Pretty chill spot. Food was good, and the parcha mojitos were bomb too! Remember PR isn't a fast…read morepace place... service is going to take a little longer but they're great servers! U just gotta be patient, enjoy the food and drinks! Def coming back. Oh and cool views

Beautiful view, excellent service, and delicious view! Honestly, what more could you ask for? My…read moreguy and I enjoyed every drink and food item we got. For drinks, we tried the Passionfruit Mule (insanely refreshing and tasty), Sangria (different than what we've seen before, but still tasty), and a Passionfruit Mojito (best drink of the 3 and I loved that they left the seeds as well). We started with the Small Sampler, which came with one meat (we chose pork), sorullos, bacalaitos, cheese balls, and empanadadillas of beef and cheese. It was a great way to try some new foods without getting too much. I especially loved the pork and sorullos. For entrees, I got the Octopus Salad with Tostones and my guy got the Skirt Steak. The steak was cooked and seasoned beyond perfection and melted in your mouth like butter. The octopus salad was my favorite octopus of the trip and reminded me of the octopus salad I used to get when I was younger. It also paired perfectly with the tostones.

It is right in the middle of San Sebastian street which also happens to be the heart of nightlife…read morein Viejo (Old) San Juan. this whole street is live, buzzing till midnight and sometimes till 2 AM. so if you wanna get the vibe/ feel of nightlife, come to this street (Calle in Spanish) here. We entered, every server was busy, we saw one empty high table, settled ourselves and ordered fish tacos, Chicken Empanadillas, and a couple of drinks (Mojito & beer). Fish tacos were really good, the best we had in the old San Juan area. we were there for 50 odd minutes and went to another bar. the ambiance was good but can't say the same about service but as I said above- this is the scene in every other bar in that street. so this is normal there. also, happy hour is from 3 to 8 (like other bars) one thing to keep in mind- whatever the restaurant/bar/pub you visit in this area - your food order gonna take time, as these all are mostly there for drinks, of course, food items are there in the menu, but it's gonna more then usual time, so if you are hungry, try other restaurants. Bar-restaurant in San Sebastian street- these are good for a couple of drinks & bar hopping. Note: To enter, they are asking for CDC Card (for vaccine check). You can also show a digital copy/Photo of it.

LOVE THIS PLACE! Our server whose name I cannot for the life…read moreof me remember was wonderful, and the doorman was adorable. Amazing FISH TACOS! Flavorful AF and even tastier with the hot sauce, so definitely get the hot sauce. They have happy hour from 3 to 8 - got tasty Mojitos and Pina Coladas. Also tried their little shots of frozen slushies for a $1 each - really liked the tamarind one. Also, I highly recommend and would double down on the Paellitas. If you've had Paella in Spain, these Paellitas are the mini-version-don't-wanna-share as they are smaller in portion. However, it was well seasoned and the 3 pieces of shrimp on top were fat and plump (just how I like my shrimp!). Sit by the front and you can also people watch to your heart's content. That's what we did and we ended up making friends with randos that stopped by.

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!

When you walk into the restaurant, there many rooms of all sizes. The servicers are professional…read moreand pleasant. The food was good. They have a wonderful selection to please everyone. You can order for yourself or sharable plates. Highly recommended We did not have a reservation, but they accommodated us.

We were looking specifically for seafood paella in Old San Juan. This place was a ghost town when…read morewe visited in a week night. Service was very average, but overall the food was very good! So much food and truly a great variety of different seafood options. Presentation was fun in the wooden bowl. Food eventually got a little cold, but that is mostly due to the fact that there was so much food, it was hard to eat it fast enough. The lack of ambiance and a very average Long Island Iced Tea is what knocks it down to a 4 star for me.

Open air. Great ambiance! Old pictures, vejigante masks, antique items, friendly staff on this…read moreSunday afternoon. We shared a 14" alcapurria which we thoroughly enjoyed with a homemade sauce they serve on the side.

great music good hookah. vibes. The area in old san juan is…read morebeautiful and theres plenty to do!

Kay was amazing and the food was the best!!! Absolutely authentic…read more The French fries were perfect and real and the rib eye skewers were so yummy.

Great food. The sampler platter is a perfect mix. We were looking for something authentic and this…read moreplace was perfect.

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.

One star is too generous for this place. This was, without a doubt, the worst service I've ever…read moreexperienced. We waited over an hour for our food, only for the manager to come over laughing and tell us it would take another 30 minutes. He showed no concern or empathy for the fact that we'd already been waiting so long, especially with hungry kids at our table. Sadly, this experience completely changed our perception of Puerto Rico's customer service. A restaurant in such a popular tourist area should value its customers and treat them with respect. Based on our experience, this place should not be representing Puerto Rico's hospitality.

Stopped in for lunch. Staff were friendly & helpful. Service was slow. There was really no…read moreatmosphere just an open dining area with pigeons everywhere. The food & drinks were good.

We chose this restaurant to have lunch during our second visit to old San Juan…read more This is a beautiful little restaurant. The moment we walked in we felt right at home, very quaint and welcoming. We had the polenta with sausage for appetizer, it's a must try, delicious!! I had gnocchi with 4 cheese sauce for my main dish and loved it. Everyone was very happy with their food. Definitely worth a visit when in old San Juan.

