Open 24/7, Los Pinos Cafe has different branches. One of our ride share drivers recommended this…read moreplace for good food. We went here for dinner. Service was good. Though we had some difficulty communicating with staff member who did speak English that well, another staff came to us to clarify the order. Ambiance was casual. Paella mariscos was tasty. It had a lot of seafood in it. The squid was tender (not rubbery at all!). The red snapper was huge and very good as well.

Here late Friday night, recommended by a local friend for good food. I had the Chuleta Ahumada a…read morela Parilla, basically a bone-in smoked ham chop. It was pretty good-sized, a little fatty in places, fairly salty, very flavorful, totally delicious. It came with Arroz Mamposteao, a mixture of rice and beans similar to moro but moister. (My wife says they cook the rice and beans separately, then combine them, unlike moro. Other places put bits of ripe plantains in the mix, but Los Pinos doesn't.) I also got a side of 'Amarillos', ripe plantains, what the Dominicans call Maduros. I closed up with a Vanilla Flan, which was good. Service was good. Ambiance is mostly cafe in appearance, though quieter and dimmer at the time I was there.

Many restaurants were closed for Good Friday, but Los Pinos Cafe is open "24/7," and they held true…read moreto their outdoor signage! The restaurant is located in the cute Miramar area -- also home to my favorite coffee shop, Gustos! Finding parking on Ave. Juan Ponce de León is not easy, but there are many side streets that had open parking spots. The restaurant was busy the whole time we were there, but there always seemed to be an open table. Our waiter was excellent and all the waiters we saw were bilingual. The garlic bread was ok -- tasted like garlic powder on a fluffy, lighted toasted sourdough. I had the "regular" grilled pork chops and they were the best pork chops I've ever eaten. The taste of the grill was so good and the chops were still pretty moist. My wife and kids had the churrasco skirt streak. My son said the steak at Bebo's was better, but I the steak at Los Pinos was super tender and buttery. The mofongo was so bland we didn't eat it and the amarillos (sweet plantains) were dry and lacked any caramelization on the exterior. French fries were good. As a bonus, I finally got my tres leches and it was good. I've never seen a cake oozing so much "milk" from the top of the cake when it was cut. Overall, a solid place, but Bebo's gets the win for our favorite Puerto Rican food. Regardless, I would easily return here for a meal.

The food is pretty good! Not overly flavorful and a little plain but still very fresh. Service is…read morehelpful and quick, ambiance is laid back and relaxed as it's open 24/7

I needed to take the time to write this review because people should know about our experience…read more We were a party of 10, and we were seated quickly, which we appreciated. Overall, the food was good. A few of the mofongos were a little dry, but the flavors were still good. Unfortunately, what should have been a great dinner was completely ruined by our waitress, the older lady with glasses. Throughout most of the meal, everything seemed fine. The problem started when it was time to pay. She repeatedly tried to pressure us into leaving the tip on the credit card. We politely told her we would be leaving a cash tip instead, but she became visibly upset. She even blurted out that we "better be good for her pockets," which was incredibly unprofessional. I have absolutely no problem tipping and always believe in rewarding good service. What I don't appreciate is being pressured or guilted into leaving a tip. Do your job well, treat your guests with respect, and appreciate whatever people choose to leave. That's how it should work. As we were trying to settle the bill and pay back the person who had covered the entire check, she constantly hovered over our table, huffing and puffing. She even brought the receipt back to us and pointed out what the tip "was supposed to be." It was uncomfortable, aggressive, and completely inappropriate. By the end of the experience, I was so disappointed that I almost wanted to take the cash tip we left and give it directly to the cooks because they were the ones who deserved the recognition. To make matters even worse, as we were leaving, one of the men in our party was standing near the restroom waiting for someone. The waitress walked up to him, said, "Move," and physically pushed him out of the way as she walked past. He handled the situation respectfully and didn't react, but no customer should ever be spoken to or treated that way. The food was enjoyable, but the service from the older lady with glasses ruined the entire experience. No customer should ever feel pressured, intimidated, or disrespected over a tip. I hope management addresses this so future guests don't have the same experience.

