The 73 Best Places to Eat and Do in Puerto Rico
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The best places to eat and do in Puerto Rico, according to the experts: the World's 50 Beaches, the James Beard Awards, and the Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Flamenco Beach comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in San Juan.
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Cocina al Fondo and 1919 Restaurant hold the next two places. The Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía show up on more of this list than any other guide, with Eater next.
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A crescent bay on Culebra that keeps its water calm enough to swim without drama, thanks to the curve of the shoreline doing most of the work. The stretch of white sand is wide enough that crowds thin out naturally. A graffiti-covered military tank rusts at one end, which does more for the atmosphere than any beach bar ever could. Getting here takes a ferry or a small plane, which is half the point. It ranks among North America's 50 Best Beaches.
The awards
- World's 50 Beaches World's 50 Beaches: #41 · The World's 50 Best Beaches
- World's 50 Beaches World's 50 Beaches: #10 · North America's 50 Best Beaches
- World's 50 Beaches #41 · The World's 50 Best Beaches
- World's 50 Beaches #10 · North America's 50 Best Beaches
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Rank 2. Cocina al Fondo
Puerto Rican
A renovated house with a backyard sets the stage for Natalia Vallejo's upscale take on Puerto Rican cooking, which skips the mofongo and goes digging for something less expected. Vallejo won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South, and the menu earns it quietly, with vegetable-forward dishes and seafood that trust local ingredients to do the talking. The cocktail list and wine selection are considered enough to order with intention.
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Winner · Best Chef: South · Natalia Vallejo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Natalia Vallejo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Natalia Vallejo
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Winner · Best Chef: South · Natalia Vallejo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Natalia Vallejo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Natalia Vallejo
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Rank 3. 1919 Restaurant
Modern Pan-Asian
The awards
- AAA AAA: Four Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Four Star
- Eater Eater: The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why #3, not #4
Both places show 88. This one's exact Score is 87.7 and the next is 87.5, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #3 1919 Restaurant (this place) 87.7
- #4 Vianda 87.5
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The menu at this San Juan fine-dining room leans hard into local vegetables and seafood, with the chef pulling traditional Puerto Rican ingredients through a global lens. Francis Guzmán has been a James Beard Outstanding Chef semifinalist, and the room feels like it knows that without being smug about it. The wine list earns genuine attention, running to unexpected picks like a rosé Zweigelt alongside the food.
The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Talento Emergente · Francis Guzmán
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · Francis Guzmán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Talento Emergente · Francis Guzmán
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · Francis Guzmán
Why #4, not #3
Both places show 88. This one's exact Score is 87.5 and the one above is 87.7, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #3 1919 Restaurant 87.7
- #4 Vianda (this place) 87.5
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Rank 5. ORUJO Taller De Gastronomia
Caribbean
The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Carlos Portela
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Carlos Portela
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Galardón Global · Carlos Portela
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Carlos Portela
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Carlos Portela
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Galardón Global · Carlos Portela
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Rank 6. Verde Mesa
Vegetable-Forward Mediterranean
The chef shops farmers markets every week for pomarossa, jobo, and breadfruit, so the menu at this vegetable-forward Mediterranean restaurant shifts with whatever Puerto Rico is actually growing. Small plates meant for sharing, Mediterranean in spirit but rooted in the island's produce. The James Beard Foundation named the chef a nominee and then a semifinalist for Best Chef: South in back-to-back years. Leave room for the purple cloud, a meringue dessert that sounds fanciful and apparently delivers.
