After a less-than stellar dinner the night before, and a long but amazing day on a PR tour, we…read morecleaned up for a dinner out at Ropa Vieja. Attire was relaxed-- I saw ladies in pants as well as dresses, men in pants and shorts, but the staff was dressed sharply in all black. We waited a bit while two hosts and a manager worked to assemble several tables on the patio for a group of ten which had arrived before us. The patio decor-- murals and greenery, were beautiful. We requested indoor seating near the bar, and were the second of four tables to be filled. The indoor seating was a bit darker, had two bartenders working nonstop, and three televisions were playing inside. The inside seating area was quieter and more intimate (plus cooler in temperature) than the patio option. Our server, Raul, promptly greeted us and asked if we preferred English or Spanish. Promising to give honest recommendations of our selections, he did-- and made great suggestions as well. We started with risotto balls as an appetizer-- the guava dipping sauce was delicious. They were cheesier than my husband could stomach, so several remained on our plate. For our entrees, my husband chose the Ropa Vieja en Canoa (peeled, hollowed out like a canoe). I selected the Fried Red Snapper (served whole) with creole sauce, a house salad (lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, orange slices, mango dressing) and fried sweet plantains. After a bite, I asked for a glass of Blanc de Blancs, which was a wonderful, crisp pairing. We could not finish our meals, much less entertain the offer of dessert. By the time we left, all four tables were being served inside, there were four gyesss eating dinner at the bar, and the patio seating looked maxed out as well. Ropa Vieja was certainly the best dinner experience we've had in these first three nights in San Juan. So happy the reviews were on point with this one!

Great service and ambiance. Popular spot with indoor and outdoor seating (there was no wait when I…read morearrived around 7PM, but there was a wait for outdoor seating when I left around 8:30PM). I had the garlic shrimp mofongo and it was simply made but tasty. The yuca fries were good as well. There's no extra flare with the food, but it's tasty.

The food is amazing and flavorful. Service is very slow so you'll be here a while…read more When we first walked in, I was confused because the host table is actually a few steps into the restaurant. It was very easy to get seated and they are able to accommodate large groups. There was a table of 10 next to us, we were just a table of two. It was nice and cozy. I had the ginger Mojito, which was very flavorful, and my friend had the coconut Mojito, which was also very good. I enjoyed the mixture of all the flavors.. We some shrimp tocinos, plantains with beef on top, and the cheese balls. We also had rice with beans mixed in together, the Rice was a little bit dry. The cheese balls were my favorite! They had the perfect amount of crunch and melted very nicely into my mouth. The plantains were very good and the shredded beef on top was a nice touch. My only complaint - and it was a big one - was that it took us a while to get our check so we could leave. I'm talking 20 minutes. Prior to that it took 12 minutes to get us sodas to refresh us after the alcoholic beverages. If the food wasn't so good, I would have been much more upset. But overall I had a great time.

Really nice spot for traditional Puerto Rican food near La Placita! It's a great way to start the…read moreevening with a filling meal, to prep yourself for a night of dancing and drinks afterward :) Came here with some friends and without a reservation we were seated quickly outdoors. I ordered the longaniza risotto, which was such a delicious and hearty meal. The crispy pork skin on top was a nice touch to contrast with the creamy risotto. It had a generous amount of sausage chunks too. So good! Ambiance here is excellent since we were outdoors and were able to watch all the fun festivities going on at La Placita. We didn't have any issues with the service. Overall I really enjoyed my experience here!

When planning my first trip to PR I scoured tiktok for food recommendations! And this place was…read moreremarkably noted as Bad Bunny's favorite restaurant, and I understand why! The service was immediate & so welcoming! The restaurant had a very homey feel, like you know someone's family recipes are being used. The food was 10/10, hands down, everything was absolutely delicious! The sangria - to die for! Loved every bit of it! Def a staple if you plan on making the trip!!!

