able to take a couple of orders of scallops with langostino sauce to go! read more

Kasalta - bacalao con habas y puerros (salt cod with lima beans and chives) - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Have you ever had a vision of something so good you want to stuff your pockets with it so you can nibble all day long? THAT was our experience while heading to the Airport and stopping for a quick bite... Those items were the tostones rellenos de mariscos (seafood filled fried plantains) and macitas de pescado (fish bites)... After freshly frying the plantain chips, they fill the little cups with a salmorejo style light stew consisting of finely chopped onions, garlic, langostino, shrimp and fake crab (the pollock stuff but they make it taste SO GOOD who cares?). A parsley sprinkle and the cuties are displayed on a platter with lettuce. We shared a midnight (SORRY IM A PIG, but I cant help it!!) mandatory sandwich from Kasalta. And as I type this while sitting at the airport, I cant help but drool and wipe the tender tear of both yearning and full stomach joy, and cursing my lack of planning and not stuffing my pockets silly... I will be back, and my cuties will be waiting. Not the cleanest place on the planet - but for such an Iconic establishment and the amount of traffic it gets, I will bypass the lack of a good shut the place down and scrub it silly so it can regain some of its newly established glow. Staff is wonderful so pay them a compliment and a smile. Seriously, the food is FANTASTIC! read more

Food: - Tres leches: very sweet, but I loved it! It was my fave out of the 3. 5/5 - Oreo cheesecake: sweet but not too sweet. You can't go wrong with Oreos! 4/5 - Fruit tart: plenty of fruit toppings, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, tangerine, cherry and chocolate. I loved the custard. I only wish there was a little more! It was pretty much fruits and crust. 4/5 Service: Cafeteria style. Workers spoke minimal English which made it hard to ask questions about the pastry. Final thoughts: I love Kasalta. Delicious inexpensive desserts to satisfy my sweet tooth! read more

This is a legit bakery. I HIGHLY recommend making this a stop on your trip for breakfast, or even lunch. Another recommendation is to try the Mallorca roll for your sandwich or just eat it plain! It's that delicious. It has just enough sweetness to it and is divine. We ate there on our last day, otherwise I would've had a hard time staying away the other days we were there. Truly yummy. read more

Ate there three times. Great food, awesome desserts, amazing coffee, spotless and clean, cheap, private parking lot, and full of locals and they always eat at the good places. Follow the leader and eat here. I had the Mallorca sandwich with ham, swiss cheese and eggs, the media noche and a cubano. All were excellent. Great place for a sandwich, coffee and dessert. I saw a lot of people eating soup too. It looked really good as well. read more

Kasalta - Mallorca sandwich con jamon, queso, and huevos. Delicious - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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We stayed at an Airbnb about a ten min walk from this neighborhood gem. Once we walked in there was a long line so we were slightly discouraged but we were wrong. They were very efficient and the line moved very quickly. We got a few things to share. Whenever I'm in Puerto Rico I always try to get Mallorca's because it's difficult to find outside of PR. This place did not disappoint. We ordered a Jamón y Queso (Ham and Cheese) Mallorca. If you don't know Mallorca's are a sweet bread roll that is topped with powdered sugar. They can be eaten as is or can be cut in half and made with fillings to make a sandwich. We also shared a bacon egg and cheese in a pressed sandwich. The fresh bread was to die for. crispy on the outside and soft pillowy lightness on the inside that soaked up bacon grease and cheese perfectly. Also never miss the opportunity to have a Puerto Rican coffee. Long story short take the time to visit this neighborhood Gem. It's a ten min walk from the beach and easy to order take away read more

Kasalta - Jamón y queso Mallorca and a bacon egg and cheese pressed sandwich - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Just got some croissants. They were very good but a little over cooked. Had a little burnt flavor in some bites. If I'm going to pay $3 for a croissant it needs to be absolutely perfect read more

Definitely worth a visit while you're in San Juan! The service is great and the food is delicious! We went for dinner and then came back for breakfast another day. The desserts, sandwiches, dinner tapas are all yummy and very affordable. The dessert case is the true star of the show though, with multiple cases of options like cakes and macaroons, cookies and puddings. If you have a sweet tooth, Kasalta is a must visit! read more

This is a go to when in PR. The food and pastries are so fresh and good. The staff is nice but sometimes ignores you if they don't understand you.. that would be my only complaint. But a must while in PR read more

It's a solid place to eat a cheap and delicious lunch/snack, but more importantly, President Obama came here for lunch too! *swoons** read more

Kasalta - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico