Guidebook for San Juan

Richard
Guidebook for San Juan

Food Scene

Arts Café and Restaurant. Famous for their weekend 'Magical Brunch'.
99 residents recomanen
Abracadabra
1661 Av. Juan Ponce de León
99 residents recomanen
Arts Café and Restaurant. Famous for their weekend 'Magical Brunch'.
24 hour restaurant with parking and local food.
9 residents recomanen
Rubens Cafe
1317 Av. Juan Ponce de León
9 residents recomanen
24 hour restaurant with parking and local food.
Celebrity chef José Santaella (check out his new cookbook) turned an old hardware store into one of the most elegant restaurants in the Caribbean. A little more expensive than most - but guests report its well worth it!
163 residents recomanen
Santaella
219 C. Canals
163 residents recomanen
Celebrity chef José Santaella (check out his new cookbook) turned an old hardware store into one of the most elegant restaurants in the Caribbean. A little more expensive than most - but guests report its well worth it!
Although they have a 'touristy' outpost in the Miramar neighborhood - the original location the family's house in the Villa Palmeras neighborhood is the real deal. Home cooking is featured here in a simple family style.
145 residents recomanen
La Casita Blanca
351 C. Tapia
145 residents recomanen
Although they have a 'touristy' outpost in the Miramar neighborhood - the original location the family's house in the Villa Palmeras neighborhood is the real deal. Home cooking is featured here in a simple family style.
Owner Abner was on the cover of Barista Magazine - so you know he'll serve great coffee... and only one block from your suite!
24 residents recomanen
Café Comunión
1616 PR-25
24 residents recomanen
Owner Abner was on the cover of Barista Magazine - so you know he'll serve great coffee... and only one block from your suite!
Interesting fusion menu of wood-oven pizza and pastas plus great cocktails, just a block from our house.
8 residents recomanen
Asia de Lima
1700 Avenue Juan Ponce de León
8 residents recomanen
Interesting fusion menu of wood-oven pizza and pastas plus great cocktails, just a block from our house.
Celebrity chefs, fantastic feedback from guests!
31 residents recomanen
Vianda
1413 PR-25
31 residents recomanen
Celebrity chefs, fantastic feedback from guests!
Classic Basque cuisine plus Puerto Rican favorites.
7 residents recomanen
Casa Manolo
413 C. del Parque
7 residents recomanen
Classic Basque cuisine plus Puerto Rican favorites.
No longer in La Placita de Santurce - but should still be on your list of great Puerto Rican chefs. Now located in the Condado tourist area near the Condado Plaza Hotel.
104 residents recomanen
Jose Enrique Puerto Rican Restaurant
1021 Ashford Ave
104 residents recomanen
No longer in La Placita de Santurce - but should still be on your list of great Puerto Rican chefs. Now located in the Condado tourist area near the Condado Plaza Hotel.
Local chain of sandwich shops with traditional Puerto Rican 'pressed sandwiches'. Great for breakfast on Sunday when most other places are closed or only do brunch. Across from the Museum of Art.
9 residents recomanen
El Mesón Sandwiches (Santurce)
A Av. de Diego
9 residents recomanen
Local chain of sandwich shops with traditional Puerto Rican 'pressed sandwiches'. Great for breakfast on Sunday when most other places are closed or only do brunch. Across from the Museum of Art.
One of Puerto Rico's top coffee plantations has their coffee shop near the Museum of Art.
51 residents recomanen
Hacienda San Pedro
318 C. De Diego
51 residents recomanen
One of Puerto Rico's top coffee plantations has their coffee shop near the Museum of Art.
Ocean Park Beach does not have bathrooms - but this Spanish deli and bakery has excellent clean bathrooms just a few blocks from the beach. As long as you buy a coffee or anything else, the code for the bathrooms is on your receipt. This is where President Obama had lunch one day, so you can order your Obama Special Sandwich. Servings are large, so one sandwich is plenty for two people.
341 residents recomanen
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLeary
341 residents recomanen
Ocean Park Beach does not have bathrooms - but this Spanish deli and bakery has excellent clean bathrooms just a few blocks from the beach. As long as you buy a coffee or anything else, the code for the bathrooms is on your receipt. This is where President Obama had lunch one day, so you can order your Obama Special Sandwich. Servings are large, so one sandwich is plenty for two people.
Large formal Spanish cuisine popular with weddings and events.
Restaurante La Casona
609 C. San Jorge
Large formal Spanish cuisine popular with weddings and events.
15 food trunks just 2 blocks from the house. Some are permanent, others rotate every few months. Always something going on.... Closed Mondays.
