I do a thing of getting local chocolates for my boss. This one was near the area and one of a kind…read more I figured checking this out. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Old San Juan so it gets busy. You got your street parking, garage parking, but when in doubt, try to ride share or just come early. Seating: Not much seating really moreover a spot for a grab and go. Vibes: Old San Juan is already full of charm, and Montadero fits right in. The shop is warm, inviting, and beautifully showcases Puerto Rican chocolate. You can tell there's a genuine appreciation for craftsmanship--from the beautifully displayed bonbons to the stories behind the cacao. I appreciated that it felt intimate rather than commercial. CHOCOLATES Hazelnut covered Puerto Rican Chocolate (Recommend) Simple, elegant, and incredibly satisfying. I dig the dark powder and coco and that rich hazelnut center. Rich and not overly sweet. This is the type of chocolate you slow down and enjoy as you are on vacation. CUSTOMER SERVICE Wonderful. Friendly and welcoming. The staff was happy to answer questions about the chocolates. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Wonderful choices, beautiful craftsmanship, and reasonable prices. It's a wonderful way to experience one of Puerto Rico's local treasures. Montadero isn't just selling chocolate--it's but highlighting Puerto Rican cacao. Whether you're a chocolatier or want to get a thoughtful souvenir, this is the spot. TIPS * Try one of the handcrafted bonbons!

Incredible chocolate. Breathtakingly gorgeous and vibrant flavors. The mojito passion fruit bon bon…read morewas heavenly. The chocolate was so silky and rich, and that fruit filling was so tart and bright. The chocolates are made with real Puerto Rican cacao, grown and harvested about an hour away from the shop, and the fillings are also made with local ingredients. You can chase the love in the chocolate. And you can tell the passion that goes into their chocolate making. The lady in the shop was so excited to Show me around and tell me all about the history of the shop and they're approach to chocolate making. As a self-appointed chocolate snob, I have a deep appreciation for passion in chocolate making. Do not miss this hidden gem of a shop. Stop in for a sweet treat, or a coffee. You won't regret it.

We enjoyed our time here! We got a flight and orange olive oil cake slice. They were busy the…read moreSunday afternoon we went in but it wasn't a long wait. We were able to secure seating for 2 indoors but they also had a shaded outdoor patio. We enjoyed the complex flavors they had (guava and almond cake, cookies and cream, carrot cake, and pistachio almond). I believe all of their ice cream is vegan and they have lots of gluten free options too!!

Added this to my list due to the James Beard recognition. I had the guava panetela and parcha…read moresorbet (passionfruit) and both were super tasty!

The perfect little ice cream shop to feed those sweet cravings…read more The owner is such a kind person and you can tell she has a nice soul! Now the ice cream, great! Cafe, really savory Mint, the perfect amount of chips in it Coconut, so yummy and sweet with shreds in it

We love this place. We have been coming here for years. The owner is a lovely woman who does a…read moregreat job of running her business all by herself. She's cooking fresh waffles, making desserts, taking orders, serving people at their tables, checking people out, cleaning up and smiling the whole time. Things flow smoothly. You have to have patience, but the iced cream in that fresh waffle cone is worth it!! So Yummy!

In my experience, when you visit a major city and see a spot with a line out the door and down the…read moreblock, you know there's something special about it. Anita Gelato is one of those places. Hands down, this is the best gelato I've ever had, and I say that as someone who tried every gelato spot I could find in Rome and Florence last summer. Somehow, this place in Puerto Rico blew them all out of the water. The variety of flavors is fantastic, the staff are incredibly friendly, and they let you sample everything. Honestly, the hardest part was picking a flavor because they were all so good. The portions are generous, and the shop is cute and colorful. Even with so many customers, the staff stayed calm, organized, and handled the volume extremely well. The line may look intimidating, but it moves pretty quickly. Trust me, it's worth the wait! My favorite was the Chocolate, Pistachio & Kataifi.

