Summary
Condado is San Juan’s hippest, trendiest enclave. This ritzy neighborhood is home to world-class boutiques, chic resort hotels, bars and clubs, and outstanding restaurants that range from refined local cuisine to inventive and elegant fusion fare. Acclaimed chefs have their flagship restaurants in Condado.
Check out these five restaurants that are worth a visit the next time you are in Condado.
1919
Address: 1055 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
Phone: +1 787-724-1919
Set in the historic and opulent Vanderbilt Hotel, which lay dormant for many years before it was restored to its former glory, 1919 is eclectic and sophisticated. The restaurant mixes the farm-to-table concept with Puerto Rican flavors, using local, artisanal products that feature flavor-forward fresh foods with a contemporary flair. The wild king salmon confit with an herb pistou is a popular favorite from the menu.
Blonda
Address: 1504 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00911, Puerto Rico
Phone: +1 787-993-5710
Come for the brunch and return for the artisanal pizza, homemade pasta, or fresh seafood. For brunch, Nutella french toast and huevos rancheros tempt the palate in an airy cafe with sleek wood tables and a boisterous crowd.
Yerba Buena
Address: 1350 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00933, Puerto Rico
Phone: +1 787-721-5706
At Yerba Buena, the menu is Cuban to the core, featuring classics like ropa vieja (shredded marinated beef with peppers) and picadillo (seasoned ground beef). This restaurant masterfully shows how Cuban dishes closely relate to Puerto Rican style cooking. The two islands share commonalities such as sofrito, which is a base of peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, and a love for seafood.
Buenos Ayres
Address: 35 C. Caoba, San Juan, 00913, Puerto Rico
Phone: +1 787-725-1818
If you are in the mood for steak, then an Argentinian steakhouse is probably what you are looking for. Buenos Ayres offers a fusion of Argentinean cuisine and criollo food, which has Puerto Rican roots. The restaurant serves cuts of meat like bife de chorizo (sirloin) and bife de vacio (flank steak). If the parrilla (or grill) isn’t your preference, try the pastas or the Argentinean empanadas. Save room for the dulce de leche crepes.
Kasalta
Address: 1966 McLeary Ave, San Juan, 00911, Puerto Rico
Phone: +1 787-727-7340
One of Puerto Rico’s well-known panaderías, or bakeries, Kasalta is not about sophisticated dining or an elegant setting. Instead, this bakery and gourmet shop is an ideal neighborhood spot for classic Puerto Rican food for breakfast or lunch.
