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    La Mallorquina

    3.4 (153 reviews)
    ModerateLatin American

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    Smash Burger
    Olivia I.

    Food was alright. The burger was nothing special but cooked well. Portions of everything were great. Took a while to get drinks but food came out quickly. Nice open space, we got to sit near one of the front windows and enjoy the breeze and people walking by. Overall not a bad experience but the food wasn't amazing

    Liz B.

    Feeling peckish, I ducked into this quiet spot for lunch after my walking tour of Old San Juan. I decided to give it a try despite the 3.4 rating and was pleasantly surprised. The servers were friendly and spoke English even though I wanted to practice my Spanish. As far as the food I was pleased with my order of Pastelon. It's kind of like a Puerto Rican version of shepherds pie. Instead of mashed potatoes, you get smashed plantains and a mixture of ground beef with olives in it topped with cheese it was very hearty and tasty.

    Vivian W.

    I think this place is under rated on yelp. We walked in here for a drink and refreshment, got their Pina colada, and local beer, also a fried Calamari. All come fast, and delicious. The Calamari come with clean big rings with real octopus, not some shitty small things. I can't taste the alcohol in my pina colada but it's perfect for me, a lot of coconut taste. Love this place!

    The sharing platter
    Kia R.

    The space is beautiful. We got there close to closing and they graciously let us sit at the bar. We got some mojitos and piña coladas. They were delicious! We decided to get the platter. It's typical Puerto Rican frituras. I will say, they're pretty generic tasting compared to the price they're selling it for. But for anyone wanting to have a taste of the best of our food, it's a great option to share.

    Brian M.

    We visited here as part of a walking tour and definitely weren't impressed. We had the mofongo which we mashed ourselves. It was included as part of our tour so don't know how much it would have cost had we ordered it off the menu, but it was only lukewarm and - meh.... The biggest letdown was we ordered 8 mojitos. The bartender said he was busy (didn't look busy) and they couldn't make a mojito, but would bring us an equally fun drink. The 9 drinks were brought (some type of punch like) drink that was about half of a glassful for us and apparently 1 drink for someone not in our group. A few moments later we were brought another drink none of us ordered. I will say our group just drank them - so definitely on us. We were then hit with a $155.00 bill for the two rounds that we really didn't get what we had even asked for. We drank them, we paid for what we were given. The price just seemed steep for what we received. Apparently La Mallorquina believes they can charge exorbitantly in their market.

    Beef Mofongo
    Manuel V.

    Food was not good mine was cool my wife's was cold for $120 meal for 2 I expected better. Service was good but I wouldn't go back. I had mofongo at another restaurant and night and day difference.

    Steak Mofongo

    Nice open air location and very sweet waitress. Mofongo was bland, funky chicken was ok. All of it was very greasy. Drinks were good.

    Well done chicken fingers and fries with no flavor/salt.
    Sarah S.

    We weren't really impressed here. Service was mediocre at best. Food was meh. The empanadas were probably the only thing that actually tasted good. The chicken fingers were waaaaaaaaay overcooked, like hard and inedible. We got the Smash Boricua Burger. It was smashed. And as far as we could tell, was not "stuffed" with plantains. Maybe it's a cultural thing, but nothing was seasoned. Everything could have used some salt.

    Chicken mofongo

    Food is mediocre at best. Burger was just meh. Fries weren't seasoned or salted. Lemon drop was given with ice in the drink, tasted awful. Only reason food got ate and drinks were done is because we were hungry and thirsty. If you want authentic PR food, this isn't it.

    More avo
    Megan M.

    Ok. Soo obligatory Marg check: this is hands down the best marg in San Juan. Our waitress Aaliyah made her own recipe and it's spicy and fruity...kinda like I dream she is. If she bends that way I'm totally down for a night or two if it means more of these margs. The food is great. Im a sucker for a good water feature and this calm fountain is soo pretty. Come here.

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    Great food, authentic and fast service. Very happy we stopped there. Acoustics were a little challenging.

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    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Old San Juan. Everything I've tried here is delicious.

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    Terrible food and high prices. Catering to cruise people. Don't go here if you want the best of SJ.

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    Stopped in for drinks after shopping in Old San Juan. Great atmosphere and cool breeze. Drinks were good and friendly staff.

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    We tried our first ever Mofongo which is a Puerto Rico classic dish, plantain based with chicharonnes and garlic.

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    El Jibarito - Flan de coco and flan de chocolate

    El Jibarito

    3.9(2k reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$

    El Jibarito is absolutely worth the visit if you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican food. We had…read morethe lechón con salsa de plátano, and it was absolutely delicious--full of flavor and cooked perfectly! We were a large group, so there was about a 30-minute wait for a table, but that's part of the fonda-style experience. Tables turn over as people finish their meals, and while you're waiting, you can relax with an ice-cold Medalla, which makes the time go by quickly. A special thank you to the staff for the excellent service and warm hospitality. The food, the atmosphere, and the friendly staff made this one of our favorite dining experiences in Old San Juan. We will definitely be back!

