Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
I frequent this restaurant for dinner and/or drinks (green infusion!) and there are a couple of special lunch/dinner items "off the menu" that only locals will know to order - glad to share these!
67 locals recommend
Verde Mesa
Calle San JoséI frequent this restaurant for dinner and/or drinks (green infusion!) and there are a couple of special lunch/dinner items "off the menu" that only locals will know to order - glad to share these!
Good people, always open, they deliver to your door. Some of my favorites include their Mofongo, Voludo Sandwich and Mero Wrap (grouper fish).
Fefo's
301 Calle de la FortalezaGood people, always open, they deliver to your door. Some of my favorites include their Mofongo, Voludo Sandwich and Mero Wrap (grouper fish).
There are several Coffee Shops in Old San Juan, and tourist won't hear about this one. It is a gem.
Hacienda Isabel Cafe Gourmet
201 C. del SolThere are several Coffee Shops in Old San Juan, and tourist won't hear about this one. It is a gem.
This is considered the best coffee in town. They also have a great choice of sandwiches - my favorite is the "Cuatro Sombras"
83 locals recommend
Café Cuatro Sombras
259 C. del Recinto SurThis is considered the best coffee in town. They also have a great choice of sandwiches - my favorite is the "Cuatro Sombras"
Love the ginger lemonade. Great selection of sandwiches. I frequent this place as well.
70 locals recommend
St. Germain
156 Sol StreetLove the ginger lemonade. Great selection of sandwiches. I frequent this place as well.
If you want a great "Irish Coffee" this is the place! They serve great wraps as well.
Aromas Coffee House & Restaurant
201 Tetuan StreetIf you want a great "Irish Coffee" this is the place! They serve great wraps as well.
Arts & Culture
This gallery is located outside of the Old City, but it is where most of my local art comes from. We could arrange for a visit.
Pamil
This gallery is located outside of the Old City, but it is where most of my local art comes from. We could arrange for a visit.
There's a great exhibition from local Puerto Rico artist, as well as from private collections, which I recommend.
51 locals recommend
Museum of Art and History
150 Bulevar del ValleThere's a great exhibition from local Puerto Rico artist, as well as from private collections, which I recommend.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pirilo
207 Ca. de la TancaGreat Pizza, get there early and try the Pampa!
Carli's is awesome, and so is his staff - including world class Bartender Fausto. Carli used to be the pianist for the Beach Boys - it's a great experience!
29 locals recommend
Carli's Fine Bistro & Piano
Carli's is awesome, and so is his staff - including world class Bartender Fausto. Carli used to be the pianist for the Beach Boys - it's a great experience!