This place looks really casual and understated from outside but the food is actually so delicious…read more We had several ceviches, the pollo à la plancha, and dessert. There's tons of cocktails and beers to choose from. The service was lovely, our server was fun and nice and helped us celebrate a birthday in the group with a candle and a dessert, and he even brought us blankets when he noticed we were cold. We went to many restaurants, some way fancier than this place, and yet the meal I had here is the one I wish I could revisit the most!

Ambience is great and cozy, we came here for late lunch. There's outdoor and indoor seating, not…read morecrowded. They have extensive collection of wines and drinks at the back of the restaurants. We ordered: Ceviche Mixto (5/5): very fresh, comes with squid, shrimp, fish, sweet potato and fried corn. Rice with beans (5/5): very flavourful, wish there's an option of the side rice dish that comes with meat. But overall pretty great, flavourful and not greasy. Spicy crab with potato (4/5): thought it's a deep fried potato croquette with spicy crab but it's a mashed potato dish. Very creamy, not spicy. If you like mayo dish you'll like this. Overall, it's a chill restaurant for seafood and chill meals. No dress code, clean and neat dining ambience.

This adorable breakfast/lunch nook was perfect. Smiling helpful ladies and good food! Our batista…read moremade a beautiful cappuccino, and we both enjoyed our breakfast. I had an omlette with very tasty toasted bread, and my husband had harina de maiz and fruit. (First time for the harina which is a sweet corn porridge, hopefully we can find it state side).

Excellent!!! I specially loved their little beef empanadillas. Sabrosisimas!!! The best I ever had…read more The Peruvian food is riquísima!!! Chaufa mixta, with palta salad, or a seafood jelly and dessert..alfajores..Brutal! Buen Provecho!!! Toby Ramos, San Juan, Puerto Rico

The service and food are exceptional! I discovered this restaurant in November and knew I had to…read morestop in again this trip. I will be back!

Terrible, slow service. Oversalted food. Stupid loud music... overpricee too. Do not recommend.read more

I came to visit from Texas and my friend and I found this spot. We were an hour early but they let…read moreus in anyways and attended to our needs. The owner called the store as o had called to let them know we thought they opened at 4pm. We order our food and it was beyond amazing. Customer service was beyond exceptional as it was raining and they let us in early. Definitely a place to visit as the food is great and everyone was so awesome and kind. While you are in PR you MUST COME ANS COSIT HERE!

The food portions were big enough for several people and we definitely ordered more than we could…read moreeat. Service was friendly and fast. It's a small place but only one other table was occupied. The flavors were an interesting take on Italian cooking, Asia and Peru... with spices from around the world. It was very interesting!

I ordered through Uber Eats to avoid the bland food at my hotel and I had the best fish ceviche…read more(pictured) and beef empanadas (not pictured - I ate them b4 I remembered to take a photo) I have had in a long while. I grew up eating conch salad (aka ceviche) in the Bahamas - so ceviche is my thing! There was love in the food and the presentation even with delivery was excellent. I can only imagine that the in-person service and ambiance match the quality of the food. I will definitely order or visit again before I leave San Juan.

I loved this place. Nice chill vibe. Good place to eat or just hang and drink. Perfect spot for a…read moreFriday or Saturday night with friends. It might seem it's all outdoor seating but they have an inside area with a few tables and the bar. The food is ordered outside. No waiters. My husband and I shared the combo plate which had chicharrones de pescado, ceviche, and yucca fries. Portion was good to share. We also ordered a beef empanada. Everything was delicious but what I liked most were the yucca fries. I am definitely coming back.