The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Gastronomía Saludable · Gabriel Hernández
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Gabriel Hernandez
- Eater Eater: The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Gastronomía Saludable · Gabriel Hernández
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Gabriel Hernandez
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why #6, not #7
Both places show 86. This one's exact Score is 86.1 and the next is 86.0, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #6 Verde Mesa (this place) 86.1
- #7 Marmalade 86.0
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Rank 7. Marmalade
Caribbean
The awards
- AAA AAA: Four Diamonds
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Servicio con Pasión · Peter Schintler
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Peter Schintler
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Servicio con Pasión · Peter Schintler
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Peter Schintler
Why #7, between #6 and #8
The places on either side also show 86. This one's exact Score is 86.0, the one above is 86.1 and the one below is 85.8, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #6 Verde Mesa 86.1
- #7 Marmalade (this place) 86.0
- #8 Positivo Sand Bar 85.8
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Rank 8. Positivo Sand Bar
Cantonese
The awards
- AAA AAA: Four Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Four Star
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star
Why #8, between #7 and #9
The places on either side also show 86. This one's exact Score is 85.8, the one above is 86.0 and the one below is 85.7, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #7 Marmalade 86.0
- #8 Positivo Sand Bar (this place) 85.8
- #9 Santaella 85.7
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Rank 9. Santaella
Caribbean
Lush indoor garden, exposed brick, and Edison bulbs set the mood at this fine dining room near La Placita, where the chef reframes Puerto Rican classics in a style the regulars call nouvelle Caribbean. The bar draws its own crowd well into the evening, and the pop art restrooms have their own quiet fan club. The Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía named the team winner for service in 2025, which tracks.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Servicio con Pasión
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Santaella
- AAA Three Diamonds
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Servicio con Pasión
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Santaella
Why #9, between #8 and #10
The places on either side also show 86. This one's exact Score is 85.71, the one above is 85.75 and the one below is 85.68, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #8 Positivo Sand Bar 85.75
- #9 Santaella (this place) 85.71
- #10 The Ritz Carlton Reserve SPA Botánico 85.68
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The awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Four Star
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star
Why #10, between #9 and #11
The places on either side also show 86. This one's exact Score is 85.68, the one above is 85.71 and the one below is 85.52, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #9 Santaella 85.71
- #10 The Ritz Carlton Reserve SPA Botánico (this place) 85.68
- #11 Fidela Pizzería 85.52
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Rank 11. Fidela Pizzería
Modern Pizzeria
Fidela is a sit-down Neapolitan pizzeria in San Juan, the kind with leopard-spotted crusts that puff up like they've got somewhere to be. Island produce shows up on the toppings, though the honey pepperoni is the pie you'll spot on nearly every table. It's casual enough for shorts and polished enough that nobody's eating over the sink, and the pizza conversation here has gotten loud lately.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Best Pizza Places In America
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why #11, not #10
Both places show 86. This one's exact Score is 85.5 and the one above is 85.7, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #10 The Ritz Carlton Reserve SPA Botánico 85.7
- #11 Fidela Pizzería (this place) 85.5
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Rank 12. El Gallo Pinto PR
Puerto Rican
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Angel David Moreno Zayas
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Ángel David Moreno
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Angel David Moreno Zayas
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Ángel David Moreno
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Rank 13. Bacoa
Caribbean
The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Preservación del Patrimonio
- The New York Times The New York Times: The Restaurant List
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Preservación del Patrimonio
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
Why #13, not #14
Both places show 81. This one's exact Score is 81.2 and the next is 81.0, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #13 Bacoa (this place) 81.2
- #14 Casita Miramar 81.0
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Rank 14. Casita Miramar
Caribbean
Arches, high ceilings, and vintage furniture give this colonial-building restaurant the feel of a family home that happens to serve a crowd. The menu lives on a chalkboard and leans into Puerto Rican comfort food, the kind built on slow-braised goat, carne frita, and pastelón. The team draws a direct line from their father's fonda, and the cooking makes that lineage pretty easy to believe.
The awards
- AAA Approved
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why #14, between #13 and #15
The places on either side also show 81. This one's exact Score is 81.0, the one above is 81.2 and the one below is 80.8, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #13 Bacoa 81.2
- #14 Casita Miramar (this place) 81.0
- #15 Sur Barra Nikkei 80.8
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Rank 15. Sur Barra Nikkei
Nikkei
The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Servicio con Pasión
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Rafael Ubior
- Eater Eater: The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Servicio con Pasión
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Rafael Ubior
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why #15, not #14
Both places show 81. This one's exact Score is 80.8 and the one above is 81.0, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #14 Casita Miramar 81.0
- #15 Sur Barra Nikkei (this place) 80.8
