Antojitos del Callejón

This place was fun with outdoor seating. Cool atmosphere and the service was fast. They have good refreshing drinks. They have yummy empanadas. My husband and I shared a plate of food. It didn’t look that appetizing but it was so good! The flavor of the meat was so good. Seasoned so well. Just wish it was bigger portions.

Food was delish. Looking for alcapurria's that were made fresh and wow this place hit the spot and the amount that was given was amazing. Thanks again for the great service.

Great ocean view, seating is outdoors, on patio across from restaurant. Service was fabulous, kind and helpful with recommendations. We had 4 different flavors of monitor. Passionfruit was the best.

**Be aware, that the restaurant charges a 20% service fee (obligatory tip). This review aims to provide a frank assessment of Antojitos del callejón, a recently visited establishment. While the following observations may appear critical, they are intended to guide potential diners in making informed decisions. The overall experience at [Antojitos del callejon] fell short of expectations. Service was sluggish, with a significant delay of 35 minutes preceding the arrival of our appetizers. These appetizers, consisting of Alcapurrias, were unfortunately underwhelming. The plantain shells exhibited a concerning dryness, while the ground beef filling lacked flavor and displayed an incongruously high level of salinity. The overall quality fell far below what one would expect of this traditionally flavorful dish. Indeed, the Alcapurrias were so unappetizing that a significant portion remained uneaten. One is led to believe that even the local pigeons, a population known for their resilience, might hesitate to consume such fare due to its dehydrating properties. The main courses continued the trend of disappointment. The "bistec," priced at a premium of $16, proved to be a simple ground beef dish accompanied by vegetables and rice. This uninspired presentation failed to live up to the standards of Puerto Rican cuisine, particularly considering its price point. The "chuleta" echoed the issues of dryness – in this case, the overseasoned pork mirrored the aridity of Crash Boat Beach sand. The accompaniment of a meager two tostones and a halved tomato offered little in the way of culinary redemption. The ineptitude extended beyond the food itself. Beverages were demonstrably low-quality. The apparent practice of adding copious amounts of ice to mask the use of questionable water did little to enhance the experience. The "coconut water" bordered on fraudulent, exhibiting such a diluted nature that it was indistinguishable from plain water. It is safe to say that the beverages represented a significant low point in the entire dining experience. While the intention is not to appear overly critical, it is vital to stress that, for the exorbitant prices charged, alternative establishments offering a more satisfying experience are readily available. To avoid replicating this mistake, patronage of other restaurants is strongly recommended. Finally, this "restaurant" preys on the ignorance of newcomers to basically swindle the incoming customers into eating this type of food. I doubt that anyone with at least two taste buds in their tongue would dare to come back to this place ever.

Not my favorite. Our meals didn’t come out together and when the last meal did come the chicken was raw. Wasn’t even a busy time that we went. The food that we did get was good.

Fairly disappointed in our experience after reading so many good reviews. We ordered combos #5 and #6 both of which say they are empanadas but neither of them ended up being empanadas! #5 was just a large chicken tender and #6 was fried steak. The food was definitely overpriced for what we got. The drinks were tasty though!

They have a nice view of the ocean. The piña colada is good. I can taste the rum. The shrimp mofongo is good. The shrimps are big and fresh. The salad dressing is good too. The service is slow but it’s island life.

Alcapurria 12 inches long....fresh...tasty...well done....Dang...thanks its addictive....brought back memories of Grandma's and moms home alcapurrias.

Delicious quick food! Pastillos are so yummy, we ordered more. Recommend by friends and lived up to the deliciousness. Icy cold drinks on a hot Puerto Rican afternoon!

Small restaurant that has tables outside. We ordered drinks and a food sampler while we waited for a table in the restaurant next door. Service is pretty quick here, but food and drinks were ok. Nice place to stop by for a quick snack.

Awesome customer service. Awesome food. ! Just awesome ! When in the area, I recommend a stop.

El relleno de papa was good. Unfortunately, the service, for lack of better word sucks. The girl became argumentative with me when I ordered a corona and she insisted that I order a medalla. Not everyone wants a medalla. After that, the already bad service got worse. As a Puerto Rican, I keep seeing a trend with poor customer service in Puerto Rico.

super great fried empanadas of all flavors, come early and they have some lunch specials. gotta beat the rush because the food is amazing but limited.

Little spot to grab a bite to go but if you're waiting to eat at the restaurant next door. This spot may be better. We only had an empanada but it was quite tasty. And the picante is delish. Just the right amount of heat.

It didn't have more than half the items on the menu. Service took forever and food was below average

This place is always busy for a reason! Great food - they run out of stuff sometimes. There's great music, people dancing, and you can see the ocean. There is lots of seating but normally it's packed.

Great place to have a cool beverage and enjoy the ocean breeze.Drink served quickly. Servers are attentive and quick.

GEM IN OLD SAN JUAN! As we were walking between the forts we stumbled upon this place and WOW was it amazin! We sat at a table outside, tons of music playing and people walking by! We ordered drinks and a ton of empanadas which were fantastic! Also got an order of rice and beans which were phenomenal! It's definitely not a typical tourist spot as it's not on the main roads but it's a spot everyone should check out! Our waiter was amazing, super fast, attentive and sociable. We ended up going back there for dinner after a day of walking through the City because it was just that good! Good vibes and good food

Antojitos del Callejon on Calle San Sebastián in San Juan is a great place to go for delicious Puerto Rican food and drinks for a good value. I like being able to eat outside and enjoy everything with the views of the water and being in the middle of everything. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have the best meal.

Great place, great view, amazing service, good typical street puertorrican food! No alcapurrias today, maybe next time!

