Food is what Puerto Rico is all about, get to know the best with this list

By Melissa Alvarado Sierra, Local Expert, San Juan
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Out of all the restaurants in a city, 10Best narrows the options to those places with the most appeal and the best reputations. We offer carefully vetted selections to let you explore San Juan dining on your own. If time is really tight, though, and you don't have the leisure to look through all our offerings, we present our San Juan Best Restaurants list. Here, we distill the best businesses down to a special selection of ten. These places promise a stellar experience and a taste of the city that you just can't miss.

  • 1

    Yamato

    4

    based on 22 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Local Expert Tip: "Go in a group and share plates, this way you can try more items from the menu."

     
  • 2

    La Bombonera

    4

    based on 289 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Local Expert Tip: "Have some time in your hands, there's always a line here!"

     
  • 3

    311 Trois Cent Onze

    • Cuisine: European, French
    • Average Main Course Price: $25
    • Neighborhood: Old San Juan
    5

    based on 79 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Local Expert Tip: "This is arguably the most refined restaurant in Old San Juan, but don't be intimidated, staff are very friendly."

     
  • 4

    Ajili Mojili

    Local Expert Tip: "Go here for the food and for the view!"

     
  • 5

    La Mallorquina

    • Cuisine: Latin, Puerto Rican
    • Average Main Course Price: $24
    • Neighborhood: Old San Juan
    4

    based on 45 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Local Expert Tip: "Oldest restaurant in Puerto Rico."

     
  • 6

    La Casona

    • Cuisine: European, Spanish
    • Average Main Course Price: $32
    • Neighborhood: Santurce
    4

    based on 6 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Local Expert Tip: "Truly authentic, come here if you want to experience the Spanish side of Puerto Rico."

     
  • 7

    Aguaviva

    • Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin
    • Average Main Course Price: $30
    • Neighborhood: San Juan
    4

    based on 161 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Local Expert Tip: "Seafood lovers will have the best experience in San Juan."

     
  • 8

    La Casita Blanca

    4

    based on 70 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    The name means small white house. And it's just that simple character that makes La Casita Blanca such a...  Read more »

     
  • 9

    Dragonfly

    4

    based on 177 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Local Expert Tip: "One of the many restaurants in Fortaleza street, Old San Juan, sit in their outside space if you are into people-watching."

     
  • 10

    Carli Café Concierto

    5

    based on 44 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

    Local Expert Tip: "For those who enjoy good music and good food."