The Best Places in East Santurce
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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: 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · Francis Guzmán
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Talento Emergente · Francis Guzmán
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · Francis Guzmán
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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
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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: Ganador · Mixología con Identidad · Aramis Castillo
- 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 Ganador · Mixología con Identidad · Aramis Castillo
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Innovación y Fusión Creativa · Mario Pagán
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Rank 4. 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
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Winner · America's Classics: South
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The awards
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Ruben Guzman
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The awards
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Lucia Merino
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Lucia Merino
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Rank 8. Bóveda Chef Carol Reyes
Spanish
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Carol Reyes
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Rank 9. 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
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Rank 9. La Bodeguita de Manolo
Spanish
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
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The awards
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Rank 13. Vía Láctea Scoop Shop
Dessert
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery