El Meson always hits the spot! The soft toasted bread is delicious no matter what ingredients you…read moreorder it with. Even though the place is a bit small it seems to be comfortable enough to accommodate lots of people. The service was excellent and the Borocua Sandwich was tasty. To top it all we had a huge Cheese Quesito!

A bartender at a local bar recommended this place to me. I was looking for a sandwich, something…read morelight for midday. This place was perfect. Wide range of sandwich options, salads. I ordered 2 sandwiches, ate half of each and saved the others halves for later. Had fries and a side salad. Seating downstairs was getting full, but they had plenty of seating upstairs. Modern, clean atmosphere.

Stopped by for a quick iced coffee and cookie...and thats exactly what I got. Both were very good…read more Both indoor and outdoor seating available. Located in the Cuartel de Ballaja (Quarters). Bathrooms available there as well. Friendly and efficient service.

For your information, this coffee shop is located inside a museum, so you need to enter into the…read moregate first (which is free to enter) to find it. I've noticed that many people tend to order hot coffees even though it's really hot outside. But I was craving a nice cold iced coffee. They offer iced options and even speciality coffee beverages as well, so it was just what I was looking for. I personally opted for the HAZELNUT CREAM MOCHA. I tasted the hazelnut flavor. It was a nice non-artificial tasting flavor. It had the right amount of sweetness. So, I personally really enjoyed it! You can escape inside to find cool air inside and a pretty wall art while you wait inside. You can also find small coffee bags that have roast dates on it to buy! Although I didn't get to try many coffee shops around town as I would have liked, this one was quite memorable.

I live in VSJ. These sandwiches are amazing. Everything is great here. It is my go to stop for…read morepicnics at El Morro or quick break when walking the streets. They also have random Italian groceries for sale. I make pizza at home and get my sauce and peppers here. Can't miss place trust me. Side note all sandwiches are subway stops. True New Yorker. Quality food.

Really enjoyed my sandwiches here at Malavita, this felt like a genuine Italian hero shop you see…read morein many cities worldwide. Ingredients were all fresh and the bread was excellent. They import a lot of their ingredients from Italy as well. Definitely recommend for a quick bite

Delicious pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast platters. For sweet pastries, I had the guava,…read morechocolate, and almond. They were all great, though the almond was top dog. Everyone at my table was doubting my Brie and fig sandwich selection, but they all ended up loving it. The chocolate chip walnut cookie is also very solid.

The coffee was delicious, but unfortunately the atmosphere left a lot to be desired. The place is…read moreextremely tiny and felt chaotic with way too many people packed into such a small space. There were also dogs running around the shop and jumping on people, which made it feel even more hectic. There isn't really a counter to order at because of how small the space is, so the whole experience felt a little disorganized. It's honestly disappointing because the coffee is really good, and I wish the ambiance matched the quality of the coffee. I'd definitely come back for the coffee, but I'd probably take it to go.

Local coffee roaster tucked into a beautiful old San Juan building -- high ceilings, exposed wood…read morebeams, and an arched menu board that gives the whole space a warm, artisanal feel without trying too hard. Grabbed an iced latte and an iced tea to go: the latte was smooth and well-balanced, not over-roasted like a lot of tourist-zone coffee shops nearby, and the iced tea was refreshing after walking the cobblestone streets. The menu keeps it simple -- espresso drinks, paninis (Cuatro Sombras, Yauco, Viejo San Juan), open toast with avocado & egg or salmon, and a solid breakfast lineup with guava butter toast and dulce de papaya oatmeal that lean into the Puerto Rican flavor profile. Loved seeing local sodas and juices in the fridge case alongside the usual water and La Croix. Staff moved efficiently even with a small crowd at the counter. Good spot to duck into for a quality coffee break in Old San Juan -- feels like a real local roaster rather than a chain, and the space itself is worth a look even if you're just passing through.

Was doing some walking around Old San Juan and wanted to get coffee and a quick bite. Found this…read moreplace through Yelp and with the good reviews, had to try it out. My sister and I got the same sandwich, Cuatro Sombras Panini and it was delicious! A bit heavy on the garlic aioli but it gave it a lot of flavor I got and iced caramel latte, I like when I can taste the coffee more than the flavoring and it was a perfect balance. My sister got their iced mocha. She likes her coffee sweeter than I do but she still really liked her drink too. The reason I'm giving this place 4 stars is because all the tables were a bit dirty. It wasn't busy when we first walked in but we still had to wipe down our own table

I loved this place! It's a hole in the wall with great food. Staff were friendly and welcoming. All…read morethe food was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. First time, we had breakfast. We ordered the fried eggs with ham - typical luncheonette food. It came out quickly. Staff was very accommodating to my son who wanted rice and beans for breakfast. Second time we were here we had lunch. I ordered the bistec with onions. Delicious once again. Portion size was great and prices even better. We started chatting it up with some of the servers (one of whom I think may be the owner?) Third time we were here was the morning before coming back home. I ordered the ham and Swiss sandwich. Food came out quickly. Great little sandwich! My son orders his usual rice and beans again. The food and service made Mandolin one of my top places to go to in San Juan.

