Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
Berlingeri
#1966 Av. McLearyVeagan hipster restaurant just outside Ocean Park.
Cocobana
#2000 C. LoízaGreat vegan food.
Small restaurant that serves great light lunch, shakes and brunch.
97 locals recommend
Pinky's Calle Loíza
1902 C. LoízaSmall restaurant that serves great light lunch, shakes and brunch.
Fine dinning located inside of Ocean Park. Wine and dine on a table placed in the sand at night. Amazing experience.
76 locals recommend
Numero Uno Beach House
1 C. Sta. AnaFine dinning located inside of Ocean Park. Wine and dine on a table placed in the sand at night. Amazing experience.
High end restaurant located inside of Ocean Park (two streets down). Have a romantic dinner in front of the Ocean.
51 locals recommend
Hosteria Del Mar
1 C. TapiaHigh end restaurant located inside of Ocean Park (two streets down). Have a romantic dinner in front of the Ocean.
Authentic mexican tacos. You won't find any guacamole, sour cream or any other tex-mex toppings. Just the way they serve them in Mexico. The place is very popular for their approach.
178 locals recommend
Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaAuthentic mexican tacos. You won't find any guacamole, sour cream or any other tex-mex toppings. Just the way they serve them in Mexico. The place is very popular for their approach.
The best pizza Puerto Rico has to offer. It is located extremely close to the apartment once you exit the gated area. Try their unique recipe of sangria. Super fun and super delicious!
211 locals recommend
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyThe best pizza Puerto Rico has to offer. It is located extremely close to the apartment once you exit the gated area. Try their unique recipe of sangria. Super fun and super delicious!
A very cool and hipster Cafe. Serves lunch, breakfast and organic juices.
65 locals recommend
Kamoli Kafe Butik
1706 Calle LoízaA very cool and hipster Cafe. Serves lunch, breakfast and organic juices.
Recognised by locals as one of the best places in the island for fresh seafood and local cuisine.
269 locals recommend
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaRecognised by locals as one of the best places in the island for fresh seafood and local cuisine.
Named for Audrey Hepburn’s cinema classic Sabrina, this new bistro has become the spot for a girl’s night out or a boozy Sunday brunch. Owned and operated by chef Mario Ormaza, a Jean-Georges alum and owner of Café Tresbé just across the street, the menu offers traditional-meets-tropical fare, like an eggs benedict with mashed plantains and local sausage. The decor is full-on Caribbean chic, lush with colors, textures, and greenery.
116 locals recommend
Sabrina
1801 C. LoízaNamed for Audrey Hepburn’s cinema classic Sabrina, this new bistro has become the spot for a girl’s night out or a boozy Sunday brunch. Owned and operated by chef Mario Ormaza, a Jean-Georges alum and owner of Café Tresbé just across the street, the menu offers traditional-meets-tropical fare, like an eggs benedict with mashed plantains and local sausage. The decor is full-on Caribbean chic, lush with colors, textures, and greenery.
Lote 23, or “El Lote,” as it’s affectionately known by locals, exemplifies Santurce’s transformation: This once-abandoned lot has been reclaimed and transformed into a culinary mecca for the hip, trendy, and hungry. The open-air space showcases 16 kiosks from veteran local chefs exploring new concepts, like Raúl Correa’s pizza truck, Martin Louzao’s Peruvian fare, and Xavier Pacheco’s creative tacos. Modern, traditional, and exotic flavors intermingle here: you’ll find baos, fried chicken, donuts, sliders, coffee, cocktails, and more. Picnic tables, community games, and murals by local artists fill the multilevel terraces, keeping in line with Santurce’s funky urban vibe.
224 locals recommend
Lote 23
1552 PR-25Lote 23, or “El Lote,” as it’s affectionately known by locals, exemplifies Santurce’s transformation: This once-abandoned lot has been reclaimed and transformed into a culinary mecca for the hip, trendy, and hungry. The open-air space showcases 16 kiosks from veteran local chefs exploring new concepts, like Raúl Correa’s pizza truck, Martin Louzao’s Peruvian fare, and Xavier Pacheco’s creative tacos. Modern, traditional, and exotic flavors intermingle here: you’ll find baos, fried chicken, donuts, sliders, coffee, cocktails, and more. Picnic tables, community games, and murals by local artists fill the multilevel terraces, keeping in line with Santurce’s funky urban vibe.
The latest venture from chef Jonathan Cruz (formerly with Mere Pescao), Shibō combines traditional Asian and Latin dishes into eclectic, contemporary, and flavor-popping creations: sweet plantain dumplings, miso-mofongo, and kimchi-chaufa are a just few of the innovative hybrids. The casual space prides itself on its Latin-Asian soul food concept, and, indeed, the portions are large and flavorful enough to comfort.
62 locals recommend
Shibō
2012 C. LoízaThe latest venture from chef Jonathan Cruz (formerly with Mere Pescao), Shibō combines traditional Asian and Latin dishes into eclectic, contemporary, and flavor-popping creations: sweet plantain dumplings, miso-mofongo, and kimchi-chaufa are a just few of the innovative hybrids. The casual space prides itself on its Latin-Asian soul food concept, and, indeed, the portions are large and flavorful enough to comfort.
