Philadelphia’s Best Puerto Rican Restaurants - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"This restaurant is the reason to go to Camden (besides Carool’s Discount Liquor). Old San Juan has an expansive menu with a ton of variety, whether you’re grabbing from the hot/cold takeout section or sitting in their large and modest dining room. They specialize in whole fish dishes and seafood salads, but their mofongo with shrimp in garlic sauce is an absolute must-try. The shrimp is so tender it’ll make you recall finer dining spots that haven’t come close to doing it this right, and the ajillo sauce is so deliciously garlicky that no vampire could physically come near you for at least 24 hours after consumption. Whatever you order, you can smell the combination of fresh herbs and spices as soon as your food hits the table." - carolyn rivera, candis mclean