Natalia’s guidebook

Natalia
Natalia’s guidebook

Food scene

Great place to have a big brunch, beware it gets very busy on the weekends. Coffee bar, variety of mimosas and refreshing drinks, meals are so big that you may even share if you want.
216 locals recommend
Bistro Café
29 C. Júpiter
216 locals recommend
Great place to have a big brunch, beware it gets very busy on the weekends. Coffee bar, variety of mimosas and refreshing drinks, meals are so big that you may even share if you want.
Quaint small restaurant to grab a quick bite, have drinks and do some people watching while enjoying a good talk with locals.
34 locals recommend
Pa Pical
3064 Av. Isla Verde
34 locals recommend
Quaint small restaurant to grab a quick bite, have drinks and do some people watching while enjoying a good talk with locals.
26 locals recommend
Ferrari Gourmet
3046 Av. Isla Verde
26 locals recommend
Local's favorite bakery
102 locals recommend
Panaderia España
1105 Calle Román Baldorioty de Castro
102 locals recommend
Local's favorite bakery
For date night consider this seafood restaurant!
29 locals recommend
Marisquería Atlántica de Isla Verde
2475 2475 Loiza Street
29 locals recommend
For date night consider this seafood restaurant!
Good prices, great service and yummy creole food. They also serve breakfast. Freddy is a great guy!
7 locals recommend
Los Pinos Bar & Restaurant
5830 Av. Isla Verde
7 locals recommend
Good prices, great service and yummy creole food. They also serve breakfast. Freddy is a great guy!
High end brunch style at one of the nicest hotels in Isla verde strip. Fairmont El Hotel San Juan. You might even consider it for date night. Please do make reservations At the lobby area of the hotel there's live music on the weekends.
6 locals recommend
CAÑA by Juliana Gonzalez
6063 Avenida Isla Verde
6 locals recommend
High end brunch style at one of the nicest hotels in Isla verde strip. Fairmont El Hotel San Juan. You might even consider it for date night. Please do make reservations At the lobby area of the hotel there's live music on the weekends.
Amazing sushi, springs rolls to die for! Small and cozy place, food is great. It does get busy!
33 locals recommend
Nagoya
5900 Av. Isla Verde
33 locals recommend
Amazing sushi, springs rolls to die for! Small and cozy place, food is great. It does get busy!
Good Mexican food. Frozen margaritas, and big plates. They serve breakfast on the weekends, and their Menu has lots of options to choose from for everyone to enjoy.
20 locals recommend
Hijole Isla Verde
Avenida Isla Verde
20 locals recommend
Good Mexican food. Frozen margaritas, and big plates. They serve breakfast on the weekends, and their Menu has lots of options to choose from for everyone to enjoy.
Acclaimed favorite! It gets very busy, ample menu to choose from and ocean views to enjoy.
57 locals recommend
Alambique Beach Lounge
5806 C. José M. Tartak
57 locals recommend
Acclaimed favorite! It gets very busy, ample menu to choose from and ocean views to enjoy.
Local brewery house! My favorites IPA, Mambo, and BOB cheers to more days in health and time for longer vacations.
51 locals recommend
Ocean Lab Brewing Co.
51 locals recommend
Local brewery house! My favorites IPA, Mambo, and BOB cheers to more days in health and time for longer vacations.
Nice choice for Puerto Rican and Cuban inspired meals. Lunch specials are great meals. Very tasty place.
128 locals recommend
Metropol
6600 Av. Isla Verde
128 locals recommend
Nice choice for Puerto Rican and Cuban inspired meals. Lunch specials are great meals. Very tasty place.
53 locals recommend
Denny's
Avenida Isla Verde
53 locals recommend
Now inside of Royal Sonesta Hotel in Isla Verde strip.
35 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
5961 Av. Isla Verde
35 locals recommend
Now inside of Royal Sonesta Hotel in Isla Verde strip.
18 locals recommend
Chili's Restaurant
Isla Verde Avenue Roundabout
18 locals recommend
