San Juan Guidebook
Food scene
Laid-back outdoor space that hosts coffee shop, asian and american cuisines under the same roof. They have their own parking available for guests
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tresbé
1765 C. LoízaLaid-back outdoor space that hosts coffee shop, asian and american cuisines under the same roof. They have their own parking available for guests
Excellent Puerto Rican cuisine served with twists plus good mixology
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azucena
1804 Calle LoízaExcellent Puerto Rican cuisine served with twists plus good mixology
Great coffee and breakfast. We’re fans of ridiculously cheap and delicious ‘cheese melt sandwich’
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Coffeetera
1953 Av. McLearyGreat coffee and breakfast. We’re fans of ridiculously cheap and delicious ‘cheese melt sandwich’
This outdoor foodcourt is a great place to try many things at once, as well as enjoy movies, salsa classes etc. For upcoming events please refer to their instagram page.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lote 23
1552 PR-25This outdoor foodcourt is a great place to try many things at once, as well as enjoy movies, salsa classes etc. For upcoming events please refer to their instagram page.
Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaGreat tacos and nice ambience
Brunch every day of the week. It is a VERY popular place, especially on weekends, so if you have a chance - go on a weekday, although the place is totally worth the wait.
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro Café
29 C. JúpiterBrunch every day of the week. It is a VERY popular place, especially on weekends, so if you have a chance - go on a weekday, although the place is totally worth the wait.
An extraordinary beautiful place with piano music, dimmed lights and romantic atmosphere.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steinway Piano Bar at the Cannon Club
215 C. San SebastiánAn extraordinary beautiful place with piano music, dimmed lights and romantic atmosphere.
Probably the biggest beer selection on the island, plus ion addition to imported lots of local craft beers from all over the island. For snacks we recommend ordering fried Puerto Ricvan cheese with guava dipping sauce
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Taberna Lúpulo
151 C. San SebastiánProbably the biggest beer selection on the island, plus ion addition to imported lots of local craft beers from all over the island. For snacks we recommend ordering fried Puerto Ricvan cheese with guava dipping sauce
Simple and tasty Puerto Rican food with a feel-like-home ambience.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Casita Blanca
351 C. TapiaSimple and tasty Puerto Rican food with a feel-like-home ambience.
Good place to try mofongo and churrasco with family-friendly atmosphere. Entrance through Hotel Milan.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punto de Vista
307 C. de la FortalezaGood place to try mofongo and churrasco with family-friendly atmosphere. Entrance through Hotel Milan.
Puerto Rican style diner. Great lunch specials
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Manolin
251 C. de San JustoPuerto Rican style diner. Great lunch specials
A variety of delicious margaritas and other mexican drinks as well as awesome food. Has outdoor seating too.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Madre
351 Calle de San FranciscoA variety of delicious margaritas and other mexican drinks as well as awesome food. Has outdoor seating too.
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearyServes great pizzas until midnight on weekdays and 2 am on weekends
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piola Pizzería Artesanal
1503 C. LoízaServes great pizzas until midnight on weekdays and 2 am on weekends
Great variety of beers on tap, including from local breweries
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Tap
1969 C. LoízaGreat variety of beers on tap, including from local breweries
A beloved local brewery, whose beers you can find in supermarkets, but we still recommend visiting their restaurant which has a very nice view of the ocean and a cool ambience.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Lab Brewing Co.
A beloved local brewery, whose beers you can find in supermarkets, but we still recommend visiting their restaurant which has a very nice view of the ocean and a cool ambience.
We haven't tried anything that we didn't like there:) It's a little pricier than an average restaurant in San Juan, but totally worth it!
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atelier Cocina Abierta
58 Cll CaribeWe haven't tried anything that we didn't like there:) It's a little pricier than an average restaurant in San Juan, but totally worth it!
Mixology
Designed as a barbershop, this bar has a long list of excellent cocktails and relaxing vibe.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Bar Bero
1507 C. LoízaDesigned as a barbershop, this bar has a long list of excellent cocktails and relaxing vibe.
Pricey, but well worth the money: award-wining bartenders and excellent food.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santaella
219 C. CanalsPricey, but well worth the money: award-wining bartenders and excellent food.
An award-winning mixology bar. It may get crowded if there’re several cruises in port, however in that same building you can try more intimate Desvio (to enter go to La Cubanita) or La Factoria Vino - all of the mentioned places here are by the same owners as La Factoria.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Factoría
148 Calle de San SebastiánAn award-winning mixology bar. It may get crowded if there’re several cruises in port, however in that same building you can try more intimate Desvio (to enter go to La Cubanita) or La Factoria Vino - all of the mentioned places here are by the same owners as La Factoria.
A bar that specializes in Bourbon, but does great cocktails from any other liquor too. Also, has a cigar room and good food.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar La Unidad
562 C. CuevillasA bar that specializes in Bourbon, but does great cocktails from any other liquor too. Also, has a cigar room and good food.
Sightseeing
An extensive collection of art by Puerto Rican artists as well as many temporary exhibitions and events.
473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoAn extensive collection of art by Puerto Rican artists as well as many temporary exhibitions and events.
A fairly new and innovative museum showcases XIX-XX-century furniture, ceramics and other home goods, designed in Puerto Rico.
They also host a lot of workshops and classes.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte y Diseno de Miramar
607 C. CuevillasA fairly new and innovative museum showcases XIX-XX-century furniture, ceramics and other home goods, designed in Puerto Rico.
They also host a lot of workshops and classes.
There're different ticket packages from simple tour to mixology class and elite rum tasting. Also, the view of Old San Juan from there is breathtaking.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Bacardí
200 PR-165There're different ticket packages from simple tour to mixology class and elite rum tasting. Also, the view of Old San Juan from there is breathtaking.
If you aren't into contemporary art, we still recommend visiting it just for the building itself, since tickets are cheap.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico
If you aren't into contemporary art, we still recommend visiting it just for the building itself, since tickets are cheap.
Shopping
This boutique is ran by two sisters and has great prices as well as awesome styles - perfect to stroll down Loiza Street.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moni & Coli
1762 C. LoízaThis boutique is ran by two sisters and has great prices as well as awesome styles - perfect to stroll down Loiza Street.
This boutique also carries men clothes and vintage along with women clothing and accessories.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lentejuela
1000 C. LoízaThis boutique also carries men clothes and vintage along with women clothing and accessories.
Consejos para la ciudad
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