Natalia’s guidebook
Food scene
Great place to have a big brunch, beware it gets very busy on the weekends. Coffee bar, variety of mimosas and refreshing drinks, meals are so big that you may even share if you want.
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Bistro Café
29 C. JúpiterGreat place to have a big brunch, beware it gets very busy on the weekends. Coffee bar, variety of mimosas and refreshing drinks, meals are so big that you may even share if you want.
Quaint small restaurant to grab a quick bite, have drinks and do some people watching while enjoying a good talk with locals.
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Pa Pical
3064 Av. Isla VerdeQuaint small restaurant to grab a quick bite, have drinks and do some people watching while enjoying a good talk with locals.
Ferrari Gourmet
3046 Av. Isla VerdePanaderia España
1105 Calle Román Baldorioty de CastroLocal's favorite bakery
For date night consider this seafood restaurant!
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Marisquería Atlántica de Isla Verde
2475 2475 Loiza StreetFor date night consider this seafood restaurant!
Good prices, great service and yummy creole food.
They also serve breakfast. Freddy is a great guy!
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Los Pinos Bar & Restaurant
5830 Av. Isla VerdeGood prices, great service and yummy creole food.
They also serve breakfast. Freddy is a great guy!
High end brunch style at one of the nicest hotels in Isla verde strip. Fairmont El Hotel San Juan. You might even consider it for date night. Please do make reservations At the lobby area of the hotel there's live music on the weekends.
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CAÑA by Juliana Gonzalez
6063 Avenida Isla VerdeHigh end brunch style at one of the nicest hotels in Isla verde strip. Fairmont El Hotel San Juan. You might even consider it for date night. Please do make reservations At the lobby area of the hotel there's live music on the weekends.
Amazing sushi, springs rolls to die for! Small and cozy place, food is great. It does get busy!
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Nagoya
5900 Av. Isla VerdeAmazing sushi, springs rolls to die for! Small and cozy place, food is great. It does get busy!
Good Mexican food.
Frozen margaritas, and big plates. They serve breakfast on the weekends, and their Menu has lots of options to choose from for everyone to enjoy.
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Hijole Isla Verde
Avenida Isla VerdeGood Mexican food.
Frozen margaritas, and big plates. They serve breakfast on the weekends, and their Menu has lots of options to choose from for everyone to enjoy.
Acclaimed favorite! It gets very busy, ample menu to choose from and ocean views to enjoy.
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Alambique Beach Lounge
5806 C. José M. TartakAcclaimed favorite! It gets very busy, ample menu to choose from and ocean views to enjoy.
Local brewery house! My favorites IPA, Mambo, and BOB cheers to more days in health and time for longer vacations.
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Ocean Lab Brewing Co.
Local brewery house! My favorites IPA, Mambo, and BOB cheers to more days in health and time for longer vacations.
Nice choice for Puerto Rican and Cuban inspired meals. Lunch specials are great meals. Very tasty place.
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Metropol
6600 Av. Isla VerdeNice choice for Puerto Rican and Cuban inspired meals. Lunch specials are great meals. Very tasty place.
Denny's
Avenida Isla VerdeNow inside of Royal Sonesta Hotel in Isla Verde strip.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
5961 Av. Isla VerdeNow inside of Royal Sonesta Hotel in Isla Verde strip.
Chili's Restaurant
Isla Verde Avenue RoundaboutHip place to get those mixologist inspired fun drinks, and nice tapas menu.
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Patio de las Flores
5916 Avenida Isla VerdeHip place to get those mixologist inspired fun drinks, and nice tapas menu.
More at high end prices, good for brunch or a nice romantic dinner.
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Entrevinos
187 Av. Isla VerdeMore at high end prices, good for brunch or a nice romantic dinner.
CHIDO'S Mexican Wine Bar & Grill
17 PR-37This is a simple restaurant, open seating area at the back of the restaurant with ocean front views. Prices are accesible, and seafood salad with tostones is my favorite. Located at Piñones area were you can enjoy locals vibe and have some tasty fritters such as alcapurrias.
Los Barriles Restaurant
Puerto Rico 187This is a simple restaurant, open seating area at the back of the restaurant with ocean front views. Prices are accesible, and seafood salad with tostones is my favorite. Located at Piñones area were you can enjoy locals vibe and have some tasty fritters such as alcapurrias.
you need to get your street food fix (fritters) such as alcapurrias, bacalaitos, pinchos (kebab style meat skewers)
Hipic Cache
Puerto Rico 187you need to get your street food fix (fritters) such as alcapurrias, bacalaitos, pinchos (kebab style meat skewers)
You may look it up in google maps or Waze, the route can be tricky. Is around Pinones area. Place was remodeled has great views, and good vibes to enjoy music and drinks
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La Casita Amarilla
You may look it up in google maps or Waze, the route can be tricky. Is around Pinones area. Place was remodeled has great views, and good vibes to enjoy music and drinks
Papa Johns Pizza Isla Verde
Puerto Rico 37Good variety in menu. Creole food, and great ambience. Outdoor seating area.
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Hotties Restaurant & Bar
1054 Av. Isla VerdeGood variety in menu. Creole food, and great ambience. Outdoor seating area.
The Frappe Factory & Latidos Café
1155 C. Marginal VillamarFish tacos are great, but you'll have lots of option with their menu. Tasty food, and affordable prices.
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La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaFish tacos are great, but you'll have lots of option with their menu. Tasty food, and affordable prices.
If you enjoy brunch other place to consider. You may RSVP.
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Tostado*
1715 Avenida de la ConstituciónIf you enjoy brunch other place to consider. You may RSVP.
Vegan options!
Who doesn't enjoy ice cream in all year round summer like weather?
