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    Cheese pastry. Soooooo good!!!
    Shana S.

    One of the best spots in PR. Been coming here for years and they never, ever disappoint. Food is excellent. Service is everything! Place is always clean and well kept.

    If you are looking for authentic and home made feel puertorican food, Molinis is the place to go in the San Juan/Santurce area. I was raised in Puerto Rico, and currently 55 years old, and one of my best memories involve the food my Mom used to cook, I literally had a "Ratatouille" moment with the first bite I took with various dishes served at Molinis. The owners David Santini and Joanna Molina have a personal approach to the service they provide and personally make sure customers are a 100% satisfied with the food and the service. if you are in the San Juan area, this restaurant is definitely a most go spot for the best home cooked puertorican food and excellent service. Below is my family with the owner David Santini at Molinis.

    Local, typical dishes. I had the lunch special and my kid had the salmon.
    Teresa W.

    The most delicious and flavorful food. We went based on recommendation from our tour guide that lives there and said it was one of his favorites. He was not wrong! Portions were generous and prices were reasonable. The service was super friendly. Place was filled with locals so you know it's good!

    Pastele de Masa with an extra pork chop
    Will C.

    Terrific Puerto Rican cuisine in Calle Loíza. Menu is refreshed every day; being the holidays, I knew I had to get the pastele de masa. The dish itself was delicous, with root vegetable masa and pork in the banana leaf combining well and creating a wonderul aroma. Rice and beans are pretty standard, but tasty nonetheless. Also liked the plantain maduros and pork chop that came with my friend's plate. Pork might've been a bit dry. Service was busy but friendly. We visited during lunch, which put pressure on the two-person restaurant. Took a while to take our orders and to get them out. However, the owner was friendly and did her best to translate the Spanish menu for us. No credit cards accepted, though they now take Venmo. Overall, a tasty and reasonably-priced place for Puerto Rican food in the area. Good, down-home atmosphere. Had I been visiting longer, I would've definitely stopped in again.

    Pastelon de Amarillos
    Tom M.

    Very good ! Better than lasagna... had the sweet plantains instead of noodles They were able to explain the Spanish menu in English for us which made things much easier. I ended up pulling up Yelp and pointing to a picture! LOL

    Beefsteak

    Great food, ambience and service. Johanna was so nice and friendly. Made me feel welcomed. I would recommend.

    Bacalao guisado

    Food was amazing! You can tell everyone loves working here from the kitchen to the front of house. The service was awesome, David explained the menu to us in english and in spanish.

    Mofongo stuffed with shrimp and stuff. Highly recommend!
    Hongsuk S.

    Two of us came in around noon for lunch. We were seated pretty quickly and ordered water to start. We were given bottled waters and charged $1.50 per. Would have been nice to know that beforehand, or at least given the option for tap, when we saw others around us with it. Beef stew: $14 The beef was cooked till it was very soft, and the dish had decent flavors in it. Definitely wasn't bad, but nothing too special. Mofongo stuffed with shrimp: $18 This was definitely the star dish. Usually, mofongo is just a ball of mashed fried plantains and can get pretty heavy. However, Molini's take on this dish was a bowl made out of mofongo, filled with lots of shrimp and a gumbo type sauce. Highly recommend this dish for its innovation and flavor. The price might steer you away from first glance, but the dish is well worth it. Based on food alone, solid 4.5 stars. However, there were other factors at play. We ended up staying in the restaurant for about 2 hours because the food took so long to come out. We noticed that people who arrived after us were getting their food before us. Perhaps it was because the dishes we ordered took over an hour to prepare, perhaps it was because our server forgot to put in our order, we'll never know. Also, when the food came, the server practically threw our plates down in front of us in a not so welcoming way. I don't expect top quality service from a family run restaurant, but a little politeness and decency goes a long way. Hopefully it's an isolated issue as I really liked Molini's.

