If you're looking for the perfect dive bar experience in Old San Juan, this place absolutely nails…read moreit. From the moment you walk in, you feel the vibe. It's small, loud, a little gritty, and completely inviting--exactly what a true dive bar should be. The walls are covered in graffiti and stickers from years of visitors leaving their mark, and honestly, that's part of the magic. You can't help but look around and smile at all the personality packed into such a cozy space. One of my favorite details? Look over to the right corner of the bar and you'll spot what looks like a vintage cash register straight out of the 1800s. Then right in the middle of the bar you've got the modern point-of-sale devices. The contrast is hilarious and perfect--old-school charm meeting modern bar life. There's a pool table, plenty of seating for such an intimate spot, and yes, a restroom inside (always appreciated in Old San Juan!). But what really makes this place stand out is the service--the staff is fantastic, welcoming, and they pour seriously strong drinks that are also refreshingly affordable. This is the kind of place where you come for one drink in the afternoon and suddenly the whole evening disappears in great conversation and good vibes. If you're wandering the streets of Old San Juan and want authentic dive bar energy, great drinks, and a place full of character, this is absolutely a must-stop. Highly recommend.

Always a good time here. Love the grunge vibe. The Pina Batida was delicious! Service was friendly!read more

What a hidden gem!!! We passed right by it the first time…read moreand didn't even notice this was here. Super cute and they have an inside and outside bar too. The drinks were crafted beautifully and the bartenders were super friendly and gave us great local suggestions as well. Highly recommend stopping by for a few drinks here.

THE Famous La Factoria club of where Despacito, Heart Break, and other songs were filmed here. When…read morein Puerto Rico, this is a must. AMBIANCE: Parking: Welcome to Old San Juan, it get get pretty busy - best to carpool or do public transportation. Seating: Indoor seating or private cabana set ups for groups. Room for a total of 100 people. Feels: Welcome to Old San Juan, a mix of touristy and culture. The spot itself is popular for locals and tourists. As for the space itself, what's unique about this spot is this place isn't just one bar. It's actually a series of connected rooms (about 6-7 different spaces), each with its own vibe - speak easy, dance, casual, house, live music and more! I'm surprised each room can contain it's sounds while maintaining its own energy. It feels like a speakeasy maze meets nightlife experience. Dim lighting, vintage touches, and just enough chaos in a good way. DRINKS/EXPERIENCE It was such a fun night, not sure what I ordered but there is an abundance of flavors as every room has different selections. But popular drinks if you're looking for guidance - lavendar mule, espresso martini, a classic mojito. They got the classic to your well-crafted cocktails. Some spots provide food while others is sip and chill or sip and dance. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Fast-paced but solid. Staff keeps up with the crowd and still manages to be engaging. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars! Good choices, reasonable prices, and a vibe like no other. As a gemini that can be quite indecisive, I enjoyed this spot - especially with its multiple options. This is more than a bar - it's an experience. A spot where the night can go longer than expected. TIPS: * Walk through ALL the rooms--you'll miss half the experience if you don't

An afternoon of planned bar hopping was totally ruined by this place because we ended up staying…read morethere almost 5 hours and never went anyplace else. The owner and servers are phenomenal. Very generous drink pours and reasonable prices. Great atmosphere, kind of a Texas honky-tonk type vibe. We never ate any entrées but from what we understand the food is really excellent. Update: We went back and tried several entrees and everything was awesome!

Booty's is a hidden gem. Don't be fooled by the western theme decor Booty's is much more than a…read more burger joint. Head chef Giani cooks up a mean burger as well as delicious Risotto. His chorizo and sweet plantain risotto was a perfect blend of sweet and salty. The creme-brulee was beautifully plated and tasted just as good as it looked. The prices are very reasonable, especially for old San Juan. We had a lovely date night and will definitely be going back.

Fantastic little dive bar. Our bartender, Rafael, was super friendly and give us awesome…read morerecommendations for where to eat in town. His drinks were affordable and really on point! Got the pinacolada and it was just the perfect flavor of pineapple and coconut! It's tucked away from the main drag and you might find a couple of neighborhood cars pay you a visit if you sit outside. Playing pool here is super affordable! Only $.75!

Great bar. Beautiful building and cool rooftop.read more

Cute little bar with lots of food available. "Best mojitos on the island" on the sign! Service is…read morefine.

Good spot for happy hour or to meet up before you head down to Old San Juan night life! Wish they…read morehad more TVs to watch sports!

This was a cool spot - very hipster vibe with a nice outdoor seating area. Drinks had generous…read morepours and were cheap. There's also a cool gallery off of it.

