Café con Ron

We visited this establishment for a quick bite to eat while vacationing in Sept. 2025. We heard the place is owned by Bad Bunny so we wanted to support him. The place was buzzing with people. The music, food, and staff made this such a great experience. We ordered the ‘empanadillas con carne’ which was paired with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce which was delicious. We waited a few minutes in line before being allowed inside but it went by quickly, as we had an opportunity to meet folks who were also visiting from other parts of the world. The restaurant was clean and welcoming, as I was eating and dancing in my seat. This place did not disappoint! Highly recommended!

We went to the famous Cafe con Ron Bar to check out what the hype is all about! 🤩 Unfortunately, on the day we went Old San Juan had lost electricity, so most establishments were in the dark. It was sunny outside, so the bar stayed open and the only bartender there invited us in. We ordered two regular mojitos and they were deliciously cold, strong and nicely prepared by the super friendly bartender that invited us in and treated us like old friends. I highly recommend you stop by Cafe con Ron for a few cocktails🍹 But make sure there’s light and AC because it is HOT! 🔥🥵

Came here without high expectations and actually left… a bit mixed. The spot leans touristy, with a fun aesthetic and creative vibes. The cocktails are excellent, especially the Café con Ron, a way better take on an espresso martini. We tried the Mallorca Grilled Cheese, which had good flavor but felt a bit unbalanced, and it took forever to get to the table. On top of that, the staff didn’t feel very courteous, like they were just punching in for a paycheck, and it kind of dulls the otherwise charming ambiance. Worth a visit for the drinks, but the overall experience didn’t fully match the hype.

The opening time is wrong. They open by 11-11:30 it depends on the workers but the queue starts at 9:30. Nobody gives you info but at some point they put a sing on the door. The food is regular but the atmosphere is nice. Once in a lifetime I won’t repeat. If there order the empanadas.

The Cafe con Ron drink was fantastic. It was worth the long wait . The food was ok but service was not good. We had the steak sandwich , it was ok but needed more sauce. If we could find the server we would’ve asked for a more sauce but we were too hungry to wait and she was nowhere to be found.The place was not full so I’m not sure why the service was slow. We are use to island time but this was not that. We would just get the cafe con Ron from the bar in the future and skip the food.

I love this spot! I've come back three times already with my boyfriend. The staff is super attentive, and both the coffee and cocktails were absolutely delicious. The vibe is chill with low lighting — perfect for catching up with friends or even enjoying a relaxed moment with family. I’ll definitely be coming back again!

We waited an hour and twenty minutes food just was quick bites but very good, drinks were fantastic and reasonably priced… service was slow on the drinks just a heads up. We enjoyed as part of our Bad Bunny concert and adventure not sure if I would do it again

As a local, I’d say this spot definitely caters more to tourists. The concept is cute and the aesthetic is fun, but it gets really hot inside—some better ventilation would make a big difference, especially considering the drinks are $12 and up. The drinks and food are okay, nothing mind-blowing, but it’s worth a quick stop if you’re in the area. Just keep in mind it’s more of a grab-a-drink-and-go kind of place, not ideal if you’re looking for a relaxed sit-down experience.

Food was amazing..drinks also!! The waiter was very nice! Music was vibing! I would definitely recommend

Good vibes, food, and drinks! Waited around 30 mins to get in. I went a little latter in the day so it wasn't too busy. I was so happy that the food had not ran out. The prices here were so reasonable. We got a trippleta, which was big enough to share and it was only $13 bucks. It was so good too! The empanadillas were okay, I feel like you can get better ones somewhere else. I loved the tripleta! I highly recommend it. I also really enjoyed the Lavender drink

Nicely decorated spot to grab some cafe. This place was recommended. Service was pretty good. Drinks were so so.

This café seems to draw a lot of attention because people think it's Bad Bunny's cafe, but as far as I know, it's not. And forreal , it just didn't live up to the hype. The space itself is very cute, cozy, and spotless, with nice décor and even a nice back area to sit and relax. The service was good. Unfortunately, the drinks were the biggest letdown. I ordered coffee-based cocktails, and they were poorly made and overpriced. When you're paying specialty drink prices, you expect quality, but these felt like a waste of money. Overall, the vibe was nice, but the drinks were a gimmick, and I wouldn't go back.