    Wow! This place is is one of THE best places here in Puerto Rico! Came here for vacation and stopped for some food. When I tell you the customer service here is top notch. We speak very little Spanish they were so accommodating and told us the whole menu in English. The whole staff made us feel like part of their family. The food and drinks were delicious, hot, and fast! Thank you again so much for the experience! Can't wait to come back

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    Great atmosphere; good food. Great spot for locals and tourists, alike. Owner is very hand's on and the service was very good, as well.

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    Ropa Vieja Grill II

    Ropa Vieja Grill II

    4.1(599 reviews)
    1.6 km
    $$

    After a week of beer, tacos, street food, beaches, forts, music, and mischief, I had one last…read moremission: a Cuban sandwich. At Ropa Vieja Grill in San Juan, Puerto Rico, they might just perfect it better than Cuba itself. The spot is clean, classy, and welcoming not your typical hole-in-the-wall and the service is top-notch, making you feel like a VIP with every bite. The sandwich itself? Pressed just right, loaded with roast pork, ham, melty cheese, and pickles a little Caribbean celebration in your hands. A must-stop for your final taste of the island flavorful, polished, and unforgettable.

    Ropa Vieja Grill got the birthday shenanigans off to a great start. It's just about a block from…read morethe beach and was the perfect stop, enroute to sun, sand, and celebration. From the moment we walked in, it was a lively and fun vibe. The warmth and friendliness of the staff set the tone and instantly put us in vacation mode. I finally tried the much talked about mofongo (fried green plantains mashed with garlic, olive oil, and "chicharrónes" or pork skins). We ordered the beef, which was tender and flavorful, and more than just enough as it's quite filling. The Puerto Rican lemonade made with passion fruit was another new tickler for the tastebuds. As guests at the hotel (The Condado Palm Inn), we were lucky enough to meet Denise, during breakfast one morning. Let me just say, she ROCKS! Denise was our hostess turned unofficial tour guide, enthusiastically sharing some great ideas and recommendations on beaches, adventures, local spots and other must-see-if-you-can sights of interest.

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    Ropa Vieja Grill II - Shrimp under specialty Lamb stew Yuca fries Tostone Puerto Rican rice and beans Sautéed veggies

    Shrimp under specialty Lamb stew Yuca fries Tostone Puerto Rican rice and beans Sautéed veggies

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    La Alcapurria Quemá - Alcapurria

    La Alcapurria Quemá

    4.4(163 reviews)
    1.4 km
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    Look, were we at an alcapurria spot ordering pastelillos? Yes. Do we regret it? Absolutely not…read more We got one each of vegetariano, cebolla y queso, pollo, and guayaba con queso. The vegetariano was mid, but the other three? No complaints. But honestly, the food is only part of the story here. The vibe is everything. Salsa playing, high energy, warm service. We rolled in late and hungry, looking for sweet refuge from La Placita crowds, and they welcomed us like we belonged there. The music started out mixed, but at some point it shifted to Contra La Corriente front to back. We were enjoying our pastelillos, singing along to No Me Conoces, minding our own business when... el apagón. Not the whole Placita, just a couple spots including this one. The staff didn't miss a beat. Flashlights came out, mood lighting appeared, and nobody rushed us. We finished our food. We paid. We left happy. 5 stars because some experiences are bigger than the sum of their parts. This was one of them.

