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    Juanes Restaurant

    4.7 (12 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Joan L.

    Nuances looks more modern than many of the other old San Juan restaurants. This was out last stop on our food tour and they definitely saved the best for last! We had an smoke portion of bifongo and chicken. The dish was delicious! We also had cheesecake flan. Also a hit! This restaurant has only been here about a year. Definitely give it a try if you are in Old San Juan.

    Ray N.

    We came in with a group tour that included lunch (already determined). We had a delicious lunch of white rice, red beans, and chicken in a stew sauce. Our tour guide (Francis) helped serve the dishes and drinks. The rest of the interactions with the staff was friendly and pleasant. The decor was very modern and inviting. Our tour guide said that this restaurant had not been open for long. We will definitely add this spot as a place to come back.

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    Oscar W.

    I was told upon entering that mofongo is their specialty and I can see why! The food was great and the well cooled interior gave me a much needed break from the heat of the outdoors. I ordered the mofongo with skirt steak and an arroz mamposteao. Both were great but I especially liked the rice. It was delicious! If l was a local, this would likely be a spot I'd come back to.

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    Bridget S.

    We came here on a food tour. The Mofongo was so good! The chicken was cooked in a very flavorful sauce and was so tender. The restaurant is small and family owned. It was probably the best food of the trip so far.

    our first dinner! sorry it's sideways
    Alexandra R.

    first timers and first dinner in San Juan. Super clean, quiet and modern restaurant. Bathrooms are outside. Nice service, authentic Puerto rican food here. They also have a full bar. We tried sancocho, mofongo, churrasco, chuletas and white rice and beans. Very good food here!

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    I was told upon entering that mofongo is their specialty and I can see why!

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    Borikén - Passion fruit mojito and rum punch

    Borikén

    4.3(8 reviews)
    0.4 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
    $$

    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)
    0.2 km
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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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