224 residents recomanen
Lote 23
1552 PR-25
224 residents recomanen
15 food trunks just 2 blocks from the house. Some are permanent, others rotate every few months. Always something going on.... Closed Mondays.
Traditional Puerto Rican cuisine at Plaza del Mercado - home cooking that is a favorite!
6 residents recomanen
Boronia
100 C. San Rafael
6 residents recomanen
Traditional Puerto Rican cuisine at Plaza del Mercado - home cooking that is a favorite!
North American style BBQ at La Placita marketplace.
13 residents recomanen
San Juan Smokehouse
255 Calle Orbeta
13 residents recomanen
North American style BBQ at La Placita marketplace.
Cuban cuisine at La Placita marketplace.
43 residents recomanen
Asere Cubano - Kitchen & Bar
180 C. dos Hermanos
43 residents recomanen
Cuban cuisine at La Placita marketplace.
Inspired by traditional street food, a Puerto Rican favorite!
22 residents recomanen
La Alcapurria Quemá
251 C. Duffaut
22 residents recomanen
Inspired by traditional street food, a Puerto Rican favorite!
Best Piña Colada at the marketplace and great mojitos! Also known for ceviche and seafood salads. In the corner of the market building near the gazebo.
21 residents recomanen
El Coco de Luis
21 residents recomanen
Best Piña Colada at the marketplace and great mojitos! Also known for ceviche and seafood salads. In the corner of the market building near the gazebo.
The best Thai restaurant in San Juan and probably the entire Caribbean. On the street just before Ruben's Cafe and the marketplace.
53 residents recomanen
Mai Pen Rai
303 C. Canals
53 residents recomanen
The best Thai restaurant in San Juan and probably the entire Caribbean. On the street just before Ruben's Cafe and the marketplace.
Hidden on the side street after the marketplace.
28 residents recomanen
Delavida
1361 C. Iturriaga
28 residents recomanen
Hidden on the side street after the marketplace.
Stop by on your way to or from the beach. Buy anything and you'll find the bathroom code on your receipt. Spanish bakery and deli - order your Obama Special and see why the president stopped here for lunch with the locals.
341 residents recomanen
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLeary
341 residents recomanen
Stop by on your way to or from the beach. Buy anything and you'll find the bathroom code on your receipt. Spanish bakery and deli - order your Obama Special and see why the president stopped here for lunch with the locals.
Container turned food truck.
134 residents recomanen
Tresbé
1765 C. Loíza
134 residents recomanen
Container turned food truck.
269 residents recomanen
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. Loíza
269 residents recomanen
78 residents recomanen
Double Cake
1104 C. Loíza
78 residents recomanen
74 residents recomanen
Piso Viejo 1917 | Bar, Cocktails & Tapas
1917 C. Loíza
74 residents recomanen
KFC
117 Calle Manuel Corchado
15 residents recomanen
McDonald's
2006-2008 C. Loíza
15 residents recomanen
202 residents recomanen
Bebo Cafe
1600 C. Loíza
202 residents recomanen
59 residents recomanen
Silk
103 Av. de Diego
59 residents recomanen
73 residents recomanen
Nonna Cucina Rustica
103 C. San Jorge
73 residents recomanen
18 residents recomanen
El Viejo Almacén. Argentinian Cuisine
1604 C. Loíza
18 residents recomanen
86 residents recomanen
Panuchos
1762 C. Loíza
86 residents recomanen
116 residents recomanen
Sabrina
1801 C. Loíza
116 residents recomanen
13 residents recomanen
La Preña Food Truck
1810 C. Loíza
13 residents recomanen
26 residents recomanen
Bottega
1807 C. Loíza
26 residents recomanen
Round Eye Ramen
105 Cll Pomarrosa
97 residents recomanen
Pinky's Calle Loíza
1902 C. Loíza
97 residents recomanen
76 residents recomanen
Molini's
1857 C. Loíza
76 residents recomanen
29 residents recomanen
Ana's
1909 Calle Loíza
29 residents recomanen
14 residents recomanen
Ujeong Korean BBQ
Calle Loíza
14 residents recomanen
14 residents recomanen
The Mac 'n Cheese
1916 C. Loíza
14 residents recomanen
Cafetería Quisqueya
1918 C. Loíza
11 residents recomanen
Burger & Mayo Lab
2016 C. Loíza
11 residents recomanen
42 residents recomanen
Si No Corro Me Pizza
1917 C. Loíza
42 residents recomanen
75 residents recomanen
Cocobana
#2000 C. Loíza
75 residents recomanen
15 residents recomanen
Volando Bajito
15 residents recomanen
14 residents recomanen
Pa'l West
103-113 Cll Ismael Rivera
14 residents recomanen
12 residents recomanen
4Puntos Café. Bar
2019-2023 C. Loíza
12 residents recomanen
36 residents recomanen
Prros Locos
2016 C. Loíza
36 residents recomanen
77 residents recomanen
Bocca Osteria Romana
2012 C. Loíza
77 residents recomanen
El Tripletón
103 C. Tapia
Georgie's BBQ
Calle Corona
7 residents recomanen
Café San Felipe
103 Cll Betances
7 residents recomanen
9 residents recomanen
