An easy going dive bar in old San Juan. The bartenders were friendly as were the guests. We had a good time hanging out there chatting with everybody. The drinks weren't overpriced like some other bars we visited, so we didn't feel ripped off. The ambiance was nice because they keep their doors open and you can see the street activity while enjoying hanging out in a friendly place. read more

The Red Monkey - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Super affordable divey hole in the wall located inside old San Juan. If you're bar crawling around, make this a stop and get a few mojitos and one Pastelillo to snack on. read more

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Best pastelillos we had in all Puerto Rico! We were bar hopping on the upper end of San Juan, and decided to walk down and explore a bit. My husband saw the word BAR in red and took it as a sign. Looking at the pastelillos prices and most importantly the mojito deal we decided to try it out. There's so much flavor in the pastelillos, we ended up trying out the chorizo, carne and pollo, with both mayo ketchup and their salsa. We liked them so much, we ended up coming back again that night after stopping by a few other bars. Service was good, the first time we went the music playing was pop (Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd) which I like, but I wasn't loving it. Later during our second stop though, they had started to play reggaeton videos (Bad Bunny, Ferxxo, Myke Towers) so the vibe was more my style. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because their women's restroom was out of order, and the men's restroom was in bad shape. It seemed like the sink and toilet were leaking all over the floor. I'd definitely stop by for some more pastelillos and mojitos! read more

The Red Monkey - Pastelillos de pollo y chorizo, modelo y mojito - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Cute little place with super fresh mint 2 x $13 (Barcardi) mojito special (yummy) and 2 x $6 Medalla beers. Some bar food on the menu too - but we didn't get a chance to try. Interesting rustic stone interior that looks like it's been there forever. No A/C (pretty standard) but lots of ceiling/floor fans. Bar pretty busy even early with mostly tourists and maybe a couple locals ... but bartender was very attentive and got to us pretty quickly. read more

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This bar is such a gem in Old San Juan. We bellied up to the bar where they were playing music videos (80s, 90s alternative rock) on the tv. Such a cool vibe. They also have turnovers available to order which are so tasty! The bartenders were wonderful and attentive. We came here twice during our trip because we enjoyed it so much, read more

The Red Monkey - Chicken turnover - $3.50 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

An absolute gem in Viejo San Juan. Surprisingly uncrowded, delicious drinks, the pastelillos & ceviche are top-tier. Very sweet service and awesome music (started with reggae and moved into older rock, Zeppelin and Jagger type stuff). We had an amazing time! read more

Good margaritas. What was extra special, though, was this: I forgot my scarf on the barstool. I only remembered I did that about an hour later when we sat down at a restaurant with AC. I scurried back the three blocks to the Red Monkey to get it but saw the place had closed up in the meantime and the iron gates were all locked up. But THEN I saw the sweet bartender had hung my scarf on the gate. How wonderfully smart and thoughtful! We were flying out the next morning at the break of dawn so I would've lost my scarf for sure, if not for his thoughtfulness. Muchas Gracias!! He also gave us a great recommendation for an Italian restaurant up the street. Il Bacaro Venezia. Gracias otra vez. read more

Outstanding vibes and cool staff. Tasty treats for those that know where to find this cool vibe place

This will be our 4th time in Old San Juan. We have flow here and cruised from and to. If you take the time to walk the hilly cobble stone streets there are several little hidden gems. We stumbled across The Hidden Monkey and always come back to visit. It is a staple establishment with Old style charm. Juan is a great man and always greets us with a smile and a cold beverage. The rock music is very refreshing to the ears. Highly recommend you seek this place out, and tell Juan that Pablo sent you! read more

The Red Monkey - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

A friend and I were looking for a place to rest and get some drinks after touring the historic sites in Old San Juan and walking a ton. The Red Monkey was close by and had a great 2 for 1 mojito special so we stopped in. We quickly placed an order for mojitos and sat at a high top table facing outdoors. While we waiting for our drinks to be delivered, I saw a chalk sign with pastelillo options. I didn't know what pastelillo was, but I wanted to try the carne one and placed and order for it. My friend ordered chicken. We sipped the strong mojitos and soon the pastelillos arrived. They're basically empanadas, but crunchier, in my opinion. The waiter brought us a sauce in a bottle and I ripped a piece of the pastelillo off to dip in the sauce. BOTH were delicious. I gobbled my pastelillo up and proceeded to order a chorizo version. The chorizo pastelillo came out shortly thereafter, and while it wasn't as good as the carne, it was still very appetizing. Paying the bill was easy (and cheap!) and I was pleased to have had some local street food on my trip to PR. Great experience! read more