We were in PR for the Bad Bunny concert, as soon as we landed, we dropped everything and went to Old San Juan... First stop of the trip was Café con Ron! As you can imaging, there was a line, as everyone wants to be a part of this. All Bad Bunny music playing. There's the bar, then some table on the back, not a very large space. Drink menu has, of course, the café con ron, plus 7 other "signature" drinks plus some other "classics". The Café con Ron is like a dessert and strong. It will wake you up and have you "happy" for the day. Also tried the Doble 6, very refreshing, and the Algo Refrescante. To be able to keep the day going, without an early hangover we had a tripleta. This was made with pan sobao and included malanga chips. Absolutely delicious. To finish, the server brought us Pitorro the Coco (as the song says, "pa'que vacilara") and with that note we left. Service was friendly at all points. The place is a bit loud but that is what you would expect. Even after the concert fever is over I would go back and recommend all to visit it too.

Me and my friend was walking the Old San Juan area trying to find a place to just grab something to eat and someone recommended this place and told us what we needed to try. It was some sort of sandwich wrap I think. And it was huge! Thank goodness we shared. We was there during the evening so it was more of a night club lounge environment but it was a fun place. The food was good and our expresso martini was good as well. Def must try. I'm sorry i forgot the name of what we got.

Went there in September, the line to get in was insane, but definitely worth it. The staff was very friendly, the food wasn't bad either. It was a party from the time we got in to the time we left. Must try the Cafe con Ron and the sandwich.

Came on a Friday night and the line wasn't that long. But while it may not have been long, it moved slow. The line wasn't across the street, I'm not sure if it still was, but it was kinda deceiving if you're walking by and don't see a line. They weren't serving food, and only serving some types of drinks. I couldn't hear because the girls at the table by the window were hella loud. The place is super vibey although it was dimly lit inside and we couldn't really explore the place. DTMF was playing on repeat, which is cool but they coulda played other songs from him too. I loved the free pitorro de coco shots when the song came on. And the bartenders were super chill. Overall the place was cool, definitely something to check out if you're in the area and a bad bunny fan. But don't go hungry in case they're not serving food at the time.

Had an alright experience. They were playing Bad Bunny's DTMF on repeat (which we loved because that entire album is fire), but the food and drinks leave a lot to be desired. We ordered the Tripleta sandwich which was soooo dry. Like I was worried it would get caught in my esophagus. Then we ordered the Cafe Con Ron drinks and WHEW. It was strong. I couldn't taste any coffee at all. If you told me that was just rum in a cup I would've believed you. Overall, the service was nice, and the ambience is super cool, but this isn't what I would recommend if you're looking for good food and drinks.

Was in PR for the Bad Bunny concert so of course we had to stop in his bar. We came for the cafe con Ron drinks but unfortunately, due to the water shortage, those weren't available. The staff made up for the loss with friendly service and delicious drinks. Our neighbors had some food and kept saying how great everything was. Our cocktails were executed perfectly and before we left we had the obligatory pitorro (hey that's what Benito would have wanted). I loved the decor and total PR vibe. The line was around the block to get in, but they did an amazing job keeping the space comfortable to enjoy your experience. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu and get my cafe con Ron!

We had a fun little stop at Café con Ron during our trip! The line looked long at first, but we only waited about 20 minutes before getting seated. Inside, the vibe was lively and upbeat--even though the space is small, everyone seemed to be having a great time. We tried their signature Café con Ron (a must!) along with Favorito de mi Ex and some empanadas, which made for a perfect snack. We only stayed about 30 minutes just to experience it, but it was worth it. The only thing that could've made it better would've been a surprise appearance by Bad Bunny!

Last one I promise but I have to cover this place in San Juan. This place is co-owned by Bad Bunny. Let me first say first day not good waited in line outside for 36 minutes get in and they tell bar only kitchen has an issue. Ok so it was drinks this time. Next time we waited outside 1 hour and 20 minutes, and let me tell you I was glad we did. First the drink was deliciously dangerous, strong but goes down so smooth. The EL Bitste and Pan con Lechon was loaded with both flavor and meat. It really hit the stop. This place was very good prices for the food drinks were average.

