Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
Kasalta is a must! It has great coffee, pastries, soup and sandwiches. You can also order full dinners. It is about a 5-minute walk from our place.
341 locals recommend
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearyKasalta is a must! It has great coffee, pastries, soup and sandwiches. You can also order full dinners. It is about a 5-minute walk from our place.
Bebo Cafe
1600 C. LoízaBebo's is a great place to go for inexpensive local food.
Pirilo has good pizza and service. You can eat in the open-air section or inside.
211 locals recommend
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyPirilo has good pizza and service. You can eat in the open-air section or inside.
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaGreat place to eat seafood and have drinks. Very social!!
Double Cake
1104 C. LoízaGreat cappuccino and freshly baked pastries.
People rave about this place. If you want authentic Mexican food, try it!
178 locals recommend
Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaPeople rave about this place. If you want authentic Mexican food, try it!
Casual spot for juice, smoothies, coffee, sandwiches, curry bowls or vegan "pot" and more. Check out the wares on the two floors, you might find a cool beach hat!
65 locals recommend
Kamoli Kafe Butik
1706 Calle LoízaCasual spot for juice, smoothies, coffee, sandwiches, curry bowls or vegan "pot" and more. Check out the wares on the two floors, you might find a cool beach hat!
This is a cool, outdoor place that serves tacos, empanadas, sliders, ceviche and other tasty treats! It is a 5-minute walk from the casita.
134 locals recommend
Tresbé
1765 C. LoízaThis is a cool, outdoor place that serves tacos, empanadas, sliders, ceviche and other tasty treats! It is a 5-minute walk from the casita.
Shibō
2012 C. LoízaLatin Asian Soul food with exotic drinks! Open Wednesday to Sunday.
I had the mussels and wahoo and WOW!!! it was all quite delicious. There is a piano bar and some nights after the restaurant closes you can still order drinks, listen to music and hang out.
116 locals recommend
Sabrina
1801 C. Loíza I had the mussels and wahoo and WOW!!! it was all quite delicious. There is a piano bar and some nights after the restaurant closes you can still order drinks, listen to music and hang out.
Small local restaurant with Puerto Rican food. Whole snapper and beans at decent prices.
76 locals recommend
Molini's
1857 C. LoízaSmall local restaurant with Puerto Rican food. Whole snapper and beans at decent prices.
Pinky's Calle Loíza
1902 C. LoízaOpen for sandwiches early in day.
This restaurant serves Puerto Rican food in a rustic setting and is not in the tourist district. It is located in the Santurce neighborhood and has a very simple yet tasty menu. If you like getting off the beaten track, try this place! You would definitely want to drive/taxi/uber to this location.
145 locals recommend
La Casita Blanca
351 C. TapiaThis restaurant serves Puerto Rican food in a rustic setting and is not in the tourist district. It is located in the Santurce neighborhood and has a very simple yet tasty menu. If you like getting off the beaten track, try this place! You would definitely want to drive/taxi/uber to this location.
For some of the finest food in Puerto Rico, try this restaurant. Jose Enrique was born in Santurce, PR. His restaurant which is located in Condado is open five days per week for lunch, dinner, takeout and delivery. He has a personalized menu that is prepared daily with natural and organic products. He has been listed in CondeNast Travelor magazine and has won various awards including one of the ten "Best New Chefs" across the U.S. as awarded by Food & Wines Best New Chefs. The food is exquisite.
104 locals recommend
Jose Enrique Puerto Rican Restaurant
1021 Ashford AveFor some of the finest food in Puerto Rico, try this restaurant. Jose Enrique was born in Santurce, PR. His restaurant which is located in Condado is open five days per week for lunch, dinner, takeout and delivery. He has a personalized menu that is prepared daily with natural and organic products. He has been listed in CondeNast Travelor magazine and has won various awards including one of the ten "Best New Chefs" across the U.S. as awarded by Food & Wines Best New Chefs. The food is exquisite.
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This farmers' market, store and vegan eatery serves items such as green papaya and kale salad, jasmine rice with pumpkin curry and pumpkin napoleon. To get to this restaurant from the casita you would need to drive/Uber/Taxi.
22 locals recommend
El Departamento de la Comida
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This farmers' market, store and vegan eatery serves items such as green papaya and kale salad, jasmine rice with pumpkin curry and pumpkin napoleon. To get to this restaurant from the casita you would need to drive/Uber/Taxi.
If you enjoy authentic, Italian food then try Bocca! My family and I eat here at least once per week. Everything is delicious and the pasta is homemade. They do not take reservations and tend to get very busy after about 7 pm. Bocca is about a ten-minute walk from the casita on Calle Loiza. I highly recommend this place.
77 locals recommend
Bocca Osteria Romana
2012 C. LoízaIf you enjoy authentic, Italian food then try Bocca! My family and I eat here at least once per week. Everything is delicious and the pasta is homemade. They do not take reservations and tend to get very busy after about 7 pm. Bocca is about a ten-minute walk from the casita on Calle Loiza. I highly recommend this place.
This is a great place to eat dinner or have a few drinks. You will meet locals and tourists here enjoying the music while hanging out in the open-air! During the day there is a great fruit/vegetable market with local produce. It is about a 15 to 20 minute walk from the casita.