Beautiful, small Italian restaurant in Old San Juan. Gorgeously intimate interior with lovely…read morepaintings on the walls, it was a pleasure to (momentarily) look at, as we sat at the larger table in the back and away from the main seating area with the painted wall views. It was still pretty, but I wished they did a bit more for the table back there to match the rest of the gorgeous interior. And as the cashier/register is also there by the back table, we had a lot of waiters moving in and out of our space to complete chores/tasks for other tables, which occasionally took away from the ambiance and immersion of the restaurant as our table felt like a prime hub. Again, this was only an experience for this table in the back, but something to note. Regardless, my group ordered two appetizers, a bottle of wine, and six entrees to get a full spread and taste of this nicer Italian dining. The Italian Sausage and Polenta appetizer was phenomenal - deliciously buttery, smooth, and a springy texture I've never experienced before. The bruschetta platter was good for what it was, but not stand out. I ordered the carbonara, and was disappointed. It was incredibly salty while lacking any other savory, spiced flavor. The noodles were cooked perfectly, but the salty pork and then further salted sauce overpowered anything else. I tried to salvage it with chili flakes and a lot of black pepper, but nothing could give it the rich flavor I was looking forward to or expecting. The ribeye, though, was phenomenal. Excellently executed, rich, juicy, perfect. Worth the money if that's in your budget. The other dishes were all delicious as well, and you can't go wrong with ordering any of them. I wouldn't recommend the carbonara, but I have seen other reviews rating it highly, so maybe I just got a hiccup this time. The waiters were kind and attentive when we asked for them. They seemed quite busy a lot of times, and it took a few rounds of them rush-leaving/coming back after we ask for us to be able to order cocktails or appetizers. It was also a busy night, so completely understandable. But overall, a really nice experience, and a beautiful date spot.

This was my first time visiting Viejo San Juan, and this was one of those legendary places I had…read moreheard about for years, going all the way back to when I was a little kid. On our most recent vacation, we finally had the chance to experience it for ourselves, and it did not disappoint. The moment you walk in, it feels like you have stepped back in time. The old school dining room is simple and no frills, with basic tables and chairs lined throughout the space, but that is exactly what gives the place so much character and authenticity. It feels like a true piece of old Puerto Rico. And then there is the food. Absolutely delicious, authentic, traditional Puerto Rican cooking. Our family shared the Bistec Encebollado, Carne Guisada, Chuletas Fritas, tostones, white rice and beans, and arroz con gandules. We started with Alcapurrias and Pastelillos de Carne, and everything was packed with flavor. The portions may be a little smaller than what some people are used to, but the prices are very reasonable, which makes it easy to order several dishes and share everything family style. For me, this was more than just a meal. It was finally getting to experience a place I had heard about for most of my life, surrounded by family and enjoying the kind of traditional Puerto Rican food I was hoping for. AMAZING! Definitely a must visit when you are in Viejo San Juan.

Its been about 8 weeks since we came back from PR and eating at El Jibarito, and I can't stop…read morethinking about. Wish we had eaten here at the beginning of our trip, so we could have gone a couple more times. The service was amazing, a lady came by with a couple different little plates with different food, so we can try, i've never eaten somewhere, where they did that. I didnt see if she was walking around doing this, or she just did it for us. Everything was amazing and it was a hard choice to narrow down and decide what to order. I decided on the carne guisada, which is basically beef stew it came with rice and beans, chefs kiss!!! AMAZING flavor, the meat was so tender. Everything else everyone ordered was so good, hands down the best food we ate on our whole vacation, and we ate great food! The restaurant felt like you were eating at your tias house, beautiful decor, service was amazing it felt like home. As we walked out I thanked the lady that brought us the food, she stopped me and gave me the biggest hug as if she had known me a lifetime.

This was a real treat. Everything was a hit. There's a reason they've been nominated for a James…read moreBeard twice. I highly recommend the Verde Mesa Rice. Perfect for sharing. The Pork Cheeks Stew is also a must. I ordered the tuna. It was fresh, light, perfect. We also got the Sour Dough Toast. The spread made this a stand out appetizer. Desserts were top notch. I really liked the dates cake. This is a great spot for a date. Service was excellent. They don't take reservations. It's a first come first serve deal.

Farm to table Puerto Rican style was unique, fresh, and delicious. 4.75 stars…read more Food: 5. Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no reservations Return worthiness: yes Eve award: best scallop appetizer Highlights - Scorched scallops: thin delicate melt in your mouth slices of scallops with tiny pineapple squares and avocado. Ended up being the best dish of our entire visit to Puerto Rico. 5 stars - Verde Rice: never had anything like it. Fluffy rice filled with lots of veggies and topped with Parmesan cheese. 4.5 stars - Pork cheek stew: tender pork in a light gravy with sweet potato gnocchi and crispy pork skin for crunch. 4.5 stars - Chocolate almond cake: mousse on top and thin dense cake as a crust on the bottom. 4 stars - Alexandria: delightful waitress with stellar dish suggestions - Decor: whimsical with items in cages and cherubs with mason jars as lighting fixtures was unexpected. Midlights: - Menu was hard to navigate on the phone - Cocktails they are known for -- they were ok Lowlights: - No reservations taken so could be a long wait but got lucky on a Wednesday night in mid-July - Out of the duck I was planning to order