So far for 6 months living Puerto Rico i have yet to be whelmed. Underwhelmed yes. But truly…read moresatisfied by the offer not so much. Then again I'm coming from SoCal. But this is a place i can be proud to visit with anyone. The food is well prepared and impressive. Not sure it would stand out in LA but it could compete just fine. Great find. Have been here three times now and not disappointed in the least

The food was really good. They have all that you want Peruvian. The people are really nice.read more

I've been spoiled by their service. The best, kindest, incredibly personable staff. I heart…read morethem!!!! I got in touch via IG because I wanted to see if they'd be able to accommodate our vegan, veg, mushroom/walnut/egg allergy situation with their smaller menu. They assured us we're in good hands and upon learning we're celebrating bdays, they asked for details on the bday boy/girl. Then on the day, they gave us a menu that was custom for them - replete with their accomodations and also 2 special cocktails by their names We tried all vegetarian and one pescatarian dishes, matcha ginger cake with sesame ice creams, and 4 cocktails (got their house espresso martini with soy sauce and miso X2 because of how addicting it is!). Go here! Amazing Nikkei cuisine (jap/peru)

Amazing dining experience. Staff was very knowledgeable and selected several dishes for us to try…read more Food was delicious with a nice variety of flavors. Would highly recommend.

PHENOMENAL This is…read morenot just a restaurant, this is a dining experience. This is upscale elegance in a relaxed environment. This is global techniques blended with locally sourced Puerto Rican ingredients. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcome. I was there to celebrate my birthday (a reservation is a must). I asked if I could be seated in a different section of the restaurant, and even though they were packed, they said absolutely and found me a lovely seat in the bar area. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive. I suffer from severe food allergies but wanted to experience their tasting menu. My server spoke to the chef directly and then took the time to walk me through every option. I TRULY appreciated that they did not take anything off the menu but rather told me how they could adjust for my allergies. That is very rare and so very much appreciated that they went that extra mile for me. I highly recommend the tasting menu. It's 5 courses and they give you 3 options to choose from, within each course. And for the price ($85), a great value. Everything was delicious but I highly recommend the Breadfruit Gnocchi, Rainbow Runner Crudo, and Criollo Duck Mofongo. Chefs kiss! What I also noticed was, even though they were insanely busy, they didn't make you feel rushed. The invited you to savor the experience - which I did. Next time you are in San Juan, make a reservation and go. You won't be disappointed!

Cocina Abierta was literally downstairs from where we were staying, so it was an easy choice for…read moredinner. They have a lovely outdoor seating area, but we opted to sit inside for the ambiance, which turned out to be a great call. Service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive, and gave great recommendations. We decided to go all in on the $85 per person tasting menu. The food ranged from good to very good, and there was a *lot* of it. Standout dishes for me were the ceviche and the desserts, both of which were exceptional. The beef empanadas and breadfruit gnocchi were also highlights. My one criticism is that the tasting menu didn't feel particularly cohesive. We started with yellowfin tuna, moved on to wood-roasted fish, then suddenly shifted into Italian territory with breadfruit gnocchi in a rich buttery sauce before continuing on to beef steak and duck. Individually, many of the dishes were delicious, but together they felt more like a sampler of the restaurant's assortment of dishes rather than a thoughtfully sequenced tasting menu with a clear theme or progression. That said, the quality of the food, generous portions, and outstanding service made for a very enjoyable evening. If you're looking to experience a wide range of the kitchen's offerings, Cocina Abierta delivers.

This is our go-to Peruvian restaurant. It always manages to hit the spot. This time around we…read moreinvited my parents to meet us for dinner here. They were both pleased by the food. We started out with the papa a la Huancaína and the ceviche de pescado. I must admit that even though I'd been here multiple times, I'd never had the ceviche. Embarrassing, I know. It was very good. Perfectly prepared, imo. I liked the inclusion of canchas, which provided some crunch. The papa a la Huancaína was also excellent. It was my mom's favorite dish. I also decided to order the Pisco Sour, which was good. For the main course, we all went with the saltados (stir fry dishes). My dad and wife got the lomo saltado, my mom went with the pollo saltado, and I had the tallarines (noodles) saltados de carne. As I mentioned earlier, they were all hits. The only one who broke rank was our son. He went with the fish nuggets and loved them. He is coming around to fish, at least in nugget form. As long as they keep delivering we will continue to come back.

This is my favorite Peruvian restaurant in PR. The food is so good. I love their ají de gallina and…read morelomo saltado. Portions are good, even when you order takeout.