I was there after 2:00pm, which is when they Open. I tried the Coconut Mojito: fantastic! It is a small bar so get there early. They have a photobooth, so take some photos for the memories. The bartender was great. I'll definitely go back at night. read more

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Nice friendly bar with wonderful cocktails and a great vibe. When we went, it was completely packed -- literally shoulder to shoulder -- so we didn't stay too long, but you could definitely feel the energy and see why it's such a popular spot. One thing I will say: don't wear your nice shoes because trust me, they will get dirty by the end of the night Overall, still a fun experience with good drinks and an upbeat atmosphere. read more

A fun spot to visit at least once . Old San Juan at night can be overwhelmingly packed . Place seems to always be packed . Worse around 11pm when the guys takeoff there shirts but it doesn't last long and unless you are in the front A it's hard to see. Music is good - all reggaeton naturally. Drinks are good - definitely hard to get drinks since it's an endless line of people read more

So fun and worth it!!! Go at 2pm or 11pm. The mojitos and coquito shots are really good. Take pictures in the Photo Booth for the memories. It does get very crowded since it's a small place so go early and get a tables or have patience. The bar tenders are great! read more

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Mas mojitos! El Cafetin is a staple for tasty alcoholic walking drinks while in old town San Juan. I've been to San Juan twice in the past year and both times my groups have stopped to grab a drink while strolling the nearby picturesque streets. Regardless of the time of day that you visit, expect a line and PR island time, nonetheless, it is well worth the wait. Drinks come in two different sizes and many different flavors with my tried and true, go to flavor always is the coco. Their classic drink is the mojito, however they do have a full bar if you prefer something else. In terms of the environment, it's definitely a no frills kind of place but they do have some group games like giant uno and dominoes. The music is always bumping, the crowd is young, and the drinks are strong. Oh, and the bartenders aren't half bad looking either *wink* *wink* Come check it out! Salud! read more

Small - medium size bar. Early it's not packed like 7:30pm. As the night comes on, it steadily becomes very packed. They play mostly reggaeton and bachata. Nice vibes, but it gets pretty crowded. Age range is 20s. read more

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Drinks amazing, hot men, loved the spot. I can't wait to be back loved it!!! I liked the cup has lights read more

This is the one bar we were excited to visit. EL Cafetin Bar located in the middle of Calle San Sebastian in Old San Juan is certainly vibrant and famous for the sexy bartenders. Reggaton music playing people dancing and singing along. There's a photo booth, table games ...giant uno cards,jenga or you can just have a drink and relax make friends with the locals. Mojitos are excellent and the bartenders put on a great show! They are open until 2 am. Really fun bar don't leave San Juan without stopping at El Cafetin. read more

"Just a friendly reminder: Innocent until proven guilty! A fantastic spot to sip on a margarita and vibe to some great music--plus, the bartenders aren't too bad either! Pure fun!" read more

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Always a great time! Be prepared to wait a moment in line for a drink especially in the evening hours but it's not even bad when you're dancing to reggaeton and in the mood for some of the best mojitos! They also have great shots and all the bartenders do their best to give everyone the service of a life time--if you're patient! Definitely a must when in VSJ! Coming from a fellow rican xo read more

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Landed in PR went from the hotel to Old San Juan to show my friends around. If you haven't had a chance to visit El Cafetin. I strongly suggest you do! The coquito shots are amazing! Drinks are great, they only have one bartender so you will have to wait to order. Ambience is welcoming and you can keep bar hopping afterwards with your drinks. Enjoy! read more

The bar was amazing. Great music, great drinks, service was excellent, security was cool. Crowded after midnight but still good vibes! Definitely a Recommendation! read more

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Always busy at night. The mojitos are delicious, service is good and they have a photo booth. Come by 11pm for all the fun. read more

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What can I say! lol! Thank you!!! Made my last day in PR great!! Thank you! Small business packed with a good time! read more

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They do not release a schedule of when the entire purpose of the bar is where they take their shirts off. Me and my friends traveled from Minnesota on a short, unexpected trip. We hoped to experience puerto rican culture around the city and heard about this bar and were severely disappointed. It did not reach our expectations and fell flat upon our expanse within the bar that we stayed for three hours at. Overall, I would recommend those who have nothing else to do with their day to sit around waiting for these men, but those who are on a short time schedule should avoid this bar at all costs. read more

Una joya en Old San Juan. Buena música buenos tragos. Chicos lindos!!! Todos los recomendaron a ir ahí. Vayan y disfruten!!