Overhyped. The service was bad, and the wait for my takeout order was ridiculous. When I finally…read morewent to ask what was taking so long, the guy told me, "OMG, I forgot to put your order in." Seriously? After waiting all that time, I finally got my food and the order was wrong. On top of that, the food was overly salty. Yo soy boricua, but does everyone on the island heavily salt their food? Because never in my life have I had white rice from a legit, authentic Puerto Rican restaurant that was that salty This place was honestly a one-and-done for me. After hearing people hype it up and claim it was one of the best, the experience was a major disappointment. I make this food daily so it ain't anything special to me lol I only came here because my gf wanted some hole in the wall type of food.

The food was good. They have a wonderful selection to please everyone. You can order for yourself…read moreor sharable plates. The beans and rice are truly delicious. Not everyone can make a good sorulloito/cornmeal finger food but they had a good one. It is a large and noisy place so if you're looking for quiet and romantic this is not the place. The staff was very nice and accommodating. A place for the young to have fun.

Delicious and reasonably-priced food…read more Lots of delicious options. Very quick service...was promptly seated and food was served shortly after ordering. Friendly and efficient service. Large parking lot but seemed to be pretty filled in a Saturday afternoon. Great location...walkable from many nearby hotels in the Isla Verde area.

We were given a recommendation from our hotels bell hop but decided against after looking at the…read morerestaurant's Yelp rating. After further research, we decided to trust our fellow Yelpers and ate at Havana. Right away the difference was night and day. Havana has more of an upscale, laid-back tropical vibe. Their menu is more extensive as well. I opted for the Arroz Con Pollo, which tastes like nothing I've ever had back in the Carolinas. The rice and chicken was cooked to perfection and the serving size was enough for 2-3 people..at a reasonable, price for dinner. Be aware that checks cannot be split up by item but can be split evenly among those in your group.

Amazing service from our lovely waitress Alanis! We arrived a group of 7 which we were seated…read morecomfortably with a great view of the ocean. We made a reservation which helped. The restaurant is about medium size so id definitely recommend a reservation to prevent any waiting. Alanis was so attentive of us and was very knowledge of the menu and helped us order quickly. For the table, we got ceviche and calamari. This would be the perfect size for groups of maybe 4/5 but 7 we had a little nibble which is at no fault of the restaurant. To eat we all ordered: Seafood Risotto Arroz con Marisco (seafood rice) Chuletas Kan Kan Seafood stuff snapper Seafood stuffed grouper Everything was a hit! The table raved about how this was the best meal of the trip. Highly recommend checking this out

Found this spot towards the end of our trip. The live jazz music was on point! They did a Miles…read moreDavis tribute that did not disappoint! The food was great and affordable!

Los lunes es noche "Big Band" variando el tema en cada presentación. La música, picadera, tragos y…read moreservicio muy buenos. Comienza como a las ocho de la noche, pero hay que hacer reservación varios días antes.

What a great food experience!!! Casita Miramar easily earned a spot in my top 2 restaurants I've…read morehad the pleasure of dining at in Puerto Rico when it comes to quality food and an overall amazing experience. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, and the service was excellent from beginning to end,from the hostess to the servers and bussers. Our server, Jeffery, was amazing! He was energetic, professional, attentive, and you can genuinely tell he takes his position seriously. I loved that! We were greeted with complimentary sopa de plátano and bacalaítos, and I was NOT expecting to love them as much as I did. This was by far the best sopa de plátano I've ever had. I never thought I could fall in love with a soup, but here we are! (I ordered a whole extra regular size bowl )The bacalaítos were another surprise because they're normally not something I order or even particularly like--and I've tried quite a few in my life--but these were absolutely delicious. My S/O and I shared the churrasco with arroz mamposteao, along with a side of avocado salad and majado de viandas. Everything was a straight 10/10. Not one disappointment on the table. They also make an amazing Rojo Pico, which was the perfect addition to the experience. 100% recommend Casita Miramar. Don't overthink JUST GO! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and most importantly, genuinely delicious, quality Puerto Rican food. This place absolutely deserves the hype and its spot in my top two!