Cons Food was decent. Service was slow. Options are limited. Most prices are not listed. Tourists are charged different prices. Pros Nice little spot. Suggestion Eat at the restaurant next door and on the second level. Better options and views.

I was walking along the wall by La Perla, ran into this spot. Really good food specially the empanadas. Friendly Staff chill spot. Must Go !

Ordered alcapullias and empanadas to go, everything was seasoned just right and tasted fresh. You can sit outside to eat or go across the street and enjoy the view.

The 2 stars are ONLY for the empanadas. The rest of the food was hard fried and terrible. Waiter was nice but switched our order because the mozzarella sticks "kept burning". Drinks were strong but meh overall. A 70 dollar lunch all fried. Otherwise I would give them no stars. In short, grab a chicken empanada and bounce.

This meal was just mediocre, it came out hot, hole in the wall located in old san Juan, they didnt have steak so i went with pork and plantains, it was ok. It did the trick, ordered mojitos from the bar just across and sat at the table outside.

Small. Outside seating (you have to wait for open seat) Delicious empanadillas and great variety. Good arroz con gondules, delicious meat filled alcapurrias. Great little sauces. Good music. The atmosphere is what helps create the experience.

Perfect place to stop as you walk between the two historical National sites. Mostly fried food, but flavorful. Music, a breeze, and a shaded place to sit while you take a quick food break. Enjoy!

So we came to this place on our first night in San Juan. Plastic tables outside, disposable plates, loud music. Food came quick. We ordered a steak with onions plate, fried chicken with rice and beans. I ordered a red snapper with rice and beans. When the check came, I was told that the red snapper was $41. That's crazy! Nowhere on the menu was this mentioned! I would suggest you ask the price for the red snapper before being slapped by $41 for a fried fish with just salt on it!

This Little place usually has a variety of empanadas ready to go. Add an ice-cold beer to that order and you can be out there, with beer and food in hand, in under five minutes. There is no seating inside but there are tables and places to stand around and chat just outside. . This place is fast, good, cheap Puerto Rican fried foods that even the locals appreciate and worth a stop if you are in the area.

Hard place to find. Service was indifferent at best. Food was fine and waiter explained what it was so I wouldn't be surprised (empanada here means breaded, not the little pastry.) There is only outside seating and it was quite breezy (the weather doesn't affect the rating!)

Beautiful view of the ocean for starters. The garlic fries are to die for and the mojito's are just as fantastic. Staff is amazing! Definitely a must if you're in old San Juan.

We were walking along in Old San Juan heading to the fort at El Morro when we decided to duck into Antojitos for some lunch. It was just about our worst experience in Puerto Rico to this point. We had high hopes considering the items on the menu and the high prices, but we were very disappointed. The staff was friendly but the wait time was very long. During spring break the environment was very hectic and loud but that is to be expected. The seafood cocktail was decent possibly because it was our first, but the entrees were just plain bad. I ordered Mahi Mahi and received dry flavorless fish sitting in butter with pepper slices on it. Samantha ordered Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo and the pasta barely had shape to it it was so over cooked. Additionally, the fettuccine sat in a soup of watery Alfredo sauce. It did not help that the food ended up costing around $80. I would strongly advise against anyone going here to get food.

The best spot in old San Juan the best price you can get in San Juan ! Good customer service an the area look amazing! You are front the ocean

Best service ever! The waiter was very attentive and the food was delicious! We ordered empanadas and they were on point! Outside seating right across from the ocean with some great music as well. Highly recommend local food.

The food is authentically awesome. But the best of the best was the waitress/historian, Norma!!! This was a great time

We were walking down the street and saw this old Puerto Rican lady making food out of some hole in the wall bar, that's why we stopped! Couldn't tell you what we ate because we asked the waitress to pick their best dish ! Food was good, could have used a bit more flavor. The atmosphere was fun and local and the scenic view of the fort and water was beautiful! Would definitely give it another chance !

Great place for food where locals go. Some lady at a local bar told me to try. I will def go back when I'm back in PR. Highly recommended. And it's cheap!!

Cute place with great atmosphere. Service was super friendly and accommodating. Great view of the ocean. Definitely a place to stop while touring Old San Juan.

So I went here the lady said she would come take our order she took for ever cause she was just standing there talking,she then spilled a drink on me and got our order wrong waste of time coming here. the mofongo was ok and the steak wasn't that good the fries were ok as well

Norma and the homemade traditional food hit the spot. The outdoor patio area was a perfect place to have lunch in the sun and if you're lucky, Norma will share some insider secrets of her Island. She made our day. Thank you!

Greasy food with terrible service. Looks like a local spot, but treats people like tourists. Total tourist trap.

Literally down a callejon (small street)! My family and I were desperate for some authentic Puerto Rican food. This place was amazing and fulfilled all our cravings. What made our experience memorable was the spacious outdoor patio, and our more than willing server Stefani who answered all our questions. The portions are huge and the prices are affordable. We will definitely come back when we visit the island.

Food was amazing, the service was top notch and the atmosphere felt like I was Puerto Rican myself. I'll be back every time

The Burgers are really good, but make sure you ask them to panini press the burger. They stopped doing that automatically so just ask. The staff of ladies are very sweet.

Terrible service they forgot to bring mine and my brother's drinks when bringing the rest of the tables(we waited 20 mins.)Then 1 hour goes by and still no food this place is supposed to make their foods before hand (claimed)and then warm and serve.A plus is it is very cheap.As people keep coming and going getting their food before us and leaving quick it feels as if the forgot us...The tostonies not seasoned AT ALL.The food itself is nothing special at all so over all I wouldn't suggest going to this place.

This was recommended to us and the food was great. Huge portions and very inexpensive. Mimi was a great waitress.