Caldera Café

We were searching for a breakfast place and happened to walk by this restaurant when the breakfasts…read morewe saw in the window caught our attention. What an awesome find it turned out to be! This local family-owned restaurant was a hit with our entire group of four. I ordered the Super Bowl Scramble, and wow, was it delicious. It was loaded with ham, sausage, eggs, potatoes seasoned with rosemary (which I absolutely love), and plenty of melted cheese. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. My friend ordered the Power Omelette, her husband had the Famous French Toast, and my husband chose the Ashford Special. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals and was impressed with both the quality and the generous portions. I also had a fresh-squeezed orange juice, and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, sweet, and the perfect complement to breakfast. The portions are large, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We left full, happy, and glad we stopped in. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great breakfast!

We had such a kind server at Pannes! His name was Claudio and he was attentive, helpful, and funny…read more My parents and I all picked the healthy start that came with a side of toast, and my husband got the Power Scramble bowl. The menu is a physical copy or there is QR code with an extended menu you can look through. I like that they are open early and on Ashford so easy access from hotels. Lots of seating and I think they have a to go section on the left when you enter. Great spot to add to your list if you're visiting San Juan.

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Sobao by Los Cidrines

4.1(247 reviews)

1.1 km

Nice coffee shop. I had a large cappuccino and a cortadito that tasted just like it should. The…read morescrambled eggs and veggies lacked veggies and were a little overcooked. Locals kinda place that welcomes tourists just like locals. Very friendly and helpful staff! Average prices. Lots to choose from. Very clean.

Ok. Great drinks. Local. Fast a d efficient service. Worth the walk in the heat. Outdoor seating…read moreon corner has breeze. Inside seating has air-conditioning. Warnong: Staff first language is Spanish. English is good. But they ate a little short with tourists asking too many questions.

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Outdoor seating area

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El Refrán

4.5(338 reviews)

0.6 km

We ended up dining at Refran for dinner our first night in San Juan and it did not disappoint. Our…read moreserver was so sweet and attentive. We ordered the bacalaitos (codfish fritters) as an appetizer and the mofongo with shrimp (and another with pernil). The bacalaitos were perfectly fried, not greasy. The mofongo was the best mofongo I had in San Juan! It was full of flavor and the shrimp was the perfect compliment. My son housed their rice and beans. My husband ordered the tres leches cake. It was probably the best tres leches I've ever had. We'll definitely return next time we're in San Juan.

A very small restaurant with absolutely authentic Puerto Rican food with about 10 tables or so,…read moreabsolutely do not miss this place! So what do you get by coming here? You get the real deal, real Puerto Rican dishes, with the greatest flavors and fair prices. Unless you prefer playing overpriced, find dining restaurants with average Puerto Rican food, which there are plenty of in the area. I'm not able to emphasize how small this restaurant is, it's located right along the main walking strip in Coronado Beach. Maybe 10 tables or so. No reservations walk up wait in line if you have to eat and leave. Not only will you eat the best tasting food during your trip, but probably also pay the least amount of money. We went here twice! Their rice and beans recipe is probably what it's all about! We got grilled shrimp and skirt steak over rice and beans and honestly, I could've had it all week long! This little gem local place is not to be missed! Highly recommended!

Skirt steak on top of a bed of rice and beans

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El Vagón

4.6(283 reviews)

0.5 km

My wife and I were in Puerto Rico for a week and I had heard of El Vagon on Yelp and it was about a…read moremile walk from our hotel. The waitress was nice, but really didn't speak English, so I ordered a Corona and ceviche tacos. The food was brought out quickly in this open air patio and the tacos were perfect. Sweet, yet with a pickled tang. Good stuff. If you are in for a walk for some reasonable food and beer, I would go here off the main strip of San Juan!

This place is kinda spartan, first-come, outside , but mostly under a covering, tables. It is among…read morefast food restaurant chains in this hood, but this is an interesting original. We waved as we walked in to a waiter, pointed to a seemingly available picnic table, and he waved that we were good to go, so we sat right away, at 7:45p...after that more tables opened up. Drinks: 1. Pina colada - no bueno...like a coconut ice, not pina colada. 2. Passion fruit juice with fresh mint - delicious! 3. Cherry juice drink with alcohol - wife liked it, and I thought it was good. Appetizers: 1. Beef empanadas- I thought the crust overpowered the meat and onion, but daughter and wife loved it. 2. Nachos - terrible. Chips were stale and cheese/beans covering was bare, but then they gave us additional refried beans in a little cup, and straight I thought the refried beans were delicious. 3. Baha fish tacos - phenomenal!!! Entrees: 1 Chicken fajitas: disappointing. The spicing was off, on the chicken, and the guacamole was mostly sour cream. 2. Steak fajitas: very good and way better than the chicken Service was quick and the staff knew their stuff, but it took a long time to get the bill because other tables came in.