    We came to El Jibarito for dinner after it was recommended by Yelp as it had a 4-star rating. We…read moredid have a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. The restaurant is absolutely adorable inside and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Once we were seated, the service was quick and attentive. There were four of us in our party, and we started with the pizza turnovers. They were delicious, although I do wish they had a little more filling. I ordered the tamale. While it wasn't quite to my personal taste, I could tell it was well made and I'm sure others who enjoy that style of tamale would love it. My husband had the baked chicken and really liked it. My friend ordered the salmon and said it was moist and very flavorful, and her husband had the garlic chicken, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, everyone in our group was happy with their meals. Between the cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food, I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're visiting Old San Juan.

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    El Jibarito - Fried snapper

    Fried snapper

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    Restaurante Raices - Boatload: (Bacalaitos)

    Restaurante Raices

    3.3(1.9k reviews)
    0.2 km
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    This place was very busy. We had to wait about 30mins before entering they write down your name and…read moreit will be called based on table availability. Once we made it inside they had a long menu of different items. Was able to order and the food took some time to come out but with how busy it was I knew it would be a while. The food came out and it was fresh also hot just missing some hot sauce. The place is noisy with voices carrying which is normal. A recommended place to visit when in Old San Juan.

    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.

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    Restaurante Raices - Juan and the wine selections.

    Juan and the wine selections.

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    Café El Punto - Empanadas were tasty!!

    Café El Punto

    4.3(542 reviews)
    0.2 km
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    Amazing service for such a large group last minute. Food…read moreand drinks were out of this world. The skirt steak was some of the best steak I've ever had especially for the price. Grouper was so refreshing and creole sauce was phenomenal. Such a cute restaurant with amazing art anf cut little homemade crafts to buy at the entrance if you'd like!

    We ate at Café El Punto, and what a cute restaurant! As you walk in, the center of the building is…read moreopen to the ceiling, giving it a bright, airy feel. There are enclosed, air-conditioned dining rooms on either side, which was a welcome relief from the Puerto Rico heat. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and it just has a great vibe. I ordered the stuffed avocado with shrimp. I had seen stuffed avocados on several menus during our trip, so I'm glad I finally tried one. It was delicious and something I can't easily find back home. Everyone else in our group enjoyed their meals as well. One thing to note is that the restrooms are located through another doorway that leads outside to an enclosed bathroom area. It was extremely hot out there, so just be prepared. There was only one other party dining in our room, which made for a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The service was very good, and overall we had a wonderful experience. When you enter the restaurant, you walk through a shopping area of handmade items beautiful items so take the time to shop either on the way in or the way out I would definitely recommend Café El Punto if you're visiting Old San Juan.

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    Café El Punto - Ceviche was fresh & delicious!!

    Ceviche was fresh & delicious!!

    Café El Punto - Tostones are my fav!!

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    Tostones are my fav!!

    Tropical Taste Restaurant - Pulled pork and tostones.  Yes please!

    Tropical Taste Restaurant

    4.4(341 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    The food here lives up to the hype! I did not care for the bacalaitos appetizer, but the pork and…read morethe beef were fantastic. On top of that, the mofongo (or did I get the trifongo? sorry, I forget, it's been a month) here was the best I've had in PR; it was well-seasoned and perfectly savory. This was probably my favorite place to have eaten at in PR, and I actually miss the food *cries in California* The space was cozy, and service was friendly if slow. If we had stayed more than a night, I definitely would've had more than one meal here.

    Located in the back of a store, this was my first full meal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The space was…read morecute and cozy with a decent amount of seating. I ordered a non alcoholic Pina Colada, as well as Bacaolitos ($8) and Trifongo with fried pork and onions ($16). The Pina Colada was topped with whipped cream and a cherry. It was perfectly thick, sweet, creamy, and refreshing. The Bacaolitos were satisfyingly crispy and well seasoned. It was my first time trying Trifongo, which is similar to Mofongo, consisting of plantains, yucca, and sweet plantains. This was absolutely delicious! The combination of the ingredients were just right and it was packed with delightful flavor, tasting of garlic and savory seasoning. The Fried Pork was wonderfully crunchy, juicy, and well seasoned. Service was great. The waiter was welcoming and had a good sense of humor. Prices were pretty reasonable. Everything came out in a timely manner. I enjoyed my time here.

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    Tropical Taste Restaurant - Simple decor.  No airs...

    Simple decor. No airs...