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Rank 16. Kumo Rooftop
Japanese
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Marielys Hernández
- Spirited Awards Spirited Awards: 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best International Hotel Bar – Latin America & Caribbean
- AAA Three Diamonds
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Marielys Hernández
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best International Hotel Bar – Latin America & Caribbean
Why #16, not #17
Both places show 80. This one's exact Score is 80.3 and the next is 79.9, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #16 Kumo Rooftop (this place) 80.3
- #17 Bakku Japanese Eatery & Crudo Bar 79.9
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Servicio con Pasión
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Joerick Rivera
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Servicio con Pasión
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Joerick Rivera
Why #17, between #16 and #18
The places on either side also show 80. This one's exact Score is 79.9, the one above is 80.3 and the one below is 79.7, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #16 Kumo Rooftop 80.3
- #17 Bakku Japanese Eatery & Crudo Bar (this place) 79.9
- #18 Canvas Restaurant 79.7
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why #18, not #17
Both places show 80. This one's exact Score is 79.7 and the one above is 79.9, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #17 Bakku Japanese Eatery & Crudo Bar 79.9
- #18 Canvas Restaurant (this place) 79.7
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Mixología con Identidad · Aramis Castillo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Galardón Global · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Mixología con Identidad · Aramis Castillo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Galardón Global · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Mario Pagán
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Rank 20. Celeste
Seafood
The awards
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #20. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #20 Celeste (this place) 78.285
- #20 Kiosko El Boricua Piñones 78.285
- #20 La Santurcina 78.285
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Rank 20. Kiosko El Boricua Piñones
Puerto Rican
The awards
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #20. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #20 Celeste 78.285
- #20 Kiosko El Boricua Piñones (this place) 78.285
- #20 La Santurcina 78.285
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Rank 20. La Santurcina
Neapolitan Pizzeria
Lines form before the doors open at this Neapolitan-style sourdough pizza shop in Santurce, which tells you most of what you need to know. The team behind it leans vegetable-forward on the toppings, and the pies come out of the oven with the blistered, slightly irregular edges that signal someone is paying attention. Casual enough for a weeknight, busy enough that showing up early is the move.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #20. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #20 Celeste 78.285
- #20 Kiosko El Boricua Piñones 78.285
- #20 La Santurcina (this place) 78.285
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Galardón Global · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Galardón Global · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Mario Pagán
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #23. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #23 La Central (this place) 77.446
- #23 Mario Pagan restaurant 77.446
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Rank 23. Mario Pagan restaurant
Puerto Rican
The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Galardón Global · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Galardón Global · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Mario Pagán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Mario Pagán
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #23. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #23 La Central 77.446
- #23 Mario Pagan restaurant (this place) 77.446
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Rank 25. La Faena
Caribbean
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Kevin Garcia
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Kevin Garcia
Why #25, between #23 and #26
The places on either side also show 77. This one's exact Score is 77.1, the one above is 77.4 and the one below is 76.6, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #23 Mario Pagan restaurant 77.4
- #25 La Faena (this place) 77.1
- #26 Wilo 76.6
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Wilo Benet
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Galardón Global · Wilo Benet
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Servicio con Pasión
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Wilo Benet
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Galardón Global · Wilo Benet
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Servicio con Pasión
Why #26, not #25
Both places show 77. This one's exact Score is 76.6 and the one above is 77.1, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #25 La Faena 77.1
- #26 Wilo (this place) 76.6
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Rank 27. Leña Eh
Open-Fire Food Truck
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Ruben Guzman
Why #27, not #28
Both places show 76. This one's exact Score is 76.4 and the next is 75.9, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #27 Leña Eh (this place) 76.4
- #28 El Pretexto 75.9
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Gastronomía Sostenible · Crystal Díaz
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Galardón Global · Crystal Díaz
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Gastronomía Sostenible · Crystal Díaz
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Galardón Global · Crystal Díaz
Why #28, between #27 and #29
The places on either side also show 76. This one's exact Score is 75.90, the one above is 76.43 and the one below is 75.86, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #27 Leña Eh 76.43
- #28 El Pretexto (this place) 75.90
- #29 La Casita Blanca 75.86
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Winner · America's Classics: South
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Winner · America's Classics: South
Why #29, not #28
Both places show 76. This one's exact Score is 75.86 and the one above is 75.90, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #28 El Pretexto 75.90
- #29 La Casita Blanca (this place) 75.86
