Delicious and reasonably priced Puerto Rican cuisine. We had been wanting to try the famous lechon…read more(roasted whole skewered pig) of Guavate but didn't get the chance to travel there. This little food truck was a great substitute located just a couple of miles East of Old San Juan. Three of us split a pound of lechon, a small chorizo rice, and 3 empanadas (chicken, shrimp, and beef.) Our total came out to be just under $25. This was more food than we could eat. The lechon was delicious -salty, flavorful, meaty, and just the right amound of tenderness. Their tangy hot sauce was a grrat accompaniment. The empanadas were hot and flakey and just plain amazing. The rice was good, but pretty average. They had many other delicious sounding items on their rotating menu that we didn't get to try. Keep in mind they don't serve lechon everyday if this is what you are after. We came on a Saturday and they did have it. They have a facebook page en espanol that seems to be updated pretty regularly. The truck is located between the Shell gas station and the Iglesia Evangélica Luterana San Pablo. Look for a black trailer with a couple of shaded tables right off the Shell. Many people biked here as it's right along the paved pedestrian/bike trail that follows the water. Come check it out! You won't be disappointed.

Love this place! Stayed at the caribe Hilton for a week and was so glad we found this place. 3 min…read moredrive from Caribe Hilton. This is not a fancy place but their tacos were amazing!! So amazing that we ate here 3days in a row. I couldn't get enough of their pork tacos. El lobo is located right next to shell gas station which is great because you can buy beer/alcohol and bring it 15 feet away to el lobo and have yourselves dinner with drinks if you are on a budget. Add that with some lights hung up above and some good music and your set! The owners of el lobo are very polite and explains in detail the ingredients of each food listed on their menu for the day. We are so glad we found this place! I recommended to the owner to add themselves on Yelp so that others can experience this hidden gem!

Been here multiple times and appreciate that they are open late. We love the empanadas and the…read moredrinks! Small bar and restaurant in Old San Juan with good service. They have a variety of empanadas and all are good, but my favorites are the chicken and the spinach/veggie ones. Plenty of hot sauces (try the mango) and mayo ketchup to enjoy with them. They also have good drinks, we really liked their version of an espresso martini and the happy hour drinks for $5 including the rum punch.

Reasonably priced pretty tasty empanadas. Service is great and had fun here with my daughter…read moreplaying connect 4 while waiting. Recommended for a quick bite and a drink.

We popped in here to try the empanadas after reading the reviews. The man working was incredibly…read morehelpful. The shop is small, but had good vibes and was welcoming. My husband is vegetarian, and sadly there was not a vegetarian option available. The man gave us a recommendation, but I had to try the pollo empanada here. It was delicious and the sauce he gave me was really tasty. I liked the green one the best. Overall, would recommend stopping by for a laid-back snack.

Amazing empanadas! Staff were very helpful and friendly. I would return on my next trip to Puerto…read moreRico.

FAVE empanada spot in Puerto Rico! The empanadas are delicious, the service is always great, we've…read moreeven flown back just to enjoy them again. Don't skip the cilantro sauce!

Like the other reviews mentioned this is a very small establishment but very local and authentic. I…read moreorder a bfast platter which included shredded chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, and cheese. It was delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. My server was very sweet as well. I definitely would recommend :)

5 stars for excellent customer service !! Super friendly and welcoming staff…read more Business is clean Menu is easy to read There is seating in front of the business Parking in front and also in the rear of the business Empanadas are GOOD 10/10 They have sweet empanadas and so many different varieties to choose from I ordered a cortado and it was so good Prices are reasonable Empanadas are amazing So good we came back the very next day Decor is cute and inviting

Was adventuring near my Hotel and came across this hidden gem. Empanadisimas is a small business…read morewith a ton of Savor. I walked in and was greeted by the employee there. Very friendly, polite, and helpful. Decided to get two of the empanadas. Tried them and I became obsessed with the empanadas. They were delicious. They have so many flavors to choose from chicken, pizza, meats, and even vegan options. Highly recommend this place.

Make sure you try the empanadas from Maria!! She offers a variety of different nice and she home…read moremakes them. She even has an all beef hotdog wrapped in the empanada breading! She is very kind, not pushy, and what's better than eating good food on a beautiful beach?! Maria is fantastic, you wouldn't be disappointed by the service. Very nice lady. Of course the location is great because it's Puerto Rico! Vibe is always good, been coming here for about 5 years and I cannot believe we've missed her! Be on the look out.

Beach sellers can be annoying, but this was a GREAT find. Just as my husband I were going to throw…read morein the towel and buy overpriced, gross hotel food, along came the Empanada Lady, offering fresh, hot, homemade empanadas! These were fantastic! We got 2 beef with a side of HOT sauce. They were flavorful and large enough to satisfy our hunger. If she comes by your beach chair, do yourself a favor and get a couple!

Pleasantly surprised- good location - great food Good…read moreambience and saw a lot of locals come and eat here Ordered cappuccino and the empanadas Both excellent

I was in Puerto Rico on a cruise and wanted to grab some local food before getting back on the…read moreboat. That's when I found....Mejunje!!! They had outdoor seating available, but we opted for indoor. The staff was friendly and the place had a nice vibe. We happened to be there on the day(Thursdays) that they have 2 for $10 sangrias, so I helped myself to a pair. I got a strawberry and a passion fruit and they were both delicious. The menu had a nice variety and was vegetarian-friendly, so I was happy about that. I decided on the veggie empanada and the salmon empanada. Both were hot, delicious and authentic. I'm a big salmon fan, but I ended up like the vegetable empanada more. That thing was packed with flavor! I wanted to try the veggie sandwich, but was too full to eat it for lunch so I got it to go. The sandwich was good as well, but I ate it later so it wasn't fresh. The only negative thing I can think of is the time that it took to get our food. Once I saw how tasty the empandads were, I wanted to take some back to the boat with me, but it would have been too late. I think we waited for about 20 mins for our food and another 10-15 to get our checks. Other than that, the experience was great and the food was amazing! Definitely worth checking out.

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.

I ordered the medium friend red snapper, delicious…read more Service was ok Ambiance was nice family owned restaurant

Came here at the recommendation of my Uber driver. Happy to say that it did not disappoint. There…read morewasn't anything on my dish that I disliked. It tasted very much like someone's grandmother was in the kitchen making this food. It's no surprise that this place gets packed. If you want delicious Puerto Rican comfort food then come here. The pork dudes were delicious, I couldn't pretend to dislike it if I tried. The gravy of course was great and helps make the rice even better. Although I'll admit that the rice while good was a bit lacking. The flan on the other was the best flan I've had in a long time. Perfect way to end the meal. A must if you're in the area.

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!