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Princesa Cocina y Cultura
Location: Old San Juan
Princesa Cocina y Cultura is the first gastobar to open in Old San Juan. It specializes in crafting traditional dishes combined with international and Caribbean flavors. The restaurant is surrounded by magical trees and offers a robust cocktail menu featuring a variety of rums from local distillers.

Marmalade
Location: Not specified
Merging Contemporary French, Caribbean, and Spanish cuisine with eclectic techniques, Marmalade is one of the most exciting culinary destinations in Puerto Rico. Chef Peter Schintler breaks kitchen trends with a new vision of what a restaurant can be, working with Puerto Rican farmers to take advantage of local produce in a sustainable way.

1919
Location: Inside the historic Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
The food at this upscale restaurant isn’t just farm-to-table — it’s ocean-to-table. Executive Chef Juan José Cuevas’ menu is full of sophisticated dishes, from crispy grain salad to braised veal cheeks over an apio polenta, passionfruit curd, coconut ganache, and pineapple-cilantro sorbet.

Cayo Caribe
Location: Not specified
A friendly eatery where creole and seafood dominate the menu, Cayo Caribe serves up quality ingredients and deep, layered flavors in every plate. From savory mofongo with lobster to mahi mahi tacos to arroz mamposteao and chuletas (pork chops), this restaurant offers home-cooked Puerto Rican cuisine at its finest.

Cocina Abierta
Location: Heart of the Condado
The menu takes an open-minded approach to food, sourcing flavors from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and beyond. Located in the heart of the Condado, this lively, modern spot is close to many popular hotels — perfect for walking off a big dinner.

Areyto Modern Cuisine By Chef Jason González
Location: Heart of Santurce
Curated by the talented local chef Jason González, this establishment offers a delightful fusion of unique Puerto Rican flavors with international influences. Be sure not to miss the corned beef croquettes, the explosive flavors of the Boricua lo mein, or the mouthwatering arepas.

La Casita Blanca
Location: Santurce
With a delightfully old-school setting in Santurce, this restaurant will not only satisfy your taste buds but warm your soul. Every day, a list of 10 to 12 Puerto Rican dishes are posted on a whiteboard, with items like stewed beef with rice and beans, codfish and mashed root vegetables, and crabmeat gazpacho waiting to fill your belly.

Vianda
Location: Not specified
Recently selected as one of the 20 Best New Restaurants in America by the James Beard Foundation, Vianda has quickly made a name for itself in San Juan's culinary scene since opening in 2017. Vianda's evolving, farm-to-table menu leans on local ingredients to blend cuisines in exciting ways.

Epicuro
Location: Heart of Santurce
Highlighting a monthly-changing menu that pays tribute to the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from across Puerto Rico, it stands as the premier destination for experiencing exquisite Caribbean-infused and global cuisine. The exclusive 12-seat counter provides an intimate dining experience with an open kitchen, allowing guests to interact with Boricua chef Antonio Perez as he crafts a five-course tasting menu filled with vibrant flavors.