Well I'd give it 5 stars but there's truthfully it's bothersome that they say they open at 9, but really don't open until 10:30-11. And they don't tell you anything. So the line just keeps getting longer and longer and they're taking their sweet time. And then you come in and the first people in line get the bar while everyone else gets tables which I don't think is very fair. Anyway, I will say service is quick, the coquito coffee was amazing I ended up getting two. We also got the empanadas which were so good. Place itself is very cute just very small. I'm glad we did it but it's definitely overhyped.

Forgot to take pics of food and other drinks. BUT GO TO THIS PLACE. Obviously popular because it's bad bunny's cafe. But overall the empanadas were so delicious I couldn't get enough. They are smaller size for appetizers. They streamed lined the long line so well! We waited maybe 30 mins max. It's good to either go in groups of 2 or 4 for faster seating. Since we were a group of 3 sometimes they'd sit down others before us. We took a standing table but the service was just as good. Our server was super friendly and attentive. He accommodated my coffee drink and added rum to it ( vacation mode ok). While making sure we knew about the other substitutes that were offered for drinks. definitely will go back next time I'm in PR.

Restaurant was decorated so cute! Food, drinks and vibes were great! Everything came out super quick. I will say we went around 2pm and the service was a lot better at that time than when we came back at 11pm for drinks

When we went, there was a long wait; however once inside it was enjoyable. They have an assortment of drinks including some without alcohol. The Coco Martinez was a 10/10! It wasn't a typical coffee drink at all. The ambience is nice and friendly. We went during the day, definitely a nice place to grab a drink along the way. Some may not find the long wait worth it, but if you have a couple of hours to kill during the day, definitely check it out!

As a bad bunny fan, i had to go to his bar. It was nicely decorated inside and had table seating in the back and bar seating in the front. I first ordered the coco Martinez and was very impressed how well that coquito flavor stood out in the coffee. Before I left, I order the cococchino and again loved it the flavors.

We came to Puerto Rico for the Bad Bunny concert and so of course we had to stop in at Café con Ron. We got lucky as there was only a little line when we arrived. As time passed that line got very long lol. But I appreciate that once we got inside it did not feel packed or overcrowded. My friend and I were seated at the bar. We could not order the signature drink as this section of old son Juan does not have running water and they can't clean the mixers out to make the drink. They did have other alternatives for us though. I tried the favorito de mi ex. The drink was absolutely delicious. It was fresh not overpower sweet. We enjoyed talking to the bartender people next to us and listening to great music. We couldn't leave without each having a shot of Pitorro de Coco. This actually ended up being the best one I had while on the island and I had quite a few lol. Definitely a part of the experience if you're coming for the Bad Bunny concert, you will enjoy yourself. But get there early so you don't have to wait in line.

Stopped in for a drink and a small bite to eat and it was fun. Loved the music, and vintage-style decor that's supposedly dedicated to Bad Bunny's latest album.

Great Service, bistec sandwiches, cafe con Ron. No picadillo but they have sriracha. :)

This place was a must see if you're in old San Juan. So many bad bunny fans here but the place has a great vibe. I tried mostly all the drinks and they are all special in their own way. The staff were friendly but not like the people from Puerto Rico. They felt privileged being there and were i. A hurry to get you out of the table. Other than that I would stop by and have some drinks! Don't ask about the private room cause they get all butt hurt lol!

We went on a Thursday night, there was a bit of a wait but it moved pretty quickly. We went for the drinks which didn't disappoint and were reasonably priced. The bar has some bad bunny, I guess Easter eggs? But it's not in your face about it, very subtle. If you're not a bad bunny fan, you would still enjoy it. The bar is very lively and it is in a very fun zone, definitely recommend. We didn't get to go in the morning so unfortunately we didn't try anything else but the drinks

If you are in SJ you need to stop by the pop up bar and see Jonathan y Ronile!!! They are a VIBE! They make you top notch drinks and they sing the top Bad Bunny Songs! Go get you a Cafe con Rum and jams! They made my night and experience!!

the ambiance was chill. the service was a little slow but overall it was a good experience. i had the cafe con ron (coffee with rum) which was 10/10 and also "la triplets" which was a sandwich with chicken, beef and pork. the portion was huge and had to take half to go. overall i highly suggest stopping here for lunch or drinks while exploring viejo san juan

