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El Asador The Grill House Old San Juan, where you can find the best seafood, meat cuts & Puerto Rican, Italian and International cuisine, has a prime location near Old San Juan’s entrance, and right in the heart of the Old City’s nightlife. Ideal for Private, Corporate and Social events. El Asador is a historical and typical Old San Juan building with comfortable interior sitting, a beautiful interior patio and outside sitting in a typical Old San Juan callejon street.
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Address: 350 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Phone: +1 787-289-9966
Website: http://www.elasadorpr.com/
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Leonardo Ruiz
El Asador benefits greatly from its location in the heart of Old San Juan. It’s an easy, convenient stop when exploring the area, and the setting captures the lively charm you expect from dining in the historic district.
We started with calamari, which was well-prepared and enjoyable. For our mains, one seafood mofongo and a grilled salmon, the experience settled into what I would describe as average. Nothing was poorly executed, but nothing particularly stood out either.
Having experienced exceptional seafood elsewhere and more traditional, vibrant versions of mofongo, this meal felt more like you were paying for the convenience of being in Old San Juan than for a memorable culinary experience. It’s not a disappointing restaurant by any means—but if a fresher or more affordable option were nearby, I would likely choose that instead.
A perfectly fine stop while sightseeing, just not a destination meal.
… moreWe started with calamari, which was well-prepared and enjoyable. For our mains, one seafood mofongo and a grilled salmon, the experience settled into what I would describe as average. Nothing was poorly executed, but nothing particularly stood out either.
Having experienced exceptional seafood elsewhere and more traditional, vibrant versions of mofongo, this meal felt more like you were paying for the convenience of being in Old San Juan than for a memorable culinary experience. It’s not a disappointing restaurant by any means—but if a fresher or more affordable option were nearby, I would likely choose that instead.
A perfectly fine stop while sightseeing, just not a destination meal.
Bebe Finnell
I found El Asador on OpenTable, read through the reviews, and decided to make a reservation for the next day. Ironically, my husband and I had casually strolled past the restaurant earlier that afternoon, immediately lured in by the aroma coming from the open-air kitchen, not knowing we’d be dining there later that evening.
The aesthetic is the true star of the experience. The rustic archways, warm lighting, and soft notes of Coltrane and other jazz greats set the tone for an inviting, soulful meal. We ordered a red sangria, the fish of the day (grilled red snapper), skirt steak with fries, and crème brûlée for dessert.
The food was tasty, and the portion of the snapper was generous—easily enough for two. My husband mentioned that his skirt steak was cooked closer to well than medium-well, but still well-seasoned and tender. The real standouts, however, were the sangria and the crème brûlée. The sangria was light, slightly fruity, and the perfect balance for a lightweight like me. The crème brûlée was warm, rich, and one of the best I’ve ever had.
El Asador is a beautiful dining experience with memorable highlights, especially if you enjoy great ambiance, jazz, and a dessert worth coming back for.
… moreThe aesthetic is the true star of the experience. The rustic archways, warm lighting, and soft notes of Coltrane and other jazz greats set the tone for an inviting, soulful meal. We ordered a red sangria, the fish of the day (grilled red snapper), skirt steak with fries, and crème brûlée for dessert.
The food was tasty, and the portion of the snapper was generous—easily enough for two. My husband mentioned that his skirt steak was cooked closer to well than medium-well, but still well-seasoned and tender. The real standouts, however, were the sangria and the crème brûlée. The sangria was light, slightly fruity, and the perfect balance for a lightweight like me. The crème brûlée was warm, rich, and one of the best I’ve ever had.
El Asador is a beautiful dining experience with memorable highlights, especially if you enjoy great ambiance, jazz, and a dessert worth coming back for.
Shirley Z
El Asador en Old San Juan was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere and style of the restaurant is so beautiful. We ordered Seafood Risotto, Viejo Ropa with Mofongo (mashed Yuca), and lemonade. All delicious.
… moreJohn Gonsalves
El Asador The Grill House in Old San Juan is a great spot. The buildout is beautiful and really fits the charm of the area, making it a nice place to sit down and enjoy a meal. The staff is friendly and very attentive, checking in without being overbearing and making you feel welcome the whole time. Overall, a solid experience and definitely a place worth visiting while in Old San Juan.
… moreKarri Oertel
This place was so beautiful! No A/C but we went for dinner and they had all the doors and windows open and there was a nice breeze. Had some really great sangria and Spanish beef stew and my husband had the Ropa Vieja and I recommend both. For dessert we had the coconut flan which was Fantastic! We also had a cat that comes every night and sat by our table. He was the cutest thing.
… moreJason Stalder
A little spendy for what it is. Service was great. Atmosphere was nice. Food was just ok – nothing special.
