Old San Juan

08/17/11

Disappointment with Old San Juan Restaurant

by rodrigvm at Citysearch

I came from California longing to try some Puerto Rican food. Read the reviews and chose to visit the place with my uncle, mom and wife. The server seemed annoyed to have us there, I am used to people being happy we are spending our money with them. I asked about the noon-4 p.m. lunch special advertised in their web page (we arrived at 2:55 p.m.) and was told that the special was only until 3 p.m. The garlic chicken my mom ate was bland, the pasteles were hard and rubbery, taste was ok. The arroz con gandures was fair, the Shrimp garlic was fair. But I was disappointed by the lack of commitment to the client. My hobby is cooking Puerto Rican food, so I was expecting something better in Miami. We shoud have gone to the Cuban restaurant Versailles.

07/29/11

It was "OK"

by luvega at Citysearch

Drove 100mi to see what this restaurant was all about. First, my boyfriend and I ordered some sorullitos and Bacalaitos as appetizers. I have to say that the Bacalaitos were really good, but the sorullitos were a little dried. When we got to the entrée we were a little or very disappointed. We both ordered mofongo- I had shrimp and he had chicken. For a $19.00 shrimp Mofongo I got a non-tasty chicken broth and 5 little shrimps. My boyfriend’s chicken looked like pieces of rabbit. The Mofongo was over priced( had better Mofongo for less). For the reviews this restaurant has I was expecting a more. The server was cordial. The best part of my dinner was the tembleque, it was definitely worth the $5.00! I wouldn’t drive back there again, but it was overall an “ok” restaurant; I had higher expectations for my PR restaurant =(

12/21/08

Really good food for the homesick boricua...but should NOT be on a cheap eats list!

by acascante at Citysearch

My fiance and I went last night to Old San Juan looking for great food at a reasonable price, and since it was recommended as such on this site, we decided to check it out. I was really looking forward to Asopao de Camarones, as it seems like I can never find the real thing in Miami. Asopao's range from $25 to $40 dollars ( for one! ). I ended up with Mofongo con Carne Frita, which still cost $15. My fiance had Lechon Asado con arroz con gandules y tostones for $20. We then shared a Bien Me Sabe de Guayaba, which was amazing! For the two of us, one soda, no alcohol, two entrees and one dessert the bill came to $55. NOT inexpensive at all! But, the service was great, they offer a buffet on the weekends for $22 a person, which includes one non-alcoholic drink and dessert/coffee.

Overall, I would visit Old San Juan again, but I will come with the correct price expectations. We were really taken aback that Citysearch's Editorial Staff would even think of putting this restaurant on a best-priced list. But it does deserve it's spot as one of the best restaurants in Miami.

• Pros: Great food, easy parking, good service and a diverse menu
• Cons: All the items seem to be quite a bit overpriced

04/21/08

Great Puerto Rican Food!!!

by MelindaandVinny at Citysearch

This place is simple amazing!!! Since we are from NYC this place and the food makes us feel closer to our home and people. The atmosphere is so peaceful and their coffee is amazing. All this great food at a reasonable price... I recommended it highly.

• Cons: Don't have one...

10/23/07

Best Puerto Rican Food in Miami!

by americaine at Citysearch

Want really good, fresh Puerto Rican food? Want it presented in a non-pretentious, easy-to-get-to place? Head to Old San Juan Restaurant, where the man in the kitchen really knows what he's doing. This little corner of island heaven offers good food and good service. Crave great pasteles? Want a fresh, tasty cod salad? Feeling like some bacalaitos? Need a dose of great rice and beans - PR-style? Come on down! Weekends feature a very nice buffet - it even includes dessert and a drink - for a resonable price. I've been to this place several times and liked it so much I used them to cater a corporate event at my company. We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month one fine Thursday with lunch (for 100!) from Old San Juan. That made for some very happy people, and I was the hero! Places like this deserve a good following so that they thrive and multiply!

• Pros: Friendly and efficient service. Great food.
• Cons: Only con I can think of is parking - there's not much of it.