Puerto Rico Restaurants
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1. 1919 Restaurant
$$$$ | |Michelin-starred, Puerto Rico–born chef Juan José Cuevas operates this successful fine-dining restaurant in San Juan's most striking hotel, built in 1919 by the Vanderbilt family. The international dishes—served prix fixe or à la carte—change seasonally and emphasize local ingredients. The main dining room overlooks the Atlantic Ocean; elegant and sophisticated, it is large yet intimate, with Brazilian-tigerwood tables spread out to allow for privacy and comfort. Dark wood floors and three striking chandeliers with drooping pearl shells are other decor features that evoke the Gatsby era. You may find a sashimi trio of hamachi, scallops, and tuna; local honey-roasted duck breast; or cochinillo ravioli with burrata and caramelized eggplant on the menu. For pairings, choose from more than 200 wines, or take advantage of the champagne table service.
1055 Av. Ashford, 00907, Puerto Rico787-724–1919Known For
- Focus on organic, locally grown ingredients
- Prix-fixe and tasting menus
- Elegant setting
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
2. Café Cuatro Sombras
$ | |If you want to try local, single-origin, shade-grown coffee, this micro-roastery and café is the place to do it. Owners Pablo Muñoz and Mariana Suárez grow their beans in the mountains of Yauco on a hacienda that has been in the Muñoz family since 1846. The wooden planks lining the banquette are from coffee storage pallets, and red accents recall perfectly ripe coffee beans. Cuatro sombras (four shades) refers to the four types of trees traditionally used in Puerto Rico to provide shade for coffee plants. And although it's the delicious, medium-bodied brew that steals the show, there's also a small menu of tasty pastries and sandwiches.
259 Calle Recinto Sur, 00901, Puerto Rico787-724–9955Known For
- Locally grown coffee
- Pastries and sandwiches
- Coffee tastings
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
3. Casa Cortés ChocoBar
$$ | |The Cortés family has been making bean-to-bar chocolate for more than 90 years, and, in 2013, they opened Puerto Rico's first "chocobar" to share their passion. The walls in this vivid, modern space are decorated with ads from the 1950s, original chocolate-bar molds, a timeline of chocolate, and two flat screens showing the chocolate-making process. From pastries and breakfast sandwiches to panini and tapas, the chef integrates chocolate into every bite without overpowering. Bonbons, chocolate bars, and even chocolate soaps are available for sale. People from all over the metro area flock here for weekend brunch; arrive early to avoid a long wait. An upstairs gallery offers a glimpse of the family's personal collection of contemporary Caribbean art.
210 Calle San Francisco, 00901, Puerto Rico787-722–0499Known For
- Chocolate incorporated into many dishes
- Breakfast specialties and pastries
- Locally made chocolates
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Rate Includes: No dinner weekdays -
4. Casita Miramar
$$ | |This family-run restaurant in the heart of residential Miramar is known for its traditional comida criolla. It feels more like a home than a restaurant, so it's a great place to just sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. The menu, written on a chalkboard, changes often and features local fruits, vegetables, and seasonal fish. Favorite dishes include aguacate relleno con salmorejo de jueyes (crab-stuffed avocado) and chillo fresco with mojo isleño (red snapper with a sauce of tomatoes, olives, and green peppers). The old photos of Miramar, vintage furniture, and colonial architecture will surely transport you back in time.
605 Av. Miramar, 00907, Puerto Rico787-200–8227Known For
- Excellent, friendly service
- Old-fashioned dishes like crab-stuffed avocado
- Great drinks and sangria
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations recommended -
5. Cocina al Fondo
$$$ | Santurce |Dining at chef Natalia Vallejo's restaurant in the heart of Santurce is a magical experience. The restored home is simply yet tastefully decorated and leads to a large outdoor patio in a lush and vibrant setting. The small kitchen churns out tasty Puerto Rican dishes with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The James Beard nominee and her friendly staff will make you feel right at home.
658 Calle San Juan, San Juan, n/a Puerto Rico, 00907, Puerto RicoKnown For
- Award-winning chef
- Creative Puerto Rican cuisine
- Charming outdoor patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
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6. El Piñatón
$ | |Piña coladas may have been invented in San Juan, but nobody does them better than Lajas. This popular spot is literally shaped like a pineapple, Lajas's most important grown fruit, and serves piña coladas inside whole pineapples! There's both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions, as well as varieties with other fruits and candy frappés for different tastes.
La Parguera, n/a Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico787-717–0770Known For
- Piña colada inside a pineapple
- Virgin piña coladas for kids
- Mango frappés
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
7. El Quenepo
$$$ | |This elegant yet unpretentious spot (the owners, Scott and Kate Cole, don't mind if you show up in anything from a dripping wet bikini with a cover-up to a ball gown) brings fine dining and a touch of class to the Esperanza waterfront. Local herbs and fruits, such as quenepas and breadfruit, appear in artfully prepared dishes that the Coles call "fun, funky island food." Scott is the chef, known for seafood specials highlighting the daily catch, as well as dishes you're unlikely to find elsewhere in Puerto Rico, such as braised goat masala. Kate is the consummate hostess. The wine list is large (note: there's a $25 corkage fee) and the cocktail menu is small but inspired. Six stable doors open to ocean views. Lucky walk-ins can grab a seat at the more casual high-bar tables, but for the full experience, make a reservation.