Degetau Sea Food
#224 Esquina Baldorioty de Castro
9 residents recomanen
178 residents recomanen
Acapulco
2021 C. Loíza
178 residents recomanen
70 residents recomanen
La B de Burro
2000 Av. McLeary
70 residents recomanen
64 residents recomanen
Berlingeri
#1966 Av. McLeary
64 residents recomanen
7 residents recomanen
Niche Bistro
8 C. Taft
7 residents recomanen
38 residents recomanen
Piola Pizzería Artesanal
1503 C. Loíza
38 residents recomanen
Theos Greek Cafe
1754 C. Loíza
Expensive, but overlooking the beach and ocean.
25 residents recomanen
Uvva
1 C. Tapia
25 residents recomanen
Expensive, but overlooking the beach and ocean.
On the beach in Ocean Park at Numero Uno guest house.
76 residents recomanen
Numero Uno Beach House
1 C. Sta. Ana
76 residents recomanen
On the beach in Ocean Park at Numero Uno guest house.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a simple 'road house' kind of bar most of the week, but on Monday nights San Juan's young, hip, crowd turns out by the hundreds for traditional 'Bomba' music. No cover, no entrance - the crowd packs the street and space in front of the open gazebo where local musicians, singers and dancers 'jam' from 8:30 - midnight. Open every night, but bomba music featured on Monday nights. Don't miss it! A truly unique local cultural experience. Drinks are cheap and bar food available.
23 residents recomanen
La Terraza De Bonanza
Avenida Eduardo Conde
23 residents recomanen
This is a simple 'road house' kind of bar most of the week, but on Monday nights San Juan's young, hip, crowd turns out by the hundreds for traditional 'Bomba' music. No cover, no entrance - the crowd packs the street and space in front of the open gazebo where local musicians, singers and dancers 'jam' from 8:30 - midnight. Open every night, but bomba music featured on Monday nights. Don't miss it! A truly unique local cultural experience. Drinks are cheap and bar food available.
Small club with older crowd - drag queens Thurs, Fri. Sat. at midnight. Cultural night Sunday at 11:30pm.
Zal Zi Puedes
1702-1708 Avenida de la Constitución
Small club with older crowd - drag queens Thurs, Fri. Sat. at midnight. Cultural night Sunday at 11:30pm.
Neighborhood gay bar. Tues. Thurs. Sunday Karaoke. Open from late afternoon to midnight or more...
14 residents recomanen
Tia Maria's Liquor Store
326 Avenida José de Diego
14 residents recomanen
Neighborhood gay bar. Tues. Thurs. Sunday Karaoke. Open from late afternoon to midnight or more...
Hipster Central - especially Thurs - Sunday lots of restaurants, clubs, bars for the young, hip, crowd.
32 residents recomanen
Calle Loíza
Calle Loíza
32 residents recomanen
Hipster Central - especially Thurs - Sunday lots of restaurants, clubs, bars for the young, hip, crowd.
25 restaurants, bars, clubs, etc. around the traditional marketplace. Slow on Monday and Tuesday. Traditional 'Street Party' Thurs, Fri. Sat. nights.
605 residents recomanen
La Placita
300 C. dos Hermanos
605 residents recomanen
25 restaurants, bars, clubs, etc. around the traditional marketplace. Slow on Monday and Tuesday. Traditional 'Street Party' Thurs, Fri. Sat. nights.
Indie Rock mecca near the fine arts center.
20 residents recomanen
El Local en Santurce
1425 Av. Manuel Fernández Juncos
20 residents recomanen
Indie Rock mecca near the fine arts center.
Large 'Miami-Style' disco across from the fine arts center is old movie theater.
7eight7 Night Club
1420 Avenue Juan Ponce de León
Large 'Miami-Style' disco across from the fine arts center is old movie theater.
The first club that really created the arts district. Thurs-Sun. different performances - everything from jazz, to r&b, to poetry slams or latin rock. Every Monday night hip hop night.
58 residents recomanen
La Respuesta
1600 Av. Manuel Fernández Juncos
58 residents recomanen
The first club that really created the arts district. Thurs-Sun. different performances - everything from jazz, to r&b, to poetry slams or latin rock. Every Monday night hip hop night.
Barcelona style tapas and 'self pour' tap beer cards.
11 residents recomanen
Taberna Selfies
361 C. del Parque
11 residents recomanen
Barcelona style tapas and 'self pour' tap beer cards.
Hottest cocktail bar in town and home to the youngest celebrity chef in San Juan.
30 residents recomanen
JungleBird
254 C. Canals
30 residents recomanen
Hottest cocktail bar in town and home to the youngest celebrity chef in San Juan.
Best cocktails in San Juan - one block from La Placita on Calle Canals.
30 residents recomanen
JungleBird
254 C. Canals
30 residents recomanen
Best cocktails in San Juan - one block from La Placita on Calle Canals.
Artsy hangout and bistro near the marketplace.
605 residents recomanen
La Placita
300 C. dos Hermanos
605 residents recomanen
Artsy hangout and bistro near the marketplace.

