Guidebook for San Juan
Drinks & Nightlife
Crafted cocktails with premium spirits made by world champions of bar tending competitions ! Find out their story!
73 locals recommend
La Cocktelera
1857 C. LoízaCrafted cocktails with premium spirits made by world champions of bar tending competitions ! Find out their story!
Friday and Saturday night are tons of fun here. There is a bar shack called "Taberna Los Vasquez" located on one of the corners of Plaza de Santurce. They have live music and people just dance around on the street. In general you can walk around the plaza and see how locals have fun!
141 locals recommend
La Plaza del Mercado Santurce
205 Calle Jose M. RaffucciFriday and Saturday night are tons of fun here. There is a bar shack called "Taberna Los Vasquez" located on one of the corners of Plaza de Santurce. They have live music and people just dance around on the street. In general you can walk around the plaza and see how locals have fun!
Food Scene
Creative and unique food. There will be a explosion of flavors you would love to experience all over again. Cocktails are made with fresh juices.
67 locals recommend
Verde Mesa
Calle San JoséCreative and unique food. There will be a explosion of flavors you would love to experience all over again. Cocktails are made with fresh juices.
Punto Medio
1762 C. LoízaCool local spot to have a good cup of coffee
This is the fine dining of Puerto Rican food.
The menu is a combination of international cuisine and the local flavors. I recommend the Tuna Tartar Tacos and any cocktail .
If you are new to plantains, cassava, etc you can tease and flirt with these in small portions.
Reservations are recommended!
163 locals recommend
Santaella
219 C. CanalsThis is the fine dining of Puerto Rican food.
The menu is a combination of international cuisine and the local flavors. I recommend the Tuna Tartar Tacos and any cocktail .
If you are new to plantains, cassava, etc you can tease and flirt with these in small portions.
Reservations are recommended!
Hey Vegan and Vegetarian friends!
Breakfast and Lunch are great here!
They cook deliciously!
All is freshly made daily!
Parking on the street is available.
75 locals recommend
Cocobana
#2000 C. LoízaHey Vegan and Vegetarian friends!
Breakfast and Lunch are great here!
They cook deliciously!
All is freshly made daily!
Parking on the street is available.
Crush Juice Bar
#1374 Ashford AveGood smoothies! Open until late at night!
Piola Pizzería Artesanal
1503 C. LoízaKeep calm and eat pizza!
Recommended if you fancy to have a special night out at a fine dining restaurant. Service and food are top notch
Book a table in advance.
28 locals recommend
Mario Pagan
1110 Av. MagdalenaRecommended if you fancy to have a special night out at a fine dining restaurant. Service and food are top notch
Book a table in advance.
I call it the "fancy food court" and when you travel in a group and can't easily agree on what to eat this Mercado solves it out for you.
There are a variety of options including fresh fish, mexican, italian, mediterranean and vietnamese. A full bar and a nice coffee station. Sometimes they have live music and the venue has both valet and self-parking
78 locals recommend
El Mercado De Paseo Caribe
15 Av. Luis Muñoz RiveraI call it the "fancy food court" and when you travel in a group and can't easily agree on what to eat this Mercado solves it out for you.
There are a variety of options including fresh fish, mexican, italian, mediterranean and vietnamese. A full bar and a nice coffee station. Sometimes they have live music and the venue has both valet and self-parking
This place is like going to your Puerto Rican aunt's home to eat authentic local food. Last time I went they were cooking pots of rice every hour or so, so you get a fresh portion instead of re-heated rice. Nice touch!
29 locals recommend
Deaverdura
200 C. del SolThis place is like going to your Puerto Rican aunt's home to eat authentic local food. Last time I went they were cooking pots of rice every hour or so, so you get a fresh portion instead of re-heated rice. Nice touch!
Creative menu. Great options for Vegans and Vegetarians. Super friendly people. Wine selection.
110 locals recommend
Atelier Cocina Abierta
58 Cll CaribeCreative menu. Great options for Vegans and Vegetarians. Super friendly people. Wine selection.
For Coffee Lovers: Inside the Ballaja Museum you will find Cafe Don Ruiz. Best Chemex in town!
18 locals recommend
Don Ruiz
For Coffee Lovers: Inside the Ballaja Museum you will find Cafe Don Ruiz. Best Chemex in town!
Ajo Del País
253 C. de San FranciscoAuthentic Puerto Rican Food
Qué PezCao
FFF: Fresh Fried Fish!
Sightseeing
Beautiful, vibrant, historic! You will not regret a day walking around Old San Juan and taking amazing photos.
460 locals recommend
Old San Juan
100 C. de la FortalezaBeautiful, vibrant, historic! You will not regret a day walking around Old San Juan and taking amazing photos.
Essentials
The supermarket opens 24 hours and has plenty of parking. The food selection is pretty wide and they have organic products at the right price.
There is a wine shop on the 2nd floor with some tables and tapas if you wish to enjoy the wine there, they won't charge additional corkage fees.
415 locals recommend
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoThe supermarket opens 24 hours and has plenty of parking. The food selection is pretty wide and they have organic products at the right price.
There is a wine shop on the 2nd floor with some tables and tapas if you wish to enjoy the wine there, they won't charge additional corkage fees.
Getting Around
Charlie Car Rental
6050 Av. Isla VerdeThis is the local rental car company! Check them out!
San Juan Boat Rentals, LLC
This people will deliver the bike to you.
Parks & Nature
You can park your car inside the Hilton Hotel and walk to the Condado Beach and enjoy a few hours of sun, snorkeling and peace.
137 locals recommend
County Beach
You can park your car inside the Hilton Hotel and walk to the Condado Beach and enjoy a few hours of sun, snorkeling and peace.
If you are up to some kayaking and paddle-boarding this is the place to go.
The guys at VIP rent the equipment for about $20.00 and they open at 9:00 am
You can park at the Hilton Hotel.
156 locals recommend
Laguna del Condado
If you are up to some kayaking and paddle-boarding this is the place to go.
The guys at VIP rent the equipment for about $20.00 and they open at 9:00 am
You can park at the Hilton Hotel.
Arts & Culture
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoPuerto Rican Stand Up Commedy. Witty humor showing the island culture and challenges.
La version Boricua de SNL. Muestra de idiocincracia y cultura de la isla.
10 locals recommend
Teatro Breve
601 C. del ParquePuerto Rican Stand Up Commedy. Witty humor showing the island culture and challenges.
La version Boricua de SNL. Muestra de idiocincracia y cultura de la isla.