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Lote 23, San Juan PR

Lote 23 Pernileria Los Proceres Bacon and Cheddar Empanada Bayqan Sandwich – Pork, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise, Brioche Bun Café Regina Regina’s Cold Brew Sourdough Toast, Almond Butter, Banana, Honey, Puffed Amaranth, Lemon Zest Batata Canol – Raisins, Pepitas Currently comprised … Continue reading →

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Pinky’s (Condado,) San Juan PR

Pinky’s Coffee High pH Smoothie – Spinach, Mango, Cucumber, Honey Mango Pancakes – Buttermilk Pancakes, Fresh Mango, Powdered Sugar Pinky’s Breakfast Sandwich – Baguette, Fried Eggs, Sharp Cheddar, Ham, Garlic Pesto Mayo Recently re-opened under original ownership on Ashford Avenue, … Continue reading →

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1919 Restaurant, San Juan PR

1919 Restaurant Cucumber Coconut Gazpacho House Focaccia Rolls, Butter Croquestas de Bacalao, Aioli Lobster Salad, Pasta, Uni Emulsion, Organic Tomato-Clam Vinaigrette Chayote Salad, Local Citrus, Grains, Avocado, Crispy Kale, Thai Flavors, Goat Cheese, Pickled Aji Dulce, Cilantro Wild Shrimps, Organic … Continue reading →

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Ropa Vieja Grill, San Juan PR

Ropa Vieja Grill Mofonguitos de Ropa Veja Garlic Shrimp Masitas de Cerdo, Maduros, Tostones Tres Leches Cake Carrot Cake Attached to Condado Palm Inn, at the intersection with Ashford Avenue and the epicenter of Spring Break revelry, Ropa Vieja Grill … Continue reading →

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Musa, San Juan PR

Musa Cocktail Mamposteao Fritters, Avocado Aioli, Bechamel Sauce Churrasco Dumplings, Dried Peppers, Soy, Sesame Seeds, Sweet Plantains Pastrami Monte Cristo, Swiss Cheese, Mustard, Maple Syrup, French Fries, Ketchup Tres Leches French Toast, Bruleed Cream, Bananas, Strawberries, Blueberries, Maple Syrup Open … Continue reading →

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Barista Squared (Condado,) San Juan PR

Barista Squared Espresso Carrot Cake Quesito Nutella Quesito Guava Cheese Cake Located just steps from the Ashford strip in Condado, its only real “competition” at 7:00am Starbucks, Barista Squared gives guests an opportunity to support local business and drink good … Continue reading →

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José Enrique Restaurant, San Juan PR

José Enrique Restaurant Morcilla Bacalaito Swordfish Schnitzel Pollo Chupa Plato Mofongo with Sauce Creole Formerly part of in Santurce, and now occupying an unmarked white building on Ashford Avenue, José Enrique Restaurant self-defines as a Latin-Caribbean Brasserie, its Chef finding … Continue reading →

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La Alcapurria Quemá, San Juan PR

La Alcapurria Quemá Goat Stew, White Rice, Beans, Avocado Morcilla Pastelillo + Rabbit Pastelillo Beef Alcapurria + Chicken Alcapurria + Crab Alcapurria + Cod Alcapurria Tostones Mofongo, Chicken Broth Coconut Arepas Hidden inside La Placita de Santurce, minimal signage tucked … Continue reading →

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Kudough’s Donuts & Coffee Bar, San Juan PR

Kudough’s Donuts & Coffee Bar Glazed Donut Oreo Donut Nutella Donut S’mores Donut Strawberry Guava Donut Established in 2017, and still San Juan’s only artisan Donut Shop, Kudough’s is currently operating under limited hours, though offerings seem largely unchanged throughout … Continue reading →

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Hacienda San Pedro, San Juan PR

Hacienda San Pedro Vanilla Iced Latte Guava Cake Quesito Corn Muffin Carrot Cake Pecan Pie Brownie Apparently quite popular before COVID-19, though an entirely empty outdoor seating area and no other customers at 8:00am would suggest much has changed, Hacienda … Continue reading →

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Restaurant El Jibarito, San Juan PR

Restaurant El Jibarito Surullitos Bacalaítos Sandwich Jibarito Pastel de Cerdo, Tostones Although Puerto Rican Cuisine has a long and storied history the Jibarito Sandwich is a relatively new idea, its first sighting somewhere around 1996 at Restaurant Borinquen in Chicago’s … Continue reading →

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El Rancho Original, Cayey PR

El Rancho Original Lechon + Morcilla + Pastel Arroz con Grandules Alcapurria + Surullito Flan Located adjacent to Lechonera Los Pinos, and seemingly more popular with locals than the spot Bourdain made a destination, El Rancho Original is a worthy … Continue reading →

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Lechonera Los Pinos, Cayey PR

Lechonera Los Pinos Lechon Morcilla + Longaniza de Cerdo Arroz con Grandules Name + Plantanos Maduros Tres Leches While some may find it strange that a person who travels to dine does not watch “Food Television” the fact remains, but … Continue reading →

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Panaderia España Repostería, San Juan PR

Panaderia España Repostería Tres Leches Besito Coco Pastelito de Baccala Mallorca Quesito Guava Quesito Pastelito de Guayaba Mil Hojas Not so internationally famous as Kasalta, who still proudly promotes a visit from President Obama almost a decade prior, Panaderia España … Continue reading →

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Mario Pagan Restaurant, San Juan PR

Mario Pagan Seed Bread, Herb Butter, Baccala Chips Yuca Fries, Truffle Aioli Gouda Croquetas, Sweet Papaya / Escargots, Yuca Bacon Mofonguitos, Garlic Veloute Pastel de Yuca, Corned Beef, Arugula, Hollandaise Sauce Spiny Lobster Thermidior, Shallot Escabeche, Yuca Mofongo, Tarragon Parmesan … Continue reading →

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Chocobar Cortés, San Juan PR

Chocobar Cortés Coldbrew Coffee Chocolada – Barcelo Anejo Rum, Coconut Cream, Whipped Cream, Toasted Coconut Chocolate Grilled Cheese – Sharp Cheddar, Chocolate Butter, Brioche Chocolate Croissant Chocolate Baklava Chocolate Quesito Churros Bolstered by Social Media and positive press, plus a … Continue reading →

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Café Manolín, San Juan PR

Café Manolín Churrasco – Chimichurri, French Fries Mofongo Relleno de Camarones – White Rice, Sweet Plantains, Beans Tres Leches Serving traditional comida Criolla for more than seventy years, Café Manolín is nothing less than an Old San Juan institution, the … Continue reading →

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Cafetería Mallorca, San Juan PR

Cafetería Mallorca Coffee Mallorca Sandwich – Ham, Swiss Cheese Mallorca Sandwich – Bacon, Cheddar Cheese Iconic prior to COVID-19, an Old San Juan address and the name of Puerto Rico’s famous Sandwich plastered across its marquee, Cafetería Mallorca during Pandemic … Continue reading →

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Tostado* (Santurce,) San Juan PR

Tostado* Santurce Ghandi’s Coco Pumpkin Pancakes – Homemade Granola, Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup French Toast Sticks – Chocolate, Banana, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup Favored by locals for early hours, fast service and a menu of Organic and Vegan items, Tostado* … Continue reading →

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Gusto’s Coffee Co. (Miramar,) San Juan PR

Gusto’s Coffee Co. Cold Brew Coffee Corn Muffin Apple Cinnamon Cake Chocolate Chip Cookie A locals’ favorite since 1999, with four locations including two inside SJU airport, Gustos Coffee Co. was formed at the same time as Daniel Omar Torres … Continue reading →

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