My Son recommended this place so we went to try it out and we're glad we did. There was a line to…read morethe door and it wasn't in the best organized fashion as people that were trying to exit had to go through people that were waiting in line. The place is so pretty and there are many flavors to choose from. They offer free samples which is great because my kids never know what to get. I tried the hazelnut mousse flavor and it was delicious. It had crunchy pieces throughout and was overall a 10/10.

We enjoyed visiting the T-Mobile district, where the friendly Peccas' staff was serving ice cream…read more They were extremely kind and took their time to explain each flavor in detail, asking what we liked. Depending on your preferences, you'll find something great for everybody. We look forward to visiting their location soon because discovering them was a wonderful surprise. Honestly, their ice cream was really smooth and delightful, especially the guava and cheesecake flavors. We're excited to go back and try more from them soon!

That cheesecake Guyaba changes lives! That was single handedly the best thing ce cream I've ever…read morehad in my life. My son had the milk and cookies and that was equally as great. Parking can be hard to come by here but don't be deterred, it's worth it.

We had breakfast cremas on the way to the beach in the AM. The establishment was clean and cute.read more

My family and I are from California and we loved the breakfast here the coffee and French toast…read morewere amazing. Would come back again.

We had driven by cheesecake by Lury several times during our trip to puerto rice and finally made…read morethe stop! We were not disappointed. Lury was extremely friendly and welcoming and explained each offering she had in the case. The bakery smelled amazing and the desserts tasted even better. Alongside the cheesecake she offers a few other options included creme brulee, tres leches, cupcakes and more. There are a few tables located outside of the shop for seating. A small parking lot is located adjacent to the bakery. Definitely don't miss this little hole in the wall treat shop.

Service was friendly and welcoming. Desserts were excellent! I wish I could come back every day…read more Highly recommend!

Oh boy... this was a 10/10!…read more After spending a long, hot day exploring Old San Juan with the kids, we stopped by Cortés ChocoBar in Condado for something cold, and it was exactly what we needed. We ordered three of their frozen chocolate drinks, and every single one was absolutely delicious. Thankfully, it wasn't busy when we stopped by, so it was the perfect place to cool off and take a break from the heat. The café had a modern, inviting atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I asked if one of the frozen drinks could be split for the kids, and although they didn't split it for us, they happily gave us two extra cups so we could divide it ourselves. It was a simple gesture that we really appreciated. The frozen chocolate drink was rich, creamy, refreshing, and perfectly chocolatey without being overly sweet. Even the whipped cream was delicious, especially with the chocolate pieces on top. Everyone in our group loved it, and it quickly became our favorite sweet treat of the trip. Whenever we're craving something cold and chocolatey during our stay in Puerto Rico, this will definitely be our go-to spot. We can't wait to come back and try their bonbons before we head home!

It's the chocobar extension of the Caribbean Chocolate Cortés brand of bars that are similar to the…read moreFrench Chocolat-Menier used for making hot chocolate. I've bought them at the grocery store for my mother over the years when I couldn't find Menier. I was hoping to see some unique desserts at Chocobar Cortés. Let's just say that the chocobar at this location was not what I was expecting. It's like an express version of their original one in Old San Juan. This is located in the lobby of the Condado Palm Hotel. There are 2 entrances. Don't make the same mistake we did by trying to access at street level. That door is locked. You'll need to enter through the hotel lobby. The service is very slow here. There was only one other person there. We ordered a box of 6 chocolates and payed for it. I'm guessing he was making a drink for the other guest because he asked us to wait a few minutes. It ended up being longer so he told his colleague (who just came back from a break) to make up the chocolate box for us. Unfortunately, it took even longer as this other guy was more interested in the 2 young girls who just walked in. The chocolate bonbons were good, but nothing unique. It's the same artisan chocolates that you see everywhere for the same high price. Perhaps this location is better for their specialty cocktails in the evening time. I was looking forward to trying the choco-latte at some point. I doubt there will be a next time.