Carolina Restaurants

This is Puerto Rican cuisine at its best. Attended personally by its owner Jesús Pérez, this fonda has an excellent Mofongo, a plantain treat. The house drink called 'The Chichaíto' is worth the trip, as it contains several sec... more

A sense of cachet and style is very pronounced at this restaurant, a fact that's somewhat surprising considering its out-of-the-way location. Part of its allure derives from a sophisticated blend of Caribbean cuisines th... more

This place offers exceptional value in its homemade pastries, well-stuffed sandwiches, and endless cups of coffee -- and it has done so since 1902. Its atmosphere evokes turn-of-the-20th-century Castille transplanted to... more

Parrot Club is one of the most sought-after restaurants in Old San Juan. This bistro and bar serves Nuevo Latino cuisine that blends traditional Puerto Rican cookery with Spanish, Taíno, and African influences. It's set... more

Devoted exclusively to 'la cocina criolla', this starchy cuisine developed on the island a century ago. The traditional specialties include Omofongos (green plantains stuffed with veal, chicken, shrimp or pork) and Arroz con Po... more

At one of San Juan's hottest restaurants, the decor has been compared to that of a bordello in Old San Francisco. You pass through the beaded curtains into a world of red ceilings, fringed lamps, and gilded mirrors. The... more

San Juan's oldest restaurant, founded in 1848, is tucked into a courtyard enclosed in glass with arches and antique wall clocks. The interiors are pale pink and feature ceiling fans. On the menu, little has changed since the re... more

This is one of the most elegant Italian restaurants in San Juan, with a courtyard containing covered tables. It's located in a 3-century-old town house, a short walk uphill from Catedral de San Juan. The entrance is fill... more

Kasalta is a traditional restaurant and bakery showcasing a mix of Spanish, Puerto Rican, and Cuban cuisines. Its quality makes it an outstanding establishment. The décor is unpretentious, cafeteria-style and features a large c... more

This is the third and final addition to a trio of restaurants, each within a few steps of each other, and each dauntingly stylish, that are owned by the same investors. The location is at the bottom of Calle Fortaleza, i... more