Puerto Rico Guidbook
My person guidebook on things to do in Puerto Rico, secret spots to visit, and great restaurants/bars in the San Juan area.
Kudough's is located on the same block as my apartment and serve great food, beers, coffee, and best of all doughnuts!
15 locals recommend
Kudough's Donuts & Coffee Bar
1503 Calle LoízaKudough's is located on the same block as my apartment and serve great food, beers, coffee, and best of all doughnuts!
MUSA is located on the same block as my apartment and their food is amazing. It's a must visit!
84 locals recommend
MUSA
613 C. CerraMUSA is located on the same block as my apartment and their food is amazing. It's a must visit!
Lima is a Peruvian restaurant located on the same block as my apartment. If you're looking for a finer dining experience, Lima is the place to visit!
Lima 634
Avenida Manuel Fernández JuncosLima is a Peruvian restaurant located on the same block as my apartment. If you're looking for a finer dining experience, Lima is the place to visit!
Gustos is down the block from my apartment and serves third wave coffee and delicious food. If you're looking for Puerto Rican coffee before you begin your day, visit Gustos.
42 locals recommend
Gustos Coffee Co. Miramar
950 PR-25Gustos is down the block from my apartment and serves third wave coffee and delicious food. If you're looking for Puerto Rican coffee before you begin your day, visit Gustos.
Watusi is a local bar 2 blocks away from my apartment and is at the epicenter of the art district!
You may recognize this bar from the Netflix Original "She's Gotta Have It!"
Every Thursday, they have live Plena and Bomba music and is a very popular bar for locals during the weekend.
58 locals recommend
Esquina El Watusi
801 Cll Elisa CerraWatusi is a local bar 2 blocks away from my apartment and is at the epicenter of the art district!
You may recognize this bar from the Netflix Original "She's Gotta Have It!"
Every Thursday, they have live Plena and Bomba music and is a very popular bar for locals during the weekend.
A brand new restaurant located on the same street as my apartment. They have great food and a full bar!
11 locals recommend
PROLE Cocina & Barra
A brand new restaurant located on the same street as my apartment. They have great food and a full bar!
A great Mexican restaurant on the same street as my apartment. If you're in the mood for tacos or a quesadilla, make sure to stop by.
23 locals recommend
El Axolote
622 C. CerraA great Mexican restaurant on the same street as my apartment. If you're in the mood for tacos or a quesadilla, make sure to stop by.
A small food truck located on the same street as my apartment. The previously abandoned lot was recently converted into a food truck lot that serves Mexican street food.
NO eS Igual Foodtruck
629 Calle CerraA small food truck located on the same street as my apartment. The previously abandoned lot was recently converted into a food truck lot that serves Mexican street food.
Located down the block from my apartment, Miramar Food Truck Park is exactly what is sounds like! They have several foods to choose from including dumplings, burgers, bubble tea, and a truck that serves just beers/alcohol. Definitely stop by for a quick bite.
53 locals recommend
Miramar Food Truck Park
1006 Av. de la ConstituciónLocated down the block from my apartment, Miramar Food Truck Park is exactly what is sounds like! They have several foods to choose from including dumplings, burgers, bubble tea, and a truck that serves just beers/alcohol. Definitely stop by for a quick bite.
San Pedro is one of my favorite coffee shops in the area! They are purely a third wave cafe and serve amazing food. This is a must visit, no exceptions!
51 locals recommend
Hacienda San Pedro
318 C. De DiegoSan Pedro is one of my favorite coffee shops in the area! They are purely a third wave cafe and serve amazing food. This is a must visit, no exceptions!
Only a 5 minute walk from my apartment, La Hacienda is a gourmet grocery store with an espresso bar that serves Hacienda San Pedro's famous coffee, a great selection of wines and beers, fresh food, and also has plenty of outdoor seating.
It also has free parking!
9 locals recommend
La Hacienda
Avenue de DiegoOnly a 5 minute walk from my apartment, La Hacienda is a gourmet grocery store with an espresso bar that serves Hacienda San Pedro's famous coffee, a great selection of wines and beers, fresh food, and also has plenty of outdoor seating.
It also has free parking!
Located down the block from my apartment and in the epicenter of the art district, El Patio De Solé serves traditional Puerto Rican food in a beautiful and artsy restaurant. They also serve Cuatro Sombras coffee!
12 locals recommend
El Patio De Solé
Calle Fernandez JuncosLocated down the block from my apartment and in the epicenter of the art district, El Patio De Solé serves traditional Puerto Rican food in a beautiful and artsy restaurant. They also serve Cuatro Sombras coffee!
El NIE is a 5 minute walk from my apartment and in the art district. It's a large local bar with live music, two bars, DJ's and plenty of seating.
32 locals recommend
EL NIE BAR
1013 Av. Las PalmasEl NIE is a 5 minute walk from my apartment and in the art district. It's a large local bar with live music, two bars, DJ's and plenty of seating.