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Álvarez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · José Álvarez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Álvarez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · José Álvarez
A Tie
Seven places have the exact same Score, so they share #30. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #30 Andaluz (this place) 75.013
- #30 Frutos Del Guacabo 75.013
- #30 Mimosa Brunch Farm To Table 75.013
- #30 Nuna 75.013
- #30 Tamboo 75.013
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Gastronomía Sostenible · Efrén Robles y Angelie Martínez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Galardón Global · Efrén Robles y Angelie Martínez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Gastronomía Sostenible · Efrén Robles y Angelie Martínez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Galardón Global · Efrén Robles y Angelie Martínez
A Tie
Seven places have the exact same Score, so they share #30. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #30 Andaluz 75.013
- #30 Frutos Del Guacabo (this place) 75.013
- #30 Mimosa Brunch Farm To Table 75.013
- #30 Nuna 75.013
- #30 Tamboo 75.013
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Galardón Global · Charlotte Rivera y Sebastián Sotomayor
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Sostenible · Charlotte Rivera y Sebastián Sotomayor
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Galardón Global · Charlotte Rivera y Sebastián Sotomayor
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Sostenible · Charlotte Rivera y Sebastián Sotomayor
A Tie
Seven places have the exact same Score, so they share #30. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #30 Andaluz 75.013
- #30 Frutos Del Guacabo 75.013
- #30 Mimosa Brunch Farm To Table (this place) 75.013
- #30 Nuna 75.013
- #30 Tamboo 75.013
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Miguel Meléndez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Talento Emergente · José Miguel Meléndez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Miguel Meléndez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Talento Emergente · José Miguel Meléndez
A Tie
Seven places have the exact same Score, so they share #30. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #30 Frutos Del Guacabo 75.013
- #30 Mimosa Brunch Farm To Table 75.013
- #30 Nuna (this place) 75.013
- #30 Tamboo 75.013
- #30 Trova 75.013
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Saludable · Moraima Sánchez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Mixología con Identidad · Moraima Sánchez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Saludable · Moraima Sánchez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Mixología con Identidad · Moraima Sánchez
A Tie
Seven places have the exact same Score, so they share #30. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #30 Mimosa Brunch Farm To Table 75.013
- #30 Nuna 75.013
- #30 Tamboo (this place) 75.013
- #30 Trova 75.013
- #30 Yoko 75.013
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Preservación del Patrimonio · Daniel Lugo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Talento Emergente · Daniel Lugo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Preservación del Patrimonio · Daniel Lugo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Talento Emergente · Daniel Lugo
A Tie
Seven places have the exact same Score, so they share #30. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #30 Mimosa Brunch Farm To Table 75.013
- #30 Nuna 75.013
- #30 Tamboo 75.013
- #30 Trova (this place) 75.013
- #30 Yoko 75.013
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Talento Emergente · José Miguel Meléndez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Miguel Meléndez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Talento Emergente · José Miguel Meléndez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Miguel Meléndez
A Tie
Seven places have the exact same Score, so they share #30. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #30 Mimosa Brunch Farm To Table 75.013
- #30 Nuna 75.013
- #30 Tamboo 75.013
- #30 Trova 75.013
- #30 Yoko (this place) 75.013
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Ganador · Preservación del Patrimonio · María Dolores de Jesús “Lula”
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Preservación del Patrimonio · María Dolores de Jesús “Lula”
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Marielys Hernández
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Marielys Hernández
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 Awwa (this place) 73.304
- #38 BARBACOA Smokehouse & Eatery 73.304
- #38 Cocina Abierta 73.304
- #38 El Grifo 73.304
- #38 El Jibaro 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Ángel Muñoz
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Ángel Muñoz
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 Awwa 73.304
- #38 BARBACOA Smokehouse & Eatery (this place) 73.304
- #38 Cocina Abierta 73.304
- #38 El Grifo 73.304
- #38 El Jibaro 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Martín Louzao
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Martín Louzao
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 Awwa 73.304
- #38 BARBACOA Smokehouse & Eatery 73.304
- #38 Cocina Abierta (this place) 73.304
- #38 El Grifo 73.304
- #38 El Jibaro 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Gastronomía Saludable · Loumiry Sánchez
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Gastronomía Saludable · Loumiry Sánchez
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 BARBACOA Smokehouse & Eatery 73.304
- #38 Cocina Abierta 73.304
- #38 El Grifo (this place) 73.304
- #38 El Jibaro 73.304
- #38 El Rancho De Apa 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Preservación del Patrimonio
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Preservación del Patrimonio
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 Cocina Abierta 73.304
- #38 El Grifo 73.304
- #38 El Jibaro (this place) 73.304
- #38 El Rancho De Apa 73.304
- #38 Lulo's Sweet & Savory 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Finalista · Preservación del Patrimonio
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Finalista · Preservación del Patrimonio
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 El Grifo 73.304
- #38 El Jibaro 73.304
- #38 El Rancho De Apa (this place) 73.304
- #38 Lulo's Sweet & Savory 73.304
- #38 Manzana De Java 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Andrea Santiago
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Andrea Santiago
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 El Jibaro 73.304
