It was a great place to take my husband that lives IPA beer! My husband had 2 and enjoyed them. But surprised by the exceptional service and attention given to an older couple that you know are tourist. They were great. The beer my husband enjoyed but again the hamburger and chicken sandwich were wonderful!! Went in one day just for 2 chicken sandwiches that were so crispy and a great sauce on them. Spicy but not hot spice. Again treated with such attention. It is a great spot for lunch. Nicely decorated and comfortable. read more

El Tap - So cute as you enter the brew house with the growlers on the wall. - Beer Bar Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Best Smash Burger and chicken sandwich no joke.. good service and cool ambiance! Pet friendly

Had a great time here! Nice bartender and good beers, great selection. Fun vibe. They also have good but we didn't make it in time, kitchen closes at 11pm on weeknights. read more

One of the best spots for craft beer lovers in San Juan. It's at the end of Calle Loiza, so it's perfect to start or end a night out in Santurce. The vibe is dim and chill, with a long bar and plenty of seating. They have the menu options on the wall, and they feature about 30 taps, roughly half coming from various local breweries from around the island. My wife loved the coconut belgian quad, a super unique blend. I enjoyed a refreshing ipa from a nanobrewery. Very unique options. They serve food too, and it is really good. The sliders are top notch, and tasty fries as well. You can get truffle fries, which are more heavy on the rosemary flavor than the norm. We dined well and left happy. read more

El Tap is a charming spot in San Juan. I was really impressed with the decor and comfort of the space. Additionally, the amount of beers they had to offer was great. My friend and I sat at the bar and ordered flights. I was most satisfied by the sangria and ended up ordering a glass of that after I finished my flight. The food was limited but I went with the beef sliders and fries. The food came out and it was well presented, but pretty bland. I am not a shy eater and usually clean my plate. I only ate 2 of 3 sliders and maybe half the fries, and that was because I was hungry, otherwise I would have had less. The beer was decent but the food was just meh, and the check was kinda high. read more

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They have an awesome selection of local craft beers from all over Puerto Rico. Very nice ambience. Our beertender was super nice & informative. I could've stayed there the whole day trying all of the different beers on tap. We'll definitely come back here next time we're in town. read more

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Fantastic selection of local beers. Service and knowledge of the server was just a great. El Tap was clean and eclectic.

If you are a beer lover, you WILL definitely enjoy the different kinds of beer selections, with more than 20 beers from which to choose. I have a hard time deciding. So, this is the #1 best beer I've had in Puerto Rico. The prices are reasonable and affordable. Their service and vibes are really great and easily accessible. read more

El Tap - Beer Bar Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Lots of beers on tap. The workers help with any questions and are very knowledgeable about each beers. The atmosphere of the place is a modern like brewery. read more

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Would I recommend this place? In a heartbeat. Incredible service, ambiance, food and drink. Love the local beer selection because I don't want to drink something I can have at home. Staff is very kind and attentive, and makes great suggestions. Bryan is one of the coolest people I've met on the trip. read more

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I was a little apprehensive to try a "tap" bar in San Juan just because I have been so spoiled in New York and Brooklyn and there are a plethora of locations that are amazing there for on tap craft beers. However I was so happy to have visited El Tap! From the clean and modern decor to the prompt and friendly service this is definitely a place to enjoy some local and imported beer as well as great food. I had the truffle fries and pork tacos. Both were delicious and great portions. I love to see the modern establishments in San Juan but it was also authentic to the city and fit right in. Thank you for giving me a little bit of home in your city! read more

El Tap - Truffle Fries - Beer Bar Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The service was fantastic. The space is well designed. My only 'eh' was that the cushioned seats weren't as comfortable as I wanted and my legs would get stuck when trying to get out. Great beer...great sangria. The people really made it for me. We got there right when they opened and we were greeted well! We didn't eat here but food is available and what we saw coming out of the kitchen looked great! read more

Came here last week with a few coworkers and this is a great new addition to the area! El Tap has a HUGE beer selection, it's got the most compared to any other place I've been to while traveling throughout Puerto Rico for work. For beer lovers, this is the place for you! Not only is the beer selection huge, there's also wine and sangria for those that don't beer. Also, the food here is so delicious & perfect for sharing! I highly recommend everything I've tried here - Thick Cut Bacon (chimichurri sauce on bacon? genius!), Crab Bites, Chicharron de Pulpo (this was very good with sweet potato fries), Ceviche, Spicy Chicken Pinchos, El Lomo and the Fried Yuquitas. Let's just say I was beyond stuffed but I couldn't stop eating and continued to order the yuca fries. My only wish is I had enough stomach space for dessert but I guess that will have to wait until next time lol. Prices are very reasonable and the portions are a good size! The service was excellent, the waiters were very attentive and friendly. The timeliness of the food was on point. I'm really feeling the ambiance - chill vibes, clean space. It's the ideal spot to grab dinner, drink and relax. You can take beer and wines to go as well :) I can't wait to come back! read more