Hands down my favorite place for a beer. Endless array of performances, art installations, and…read moreevents. There's a backyard, there's a side yard, there's console games, DJs, a jukebox, vintage TVs, what more could you want?? This is the place to be for an awesome late night.

Best mojito I've ever had and fast service. Passionfruit mojito is worth the stop. Unfortunately a…read morebit pricy

OMG i loved this bar! i think it was my favorite bar in Puerto Rico!…read moreit was super divey and super sketchy when i looked in...it was a long dark hallway and i couldn't see the end of it...so of course i wanted to venture inside...my husband and 2 male friends waited outside (chickens)... there was a bar with 4 barstools, a back patio with 2 tables... we walked around the rest of town and circled back here... ordered a few drinks and they told us that there was also seating out front...hmmm...must of missed that! we went outside to see 4 tables set up in the street...taking up a few parking spots! haha that is so funny...we set up on a table right by the bumper of a parked car. super cool! an ice cream cart rolled by and the vendor was having a drink...i bought ice cream from him (it wasn't that good) we ordered another round and headed to the next spot.... love love love this place!!!

First off, we were reeling from a hellish day dealing with Expedia, who had royally messed up our…read moreValentine's Day trip. This place was packed, but after dealing with two people quickly, the greeter set us quickly. She then allowed us to move to a better table, on the terrace overlooking the ocean, when it became available. Our server, Billy, cannot be beat. He made excellent recommendations and described every drink and dish perfectly. We had the mushroom appetizer, which is fantastic, and the shrimp, also highly recommend. For mains we had the salmon, red snapper and mahi mahi, all fantastic and different. Really no need to go into it too much because the menu changes and everything was good. Just ask questions to make sure it fits your savory/sweet and raw/cooked preferences. For drinks, the house White was great and mineral-y, the Mezcal cocktail and rum with pineapple cocktails (new one at very top 2/14/2026) were great. 2 comments...not a fan of Medallia, but Billy recommended ...its natural...got a Michelob...just saying. Also, would've been great to have a little bread with the shrimp because the sauce was so good, my daughter lapped it all up. They are so great over there, pretty sure they would have found a way to accommodate if asked...dont miss this place IMO.

I want desperately to give this restaurant 5 Stars but., but I have to be true and honest…read more We were in Dorado for business, actually all of Puerto Rico, and were having dinner with an associate and now friends for life. We were staying just a few miles from our hotel and our new friends are about an hour away. They were kind enough to pick this restaurant so we didn't have to travel so late at night. Okay let's get on with it. The restaurant is located in a residential neighborhood and maneuvering through it was a challenge. Next parking. Self-parking but extremely limited. The have an attendant directing you but it was very difficult. Next this is a waterfront restaurant but at nigh not much to see. Getting up to the restaurant is by a set of steep steps. No elevator, and Mrs. E had knee replacement surgery a few months ago so getting up these steps was a nightmare. So atmosphere, pretty dark but extremely noisy. Conversations were a real challenge. Food-I had Lobster Risotto. Good but not memorable. Mrs. Had "Skirt Steak ". Not that good. Our new friends shared a T bone steak which they loved. Side note, beef does not come from the US mainland. Most comes from South America. Just leave it at that. Their young son was there too and he had sliders. Our waiter was very good and fluent in English which was a good thing. Plenty of high end restaurants in Dorado. Next time we're there we'll try one of them.

John was awesome introduced me to Mario who makes the bomb dot com sandwiches hands down…read moreyessir!!!!! Tripleta sandwich yes and thank you. Get one and a Cuba libre etc add a little chichaitos pistachio or horchata. Boom! Thank me later.

Caveat I only came to Puerto Rico as a tourist so I only spent like an hour or so in the bar, but I…read moreloved being at this bar! It's great for just stopping by for a beer super quickly with a friend, and the beers are cheap and they seem like they tended to have sales going on whenever we walked past. As your local non-Hispanic, contiguous American speaking broken Spanish, the bartender was very patient with me when I thought I could correctly pronounce Puerto Rican beers. And after speaking to him he was a pretty cool dude. Seems like a place I'd stop by from time to time again if I lived in San Jaun

Fun hip spot for drinks and live music! Bartender was great and the vibe in the place had you…read morerelaxed and tapping your foot to the music.

Rumor has it this place is run by cocktail elves…read more Rumor has it the Kamikaze will have you waking up on the beach the next day. Rumor has it the Sat night band was in the top 10 of American Idol back in the day. It is very possible these rumors, like the bar itself, are simply a figment of my drunken imagination.