Acapulco is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

1. Acapulco

9.1
2021 B Calle Loíza (Calle San Miguel), San Juan, San Juan
Mexican Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Zulmarie S.Zulmarie Serrano: Tacos al pastor hechos auténticamente al trompo!!! Muy muy ricos!!!!

Natalia M.Natalia Marin: It's just perfect. Very authentic and the service is great. Preferably go in small groups because it's very trendy and their space is limited.

Renée B.Renée Betancourt: Good food, very authentic and eco. Its not kid freindly or for groups.

Los Pioneros Taqueria Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

2. Los Pioneros Taqueria Mexicana

8.9
1511 Jesus T Pinero (Pueblo Viejo), San Juan, San Juan
Mexican Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Michelle D.Michelle D: Excelente y autentica taqueria mexicana en combinacion a un gran servicio y preparado ante tus propios ojos!

Anna M.Anna Margherita: Mi restaurante favorito de comida mexicana auténtica. Las margaritas JIENDEN desde la primera. BIEN

Mercy H.Mercy Hiraldo: The margaritas!!! Awesomeness and the food is very authentic. The service was fast, great when you are very hungry

Café Manolín is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

3. Café Manolín

8.8
Calle San Justo, San Juan, San Juan
Caribbean Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Denise W.Denise Wei-Vital: Delicious authentic food at cheap prices and large portions. Have to wait a bit to sit either at the counter or at one of their tables. Quick service friendly servers. Definitely check them out!

Honghui Y.Honghui Yu: A diner in the heart of old San Juan that serves up cheap and authentic local grub. Their hot sauce and green sauce go great with everything!

Kenly H.Kenly H.: The breakfast sandwiches are great & super tasty, and best of all affordable. Lunch entrees are very authentic puertorrican food. Everyone should try the Empanada de Pollo. And try their beans too!

El Jibarito is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

4. El Jibarito

8.1
Calle Sol 280, San Juan, San Juan
Caribbean Restaurant · 136 tips and reviews

Dane H.Dane Hartzell: This is my second time here. One of the best authentic old San Juan. I like the Cube steak w onions or the Pasteles.

Colleen C.Colleen Call: The sauces are to die for. Best authentic Puerto Rican food. And you can order rum and cokes to go!

R G.R G: authentic, locals go

Casita Miramar is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

5. Casita Miramar

9.0
Miramar, San Juan, San Juan
Caribbean Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Claudia D.Claudia D: Super expensive for what it is. For authentic Puertorican food. Go to their local in barrio obrero: Casita Blanca. Same food 1/2 price, equally delicious.

Michelle B.Michelle Borges: Everything is good here!! Fresh fish, authentic puertorrican food, delicious desserts and excellent ambience!! Always superb service!! Highly recommended!! Love this place!!

Oana S.Oana Stoica: Everything we had was delicious, felt super cozy and authentic!

Café el Punto is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

6. Café el Punto

8.3
105 Fortaleza Street, Old San Juan
Latin American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Faye I.Faye Ibars: Great authentic Puerto Rican food and decor! Get the stuffed avocado with shrimp and crab.

Mike D.Mike Dudas: Such a great vibe. Art on the wall, friendly staff and tasty authentic food. Loved it!

SatishSatish: Authentic puerto rican food that I didn't see anywhere else. The fresh mango juice rocked. Without doubt, try the mofongo's.

Cocina Abierta is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

7. Cocina Abierta

8.9
58 Calle Caribe, San Juan, San Juan
American Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

Gustavo P.Gustavo Pinheiro: Chef argentino, influencias peruanas com ingredientes porto riquenhos make Cocina Aberta a fantastic glocal dinner set. Authentic and modern. Casual and sophisticated.

Crystopher O.Crystopher Ojeda: One word: overrated. Maybe for those who haven't taste authentic Peruvian food would be ok, but for me, a Peruvian food lover, this is disgusting. The Causa was very dry and flavorless.

Ken S.Ken Schmidt: Everything I've had here I recommend and I've had about 75% of the menu. Muy bien!

Cafe Istanbul is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

8. Cafe Istanbul

8.6
(65th Ave), Rio Piedras, San Juan
Mediterranean Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Guggu M.Guggu Mavuk: The food excellent,if you wanna eat authentic Turkish food here right pleace,try the hummus!

