absolutely amazing place. the service knowledgeable, beyond helpful and accommodating. the food is perfectly cooked and presented in glorious fashion. we had the grouper, the mahi-mahi, the gazpacho , the french onion soup and the tiramisu... several beverages as well. we loved the vibe , felt authentic and personal. highly recommended read more

Luisa - tiramisu and the face of tastebud speechlessness - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Atención fue súper agradable, mi plato a pesar que visualmente no llama tanto la atención, estuvo delicioso. 10/10 en cuanto sabor y calidad de comida. Ambiente súper acogedor y amable. Definitivamente regresaría. read more

Luisa - Halibut en blue cheese - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Luisas did not disappoint. A hidden gem here in El Condado. The service and food were excellent! The restaurant has a great vibe and the server was on point. Definitely will be back real soon. read more

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Amazing food! Very good Italian restaurant, I highly recommend trying this place. The wine selection is also incredible, many options to choose from. The service was excellent, very fast as well. Ambiance is very chill and relaxing. I recommend making a reservation. We ordered Carpaccio for our appetizer and it was delicious! The entrees came out hot and within a good amount of time. All the meals were filling and very tasty. I would definitely come back again to try more of their food and wine. read more

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This place was a disappointment!!! Why everyone hypes this place BLOWS my mind! Reservations super easy to get in not hard like was told!!! But he bread and butter was like the star of the show honestly Started with the carpaccio has to be the worst I have ever had in my life and that is saying something !!!! 2nd got the Peruvian ceviche it had no spice at all I have had a lot of Peruvian ceviche and it wasn't horrible but it was amazing either it missed spice !!!! The empanadas were good specially with the sauce !!! The paella was delicious and specially something different considering it was noddles not rice !!!! read more

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Luisa is located in Condado and maybe that is why they feel the need to charge $7 dollars for regular water. Today we only went for a glass of wine each and had a small salad and a sepias appetizer. Our bill was close to $100.00 not sure it was worth it! read more

Over it was fine, but not sure I'd go back. I was dining solo and they automatically shunted me to the bar without the offer of a table. I enjoyed the chill techno music in the background, but overall I had the impression they didn't really want me there and I was an imposition - nothing I can directly cite but more the vibe, maybe because I'm a visitor to PR and not a native? Gimlet cocktail was good. Bronzino was played beautifully but flavor was just fine - nothing to write home about. Could've skipped the mashed potatoes and realized everything I ordered was stark white with no color on the plate, maybe that was my problem. Overall fine but skippable. read more

This was delicious - I was most impressed by the ambiance and vibe of this restaurant. Super romantic spot for a date night and the food was great too. Wish the pasta didn't fill me up so much so I could have saved room for dessert as they had a great menu of selections but nonetheless we will be back next time we are in town. Not pictured - my husbands steak that was cooked to perfection he says. He ate it too fast! read more

Luisa - Linguine with shrimp - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Came here with my local guide, as it is one of her favorite spots to dine in San Juan, and I can see why. More of an upscale atmosphere, reservations are definitely recommended! I opted for the filet, ordered medium, and it came out to my liking! The service was very good and welcoming. If you come here, plan to take your time as this is no in and out place, more like an experience! read more

Luisa - Filet cooked medium was good! - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

First time visit was perfect. Waiter was super nice and attentive plus helpful with the menu. The hostess was great and made a reservation for us and was so friendly. We had the Cuban palomilla steak, empanadas, avocado and rice and beans. All were so tasty. The steak was perfect and a little crispy which was awesome. The empanada hot sauce was great on the steak too! This is a hidden gem and a new favorite place in Condado. read more

Great place. No regrets Good food Attentive employees Valet parking Nice decoration Comfortable read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. The food and service were excellent. However, they sell you a bottle of wine and then charge you a $35 dollars corking fee for opening the marked up wine you just bought from them. I have never seen anything like this. I hope it was a mistake. I have been to thousands of restaurants and was only charged a corking fee when I brought my own wine. UPDATE: the manager saw my review and immediately contacted me apologizing for the error and issued me a refund. I will be back .... The food is just awesome read more

