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Cafe Puerto Rico

208 O'Donnel Plaza Colon, San Juan, Puerto Rico
(787) 724-2281
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Ranked #20 of 427 restaurants in San Juan
Cuisines: Caribbean
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Miami Beach, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

If you want some local food this is a great place. The service, drinks and food were great. We were a party of 8 and noone had a single complaint. There is not much to the decor but we were there for the food and drinks. We started with the sampler appetizer with everything deep fried so how could it... More

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Owensboro, Kentucky
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56 reviews 56 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Small place crowded and noisy, but it doesn't matter because the food is excellent, good service and a mix of locals and tourists make this place interesting, it was worth the wait, it is very popular and the wait could be long but they move the tables quick.

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See 7 more reviews by Mariacjones for San Juan
Narragansett, Rhode Island
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

My husband and I walked to Old San Juan from LaConcha. We were going to have lunch at the Convento but it did not fit our mood. The receptionist recommended this little gem of a restaurant. We were able to hosey a table outside so we could people watch. I had my first Mafongo with skirt steak.. I will crave... More

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Virginia Beach, VA
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Visited on the recommendation of our hotel staff and very pleased. On a busy Friday night, we had to wait for a table, but walked around the corner to another place for a drink and the host called us when our table was ready. We enjoyed mofongo, and the waitress was great. Highly recommend.

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New York City, New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

Some of the best local food we had on our trip. Hugh portions at a really great price. Had to wait twenty minutes for a table but it was well worth it!

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See 7 more reviews by Houstan for San Juan
Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We were looking for a restaurant serving typical local food. This had been recommended by our cab driver one night, and also by a waitress at another restaurant. All tables were full when we arrived, but we had only a short wait until one opened. Food choices were abundant and reasonably priced. Quality was great. All of us were happy... More

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Jupiter, FL
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The Mofongo was very good and the black bean soup was too. The had a cute patio area out front, but it was full when we were there and didn't want to wait. The atmosphere inside was nice and the servers were friendly and quick.

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wisconsin
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63 reviews 63 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Stopped here for dinner with my son as he was in PR for business and I got to come along=) He travels here for business a few times a year and wanted to eat here again. Well he wasn't impressed this time and said his meal was just ok. Mine was bland as well. He had the chicken with rice... More

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See 14 more reviews by SFluvs2travel for San Juan
New York, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I went here with friends and we sat outside on the sidewalk. It was recommended to us by a stranger on the street, and I am glad we listened! This was my first taste of mofongo and I loved it! We each got different kinds (garlic chicken and sweet plantains for me) and each of them was terrific. The service... More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

My wife and I went to this restaurant our first day in San Juan. Talk about a lasting first impression. The restaurant itself is fairly small but the portions that you receive are surely not. The food is absolutely fantastic and the service is outstanding. Whenever we come back to San Juan this will certainly be one of the places... More

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