{"id":98902264,"date":"2019-09-03T14:02:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T18:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98902264"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T21:24:38","slug":"san-juan-restaurants-for-when-you-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/san-juan-restaurants-for-when-you-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"San Juan for Foodies: 5 Restaurants to Check Out When You Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Juan\u00a0is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and eclectic arts scene. It\u2019s also a foodie\u2019s paradise!\u00a0From traditional Puerto Rican dishes to cutting-edge international cuisine, this capital city boasts one of the finest dining scenes in the Caribbean. Here are five San Juan restaurants spanning various styles and price points that are sure to please your palette the next time you\u2019re in San Juan, Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n

\"Mofongo\"

Mofongo<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Caf\u00e9 El Punto<\/h2>\n

If you want to try traditional Puerto Rican food in a casual setting, grab cheap flights to Puerto Rico<\/a> (if you haven’t already), then head straight to El Punto,<\/a>\u00a0located in Old San Juan. This not-so-hidden gem serves up multiple types of mofongo (fried, mashed plantains with meat, seafood, or veggies), as well as house specials like crab and shrimp stuffed avocados. Be sure to wash it all down with a Puerto Rican beer (Medalla Light or Silver Key) or a delicious passion fruit mojito.<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Enrique<\/h2>\n

176 Calle Duffaut<\/em><\/p>\n

One of Puerto Rico\u2019s most celebrated chefs, Jos\u00e9 Enrique<\/a>, dazzles diners in his flagship restaurant in iconic La Placita. The thoughtful menu includes a variety of meat and seafood dishes, many of which are innovative reinterpretations of traditional Puerto Rican fare. Enrique\u2019s concept is rooted in the farm-to-table movement \u2013 approximately 75% of meat, seafood, and produce come from local sources.<\/p>\n

\"Lobster

Lobster salad<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

1919 Restaurant<\/h2>\n

Located in one of San Juan\u2019s most iconic hotels, the Condado Vanderbilt<\/a>, 1919 is impressive both because of chef Juan Jose Cueva\u2019s inspiring menu and because of the stunning views of the Atlantic. Add in the impeccable service, and it\u2019s safe to say 1919 is the epitome of fine dining. If you love a good seafood meal, try starters like lobster salad (made with heirloom tomatoes, shellfish, and Thai basil) and entr\u00e9es like showcase local ingredients bursting with flavor. We also recommend you try an expertly curated wine flight to enhance the experience.<\/p>\n

Marmalade<\/h2>\n

317 Calle Fortaleza<\/em><\/p>\n

Another chef-driven restaurant to check out is Marmalade<\/a>, led by Peter Schintler, an Iowa native. The revolving menu features unique, mouth-watering dishes like Jam\u00f3n Ib\u00e9rico (heirloom cantaloupe served with smoked bleu cheese and pecan vinaigrette) and pork cheeks (served on a bed of barbecued black bean pur\u00e9e, garlic-roasted greens, peanut and lime emulsion, and pineapple-poblano marmalade). Vegetarian options include heirloom golden beets (served with raw hearts of palm, avocado, radish, goat cheese, grapefruit, and almond vinaigrette) or a unique take on \u201cspaghetti & meatballs\u201d (organic spaghetti squash stewed in an heirloom tomato-pumpkin marinara sauce, toasted sunflower seeds & spiced lentil vegan \u201cmeatballs\u201d). Locally sourced ingredients exemplify Marmalade\u2019s commitment to sustainability and community building. Their carefully curated wine list provides the perfect pairing options to round out your meal.<\/p>\n

\"Traditional

Traditional paletas<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Senor Paleta<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s time for dessert! Honestly, there is no wrong time of day to indulge in a paleta (homemade popsicle), and Senor Paleta<\/a> is the place to go. With flavors including toasted coconut, Nutella, passion fruit, and strawberry cheesecake, you might have to visit more than once. Take your paleta for a stroll and enjoy the sights and sounds of Old San Juan.<\/p>\n

Are you a foodie who has traveled to this city? What other San Juan restaurants or dishes would you add to this list?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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