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La Heladería Funkyberry Ice Cream
1509 C. LoízaVegan options!
Who doesn't enjoy ice cream in all year round summer like weather?
Peccas helado artesanal
Calle CerraAnita La Mamma del Gelato
65 C. de la FortalezaBori Vegan Guaynabo
43 Avenida EsmeraldaFela's
359 C. De DiegoObrigado Organic Cafe & Açai Bar
1790 Avenida Lomas VerdesBerlingeri
1954 Av. McLearyVianda
1413 PR-25Stuffed Avocado Shop
209 C. de San FranciscoFreshii
Tomate Cocina Mexicana & Margarita Bar
3062 Av. Isla Verde
Taberna Medalla
1128 Avenida AshfordGreat place to have drinks, hear music and even enjoy a few games.
787 Coffee
1669 PR-25Playa Papaya
6000 Av. Isla VerdeDulcesalado
1853 Av. McLearySOBAO by Los Cidrines - Isla Verde
6369 Isla Verde Avenue RoundaboutSightseeing
enjoy to be immersed into a tropical forest do some hiking, dip into the waterfalls or get a guided tour.
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El Yunque Rain Forest
enjoy to be immersed into a tropical forest do some hiking, dip into the waterfalls or get a guided tour.
Get lost in the colorful historic streets, many souvenir shops, great restaurants, coffee shops, and bars to choose from. Fly a kite in el Morro front, take a stroll in El Paseo de la Princesa or visit popular streets such as Calle San Sebastian, Calle Fortaleza or a popular bar with ocean views at Calle La Tanca called La Vergüenza bar.
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Viejo San Juan
Get lost in the colorful historic streets, many souvenir shops, great restaurants, coffee shops, and bars to choose from. Fly a kite in el Morro front, take a stroll in El Paseo de la Princesa or visit popular streets such as Calle San Sebastian, Calle Fortaleza or a popular bar with ocean views at Calle La Tanca called La Vergüenza bar.
If your looking for some nightlife and some bar hopping go experience La Placita de Santurce many bars, and restaurants to choose from.
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La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosIf your looking for some nightlife and some bar hopping go experience La Placita de Santurce many bars, and restaurants to choose from.
Vibrant community with multiple bars, and restaurants.
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Calle Loíza
Calle LoízaVibrant community with multiple bars, and restaurants.
Walkable community, with souvenirs shops, restaurants, bars and hotels such as La Concha, Condado Vanderbilt among others.
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Condado Beach
Walkable community, with souvenirs shops, restaurants, bars and hotels such as La Concha, Condado Vanderbilt among others.
Main venue for big events! right next to this you'll find Distrito T-Mobile if your looking for nightlife, drinks or a meal.
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Puerto Rico Convention Center
100 Blvr. Saint JohnMain venue for big events! right next to this you'll find Distrito T-Mobile if your looking for nightlife, drinks or a meal.
Please do book in advance, these places might get booked.
Ferry system at Ceiba municipality can be tricky and may give priority to residents. You might be able to get ticket for the ferry online. However, if your stay is shorter please consider booking a flight.
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Vieques & Culebra Ferry Terminal at Roosevelt Roads Waterfront
Marina DrivePlease do book in advance, these places might get booked.
Ferry system at Ceiba municipality can be tricky and may give priority to residents. You might be able to get ticket for the ferry online. However, if your stay is shorter please consider booking a flight.
This is only for longer stays and if you are up to a road trip.
You'll enjoy hacking and many ziplines
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Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155This is only for longer stays and if you are up to a road trip.
You'll enjoy hacking and many ziplines
Useful places
Grocery store, walking distance from the condo.
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Supermax Isla Verde
3102 PR-26Grocery store, walking distance from the condo.
CVS
8030 C. José M. TartakWalgreens
1130 Ashford AveSixt Rent a Car
Calle BegoniaVIAS Car Rental
4 C. RosaSuper Farmacia Isla Verde
1035 C. Marginal VillamarNighttime clubs
Club Brava
6063 Av. Isla VerdeFifty Eight
1077 Ashford AvePiso Viejo 1917 | Bar, Cocktails & Tapas
1917 C. LoízaCoca-Cola Music Hall of Puerto Rico
250 Convention Boulevard
1073 Av. Juan Ponce de León
1073 Avenue Juan Ponce de LeónTrendy speakeasy bar
Casino & entertainment
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
6063 Av. Isla VerdeLobby has live music
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
7012 C. Avenue Boca de CangrejosEmbassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
8000 Tartak StreetCoca-Cola Music Hall of Puerto Rico
250 Convention BoulevardSteinway Piano Bar at the Cannon Club
215 C. San SebastiánBar La Unidad
562 C. CuevillasAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Public transportation may be unreliable, long waiting times!
Prefer instead UBER or renting a car if you need to.
Bhukisha ngaphambi kokuba uhambe
If you are wanting to explore Vieques or Culebra islands
Please do book in advance, these places might get booked.
Ferry system at Ceiba municipality can be tricky and may give priority to residents. You might be able to get ticket for the ferry online. However, if your stay is shorter please consider booking a flight.
Izinto omele uzipakishe
Quick packing list
*Sunscreen
*Bug repellent
*small umbrella
*COVID vaccine card
Ungaphoswa
Puerto Rico BUCKET LIST CHALLENGE
> Castillo del Morro
> Isla Verde
> Bioluminescent bay
> La Placita de Santurce
> Vieques
> Isla Culebrita
> Cayo Santiago
> El Yunque National Rainforest
> Flamenco Beach
> Crash Boat beach
> Rio Camuy Caves
> Jobos Beach, Isabela
> Cueva del Indio, Arecibo
> Condado Beach
> Cabo Rojo
> Fort San Cristobal
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*Please note exclusively for longer stays.