If I can make this into a Yelp learned lesson, I hope others learn from my mistake turned into a…read moregreat find. I saw a Yelp page for El Sabroso Lechón in the San Juan area. When we got there exactly to the location, the business was not there. My daughter asked me if I checked the review's and I said they were good. She said no, what she meant was, when was the last review and it was more than 5 years ago. Yelp in PR is not used as widely as in the contiguous US. Here if the last posted review is more than 2-3 years, I would double check to see if they are still around. Luckily there are several restaurants in the area and we found Chicharrón. Still Puerto Rican food, but well worth it. We finally got to have steak, like a ribeye. It was huge. Probably more than 16oz and trimmed the way I do it at home with large amounts of fat cap for better flavor. The Ribeye was under $50 which back home, the size would be well over $75. It came along with rice mixed with blood sausage crumbles that added so much flavor. Then we got a pork trio, also amazing. As usual we ordered the Chuletta kan kan and I think we got a slice so thick and so big it was a whole piece of a hog. Just that alone would have filled us up, but I'm a big back when on vacation. So we also ordered some tostones and stuffed avocado. The tostones we tried different was the bread fruit tostones besides the traditional plantain tostones. The bread fruit was very different but in a good way. The service was great. Thanks to my son who is our translator, we managed to not order something e didn't want. If I left it up only to my Spanish, we probably would be eating something we've never heard of. Highly recommend going to Placita, santurce and check out the night life and the many restaurants.

My wife and I visited San Juan and found La Central on date night. What a great spot! The food and…read moreservice are fantastic! I ordered my typical old-fashioned and just by chance got to see it being prepared. What a treat! The bartender mixed while the server finalized the preparation by manually marking the ice cube with the restaurant logo, peeling the orange and twisting the garnish and adding a cherry. Finished product was great! We ordered an Empanada appetizer and both had Filet Steak. I had sweet plantains prepared in a sweet cinnamon sauce and my wife had Parmesan potatoes. Both were delicious! Big fan of La Central!

La Central is a decent choice if you're already visiting Distrito T-Mobile, want something more…read moreupscale, and aren't concerned about the price. I would not make a special trip for the restaurant alone because the food is simply too hit or miss. The chicken was easily the best thing I had. The skin had a beautiful dark, caramelized glaze with real charcoal blistering, and it was delicious. Unfortunately, the sides were a different story. The Brussels sprouts were so hard and undercooked that they were nearly inedible, while the other sides were mediocre at best. My spouse's steak was decent, but honestly no better than one from LongHorn Steakhouse at a fraction of the price. Service was timely and our server was friendly, but it felt more like standard table service than fine dining. As first-time guests, we expected some guidance through the menu and a few recommendations. The hostess was dismissive and later had a loud argument with a customer who asked to move from a table placed unnecessarily close to another couple in an almost empty restaurant. Whatever the disagreement, the entire dining room should not have heard it. At this price point, every dish should be high-quality and carefully prepared. It's strange that one item could be fantastic while another was borderline inedible. If money isn't an issue, it may be worth trying while enjoying Distrito. However, if your trip budget only allows for one fine-dining experience, I would skip La Central.

My best friend introduced me to this restaurant and it did not disappoint! Besides the fact that I…read moregot to embrace the most powerful view, the food was delicious and service was great. Can't wait to go back!

Stopped in for some food with a beach view. This restaurant is in Pinones it was our first stop…read moreafter arriving at the airport. The dining is outside to enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach. This restaurant is known more for seafood. They also have typical fried foods. A full bar, beer and drinks. I had white rice, beans, and chicken with garlic and peppers. Others in my party had conch and pulp salads we had alcapurrias and sorrullitos de maiz. We all enjoyed the flavorfullnes of the fried foods. My plate the chicken, rice and beans was just ok. It tasted bland and the rice was clumpy and hard. This is a seafood restaurant and everyone else seemed pleased with their seafood dishes. I wouldn't order my dish again.