148 Calle Flamboyán, 00765, Puerto Rico787-741–1215Known For
- Fresh fish and seafood
- Excellent service
- Good choice of wine and cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Reservations essential -
8. Estela
$$$ | |On weekends, patrons come from as far as San Juan to dine at this cozy restaurant. Operated by husband-and-wife team Juan and Nerylu, it's found a niche in Rincón offering dishes made using locally sourced ingredients—you may even see a fisherman pull up with a giant yellowfin tuna. The regularly changing menu by Chef Abel Mendoza might feature dishes such as queen-snapper sashimi with papaya and tiger's milk (the liquid used to cure ceviche), braised short ribs over root-vegetable mash, or duck à l'orange with roasted squash. You can't go wrong with any of the daily specials. The dining room can get loud, so ask to be seated outside on the terrace.
Rte. 115, Km 14, Rincón, n/a Puerto Rico, 00677, Puerto Rico787-823–1795Known For
- Fresh seafood
- Farm-to-table dining
- Good wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations required -
9. Grappa
$$$ | |Dorado's most charming restaurant—and perhaps the most appealing one on the North Coast—Grappa is spectacular, both in design and on the plate. Specializing in Italian fare, the kitchen staff makes pasta by hand, and it's served with fruits of the sea or delicious, tender beef. The setting is romantic and intimate, serving their meals in a small dining room. Reservations are essential and the service exceeds all expectations.
247 Calle Mendéz Vigo, Puerto Rico787-796–2674Known For
- Fresh seafood
- House-made pastas
- Romantic setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential -
10. King's Cream Helados
$ | |An institution since it opened in 1964, King's Cream Helados, across from Plaza de las Delicias, is the place for ice cream in Ponce. It serves 12 varieties—from tamarind, peanut, and passion fruit to classics like chocolate and vanilla. A bench in the tiny storefront seats three, but most folks take their cups and cones across the street and stake out shady benches around the fountain. King's is open daily 9 am–midnight. If you're feeling adventurous, try the local favorite of corn ice cream sprinkled with cinnamon; it sounds weird, but it's great!
9223 Calle Marina, 00730, Puerto Rico787-843–8520Known For
- Tropical fruit flavors
- Cash only
- Long hours
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11. La Estación
$$$ | |This laid-back spot has elevated Puerto Rican street food to an art form, thanks to two New Yorkers (one Puerto Rican) with restaurant pedigrees who decided to leave the big city and open a new spot dedicated to barbecue in an old gas station outside the Conquistador Resort. Highlighting products obtained from local fishermen and farmers, and smoking their own meats in an outdoor kitchen, Idalia García and Kevin Roth's awesome joint is one of Puerto Rico's don't-miss culinary treats. Settle into one of the mismatched patio tables—be it teak, cedar, or concrete—order up a cocktail, and get ready to feast.
Rte. 987, Km 4, Las Croabas, n/a Puerto Rico, 00738, Puerto Rico787-863–4481Known For
- Locally sourced produce and meats
- Delicious barbecue
- Friendly service
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential -
12. Marmalade
$$$$ | |Peter Schintler, the U.S.-born owner-chef of Old San Juan's hippest—and finest—restaurant, apprenticed with Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsay. His dishes incorporate local and organic ingredients, and his cuisine is influenced by both California and French styles of cooking, resulting in complex flavors and strong aromas. Yellowtail is served with lemongrass and compressed watermelon while the pork cheeks are served with a peach-poblano marmalade. For dessert, indulge in the Millionaires ice cream, topped with honeycomb and shaved truffles. You can build your own four- to six-course tasting menu, perhaps choosing wine pairings from the excellent list, and the restaurant accommodates vegetarians, vegans, and those with dietary restrictions. The sensual, minimalist, orange-and-white decor features high-back chairs and cushioned banquettes that are comfortable and modern.
317 Calle Fortaleza, 00901, Puerto Rico787-724–3969Known For
- Varying prix-fixe menus
- Exceptional service
- Excellent wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential -
13. Santaella
$$$ | Santurce |A career working with top chefs and a successful catering business prefaced chef José Santaella's namesake restaurant in La Placita marketplace. The menu is dominated by tapas, and favorites include the ahi tuna skewers, goat-cheese quesadilla, and morcilla (blood sausage) fritters. The neighborhood is anything but chic, but the restaurant is packed every night with well-dressed socialites, trendsetters, and the "who's who" of Puerto Rican society. The decor is rustic yet elegant, with exposed walls, Edison light fixtures, an interior garden, and a sparkling, tropical bar. Chef Santaella fuses local and international ingredients to perfectly execute Puerto Rican nouvelle cuisine. The cocktail bar is one of the best on the island, so don't leave without trying one of the concoctions by Santaella's mixologists. We can't get enough of the Perfect Lady! Their new rooftop, Azotea, opens on Sundays.
