We went to El Farolito on 21 March 2012 and it was under construction without any notice stating when it would reopen. So take your chance. More

My boyfriend and I had previously read on trip advisor that El Farolito was highly recommended--and we couldn't agree more! We went to it on our last night in Old San Juan and spent around 5 hours there playing chess on the bar's counter. The bartender was also so sweet and very friendly. It was such a blast and I... More

El Farolito has the best mofongo in Old San Juan (get the yuca, so flaky and delicious!) The waitstaff is phenomenal - always ready with a suggestion and bawdy tale. For a nightcap, try their Chichaito - and be sure to ask for the name translation. Perhaps best of all, this locals-loved bar is overlooked by most of the cruise-goers,... More

My boyfriend and me stumbled upon this bar- and boy are we happy we did! It's a local bar that caters to ppl living/working/studying in old san juan. But when u walk in- the last thing u feel like is an outsider. The owner, bartender and regulars there embraced us like their own. It felt like we had been going... More

Great local bar to get the flavor of Old San Juan. We started our night there every night and most of the time ended there as well. Owner is great. A MUST visit if in Old San Juan. More

I was walking down the streets looking for the seaport and I just pass near it. It was love at first sight, I couldn't miss the opportunity to enter. A bohemian style bar... Artistic & Intimate! (Good prices too!) It would be impossible for our inner traveler and poet not being inspired here. More

My husband and I stumbled across this locals only bar while wandering the streets of Old San Juan one rainy afternoon. The two of us enjoyed a flight of local aged rums and chatted with the amiable bartender until the rain slacked. He said the bar was a favorite of local artists and writers. The decor seemed to reflect the... More

Just when my boyfriend and I thought that Old San Juan had completely given it up to the cruise ships and fried food we found El Farolito at the end of the night after looking and searching up and down every street in Old San Juan. It was like looking at a mirage...almost passed right by it, when we looked... More