- #38 El Rancho De Apa 73.304
- #38 Lulo's Sweet & Savory (this place) 73.304
- #38 Manzana De Java 73.304
- #38 Porcell Cocina 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Preservación del Patrimonio · Manuel Massa
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Preservación del Patrimonio · Manuel Massa
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 El Rancho De Apa 73.304
- #38 Lulo's Sweet & Savory 73.304
- #38 Manzana De Java (this place) 73.304
- #38 Porcell Cocina 73.304
- #38 Smoky Joe Caribbean Grill 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Alex Rodríguez Echevarría
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Alex Rodríguez Echevarría
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 Lulo's Sweet & Savory 73.304
- #38 Manzana De Java 73.304
- #38 Porcell Cocina (this place) 73.304
- #38 Smoky Joe Caribbean Grill 73.304
- #38 The Restaurant at La Casa 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Joe Padilla
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Joe Padilla
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 Manzana De Java 73.304
- #38 Porcell Cocina 73.304
- #38 Smoky Joe Caribbean Grill (this place) 73.304
- #38 The Restaurant at La Casa 73.304
- #38 Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Sostenible · Jeremie Cruz
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Sostenible · Jeremie Cruz
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 Manzana De Java 73.304
- #38 Porcell Cocina 73.304
- #38 Smoky Joe Caribbean Grill 73.304
- #38 The Restaurant at La Casa (this place) 73.304
- #38 Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort 73.304
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The awards
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía: Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Ramón Carrillo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · Ramón Carrillo
A Tie
There are 12 places with the exact same Score, so they share #38. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #38 Manzana De Java 73.304
- #38 Porcell Cocina 73.304
- #38 Smoky Joe Caribbean Grill 73.304
- #38 The Restaurant at La Casa 73.304
- #38 Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort (this place) 73.304
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The awards
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Lucia Merino
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Lucia Merino
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Rank 51. Bambina Pizzería & Coctelería
Wood-fired Pizzeria
A wood-fired oven anchors the room at this Caguas pizzeria, visible the moment you walk in and very much the point. The dough ferments for 72 hours, and the menu folds Caribbean flavors into the result, guava and plantains alongside more familiar toppings. The cocktail bar is serious enough to pull equal weight with the kitchen. It landed on 50 Top Pizza Latin America, which for a Caribbean island is a flex Puerto Rico seems happy to own.
The awards
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: #41 · 50 Top Pizza Latin America
- 50 Top Pizza #41 · 50 Top Pizza Latin America
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Rank 52. Bóveda Chef Carol Reyes
Spanish
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Carol Reyes
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Carol Reyes
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Rank 53. Acapulco Taquería Mexicana
Authentic Mexican
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #53. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #53 Acapulco Taquería Mexicana (this place) 65.408
- #53 Bebo's Café 65.408
- #53 Berlingeri Cocina Artesanal 65.408
- #53 La Bodeguita de Manolo 65.408
- #53 Malavita 65.408
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Rank 53. Bebo's Café
Caribbean
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #53. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #53 Acapulco Taquería Mexicana 65.408
- #53 Bebo's Café (this place) 65.408
- #53 Berlingeri Cocina Artesanal 65.408
- #53 La Bodeguita de Manolo 65.408
- #53 Malavita 65.408
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #53. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #53 Acapulco Taquería Mexicana 65.408
- #53 Bebo's Café 65.408
- #53 Berlingeri Cocina Artesanal (this place) 65.408
- #53 La Bodeguita de Manolo 65.408
- #53 Malavita 65.408
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Rank 53. La Bodeguita de Manolo
Spanish
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #53. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #53 Bebo's Café 65.408
- #53 Berlingeri Cocina Artesanal 65.408
- #53 La Bodeguita de Manolo (this place) 65.408
- #53 Malavita 65.408
- #53 Pirilo Pizza Rustica 65.408
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Rank 53. Malavita
Italian
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #53. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #53 Berlingeri Cocina Artesanal 65.408
- #53 La Bodeguita de Manolo 65.408
- #53 Malavita (this place) 65.408
- #53 Pirilo Pizza Rustica 65.408
- #53 Sobao By Los Cidrines 65.408
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Rank 53. Pirilo Pizza Rustica
Rustica Pizzeria
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #53. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #53 La Bodeguita de Manolo 65.408
- #53 Malavita 65.408
- #53 Pirilo Pizza Rustica (this place) 65.408
- #53 Sobao By Los Cidrines 65.408
- #53 Spiga 65.408
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #53. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #53 La Bodeguita de Manolo 65.408
- #53 Malavita 65.408
- #53 Pirilo Pizza Rustica 65.408
- #53 Sobao By Los Cidrines (this place) 65.408
- #53 Spiga 65.408
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #53. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #53 La Bodeguita de Manolo 65.408
- #53 Malavita 65.408
- #53 Pirilo Pizza Rustica 65.408
- #53 Sobao By Los Cidrines 65.408
- #53 Spiga (this place) 65.408
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The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 Cafe Caleta (this place) 64.672
- #61 Café Regina 64.672
- #61 Deaverdura 64.672
- #61 Epicuro 64.672
- #61 La Penultima 64.672
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The avocado toast might arrive crowned with black garlic and pickled radishes, which tells you everything about Café Regina's attitude. It's a bright, airy coffee shop and cafe on Calle Loíza, threading a needle between the old-school panaderias around it with a rotating menu of creative breakfast and lunch plates, sandwiches on serious bread, and coffee worth ordering twice.