Like many places in VSJ, I think the Asador is trying to be too many things for two many people. Is it a grill house? No, not really – my skirt steak tasted like it was done in a skillet. Italian? We’ll, they have some pasta dishes, so maybe? Puerto Rican? Kind of – you can get sweet plantains as a side.
Needless to say menu could use some prioritization a d focus.
The atmosphere is pretty, but air doesn’t circulate well in those thick walls. It was hotter in the restaurant than outside. That’s why the few locals were dining at the outside tables. We ate inside and suffered.
Otherwise, the fact that you’ll spend $60+/pp after drink/tax/tip for a meal this unremarkable says something.
… moreLike many places in VSJ, I think the Asador is trying to be too many things for two many people. Is it a grill house? No, not really – my skirt steak tasted like it was done in a skillet. Italian? We’ll, they have some pasta dishes, so maybe? Puerto Rican? Kind of – you can get sweet plantains as a side.
Needless to say menu could use some prioritization a d focus.
The atmosphere is pretty, but air doesn’t circulate well in those thick walls. It was hotter in the restaurant than outside. That’s why the few locals were dining at the outside tables. We ate inside and suffered.
Otherwise, the fact that you’ll spend $60+/pp after drink/tax/tip for a meal this unremarkable says something.
Elias Chelala (Chewy)
El Asador The Grill House has a great location in the heart of Old San Juan with a rustic, welcoming vibe and live jazz that really sets the mood. The staff was polite and the ambiance made for a nice evening out.
I ordered the tuna steak, which was cooked well and had a good sear, but it lacked seasoning and felt a bit underwhelming for the price. The sides were just okay—nothing particularly memorable. Service was a bit slow, even though the restaurant wasn’t too crowded at the time.
Overall, it’s a decent spot if you’re in the area and looking for a relaxing meal, but there’s room for improvement in both flavor and pacing.
… moreI ordered the tuna steak, which was cooked well and had a good sear, but it lacked seasoning and felt a bit underwhelming for the price. The sides were just okay—nothing particularly memorable. Service was a bit slow, even though the restaurant wasn’t too crowded at the time.
Overall, it’s a decent spot if you’re in the area and looking for a relaxing meal, but there’s room for improvement in both flavor and pacing.
Renata Nogueira
I ordered a $14 salad and, honestly, it says it all. Based on what I received, my recommendation is to stay away from this overpriced and poor-quality restaurant. While the interior looks nice and clean, the food portions are very small and absolutely not worth the price. Service toward tourists was also disappointing, which made the experience even worse. In my opinion, this place is a tourist trap. If I could give zero stars, I would.
… moreManny Aponte
Fabulous restaurant! We started with the passion fruit sangrias that were surprisingly tasty. We thoroughly enjoyed the ceviche appetizer, and my wife special-ordered the Caesar’s salad with a grilled salmon filet while I had the carne asada with white rice and pinto beans. Everything was cooked to perfection! And the desserts—crème brûlée and coconut flan—were the best we’ve had in a long time. The wait staff were very accommodating to our requests and checked on us regularly. Great vibe with the jazz music and open-aired seating inside the restaurant. Highly recommend if you’re ever in Old San Juan.
… moreJAY SPOT REVIEW
I usually don’t catalog or give bad reviews, this isn’t a bad review either, I’ll just explain a little about why I didn’t like it very much, and why I give it 5 stars for service.
First of all, the restaurant is perfect for all types of people, the attention is more than divine, perfect, I loved how those who work are always attentive, in the same way it is good because they are punctual with appointments and even more so when the restaurant is a large group. It has plenty of room for that.
With a colonial touch, and old San Juan decoration, I loved it.
let’s talk about food!
Definitely not for children, they do not have a children’s menu available, the truth is that I think that because a place is called El Asador, they should have a more varied menu. We understand that it is something exclusive but it is also a Caribbean country, let’s think about the great diversity they have to offer.
For cocktails, we ordered the passion fruit mojito and a very good margarita .
Note: the fried calamari was good but a little rubbery inside.
❤️The breaded chicken is delicious, and the potatoes are crunchy!
… moreFirst of all, the restaurant is perfect for all types of people, the attention is more than divine, perfect, I loved how those who work are always attentive, in the same way it is good because they are punctual with appointments and even more so when the restaurant is a large group. It has plenty of room for that.
With a colonial touch, and old San Juan decoration, I loved it.
let’s talk about food!
Definitely not for children, they do not have a children’s menu available, the truth is that I think that because a place is called El Asador, they should have a more varied menu. We understand that it is something exclusive but it is also a Caribbean country, let’s think about the great diversity they have to offer.
For cocktails, we ordered the passion fruit mojito and a very good margarita .
Note: the fried calamari was good but a little rubbery inside.
❤️The breaded chicken is delicious, and the potatoes are crunchy!