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Dragonfly: Can a Restaurant be Sexy??

Can a restaurant be sexy? That's how "Dragonfly" is described in travel blurbs!! A nearby competitor of the Parrot Club is "Dragonfly." Offering a mix of Asian and Latino dishes, this restaurant should be given a try for its uniqueness if nothing else! But there's alot of else! Frommer's describes the decor as that of Old Bordello in San Francisco. It's the hippest and hottest place in town not only because of the atmosphere, but the food is said to be some of the best to be found. Don't be surprised if you have a long wait to be seated--try calling ahead for a table because this is THE SPOT in SoFo (South of Fortaleza).

Open Monday to Wednesday, 6pm -11pm;
Thursday to Saturday, 6pm to Midnight.
Credit cards accepted.

Favorite Dish: For something different, try the Peking Duck nachos, Mongolian Beef, seared tuna with szechwan peppercorn sauce, tapas and other innovative dishes. The chefs are known for their genius use of root vegetables in succulent dishes.

Address: 364 Calle Fortaleza

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Directly across from Parrot Club in Old San Juan.

Phone: 787-977-3886

Price: US$21-30

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Parrot Club: Nuevo Latino Cuisine

Not having previously heard of the Parrot Club, we first noticed the attractive facade of this little gem while walking on Calle Fortaleza. It stood out from most others and since then I've seen its recognized for its innovative, neuvo latino cuisine. The narrow building front with large windows fortells of its shotgun-style interior which is brightly decorated in blues, yellow and peach hues. It's great little secret is not only the food, but the tiki-torch lit rear courtyard.

Favorite Dish: On the menu you will find enticing seafood entrees such as seared tuna in rum & citrus sauce, and fried crabcakes with passion fruit vinaigrette. Or perhaps you would sample their "Parrot Passion Cocktail" made with frozen citrus mix of rum, triple sec, passion fruit and orange!

Address: 363 Calle Fortaleza, Old San Juan

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: About a 10 minute walk from the cruise ship piers

Phone: 787-725-7370

Price: US$21-30

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