Restaraunt help!!!

[Cruisechic470]

I am looking for affordable, non-touristy restaraunts that my family and I can eat at during our pre-cruise stay. We've been to senor frogs so many times, as well as another mexican restaraunt. Many people recommend La Bombonera, has anyone ever been here? How's the food, what do they have to eat? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

[Carnival Game]

Word is that La Bombonera isn't really a dinner place, but more for breakfast & lunch. They're supposed to have really good coffee and bakery.

 

I, myself, was thinking of going to Senor Frogs for dinner. Is the food good or is it really more of a rowdy bar?

[lovetocruise99]

It's more of a rowdy bar. I made the mistake of taking my child there one evening for dinner since we were exhausted and staying next door at the Sheraton. While we were eating, everyone in the entire place started shouting for us to stand up in our chairs to join them in the silly dance they were doing. They wouldn't stop shouting until I stood up in my chair, feeling absolutely ridiculous. The partying goes on until very late at night.

[derfp]

If you liked Senor Frogs you could trythe Hard Rock. We were in Old San Juan last November and tried Cafe Puerto Rico...it is in Christopher Columbus Square, several blocks from Senor Frogs. Many locals eat there....the food is fantastic and very reasonable ($15-30 per person depending upon drinks, appetisers,deserts etc).

[Carnival Game]

Thanks, lovetocruise. My son and I really don't like all that ruckus. We'll pass on Senor Frogs.

[Island Annie]

Two of my favorite places for dinner in OSJ are The ParrotClub & Lamalliquana. Both serve authenic PR dishes as well as fresh seafood and tropical/Caribbean fare. Both are located within walking distance of the cruise ship piers.

[karen&roy]

Word is that La Bombonera isn't really a dinner place, but more for breakfast & lunch. They're supposed to have really good coffee and bakery.

 

I, myself, was thinking of going to Senor Frogs for dinner. Is the food good or is it really more of a rowdy bar?

 

Its a rowdy bar for partying. I like it there but not to eat ;)

[karen&roy]

Wanted to try something different so we ate at cafe amapola in Old San Juan. Its between the 2 forts looking over the water. Good food and good cocktails. You can take the shuttle bus and they have a stop right in front. Not a tourist trap but a nic cafe www.cafeamaploa.com

Eat upstairs on the patio...great view!!:D

[Carnival Game]

Nothing comes up on that page.

[Tex_Jen]

That's because it's a typo. Should be http://www.cafeamapola.com. I hope they are much better than the last time I went. Service was awful and I vowed never to return.

 

Jen

[Carnival Game]

I read to avoid that particular neighborhood at night so I'll pass.

[zipmom]

Try heading to the Isla Verde neighborhood and go to The Metropol, local cuisine, local patrons and excellent food - also Mi Casita in the same area but not as good, IMO.

[harry0]

We love El Jiberalta(sp)for dinner, nothing fancy-just good food at a good price- La Bombonera is a must for breakfast.

[Cruisechic470]

Thanks for all the quick responses.

 

Harry0, Where is El Jiberalta, can you give me any more information?

[harry0]

Here is the addresss

El Jibarito

280 Sol Street, Old San Juan

San Juan, PR 00901

(787) 725-8375

 

I copied and pasted it from a previous post

 

Here are some reviews

http://escape.topuertorico.com/pr-bin/diningreviews.cgi?dinid=DIN0015

[rcelie]

http://www.eljibaritopr.com/

http://www.restauranteraices.com/

 

10 BEST

http://www.10best.com/San_Juan/Restaurants/Puerto_Rican/Amadeus_Cafe_Restaurant_San_Juan_BID_41401/

[dfb]

We love Cafe Mallorca and also El Jibarito. Here is a link to our journal entry for that day. Photos included of both restaurants. Enjoy, Debbie

http://journals.aol.com/dfriia/circle-south-america-2008-aboard/entries/2008/03/02/day-58---march-1-2008---san-juan-puerto-rico/1805

[Cruisechic470]

Thanks everyone!!!!

[taffNo1]

Hi

Hope someone can help, We arrive in OSJ at about 8pm on sunday, has anyone any suggestions for a decent meal somewhere near the sheraton.

Thanks

[Quench]

We love Cafe Mallorca and also El Jibarito. Here is a link to our journal entry for that day. Photos included of both restaurants. Enjoy, Debbie

http://journals.aol.com/dfriia/circle-south-america-2008-aboard/entries/2008/03/02/day-58---march-1-2008---san-juan-puerto-rico/1805

 

 

Is this far from the cruise terminal? Thanks for the journal an pics

[dfb]

Both are within walking distance. Maybe 15 minutes to get to either from the OSJ cruise piers. Of course, it is uphill going, but it is downhill on the way back! Debbie

 

Cafe Mallorca - 300 Calle San Francisco - right on a small square

280 Calle del Sol between Calle San Justo and right before Calle Tanca