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    Genesis

    3.6 (117 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chicken mofongo
    Aditya C.

    I'll start out with the positive - some of the food was decent. The chicken mofongo I ordered was actually tasty. The chicken and rice soup was okay - it was a little bland. But the shrimp salad was not good - not only was the presentation completely absent, but both the main and the side of fries lacked any sort of seasoning. The food itself is not enough to warrant the low rating. The reason for that was the horrible service I received. Without exaggeration, this was the worst restaurant service I have experienced in my life. And it wasn't just us, as I heard many other parties complaining throughout our time at this restaurant. The first red flag was when it took over 30 minutes after ordering for us to even get water and our drinks we ordered. It took another 30 minutes after that for us to get the one appetizer we ordered (garlic bread with shrimp). Then we started noticing that tables that were seated after us were getting their food before us. I overheard several other tables complaining about the same exact thing, and one family even wished us luck as they were exiting the restaurant because it took them 2 hours to receive their food. 30 minutes after their closing time, they clearly became frantic and started serving tables completely out of order. In addition to the incredibly long wait times, one of our waiters was also pretty rude. When one of our party asked what the dish that was being brought over was, the waiter annoyingly stated "I don't know what you guys ordered." Surely you at least know the names of the dishes at your own restaurant? Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone - the food is not worth the long wait times and subpar service.

    Churassco was good! Not much but taste good!
    Gisselle I.

    Came here with the family. I ordered the churrasco with tostones 8.5/10. Overall pretty good. I also got the mango milkshake and let me just say skip it 1/10. My boyfriend got the steak with mofongo 6.5/10. Fries and nuggets were dry for the kids lol. 2/10. Good place but only in their local dishes.

    Kimber V.

    Wow, this mall also has a Tesla dealership! I'm not sure what model this one is but it's certainly snazzy!

    Skirt Steak with side (fries) and the chicken mofongo.
    Gman F.

    This place is a solid 4. Service was great. Had chicken mofongo and skirt steak. Very happy with both. Not sure why people have given one star. Service was a little slow, but multiple parties came in at the same time and they have a small kitchen. Everything else was great.

    A'Drenna J.

    The food was great and plentiful. The service was perfect. The waiter was attentive and checked in on us. He informed us of specials. The ambiance was peaceful and inviting.

    Mofongo y empanadas de queso, delicioso!!!! 10/10 también ordene un milkshake de mango y strawberry
    Priscilla C.

    Buen servicio, buenas vibras, y el dinner bien yummy! definitely would come back again!

    Carne guisado
    Root E.

    My fiancé and I had lunch here on our 1st day in San Juan. Because San Juan are where the tourist are at it was hard figuring out where to eat! So we just decided to stop here and the hostess outside also talked us into coming in. My fiancé had the pernil - I'm not a pork lover but when I tried it, OMG!!.. melt in you mouth!!!!... and the rice was out of this world! I ordered the carbs guisada - let me tell you, I could eat the whole pot!!.. the meat was so soft I could cut it with a spoon. The best part was the rice and beans!!!... all the flavors married to well!! Def a place I would go to again and refer!

    Chicharrones de pollo con mofongo
    Ella F.

    Don't judge a book by its cover. Mom and I stumbled upon this spot and ordered chicharrones de pollo con mofongo. It was delicious! We played it safe by getting something simple and it worked in our favor. Our server Leo was awesome too.

    Chicken empanadas. PR style is just a flat, fried chicken, not with chicken and cheese like in Mexico.
    Angela D.

    Service was great. Everybody was soooo nice, but the food was not really that good. Honesty, the spices and flavors of most of their dishes were lack luster. Bathrooms were gross. On the positive, there was no wait here.

    Chicken empanadas, pastry is very light and delicious.
    Paris R.

    My tour guide suggested this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. I had the shrimp mofongo with garlic and the chicken empanadas. They were both delicious! It is in a touristy location very convenient to the cruise ships. It also seemed like there were a bunch of locals enjoying the food, or at least a lot of people were speaking Spanish.

    Chicken with Sweet Plantain and rice and beans

    Almost passed it by but glad we didn't. I got the chicken empanadas which were light and flaky. Wished there was a little more chicken meat but what was there was delicious! They served it with a sauce which went with it perfectly and hot sauce. Yumm!! I got the chicken breast with sweet plantain covered in a cheese sauce with a side of rice and beans. It was very good. My husband got media soup, which was a type of chicken noodle soup. The seasoning was perfection. He got the van can pork chop for an entree again with a side of rice and beans. He loved it! Would definitely recommend trying it out!

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    I had the shrimp Mofongo, and it was excellent. Service was good and the ambiance. Best little hole in the wall in San Juan Puerto Rico.

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    Garlic sauce shrimp was the best ! And the homemade sauce was amazing ! Definitely recommend

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    Just happen to drop in for a quick bite. Food was great. Service was okay, drinks were cheap. All in all I would recommend this place.

