This place was great. We sat outside. Nice ambiance. Great waitstaff. The food was delicious. Very…read morelow-key

El chinchorro es un restaurante muy lindo y la comida excelente. Fuimos cuando no había servicio de…read moreagua en el área, pero eso no afectó el buen servicio ya que tienen sisterna. El restaurante es como una casita de campo decorada muy clásica.

Food was delicious here. Patio del Nispero was recommended by many locals we talked to…read more The restaurant has outdoor seating and it was the perfect night for an evening dinner al fresco. The Convent was a convent that was converted into a boutique hotel in old town San Juan. We started our evening with a specialty house drink called El Friar...get it? It was made with vodka, guava nectar, and an herbal liquor. It was very refreshing and a great way to cool down in the steamy climate. We ordered appetizers that were hearty and tasty. We ordered the beef alcapurrias and the blue crab empanadas. Both were delicious! For dinner we shared family style because the portions were big enough to share. We ordered the Rabo de Buey (oxtail stew) with criollo sauce, mofongo with shrimp and chicharron, and Pasteles de Lechon with gnocchi. The oxtail stew was delicious and it was served with white rice. I recommend this dish. The oxtails were tender and the sauce completes the beef nicely. The sauce was so delicious we ordered a small baguette to soak it up. The pasteles de lechon were okay. The meat was dry and not flavorful. The gnocchi was made from gandules (pigeon peas) and unfortunately they were overcooked so the texture was very chewy. I don't recommend this dish. The mofongo was delicious. It was topped with criollo sauce however it was very dense. The plantains needed to be cooked a tad more. It had chicharron, which was a little dry. However the criollo sauce and the shrimp made this dish yummy. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and they were extra large shrimp. Their service was impeccable! From the hostess to the wait staff, everyone was friendly and professional. The ambiance was beautiful. The restaurant is inside The Convent Hotel. It was charming and had Rum Diary and Cuban Buena Vista Club vibes-- I loved it. The hotel itself is very beautiful and located very close to the plaza on governor's row where the Governor and other officials reside. Definitely will go back to try other dishes, however there is so much to eat in this area, it will be hard to be a repeat customer. Enjoy!

Food and setting here was outstanding! I got the light fried snapper with Brussels sprouts and it…read morewas a huge piece of fish! Intimately set within the old 1540 El Convento with a ton of history. Service was a bit lacking as it seemed we got overlooked.

Nice little place within La Placita. I sat down to grab a table while my husband went in to get a…read moredrink and the one employee was upon me right away asking what I'd like them rushed inside once she realizedy husband was in there, drinks were good! Bathroom was fairly clean 4.5/5

Service was unbelievably slow despite not being busy and the octopus salad was not very good. We…read morewaited over 45 minutes for our food, only for them to tell us that one of the dishes we ordered was unavailable. 2 stars because the tostones were amazing.

. Beef Chicken-best…read moreever! Craving them again Pizza! The hotsauce was smokey and perfect heat. Yum! Fried plantains delish and cooked perfectly. Piña colada was smooth creamy and strong. Staff was kind, but couldn't find a smile from 3 of 3 waitstaff/bartender or greeter. Felt like they didnt want us there since we weren't locals. Cute bar w 70s/80s music and videos-bar sears 4! 4 Hightops then a small dining room in the back. Id buy empanadas and plantains there again. Im missing them already!!!

Located near Plaza Colon. We came here for the mofongo. Definitely dive bar vibes…read more We ordered drinks and mofongo. I got the sangria and my husband got a pina colada. Food was good. People were nice. Nothing that stood out in a negative way. Nice stop to try some local food.

I genuinely love the vibe of this place. The food is great, the server was amazing as well. We were…read moreable to walk in and get seating for 6 and a toddler quickly. The server was very accommodating with switching back and forth between English and Spanish for for those who spoke one or the other. He was also able to alter a meal for my toddler who tends to be a bit picky. The drinks were tasty and not too strong. This restaurant was just what we needed on a Friday night in San Juan and I would recommend it to anyone in the area if you're looking for some authentic food, fairly inexpensively.

Great location for real authentic Puerto Rican food. Service was great. They gave us wrong…read moreempanadas but quickly brought us what we ordered. Food was fresh and very tasty

This place was great! The perfect place for a real Puerto…read moreRican cuisine with a view and some outside dining. Our waiter was very attentive and great! The pork chop was delicious and pretty big if you're not a big eater, you can definitely share the plate! The stuffed avocado was absolutely delicious. I finished the entire plate. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in San Juan and want some authentic Puerto Rican food.

Look, I get it; customers eating late after you've worked all day is draining, but I showed up at…read more9:45 pm. While the food was fresh, the prices were set for all the cruise ships that pull into San Juan, making them overpriced. Besides, most folks off those cruise ships don't have rental vehicles, so they're not going to venture out of the Old San Juan area. Service was lacking; she never offered another drink, and she passed by my table several times, stood in a corner, and ventured outside a few times. At one point, I was looking directly at her like when panhandlers on street corners ask for your spare change. Finally, I had to ask another waiter for assistance. I did notice the staff cleaned tables regularly. However, i didn't see what condition their restrooms were in. Total breakdown of charges for my visit, Mofongo with roast beef chunk pieces $38.00, ans Sprite 3 x $3.75.

Food was ok, little greassy this time, the service was good and the servers were polite and…read morefriendly. The ambience was nice and friendly. Always stop by when I'm in town.

Food was delicious. The flavors were amazing and it reminded me of my mom's bistec. El majado was…read moreespectacular and the coffee was delicious. Service was excellent. She was very sweet and attentive and always had a smile on her face. The place was spotless. It was a pleasant place to be at. We highly recommend this place

The food was fantastic and SO reasonable! Our server, Gustavo, was phenomenal and so knowledgeable…read moreabout the menu. I cannot say enough about our experience! The seasoning was perfect, the food perfectly prepared, we highly recommend!

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Puerto Rico. The food is consistently delicious with a…read morechanging menu and specials. I've gone plenty of times and every time I go is a cheer delight. The soups are particularly delicious, and everything always taste fresh. The ambiance is very welcoming and cozy as well, perfect for a date. Additionally, the staff are the best part of the experience. They are incredibly nice and eager to help and answer any question. From Gustavo, to Gia, they're all excellent. Highly recommend them for events as well. My wife and I chose this restaurant as our wedding venue, and it was a magical night. We've been regulars for some time, and we always keep coming back to it. Cannot recommend this cozy place enough! _______________________________________________________________________________ Sin lugar a dudas uno de los mejores restaurantes en Puerto Rico. La comida es consistentemente rica con un menú cambiante. He ido varias veces y cada vez que voy es una verdadera delicia. Las sopas son particularmente deliciosas y todos los ingredientes siempre son frescos. El ambiente también es muy acogedor, perfecto para una cita. Además, el personal es la mejor parte de la experiencia. Son increíblemente amables y listos por ayudar y responder cualquier pregunta. Desde Gustavo hasta Gia, todos son excelentes. Los recomiendo encarecidamente también para eventos. Mi esposa y yo elegimos este restaurante como el lugar de nuestra boda, y fue una noche mágica. Hemos sido clientes habituales durante algún tiempo y siempre volvemos una y otra vez. ¡No puedo recomendar este lugar lo suficiente!