Very disappointing experience, especially because this place was recommended to us by locals…read more Unfortunately, we never even got the chance to enjoy the restaurant because of how we were treated while being seated. One of the ladies was very nice and welcoming, but the woman wearing glasses and the gentleman handling the seating were extremely rude and dismissive toward my family. As a Black family, the way we were treated honestly made us feel like we were being treated differently because of our skin color. I obviously can't speak to anyone's intentions, but that is genuinely how the interaction made us feel. It was uncomfortable enough that my family decided to leave rather than stay and eat. It's especially disappointing when you're visiting Puerto Rico, excited to try somewhere that locals recommended, and you're made to feel unwelcome before you've even sat down. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this place to other Black or dark-skinned families. No customer should walk into a restaurant and leave wondering whether the color of their skin affected how they were treated.

Our first time trying a tripleta…read more What can I say... we heard Tico's was good and boy were we happy with trying both the tripleta AND the fries at Tico Tripleta. We didn't realize the portions were sooo big. They are generous with the serving size. The food was delicious!!!

This sandwich blew my mind. It has climbed my mount rushmore of sandwiches. It's definitely top 5…read more It's very flavorful with every bite. I was full after eating one half but it was so good, i vacuumed the rest of it. Great service overall, it was right by the water. We sat down and it enjoyed it late into the night with some Mojitos we got from a bar close by. a vibe. Get one of these if you are in the area!

I guess Mallorca is a traditional sweet bread with powdered sugar on top. Our funny waiter who…read morespeaks lightning fast Spanish but also does pretty well with English gave us samples of Mallorca. We ordered more with bacon, egg, cheese, and some with ham and cheese. They were serving lunch so we tried the Pernïl and rice and beans. We also got a salmon plate and a chicken cacciatore cooked in Spanish rice. The restaurant is old and very unassuming, but it doesn't stop the crowds of people to come and visit and see old San Juan history which this building has to be part of. It's not glamorous but you feel like you transported back into the very early years of Old San Juan when maybe it was still just San Juan.

We came for lunch around 11:30 am. We had just managed to beat out a lunch crowd. It's a hole in…read morethe wall with no frills, but good food. Staff were very friendly. We tried the Mallorca with ham and Swiss cheese. It's basically a ham and cheese sandwich with powdered sugar on top. It was good! We also had a few lunch dishes. I ordered the Chicken Breast a Milanese (it's basically Chicken Parm). It was good. My husband ordered the rice with squid. I actually enjoyed this dish a lot. I'd come back again for a quick lunch.

Food is amazing! Service was great!…read more Ambiance was chill and laid back. Definitely recommend

Popped in during a cruise ship port visit. It was maybe a 15-20 min easy walk (bit of street…read moreincline) from the Carnival Jubilee port. We made a reservation in the morning when we docked in San Juan since I read they stay busy. Atmosphere: Upon arrival, there was a short wait for 2 of us. The eatery has inside seating however with 5 full length doors to the outside it feels like an open air kinda eatery. There's a large countertop eating bar in the middle of the restaurant & an additional eating area in the back, but overall it's a pretty small dining spot. Food: Tried to make a few alterations to my dish such as scramble the omlette instead of the traditional fold it & add an over easy egg to the sandwich. They said the kitchen is very particular about the presentation of the food so no "scrambled" omelette & the over easy egg had to be on the side in case the yolk popped on the sandwich before making it to the table. Ok! Veggie omlette was really flavorful. Full of diced veggies. The avocado I added was such a nice consistency. Yes it was ripe but I think it's a different variety of avocado than we tend to get in mainland US. With the omelette plate, I substituted french toast ($6 up charge) for the regular toast. The french toast was soft & fluffy. Very good. The dish also came with a generous portion of hand cut French fries. It would have been better if they were hot but they were still good. My husband got the Cuban sandwich & added an over easy egg & said the sweet plantain on the sandwich was unexpected & really made it quite good. Pricing: Price point may be considered moderate to moderately higher, but you're on holiday and the food & ambiance are good. Breakfast was $78 before tip for 2 entrees (with add ons), 2 specialty coffees, 1 juice & $4 for unlimited filtered water. All in all, it was a heck of a lot of food, tasty, and I left very satisfied. I definitely recommend it!