Pululando & ComiendoPululando & Comiendo: The best turkish food in Puerto Rico. Authentic. Delicious. Apple tea & hummus are a must. Small, cozy, family restaurant. Love the decoration.

Captain Rafael A.Captain Rafael Apellaniz: Love the lamb doner gyros and hummus!

Mai Pen Rai is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

9. Mai Pen Rai

8.9
Canals St., San Juan
Thai Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

AndresAndres: authentic thai food...have the drunken noodles while youre drunk...even mild is spicy

Miyu C.Miyu Chung: Authentic Thai food in Puerto Rico. Great service, tasty food. Food can be spicy if you like it hot!

Natalia M.Natalia Marin: No place like this in the metro area. Good vibes and the service is great. They certainly live up to their name. Oh, and the food is really fresh and flavorful. Drunken noodles and green curry! Order!

Restaurant Casita Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

10. Restaurant Casita Mexicana

8.3
Av. Esmeralda, Guaynabo, Guaynabo Municipio
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Xiomy T.Xiomy Torres: Comida Autentica Mexicana super rica! Buenos precios y excelente trato! 🌵👌

Idalis H.Idalis Hernandez: Authentic Mexican food

Luis R.Luis Rivera: True Mexican ambiance, great food, family friendly.

Señor Paleta is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

11. Señor Paleta

9.1
153 Calle Tetuan, San Juan, San Juan
Ice Cream Parlor · 51 tips and reviews

Fefanator E.Fefanator Epicness: Really good and authentic place. Love it. Try the coconut one.

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: So good! Fresh fruit flavors like guanabana or fresas , other flavors like Mani and limonada were also very nice!

Kenly H.Kenly H.: Best Flavors: Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Toasted Coconut & Strawberry Cheesecake. You'll always come out with a smile...this place hits the spot anyday, anytime!

Istanbul Turkish Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

12. Istanbul Turkish Restaurant

8.5
325 Recinto Sur, San Juan, San Juan
Mediterranean Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

OdieOdie: Very authentic! Great lamb!!!

Heat C.Heat Cikola: Service was quick. Waiter friendly. Sigara boregi was over cooked. Casserole had rosemary? In it and overpowered the flavor of the dish. For authentic? 5/10. For service and staff 10/10

Patrick R.Patrick R: Just one of those great, off-the-beaten path places. Cozy restaurant with great service & food. My favorite is the Ottoman casserole. The Baklava is always freshly made.

Café Puerto Rico is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

13. Café Puerto Rico

8.1
Across Plaza Colín (btwn. Cll. San Francisco & Cll. Fortaleza), Old San Juan
Caribbean Restaurant · San Juan · 60 tips and reviews

Marc W.Marc Weissman: Lots of places in Old San Juan, but this is one rather authentic. Service can be a little slow, but the portions makes up for it.

Julie V.Julie V: Ceviché was fresh & delicious. Chicken stuffed eggplant and mofongo with chicken were good. Best red sangria! Overall good, not great, but authentic taste.

Leila S.Leila Samii: The drinks are strong. The mufango delicious. For authentic Puerto Rican food, check this place out.

Jose Enrique is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

14. Jose Enrique

8.5
La Placita, San Juan, San Juan
Caribbean Restaurant · Condado · 110 tips and reviews

katie n.katie nagl: amazing, authentic food adventure in san juan. everything is delicious but definitely don't miss the house made longaniza sausage. i'm still thinking about it. also, opt for the chickpea rice. 

Ms H.Ms Helene: Went in Saturday night at 7.15 and waited 1.5 hours but it wasn't full. Whole fried fish with papaya avocado salsa $36 and delicious. Felt local and authentic. Very casual restaurant in La Placita.

Michelle A.Michelle A.: So good we ate here 2 nights in a row. Everything is good and the menu rotates so you get to try different things. The standouts are the bolitas (fried cheeseballs) and the whole fried fish.

Frida's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in San Juan.

15. Frida's

8.5
Ave. Domenech, San Juan, San Juan
Mexican Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Rodrigo A.Rodrigo Acosta: Sabor auténtico mexicano

Sierra C.Sierra Carstensen: The chicken enchiladas are absolutely amazing. I also can't get enough of these black beans. Absolutely the best and most authentic Mexican I've had in a long time. Affordable prices too.

Marilina O.Marilina Otero: Food, service and non- alcoholic beer!! So difficult to find in restaurants in P R.