Look, were we at an alcapurria spot ordering pastelillos? Yes. Do we regret it? Absolutely not…read more We got one each of vegetariano, cebolla y queso, pollo, and guayaba con queso. The vegetariano was mid, but the other three? No complaints. But honestly, the food is only part of the story here. The vibe is everything. Salsa playing, high energy, warm service. We rolled in late and hungry, looking for sweet refuge from La Placita crowds, and they welcomed us like we belonged there. The music started out mixed, but at some point it shifted to Contra La Corriente front to back. We were enjoying our pastelillos, singing along to No Me Conoces, minding our own business when... el apagón. Not the whole Placita, just a couple spots including this one. The staff didn't miss a beat. Flashlights came out, mood lighting appeared, and nobody rushed us. We finished our food. We paid. We left happy. 5 stars because some experiences are bigger than the sum of their parts. This was one of them.

This is not a polished, Instagram-perfect restaurant and that's exactly the point. That's why I…read morelove it so much. Tucked inside La Placita de Santurce, its a small, casual, almost hidden spot that's usually packed with locals. Think plastic chairs, outdoor tables, music playing and a constant flow of people coming in for a quick bite or drink. Feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a restaurant. I've been coming here for years and this is what I've learned, take it from a local. For a quick bite, alcapurrias are a MUST -- especially beef or crab. Also the "pastelillos" are amazing-- corn beef, chorizo, morcilla... Everything freshly made to order. Now, if you want to sit down and enjoy an authentic Puerto Rican meal, here are some of my favorites: chuletas fritas, chicharrones de pollo, bistec encebollado and carne frita-- of course with a side of rice and beans or tostones for the win. Bottom line: you come here for flavor and authenticity, not comfort. Enjoy

This time around I decided to try the ribs. They were covered in a guava BBQ sauce which was really…read moregood. The ribs themselves were fall off the bone soft and juicy. I enjoyed every bite. Last time my complaint was the slow service. This time around it was was no different. They were slow to bring the food. The difference was that this time the restaurant was full. So, based on two visits I'll say don't come if your if a hurry, but the wait is more than worth it.

Service was very friendly. We had delicious fish tacos and tasty mofongo relleno with ceviche.read more

OUT OF TOWNERS!! I went to this restaurant because the restaurant across the street was closed, and…read morethat was what I previously did research on as far as a meal !! next door was open, so I stopped by and the service was nice, but I have one complaint... I was about to order the shrimp and rice off of their menu, which is listed for $24, this is my first time being in Puerto Rico, so I thought to ask the server what would he recommend and he recommended shrimp in Mofongo... I assumed it would be similar price... considering it's still shrimp with a side when I got the bill I was charged $26 for just SHRIMP ... if I enjoyed my meal, I probably would not be as upset about this price but $26 for eight shrimp is absolutely absurd! Especially considering you have a entire meal that comes with shrimp and rice for 24... I'm usually not the type of person to cause complaints in a restaurant, but I definitely asked for clarification from a manager.. and he assured me that that price was correct... I absolutely did not care for them Mofongo... which I was anticipating trying because a lot of people have recommended it. theirs was very dry and firm. I definitely tried it with a open mind and others might have a different opinion than me. ...The shrimp was very good but not $26 good‍ .... The shrimp were average size they were not large or jumbo. ... for reference a side of shrimp where I am from (georiga) is about 10 maybe $15. I do get that I am in a touristy area so prices might be inflated. ... but that price just doesn't seem ethical. I also ordered a drink that tasted like cough medicine and the server was very nice with getting the drink replaced , lastly i ordered a piece of chocolate cake that is listed on the website to come with "snack and chocolate" and it was just a piece of cake in a box all in all I would write this restaurant a 1 ... definitely not worth returning to nothing was WOW, maybe I should have tried something else, but I don't feel like the food I got was worth what I paid‼

Un lugar al frente de un malecón y vista majestuosa del viejo San Juan; y cerca del pier para…read morellegar a pie. Un servicio ameno, la espera por una mesa fue como un relámpago, en segundos. Nuestra mesera Paula su servicio fue carismático y atento. Flipe con los chorizos en salsa de vino tinto y especias criollas. Los camarones parecían unas gambas, muy ricas es su punto de sabor de ajo no fue invasivo. Fue majestuoso en boca. Y que decir de la chuleta Can Can, sencillamente sublime, crocante, jugosa, el punto de sal único. 20 de 10. Maridaje cerveza local Medalla y cerveza sin alcohol Heineken 0.0. Sin embargo, hay cócteles de autor y tradicionales.