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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 strongest first
- AAA Three Diamonds
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Ganador · Servicio con Pasión
- Premios Nacionales de Gastronomía Nominado · Gastronomía Satisfactoria · José Santaella
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Eater The 26 Best Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico
One number, weighted & current 86
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Tuna skewers
“His menu is filled with must-try dishes like tuna skewers, crispy artisanal morcilla (blood sausage), fried red snapper with cilantro mojo and tostones, goat cheese quesadillas, and a pastelón del día.”
Eater -
Morcilla
“His menu is filled with must-try dishes like tuna skewers, crispy artisanal morcilla (blood sausage), fried red snapper with cilantro mojo and tostones, goat cheese quesadillas, and a pastelón del día.”
Eater -
Fried red snapper
“His menu is filled with must-try dishes like tuna skewers, crispy artisanal morcilla (blood sausage), fried red snapper with cilantro mojo and tostones, goat cheese quesadillas, and a pastelón del día.”
Eater -
Guava and cream cheese budín
“Don’t miss the creamy guava and cream cheese budín for dessert.”
Eater
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