San Juan
Hidden in a pink house without a sign, you'll have no problem finding one of Puerto Rico's best restaurants – just follow the excited foodies in-the-know…
Must-see restaurants in San Juan
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Tucked down a historic old-town street, this little gem of a restaurant is lauded for its creative menu, with great options for vegetarians and vegans…
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This hole-in-the-wall is a local favorite known for its delicious criollo dishes and antojos (fried finger foods). Plastic tables are set up in front, in…
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This fine-dining, farm-to-fork restaurant from husband-and-wife team Francis Guzmán and Amelia Dill has quickly become a key fixture on the city’s vibrant…
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This sleek, art-deco-style restaurant from Mario Pagán, one of Puerto Rico’s top chefs, puts the focus on Caribbean-Asian fusion. Scattered with edible…
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This hole-in-the-wall institution sells artisanal paletas (popsicles) made from fresh fruit, nuts and other tasty treats. Flavors range from coconut,…
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The best street tacos in town. Acapulco is a purist – no cheese, lettuce or hard shell, but the real deal: a pair of stacked corn tortillas, sizzling meat…
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If you’re craving authentic ramen, this long, skinny resto is the place. It serves steaming bowls of flavorful broth and homemade noodles topped with pork…
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One of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the city is tucked away at the back of an Ocean Park car park. Once you’ve found it, choose from a…
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Puerto Rican chef José Santaella's namesake restaurant is one of San Juan's best. It buzzes with excitement, thanks to the tropical vibe, the craft…
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El Nuevo Acuario may have added an air-conditioned salon but you can still dine alfresco and the food is still the star, with creative takes on Puerto…
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A chocoholic's delight, this family-run company squeezes chocolate into – almost – every dish. Fancy a chocolate grilled cheese or churrasco with a…
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Down-home cooking has been the order of the day at this low-key cafe for decades. Locals, including chefs, come from far and wide to kick back at the…
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The personal vision of James Beard Award–winning chef Peter Schintler, Marmalade was one of the first restaurants to bring real foodie recognition to Old…
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Juan José Cuevas is the Puerto Rican, Michelin-starred executive chef at the Condado Vanderbilt fine-dining flagship restaurant. He champions local…
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This relaxed restaurant celebrates the island’s produce and dishes while giving them a gourmet twist. The Puerto Rican chef's farm-to-fork dinner menu is…
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An abandoned lot has been turned into a gourmet food park where you can feast alfresco on everything from fried chicken at Hen House, to slow-roasted…
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In a one-of-a-kind oceanfront mansion with a terrace smack bang in front of Condado Beach, this cool and contemporary restaurant-bar serves up just-caught…
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This boho cafe's eclectic menu can take you through the day, starting with coffee, banana pancakes and the breakfast salad (sunny-side-up eggs on a bed of…
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Chicken rules the roost at this quirky resto, where locals come for a taste of Puerto Rican and Korean fusion. Choose drumsticks or wings, add a sauce –…
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The focus of this food truck in Lote 23 is firmly on pork, especially pernil, filling Puerto Rican pork-shoulder sandwiches with homemade mayo, lettuce…
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Freshmart is Puerto Rico's take on Whole Foods. A market dedicated to organic food and products, it also has a mezzanine-level cafeteria with a great…
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Gourmet Mexican cuisine is the theme at this cool and cozy restaurant-lounge. Start with delectable coconut margaritas or opt for fruity alternatives like…
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This tiny, family-owned pizza place has been serving exceptional pies for more than 20 years. And its more recent inventions – such as coconut-crusted…
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Tucked into Ocean Park’s residential enclave, Kasalta is the sort of authentic Puerto Rican bakery and diner that you'd cross town to visit. The coffee…
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The striking dining room – cathedral-high ceilings, exposed wood beams – leaves no doubt that you're in Old San Juan. Except that Pirilo is all about…
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This historic diner shines with Tiffany stained-glass windows, marble-top tables and a gleaming bronze coffee machine. Even the waitstaff are gussied up…
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Cocina Abierta takes pride in its eclectic seasonal menus inspired by global culinary influences. Think zucchini pakora, octopus causa or seafood green…
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This vivid-green food truck is the place for a savory late-night snack post-partying. Famed for its knockout skirt-steak sandwiches, it has now expanded…
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Condado on the cheap – it can be done and done well. This small resto – with a full bar – serves mouthwatering organic burgers with homemade tostones …
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Carli's Café Fine Bistro & Piano
San Juan
At this bistro housed in the 1930s art deco Banco Popular, opt for a quiet cocktail or a full-blown meal with a live-music soundtrack. The wide menu of…
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One of the city's best options for vegetarians and vegans serves an extensive menu of innovative sandwiches, wraps, salads and a raft of smoothies…
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Come to this beach bar – formerly Pamela's – for leisurely all-day dining and fresh flavors. Perhaps try fluffy waffles, tempura-style mahi tacos or the…
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There's something for everyone at Tresbé, a shipping container turned neon-yellow food truck. Look out for tangy ceviche served with sweet coconut arepas,…
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Upscale food trucks set up shop most days in an enclosed parking lot on Santurce's main drag. Meatballs. Dumplings. Tacos. Bagels. Gelato. It's a…
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This cozy bistro makes the perfect breakfast pit stop. Along with just-baked bread and pastries, friendly staff serve tasty dishes such as eggs Benedict,…
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A veritable institution, Bebo’s all-day diner is a firm favorite with locals and visitors alike for its mighty portions of criollo cooking. Expect all…
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What a genius move – late-night sushi to eat in or takeaway. The decor is simple; people come for the top-notch sushi with super-fresh ingredients and…
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Serving up arguably the best burritos in the Caribbean, this popular hangout pumps out hearty chimichangas, reggae and mean margaritas, surrounded by…
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Matching the tropical decor, this laid-back local bistro offers tropical Caribbean flavors in dishes such as pork chops with a pineapple mojito and…