Hip place to get those mixologist inspired fun drinks, and nice tapas menu.
21 locals recommend
Patio de las Flores
5916 Avenida Isla Verde
21 locals recommend
Hip place to get those mixologist inspired fun drinks, and nice tapas menu.
More at high end prices, good for brunch or a nice romantic dinner.
65 locals recommend
Entrevinos
187 Av. Isla Verde
65 locals recommend
More at high end prices, good for brunch or a nice romantic dinner.
9 locals recommend
CHIDO'S Mexican Wine Bar & Grill
17 PR-37
9 locals recommend
This is a simple restaurant, open seating area at the back of the restaurant with ocean front views. Prices are accesible, and seafood salad with tostones is my favorite. Located at Piñones area were you can enjoy locals vibe and have some tasty fritters such as alcapurrias.
Los Barriles Restaurant
Puerto Rico 187
This is a simple restaurant, open seating area at the back of the restaurant with ocean front views. Prices are accesible, and seafood salad with tostones is my favorite. Located at Piñones area were you can enjoy locals vibe and have some tasty fritters such as alcapurrias.
you need to get your street food fix (fritters) such as alcapurrias, bacalaitos, pinchos (kebab style meat skewers)
Hipic Cache
Puerto Rico 187
you need to get your street food fix (fritters) such as alcapurrias, bacalaitos, pinchos (kebab style meat skewers)
You may look it up in google maps or Waze, the route can be tricky. Is around Pinones area. Place was remodeled has great views, and good vibes to enjoy music and drinks
12 locals recommend
La Casita Amarilla
12 locals recommend
You may look it up in google maps or Waze, the route can be tricky. Is around Pinones area. Place was remodeled has great views, and good vibes to enjoy music and drinks
Papa Johns Pizza Isla Verde
Puerto Rico 37
Good variety in menu. Creole food, and great ambience. Outdoor seating area.
18 locals recommend
Hotties Restaurant & Bar
1054 Av. Isla Verde
18 locals recommend
Good variety in menu. Creole food, and great ambience. Outdoor seating area.
The Frappe Factory & Latidos Café
1155 C. Marginal Villamar
Fish tacos are great, but you'll have lots of option with their menu. Tasty food, and affordable prices.
269 locals recommend
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. Loíza
269 locals recommend
Fish tacos are great, but you'll have lots of option with their menu. Tasty food, and affordable prices.
If you enjoy brunch other place to consider. You may RSVP.
67 locals recommend
Tostado*
1715 Avenida de la Constitución
67 locals recommend
If you enjoy brunch other place to consider. You may RSVP.
Vegan options! Who doesn't enjoy ice cream in all year round summer like weather?
10 locals recommend
La Heladería Funkyberry Ice Cream
1509 C. Loíza
10 locals recommend
Vegan options! Who doesn't enjoy ice cream in all year round summer like weather?
Peccas helado artesanal
Calle Cerra
24 locals recommend
Anita La Mamma del Gelato
65 C. de la Fortaleza
24 locals recommend
Bori Vegan Guaynabo
43 Avenida Esmeralda
9 locals recommend
Fela's
359 C. De Diego
9 locals recommend
Obrigado Organic Cafe & Açai Bar
1790 Avenida Lomas Verdes
64 locals recommend
Berlingeri
#1966 Av. McLeary
64 locals recommend
31 locals recommend
Vianda
1413 PR-25
31 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
Stuffed Avocado Shop
209 C. de San Francisco
23 locals recommend
Freshii
26 locals recommend
Tomate Cocina Mexicana & Margarita Bar
3062 Av. Isla Verde
26 locals recommend
Great place to have drinks, hear music and even enjoy a few games.
Taberna Medalla
1128 Avenida Ashford
Great place to have drinks, hear music and even enjoy a few games.
11 locals recommend
787 Coffee
1669 PR-25
11 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Playa Papaya
6000 Av. Isla Verde
44 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
Dulcesalado
1853 Av. McLeary
28 locals recommend
SOBAO by Los Cidrines - Isla Verde
6369 Isla Verde Avenue Roundabout