Arts & Culture

Artist collective and gallery just next door to our house. If you see the upper level door open, lights on and people - stop by and see what San Juan's young, creative, artists are doing!
Huge Arts Complex with 5 theaters, cafe, symphony hall and large plaza.
62 residents recomanen
Centre de Belles Arts Luis A. Ferre
62 residents recomanen
Huge Arts Complex with 5 theaters, cafe, symphony hall and large plaza.
Youth Ballet and School next door. You may hear the kids practicing from your balcony or deck.
Mauro Youth Ballet Company
1657 Av. Juan Ponce de León
Youth Ballet and School next door. You may hear the kids practicing from your balcony or deck.
Movies premier on Thursdays in PR and prices are cheap compared to the states. Go to the first show of the day for discount prices and no previews! Great rainy day choice just across from the Museum of Contemporary Art.
49 residents recomanen
Caribbean Cinemas - Metro Cinemas
1255 Av. Juan Ponce de León
49 residents recomanen
Movies premier on Thursdays in PR and prices are cheap compared to the states. Go to the first show of the day for discount prices and no previews! Great rainy day choice just across from the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Great collection of Puerto Rican art and visiting exhibitions. Free entry every Wed. after 2pm.
473 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de Diego
473 residents recomanen
Great collection of Puerto Rican art and visiting exhibitions. Free entry every Wed. after 2pm.
Concerts and weekly Jazz overlooking the Condado lagoon.
28 residents recomanen
Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico
951 PR-25
28 residents recomanen
Concerts and weekly Jazz overlooking the Condado lagoon.
Hidrante
1221 C. Saldaña
Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico
316 Avenida José de Diego
Ballets de San Juan
1402-1418 Avenida de la Constitución
Andanza
657 C. Condado
8 residents recomanen
Café Teatro El Shorty
607 C. del Parque
8 residents recomanen
9 residents recomanen
Teatro Francisco Arrivi
Calle del Parque
9 residents recomanen
Teatro Victoria Espinosa
Puerto Rico 25
Taller Teatro “Y No Había Luz”
1416 Av. Juan Ponce de León
Julian Blanco
Calle Julian Blanco
162 residents recomanen
Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico
162 residents recomanen

