Chris Guide to Santurce
Gastronomía
Graziani Restaurant
811 C. CerraEL NIE BAR
1013 Av. Las PalmasEsquina El Watusi
801 Cll Elisa CerraNightlife
La Placita de Santurce is a hub for great restaurants, intriguing bars, and all-night salsa dancing.
For over a century, la Plaza del Mercado de Santurce, colloquially known as La Placita, has served as the farmer's market of the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan. During the day when the main building is open, stands overflow with fruits and vegetables. There's a tobacco kiosk (look up to see the longest cigar in the world hanging from the rafters), a butcher, and Puerto Rican restaurants serving lunch. The pace of life is slow, older folks sit around the square playing dominos. But when the sun goes down and the main building shutters its doors, the streets around La Placita come to life. Locals and visitors arrive in droves and music starts to play around every corner. In just a few city blocks, you'll find high-end restaurants and bars next to chinchorros, craft cocktails and Medalla beer, people dancing salsa in the streets, and so much more.
605 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosLa Placita de Santurce is a hub for great restaurants, intriguing bars, and all-night salsa dancing.
For over a century, la Plaza del Mercado de Santurce, colloquially known as La Placita, has served as the farmer's market of the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan. During the day when the main building is open, stands overflow with fruits and vegetables. There's a tobacco kiosk (look up to see the longest cigar in the world hanging from the rafters), a butcher, and Puerto Rican restaurants serving lunch. The pace of life is slow, older folks sit around the square playing dominos. But when the sun goes down and the main building shutters its doors, the streets around La Placita come to life. Locals and visitors arrive in droves and music starts to play around every corner. In just a few city blocks, you'll find high-end restaurants and bars next to chinchorros, craft cocktails and Medalla beer, people dancing salsa in the streets, and so much more.
What's your first impression of this bar?
Dark, dim, and a little grungy, with its scuffed checkerboard floors, worn old couches, peeling walls, and chalkboard menus, La Factoria feels like a clandestine underground speakeasy. At least it will if you can even find it—the bar is hidden in a nondescript old building with no sign out front. Just follow the crowd.
Who tends to hang out here?
Lots of locals and in-the-know tourists, all mingling nicely with cocktails in hand.
What kind of drinks is this place known for?
La Factoria is famous for taking Puerto Rican mixology to the next level—the cocktails are refreshingly simple but masterfully made. The signature drink, the Lavender Mule—a mix of vodka, ginger beer, and homemade lavender infusion—is the perfect way to kick off the night.
How's the service?
Chatty and attentive, despite the crowded atmosphere.
What's the bottom line?
Come for an unforgettable cocktail in an unpretentious environment. Added bonus: behind the main bar, you'll find a door leading to a handful of other low-lit bars—and a dance floor.
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánWhat's your first impression of this bar?
Dark, dim, and a little grungy, with its scuffed checkerboard floors, worn old couches, peeling walls, and chalkboard menus, La Factoria feels like a clandestine underground speakeasy. At least it will if you can even find it—the bar is hidden in a nondescript old building with no sign out front. Just follow the crowd.
Who tends to hang out here?
Lots of locals and in-the-know tourists, all mingling nicely with cocktails in hand.
What kind of drinks is this place known for?
La Factoria is famous for taking Puerto Rican mixology to the next level—the cocktails are refreshingly simple but masterfully made. The signature drink, the Lavender Mule—a mix of vodka, ginger beer, and homemade lavender infusion—is the perfect way to kick off the night.
How's the service?
Chatty and attentive, despite the crowded atmosphere.
What's the bottom line?
Come for an unforgettable cocktail in an unpretentious environment. Added bonus: behind the main bar, you'll find a door leading to a handful of other low-lit bars—and a dance floor.
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