    Tropical Taste Restaurant
    Tropical Taste Restaurant

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    Deaverdura - Sampler

    Deaverdura

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$

    This restaurant has been on my San Juan list and it happened to be near my Airbnb so it was a no…read morebrainer for my friends and I to visit. Since I've always seen the long lines outside this store when I passed by, we decided that we try to go in as soon as it opened. So, we lined up around 11:30am. We barely waited much and we got seated. The server that day was quick/efficient/friendly despite the fact that she was running a one woman show. And the food arrived within a decent time. My friends and I decided to order the PUERTO RICAN PLATTER with a side of a side salad. This platter comes with everything you could want & maybe something that might be a bit adventurous for you to eat like blood sausage. Despite that, it's a nice platter to share and try a bit of everything. It's really nice that if you order for 4 people, they give you exactly the amount of pieces that are divisible by 4 (so everyone can try 1-2 pieces of each thing evenly). It also comes with a decent amount of rice/pork as a supplementation, which was nice. It's a balanced meal. And I think the side salad did well to balance out all the fried foods. Overall, we really enjoyed this place. It's a great place to come with friends/families to share. It's a great place as a visitor to try a bit of everything. The platter is a great introduction of puerto rican fried finger foods. And it all taste great! From the presentation of the food to the service here, it's all good. I would recommend this place to others.

    We were in old San Juan and wanted some authentic Puerto Rican food. I found this spot on Yelp and…read morewas surprised to know this was a TikTok favorite. The restaurant is medium sized, so for the sake of space they make you wait outside for a table. Our group of 7 was seated pretty easily but it also wasn't too packed when we arrived. Their menu is written on a chalkboard and from my knowledge, they don't provide any physical copies. My table got a variety of things but me in particular, I ordered the Puerto Rican sampler. We split it between 3 people and they said it could feed 4 but hmmm, I'd be skeptical of that. I think no more than 2 comfortably honestly as a meal. The sampler was delicious though and had all the main things I wanted. The corn fritters were a hit and the steak was well cooked and seasoned. While the food was good, the wait was a little long and the service was mid (not bad but not the best we've had). Solid 4 stars

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    Deaverdura - The ambience

    The ambience

    Deaverdura - Small house salad

    Small house salad

    Deaverdura - Passion fruit juice

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    Passion fruit juice

    Mallorca - mallorca w/ butter

    Mallorca

    4.2(844 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    This place is all over social media and for a good reason. AMAZING. My husband and I came here on a…read moreMonday morning. We got here early, and there was no line and no wait. We were seated as soon as we walked in. They have some yummy looking sweets in the window, but you have to order those with the lady at the cash register. The waiter takes your order. I ordered the ham, cheese and egg Mallorca, my husband ordered some pastries with apples on them. The Mallorca was 10/10. I wish I would have came here earlier on my trip, i would have come here more than once. The pastries my husband had where so good, soft and just simply yummy! i took a mallorca back to the resort for my daughters to try and even tho it was cold and smashed since i put in in my purse while shopping, they still loved it! The place is cute and super old. It gives a really authentic Old San Juan feel. The service was straight forward, the waiter was not bubbly but not rude either.

    Walked in here at ~8:15am for breakfast. There was not a lot of people yet; we were seated at the…read morebar. After a few minutes, people started trickling down and soon the place was close to being full. I liked the mallorca with ham, bacon, cheese! It was delicious. They looked small but they were filling. The pastries displayed at the window were inviting. If you're dining in, you have to tell your server that you're getting some pastries that are on display then you ask the person at the counter who also serves as the cashier to get them for you. The guava pastry was good. The vanilla bread with strawberry and pineapple/lemon was okay. They looked better than they tasted in my opinion. Payment for everything would be at the cashier after dining. If you're in San Juan, this is a place to try!

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    Mallorca - Mallorca w/ ham and cheese

    Mallorca w/ ham and cheese

    Mallorca - Mallorca with ham n cheese

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    Mallorca with ham n cheese

    Princesa - Cocina Cultura - Risotto

    Princesa - Cocina Cultura

    4.3(365 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$$

    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.

    This restaurant is exactly the kind of place you'd want to bring your SO to. It's very romantic,…read moreit's got a live band, and the music is loud enough to listen and enjoy, but soft enough to have conversation. The food was a joy from start to finish. I started with a drink that resembles an espresso martini, but very inspired by the locality. We shared cassava baskets filled with ropa vieja and some local cheese. This was incredible but I did find the cassava shell tough to chew. My main dish was the catch of the day, which was snapper (absolutely delightful!) the snapper was served with a dollop of mashed potatoes and tostines! Everything here was incredible though I did find two of the tostones tough to chew. Dessert was bread pudding using Mallorca bread with coconut and guava alongside a scoop of ice cream. This was a bit of a let down, but still wonderful. Service could be better? We did feel like everything took a long time due to the waiters absence. Otherwise, this place was great! Do come!

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    Princesa - Cocina Cultura - Bar - there is lovely patio dinner all around the bar.

    Bar - there is lovely patio dinner all around the bar.

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    Princesa - Cocina Cultura - Patio

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