With it being 1 year since my previous visit to El Cafetin, I definitely had to update my review because we all know that "sharing is caring" ;). My previous visit was in April 2022 and my most recent visit was on Thursday, 04/27/2023 (around 10pm). I am happy to report that inflation has not yet affected the cost of the $5 mojitos that you can get from El Cafetin! YES!!! $5 mojitos are still a thing if you do decide to stop by El Cafetin. :)) $5 folks! I only needed one to feel a lil bit prettier ;). I would recommend that you stop by right when they open up at 5pm to get your evening started off the right way...this way you can get a table to enjoy a game of Jenga, order a Sampler Platter of food for $25 to munch on (definitely is a lot of food for at least 3-4 people to share), drink some $5 mojitos (mango is my favorite), & listen to some awesome music! During our most recent visit, it was later in the evening (10pm) and we we still able to order food. You can let the bartender know that you want your food to go and they'll put it in a to-go box instead of bringing it out on a flat platter plate. We sat at the bar & ate our food there. Even though it was late, our food still came out freshly made and hot. IMO, adding El Cafetin to your itinerary is a MUST because not only is it conveniently located w/in walking distance of El Morro, it has a laidback but fun atmosphere/vibe that is the perfect way to get your evening started or stop for a drink & quick bite to eat while walking around in Viejo San Juan. Hope this info helps! Till next time, Rebecca read more

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Enjoyed an afternoon out with a great view! Given they became busier at the end of the night, they were still all attentive to the drinks and super friendly in posing for photos! read more

The vibes here were amaziiinng and the mojitos are bomb. It gets packed fast, we went around 8ish and it wasn't super full and the vibes were still . It's definitely a must when in PR read more

Beer + shot for $5 is hard to beat! A ton of dancing in a pretty small space, which meant the line was long but it also moved quickly

Great bar in the middle of Old San Juan with an extremely great deal! Mojitos are $5 for original and $6 if you get a flavored one (mango, passionfruit, guava, tamarindo, coconut, and fresca) and also they have a $5 beer + a shot deal. Tried the guava, mango, and passionfruit and personally guava was the best one. Bartender was pretty chill and they play great music here. read more

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Cutest place! They have five dollar mojitos and my favorite five dollar ICE COLD beer with a shot of coquito!! With everything being so expensive in all the tourist areas this is the perfect gem to find. They have Domino's, Uno cards, Jenga, and other games to play while hanging out. If I lived near here, this would be one of my hangout joints. My only regret is not being able to hang out longer. If you find yourself an old San Juan for any reason, come check out this place.!! read more

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So much fun! Fun music and strong drinks. Service was fast. Just an overall fun lively spot. read more

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Tried going at night was too packed for my liking. Went back during the day and it was a chill vibe. Took pictures at the Photo Booth and got mojitos (they were VERY strong... iconic) worth the $10. Felt very comfortable, gave inclusive vibes. Beware no shirtless bartenders during the day. #lol #ygmiko read more

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Cute little place for a cheap mojitos. The staff is very generous of the alcohol. Not watered down. My friend got the buzz right away. read more

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Terrible service. Ignore customers in line. Plenty of decent places to go wheee they want my business.

Very pleasing to the eyes and fun to party at! All of my girlfriends loved the service here hehe

Fun little place with great drinks and vibe! Much like the other little bars in the area this one has pretty cheap, but strong, drinks. They have $5 Mojitos in a variety of flavors to choose from. They serve other food and drinks as well but the mojito is advertised both outside and inside of the bar. The atmosphere is fun and energetic. The music is loud, people are dancing and they even have little Jenga puzzles on each table. Probably only good for a group of up to 4-5 as there isn't a ton of space and I can imagine things getting pretty crowded on a weekend. We were there on a Thursday so it was just us and a few others so we enjoyed our time! read more

this bar was really fun and cool! tiktok viral for its infamous bartenders, I was shocked by how much I really liked this spot. drinks (mojitos and beer) were cheaper yet good! there were a few tables to sit or stand around and there were games! giant uno cards, jenga and dominoes! the decor was also so Puerto Rican. and the music was so good, one of the best spots. Also easy to hop around from other great spots here but if you want to snag a table with games or get a good spot come earlier in the night or snag it and don't move until it's time to move on! read more

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This spot was super lit and the $5 mojito special is a steal. The music was awesome, the bartenders were nice and the vibes was amazing as someone visiting PR for the first time! Oh and I also learned how to play dominos here lol! read more

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So much fun!!! The overall vibe (lights/artwork) and staff were fantastic!!!! Drinks were great!!!! Everyone seemed to be having such a fun time, playing different games and dancing to the music (which was also excellent)... We're already planning our return...!! read more

