San Juan Restaurant Tips by Gypsystravels

Restaurant Name: Hard Rock Cafe

I'm not a particular fan of these chain restaurants, I would prefer to go to an authentic local restaurant, but my daughter loves them, so I have to apease her wishes once in awhile.


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Theme: American
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: 253 Recinto Sur St. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 0090
Directions: Old San Juan

Restaurant Name: Parrot Club

On Calle Fortaleza you can find some of the San Juan's best restaurants. Parrot Club is just one of the many widely popular restaurants here serving up what is known as eclectic Caribbean menu. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the service is excellent.

I brought my mom and my aunt for nice lunch during one of our visits to Old San Juan. At a table directly across from us we saw the Major of San Juan and his wife and daughter enjoying their lunch. He came over and introduced himself and did a bit of chatting. Really nice person.

Favorite Dish: I ordered the classic pork sandwich, sliced, spiced and seared lomo de cerdo (pork loin) with smoky grilled onions, my aunt ordered the chicken breast sandwich a la Espanola con queso manchego, and mom ordered the pinchos de pollo a la plancha con arroz guisado, habichuelas negras, y avocado salsa.

I had a mojito and my mom and aunt both had the Parrot Passion minus the liquor.

The food was excellent...one note though, I was getting bitten by mosquitos and was so annoyed that I wanted to be done with my meal...

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 787-725-7370
Address: 363 Calle Fortaleza
Directions: SOFO (South of Fortaleza)
Website: www.parrotclub.com

Restaurant Name: Marmalade

Another great restaruant/bar/lonuge located here on Calle Fortaleza!! This place is not only gorgeous and upscale, but the food is fantastic!!

I love their tables and whole decor which invites an intimate and relaxing environment. The food could only be described as unique and inspiring. The appetizers are excellent and their drink specialties just complete the whole night. You can also enjoy some excellent wine (always my favorite with such a yummy meal)!

Favorite Dish: Start the evening with an appetizer...the gnocchi and calamari salad are my favorite or have a tuna tarter or their paella bytes or main lobster rolls, for dinner I had the baked jumbo main scallops always my favorite.

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Theme: French
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 787-724-3969
Address: 317 Fortaleza
Directions: Old San Juan