Sightseeing

enjoy to be immersed into a tropical forest do some hiking, dip into the waterfalls or get a guided tour.
1253 locals recommend
El Yunque Rain Forest
1253 locals recommend
enjoy to be immersed into a tropical forest do some hiking, dip into the waterfalls or get a guided tour.
Get lost in the colorful historic streets, many souvenir shops, great restaurants, coffee shops, and bars to choose from. Fly a kite in el Morro front, take a stroll in El Paseo de la Princesa or visit popular streets such as Calle San Sebastian, Calle Fortaleza or a popular bar with ocean views at Calle La Tanca called La Vergüenza bar.
902 locals recommend
Viejo San Juan
902 locals recommend
Get lost in the colorful historic streets, many souvenir shops, great restaurants, coffee shops, and bars to choose from. Fly a kite in el Morro front, take a stroll in El Paseo de la Princesa or visit popular streets such as Calle San Sebastian, Calle Fortaleza or a popular bar with ocean views at Calle La Tanca called La Vergüenza bar.
If your looking for some nightlife and some bar hopping go experience La Placita de Santurce many bars, and restaurants to choose from.
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos Hermanos
605 locals recommend
If your looking for some nightlife and some bar hopping go experience La Placita de Santurce many bars, and restaurants to choose from.
Vibrant community with multiple bars, and restaurants.
18 locals recommend
Calle Loíza
Calle Loíza
18 locals recommend
Vibrant community with multiple bars, and restaurants.
Walkable community, with souvenirs shops, restaurants, bars and hotels such as La Concha, Condado Vanderbilt among others.
137 locals recommend
Condado Beach
137 locals recommend
Walkable community, with souvenirs shops, restaurants, bars and hotels such as La Concha, Condado Vanderbilt among others.
Main venue for big events! right next to this you'll find Distrito T-Mobile if your looking for nightlife, drinks or a meal.
67 locals recommend
Puerto Rico Convention Center
100 Blvr. Saint John
67 locals recommend
Main venue for big events! right next to this you'll find Distrito T-Mobile if your looking for nightlife, drinks or a meal.
Please do book in advance, these places might get booked. Ferry system at Ceiba municipality can be tricky and may give priority to residents. You might be able to get ticket for the ferry online. However, if your stay is shorter please consider booking a flight.
33 locals recommend
Vieques & Culebra Ferry Terminal at Roosevelt Roads Waterfront
Marina Drive
33 locals recommend
Please do book in advance, these places might get booked. Ferry system at Ceiba municipality can be tricky and may give priority to residents. You might be able to get ticket for the ferry online. However, if your stay is shorter please consider booking a flight.
This is only for longer stays and if you are up to a road trip. You'll enjoy hacking and many ziplines
463 locals recommend
Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155
463 locals recommend
This is only for longer stays and if you are up to a road trip. You'll enjoy hacking and many ziplines

Useful places

Grocery store, walking distance from the condo.
81 locals recommend
Supermax Isla Verde
3102 PR-26
81 locals recommend
Grocery store, walking distance from the condo.
29 locals recommend
CVS
8030 C. José M. Tartak
29 locals recommend
277 locals recommend
Walgreens
1130 Ashford Ave
277 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Sixt Rent a Car
Calle Begonia
6 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
VIAS Car Rental
4 C. Rosa
9 locals recommend
Super Farmacia Isla Verde
1035 C. Marginal Villamar

Nighttime clubs

186 locals recommend
Club Brava
6063 Av. Isla Verde
186 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Fifty Eight
1077 Ashford Ave
26 locals recommend
74 locals recommend
Piso Viejo 1917 | Bar, Cocktails & Tapas
1917 C. Loíza
74 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Coca-Cola Music Hall of Puerto Rico
250 Convention Boulevard
10 locals recommend
Trendy speakeasy bar
1073 Av. Juan Ponce de León
1073 Avenue Juan Ponce de León
Trendy speakeasy bar

Casino & entertainment

Lobby has live music
83 locals recommend
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
6063 Av. Isla Verde
83 locals recommend
Lobby has live music
24 locals recommend
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
7012 C. Avenue Boca de Cangrejos
24 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
8000 Tartak Street
16 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Coca-Cola Music Hall of Puerto Rico
250 Convention Boulevard
10 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Steinway Piano Bar at the Cannon Club
215 C. San Sebastián
26 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Bar La Unidad
562 C. Cuevillas
13 locals recommend

City advice

Getting around

Public transportation may be unreliable, long waiting times!

Prefer instead UBER or renting a car if you need to.
Book before you go

If you are wanting to explore Vieques or Culebra islands

Please do book in advance, these places might get booked. Ferry system at Ceiba municipality can be tricky and may give priority to residents. You might be able to get ticket for the ferry online. However, if your stay is shorter please consider booking a flight.
What to pack

Quick packing list

*Sunscreen *Bug repellent *small umbrella *COVID vaccine card
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