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 Cafe Caleta 64.672
- #61 Café Regina (this place) 64.672
- #61 Deaverdura 64.672
- #61 Epicuro 64.672
- #61 La Penultima 64.672
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Rank 61. Deaverdura
Caribbean
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 Cafe Caleta 64.672
- #61 Café Regina 64.672
- #61 Deaverdura (this place) 64.672
- #61 Epicuro 64.672
- #61 La Penultima 64.672
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Rank 61. Epicuro
French
Twelve seats, one seating, and a chef who also plays music, which tells you something about the kind of evening you're in for. Epicuro is a chef's table tasting menu built around classic French technique and Puerto Rican ingredients, run with the focused intensity of a one-room show. Reservations fill months out, so plan accordingly or spend that time envying people who did.
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 Café Regina 64.672
- #61 Deaverdura 64.672
- #61 Epicuro (this place) 64.672
- #61 La Penultima 64.672
- #61 La Taberna Lupulo 64.672
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Rank 61. La Penultima
Cocktail Bar
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 Deaverdura 64.672
- #61 Epicuro 64.672
- #61 La Penultima (this place) 64.672
- #61 La Taberna Lupulo 64.672
- #61 Machete 64.672
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The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 Epicuro 64.672
- #61 La Penultima 64.672
- #61 La Taberna Lupulo (this place) 64.672
- #61 Machete 64.672
- #61 Mai Pen Rai 64.672
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Rank 61. Machete
Upscale Cocktail Bar
Cocktails made with beets and carrots sound like a farmer's market dare, but Machete pulls them off alongside the classics at this upscale cocktail bar on Calle Cerra. The bar food punches well above its role, with octopus and cochinita pibil tacos doing serious work. The back patio is a quiet bonus in a neighborhood built for standing on the sidewalk. Get there early if you want a seat, because the artists and industry crowd fills this place fast.
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 La Penultima 64.672
- #61 La Taberna Lupulo 64.672
- #61 Machete (this place) 64.672
- #61 Mai Pen Rai 64.672
- #61 Oriundo 64.672
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Rank 61. Mai Pen Rai
Southeast Asian
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 La Taberna Lupulo 64.672
- #61 Machete 64.672
- #61 Mai Pen Rai (this place) 64.672
- #61 Oriundo 64.672
- #61 Peko Peko 64.672
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A monthly prix-fixe dinner series tucked behind another restaurant, Oriundo runs on Instagram announcements and sells out fast enough to feel like a secret. The chef builds each menu around Puerto Rico's forgotten ingredients, breadfruit, Caribbean land crab, and whatever guest chefs from across the region bring through the door. Menus cover omnivores, pescatarians, and vegetarians, with wine pairings alongside.
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 La Taberna Lupulo 64.672
- #61 Machete 64.672
- #61 Mai Pen Rai 64.672
- #61 Oriundo (this place) 64.672
- #61 Peko Peko 64.672
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Rank 61. Peko Peko
Japanese Noodle Shop
The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #61. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #61 La Taberna Lupulo 64.672
- #61 Machete 64.672
- #61 Mai Pen Rai 64.672
- #61 Oriundo 64.672
- #61 Peko Peko (this place) 64.672
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Rank 71. Vía Láctea Scoop Shop
Dessert
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
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Rank 72. El Burén de Lula
Afro-Boricua Caribbean
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Abel Mendoza
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Abel Mendoza