A Mexican-Rican food truck located across the street from Walmart. They serve food late night and deliver!
El Kallao
Calle CorchadoA Mexican-Rican food truck located across the street from Walmart. They serve food late night and deliver!
Pública is a cultural center that is only a 2 minute walk from my apartment. It's a great place to buy and appreciate local art, eat at the restaurant that serves locally-sourced food, and attend art events.
Pública
1057 PR-25Pública is a cultural center that is only a 2 minute walk from my apartment. It's a great place to buy and appreciate local art, eat at the restaurant that serves locally-sourced food, and attend art events.
Bar La Unidad
562 C. CuevillasAn upscale bar with expertly crafted drinks.
Yam Burger
621 Av. de la ConstituciónA burger spot close to my apartment with plenty of outdoor seating.
A gay bar in Santurce with go-go dancers, two bars, great music, and a backroom.
6 locals recommend
SX The Club
1204 Av. de la ConstituciónA gay bar in Santurce with go-go dancers, two bars, great music, and a backroom.
A gay bar with drag queens, go-go dancers, great music, and three bars! Best to visit after 11 PM.
17 locals recommend
Circo Bar
650 C. CondadoA gay bar with drag queens, go-go dancers, great music, and three bars! Best to visit after 11 PM.
The heart and soul of Santurce is La Placita. It's a produce market during the day that turns into a massive street party on weekends after 8 PM. It's the perfect place to bar hop, have a late night bite, and dance at clubs.
604 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosThe heart and soul of Santurce is La Placita. It's a produce market during the day that turns into a massive street party on weekends after 8 PM. It's the perfect place to bar hop, have a late night bite, and dance at clubs.
An upscale reservation-only Puerto Rican restaurant located at La Placita and owned my world-renown chef Jose Santaella.
163 locals recommend
Santaella
219 C. CanalsAn upscale reservation-only Puerto Rican restaurant located at La Placita and owned my world-renown chef Jose Santaella.
Upscale restaurant in Condado operated by Michelin Star-rated Executive Chef Juan José Cuevas.
39 locals recommend
1919 Restaurant
1055 Ashford AveUpscale restaurant in Condado operated by Michelin Star-rated Executive Chef Juan José Cuevas.
Calle Loíza is competing with Condado to become the new restaurant district. Multiple bakeries, cafés restaurants, and shops line this block.
22 locals recommend
Calle Loíza
Calle LoízaCalle Loíza is competing with Condado to become the new restaurant district. Multiple bakeries, cafés restaurants, and shops line this block.
The original food court yard and one of the most trendiest spots in Santurce. They have plenty of options to choose from as well as a cafe, popsicle truck, beers/alcohol, fries, burgers, tacos, and croquettes.
The lot is lined with cool-water misters to keep you cool and has a stage for live music/events.
224 locals recommend
Lote 23
1552 PR-25The original food court yard and one of the most trendiest spots in Santurce. They have plenty of options to choose from as well as a cafe, popsicle truck, beers/alcohol, fries, burgers, tacos, and croquettes.
The lot is lined with cool-water misters to keep you cool and has a stage for live music/events.
La Fortaleza is the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The structure is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina. It is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New World.
Located in Old San Juan, it is a 10 minute bus/Uber ride from my apartment.
85 locals recommend
La Fortaleza
63 C. de la FortalezaLa Fortaleza is the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The structure is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina. It is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New World.
Located in Old San Juan, it is a 10 minute bus/Uber ride from my apartment.
A landmark abandoned building with a mural of the Puerto Rican flag on the door. It's a great place for photos and to learn a little about Puerto Rican history.
Puerta de la Bandera Historical Landmark
A landmark abandoned building with a mural of the Puerto Rican flag on the door. It's a great place for photos and to learn a little about Puerto Rican history.
La Factoria is a massive speakeasy that survived the Prohibition Era. It is worthy enough to dedicate an entire night to partying in the 5 room bar.
369 locals recommend
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánLa Factoria is a massive speakeasy that survived the Prohibition Era. It is worthy enough to dedicate an entire night to partying in the 5 room bar.
El Morro is a national landmark and also a United Nations declared World Heritage Site.
You can spend hours exploring this massive fortress and the surrounding area.
492 locals recommend
El Morro
Calle BeneficenciaEl Morro is a national landmark and also a United Nations declared World Heritage Site.
You can spend hours exploring this massive fortress and the surrounding area.
El Boricua is located in the university district and a great place to visit on Thursdays (student night). The entire neighborhood is packed with students who bar hop on the last night of studying.
32 locals recommend
El Boricua Rio Piedras
5 C. SaldañaEl Boricua is located in the university district and a great place to visit on Thursdays (student night). The entire neighborhood is packed with students who bar hop on the last night of studying.