Lunch in San Juan

[eng4]

Can someone please suggest a place to eat lunch in Jan? Nervous about eating off the ship (safety and getting sick)

[alfaeric]

[quote name='eng4']Can someone please suggest a place to eat lunch in Jan? Nervous about eating off the ship (safety and getting sick)[/QUOTE]

Don't be nervous. Unless you get sick eating in towns like Ann Arbor, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, etc...

And since there are so many tourists, it's safe, too.

The issue is more what kind of food you want.

[PORT ROYAL]

[quote name='eng4']Can someone please suggest a place to eat lunch in Jan? Nervous about eating off the ship (safety and getting sick)[/QUOTE]

Marmalade has never failed - Ask for a booth when booking
[url]http://www.marmaladepr.com/[/url]

[Sunny AZ Girl]

We are thinking of going to the [URL="http://oofrestaurantsnews.businesscatalyst.com/parrot-club.html"]Parrot Club[/URL] for authentic ambiance and Puerto Rican flavor. The menu online is the dinner menu. The manager sent me the lunch menu which is more moderately priced and good for lunch. It has sandwiches in addition to authentic entrees.

Here is part of the menu:

[B][SIZE="4"]Sandwiches & Wraps (till 4pm)[/SIZE][/B]

Nuevo Cubano Sandwich o Wrap
roasted pork, country ham, gruyere cheese, pickles,
and mustard on a ciabatta roll or wrap 13

The Parrot Club Burger
cheddar cheese, bacon, homeade steak sauce, con
papitas ( fries ) 14

Crispy Chicken BLT on Brioche
crispy fried chicken breast sandwich with swiss
cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato, served on a
buttered brioche bun with fries 14

The Parrot Club's Veggie Wrap
con mixed greens y tostones 13

Rico Cubano Burger
Big 10 oz. all beef burger topped with roasted pork,
ham, bacon and swiss cheese, served with fries 18

Tender Grilled Chicken Wrap
avocado spread, chopped salad and crunchy plantain
12

[B][SIZE="4"]Specialty Dishes (all day)[/SIZE][/B]

Pork Carne Frita
classic marinated pork carne frita with pickled onions,
amarillos, rice n' beans and cilantro mojo 21

Caribbean Spiced Grouper
pan seared mero con fresh corn and crab meat salsa
fresca y batata mameya croquette 26

Pinchos de Pollo con Mofongo
bbq'd chicken breast pinchos with our signature
mofongo y mojo verde 19

Pan Seared Camarones con Arroz Chifa
seared shrimp con peruvian style crab and chorizo stir
fried rice 26

Latino Marinated Grilled Sirloin Flap Steak
flavorful and juicy, sliced and served with cilantro
chimichurri and potato amarillo hash 24

Mero en Papillote (healthy selection low fat -
low sodium)
limon scented grouper, baked en papillote con recao y
red peppers, served with steamed pumpkin, potatoes
and haricot vert 22

Also appetizers, salads and desserts are available - in addition to drink selelctions. But this gives you an idea.

San Juan is part of the US, so subject to the same health laws as other parts of the US. You don't have to worry about getting sick at a San Juan restaurant.

[bouhunter]

There is no need to worry about health or safety in Old San Juan. Enjoy:)

El Patio De Sam is an option for lunch I'd recommend. There are LOTS of restaurants to choose from.

[bouhunter]

[quote name='eng4']Can someone please suggest a place to eat lunch in Jan? Nervous about eating off the ship (safety and getting sick)[/quote]

There is no need to worry about health or safety in Old San Juan. We LOOK FORWARD to eating off the ship there:D

An option I'd recommend for lunch would be El Patio De Sam.

Parrot Club is OK too, probably more expensive. It's not really any more "authentic" then anywhere else in Old San Juan. Except maybe Wendy's and Burger King:)

[francelly]

Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of USA and is regulated by the same agencies that regulate restaurants in USA. Even the water is safe to drink. In Old San Juan you are going to find plenty of authentic restaurants, I like one named Mojitos. Very nice inside and food is really good. Haven't tried the one you mentioned, but the menu looks Cuban to me. You can't go wrong with any, food in PR is very flavorful. Good luck!

[RachelG]

I wouldn't worry about getting sick or safety either one more than I would worry about it at home. The Old Town is very safe to walk around in. And the food regulations, etc are the same as in the US since it is a US territory.

[sail7seas]

[B]We've been going to San Juan for over 40 years, eaten a great many meals there and walked the streets in safety all those visits.

Use the normal common sense you use anywhere.
Don't wear flashy jewelry on the street, watch your pocketbook/wallet as you would anywhere, don't show a large fist full of cash.

Go and enjoy. San Juan is terrific IMO

[/B]

[OCruisers]

[quote name='bouhunter']There is no need to worry about health or safety in Old San Juan. We LOOK FORWARD to eating off the ship there:D

An option I'd recommend for lunch would be El Patio De Sam.

Parrot Club is OK too, probably more expensive. [/QUOTE]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"]We like both of these as well! :D

LuLu
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