A GUIDE TO FALL IN ♥ WITH OLD SAN JUAN
Food scene
This are my recommendations on where to eat in Old San Juan. There are also vegeterian and vegan options.
Stuffed avocado is a place that sells avocado in a bowl and gives a lot of options to add. For example rice, meats and veggies. You can see the menu and make your order for pickup at stuffedavocadoshop.com The have vegeterian and vegan options. The store closes at 8pm
23 locals recommend
Stuffed Avocado Shop
209 C. de San FranciscoStuffed avocado is a place that sells avocado in a bowl and gives a lot of options to add. For example rice, meats and veggies. You can see the menu and make your order for pickup at stuffedavocadoshop.com The have vegeterian and vegan options. The store closes at 8pm
Great place to have local food. Try mofongo, rice beans and sweet plantains. Have vegeterian options (always ask if beans have pork)
125 locals recommend
El Jibarito
280 C. del SolGreat place to have local food. Try mofongo, rice beans and sweet plantains. Have vegeterian options (always ask if beans have pork)
Pirilo
207 Ca. de la TancaGreat place for pizza.
Deaverdura
200 C. del SolLocal food with vegeterian and vegan options.
Ice cream parlor with natural ingredients. Very popular in Old San Juan.
53 locals recommend
Señor Paleta
153 C. de TetuánIce cream parlor with natural ingredients. Very popular in Old San Juan.
Los Paleteros PR
366 C. de San FranciscoOther great ice cream parlor...
St. Germain
156 Sol StreetGreat vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Is my fave
Pizzeria with unusual flavor doughs. Vegan friendly. Enter by the bar and walk all the way to the indoor patio.
6 locals recommend
La Masa Pizzería Conceptual
#51 Calle del CristoPizzeria with unusual flavor doughs. Vegan friendly. Enter by the bar and walk all the way to the indoor patio.
Il Bacaro Venezia
152 C. de La CruzGreat Italian restaurant.
Great if you want to have breakfast with the locals. Try the "mallorca"
50 locals recommend
Cafetería Mallorca
300 C. de San FranciscoGreat if you want to have breakfast with the locals. Try the "mallorca"
Anita La Mamma del Gelato
65 C. de la FortalezaA must visit... best gelato!!
Kaffe Haus Old San Juan
311 C. de TetuánGreat brunch and breakfast!
ITOS Thin&Crispy - Bacalaitos Shop
107 Calle San JoséAzalea Latin Asian
309 C. de la FortalezaBar Hoping
Great bar with live music Thursday to Sunday. A must see!
80 locals recommend
La Verguenza Viejo San Juan
280 Bulevar del ValleGreat bar with live music Thursday to Sunday. A must see!
Funky bar with a maze in the interior. Try to go in all the doors, each time you will find a different theme/music bar. one of the best in the world. Where the "Despacito" video was shot.
369 locals recommend
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánFunky bar with a maze in the interior. Try to go in all the doors, each time you will find a different theme/music bar. one of the best in the world. Where the "Despacito" video was shot.
Steinway Piano Bar at the Cannon Club
215 C. San SebastiánGreat piano bar.
Has a specialty in craft beers. Opens till late and have also food.
123 locals recommend
La Taberna Lúpulo
151 C. San SebastiánHas a specialty in craft beers. Opens till late and have also food.
The Mezzanine
Sol StreetGreat place to have a drink sitting in the balconies.
Deshistoria: Birra & Empanadas
150 C. de La CruzArgentinian style empanadas and great beer.
La Cubanita
51 C. San JoséLow key bar right across from the building.
Sightseeing
Take a photo in this landmark. The black flag represents the indignation Puertorricans feel with the government's performance.
Puerta de la Bandera Historical Landmark
Take a photo in this landmark. The black flag represents the indignation Puertorricans feel with the government's performance.
Walkway to see Puertorrican artisans and vendors, try a piragua. You can also see the "Raices Fountain" that commemorates the 500 anniversary of the founding of San Juan. Walk all the way to the San Juan Gate and past this till the end to encounter the stairs that take you to " El Morro Castle".
162 locals recommend
Paseo de la Princesa
54 C. de la FortalezaWalkway to see Puertorrican artisans and vendors, try a piragua. You can also see the "Raices Fountain" that commemorates the 500 anniversary of the founding of San Juan. Walk all the way to the San Juan Gate and past this till the end to encounter the stairs that take you to " El Morro Castle".
Visit this Historical Landmark was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1983. Was built in the 16th century to protect the city.
442 locals recommend
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleVisit this Historical Landmark was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1983. Was built in the 16th century to protect the city.
Was built in the 16th century to protect from attacks coming from land. This is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World.
190 locals recommend
San Cristobal Castle
501 Bulevar del ValleWas built in the 16th century to protect from attacks coming from land. This is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World.
Constructed in 1532 is the second oldest church and one of the remaining examples of Gothic architecture remaining in the occidental hemisphere.
9 locals recommend
Iglesia de San Jose
197 Calle O'NeillConstructed in 1532 is the second oldest church and one of the remaining examples of Gothic architecture remaining in the occidental hemisphere.
Military barracks constructed by the Spanish troops for their families.
35 locals recommend
Ballaja Barracks
Calle NorzagarayMilitary barracks constructed by the Spanish troops for their families.
Casa Blanca was built in 1521 and was the home for Governor Juan Ponce de Leon. today is a historic landmark museum.
45 locals recommend
Casa Blanca Museum
1 C. San SebastiánCasa Blanca was built in 1521 and was the home for Governor Juan Ponce de Leon. today is a historic landmark museum.
This a movie theater that offers food and drinks while watching a movie.
25 locals recommend
Cinema Bar 1950
Calle NorzagarayThis a movie theater that offers food and drinks while watching a movie.
Closest beach to our Airbnb. I provide beach chairs and towels. Enter all the way to past the vendors and enjoy my favorite and more secluded part on the right side. Ask for the are where people scuba dive.
118 locals recommend
Escambrón Beach Club
Calle San AgustínClosest beach to our Airbnb. I provide beach chairs and towels. Enter all the way to past the vendors and enjoy my favorite and more secluded part on the right side. Ask for the are where people scuba dive.
Supermarket
Supermarket for healthy options. They have prepared food. you need to Uber to get to this location.
111 locals recommend
Freshmart Condado
1310 Ashford AveSupermarket for healthy options. They have prepared food. you need to Uber to get to this location.
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoSupermarket by the Plaza de Armas.
Pharmacy
Puerto Rico Drug
157 C. de La CruzClosest pharmacy by "Plaza de Armas"
Postal Office
Viejo San Juan
United States Postal Office