Top Restaurants in San Juan
Top 7 Mexican food in San Juan, Caribbean
Find out what Mexican restaurants to try in San Juan. The festive city of San Juan is the perfect place to experience true Puerto Rican culture. Get to know its roots by exploring the vibrant neighborhood of El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan), which consists mostly of Spanish colonial buildings. Flesh out your self-guided history lesson with a visit to El Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a 16th century citadel that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then reward yourself with a cooling dip at Luquillo or Carolina Beach, then a tasty tour of the Bacardi rum plant.
Things to do in San Juan
7. Tacos & Tequila
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
Tacos & Tequila is the first establishment of its kind launched in partnership with Tequila Patron. The tacos are the star of the restaurant and its menu, designed by Executive Chef Juan Jose Cuevas, includes eight varieties of these Mexican delights, lik
Reviewed By betterwithrosie
This place is in walking distance from the Condado Vanderbilt hotel where I was staying. I went by myself and the waitress (Keyana or something close to that) got me a great table on front of the ocean. I ordered a skinny margarita, one shrimp taco, and one fried fish taco. It was hard to eat because the tortillas were soft and small and tore when you picked up the taco. The fish taco was not that great and lacked flavor. The shrimp taco was on point I also ordered the chocolate mousse brownie dessert which was a large portion and very yummy. My waitress was attentive and provided great service to me. I would recommend the shrimp tacos! Cute little outdoor area, good place to go at sunset.
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6. Greengos Caribbean Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 773 reviews
Fun bar with the biggest tequila selection on the island. The best happy hour in Old San Juan. Great food and amazing staff. Come join us for some tequila and beer
Reviewed By Jamaica H
Fun Cantina in Old San Juan. We were shopping and it started raining a little so we decided it was time for some lunch. You HAVE to have the nachos! I had the fish tacos, because like all food I have to have what I usually have... and they were VERY good... BUT my husband had the nachos with steak and THEY WERE SO GOOD! LIKE AMAZING! I never get nachos, but I would have a whole plate to myself next time!! I did more than my fair share of helping him finish them off!
5. La B de Burro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 317 reviews
Decoracion basada en las caracteristicas del personaje/luchador Burro. Todo esta friamente calculado para crear un espacio unico en su clase y seguir provocando la creatividad de nuestros invitados.
Reviewed By dorsalmo
Staff was very friendly and helpful. When they heard I had never tried ceviche, they gave me a larger serving. (It was quite good but HUGE.) There are only a handful of tables in the entire place, but don't let that discourage you. Great service and food.
4. Acapulco Taqueria Mexicana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 280 reviews
Acapulco is a small fast casual, family owned, restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. We offer a true and genuine outlook on Mexican food. Corner San Miguel & Loiza.
Reviewed By DaRichtberg
Ok, so you are visiting San Juan, but you want authentic Mexican food. You gotta hit this place. Today for lunch had apastor, cochinito pibil, and asada tacos. Fresh fruit juice...place is legit! Homemade hotsauces are killer also. Try the red one...coconut, something...oh........its GOOD!
3. La Madre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 417 reviews
We are a small, locally owned business offering high quality meals cooked with the best ingredients. A very intimate space to enjoy lunch or dinner, and now brunch on the weekends. Fresh fruit juices, mimosas & margaritas, premium coffee and great music m
Reviewed By Manuelq57
Went here for a placid Sunday Brunch and was very satisfied with the experience and the food.This is not a large restaurant but sufficient in size for the crowd it gets. Comfortable, relatively peaceful and with a lot of warmth, the ambiance is complemented with a good staff, quick with a smile and affable.The food was very good. From huevos rancheros to mexican eggs and others, the food was well seasoned, tasty and pleasant to the eyes. Prices are reasonable for the type of food (mexican and in the Old San Juan Area), which is a great plus in this areaq.Worth the visit for brunch.
2. Vagon
Overall Ratings
5 based on 221 reviews
Vagón is a Mexican restaurant with Tex-Mex and SoCal influences with lots of flavor. Come and join us for a fun outdoor seating environment.
Reviewed By isisandosiris121696
The absolute best Tacos, Burritos, Nachos, Quesadillas and Margaritas on the island of Puerto Rico and possibly the Caribbean. Whether it be beef, pork, chicken or fish get your mouth ready for an explosion of flavor. Moderate prices, great service, friendly clientele and clean, fresh environment. You can't go wrong. Enjoy.
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1. Kabanas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 643 reviews
Nice indoor/outdoor relaxed environment. Just one step from the sidewalk. Short distance from all the best hotels in Condado! Comfortable and convenient. Our food is local and fresh, our fish is right off the coast of Puerto Rico and is delivered daily! C
Reviewed By Kynlia
Found this place while looking for "Taco Tuesdays" and I was absolutely NOT disappointed! House tacos for $2.22, and these are seriously unique. I was in San Juan for business for 4 weeks straight and I visited this restaurant at least 4 times. The food is consistent, the drinks are balanced, and the service is friendly. I even managed to get myself remembered by consistently ordering tamarind lemonade, which is only on the menu due for a typo.
