Melody & Zachary
Things To Do and Places to Eat!
La Casita Blanca
Small restaurant in a house serving amazing traditional Puerto Rican food! Instead of the boring free bread most restaurants provide, they give you a local staple of plantain soup and fried fish cakes, the perfect start to an excellent meal to come.
Princesa Cocina Cultura
Here you can taste the authentic 1800's century gastronomy. They are the only restaurant that has integrated in the menu recipes of 6 different Puerto Rican cookbooks published between in 1859-1950. The menu here is fully inspired by the culture and history of Puerto Rico is so delicioso! A bit more upscale, they have many authentic dishes and great cocktails selections and the location is in the heart of the city near stores, a gorgeous fountain and ocean views.
La Casita de Rones
A charming venue housing two bars, a restaurant and shop, located in the heart of Old San Juan. A true gateway to world class rum cocktails and island-flavored gourmet dining, inspired by the stories of Puerto Rican rum distilleries. Grab a table indoors or outside, live music, and in a perfect location to shop, walk to town and see gorgeous views.
La Verguenza
Go for a great low-key, dive bar experience in Old San Juan, La Vergüenza has a rooftop “chinchorro” with a warm and friendly atmosphere. "Chinchorro" is a famous Puerto Rican phrase that means food kiosk or restaurant that serves all kinds of delicious fritters and huge plates of Puerto Rican food! For a fun, loud bar and food experience where tourists and locals all go, perfect place to be.
Playa Ocean Park in Condado
The beach of Condado is a very popular beach among tourists in San Juan craving a Caribbean beach resort experience with all the vibrant life of a city just steps away. Condado is often compared to the vibe of Miami Beach with its warm tropical scene, lively dining scene and cultural experiences.
Distrito T-Mobile
At DISTRITO T-Mobile, you'll find seven unique dining experiences, with each restaurant offering an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. After you've enjoyed a delicious meal, head to one of DISTRITO T-Mobile's entertainment options, you can choose to go ziplining, catch a movie, or even enjoy a concert at the Coca-Cola Music Hall.
La Placita de Santurce
La Placita de Santurce is a must stop for anyone visiting Puerto Rico. The location was founded more than 100 years ago as a two-tiered market square. The market was a place where people could buy fruits, vegetables, meat, and much more. Nowadays, during the day it functions as a market place with some open restaurants. In the evening, beginning at 6:00 pm, the famous Placita de Santurce fully comes to life. You'll find recognized restaurants and local kiosks that sell fried foods like empanadillas, alcapurrias, and bacalaítos. The atmosphere is livelier from Thursday through Sunday, when locals flock here to hang out, have drinks, and dance salsa.
Lote 23
A place where you can find a variety of gastronomy selections and cultural events for everyone. Lote 23 is well-known for its unique essence and their diverse options for almost every pallet. Come by, and try something new you won't regret in Santurce!
Plaza las America
Plaza Las Américas offers its customers an even wider variety of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. Plaza Las Américas has more than 250 stores including Macy’s, the largest JCPenney in the chain, a 327,000 square-foot Sears and Sears Brand Central and a 40,000 square-foot Forever 21, among other stores. In addition, the mall also offers a 15-screen movie theater, more than 50 dining alternatives at La Terraza Food Court and other sit-down and full-service restaurants, more than 10,000 parking spaces, new and better accesses to and from the surrounding highway system, 7 valet parking stations, a permanent taxi stand and a Concierge Service Center at the mall’s Grand Court.
Toro Verde Adventure Park
An ecological adventure park with unforgettable ziplining experiences. In the mountains at the center of the Island is a modern marvel of adrenaline-pumping adventure known as “The Monster,” a 2.5-kilometer zip line that is one of the longest in the world. While the attraction has been popular with Puerto Ricans, it recently gained international celebrity status after Jimmy Fallon filmed a special “Desde Puerto Rico” (From Puerto Rico) episode of The Tonight Show in January. Along with singing and dancing with Bad Bunny through Old San Juan and enjoying fritters and rum sours with Chef José Andrés in Piñones, Fallon went flying at 95 mph over the mountains of Orocovis on The Monster. Since then, the attraction has gotten much more popular (so definitely make reservations if you want to make sure there’s availability. Are you ready to conquer The Monster? Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit.