Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
Cheap, clean and good mexican food! Very close to the apartment. Perfect when you want to grab a bite without spending much time at the place.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Vagón
Calle LabraCheap, clean and good mexican food! Very close to the apartment. Perfect when you want to grab a bite without spending much time at the place.
Great thai food just 10 mins walking distance from the apartment.Make sure to order the "Fancy lychee sh*t" cocktail and the sticky rice & mango dessert! Drunken noodles and pad thai are very good.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mai Pen Rai
303 C. CanalsGreat thai food just 10 mins walking distance from the apartment.Make sure to order the "Fancy lychee sh*t" cocktail and the sticky rice & mango dessert! Drunken noodles and pad thai are very good.
Fine dining restaurant. It is expensive but the food is good. Perfect for a special ocassion.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodegas Compostela
106 Condado AveFine dining restaurant. It is expensive but the food is good. Perfect for a special ocassion.
If you're here on a weekend try their brunch, it's really good! Also, on weeknights the menu is very good and if you are lucky and they have the ramen order it!
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gallo Negro
1107 Av. de la ConstituciónIf you're here on a weekend try their brunch, it's really good! Also, on weeknights the menu is very good and if you are lucky and they have the ramen order it!
Creole and dominican food. Perfect to taste the local cuisine!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Camarón
1109 Avenida de la ConstituciónCreole and dominican food. Perfect to taste the local cuisine!
Great for brunch on weekends and for lunch on weekdays!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
E.L. CAFE
907 Avenida de la ConstituciónGreat for brunch on weekends and for lunch on weekdays!
Santaella
219 C. CanalsFine dining. Great cocktails. Expensive.
Menu is prepared daily. Puertorican fusion cuisine. You can expect a line because it's very popular.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jose Enrique Puerto Rican Restaurant
1021 Ashford AveMenu is prepared daily. Puertorican fusion cuisine. You can expect a line because it's very popular.
Asere Cubano - Kitchen & Bar
180 C. dos HermanosCuban food with a twist.
Really good pizzas and italian dishes. It's located at "La Ventana al Mar" in an open space. Perfect for a relaxing meal. Service is excellent.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Di Parma Trattoria
1049 Ave Dr AshfordReally good pizzas and italian dishes. It's located at "La Ventana al Mar" in an open space. Perfect for a relaxing meal. Service is excellent.
Located at "La Placita de Santurce" this place is an icon of the area. Very well known for their seafood!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tasca El Pescador Seafood Restaurant
178 C. dos HermanosLocated at "La Placita de Santurce" this place is an icon of the area. Very well known for their seafood!
Some people say it's good, others don't like it very much but Mike's Pizza is open until midnight every day and on Friday and Saturday until 2:00 a.m. Personally, I like the pizza and the calzones.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PJ's Pizzeria
1045 Ashford AveSome people say it's good, others don't like it very much but Mike's Pizza is open until midnight every day and on Friday and Saturday until 2:00 a.m. Personally, I like the pizza and the calzones.
If you like arabic food you must go to Ali Baba. We love it!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ali Baba Turkish Restaurant
1214 Ashford AveIf you like arabic food you must go to Ali Baba. We love it!
Great pizza! Try the one that comes with chorizo cantimpalo!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bari Handcrafted Pizza
Great pizza! Try the one that comes with chorizo cantimpalo!
This mexican food place is maybe a 20-30 minute walk from the apartment but I assure you it's worth the walk. They open only until 3pm and on weekends they serve brunch. We love it!
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaThis mexican food place is maybe a 20-30 minute walk from the apartment but I assure you it's worth the walk. They open only until 3pm and on weekends they serve brunch. We love it!
Bebo Cafe
1600 C. LoízaCreole cuisine. Locals love it!
The Place
1368 Ashford AveGreat hamburgers!
Ummo Argentinian Grill
1351 Ashford AvenueArgentinian food.
Argentinian food just 10 minutes from the apartment.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buenos Ayres Bar & Grill
35 Condado AveArgentinian food just 10 minutes from the apartment.
Istanbul Restaurant
325 C. del Recinto SurReally good turkish food!
Great for having tacos after a day at Ocean Park beach!
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La B de Burro
2000 Av. McLearyGreat for having tacos after a day at Ocean Park beach!
If you prefer you can have a Pizza at Pirilo's after your day at the beach!
211 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyIf you prefer you can have a Pizza at Pirilo's after your day at the beach!
Local bakery. Great sandwiches and pastries! Random fact: Obama had an sandwich at this bakery with our governor Alejandro García-Padilla.
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearyLocal bakery. Great sandwiches and pastries! Random fact: Obama had an sandwich at this bakery with our governor Alejandro García-Padilla.
Great for having brunch on weekends or for having dinner after a day at the beach. At night locals go there to have some drinks and hang out.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mango's Ocean Park
Calle María MoczoGreat for having brunch on weekends or for having dinner after a day at the beach. At night locals go there to have some drinks and hang out.
Good italian restaurant! Fresh pasta!
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nonna Cucina Rustica
103 C. San JorgeGood italian restaurant! Fresh pasta!
Si No Corro Me Pizza
1917 C. LoízaWe love this pizza!
Molini's
1857 C. LoízaExcellent creole food!
Restaurante Davide
1348 Calle RobertsExcellent creole food!
Creole food with a healthy twist! Vegetarian options available!
278 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Park
2059 Cll ItaliaCreole food with a healthy twist! Vegetarian options available!
If you happen to be in Miramar, try this small restaurant! Very creative!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soda Estudio de Cocina
909 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosIf you happen to be in Miramar, try this small restaurant! Very creative!
Great burgers! Both are good but I like them better than the ones at The Place in Ashford Avenue.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yam Burger
621 Av. de la ConstituciónGreat burgers! Both are good but I like them better than the ones at The Place in Ashford Avenue.
Lima
Good peruvian food!
Casita Miramar
605 Av. MiramarExcellent creole food!
Arts & Culture
Building is beautiful and they have a nice collection of art. Very close to the apartment.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico
Building is beautiful and they have a nice collection of art. Very close to the apartment.
Movie theater just 5 minutes walking distance from the apartment.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caribbean Cinemas - Metro Cinemas
1255 Av. Juan Ponce de LeónMovie theater just 5 minutes walking distance from the apartment.
Great collection of art and beautiful gardens!
473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoGreat collection of art and beautiful gardens!
If you want to see local theater, our symphonic orchestra and other plays and concerts make sure to check their webpage to see their offer: http://www.cba.gobierno.pr/.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Bellas Artes
If you want to see local theater, our symphonic orchestra and other plays and concerts make sure to check their webpage to see their offer: http://www.cba.gobierno.pr/.
A movie theater for those who love international cinema!
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caribbean Cinemas Fine Arts Miramar
Avenida de la ConstituciónA movie theater for those who love international cinema!
Everything Else
Many bars and places to eat and just 5 minutes walking distance from the apartment. During the day you can buy fresh fruits and groceries. At night, specially on weekends, locals go there to hang out.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Plaza del Mercado Santurce
205 Calle Jose M. RaffucciMany bars and places to eat and just 5 minutes walking distance from the apartment. During the day you can buy fresh fruits and groceries. At night, specially on weekends, locals go there to hang out.
Condado Beach
Great beach, great view!
We call Ocean Park beach the one that starts right at Parque del Indio and finishes at Parque Barbosa. It's approx a 2 mile strip of beach with unique experiences and crowds depending where you land!
278 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Park
2059 Cll ItaliaWe call Ocean Park beach the one that starts right at Parque del Indio and finishes at Parque Barbosa. It's approx a 2 mile strip of beach with unique experiences and crowds depending where you land!
Locals go to this beach with their kids and families! On weekends it's usually packed.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escambrón Beach Club
Calle San AgustínLocals go to this beach with their kids and families! On weekends it's usually packed.
Shopping
Open until midnight every day. It has a Panda Express inside and a frappe place called "La Frutera" that is really good.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Supercenter de Santurce
701 Av. Roberto H. ToddOpen until midnight every day. It has a Panda Express inside and a frappe place called "La Frutera" that is really good.
Biggest mall of Puerto Rico. You'll need a taxi to get there. 10 minutes drive from the apartment.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victoria's Secret & PINK
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltBiggest mall of Puerto Rico. You'll need a taxi to get there. 10 minutes drive from the apartment.
Another 24 hours Walgreens. This one near Ocean Park beach in case you forgot something!
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walgreens Pharmacy
1963 C. LoízaAnother 24 hours Walgreens. This one near Ocean Park beach in case you forgot something!
Sightseeing
Central Artes Visuales
1415 Av. Juan Ponce de LeónIf you like architecture make sure to see the Central High School building.
Make sure to go to la "Laguna del Condado" . You can rent a kayak or a paddleboard and explore it. If you like to exercise it's a beautiful place for jogging or just walking around it.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laguna del Condado
Make sure to go to la "Laguna del Condado" . You can rent a kayak or a paddleboard and explore it. If you like to exercise it's a beautiful place for jogging or just walking around it.
Beautiful views can be seen from el "Puente Dos Hermanos". It's restoration took long but it was worth it!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente Dos Hermanos
Ashford AvenueBeautiful views can be seen from el "Puente Dos Hermanos". It's restoration took long but it was worth it!
Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico
8 Av. de la ConstituciónIf you like architecture you will appreciate this building.
Puerto Rico's Capitol is a beautiful structure and has a breathtaking view of the Atlantic ocean. Make sure to go sightseeing to that area!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Capitolio
Puerto Rico's Capitol is a beautiful structure and has a breathtaking view of the Atlantic ocean. Make sure to go sightseeing to that area!
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleYou must see "El Morro".
If you haven't been before Old San Juan is a must see. You can get a taxi to get you there or you can walk from the apartment. It's approximately a 1 hour walk but the view is awesome!
460 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old San Juan
100 C. de la FortalezaIf you haven't been before Old San Juan is a must see. You can get a taxi to get you there or you can walk from the apartment. It's approximately a 1 hour walk but the view is awesome!
You can take a yoga class in this park, read a book or just start to walk Ocean Park beach from here!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Indio
You can take a yoga class in this park, read a book or just start to walk Ocean Park beach from here!
Beautiful spot at Old San Juan!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla de Cristo)
Beautiful spot at Old San Juan!
Drinks & Nightlife
El Batey
101 C. del CristoYou must have a beer in this bar!
Essentials
Perfect for vegetarians! They also serve vegetarian food!
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freshmart Condado
1310 Ashford AvePerfect for vegetarians! They also serve vegetarian food!
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de Diego24 hours supermaket.