a bit pricey but well worth it for this beautiful birthday cake. we ordered a carrot cake, which…read morewas dense, choc-full of raisins and carrot. No complaints, just a heavy dessert. there are two locations, one bakery, one restaurant which mixed me up initially. service was quick, you can call in to order. there's ample seating if you decide to indulge in the restaurant.

We walked over here on a Wednesday morning as they open, we did not have a pre-order. They were…read morekind enough to let us pre-order something right then and there for birthday that we had for that Very same night. We got the Torta de Chocolate Francesa cake and Alfajores con Dulce de Leche which were Buttery pecan shortbread stuffed with home-made dulce de leche. I suggest you enjoy them warm with coffee. This is a location that you have to pre-order everything online that is specialty for pick up. There is no sit down room here, This is everything to go. They do have two of the locations that are sit down for brunch, lunch and dinner. They do sell coffee and pre-sliced cake here . The cake was delicious and phenomenal and the cookies did not last at all. Wish we're able to try through everything. Thank you again for our last-minute accommodation.

Absolutely delicious I didn't personally go here myself so I can't speak on personal experience…read morewith the service and ambiance due to my husband surprised me with coffee and pastries for breakfast when I woke up ! But besides locals and service in this location he said they looked very busy and very kind ! Locals said this spot was great and is their spot to go to , but the espresso with a splash of almond milk was absolutely great idk what roast was used but it did its job and I had the spinach pastries and the sun-dried tomato .... Delicious my favorite was the spinach I cannot wait to go in here myself and try other yummy eats !

Came on a Saturday at 9:30ish and there was a long line, but I got my treats in hand by 9:45…read more Drinks do take a minute so keep that in mind. I tried: + Iced oat milk latte + Lemon meringue tart + chocolate chunk cookie + Double chocolate and sea salt cookie + Quesito danish + Berry almond and lemon galette + Flourless chocolate cake + Apple brioche Quesito danish and lemon meringue tart were the best pastries. Also really liked the apple brioche and the latte.

Oh boy... this was a 10/10!…read more After spending a long, hot day exploring Old San Juan with the kids, we stopped by Cortés ChocoBar in Condado for something cold, and it was exactly what we needed. We ordered three of their frozen chocolate drinks, and every single one was absolutely delicious. Thankfully, it wasn't busy when we stopped by, so it was the perfect place to cool off and take a break from the heat. The café had a modern, inviting atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I asked if one of the frozen drinks could be split for the kids, and although they didn't split it for us, they happily gave us two extra cups so we could divide it ourselves. It was a simple gesture that we really appreciated. The frozen chocolate drink was rich, creamy, refreshing, and perfectly chocolatey without being overly sweet. Even the whipped cream was delicious, especially with the chocolate pieces on top. Everyone in our group loved it, and it quickly became our favorite sweet treat of the trip. Whenever we're craving something cold and chocolatey during our stay in Puerto Rico, this will definitely be our go-to spot. We can't wait to come back and try their bonbons before we head home!

It's the chocobar extension of the Caribbean Chocolate Cortés brand of bars that are similar to the…read moreFrench Chocolat-Menier used for making hot chocolate. I've bought them at the grocery store for my mother over the years when I couldn't find Menier. I was hoping to see some unique desserts at Chocobar Cortés. Let's just say that the chocobar at this location was not what I was expecting. It's like an express version of their original one in Old San Juan. This is located in the lobby of the Condado Palm Hotel. There are 2 entrances. Don't make the same mistake we did by trying to access at street level. That door is locked. You'll need to enter through the hotel lobby. The service is very slow here. There was only one other person there. We ordered a box of 6 chocolates and payed for it. I'm guessing he was making a drink for the other guest because he asked us to wait a few minutes. It ended up being longer so he told his colleague (who just came back from a break) to make up the chocolate box for us. Unfortunately, it took even longer as this other guy was more interested in the 2 young girls who just walked in. The chocolate bonbons were good, but nothing unique. It's the same artisan chocolates that you see everywhere for the same high price. Perhaps this location is better for their specialty cocktails in the evening time. I was looking forward to trying the choco-latte at some point. I doubt there will be a next time.

The food is phenomenal. The rib eye tacos, the dip, tiradito... and key lime pie it's to die for. 5…read morestars

