Alambique Beach Lounge- A staple of any flight crew that stays in Isla Verde. Right on the beach. Ahi Tuna Tacos are phenomenal, as well as the seafood mofongo, a local dish. Be weary of the "El Diablo" piña coladas.
Metropol- Neighbors the cock fight arena. A great sit-down restaurant that has both a mix of Caribbean/Latin food and a more traditional menu for the less adventurous.
Yamiko Sushi- Traditional, run of the mill sushi place, in case you need to tickle that itch. San Juan has great sushi.
Los Chamos Arepas- A little bar/Arepas shack down the street from the hotels. Cash only, but it is amazing. Menu is in Spanish, but just use Google translate or talk to the servers. One of my favorite SJU discoveries. (FYI Arepas are effectively buttered english muffins loaded with meat / cheese / fish / shrimp etc)
Ceviche House- Excellent Ceviche
El Churry Food Truck- Wildly good sandwiches. BYOB.
El Nuevo Acuario- Amazing seafood spot. Absolutely massive red snapper, either steamed or fried, with a side of tostones (mashed fried plantains) for south of 25 bucks. Mini-bar and pincho (chicken skewer) spot co-located. Red snapper taking too long? Grab a $2 pincho and $1 beer! (NOTE: This place looks way sketchier than it really is.)
Panaderia Espana- Bakery/restaurant on the south side of Rt 26. Some of the best breakfast sandwiches ever.
Cocina Abierta- One of the best restaurants in Condado. Pricey but worth it.
Pinkys Calle Loiza- Favorite breakfast spot in the world. The Drunken Pilot and either an acai or banana/peanut butter smoothie is to die for.
Acapulco- Awesome Tacos.

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