Carlos & Ken’s Guidebook

Carlos & Ken
Carlos & Ken
Carlos & Ken’s Guidebook

Pharmacy, Mini-market & Essentials

Walk two blocks straight from our street (Atlantic Place) and you will see right on Calle Loiza, Farmacia Americana. It is a mini-market/pharmacy and much more..
38 locals recommend
Farmacia Americana
38 locals recommend
Walk two blocks straight from our street (Atlantic Place) and you will see right on Calle Loiza, Farmacia Americana. It is a mini-market/pharmacy and much more..

Grocery Shopping

– Supermarket located about five blocks or 13 minute-walking distance from our home at 114 Avenida José de Diego, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico.
415 locals recommend
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de Diego
415 locals recommend
– Supermarket located about five blocks or 13 minute-walking distance from our home at 114 Avenida José de Diego, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico.

Food scene

Excellent seafood restaurant.
269 locals recommend
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. Loíza
269 locals recommend
Excellent seafood restaurant.
open-air area for eating (many options – sushi, sliders, etc).
134 locals recommend
Tresbé
1765 C. Loíza
134 locals recommend
open-air area for eating (many options – sushi, sliders, etc).
Excellent Puerto Rican coffee.
38 locals recommend
Café con Cé
624 Calle Cerra
38 locals recommend
Excellent Puerto Rican coffee.
Asian/Puerto Rican Fusion
62 locals recommend
Shibō
2012 C. Loíza
62 locals recommend
Asian/Puerto Rican Fusion
Authentic Tapas Bar - open for lunch and dinner
11 locals recommend
Taberna Selfies
361 C. del Parque
11 locals recommend
Authentic Tapas Bar - open for lunch and dinner
Open-air communal lot featuring over 23 food kiosks, music and entertainment throughout the day and evening. Located on Ponce de Leon between Stop 22 and Calle del Parque facing Ciudadela.
224 locals recommend
Lote 23
1552 PR-25
224 locals recommend
Open-air communal lot featuring over 23 food kiosks, music and entertainment throughout the day and evening. Located on Ponce de Leon between Stop 22 and Calle del Parque facing Ciudadela.
Brand new oceanfront boutique hotel with an open-air restaurant and bar facing the beach.
The Loft Beach Front
1077 Ashford Ave
Brand new oceanfront boutique hotel with an open-air restaurant and bar facing the beach.
Authentic {Puerto Rican Cuisine.
145 locals recommend
La Casita Blanca
351 C. Tapia
145 locals recommend
Authentic {Puerto Rican Cuisine.
An early evening gathering plaza (square) for locals and tourists featuring a nice selection of bars and restaurants. Chicharrón Restaurant is one of the trending restaurants in the block
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos Hermanos
605 locals recommend
An early evening gathering plaza (square) for locals and tourists featuring a nice selection of bars and restaurants. Chicharrón Restaurant is one of the trending restaurants in the block
historic bakery in Old San Juan; specialty: mayorca de jamón y queso (ham and cheese sandwich on a sweet toasted bread topped with powdered sugar).
40 locals recommend
La Bombonera
Calle de San Francisco
40 locals recommend
historic bakery in Old San Juan; specialty: mayorca de jamón y queso (ham and cheese sandwich on a sweet toasted bread topped with powdered sugar).
the birth place of the Piña Colada; traditional Puerto Rican cuisine
82 locals recommend
Barrachina
104 C. de la Fortaleza
82 locals recommend
the birth place of the Piña Colada; traditional Puerto Rican cuisine
Decadent.
111 locals recommend
Chocobar Cortés
210 C. de San Francisco
111 locals recommend
Decadent.
Open-air space with ocean views in Condado offering a great variety of cuisine.
26 locals recommend
La Marqueta
1005 Ashford Ave
26 locals recommend
Open-air space with ocean views in Condado offering a great variety of cuisine.
Farm-to-table restaurant located in classic Puerto Rican hacienda in Juncos (about an hour drive from San Juan) offering a delicious Puerto Rican sustainable cuisine menu celebrating the local seasonal harvest and our cultural heritage with wood-fire cooking. The restaurant was created by three brilliant Puerto Rican chefs – Raul Correa, Xavier Pacheco and René Marichal – with whom I have the pleasure to work. For Reservations, please visit: https://bacoapr.com/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bacoapr/
28 locals recommend
Bacoa Finca + Fogón
28 locals recommend
Farm-to-table restaurant located in classic Puerto Rican hacienda in Juncos (about an hour drive from San Juan) offering a delicious Puerto Rican sustainable cuisine menu celebrating the local seasonal harvest and our cultural heritage with wood-fire cooking. The restaurant was created by three brilliant Puerto Rican chefs – Raul Correa, Xavier Pacheco and René Marichal – with whom I have the pleasure to work. For Reservations, please visit: https://bacoapr.com/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bacoapr/
Delicious Spanish bakery - perfect for breakfast, lunch and tapas.
341 locals recommend
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLeary
341 locals recommend
Delicious Spanish bakery - perfect for breakfast, lunch and tapas.
Orujo is an inspirational and experimental Puerto Rican cuisine concept created by Chef Carlos Portela. Our new tasting menu concept offers an exclusive gastronomic flight experience that ranges from 7 to 20 courses.
Orujo, Taller de Gastronomía
906 Avenue Juan Ponce de León
Orujo is an inspirational and experimental Puerto Rican cuisine concept created by Chef Carlos Portela. Our new tasting menu concept offers an exclusive gastronomic flight experience that ranges from 7 to 20 courses.
Outstanding Spanish cuisine.
10 locals recommend
Luisa
71 Calle Luisa
10 locals recommend
Outstanding Spanish cuisine.
Located in the heart of Santurce at Calle Loíza, Yoko is home to both the locals and everyone who seeks to enjoy Japanese cuisine at the hands of Chef Meléndez. https://yoko.restaurant/ https://www.facebook.com/yokorestaurant/
28 locals recommend
Yoko
1762-5 C. Loíza
28 locals recommend
Located in the heart of Santurce at Calle Loíza, Yoko is home to both the locals and everyone who seeks to enjoy Japanese cuisine at the hands of Chef Meléndez. https://yoko.restaurant/ https://www.facebook.com/yokorestaurant/
Experience the majesty of The Cannon Club, a Venetian-style piano bar featuring live music and world-class Chamber Music Concerts on two Steinway pianos. Complete with a full-bar and savory tapas menu, it is the ideal place to relax and enjoy an evening. top by for a drink, savory bite and some beautifully composed music. You will surely be greeted by Jan D'Eposo, renowned artist and Cannon Club hostess, and if you're lucky, you will meet the other famous resident, Campeche the cockatoo! Please note: Masks are required for all unvaccinated guests. If you are vaccinated, please bring your vaccination card.
26 locals recommend
Steinway Piano Bar at the Cannon Club
215 C. San Sebastián
26 locals recommend
Experience the majesty of The Cannon Club, a Venetian-style piano bar featuring live music and world-class Chamber Music Concerts on two Steinway pianos. Complete with a full-bar and savory tapas menu, it is the ideal place to relax and enjoy an evening. top by for a drink, savory bite and some beautifully composed music. You will surely be greeted by Jan D'Eposo, renowned artist and Cannon Club hostess, and if you're lucky, you will meet the other famous resident, Campeche the cockatoo! Please note: Masks are required for all unvaccinated guests. If you are vaccinated, please bring your vaccination card.
(Vegan, Sustainble, Organic, Biodyamic cuisine). Small, seasonally rotating menu focused on the best that Puerto Rico has to offer: its agriculture and its warm hospitality. Located in the heart of Santurce: 1413 Avenida Juan Ponce de León. Selected among the 20 Best New Restaurants in America by the James Beard Foundation.
31 locals recommend
Vianda
1413 PR-25
31 locals recommend
(Vegan, Sustainble, Organic, Biodyamic cuisine). Small, seasonally rotating menu focused on the best that Puerto Rico has to offer: its agriculture and its warm hospitality. Located in the heart of Santurce: 1413 Avenida Juan Ponce de León. Selected among the 20 Best New Restaurants in America by the James Beard Foundation.
Vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Ocean Park Located between Kasalta Bakery and Mango's Restaurant, behind the the Post Office in Calle Loiza.
64 locals recommend
Berlingeri
#1966 Av. McLeary
64 locals recommend
Vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Ocean Park Located between Kasalta Bakery and Mango's Restaurant, behind the the Post Office in Calle Loiza.
– Puerto Rican / Caribbean Cuisine in Old San Juan, Calle Sol #200 Esquina De La Cruz https://www.facebook.com/deaverdura
29 locals recommend
Deaverdura
200 C. del Sol
29 locals recommend
– Puerto Rican / Caribbean Cuisine in Old San Juan, Calle Sol #200 Esquina De La Cruz https://www.facebook.com/deaverdura
Eclectic Cuisine Inspired by the Senses.
La Pícara by Chef Xiomy
1403 Avenue Juan Ponce de León
Eclectic Cuisine Inspired by the Senses.
Vibrant nightlife (music, bars, restaurants): https://www.facebook.com/placitavive
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos Hermanos
605 locals recommend
Vibrant nightlife (music, bars, restaurants): https://www.facebook.com/placitavive
Excellent Mediterranean inspired cuisine by Chef Raul Correa.
Tia Dora
51 Calle María Moczo
Excellent Mediterranean inspired cuisine by Chef Raul Correa.

