Fodor's Expert Review Tasca El Pescador

$$ Santurce Seafood

If you want Spanish-style seafood dishes, head to this restaurant, one of a dozen that surround the Plaza del Mercado. The chillo entero frito (fried whole red snapper) and camarones al ajillo (shrimp with garlic) are tasty, but the standout is the arroz con calamari: this dramatic, inky-black rice dish will elicit "oohs" and "aahs" from nearby diners when it arrives at your table. If you come in the evening, it might be cool enough to dine at one of the handful of tables on the square; if not, settle for one of the green polka-dot tables in the dining room.

Seafood Lunch Dinner $$

Quick Facts

178 Calle Dos Hermanos
San Juan, n/a Puerto Rico  00907, Puerto Rico

787-721–0995

Known For:
  • Local popularity
  • Squid-ink rice
  • Outdoor dining
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations not accepted

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