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Wonderful random find! My wife and I were on a cruise stop in San Juan, looking for a place to eat that wasn't the ship (long story). We randomly ducked into this place and what a wonderful find it was! Pastelillos (fried turnovers like empeñadas but crispier) were a hit. Rather cheap too. read more

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Great mojitos, good ceviche, good vibes. We came in after getting rained on and was the pick me up we just needed

While visiting Puerto Rico in August, I made it a point to have a Mojitos every day with the exception of trying the two spots for famous Pina Colada's. We were all over the island for ten days and when we found this Awesome Bar right down the street from our Airbnb in Old San Juan, we kept coming back! The Owner Bartender definitely knows how to make a great Mojito. As we later found out when back home in Florida, from a friend of our who back in the day was his neighbor in Puerto Rico that he's Cuban. We went back so many times that even got a T- shirt . read more

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Super awesome place! Ambiance was lovely, the bar was beautiful and the food was tasty. Great location as well! read more

The Red Monkey - Mojitos 2 for $10 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Awesome service and food. Loraine the bartender is the best.love the music selection, oldies.

Hidden Gem and recommended by the amazing Juan Carlos Beato, one of the best tour guides in old San Juan town for the Pastelillos and Ceviche, delicious drinks, and vibe. Highly recommend this place for a walking break or a passing rain shower. Owner V and bartender L are super friendly and provided great service! The decor was quirky, weird, and even a bit messy, but safe and clean. A LGBTQ friendly bar. I'll be back to eat! Joya escondida y recomendó al increíble Juan Carlos Beato, uno de los mejores guías turísticos en el casco antiguo de San Juan por los pastelillos y el ceviche, las deliciosas bebidas y el ambiente. Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar para un descanso a pie o un chaparrón pasajero. ¡El propietario V y el camarero L son muy amables y brindaron un excelente servicio! La decoración era extravagante, extraña e incluso un poco desordenada, pero segura y limpia. Un bar LGBTQ friendly. ¡Volveré a comer! read more

We were looking for a place for dinner but many places were closed because of the Mother's Day holiday. When we walked by this place, it looked inviting and there was good music playing, so we decided to take a chance. The friendly owner greeted us and said that they only had a modest menu, but that was fine for us. We had homemade pastelillos with homemade hot sauce and they were great! Couple that with sangria and mojito specials and we had an unexpectedly nice evening. read more

The Red Monkey - Bar area - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

We went here while exploring old San Juan a few weeks ago. We just stopped by for a mojito since all other places were extremely packed. The mojito was amazing which is why I'm giving this place 3 stars. The guy running the place was very bothered that we came in. We asked to see the drink menu and he huffed and puffed bringing it to us. We felt like a huge inconvenience even though we were the only people in the entire place. Once he got his money for the drinks he became nice all of a sudden. I don't come to restaurants for a half-nice experience. This was a waste of our time since our money isn't appreciated. We won't be back for sure read more

The Red Monkey - Blueberry mojito!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

The beef pastelillo was AMAZING. The beers were also cheap. Worth stopping in here while walking around.

I was craving a burger while walking around Old San Juan. I saw a sign on the window that read "best burger and wings in town!" I thought what the heck and tried it out. They did not disappoint. Amazing burger & fries. Great service. Highly recommend! read more

Great low key bar serving fresh handmade Mojitos....owner/staff/locals are all friendly and welcoming!

VIsiting San Juan from a cruise ship, enjoying our time walking around the area. Saw a sign posted outside this spot that said Mojitos, 2 for $10 - that was all it took to entice us to enter. We were early in the day so no one else was there. There are several tables and a long bar with stools for seating. The decor is minimal. The bartender was friendly and encouraged us to take a seat and he would come to us. Of course we took advantage of the Mojitos special, and they were very good. Not too sweet like some places, with just the right amount of mint. We also ordered chorizo and chicken empanadas. Served hot and fresh with their own homemade hot sauce. Nice spot to sit a spell and have a cold drink and a snack. Will be on our list to stop at next time we're in the area for sure. read more

The Red Monkey - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

We stopped in because of the 2 for $10 mojoto deal and it did not disappoint. The Red Monkey is a grungy little hole in the wall that could be easily be overlooked but I am SO GLAD we stopped in. Their food menu was humble. Our $4 tuna sandwiches were simple and satisfying. Swing by if you're looking for something off the beaten path. read more

The Red Monkey - TWO FOR $10 MOJOTOS!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Great atmosphere! The guy playing piano & singing was so good! Drinks on point! Will be back soon! Bartender service top notch!

