San Juan Restaurants

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  • 1. La Cueva del Mar

    $$

    Families with kids, beachgoers in flip-flops, and businesspeople all flock to this casual, marine-themed restaurant, renowned for its seafood dishes. Grouper tacos, lightly fried and topped with a spicy slaw, are a best seller—don't leave without trying at least one. When in season, opt for the conch salad with tostones or the conch empanadilla, a local version of a turnover. For more substantial fare, order Caribbean spiny lobster, whole fried snapper, or arroz con mariscos, La Cueva's version of a paella. Ask for the homemade hot sauces; they pair wonderfully with the flavorful seafood dishes. Feel free to walk here for lunch, but opt for a cab at night: Calle Loíza is still in its development phase and can be unwelcoming after dark. You'll find other locations throughout San Juan.

    1857 Calle Loíza, 00911, Puerto Rico
    787-726–8700

    Known For

    • House-made hot sauce
    • Fish tacos
    • Conch in season
  • 2. Tasca El Pescador

    $$ | Santurce

    If you want Spanish-style seafood dishes, head to this restaurant, one of a dozen that surround the Plaza del Mercado. The chillo entero frito (fried whole red snapper) and camarones al ajillo (shrimp with garlic) are tasty, but the standout is the arroz con calamari: this dramatic, inky-black rice dish will elicit "oohs" and "aahs" from nearby diners when it arrives at your table. If you come in the evening, it might be cool enough to dine at one of the handful of tables on the square; if not, settle for one of the green polka-dot tables in the dining room.

    178 Calle Dos Hermanos, San Juan, n/a Puerto Rico, 00907, Puerto Rico
    787-721–0995

    Known For

    • Local popularity
    • Squid-ink rice
    • Outdoor dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations not accepted
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