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    Playa Papaya

    3.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Very fresh and healthy spot, somehow....no papaya on the menu despite the name of the place

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    Cute little spot. The food was SO GOOD. Wanted a good brunch spot and this one was definitely it

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    Musa - Guava ribs with tostones !!!! Excellent  Award winning ribs

    Musa

    4.2(302 reviews)
    1.7 km
    $$

    Amazing! The whole experience from beginning to end was…read moregreat! The cocktails are delicious and the food was out of this world. Perfect date night restaurant. I recommend making a reservation online before heading there since the restaurant does get busy. We'll visit again next time we are in PR. Thank you!

    We found this spot online and were sooo excited to give it a try. After our experience, I'm…read moreguessing that they are paying for reviews or positively review bombing themselves, because the experience here is genuinely so horrible (and everyone around us felt the same way) that these reviews do not accurately reflect the restaurant at all. We sat down for dinner at 7:45 and did not receive our drinks until 8:20, even though we put in our order as soon as we sat down... and asked politely how much longer until our drinks would come out... twice. Food did not come out for an hour and half, it was cold by the time we got it. Mac and cheese is not great cold. The ribs are extremely overcooked and like eating beef jerky. Drinks were okay, but by the time we got them everyone's cocktails were watered down, as well as the soft drinks. The ambiance was not great either since everyone around us was visibly frustrated by the wait times and lack of service, a table across flagged the waitress multiple times to ask where their stuff was. The food was decent, but again, cold. The wait times were no joke. We wrapped up our 7:45 dinner around 10, simply because of how long it took to be served. Our waitress came to our table maybe 3 times total, we would have to stand and find her to figure out where our food/drinks were. They were also out of a good majority of items on the menu when we tried to order them. Overall I unfortunately don't recommend! Price, service, and food are not great.

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    Musa - Seating area

    Seating area

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    Pinky’s - French toast

    Pinky’s

    4.5(262 reviews)
    0.6 km
    $$

    Today was our final breakfast in Puerto Rico, and we finally made it to Pinky's with no wait for a…read moretable! I was so excited because I'd heard so many great things, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Be aware that this is a very small restaurant with only about 15-20 seats, so it fills up quickly. We arrived with no wait, but by the time we were eating, there was already a long line outside. Also, if you're in a hurry, this may not be the best choice. Everything is made fresh from scratch, so the food does take a while to come out. Service is definitely on island time, but once the food arrives, you'll understand why--it's well worth the wait. I ordered the California Surfer wrap, and wow...it was absolutely amazing! Everyone in our group raved about their meals, and the fresh-squeezed orange juice was out of this world. I'm honestly sad we only made it here once during our week in Puerto Rico. I would absolutely come back again and highly recommend Pinky's to anyone looking for a fresh, delicious breakfast. Just come with a little patience--you'll be rewarded with an outstanding meal

    Items were a huge hit or small miss for us at Pinky's- definitely get a wrap because mine was…read moreamazing and all of the wraps around us looked amazing as well. (I had the big blonde) . It was also awesome that they had so many sauces to pick from! My partner said his French toast was just ok. But we both agreed- the mango Batista- PERFECTION. We came home and immediately tried to recreate it. In my opinion though, this place is far too small. Everyone is shoved together. Maybe next time we'll get wraps and a mango Batista to go!

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    Pinky’s - Small space for seating

    Small space for seating

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    Semilla Kitchen & Bar - Dumplings

    Semilla Kitchen & Bar

    4.4(264 reviews)
    1.3 km
    $$

    We really enjoyed our visit to Semilla. The menu had a nice variety of dishes, and after a fairly…read morelong vacation up to that point, it was refreshing to find a place that blended flavors and influences from multiple cultures instead of another menu that looked much like the last place. Everything we ordered was very good, and on an extremely hot day, I was especially appreciative of how well the A/C was keeping up. I was actually a little cold--and I'm never cold. It felt so nice after getting overheated right before we got there. One thing I noticed while wandering around Old San Juan is that some restaurants likely survive on location and foot traffic alone, while others earn people seeking them out. Semilla definitely felt like the latter. It's tucked just around the corner from some of the busiest pedestrian areas, so it felt like we escaped the crowds for a little while without actually going very far. Overall, I'd happily come back. If you're staying nearby and looking for a good meal without being surrounded by the busiest tourist crowds, Semilla is well worth checking out.

    Our server was so kind and attentive! She just moved here from LA I forgot her name but props to…read moreher she was awesome!! The drinks were strong I was stumbling out of there lol, but it was a perfect place to watch the USA vs Bosnia game. We all had a different semillosa, I highly recommend the passion fruit or pineapple. For appetizers we had the dumplings, tuna tostones, and ropa vieja turnovers. The star of the show were the turnovers!! The meat was tender and perfectly paired with the empanada crust. Dumplings were okay a little dry but packed with flavor. The tuna was soft and buttery with a delicious glaze. My dad ordered the breaded veal but he didn't end up liking it, however my fiance got the chicken carbonara and he said you must try.

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    Semilla Kitchen & Bar - My cute ducky bag I designed inside the restaurant

    My cute ducky bag I designed inside the restaurant

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    Chocolate mouse and tres leches

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    Cocina Abierta - Second Course

    Cocina Abierta

    4.4(745 reviews)
    0.8 km
    $$$$

    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!

    4.5 stars. Cocina Abierta was one of the better meals of our trip. The food was excellent overall,…read morewith the lone exception being the empanadas, which were simply too salty. Everything else was very well done. The two of us split one order of the five-course tasting menu plus an additional starter, and it ended up being a nice light meal. Had we each ordered our own tasting menu, it would have been far more food than we wanted...something we found to be a fairly common theme with portion sizes throughout Puerto Rico. The standout of the evening was the Criollo Duck Mofongo, which was absolutely exquisite and easily the best mofongo we had on our trip by far. The cocktails were tasty and unique, but a bit small for the price. This definitely isn't an every-night kind of restaurant...the prices are on the higher side. But if you're looking to splurge a little, it's a fun place to do it.

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    Cocina Abierta - Bar

    Bar

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    Cocina Abierta - FRESH LOCAL CATCH CEVICHE - Leche de tigre | avocado chips

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    FRESH LOCAL CATCH CEVICHE - Leche de tigre | avocado chips

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