Came here at the beginning of December and the service was amazing! It was such a cute family owned place! My friends and I even met the artist to the mural on the wall! loved the energy here and the food was amazing!! Mojitos were amazing as well! super good deal read more

The Red Monkey - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

I absolutely love it here. The Red Monkey has the best vibes to eat and drink at. The food, drinks, art, music and of course the lovely couple who run it. My friends and I enjoyed sugar rimmed mojitos, pinchos, and pastellitos. I want to tell everybody about this place. read more

The Red Monkey - Super cool guy Yolan who we met while he finished his painting. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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went there for dinner and drinks on a Saturday night. The food wasn't that great (salmon burger, plantains and wings) but the drinks were great! nice bar atmosphere read more

Walked here from the cruise ship. 14 of us came in and they made us all mojitos and served us quickly. All hand made, each given attention. The drink was awesome and tasted fresh. Definitely stop in here again when in town. 10 minute walk from cruise pier. read more

The Red Monkey - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

If you're looking for great food for cheap, this is your place. GREAT mojitos- don't be fooled, they might not taste strong but they certainly are! Pastelillas during happy hour are absolutely delicious. read more

The Red Monkey - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Four other people in the bar, $27 for two very watered down drinks. If you read you'll see I don't generally post negative reviews, but..... My drink was one generic margarita, my husband's was a grey goose in a tall glass that tasted like water. We travel the world, when we feel like we are charged more because we aren't from here it irritates us no end. Unless you are local don't waste your time. Bartender you should be ashamed. Hubby comes for business and he will never be back. Drinks were horrid. Seriously go elsewhere if you aren't local. read more

Went here this evening while walking through "Old Town" district of San Juan. The owner greeted me and brought me in and could not have been nicer. Definitely a local spot, which is what I love about these kinds of trips. Great rum selection and atmosphere. The lights went out due to the tragic hurricane situation, but there were plenty of candles and friendly and talkative customers to make this a memorable moment of my trip. Made me feel like I was at home. I highly recommend. read more

Inexpensive quality drinks and food is the headline for The Red Monkey. This is an unassuming bar that also serves food right off the Fortaleza main street. I am sure some serious drinking has gone down over the years at this place. The bartender provided efficient service to the entire room. We had 2 rounds of the 2 for $10 mojitos. They were tasty and packed a punch. I had a delicious Cubano sandwich with some quality pork in it. My partner had some pollo empanadas and she liked her meal as well. On a side note; you better like 90's hair bands if you go into this place though ... we had to endure maybe 10 Bon Jovi songs in a row followed up by some Guns and Roses played too loud while here. Yuck. I would have much preferred to hear some nice salsa or mambo like heard at other places in Old San Juan. read more

cannot recommend this place enough. the drinks are SO GOOD and so well priced. the perfect mojito. i try not to go to the same place twice on vacation but this became our spot very quickly. & the bartenders are so nice!! read more

Great food (the pastelillos are a must try), drinks, and service, highly recommend this place

So glad we happened to walk by this place! Service was great and the food was even better! Definitely stop by here if you're in old San Juan. read more

When we cruise we like to find local places to eat and have cocktails. We came across this restaurant and it was amazing and didn't disappoint! The mojitos were incredible and so refreshing. The food was all cooked fresh to order and was delicious! To top it all, it was really affordable. It is run by a very nice couple. Try it when you are in Old San Juan and support small business while indulging in some fantastic foods and drinks. read more

Best food in San Juan! We tried 13 other restaurants from isle verde to old San Juan and our favorite was the red monkey! The owner is great and they have great drink specials! Check them out! read more

Stopped in during our cruise stop. We thought they opened at 11:00 but found out it was noon. Never mind said Juan and he opened the doors. What a kind and friendly owner. We chatted as he made our drinks. We enjoyed a beer, delicious sangria and a couple of monkeytinis. It was a great experience and it was the wonderful hole in the wall gem we hoped for. read more

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First, this is a bar. Second, it feels like home or Miami*. LOVE IT *if you have ever been to Lost Weekend in SoBe, get your ass here! read more

My boyfriend and I were in Puerto Rico for a week and this was one of our favorite place out of all the places we went to. Juan, the owner, was friendly and kind. He also was our bartender AND made the food, which was very impressive. The food was amazing especially for the price. We got pastelillos, Cuban sandwich, and pork sandwiches every time we went (which was 3 times). The drink specials for sangrias and mojitos were a great deal, too. The bar played mostly 90's 'hair band' songs, however I love that music so it was a nice touch! Thanks, Juan! read more