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FOOD ORGASM WITH THAT OCTOPUS DISH!! OMG it was so good! It is grilled to perfection with small ?fries or potatoes and a unique sauce. I live in NY, so I am used to great food and this right there was downright amazing. I can't comment on the beer selection (not a beer aficionado), as I came here specifically for the octopus dish after seeing a picture on Yelp! lol Such a foodie. Service was great-- welcoming and prompt. Reasonably priced menu and nice decor. read more

El Tap - Very impressive beer selection - Beer Bar Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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It was great that they had sangria on tap for non beer drinkers like me! My husband ordered truffle fries which he said were good. They come with parm cheese and some type of egg-y Mayo looking sauce but I think they could have been made vegan. I give this place 5 stars for the ambience and vibe. It was relaxing and we stayed longer than we had anticipated because of it. Def check this spot out if you love beer. read more

Awesome vibe, cool as ice service, and great food n drinks! What's not to love? They asked me my taste preferences and selected a flight of local brews for me which were absolutely heavenly. My favorite was the Fok oatmeal stout. Then came the spicy chicken pinchos. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I've never had a batter that light on anything really, now that I come to think of it. So light and crispy! The sauce was so spicy it made me cry in a good way. I gobbled them down, told myself I wasn't allowed to get 3 more orders and have a chicken party, and got out of there before I ordered everything off the menu! The food was spectacular, the service superb, and the bathrooms were clean. Job well done, El Tap! See ya next time! Bonus: bilingual English/Spanish staff! read more

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A bit downtowny from what I was expecting. The bacon dish was delish as well as well as the strong lager. They suffer in the lighter end of beers. The sangria was near the bottom of the keg so I won't judge in the harsh floaters in the drink. It reminds me of a US politician, ya can't flush em. Overall o read more

Very great service!!! There are 46 different beers to choose from, the first 18 options are all local beers and the service was just seriously so good. Our server helped us talk through the beers, helped us pronounce the beers in Spanish (lol) pretty close to the beach which is where we came from. Recommend ! read more

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Okay well they are literally out of 90% of their taps as they are focused for a huge local event tomorrow. Couple of local San Juan Cerveza Artesanal options. Decent menu selection. Cute hot date spot if you like craft beer. Clean, fresh and polished. Off Calle Loiza which is up and coming. Try the Leatherback "Farmhouse Ale" it's a St Thomas Ginger Bomb Beer. Refreshing and tasty if you like ginger. Enjoy that date night and get you some fresh craft read more

El Tap - Tap Wall - Beer Bar Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Amazing selection of local beers. I recommend getting a flight and trying a few. The service was outstanding. Food was great.

Good variety of beers. Nice staff. Delicious small dishes with outstanding flavors. The fillet was delicious and cooked to perfection with beautiful balanced charred crust. Very good tuna tartare with the thinest and crispiest wonton chips ever. Juicy pulled pork sliders with a sweet tangy sauce. The fried dumplings were served with a delicious dipping sauce. The crispy pulpo (octopus) is tender and delicious. It is a shame that they've reduce the amount they put on the plate. read more

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For my NYC based black brothers and sisters: Great place to try local beers if that's your vibe. over 35 beers on tap with little tester cups if you're uninterested in committing to a full glass. Had the Sangria which was 10%ABV, drunk by the last sip. read more

Delicious food and beers. Service is knowledgeable and attentive. So many beer selections! The bar is really cozy and well appointed. Try the chicarrón de pulpo! Yummy read more

An interesting concept with a wide variety of beers. The food is good. I advice using valet parking (6$ only). You can buy a recycle can and take your favorite beer with you! read more

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Came here to try craft beer and ended up with the whole experience. They have a food menu similar to tapas. I tried their sliders and tacos. The sliders (mini burgers) were filling, they were cooked good and they also had a sauce on the side that tasted like sriracha (spicy but good!). My personal favorite were the tacos, a must try! They also have a big selection of beer, everything that is available is posted on the wall right behind where they pour them. So it's easy to read the details from your seat. I would definitely come back here when I visit Puerto Rico again! read more

