Delicious and reasonably priced Puerto Rican cuisine. We had been wanting to try the famous lechon…read more(roasted whole skewered pig) of Guavate but didn't get the chance to travel there. This little food truck was a great substitute located just a couple of miles East of Old San Juan. Three of us split a pound of lechon, a small chorizo rice, and 3 empanadas (chicken, shrimp, and beef.) Our total came out to be just under $25. This was more food than we could eat. The lechon was delicious -salty, flavorful, meaty, and just the right amound of tenderness. Their tangy hot sauce was a grrat accompaniment. The empanadas were hot and flakey and just plain amazing. The rice was good, but pretty average. They had many other delicious sounding items on their rotating menu that we didn't get to try. Keep in mind they don't serve lechon everyday if this is what you are after. We came on a Saturday and they did have it. They have a facebook page en espanol that seems to be updated pretty regularly. The truck is located between the Shell gas station and the Iglesia Evangélica Luterana San Pablo. Look for a black trailer with a couple of shaded tables right off the Shell. Many people biked here as it's right along the paved pedestrian/bike trail that follows the water. Come check it out! You won't be disappointed.

Love this place! Stayed at the caribe Hilton for a week and was so glad we found this place. 3 min…read moredrive from Caribe Hilton. This is not a fancy place but their tacos were amazing!! So amazing that we ate here 3days in a row. I couldn't get enough of their pork tacos. El lobo is located right next to shell gas station which is great because you can buy beer/alcohol and bring it 15 feet away to el lobo and have yourselves dinner with drinks if you are on a budget. Add that with some lights hung up above and some good music and your set! The owners of el lobo are very polite and explains in detail the ingredients of each food listed on their menu for the day. We are so glad we found this place! I recommended to the owner to add themselves on Yelp so that others can experience this hidden gem!

hidden gem in SJ! the empanada flavors change daily. went the first day on our trip and got ham and…read morecheese - sooo good. went back the last day on our trip and got one of each flavor haha. pizza, sausage, spinach and cheese, pulled pork. ambiance is dive bar, super chill. service is great. skinny margarita is yum. this place is really cool

The empanadas were delicious. You can't be sure about what they have prior to visiting because the…read moreoptions seem to change daily. Small place, lots of character, friendly and attentive staff, and quick service. I Had a perfect pina colada here.

We popped in here to try the empanadas after reading the reviews. The man working was incredibly…read morehelpful. The shop is small, but had good vibes and was welcoming. My husband is vegetarian, and sadly there was not a vegetarian option available. The man gave us a recommendation, but I had to try the pollo empanada here. It was delicious and the sauce he gave me was really tasty. I liked the green one the best. Overall, would recommend stopping by for a laid-back snack.

This little whole on the wall has some of the best chicken empanadas (recommend trying the mango…read morepineapple sauce 10/10) and coffee I've had in old San Juan and at a reasonable price. The couple working there were super nice and welcoming that it made us keep going back for our iced caramel macchiatos,coffee cocoa and Americano. This is definitely a grab and go type of place and I will be recommending to any family/friend visiting the island.

Los Chamos Arepas is a true hole-in-the-wall gem. Small, unassuming spot with great vibes and Afro…read morebeats playing, which immediately sets the tone with quick service. I ordered the Pabellón and OMG--so good. Packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and a crunchy exterior that held everything together beautifully. The filling of shredded beef, beans, sweet plantains, and cheese was absolutely amazing and well-balanced in every bite. If you're looking for delicious food, good music, and an authentic, low-key spot that delivers big on flavor, Los Chamos Arepas is a must-try. Some cute photo opps with a photo bomb of their extinguisher. Lol.

It's a small spot, mostly takeout-style. They're open 24/7, which is super convenient. They offer a…read moregreat variety of empanadas and drinks, making it an easy go-to any time of day.

Was adventuring near my Hotel and came across this hidden gem. Empanadisimas is a small business…read morewith a ton of Savor. I walked in and was greeted by the employee there. Very friendly, polite, and helpful. Decided to get two of the empanadas. Tried them and I became obsessed with the empanadas. They were delicious. They have so many flavors to choose from chicken, pizza, meats, and even vegan options. Highly recommend this place.

When I found out there is a yelp listing for the empanada lady I was thrilled!!! Because let me…read moretell you, this lady makes some amazing empanadas! And I'm all about supporting LOCAL women owned businesses! These locals work so hard to make ends meet. We need to ALL support these local vendors when we travel. This sweet lady walks on the beach and sells her delicious goods in her cute baskets. I didn't know who she was, just hungry on the beach lol. I AM SO GLAD I CAUGHT HER! They are only $4 each. I wish I ordered more than just one. Don't make my mistake lol - ORDER ATLEAST 2-3!!!!