219 Calle Canals, San Juan, n/a Puerto Rico, 00907, Puerto Rico787-725–1611Known For
- Small plates of nouveau Puerto Rican specialties
- Trendy ambience
- Great cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat., Reservations recommended -
14. Señor Paleta
$ | |There's nothing more refreshing on a hot day than an ice pop from Señor Paleta. All the ingredients used to make these artisanal paletas are fresh, and many use local fruits. Choose from strawberry mojito, watermelon, coconut, dulce de leche, and more. The flavor of the month might be an exotic fruit like guanábana (soursop). The lines on weekends may be long, but they're well worth it.
153 Calle Tetuan, 00901, Puerto Rico787-724–2337Known For
- Fruity ice pops on a stick
- Long waits on weekends
- Ice cream
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15. The English Rose
$ | |Open for breakfast only, this quaint bed-and-breakfast has a spectacular view of the valley spilling into the sea. If terrace seating is not available, indoor dining is equally charming, with walls colorfully adorned by the work of local artisans. House specialties like eggs Benedict are served with homemade breads and sausages. The "BBC" is quite popular—a toasted croissant topped with organic chicken, cranberry sausage, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce—but we can't stop thinking about the "Portobello Road," made with roasted portobello mushroom, smoked Gouda, thick-cut black forest ham, and cherry tomato confit on a fresh-baked croissant. Enhancing the freshness of the dishes are the herbs grown on-site. You can now sip on a mimosa or homemade Bloody Mary while overlooking the lush mountain and ocean below. During high season, you might wait up to an hour for a table, so reservations are recommended.
Rte. 413, Km 2, Rincón, n/a Puerto Rico, 00677, Puerto Rico787-823–4032Known For
- Eggs Benedict
- House-baked breads and croissants
- Beautiful views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sept. and Oct. Closed Mon.–Wed. May–Aug. -
16. Tin Box
$$ | |Tin Box is, quite literally, a tin box serving barbecue platters and po'boys piled high with smoked chicken, pork, fried shrimp, or ribs, served with classic sides like coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread. A sushi bar rounds out the offerings—you can't go wrong with one of the rolls made with local spiny lobster.
Rte. 996 at Rte. 201, 00765, Puerto Rico787-435–6064Known For
- Watermelon margaritas and martinis
- House-cured bacon
- Best sushi and barbecue on the island
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
17. Vianda
$$$ | Santurce |Driven by local ingredients and seasonality, chef Francis Guzman’s dishes are culinary delights (think: California cuisine with Puerto Rican and Caribbean influences). The service is fantastic, and the wine list and cocktail menu are strong—anything with mezcal is a particularly good choice. Start with the roots salad with roasted beets and horseradish or the almojábanas (a type of cheese bread) with candied papaya. If there's a crudo on offer, order it without hesitation. Reservations are strongly recommended.
1413 Av. Ponce de León, San Juan, n/a Puerto Rico, 00907, Puerto Rico939-475–1578Known For
- Farm-to-table-focused menu
- Fantastic crudos
- Excellent service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch, Required -
18. Acapulco Taquería Mexicana
$ | |Located behind a pawn shop, Acapulco doesn't have the most inspiring location, but you should seek out this tiny restaurant for some of the best Mexican food in Puerto Rico. The tacos and guacamole are always made from scratch, and the owners pride themselves on authenticity: you won't find iceberg lettuce or a chimichanga slathered in cheddar here. Instead, expect delicious tacos al pastor, with meat carved from a spinning rotisserie in an open kitchen, and equally tasty cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork). Many dishes are topped with pickled onions, cilantro, fresh pineapple, and radishes. The margaritas are great, and the juices couldn't be more refreshing. The staff is friendly, and all speak perfect English.
2021 Calle Loíza, 00911, Puerto Rico787-727–5568Known For
- Delicious tacos and guacamole
- Friendly service
- Excellent margaritas made with fresh juices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
19. Ali Baba Turkish Restaurant
$$ | |Standing discreetly just off Avenida Ashford, Ali Baba turns out delicious, meticulously prepared Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, thanks to its Turkish chef-owner. Given how unpretentious this small place is, the presentation is surprisingly elegant. Start with hummus, served with steaming, homemade lavash (flatbread), or the grilled cheese with fresh herbs and tomatoes. Entrées include an iskender kebab drizzled with browned goat butter, and moussaka, served beneath a warming flame. Sandwiches and vegetarian options are also available.
1214 Av. Ashford, 00907, Puerto Rico787-722–1176Known For
- Tangy, smooth hummus
- Iskender kebab
- No reservations
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations not accepted -
20. Annie's Place
$$ | |A dining room facing the ocean is a fitting place to try some of the southwest coast's best seafood. You can snack on empanadillas (fritters), then move on to red snapper with rice and beans or mofongo relleno. This place, in an unmistakable lime-color building on the main drag, has festive music and great views.
Rte. 3301, Km 3, Cabo Rojo, n/a Puerto Rico, 00623, Puerto Rico787-254–2553Known For
- Fresh red snapper
- Waterfront dining with great ocean views
- Empanadillas
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