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosThis is a great place to eat dinner or have a few drinks. You will meet locals and tourists here enjoying the music while hanging out in the open-air! During the day there is a great fruit/vegetable market with local produce. It is about a 15 to 20 minute walk from the casita.
A nice place to relax and have a smoothie. It is about a 5-minute walk from the casita.
11 locals recommend
LELAS - Restaurant Healthy Meals | Brunch | Natural Juices | Acai & Smoothie bar
1950 McLeary AvenueA nice place to relax and have a smoothie. It is about a 5-minute walk from the casita.
Get a taste of Puerto Rican food in a great space! Located next to Walgreens-about a 5-minute walk from the casita.
11 locals recommend
Raíces Urbano, Calle Loíza
1961 Calle LoízaGet a taste of Puerto Rican food in a great space! Located next to Walgreens-about a 5-minute walk from the casita.
Shopping
You can get just about anything here and they are open 24 hours/7 days per week.
92 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
1963 C. LoízaYou can get just about anything here and they are open 24 hours/7 days per week.
Victoria's Secret & PINK
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltPlayero Surf Shop
1604 C. LoízaGet all your surf gear here!
Cute boutique/vintage store with mostly women's clothing and accessories. It is about a 5-minute walk from the casita.
36 locals recommend
Lentejuela
1000 C. LoízaCute boutique/vintage store with mostly women's clothing and accessories. It is about a 5-minute walk from the casita.
This is a great store about 2 minutes from the casita. You can get surf stuff, swim suits, flip flops and other beach gear.
52 locals recommend
Tres Palmas Surf Shop
1911 Av. McLearyThis is a great store about 2 minutes from the casita. You can get surf stuff, swim suits, flip flops and other beach gear.
You can find just about anything you need at Walmart. Food, toiletries, beach essentials, souvenirs, etc. It is about a 10-minute drive from the casita.
104 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter de Santurce
701 Av. Roberto H. ToddYou can find just about anything you need at Walmart. Food, toiletries, beach essentials, souvenirs, etc. It is about a 10-minute drive from the casita.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun hang-out about a 10-minute walk from the casita (also a few other bars on either side).
63 locals recommend
El Bar Bero
1507 C. LoízaFun hang-out about a 10-minute walk from the casita (also a few other bars on either side).
This place is a hang out inside the building and outside! Casual place to get all sorts of food and drinks and meet people.
34 locals recommend
To Go Store Condado (To Go Stores Bulding)
1615 C. King's CourtThis place is a hang out inside the building and outside! Casual place to get all sorts of food and drinks and meet people.
On Loiza street close to the casita and on a hip street with many other restaurants and nightlife close by.
74 locals recommend
Piso Viejo 1917 | Bar, Cocktails & Tapas
1917 C. LoízaOn Loiza street close to the casita and on a hip street with many other restaurants and nightlife close by.
Rumors Bistro & Bar
1920 C. LoízaGood to have a drink and hang out!
Everything Else
If you need any toiletries, medicine, basic food items or want to see some local products, this is a good place to check out.
38 locals recommend
Farmacia Americana
If you need any toiletries, medicine, basic food items or want to see some local products, this is a good place to check out.
This is a regular USPS with stamps, boxes and everything for your shipping/mailing needs.
13 locals recommend
Post Office Station
1959 Calle LoízaThis is a regular USPS with stamps, boxes and everything for your shipping/mailing needs.
A full scale hotel with restaurants, bars, pools, reception areas for large events and a casino. It is very easy to get a cab from this location.
82 locals recommend
San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
1309 Ashford AveA full scale hotel with restaurants, bars, pools, reception areas for large events and a casino. It is very easy to get a cab from this location.
A great place to have lunch or dinner. You can hang out by the pool or bar and there are always taxis out front.
125 locals recommend
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
1077 Ashford AveA great place to have lunch or dinner. You can hang out by the pool or bar and there are always taxis out front.
ATM - Banco Popular
A conveniently located ATM in case you need some cash.
Entertainment & Activities
Yoga, Pilates and more in a clean and friendly environment.
42 locals recommend
Ashtanga Yoga Puerto Rico
1950 Av. McLearyYoga, Pilates and more in a clean and friendly environment.
Parks & Nature
El Yunque Rain Forest
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Great place to see butterflies, birds, the beauty of the mountains of Puerto Rico. You can also book a tour to zip-line through the canopy of trees. This park is located about 20-30 minutes from San Juan.
18 locals recommend
Parque Forestal La Marquesa
Puerto Rico 834TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
Great place to see butterflies, birds, the beauty of the mountains of Puerto Rico. You can also book a tour to zip-line through the canopy of trees. This park is located about 20-30 minutes from San Juan.
Sightseeing
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleSan Cristóbal
It is easy to get to OSJ by bus or car from our casita. Expect to spend at least one full day walking the streets, shopping, eating and drinking and seeing the sights! There is so much to see that you might decide to spend the evening there also going to one of the many bars and restaurants.
902 locals recommend
Viejo San Juan
It is easy to get to OSJ by bus or car from our casita. Expect to spend at least one full day walking the streets, shopping, eating and drinking and seeing the sights! There is so much to see that you might decide to spend the evening there also going to one of the many bars and restaurants.