Beach sellers can be annoying, but this was a GREAT find. Just as my husband I were going to throw…read morein the towel and buy overpriced, gross hotel food, along came the Empanada Lady, offering fresh, hot, homemade empanadas! These were fantastic! We got 2 beef with a side of HOT sauce. They were flavorful and large enough to satisfy our hunger. If she comes by your beach chair, do yourself a favor and get a couple!

I was in Puerto Rico on a cruise and wanted to grab some local food before getting back on the…read moreboat. That's when I found....Mejunje!!! They had outdoor seating available, but we opted for indoor. The staff was friendly and the place had a nice vibe. We happened to be there on the day(Thursdays) that they have 2 for $10 sangrias, so I helped myself to a pair. I got a strawberry and a passion fruit and they were both delicious. The menu had a nice variety and was vegetarian-friendly, so I was happy about that. I decided on the veggie empanada and the salmon empanada. Both were hot, delicious and authentic. I'm a big salmon fan, but I ended up like the vegetable empanada more. That thing was packed with flavor! I wanted to try the veggie sandwich, but was too full to eat it for lunch so I got it to go. The sandwich was good as well, but I ate it later so it wasn't fresh. The only negative thing I can think of is the time that it took to get our food. Once I saw how tasty the empandads were, I wanted to take some back to the boat with me, but it would have been too late. I think we waited for about 20 mins for our food and another 10-15 to get our checks. Other than that, the experience was great and the food was amazing! Definitely worth checking out.

Pleasantly surprised- good location - great food Good…read moreambience and saw a lot of locals come and eat here Ordered cappuccino and the empanadas Both excellent

Excellent service & staff!!! Food and drinks were amazing!!!…read moreDefinitely recommend when in SJ PR

"Great food, great service, local vibe, near port in San Juan"…read more We stopped in San Juan on a Monday from a cruise, and a lot of lunch places were closed. We ended up going here based on good reviews, and we were not disappointed. The place was HOPPING-- nearly every seat taken, but we snagged two seats at the bar. Crowded and slightly noisy but not annoyingly so. My dining partner and I both got mofongo -- I got shrimp and she had chicken. We had rice & beans for a side. Food came out relatively quickly despite how busy the place was. The mofongo was DELICIOUS. I loved it especially with the hot sauce. The shrimp did still have tails, but the taste was perfect. The rice and beans were tasty too. We did appreciate that the place seemed to have a good mix of tourists as well as locals, too. Service was great-- you pay at the front as you leave. Would heartily recommend.

Great service , great food.. very traditional food!!! Every time I visit San Juan, I make sure to…read moremake a stop here!!

I really wanted fried fish in San Juan and got recommended El Jibarito…read more We went almost near their closing time, unknowingly and still got to be able to sit and got my craving in for fried fish! It's a casual restaurant with limited seating that I think is also a bit popular. When we walked in to dine and we did have to wait a bit and put our name down on the waiting list. However, the time flew by I think it was maybe 20 minutes max and we were able to be seated at a table. My partner ordered the steak, but I wasn't the biggest fan of it. it did come with the plantain side. That was super delicious. Overall, for the both of us and a couple of drinks we spent US$90 with tip and each entrée was about $35-$30.

El Refran is located right on Ashford Ave- you cannot miss it - it's a tiny little restaurant that…read morealways has a line. For that reason, I'd recommend going at an off time for lunch because it was great! They were out of a few items, but I ended up with a pork chop with guava sauce and it was so good. They were also sadly out of the tres leches cake but I popped back in later that week as they were closing and were thrilled they had some left. That may have been the best tres leches I've ever had. The drinks were also delicious! We'll definitely return next time we're in PR.

This casual restaurant is a fun dinner stop with open air dining (not so good on a hot day though)…read more We went early at 5pm and avoided crowds. The restaurant filled up before we left. We went with the waitress's recommended dishes - Mofongo Churrasco (steak) and Mamposteao Tacu Tacu with grilled shrimp. Flavors were strong and a bit on the salty side, but delicious. We enjoyed both dishes. The Mamposteao Tacu Tacu has a long fancy name but it was rice and beans topped with skirt steak. The sangria was the happy hour cocktail of the night, very refreshing.