Bocca is the latest venture from the Salvatore brothers (Acapulco Taquerías), and with this Italian eatery the brothers have succeeded again in providing straightforward, soul-satisfying cuisine. The beauty is in its simplicity: Italian fare straight from Rome and fit for purists. Chef Alessandro personally inspects every dish before it leaves the open kitchen, ensuring the freshly made pasta is perfectly al dente and there’s no cheese where it doesn't belong. Some iconic Roman pastas, like amatriciana and carbonara, are mainstays on the daily changing menu — and keep an eye out for handmade gnocchi and some of the city's best tiramisu
77 locals recommend
Bocca Osteria Romana
2012 C. LoízaBocca is the latest venture from the Salvatore brothers (Acapulco Taquerías), and with this Italian eatery the brothers have succeeded again in providing straightforward, soul-satisfying cuisine. The beauty is in its simplicity: Italian fare straight from Rome and fit for purists. Chef Alessandro personally inspects every dish before it leaves the open kitchen, ensuring the freshly made pasta is perfectly al dente and there’s no cheese where it doesn't belong. Some iconic Roman pastas, like amatriciana and carbonara, are mainstays on the daily changing menu — and keep an eye out for handmade gnocchi and some of the city's best tiramisu
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearyBest deli place around! Even Obama made a quick stop here!
Tresbé
1765 C. LoízaCool outdoors place to grab a bit!
Azucena
1804 Calle LoízaAmazing food in a good relax atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tántalo
1912 C. LoízaGreat bar/tapas bar with music and a lot of TVs for good night out.
Awarded as one of the Top 50 Bars in the World! Located in Old San Juan.
369 locals recommend
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánAwarded as one of the Top 50 Bars in the World! Located in Old San Juan.
Cool cocktail bar with a hipster attitude.
74 locals recommend
Piso Viejo 1917 | Bar, Cocktails & Tapas
1917 C. LoízaCool cocktail bar with a hipster attitude.
El Barrio
1920 C. LoízaNice sport bar.
A market place during the day, a big square full of bars and music at night.
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosA market place during the day, a big square full of bars and music at night.
La Cochera · Una Barrita Cool ·
1918 C. LoízaCool little bar!
El Tap
1969 C. LoízaNice place to try all kind of beers!
Sightseeing
If you like Wynwood Miami you'll love our own version. Amazing display of "world class" urban art and cuisine all around the block. Google "Santurce Es Ley" Festival for more info.
47 locals recommend
Calle Cerra
Calle CerraIf you like Wynwood Miami you'll love our own version. Amazing display of "world class" urban art and cuisine all around the block. Google "Santurce Es Ley" Festival for more info.
Contact one of the tour providers and enjoy an amazing night kayaking over the bio bay. Travelling time is about 1 hour from San Juan to the east.
175 locals recommend
BioBay Fajardo
Contact one of the tour providers and enjoy an amazing night kayaking over the bio bay. Travelling time is about 1 hour from San Juan to the east.
World's second largest radar (Was largest until 2017)! Appears in many Hollywood movies.
184 locals recommend
Arecibo Observatory
Puerto Rico 625World's second largest radar (Was largest until 2017)! Appears in many Hollywood movies.
Don't miss one of the oldest cities in the whole hemisphere. Look for El Morro Fortress and take the tour.
902 locals recommend
Viejo San Juan
Don't miss one of the oldest cities in the whole hemisphere. Look for El Morro Fortress and take the tour.
US National Park El Yunque Rainforest. Enjoy breathtaking views and waterfalls.
319 locals recommend
El Yunque National Forest - El Portalito Visitor Center
Puerto Rico 191US National Park El Yunque Rainforest. Enjoy breathtaking views and waterfalls.
Entertainment & Activities
Visit the Condado Lagoon and rent a paddle board. You'll love it. No training needed. There's also another place that offers paddle yoga and moonlight paddle. Search for "Paddle Yoga Puerto Rico
47 locals recommend
San Juan Paddleboarding
Visit the Condado Lagoon and rent a paddle board. You'll love it. No training needed. There's also another place that offers paddle yoga and moonlight paddle. Search for "Paddle Yoga Puerto Rico
Visit the Condado Lagoon and rent a paddle board. You'll love it. No training needed. There's also another place that offers paddle yoga and moonlight paddle. Search for "Paddle Yoga Puerto Rico.
12 locals recommend
Laguna Del Condado San Juan Paddleboarding
Expreso Román Baldorioty de CastroVisit the Condado Lagoon and rent a paddle board. You'll love it. No training needed. There's also another place that offers paddle yoga and moonlight paddle. Search for "Paddle Yoga Puerto Rico.
The World's largest zip line! Fly over mountains and three towns.
463 locals recommend
Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155The World's largest zip line! Fly over mountains and three towns.
Shopping
The Mall of San Juan Boulevard
The Mall of San Juan BoulevardPlaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltBiggest Mall in the Caribbean.
Essentials
Walgreens
1130 Ashford AveOne block down after the Ocean Park Gate.
Everything Else
This beautiful guest house is our next door neighbour. Since you are a tourist ask them if you can come in and see it from the inside. It is just beautiful.
9 locals recommend
The Dreamcatcher
2009 Cll EspañaThis beautiful guest house is our next door neighbour. Since you are a tourist ask them if you can come in and see it from the inside. It is just beautiful.