Under the spreading canopy of the city's oldest banyan tree, steps away from the lovliest beach on the island, resides what some consider the finest Asian restaurant in San Juan.... Read more »
For over 100 years the scent of rich tazas and mallorcas (kind of like a flattened Danish with melted butter inside, powdered sugar outside) has been luring locals and tourists alike... Read more »
Casablanca, Paris and Provence via Puerto Rico. Such is the experience upon entering the heavy wooden doors that conceal this former cinema warehouse from the bustle of SoFo. Limoges... Read more »
Local and traditional, this is Puerto Rican cuisine at its homestyle best. An undisputed must-try are the mofongos (green plantains stuffed with meat), as well as the accessible old... Read more »
What better place to enjoy an authentic Puerto Rican meal than at the city's oldest restaurant? Established in 1848 this spot has been lovingly run by the Rojos family since 1900.... Read more »
Owner Manolo Caamaño has been serving authentic Spanish cuisine since 1972 in this renovated European mansion. Enter through the arched doorways and feel welcomed into the heart of... Read more »
If you and you're main squeeze want to drink and dine at the same time, head to Aguaviva. When first stepping inside, an über-cool ceviche bar welcomes you with fresh oysters and a... Read more »
The name means small white house. And it's just that simple character that makes La Casita Blanca such a great spot. Locals love La Casita because of the generous portions of Puerto... Read more »
Asian-fusion dining meets Greenwich Village NYC attitude and settles in Old San Juan. From the front door, which is guarded by a beautiful hostess, to the dark red, ultra chic, dimly... Read more »
This dark, sophisticated spot in the baroque Banco Popular also offers a terrace with great views of the ships in the harbor. Black and white dominate in a bistro space accented with... Read more »
San Juan is a diner's paradise. Traditional Puerto Rican cafes sit side by side with elegant steakhouses and innovative Asian-Latin fusion restaurants. The flavors of the islands influence many spots despite the type of food predominantly served. Fresh seafood, Caribbean spices and local vegetables find their way on to the plates of patrons at Italian-, Chinese-, Spanish- and American-style restaurants.
