6. La Fonda del Jibarito

The food was good but they also run a little guesthouse on top of the restaurant. Deceived by their somewhat well run restaurant business, I decided to make a reservation in the guesthouse and bringing a friend from Germany to see San Juan. After numerous times calling to make sure that I have the room, I arrived to find out that it was already rented. At this time I was rolling my luggage with my German friend thru the cobblestone streets in the Old San Juan. After numerous lies from the owners, I was sent to another hotel where they said they have made me another reservation. This was a lie as well and I was left on the street having to pay $350 to stay at another place. The irresponsibility of the owner was mindboggling. It was truly embarrassing for me to have a friend for Germany deal with such irresponsibility from my own people.

i went there several times on a visit two yrs ago. i been recommending the place because we ate so much for a very affordable price and the food is excellent especially the pasteles. Owners very pleasant and interacted with everyone like if we were over for dinner at their home.

El Jibarito is an authentic mountain country PR eatery in Old San Juan (now open until 9PM most nights); from simple rice and beans—arroz y habichuelas, to more complex dishes like mofongo relleno this is a price/quality bargain.