Essentials

24/7 large grocery store and food court.
25 residents recomanen
Supermercados Pueblo
1511 PR-25
25 residents recomanen
24/7 large grocery store and food court.
Neighborhood pharmacy and more.
Farmacia Luis
1501 Av. Juan Ponce de León
Neighborhood pharmacy and more.
Next to the Tren Urbano, if you have prescriptions from your home CVS you can pick them up here.
41 residents recomanen
CVS Pharmacy
105 P.º Gilberto Concepción De Gracia
41 residents recomanen
Next to the Tren Urbano, if you have prescriptions from your home CVS you can pick them up here.
Near Ocean Park Beach and Kasalta, if you have prescriptions from your home Walgreens, you can pick them up here.
277 residents recomanen
Walgreens
1130 Ashford Ave
277 residents recomanen
Near Ocean Park Beach and Kasalta, if you have prescriptions from your home Walgreens, you can pick them up here.
The first 2-level urban Walmart - great place for essentials or souvenirs to take back home!
104 residents recomanen
Walmart Supercenter de Santurce
701 Av. Roberto H. Todd
104 residents recomanen
The first 2-level urban Walmart - great place for essentials or souvenirs to take back home!
Very local pharmacy, mini-mart and more..
38 residents recomanen
Farmacia Americana
38 residents recomanen
Very local pharmacy, mini-mart and more..
Old school hardware store and more...
Ferreteria Madrid
1818 C. Loíza
Old school hardware store and more...
415 residents recomanen
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de Diego
415 residents recomanen

Everything Else

Major stadium for events, concerts.
75 residents recomanen
Coliseu de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot
500 Av. Arterial B
75 residents recomanen
Major stadium for events, concerts.
Major convention venue - easily reached by bus.
67 residents recomanen
Centre de Convencions de Puerto Rico
100 Blvr. Saint John
67 residents recomanen
Major convention venue - easily reached by bus.
Large condo complex with 24/7 Pueblo Supermarket, ATM, Planet Fitness, Yoga/Massage studio, YOLO Restaurant and more... Just 2 blocks from the house. Built around historic 'Blanche Kellog Institute' built in 1915 as a school for girls.
11 residents recomanen
Ciudadela
1511 PR-25
11 residents recomanen
Large condo complex with 24/7 Pueblo Supermarket, ATM, Planet Fitness, Yoga/Massage studio, YOLO Restaurant and more... Just 2 blocks from the house. Built around historic 'Blanche Kellog Institute' built in 1915 as a school for girls.
If you fall in love with the Santurce Arts District or any other neighborhood in San Juan - your host is also a real estate broker, lic. C-18922.
Puerto Rico Property Sales
456 C. Saldaña
If you fall in love with the Santurce Arts District or any other neighborhood in San Juan - your host is also a real estate broker, lic. C-18922.
Landmark when you arrive from the airport or on your way to the beach.
15 residents recomanen
Hospital San Jorge
258 C. San Jorge
15 residents recomanen
Landmark when you arrive from the airport or on your way to the beach.
Large university campus near the urban train and Monteflores neighborhood.
9 residents recomanen
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Art Gallery
Parada 26.5
9 residents recomanen
Large university campus near the urban train and Monteflores neighborhood.

Neighborhoods

Tourist zone across the highway from Santurce Arts District. Lots of resort hotels, casinos, restaurants that run along Ashford Avenue. Take the #21 Bus (about 15 min. or Uber in less than 10 minutes. For walkers - its about 20 minutes.
283 residents recomanen
Condado
283 residents recomanen
Tourist zone across the highway from Santurce Arts District. Lots of resort hotels, casinos, restaurants that run along Ashford Avenue. Take the #21 Bus (about 15 min. or Uber in less than 10 minutes. For walkers - its about 20 minutes.
The best beach in San Juan - an easy 15 minute walk from the house. Also close to Calle Loiza restaurants, bars, nightlife.
278 residents recomanen
Ocean Park
2059 Cll Italia
278 residents recomanen
The best beach in San Juan - an easy 15 minute walk from the house. Also close to Calle Loiza restaurants, bars, nightlife.
Great neighborhood and historic zone near the Condado lagoon.
38 residents recomanen
Miramar
38 residents recomanen
Great neighborhood and historic zone near the Condado lagoon.
You can't miss this UNESCO World Heritage site - easy access by public bus. Make sure to go during the day - but return in the evening for the sunset and see how locals take over the parks and plazas after the tourists return to their cruise ships.
902 residents recomanen
Viejo San Juan
902 residents recomanen
You can't miss this UNESCO World Heritage site - easy access by public bus. Make sure to go during the day - but return in the evening for the sunset and see how locals take over the parks and plazas after the tourists return to their cruise ships.