0 star please! The rudest staff and terrible service. They sell you leftover. I had the worst dining experience at Luisa Restaurant in San Juan last night. When I requested water, the waiter poured glasses for my dad and me from an already opened half-bottle of Evian, then took the bottle away. When my husband joined us and asked for water, they poured him half a glass from the same bottle, which ran out, and finally brought a new sealed bottle and left it on the table. To my surprise, I was charged for two full bottles of water ($14) despite only receiving one sealed bottle and half of another (likely leftover from another table). Thinking it might have been a mistake, I called the restaurant to clarify and expected an apology or at least a reasonable explanation. Instead, I was met with shockingly rude and dismissive behavior from multiple female staff members who answered the phone. They spoke to me in an accusatory tone, made excuses, and even mocked me when I requested an apology. One of them sarcastically said, "Oh, you want an apology?" and another responded in the most unprofessional and condescending tone, "Oh, we apologize bula bula." This behavior is disgusting and unacceptable, especially for a restaurant that markets itself as a high-end establishment. The staff's complete lack of professionalism, respect, and common decency left me appalled. They refused to refund the tip I left, even though the issue stemmed from poor service, and only agreed to refund the bottle if I physically returned to the restaurant--a ridiculous and inconvenient demand. It's 2025, and I never expected to experience such appalling service and unprofessionalism in a so-called upscale restaurant. To be treated this way as a paying customer is revolting. It's clear this restaurant does not value its patrons or understand basic hospitality. Avoid this place at all costs if you value respectful and honest service--you won't find it here. read more

Luisa - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I visited Luisa a few months ago on the last night of my trip and had dinner with a friend. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pics! But the service was excellent and the restaurant definitely gives an elegant vibe. Great for date night or celebrating a special occasion. Highly recommend making a reservation. This was easy to get to from my hotel in Condado. I would definitely visit again on my next visit to PR! read more

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The setting is romantic and the food is good. Overall, a nice spot to bring a date. It seems they have a rotating menu, but it is safe to say they lean favorably on Spanish inspired dishes plus steaks. There is private parking across the street plus valet parking for $3. We had Callos Madrileños for appetizer. I would say this was our favorite dish. Together with the complimentary bread to soak up the sauce... delicious. Add wine and you have a winning combo. As for the wine, they have a small cellar (not really a cellar) where guests can enter and pick their wine. Bring it to the table and the server will open it. For our main course I had the NY Strip. It was about 10-12oz and came on a sizzling stone plate. It was cooked to my liking, medium rare. I thought it could have had a bit more salt but still good. My wife didn't agree. She thought it was way too under seasoned. She had the trout with Iberian ham. We both thought it was average. We don't usually order dessert but since it was date night we went for the full experience and got the crème brûlée. Excellent choice. Our server Ana Violeta did a nice job. read more

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Food was good however the restaurant has deceitful practices. We spent about $55 on each meal ($150 dinner) and when the bill came we noticed that the restaurant added a $7 charge for each 6 ounce cup of water and $4 for a piece of bread. At no time did the waitress mention they charge $7 for each cup of water! Or that they would charge for a piece of bread! so you could imagine our surprise. These are typically included with the meal so we felt taken advantage of. We wouldn't have mind paying but for them not to disclose it was very disappointing, not happy about the dishonest practice and do not recommend due to how they nickel and dime you for the simplest things. There are much better restaurants in the area that treat their guests better and have equally good food or better. read more

Service was outstanding, considering we were a large group (more than 6) Food was not memorable (the octopus appetizer was excellent) and presentation (of the main dishes) lacked. Also in my view overpriced. Atmosphere is chic and trendy, Decor is really nice. read more

Luisa - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Place itself is absolutely gorgeous - lots of eating with a spacious and high end bar area. Wish they had print menus but in the meantime they're using QR codes. I went around 4pm and was able to be seated immediately at the bar with no reservation. The bartender was very friendly and kind. I ordered a tanqueray martini and it came exactly the way I wanted it. Glassware was stunning (yes I'm a nerd that cares about stuff like that). I also ordered the ceviche appetizer - around $12 or so - that I thought was amazing and a big portion for the price. Fish was delicious and very fresh. Overall would def go back - was very happy with my experience. read more

Luisa - Ceviche and martini - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The hostess with the bob haircut was extremely rude, rolling her eyes at us throughout our entire visit. Despite making a reservation for 7:30 PM, we were told to wait on the side for almost 30 minutes before being seated. What's the point of making a reservation if it's not honored? Every time she walked past us, she rolled her eyes, making us feel incredibly uncomfortable and unwelcome. To make matters worse, there was also a blonde hostess with a bob cut who kept smirking at us, clearly showing favoritism toward other guests. It was obvious that this place caters to white patrons, while the rest of us were treated as an afterthought. This place tries to act high-end and pretentious, but the staff's stuck-up and unprofessional attitude completely ruins the experience. That being said, our waiter was absolutely wonderful--super sweet, attentive, and the only saving grace of the night. What was supposed to be a special celebration for the bride-to-be ended up feeling disappointing and uncomfortable. Our last night in Puerto Rico was far from what we had envisioned. read more

Wonderful menu offerings. Great wine selection. Nice atmosphere. Definitely will go again.

