I stopped in for dinner 2 nights ago and had a fantastic mealm I started with a bottle of water and…read morethe hummus. The hummus was so good especially with the fresh baked bread they serve with it. I then had the falafel plate which came with rice, cold potato salad and a carrot/cabbage salad. I really enjoyed everything and the service was great.

I saw a friend post their meal on IG and it literally made my mouth water. So I had to stop in…read morebefore I left San Juan! It's a small, quaint spot but so authentic. From the moment we walked in it felt like family. My picky eater hubby enjoyed every bite and I was even able to get him to dip his lavash in the hummus. Win! If you're in the area, please stop in and support! You will not be disappointed.

On our way to another restaurant for lunch, we saw the sign and front facade of El Cairo and…read morechanged our plans to go inside. The menu offers plenty of choices. I was curious and ordered their lamb lunch box with rice, hummus, and salad. The box looked exactly as good as in the menu picture. While I did not love the salad, the rice, lamb, and hummus were delicious. For dessert, a strong coffee and baklava! The service was just okay. If you are a Yelper and get excited about the 10% discount for your first check-in, they did not honor it.

Food was different and delicious. Service was excellent very attentive and provided suggestions…read more Ambiance takes you to Cairo from the entrance and decor inside. The only complaint was the dessert, the baklava was not fresh. It was kind of hard and cold. Thank you.

My husband wanted to stop here to eat when we first arrived in Old San Juan, but I wanted to try…read morethe local food. I have eaten Turkish food before. However, we were about to leave to catch our flight back home, so we stopped in. Little did I know that they do serve local dishes as well. Since we had already had a lot of local dishes by this time, we ordered the sampler platter I think it was. We shared a platter with salad, rice, lamb chops, chicken kebab, beef kebab, and ground beef kebab. We also got the eggplant appetizer. We let Cecelia know that we were in a hurry to get to the airport on time to catch our flight home, and she made sure we were served quickly. It was really delicious! The rice was buttery, the bread was warm, the meats were all very tasty. It was a perfect lunch before we headed home. It was right across from the parking garage, so that made everything easy for us. We even enjoyed Cecelia's hot sauce even though it was a little too hot for me.

An unexpected stop for lunch during a cruise stop in Old San Juan, PR, the Istanbul Restaurant was…read morea combination of Turkish dishes along with dishes native to Puerto Rico. My brother and I tried dishes from both menus, and found it to be quite good. As we were walking past, a small sign for 'Grandma's Kitchen' caught our eye. My brother had been encouraging me to try Puerto Rico's national dish: Mofongo - mashed fried plantains. Unfortunately, restaurants were just packed with long waits and I wasn't in the mood to wait outside in the sun for a long time. The door next to the sign stated that it was a restaurant called 'Istanbul'. We peaked inside, and was welcomed warmly by a host, who let us know that the restaurant was both Grandma's Kitchen/Istanbul. There was nobody else dining inside, which was weird considering how every other restaurant in the area was packed. The dishes are made to order, so took a bit of time for it to come out one at a time. Mixed Seafood Stuffed Mofongo ($25) - served in a wooden pilon, the tall and narrow neck was stuffed with the mashed plantains, topped with a seafood blend of clams, dense fish pieces, octopus, and squid. The sauce was really well done, not too rich, but buttery enough to accentuate the seafood. I have to believe the seafood was prepared from frozen, but it tasted really good: a definite notch up from the seafood I've been having on the cruise boats. It was the first time having mofongo, and I liked it. This version had fried plantain chips, mixed with the mash of more plantains. I don't think this version had pork skin rinds, and I didn't miss it. It's extremely dense, so ended up eating maybe a third of it while finishing the seafood. It's a solid alternative to rice, though definitely can't eat too much of it. Doner Kebab ($18) - from the Istanbul portion of the menu, this dish was tasty, though the meat was cooked on a flat top grill like a burger patty, instead of on a vertical rotisserie. The lamb/beef patty was loosely formed and well seasoned, with the accompanying tzatziki sauce being a good add-on. Both dishes were cooked very well, the back kitchen has some skills. Service was friendly throughout. Water is not offered, but guessing they will give to you if asked. Payment was provided after the meal, and they do stick on a mandatory 15% gratuity for all party sizes.

I had this spot bookmarked for a while. Finally got to go after my kid's soccer game. It's located…read morein a strip mall behind Plaza Escorial. From the outside it doesn't look like much. Nothing stands out. But don't let that fool you, the inside is nice. It was early so we were most likely the first customers of the day. We started off with falafels. Very fresh, perfect taste. I'm sure it helped that the oil was also fresh because we'd arrived early, but I'm sure they're always fire. We also ordered the Labneh. This was also good. For the main course I went with the mix platter. It was a good way to try the different meats: chicken, lamb, and beef. It came with rice, salad, and hummus. Perfect for one person. Very tasty. Loved the rice and salad. Overall, great spot not far from San Juan. Worth the trip.