El Tap - Beer Bar Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Stopped in on a Tuesday night, couldn't get a single beer because the bartenders ignored us. I noticed that there were many people sitting at the bar who looked like they were being neglected by the bartenders as well so we left. We had a good experience on Friday night with one of the bartenders, which is why I'm giving them three stars instead of just one. Honestly, I live right next to a bar with over 500 craft/microbrew beers (and 53 rotating beers on tap), so even though we had seen all of the non-local beers, it was a shame since we were looking forward to some Puerto Rican craft brews. I will say that the nearby restaurant Pirilo also has many beers by Ocean Lab and F.O.K., which are two of the Puerto Rican breweries. read more

Great craft beer spot in PR! Lots of variety of beers, 18 locals. Food was amazing and huge portions for tapas. I'd say we will be back, but we may not leave... read more

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As official beer snobs, this place ranks #1 in San Juan for us. The selection of beers, mostly local/regional, are second to none. The bartender we had (Ian) was very knowledgeable in not only the beers we asked about but also the brewers and why they did what they did for the beers we inquired about. Who ever heard of a stout that looks like an amber? Well Ian knew the story behind this and it was interesting to learn about and imbibe while he explained the details. Impressive bartender. The food was also top notch. We had the meat and cheese plate and for $14 it was one of the best cheese/meat plates we've ever had. The selection was varied and tasty and lots of munch on. We also had the chicken skewers with a spicy sauce over spinach leaves and wow, that was really good. Really tasty, nice and spicy and worth every bit of the $8, which, for what you get we thought was a good value. So, now we have to change our plans for our last night out and head back to El Tap. Why? The beer is plentiful. The food is good and the bartender knows his stuff! read more

Unless you have a pretentious hipster beard, don't bother: selection of beers on tap is as wide as in Walgreens next door and you will be ilgnored in favor of a bigger crowd, which makes sense from a business perspective and I respect that. It's just I cannot pretend to be a group of people but would like a beer too? read more

Love the amount of tap beers available and how organized they are. There are jars of different sizes so you make buy beer to take home and share. No silicone, pesticides, additives nor preservatives. 15 of 35+ beers are locally brewed. read more

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Very nice place to hangout with friends. They have over 18 local brewed beers and several really nice imported. Food is also very nice. If you are in PR, come to this place. You'll not regret coming here. read more

This place is fantastic. They had at least 18 beers on tap that were local to Puerto Rico, absolutely fantastic. Sadly, most of the local dark beers were sold out when I got there and those are my favorite. But I enjoyed the beers that I tried, especially a coconut blonde beer. I did spill one of my beers just simply because I didn't put it in the right circle for my tasting flights, and I would give them an extra star if they had offered me a refill on that beer, but they did not. Absolutely a must try when you're in Puerto Rico. read more

Great beer selection from Puerto Rico and the USA with some international. Over 40 beers on tap and some wine one tap as well. Some limited food options but lots of restaurants nearby on Calle Loíza. read more

El Tap - Beer Bar Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

This place is amazingly good. Ambience is perfect, selection of craft beers and the food. You must try the fried octopus...outstanding!!! read more

El Tap - Fried octopus!!! Bring me more! - Beer Bar Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Beer, beer, beer... do you like good beer? Do you like to taste local craft brews when you travel? Do you like a cool, laid back, somewhat hipster ambience? Then come here. If you are a beer lover, this place offers no less than 15 local brews (Puerto Rican) and 25+ craft brews from across the states. Service is quick, thy are super nice, and very helpful for selecting the right brew for you. I didn't try the food because we were stuffed from lunch elsewhere, but will definitely come back to eat and have more delicious brews. Awesome! read more

Huge craft beer selection, knowledgeable bartenders. The food, delicious, had Ceviche to die for , Avocado salad was very fresh and tasty.

One of my favorite spots in Loiza Street. The concept is nice, its cozy and has a wide variety of beers. Be careful friday to sunday, it tends to get too crowded! read more

So yummy that I forgot to take pictures; we had the dumplings, croquettes, truffle fries, grilled cheese and thick cut bacon... all SO good.

Great beer selection. 15 local beers on tap. Bartender was super helpful and had a lot of good info to share. Coming from Portland, Oregon it was great to find a place to get a draft beer. read more

Great place if you like hipsters and craft beer. If thats not your thing, then steer clear. Beautiful place, great service, good beer. P.s. I dont like hipsters or craft beer!l read more