Let me start with Ana Violeta. She helped us walk through the menu and the wine list. She was terrific. What an asset to the restaurant! Second the quality of the food... WOW! We started with the ham croquettes and the sepia al ajillo! Wow. Wish I had a bigger stomach. Amazing. Then after that I had the lamb chops. And to end the crème brûlée. If you're visiting the island, try it! read more

Excellent experience with Hostess Kiara Torres, a true Professional. Awesome food, good drinks and great vibe. However the server was not straightforward; tried to make us believe we had not ordered what we ordered... so sad and so unnecessary... This Server is bringing a great restaurant down... read more

Luisa - Very nice - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Came from a hotel recommendation. Great drinks and food. Server was very friendly and attentive. I loved that you could pick out your own bottle of wine from the cellar! Will definitely be back. read more

Luisa - Great espresso martinis! - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

We went with a large group. It might have received 5 stars with a smaller group of people. We had about 9 people. The drinks were slow to be severed and came out with the appetizers. We ordered the beef carpaccio, the octopus, the croquettes, and the charcuterie board. All of the items were great. The croquettes were some of the best I've ever had. For my main course I got the halibut. It was done perfectly and was very good. I would go back for the food. It was all so fresh and delicious. Great spot for a nice dinner if you are in the area. read more

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What a nice hidden gem that the locals are well aware of. Service was impeccable and food very good. Nice decor and vibe and close to area hotels in Condado. Highly recommend read more

Luisa - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The croquetas were to die for! I could had far too many of them so be careful. The food is very very good great for sharing. Busy location especially on the weekend so plan accordingly. read more

Had really high hopes for this restaurant, but sadly it wasn't as good as I heard. This was my last meal in San Juan and it wasn't terrible but it wasn't great either. The few cocktails I had were pretty good, but the food fell short. Octopus was over cooked and was extremely crunchy. The wontons were pretty good, especially that sauce . Dover sole was just decent, nothing special. I'll come back here when I visit again to try other things on the menu and hopefully change my review to 5 stars. read more

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This place was recommended by some relatives. My husband and I left our son with a sitter and came here for a date night. The restaurant is perfect dates. The décor is very lovely. The interior designer did a wonderful job. This is not a casual restaurant. It is on the fancier side. Most people, mainly locals, were dressed up. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the food. It was hit or miss. Our appetizers and dessert were hits. I really enjoyed them. However, I felt they missed on the main courses. I had the trout with Iberian ham. It was okay, but it was a little cold. My husband had a steak. He liked it, but when I tried it I thought is was very under seasoned. I don't know, maybe we were unlucky. I won't write this place off because I did really like the appetizer and dessert and it is a nice restaurant. I will like to give it a second chance. read more

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I came with a large group that was seated after we missed our reservation by half an hour. Unfortunately, the service was not great. We had to ask the waiter multiple times for drinks, for utensils, for condiments, and much else. At first, we thought it was a language difference as only about 3 of the 10 spoke Spanish and only 1 of them are fluent. To top it off, despite asking our waiter to confirm ingredients of a chosen dish because we had someone with a food intolerance, we still got a dish that she took a bite of and could taste the ingredient in question. Not only was the waiter not remorseful at such a terrible mistake but we didn't realize until after we'd handed over a card to pay that he had still charged us for the dish that she couldn't eat. Food was fine - we had much more flavorful food from places like La Cuerva del Mar and Metropol Hato Rey. When it came time to pay, the waiter still insisted on getting a full 20% tip in passable English that he had chosen NOT to use the entire night - instead of the 15% and 18% options. More interestingly enough, some of us had put down cash and after I repeatedly told him that the bill itself would be covered by cash and card, he kept asking whether the cash was his tip. It was so shameless that a few of us started to laugh. I don't think I've ever seen anyone act like this - and my little sister and a few of my friends were in the service industry. Needless to say, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to any of my visiting friends (or strangers, hence me posting here) for a sit-down dinner. Look elsewhere! read more

