Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
Most of my recommendations are based on the best within the proximity to the apartment. San Juan has an extensive food scene throughout!
Comforting and creative take on Puerto Rican food using international ingredients in a dynamic setting.
103 personas locales recomiendan
Casita Miramar
605 Av. MiramarComforting and creative take on Puerto Rican food using international ingredients in a dynamic setting.
There is a large and varied menu in this cozy café. Just 2 minutes from us.
14 personas locales recomiendan
Macchiato Coffee-Deli
654 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosThere is a large and varied menu in this cozy café. Just 2 minutes from us.
Puerto Rican and Cuban fusion greatness.
17 personas locales recomiendan
Metropol Restaurant Sheraton Hotel Convention Center District
Boulevard Román Baldorioty de CastroPuerto Rican and Cuban fusion greatness.
Soda Estudio de Cocina
909 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosCreative comfort food!
Comedor
801 PR-25Delicious food in an art deco inspired space.
Famous and cheap fresh burgers. Very informal and always busy. Straight-up burger joint, bottled beer, sodas, burgers, fries, and onion rings.
66 personas locales recomiendan
El Hamburger
402 Av. Luis Muñoz RiveraFamous and cheap fresh burgers. Very informal and always busy. Straight-up burger joint, bottled beer, sodas, burgers, fries, and onion rings.
La Mallorquina
207 C. de San JustoEat in classic Spanish dining hall in a historic home.
Café Marquesa
110 C. del ParqueThis place has really good food!
Cayo Caribe
1451 Ashford AveExcellent and varied selection of local food.
Pizza e Birra
653 PR-25If you're craving pizza and beer.
Melanzana
Avenida MiramarSleek sit down Italian.
Economic and delicious Dominican diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
44 personas locales recomiendan
Los Pinos Cafe
659 C. SalvaEconomic and delicious Dominican diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bebo Cafe
1600 C. LoízaEconomic and delicious local food.
Pannes
1125 Ashford AvePuerto Rican diner serving a wide range of plates.
Spanish and Puerto Rican favorites including sandwiches and pastries.
102 personas locales recomiendan
Panaderia España
1105 Calle Román Baldorioty de CastroSpanish and Puerto Rican favorites including sandwiches and pastries.
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosEat, drink, dance, and be merry.
Comedería
801 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosSo good!
Verde Mesa
Calle San JoséLa Alcapurria Quemá
251 C. DuffautRestaurante La Casona
609 C. San JorgeLa Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaCafe Manolin
251 C. de San JustoPunto de Vista
307 C. de la FortalezaEssentials
Open 24/7 - 365 days. Great selection of beer and quick snacks. Get ice, plus taco truck on premises.
8 personas locales recomiendan
Miramar 24 Express
704 Cll EstadoOpen 24/7 - 365 days. Great selection of beer and quick snacks. Get ice, plus taco truck on premises.
Get anything you need for food and drinks. Also sell money orders and other services.
45 personas locales recomiendan
Pueblo
PR 0090Get anything you need for food and drinks. Also sell money orders and other services.
Drinks & Nightlife
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánFor all tastes!
Essentially a beer garden in Hato Rey. Craft beer on tap as well as other local and domestic beers. Good bar food with local items and standard.
Taberna Boricua
418 Cll AgueybanaEssentially a beer garden in Hato Rey. Craft beer on tap as well as other local and domestic beers. Good bar food with local items and standard.
La Placita
300 C. dos Hermanosnice!
Local brewery and good bar food with ocean views + live music!
51 personas locales recomiendan
Ocean Lab Brewing Co.
Local brewery and good bar food with ocean views + live music!
Taste craft-microbrewery beers from Puerto Rica and around! Huge tap selection and many bottles.
123 personas locales recomiendan
La Taberna Lúpulo
151 C. San SebastiánTaste craft-microbrewery beers from Puerto Rica and around! Huge tap selection and many bottles.
Late afternoons into early mornings in La Placita. Weekdays are slow but come the weekend, the crowds come out to drink and dance.
605 personas locales recomiendan
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosLate afternoons into early mornings in La Placita. Weekdays are slow but come the weekend, the crowds come out to drink and dance.
Arts & Culture
Beautifully designed art museum featuring the work of local and artists from around the world.
473 personas locales recomiendan
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoBeautifully designed art museum featuring the work of local and artists from around the world.
Everything Else
La Social
64 Condado AveDelicious café, local-designer boutique, and hair salon all in one!
Sightseeing
19th-century Spanish barracks with a delicious little restaurant and interesting museums.
17 personas locales recomiendan
Ballajá
19th-century Spanish barracks with a delicious little restaurant and interesting museums.
A working-class sector of Old San Juan on the edge facing the crashing waves of the Atlantic. Recently closed off due to crime, now open and welcoming to tourists.
41 personas locales recomiendan
La Perla
A working-class sector of Old San Juan on the edge facing the crashing waves of the Atlantic. Recently closed off due to crime, now open and welcoming to tourists.
Parks & Nature
Swim in shallows of San Juan coast with historic fort nearby.
43 personas locales recomiendan
Playa El Escambrón
Swim in shallows of San Juan coast with historic fort nearby.
Playita del Condado
Tiny little beach on the edge of Condado.
Playa Ocean Park
Nice stretch of sand.
Atlantic Beach
11 Cll EarleStrong waves here but nice beach. Very popular with GLBTQ community.
Isla Verde Beach
A beautiful clean stretch of sand and sea!
Alambique beach
Gorgeous beach!
Tiny beach by the 2 Hermanos bridges, stand up paddleboard, swim, walk around trails.
156 personas locales recomiendan
Laguna del Condado
Tiny beach by the 2 Hermanos bridges, stand up paddleboard, swim, walk around trails.