Immediately saw $5 dollar mojito signs and ran in lol, the place was full with locals and tourists with a really fun vibe. Played reggaeton dance music (perfect for Puerto Rico) and tried the coco mojitos, they were so good! Definitely recommend them, but when we ordered food it took about overall 30 mins, a worker came and apologized and said it was on its way, but it took another 10-15 minutes. The place was actually closing so they gave it to us in a to go box, yet we were trying to quickly eat and hit another bar before everything was over for the night. We did end up going to another bar and danced to 3-4 songs so this place was closing earlier for sure. It was a Monday though, so that could've been why. Like I stated place was packed though. And the food was good for bar food, we tried the empanadas which were really good, and the wings which were alright. read more

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This is a tourist trap. Even the shot they poured our of the bacardi bottle was not all bacardi superior. Drinks are cheap but they are watered down. Stick to beer if you come here read more

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This is such a great find! We were given a list of spots to hit on a night out on San Sebastian that included El Cafetin. We arrived around 8:30pm on a Friday night and the crowd was already so deep that it was spilling out onto the street! Big signs advertised $5 mojitos and $5 beer and a shot. The dance music was pumping and the entire bar was one large dance floor. After a brief pause to steel our nerves, we pushed our way inside and through the clumps of dancing patrons, shoving ourselves towards the bar, several flavors of mojitos were written on a small sign behind the register, with the two most popular highlighted - coconut and passion fruit. We got one of each, paid cash $10 + tax and quickly exited the throngs of people back to the cobblestone streets. One of us preferred the coconut mojito - it was creamy and yet still bright and light. And the other preferred the tangy and fun passion fruit. The crowd from El Cafetin mixed with the crowd outside of El Sombrillo Rosa and the whole street became a party! The cups are plastic, so you can just discard them before you continue bar hopping. This was a big plus, as we weren't brave enough to stay inside the crowded bar after we got our drinks. Now the next night... that's a different story. Be brave, squeeze inside and have a blast! read more

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If you're in San Juan you cannot miss this place! We stumbled upon this place while exploring the night life and this one was the one that caught our attention the most. I recommend ALL the flavors of mojitos, they're the best mojitos I've had in my entire life. The music is great. If you're staying in old San Juan, it's walking distance. read more

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This place is a cool bar it's in the old San Juan it's and active place and recommend if you want to have a drink and something to snack on got a pic on my way out forgot to take pic when I got there read more

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during our stay in PR we stood in condado and decided to take a trip to viejo san juan and this was our first stop! me and my wife were looking for that "at home" feeling and something local and very paisa and this place was amazing . we stopped here first , walked around a few hrs and actually came back around 4 pm and ended up hanging out there the whole night until like 12am. the atmosphere was amazing. we had so much fun, everyone that passed by was drawn by all the loud music and visible fun everyone was having! mad a bunch of new friends . drinks were cheap and good ' ! i will def come here any future visits to pr read more

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This place is always a good time, whether you're rolling in solo, or you're with a group, you'll always have fun. They have very reasonably priced drinks, with a selection of good mojitos and a couple of dominos tables. read more

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The location is disgusting !!! They have 2 bathrooms, one for ladies and one for gents.... The issue is the mens bathroom doesn't have a door so when you're walking towards the woman's bathroom you're seeing the mens business. Also, they allow couples to have sexual relationships in the woman's bathroom, while ladies are waiting to use the only restroom available. The manager was informed of a couple f$cking in the woman's bathroom and he basically shrugged his shoulders and, in Spanish stated, "deal with it". So We knocked on the door (obviously hard enough to get the couples attention in a bar with loud music) and a bartender stating he was the manager (pedro) approached us in an aggressive manner and threaten to throw us out because we were knocking on the door. Instead of directing his attention to the couple that was occupying the only womens bathroom for over 15 minutes, he threaten to throw out the ladies attempting to use bathroom, for its actual purpose. Once the busy couple came out of the restroom he disregarded the actual problem and returned to the bar, without saying anything to the couple having sexual relations in a public location. The situation was handled in a completely unprofessional manner. The way the "manager" handled the situation was incorrect, unapologetic and in no way a bar manager should be allowing people to have sexual relations in a public location. The locations states it closes at 2 am, but here we have Pedro closing the bar at 1:30 am (pictures are time stamped, i am a private investigator by trade) not allowing anyone in and closing the door and putting items from the outside of the location in the bar, closing up. Old San Juan has a lot to offer. A lot of amazing bars, with pleasant bartenders and employees, making sure you have a great time. Don't waste your precious time here. read more

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Definitely check this place out! This was our favorite bar in Old San Juan! The pink lady mojito made with fresh watermelon was delicious!! We also had a yummy drink made with guanabana and a tamarind/whiskey drink that was a shockingly delicious combo. The vibes are great...fun music and decor and the owner is incredible friendly and kind! He uses Spanish playing cards as coasters and even taught us how to play this fun game. They also have dominos and other games at the table. We ended up going back here our second night in town. After trying several other bars around Old San Juan and San Sebastián, it was definitely our favorite! read more