Our Customers

People talk about us:

1. Azizza J.

We loved walking around Old San Juan and happy to have stumble upon an authentic and delicious Puero Rican food restaurant. The red snapper plate snapped with the rice and beans! So delicious. But do note, that the wait and service is super slow so if you're on a schedule-you may have to reconsider. But the food was definitely worth the wait! Also, they're pretty light handed on the drinks so you may have to request a double for the mojitos, lol.

2. Maritza M.

You know it's heaven when you're still dreaming about this plate a month and a half later. Planning to make a second appearance next week when the cruise I will be on makes a stop in SJU for a day. Yes, it is THAT worth it! Service is great, small place, but with very attentive staff. We were a group of 10 and they accommodated us quickly and on short notice. It was like walking into Mami's kitchen, cozy and feeling right at home. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by for even just this plate alone. Everything was on point, even the pastele, which is a staple for Puerto Rico.

3. Keysi J.

Local by the beach spot in old San Juan. The food was very homey and yummy. There was definitely a wait but the restaurant was huge so we grabbed a drink near by and it was perfect. The service was good and helpful

4. Tyler H.

Great spot in San Juan! Very local and great ambiance- definitely try the pina colada

5. Xenia M.

I came across El Jibarito in my search to find an authentic place to eat in Old San Juan. Many people say that this place is a tourist trap, but I genuinely had some AMAZING food here which is why I'm giving 4 stars. Everything we ordered tasted 10/10. We started with the mini alcapurrias which I highly recommend. I ordered the fried snapper which at first glance doesn't look very special, but oh my, the flavors were on point! It was perfectly crispy accompanied by the best arroz con gandules I probably ever had and a pastels which I've been craving since the holidays. I'm docking one star bc the server "accidentally" pressed the wrong tip amount and we ended up tipping more than we expected to.

6. Shirley F.

Home of one of the TASTIEST Pina Colada's (they offer alcoholic and virgin). As soon as you step foot inside, it feels as if you ended back outside again with the colorful walls and decor! Garlic Shrimp - Juicy and packed with flavor Pina Colada - The rum was not at all strong, Tres Leches - This was SO good, 10x better than the one on the cruise Anyways, I defintely recommend y'all stop by and check them out when you're in the area!

7. Kaitlyn F.

The food was practically amazing, service was quick and friendly, the restaurant itself was very beautiful and the classic OSJ street look. Went on a Friday at like 6:30 and the food came out sooo quick even though the whole restaurant was practically full. The only thing I will say is that I ordered the skirt steak done medium and half of the steak was rare and some parts even still blue so that was a turn off, especially when the steak is 30 dollars and I can't eat half because it's blue. That's seriously my only complaint thought everything else was AMAZING. Very authentic Puerto Rican food but taxed the touristy prices bc of the area. I would definitely come back but prob order my steak medium well to well done. My boyfriend also got the mango mojito and said it was delicious! For both of us it was 67 pre tip so it's a little pricier but id probably be back.

8. Michelle G.

I think El Jibarito might be my favorite meal I've had in San Juan or be really up there. I'd been recommended this place from someone whose spouse is from the island and have been here twice now. The last time we got the bacalaitos, trifongo (cassava, green plantain, plantain), tamal, and alcapurrias and I probably loved everything in that order. I would order everything again - I could have the bacalaitos and trifongo right now. It was so crispy and well fried and delicious. The one downside was the service was struggling a bit - they gave one of our dishes to the wrong table and didn't realize until we asked about our food, so it took pretty long. I would go again regardless, but be prepared to wait haha.