Im afraid to tell you that, just like me before today, you have been making poor life choices, if…read moreyou have never been to Paulina's Escanes. Walk, run, drive, float, fly, cancel that trip to Hawaii; do what you need to do; Eat dinner here immediately! I mean like, right now. It's 4am and you're in Wisconsin? Don't care. You should be here. I went out looking for a healthy salad after days of eating very rich foods. Planned to go to Opa! Opa was packed, but the doors were locked and the sign was off, despite not closing for another hour according to maps. Oh well. What's this up here? Paulina's. Ok let me check Yelp. Great ratings let's see if they have salads. Right on Ashford, indoor and outdoor seating. It was packed and there was 45 minutes til close. So I went straight to the bar. The server/bartender gave me the best service on this trip. She was prompt, checked in me at the right time, spoke to me in Spanish when I tried but English when I needed to. She was warm and smiled to everyone. While she made drinks i asked random things about the island, the language, and she seemed happy to tell me about it. Vibe was elegant, slightly high scale. I didn't know until I saw the menu... oh this is a Mexican restaurant! I drank an old fashion. It was delicious but tasted a little weak. Not sure how that can be when it's all liquor basically. Maybe I was just in a mode. But it was good. In retrospect, wtf am I drinking an old fashion for? Should have had something more Caribbean! They had a great looking salad called El Orgánico iirc. But then I saw this interesting dish that came with a side salad. It is called "Torta elote de escanes" I think. Something like that. In Arizona a torta is a sandwich on a bun de Frances or Bolio. So I was struck when I read the description. Something about a corn soufflé, with green chiles. Sounded good but not crazy good. But then it went on "this is the one thing you should order at Paulina." Ok, who am I to argue? I ordered the torta elote; and two taquitos de pollo al pastor. (Chicken pastor tacos). She explained that the torts also had mushrooms and sour cream and is that ok. Yes, sounds great! Tacos came out first. Fantastic! I live in Arizona and am no stranger to pastor. This was top tier; probably the best I've had. Insanely tender chicken on a pan-toasted tortilla with pineapple and some sauce. Out of this world. But honestly, compared to what's coming next, I almost forgot all about those perfect tacos. Out comes the "torta". It looks like a rectangle piece of cornbread with crème and tomatoes on top. Served simply on a white flat plate, soufflé (torta) on the left, and the salad on the right. Ate the salad first. It was the low light. Fresh and tasty, but the dressing needs a bit more pop imo: maybe vinegar. I cut off a piece of the corn bread thing, being sure to include a bit of every ingredient. I'm lost for words. I don't know what to say. This is the perfect creation. This is a godly creation. I will never forget this. Now, as I mentioned, I'm from Arizona. So I love corn. I live green chiles. These are southwest flavors so maybe I'm biased. But this thing was perfect in every way as far as I'm concerned. What she said was sour cream I think was actually crème fraiche. But I don't care what you call it. Torta, sour cream, whatever! One of the best dishes I've eaten in my life. 6 stars.

La comida es deliciosa y el servicio muy amable. Es un lugar sencillo, pero no te dejes llevar por…read morelas apariencias: aquí es donde comen los locales y vale la pena cada visita. ¡Un verdadero tesoro para desayunar y disfrutar de panadería fresca! The food is delicious and the service is super friendly. The place may look simple, but don't judge a book by its cover--this is where the locals eat, and it's worth every visit. A true gem for breakfast and fresh bakery treats!

We were wandering this neighborhood really taking in the graffiti. 2 guys told.me about the cafe. I…read morestopped in hoping for a cold drink but I was thinking too posh. What I did find was a real Puerto Rican cafe. They only spoke Spanish and had a basic menu but the one thing I had they knocked it out of the park! Their quesito was delicious! I don't know what they drizzled on top but it was sticky and sweet... all the makings of a good piece of pastry! It was stuck all over my teeth but totally worth the flavor. I bought one but my daughter and I went back for their final one that were selling- win!

This place is soooo nice and tucked away. The panini…read moresandwiches were amazing and the caramel macchiato was just right. Service was quick! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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.

Nice coffee shop. I had a large cappuccino and a cortadito that tasted just like it should. The…read morescrambled eggs and veggies lacked veggies and were a little overcooked. Locals kinda place that welcomes tourists just like locals. Very friendly and helpful staff! Average prices. Lots to choose from. Very clean.

Ok. Great drinks. Local. Fast a d efficient service. Worth the walk in the heat. Outdoor seating…read moreon corner has breeze. Inside seating has air-conditioning. Warnong: Staff first language is Spanish. English is good. But they ate a little short with tourists asking too many questions.

Overall 4.5 out of 5…read more Can honestly say, I've never tried something like these Mofongo Tacos. Very unique and tasty. Although the pork was a bit dry, the avocado and chocolate sauce rounded it out. Got a ham and egg burrito for my sons and they both enjoyed splitting it. Was VERY large. Wife enjoyed her Puerto Rican Bowl a lot. I personally thought the pork, again was dry, but she didn't seem to mind. Ended it with a lava cake. We ordered it after eating everything and it took A LONG time. Granted, that just means it's fresh. Just didn't expect it to take 20+ minutes. So PRO TIP: Don't order it after eating. Order it early.

Definitely recommend this place in San Juan, PR. What attracted us was the chocolate covered glass…read moreold fashion drink on the reviews. This business has been around since 1929! The chocolate art and the way they incorporate their name into their menu and cocktails is unique and creative. Service was good and the whole interior has a fun pop of yellow and they sell a lot of souvenirs. The only con was our food took a while to arrive, the protein in the Puerto Rican bowl was cold. The rest of food and drinks were great. What we ordered: Food: Puerto Rican bowl Choco-burger Mallorca iberica Drinks: Double espresso Choco-martini Chocolate old fashion drink

Food is good, service is great the ambiance is very relaxed do not expect white table cloth or air…read moreconditioning as it is an outdoor patio eating experience. No parking, this is a strolling event

A really great cafe in the Condado area--perfect for a relaxed breakfast with plenty of options to…read morechoose from. They have an impressive menu with juices, smoothies, and lots of add-ons so you can customize your meal exactly how you like it. The waffle options looked amazing too, especially if you're in the mood for something sweet. We weren't craving sweets, so we went with a Caprese sandwich and added jalapenos--such a good choice, it was absolutely delicious. Alongside that, we had a cappuccino and a detox juice, both of which were excellent. We also ordered an açaí bowl, and it was super fresh and made just the way we like it. They serve everything in takeout-style boxes, and you can enjoy your meal outside on the benches, soaking in the open-air vibe and views. Definitely a spot worth checking out in Condado!

Excellent and convenient way to start the day if you're in the area. I'm not a huge breakfast…read moreperson, and tend to gravitate toward areas that also offer lunch-like options at breakfast time, and Barista Squared delivered nicely on that front. Service was quick and polite, despite our indecisiveness. Would recommend.

Wanted to try a local coffee spot. This place was right around the corner from our hotel…read more Service was quick. The cuteness behind the counter was friendly and answered my questions. Ordered a chaga matcha. It was super sweet for me. Tuna sandwich was yummy though. Came with chips and water bottle.