The workers were honestly the sweetest. the environment is so welcoming and calm…read more although i wasn't very happy with the food. i went with my family and we found the food very bland and overpriced!! my mom LOVES cooking and she could tell when frozen beans are served to her. the food tasted old and the rice look like it was reheated from days ago.. definitely might be a tourist trap. the aesthetics are beautiful but isn't worth the price. on the good side, they sell natural juices and the parcha juice was the best i ever had!!

Super cute dessert spot! There were so many options to choose from, and everything looked so…read moretempting. Definitely a great place to stop by if you have a sweet tooth!

I don't normally leave reviews, but it was so so bad I need people to heed my warning and not let…read morethis place rob you of what a good breakfast bakery in Puerto Rico can be. The good thing first- the line goes through fairly quickly considering how busy they were the day I was there, Sunday July 19, 2026, and parking was plentiful. Service was fine, cleanliness was good. The bad. Way overpriced for this region. There are plenty of bakeries in Puerto Rico offering the same things at half the price. The worst. The food quality sucked. Jugo de China Natural usually means squeezed to order. It was squeezed ahead of time and served with ice without being asked. Fresh squeezed orange juice is best served room temp. A good one will still be a little foamy on the top with very low acidity Ham and Cheese on Mayorca Bread- a staple of PR breakfast. Traditionally served pressed with a little powdered sugar on top that caramelizes a little because of the pressing. This one had a ton of floury tasting powdered sugar on the top and bottom of the top and inside the top and bottom of the bread, not normal at all. And for whatever reason, mine was served with the insides of the bread out side but I saw others that weren't served that way. So strange. And the ham was oddly pale. Also, no knives or forks to be found, so the extra sugar was extra confusing Quesitos- I ordered 4 to take out. I should not have. They went straight to the trash. The dough was severely under baked and soggy yet the filling was dry and crumbly without barely any sugar on top to offset the cream cheese. Arroz con Dulce- overly sweet and watery. Also went straight to the trash. Should be a little thicker from the starch of the rice combining with the sweet milk as it cooks. It tasted like they cooked the rice separately and then added cinnamon, evaporated milk and a ton of sugar without heating it. Not even a hint of vanilla to be found. For $44 dollars before tip. It was straight disrespectful to tourists and locals alike. I hope they improve because there is nothing worst than a popular spot resting on the laurels of a good location PS- The Habichuelas Escabeche were good.

We ended up dining at Refran for dinner our first night in San Juan and it did not disappoint. Our…read moreserver was so sweet and attentive. We ordered the bacalaitos (codfish fritters) as an appetizer and the mofongo with shrimp (and another with pernil). The bacalaitos were perfectly fried, not greasy. The mofongo was the best mofongo I had in San Juan! It was full of flavor and the shrimp was the perfect compliment. My son housed their rice and beans. My husband ordered the tres leches cake. It was probably the best tres leches I've ever had. We'll definitely return next time we're in San Juan.

A very small restaurant with absolutely authentic Puerto Rican food with about 10 tables or so,…read moreabsolutely do not miss this place! So what do you get by coming here? You get the real deal, real Puerto Rican dishes, with the greatest flavors and fair prices. Unless you prefer playing overpriced, find dining restaurants with average Puerto Rican food, which there are plenty of in the area. I'm not able to emphasize how small this restaurant is, it's located right along the main walking strip in Coronado Beach. Maybe 10 tables or so. No reservations walk up wait in line if you have to eat and leave. Not only will you eat the best tasting food during your trip, but probably also pay the least amount of money. We went here twice! Their rice and beans recipe is probably what it's all about! We got grilled shrimp and skirt steak over rice and beans and honestly, I could've had it all week long! This little gem local place is not to be missed! Highly recommended!