We got the lamb kofte plate and lamb shawarma. The plate comes with rice, pita, hummus, baba…read moreghanouj, and salad - the sides could be more but the kofte were delicious. The shawarma was dry. The server was friendly, and there is a fair amount of seating.

I stopped in for a quick cup of coffee, and was pleasantly surprised! It's a small quaint coffee…read moreshop that has plenty of charm, AIR CONDITIONING! You walk down a narrow hallway that opens up with bar height tables,& seating area in the back! That area is perfect for an intimate conversation, or a chat with friends. The owner Ivar was working ,& took our order! He was super nice! It is nice to see owners actually work at their establishment! He fixed me the perfect cup of coffee, even with my American taste buds! The coffee here is STRONG, robust with plenty of flavor! He also has Hazelnut, Mocha, Salted Caramel! He also has a food menu with breakfast, burgers and small plates! They have two seats out front of you would like to enjoy the ocean view and maybe catch a breeze! If your in the area stop by for a plate which looks delicious or a cup of coffee, with hospitality! The kind of coffee, experience that inst commercialized then this the lil spot you are looking for!

Authentic Mediterranean food!!!! Great service and prices. Ottoman plate my favorite.read more

Great location, even better food. Must go if you like Mediterranean food. Best chicken and pork…read morekebabs in San Juan!

The worst attitude servers and hostess, and I don't know what are their issues are this place had…read morelike 3 tables being occupied (maybe my skin color). I had to keep trying to get my server's attention to order. I asked her is she has samosa here, she said she will find out, never came back. What seemed like an a life time, she popped up by the bar area when she did, I had to keep trying to get her attention, and she took the slowest catwalk walk to my table, like I was bothering her or something. I felt bad for giving this place 3 starts, because the food is really taste and fully of flavors!! But the severe and the hostess was indifferent and bothered by my presences.

I stumbles on thos place just driving around. ABSOLUTELY superb! Super cold beer awesome plate of…read morefood and top shelf service from the time I entered the restaurant. They have a new fan here!

You need to come and eat here! is amazing !!! The service is…read morefabulous!! You will have 4 or more servers at your table ! everyone is extremely nice and attentive. The menu is exquisite! I had a conversation with the chef ( extremely nice person and very professional, his name is Daniel) I asked him if he would do a different type of risotto just for me ,he said yes !!! amazing ! if you want something that is not in the menu , just ask ! they would do it ! they want you to feel comfortable ! this is so important ! The chef extremely nice said yes and without any hesitation to my request! after we spoke he sent to our table one entree , octopus! on the house ! we ate risotto cheese balls ! wow! so good ! the churasco risotto is a must here ! you need to try this delicious plate ! amazing ! drinks ! Apple Martini was good Cosmopolitan was great if you want to feel like royalty and eat good !come here !!!

El Risoto de gandules es espectacular. Es tan bueno como el de Wilo. Las chuletitas de cordero son…read moreminúsculas, posiblemente de corderos enanos. Riquísimas , pero pequeñas. El servicio es de primera, gente bien Atenta y amable. Es un lugar espectacular para una buena cena, buena música de fondo y meseras súper serviciales. Volveré.

Awesome vegan-friendly spot! We were only hungry for a snack, so we got a platter of 3 mezze…read more(babaganoush, pumpkin hummus, and regular hummus). All three were great although the star of the show was the homemade whole wheat pita. Insanely fresh. Fluffy and pillowy on the inside and crusty and crunchy on the outside. Loved it.

Love the decor! The servers were all very nice and the mezze, homemade pita & falafel were all…read moredelicious! Tucked away in a non touristy area. A little hidden gem!

We came to the area from California, and I was headed to Tostado, which is next door. They had a…read morewait, so hubby decided to go to Bogetta to have a drink at the bar. The rest was history! We met Victor and ended up eating at Bogetta. The brunch was amazing, and Victor was the best server ever. He made our experience a complete 100%. The dates stuffed with sausage were wrapped in bacon and provided the perfect sweet and unexpected savory. We loved it! Hubby ordered the lemon pancakes. Amazing!!! The lemon zest was infused into the light and fluffy pancakes, set off by the light and refreshing lemon cream that was on top of the pancake. The edible fresh flowers and strawberries were a delightful and unexpected touch. I had the huveas sol and wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! The avocados were fresh and tender. The vegetable puree was a wonderful explosion of flavor in my mouth when combined with the perfectly cook sunny side up eggs. Everything we ate was a win! I hope to come back before we head back to California. Today is day one, and it has exceeded our expectations thus far.

After reading the reviews for this place, I was expecting mediocre service. However, I could not…read morehave been more wrong! We made a reservation here on a Saturday night and were seated immediately in their outdoor area. Our waiter was very competent and nice, and most importantly, so fast! We started with a round of cocktails (I recommend a cocktail over their sangria) and they were brought out within 10 minutes. We then ordered a variety of tapas, including the gnocchi a la brava (my personal favorite, we ended up getting an additional order!) and rabbit turnovers (pretty good but not the most flavorful). All the food came out quickly and we had zero issues. Great dinner spot!