Condé Nast TravelerSep 29, 2025
28 Best Restaurants in Puerto Rico, From San Juan to Rincón
People have talked about the restaurant scene in Puerto Rico growing for long enough—it's in full bloom.
proprietor Karla Z. Torres also of award-winning Cocina al Fondo
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- RincónNeighborhoodWith swaying palms and the sounds of the surf, it’s hard to imagine a lovelier setting than this poolside bar,…
- Luquillo Sunrise InnHotelattached to restaurant with ocean views
- LuquilloNeighborhoodLuquillo is spread over 5 barrios and Luquillo Pueblo.
- Rincón Beer CompanyBarbrews double IPA just a stone's throw away
- Bad BunnyPlaceNot only was the show almost entirely in Spanish (remember when Benito was first announced as the performer, and said…
- La FactoriaNightclubone of the 50 best bars in the world
- El Rancho OriginalRestaurantstream-side setting for lechón and dancing
- BardotRestaurantchic romancers, celebrants, and lovers of fine French cuisine
- La FaenaRestaurantcelebrates Puerto Rico's agricultural community
- SatoFinoRestaurantdimly-lit dining room and spacious bar radiate good vibes
- Sunset ClubRestaurantopen-air cocktail bar and patio seating
- La Alcapurria QuemáRestaurantcasual eatery in La Placita de Santurce
- Marmalade Restaurant & Wine BarRestaurantOld San Juan rooftop with great views
- Bacoa Finca + FogónRestauranthilly sibling to Bacoa, popular wedding venue
- Cocina al FondoRestaurantproprietor Karla Z. Torres also of award-winning Cocina al Fondo
- ViandaRestaurantminimalist-chic theme, wood, and concrete
- Orujo, Taller de GastronomíaRestaurantcoffee house, patisserie, or restaurant
- La Casita BlancaRestaurantclassic Puerto Rican food in a restored house
- La GuardarrayaRestaurantparty in the mountains, like a chinchorreo
- Wilo Eatery & BarRestaurantA Wilo Benet culinary concept that has been cooking for 28 years.
- La EstaciónBarThe moment you walk into La Estación, a quirky gas station-turned-restaurant off the highway in Fajardo, you know…
- 1919 RestaurantRestauranthigh design, white undulating ceiling, sand-colored furnishings
- El QuenepoRestaurantcasual waterfront dining in Vieques
- Casita MiramarRestauranttropical fantasy in a shell-shaped dining room
- SantaellaRestauranticonic, shell-shaped dining room
- Verde MesaRestaurantdesign-nerd’s dream, charcoal-colored room
- Mario PagánRestaurantchef Mario Pagan’s empire
- Puerto Rico Wine and Food FestivalFestival
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- Cascading ivySight