    This is not a polished, Instagram-perfect restaurant and that's exactly the point. That's why I…read morelove it so much. Tucked inside La Placita de Santurce, its a small, casual, almost hidden spot that's usually packed with locals. Think plastic chairs, outdoor tables, music playing and a constant flow of people coming in for a quick bite or drink. Feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a restaurant. I've been coming here for years and this is what I've learned, take it from a local. For a quick bite, alcapurrias are a MUST -- especially beef or crab. Also the "pastelillos" are amazing-- corn beef, chorizo, morcilla... Everything freshly made to order. Now, if you want to sit down and enjoy an authentic Puerto Rican meal, here are some of my favorites: chuletas fritas, chicharrones de pollo, bistec encebollado and carne frita-- of course with a side of rice and beans or tostones for the win. Bottom line: you come here for flavor and authenticity, not comfort. Enjoy

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    La Casita Blanca

    La Casita Blanca

    4.4(684 reviews)
    1.0 km
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    As a team we are going for a 4.5 rating. So I do 5 , my wife does 4…read more Get here early opens 11:30 on Sunday about 11 for parking and to get in. They do have valet parking and it is a good idea to use. Roads are narrow and parking is hard to find. Plantain Soup given when you first meet the server. Very good. Beers are $18 Caasita mule $14 very good Arepas con bacalao $18. very fish forward, good. Pigs feet and chickpea stew $19. Aguacate Camarones $27. They have their own hot sauce. Rojo pique, very good $14 Service was very good Note they have a James Beard award.

    Outstanding food. Every bite was delicious. Definitely really popular lunch restaurant and filled…read morewith both locals and tourists. We arrived at 11am on a Monday because that's when we thought they opened. They actually opened at 11:30am, so we were 2nd in line at 11am. Once 11:30am rolled around, the line was very long. It's an old house that was transformed into a restaurant. It's pretty big in there and they have an upstairs as well. It really feels like you're eating in a Caribbean home, from the colorful tablecloth to the things on the tables. The menu is on a board, and they have a Spanish and English version. They give you a cup of complimentary plantain soup which was amazing. We also ordered the fried cheese app which came with a delicious guava sauce. For mains, I had the fried pork with tostones and my husband had the mamposteado (corned beef, fried eggs, and rice). My husband cleaned his plate, while I took leftovers back to the hotel (which we actually ate later because it was that good). They were out of tres leches that day, so we had the coconut pudding for dessert. It was my first time trying coconut pudding and it did not disappoint! For drinks, we had the passionfruit sangria. When we left, there was a very long line outside. Despite the line, they did not rush us out. Definitely recommend and would go out of my way to come back next time I'm in PR.

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    Mallorca - mallorca w/ butter

    Mallorca

    4.2(844 reviews)
    6.2 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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    Restaurante Raices - Boatload: (Bacalaitos)

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    3.3(1.9k reviews)
    6.1 km
    $$

    This place was very busy. We had to wait about 30mins before entering they write down your name and…read moreit will be called based on table availability. Once we made it inside they had a long menu of different items. Was able to order and the food took some time to come out but with how busy it was I knew it would be a while. The food came out and it was fresh also hot just missing some hot sauce. The place is noisy with voices carrying which is normal. A recommended place to visit when in Old San Juan.

    I asked a Puerto Rican friend for restaurant recommendations in Old San Juan. This was one of the…read moreplaces on his list. I checked the menu and decided to come here for dinner. They don't take reservations but we were gonna go early anyway. We decided that we'd get there at 5:30 PM and allow up to 30 minutes wait time. My friends got there a bit before 5:30 and were seated before I arrived. I got there a bit after 5:30 and there was a line of people trying to put their names down as I was walking in. They had already ordered drinks and an appetizer. We ordered another app and put in our entree orders. The bacalaitos took about 30 minutes to arrive. They were delicious. Not too salty which was great. The entrees took over 30 more minutes to come. I ordered the paella and it was delicious. My friend thought her mofongo was just ok. I tried a bite and it was kinda bland. The kids thought their entrees were ok. I thought they didn't make the right choices. Service was OK. Server wasn't really present as the majority of our time there was waiting vs eating. That was true for most patrons. Most people seated at tables were waiting instead of eating. Not sure if there was an issue that night. Either way, I'd say that it's still a good spot. You just can't come hangry or in a hurry.

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    Restaurante Raices - Juan and the wine selections.

    Juan and the wine selections.

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