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    Al Fredo

    4.9 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Empanadas, Salad
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Allison M.

    Cute little place with an open and inviting entrance. Easy to miss on the street but with a stop over. Very kind owner who continued to update me as I was waiting to order and waiting for my food (it was pretty busy in the morning and he was one of two working). He was also personable and silly. They had empanadas of varying flavors. I liked this place way better than the one across the street (mavi- it was pretty good too but the flavor here was better) and it was a little bit more affordable . Got a chickpea one that was a delight. Clean and with a bathroom. Some daily specials. I also got a breakfast Sammy here which was standard but welcomed after a run.

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    Courtney F.

    Stopped in here for a quick, cold, refreshing drink and it was exactly what we needed. Super kind owner/server. Great spot to drop in to get a quick drink and escape the heat outside!

    Mundi M.

    Love Al Fredo's! Amazing, A-Mazing Pina Coladas! I traveled around this whole island, literally, and my favorite pina colada is from this shop! It is the perfect amount of sweet and rum. I would suggest to go with the 151 "topper." It is delicious. Just pick one up as you are headed into town as a "traveler" to go with you. Also love the empanadas and great breakfast! Thank you Al Fredo! We will be back to see you again!

    Empanada
    Iris T.

    I got one beef and sweet plantain empanada and one chicken. They both were amazing and only $8 total. The shop is small but air conditioned. This spot is great and easy on your wallet. The food is very flavorful. I don't like spice and the sauce for the empanadas had a little kick to it. Despite this, I finished it all. It was tasteful.

    Chicken Empanada and Egg Wrap
    Jennifer R.

    Great spot for a quick breakfast/lunch/snack! Empanadas are ready and have various filling selections, great made to order sandwiches, and wraps! Wish I had checked it out earlier in my trip. Very well priced, compared to what is in the immediate area.

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    Evan G.

    Al Fredo on Calle de San Francisco in San Juan is a great place to go for delicious empanadas, drinks, and much more. I like the location and atmosphere that they have available here and being able to get in and out with what you want. Good experience coming here.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious beef and plantain empanada. Pina coladas looked refreshing and were a good price. Fast and friendly service.

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    Love this place!!! The food is amazing, very delicious and at a cheap price. 10/10 the staff is helpful and very polite :)

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    Only down side was they were cooking most of the empanada types so we couldn't try them.

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    El Lobo Guavate Urbano

    4.9(15 reviews)
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    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.

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    0.3 km

    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.

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