Cafe & Local Designer Boutiques

restaurant + local designer market.
65 locals recommend
Kamoli Kafe Butik
1706 Calle Loíza
65 locals recommend
restaurant + local designer market.

Gastronomy & Culture Tours

– Food tours and authentic culinary experiences. I work with the owner of this highly-rated company and absolutely recommend the gastronomic walking tours of Old San Juan. You can view the tours and book directly on the website: https://thespoonexperience.com/
The Spoon Experience
– Food tours and authentic culinary experiences. I work with the owner of this highly-rated company and absolutely recommend the gastronomic walking tours of Old San Juan. You can view the tours and book directly on the website: https://thespoonexperience.com/
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1675690-d150138-Reviews-Casa_Bacardi_Puerto_Rico-Catano_Puerto_Rico.html
196 locals recommend
Casa Bacardí
200 PR-165
196 locals recommend
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1675690-d150138-Reviews-Casa_Bacardi_Puerto_Rico-Catano_Puerto_Rico.html

Neighborhoods

Historic neighborhood dotted with artisan stores, cafes, bars, art, culture, fortresses and more...
902 locals recommend
Viejo San Juan
902 locals recommend
Historic neighborhood dotted with artisan stores, cafes, bars, art, culture, fortresses and more...

Fitness & Wellness

10 min. walking distance from our townhouse.
31 locals recommend
LIV Fitness Condado
103 Avenida José de Diego
31 locals recommend
10 min. walking distance from our townhouse.
15 min. walk from our townhouse.
Phyt New York City
1131 Ashford Ave
15 min. walk from our townhouse.
15 min. walk from our townhouse.
8 locals recommend
Bala Yoga Studio
1369 Ashford Ave
8 locals recommend
15 min. walk from our townhouse.