This place has a great ambiance, great for special occasions!! Their drinks are strong and very affordable! Food was overall delicious, the carpaccio de res was wonderful! The octopus was very tender and well cooked but the seasoning was not my favorite. The empanada was highly recommended by the waitress but we found it to be nothing special, and don't recommend! The skirt steak (churrasco) and lamb chops were both great and very well cooked. We also got the seafood paella and it was the second best paella we have every had (short of one we had in Barcelona) Service was great!! read more

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Thoroughly disappointed celebrating my birthday here where Paola, the manager didn't make it special in anyway. We ordered over $200 worth of food and did not appreciate the automatic 20% gratuity added. If you want to celebrate your special day, do not expect anything extra here. The food was good and they used our birthday candles for the desserts we ordered. I highly recommend the Cocina Abierta restaurant who comped all our bottled waters and sang Happy Birthday with passion. The food is MUCH better there and they were extremely welcoming. read more

Luisa - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Food was good here and staff was really nice friendly. Go for it guys. Fine dine in PR. Highly recommended. read more

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Great food and awesome service. Ask for Victoria. The wine selection and prices were great. Fully enjoyed my dinner. read more

Luisa - Spanish Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The food and service were outstanding, but the seafood paella was perfection! Not to be missed. Everything we tried was great, and we tried most of the menu. read more

Food was amazing, probably one of the best meals I've had in San Juan. There was a wait because we went for lunch on a Friday without reservations, but the service was great at the bar and once we sat down. The restaurant is decorated very beautifully, and you feel as though you've stepped in somewhere else. Would definitely come again just to eat the churrasco again. read more

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a little pricy but was worth it! the octopus & ship salad was delicious! we then shared the cod over chickpea stew and some tostones and were very satisfied. the albariño that they offer by the glass was also delicious. service was good as well. definitely a more elegant spot would dress a little nicely to have dinner here. hope to be back soon! read more

I just had a great meal at Luisa! The food was authentic Puerto Rican food with so much flavor. I highly recommend it!!

Ooooh Luisa is a vibe AND satisfied my appetite for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine! It's definitely date night approved or even if you just wanna dress up nice and feast with your girls but just know it's definitely a notch up from casual dining. They start you out with bread which is great if you came in with a bit of an appetite like myself lol. Staff is very friendly and even engaged with us to find out where we were from, how our trip was going, and hilariously our server was adamant on taking an usie haha. The crab stuffed crepes were DIVINE and I'm glad I went with my intuition because when I asked my server his opinion on them he said, "they're not for me" - I would have missed out! My friend really enjoyed her paella as well. Thank you Luisa for restoring our appetite for great authentic PR cuisine! PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID restrictions, the earlier you dine the better, since restaurants seem to close earlier than hours are stated on Google. Also parking is tight in the area, but they do offer $3 valet which is a steal compared to the upper U.S.! read more

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This place is absolutely delicious. Must visit here at least once in condado. It's a fancy restaurant. Food was incredible. Service was great. Server gave recommendations and was attentive. Salmon was good however the sauce on it was a bit salty for me. The sweet plantains were so good. The shrimp linguini was very light not heavy at all and the shrimp was THICKKKKK. There was a good amount of shrimp on it it. The seafood paella was good as well. They serve it to you in portions so the skillet doesn't take up the whole table space. The tuna appetizer is a must try as well. The ham croquettes were also delicious. The fried cheese was ok. Nothing special. The bread came out super warm but whipped butter it was so good! The ice cream was not creamy at all. Very icy. Wasn't a fan. Overall very delicious apps and entrees read more

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Food was good. Portions and pricing were appropriate. The ambiance very nice - the decor is simple yet inviting. The service left a lot to be desired. From the beginning, when I was making my reservation, I was notified that there was a 2-3 hour limit on tables, to which I replied that was fine, as my husband and I had somewhere to be after dinner. Upon our arrival, we noticed there were plenty of tables available. The drinks and food arrived promptly and then everything went downhill. The server approached our table repeatedly - not in a good way - even asking if he could take away my plate WHILE I WAS STILL EATING FROM IT, and interrupting our conversation every time. Overall, we felt unwelcome and rushed and the server came off as intrusive. read more