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    Borikén - Passion fruit mojito and rum punch

    Borikén

    4.3(8 reviews)
    0.1 km

    I remember coming to this restaurant aBout 5 years ago oomph my layover in San Juan. The food was…read moreso memorable that I decided to come back in 2020 to see if it was still good. Well good news, the food is still good! I stopped in during the festival of San Sebastian and the restaurant was packed! We luckily got a seat for two and were able to order right away. I order the mofongo de pollo and my friend ordered a different meal with a soup. I am not going to lie, the service was extremely slow and the food took about 30 to 40 mins maybe to come out. I expect this was because of the festival and how busy the restaurant was. When the food came out, it was delicious! The chicken was great and drenched in a salsa criolla sauce. It was definitely worth the wait! After my meal, I ordered a coffee to digest the food. Luckily this didn't take as long as the food. I would definitely recommend this place however if you are in a rush, it might be best to go somewhere else. The food is very tasty!

    This is a difficult review to do because technically we only had an appetizer and drinks. First of…read moreall the rest is located next to the Christopher Columbus Plaza in Old San Juan which makes it an ideal location for tourists coming in and out. The restaurant is very small inside but they do have outside dining which is what we chose to do. The service was good, they were very attentive to our needs. Unfortunately, the appetizer we ordered was just awful. We ordered a mix of very traditional Puerto Rican bites-small alcapurrias, sorrullos, chicharrónes de pollo and some fried cheese. There was absolutely nothing good about the mix. The alcapurrias has no meat whatsoever, the chicharrónes were not crispy and the cheese was just awful. I wanted to give them a 1star review but I felt this would not be fair because we did not try an entree and I hope that would be better. The 3star was because the service was good. In addition to the service later on in the evening they had live music which was essentially old traditional Puerto Rican music which was excellent. So to be fair I thought a 3 star review would be the right thing to do. Hopefully the entrees are much better just stay away from the surtido appetizer because it was not good.

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    Mallorca - mallorca w/ butter

    Mallorca

    4.2(843 reviews)
    0.2 km
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    Review #1,046 Posted on 4.26.26…read more We came here on Thursday the 23rd while in San Juan area for my buddies 50th birthday. This spot we had seen on social media a ton for being famous for their Mallorca sandwich, a special type bread, we got the one with bacon & American cheese. Man, I made the mistake of doing the bacon instead of ham, overthought that deal. I tried my buddies with ham n cheese and I think that was way to go. I loved how this spot had that super old school feel of like a diner. You can sit at one of the table tops, or you can do the countertop too, which has tons of seats, we all were able to sit there. I'd 100% recommend this spot, but get the ham n cheese mallorca sandwich, don't overthink it.

    Walked in here at ~8:15am for breakfast. There was not a lot of people yet; we were seated at the…read morebar. After a few minutes, people started trickling down and soon the place was close to being full. I liked the mallorca with ham, bacon, cheese! It was delicious. They looked small but they were filling. The pastries displayed at the window were inviting. If you're dining in, you have to tell your server that you're getting some pastries that are on display then you ask the person at the counter who also serves as the cashier to get them for you. The guava pastry was good. The vanilla bread with strawberry and pineapple/lemon was okay. They looked better than they tasted in my opinion. Payment for everything would be at the cashier after dining. If you're in San Juan, this is a place to try!

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    Cayo Caribe - Old San Juan - Red snapper it's about $30/lb

    Cayo Caribe - Old San Juan

    4.0(220 reviews)
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    When you want an easy, reliable seafood lunch near the San Juan port, Cayo Caribe hits the mark…read more Our walking tour guide recommended this spot, and it ended up being one of the better casual lunches of the trip. It's located close to the cruise port area, making it an effortless stop if you're exploring Old San Juan. The vibe is straightforward and comfortable--think casual, sit-down seafood spot where you can relax, grab a drink, and not overthink the menu. It's not flashy or upscale, but that's part of the appeal. Just friendly service, cold drinks, and solid food. Service * Very friendly and welcoming * Easy walk-in experience * Relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere Food & Drinks * Standard beers and cocktails--perfect for a mid-day refresher * Seafood Fried Platter - especially the fried cod; crispy, flavorful, and well-executed * Tacos (Fried Shrimp & Fried Cod) - the standout; fresh, generous portions with crunchy slaw and spot-on sauce The tacos were the surprise hit--bright, crispy, and packed with flavor. Exactly what you want from a Puerto Rican seafood lunch. Verdict Cayo Caribe is a dependable, casual seafood stop near the port. Nothing overly complicated--just good service, fresh seafood, and a relaxed setting. A great lunch choice if you're in the area and craving fried seafood and tacos. Solid four stars.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND…read more We had the fried whole snapped it was excellent!! Also the beef empanadas were amazing. Great service and friendly. Inside the bar was playing Pickleball on the tv at the bar and we got to watch the finals.

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