Baja fried fish tacos

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La Bodeguita de Manolo

4.7(97 reviews)

1.1 km

What a treat! First off, the bar area before you enter the speakeasy is absolutely gorgeous. A…read moreperfect sophisticated vibe for a date night. Once you enter the speakeasy you're met with even more gorgeous bar decor and an ambiance that provides even more of an upscale feeling. I ordered the Steak Burger with Truffle fries while my wife had the Short Rib. This might be one of the best burgers I've ever had (in my life!!). The bun is so fresh and made in house. The angus burger was flavorful and the bacon jam topped things off perfectly. I tried a bite of the short rib too and wow. Wow wow wow. I will definitely keep this on my list for my next visit to PR.

Food and service were top tier! And the atmosphere is beautiful and inviting. The reviews had…read morealready said this was a great place but everything definitely exceeded expectations!

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Panificadora La Jerezana

4.1(35 reviews)

0.2 km

Had a jamón y queso sandwich here. Basic ingredients done perfectly. 10/10 sandwich. The wait was a…read morelittle long but totally worth it.

This is my first time having something like a Mallorca and something like a Jerezana sandwich…read more they're both so so delicious and compliments to the sandwich maker in the shop. They seem to be very hole in the lawn very popular would highly recommend it eating their food.

Cubano - they forgot to add the mustard and pickles. Resulted in a dry sandwich.

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Señor Baguette

4.1(142 reviews)

0.9 km

Excellent Experience at Señor Baguette!…read more I had a wonderful experience at Señor Baguette in Condado, Puerto Rico. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was exceptional! A special shout-out to Apner, who was incredibly attentive, professional, and knowledgeable. He made sure everything was taken care of and truly provided expert hospitality from start to finish. I highly recommend this location if you're in the Condado area. Great food, great service, and an experience worth coming back for! Señor Baguette 1302 Ave. Ashford #4 Condado, San Juan, PR 00907

The best breakfast on our honeymoon trip! We would've eaten here everyday if we didn't have other…read moreplaces to try. The vibes are chill with low music playing. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was super friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious!! We will be back on our next visit.

Bar seating area

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Pinky's

4.6(556 reviews)

2.1 km

Me dijo mi hermana, mi prima, TikTok que Pinky's was an absolute MUST when in San Juan. That it was…read moreauthentic af. Wow, did they deliver. The vibes were good, the service was even better and the mallorca... el cafecito... Amazing! The music was a super chill vibe as well. Ahora digo yo, Pinky's is an added stop every time when in PR P.S - Don't feed the birds.

I visited this place because of its great reviews. We were staying just two blocks away, so I…read moredecided to stop by, get breakfast, and bring it back to our hotel. The staff member who took my order was very friendly and offered some helpful suggestions. After ordering, I waited outside for about 15 minutes for my food. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with how the order was packaged. The two coffees were placed in a paper bag, while the orange juices were in a separate plastic bag. This made it difficult to carry everything back to the hotel. As it turned out, the coffees spilled along the way and the paper bag broke, so we ended up with no coffee to enjoy with our breakfast. I also wasn't impressed with the orange juice. It was described as freshly squeezed, but to me, it tasted more like very sweet, watered-down juice. Where they did well was with the Pinky breakfast. We ordered two, but honestly, one would have been enough for the two of us. I really enjoyed the sandwich. Overall, the food was decent and the staff was friendly, but the packaging and orange juice were disappointing. While I enjoyed the sandwich, we didn't feel the need to go back again.

Mallorca Breakfast Sandwich

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Café Don Juan

4.8(4 reviews)

0.6 km

It was a nice small cozy place. Not over priced but slightly touristy vibes. The omlette was…read moreamazing with great portions. The cheese sauce was slight salty but it paired well with the bread. The sandwich was amazing, especially on the croissant. The food did take awhile to be brought out but the quality of food and ingredients was worth it.

The sandwich with brie cheese was fantastic. The fries were a nice touch. The latte was delicious.read more

Omlette don Pablo

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Brian P.

9 years ago

Caldera Cafe is one of the best coffe shop in San Juan. The customer service is great, the food is really delicious and the coffe is the best!! They have a/c, Wifi, and backup power generators. The place has a great ambiance suitable for family gatherings, business meetings, a temporary workplace or just friends catching up. Highly recommended 5!!! read more

Migs A.

9 years ago

Great 100% Puerto Rico arabica coffee. The service is excellent and the food great. They have vegetarian options. I wanted a dirty Iced chai with almond milk... and thats exactly what I got. it was great. They also serve breakfast ALL DAY! I ordered the 'Talleres' which is a breakfast burrito. IT WAS AMAZING! Would totally recommend. read more

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