Strong cocktails and the lechón sandwich was tasty. Prices not bad at all $42.90 for a cafe con Ron , lechón sandwich and an espresso martini. All of the servers are nice which is a plus. They had old school salsa playing , towards the end they started playing bad bunny songs. Will definitely be back when I return to PR

A staple when visiting g old San Juan. We stopped by (aka stood in line for an hour) at lunchtime on a Friday. It was worth the wait - the vibe was unmatched and the food and drinks were delicious. The music was on point and the complimentary shots given out to everyone there made it a memorable experience. Tripleta sandwich was seasoned perfectly and pro tip: add rum to your coffee drink for a special treat. Can't wait to go back, gracias Benito!

I went on a Sunday before 4pm and they were out of ALL coffee and some food items. Had the tripleta sandwich with some fresh lemonade. The mini empanadas mix was so good we got 2 orders of them w/ their special sauce. The service was bad. Got the lemonade when I was almost done w/ my food. Went for the Bad Bunny vibes but ppl even left after they were told that they were out of half their menu. Very chill place.

Excellent service by our server "RONIEL". Nos sentimos como en el patio de casa. Gracias también al host "Arnaldo" por su profesionalismo. El Café Con Ron estaba exquisito!!! Gracias por hacer de nuestra visita una que jamás olvidaremos.

Came for Bad Bunny, stayed for the food. While wondering around Old San Juan, I stopped in with some girlies for lunch. I had heard about this place on TikTok and had to see it for myself. Most of the girls got a coffee drink but I opted for a marg. Delicious! For lunch, I went with the Mallorca grilled cheese. I could eat that sandwich for the rest of my life. The sweet bread really brings the sandwich to the next level. In addition to a couple cheeses, there's a yummy jam mixed in. It came with malanga chips. I've never had them before but they're so light and delicious. Ask for some aioli to dip them in. It's a quiet little spot in a bustling area. An authentic PR experience!

I would give them no stars tbh! It says it opens at 9 we waited 2 hours and they still did not open ! Not once did anyone come out and communicate and let us know if they were running behind or whatever was the case was, if they would have said sorry for the delay etc that would have been fine! But when we would ask they seemed bothered and just did hand gestures! Everytime an employee would walk out they just said "soon" so many people walked away upset like us! Wasted our time ! & JUST FOUND OUT THIS CAFE IS NOT EVEN OWNED BY BAD BUNNY ! So don't waste your time ! Take your service and money elsewhere! Everyone we saw after that stayed in line said it was not worth it! Go to don Ruiz cafe a block over BOMB FOOD and the service was amazing!

Popped in here on my last trip to VSJ and loved it! The decor is enriched in Puerto Rican Culture, the music was good, drinks were tasty and food was delicious! Would definitely like to come back here another time and try out more of the menu.

Drinks are good. We got seated by the bar. We got there around 5pm. The bartender said there will be food at 5:30pm. 5:30pm came around and another bartender said there won't be food until 6:30pm.

They open 2 hours late and were unprepared. People waiting in line getting frustrated and we had no communication on when they were going to open up. So people started walking away from the line. Very disappointed SMH.

Took 30 mins to get our drinks.. con on. Bendito come on! The Moscow mule was good after 30 min wait

Tuve una experiencia bastante decepcionante en Café con Ron. Llegamos mucho antes de las 5:00 p.m. con una menor de edad y estuvimos más de 20 minutos esperando por un mesero que nunca apareció. Al principio, el bouncer nos indicó que el lugar estaba lleno, pero que podíamos esperar, aclarando que aún no eran las 5:00 p.m. y que en ese momento sí se permitían menores. Luego nos ofreció una mesa standing sin sillas --algo incómodo considerando que estábamos con una menor-- mientras veíamos cómo otras personas que llegaron después eran sentadas en mesas completas con sillas, sin ninguna explicación o consideración hacia nosotros. Decidimos quedarnos a esperar, pero el servicio simplemente nunca llegó. Nadie se acercó a atendernos ni a ofrecernos algo. Esa falta total de atención, sumada a la evidente preferencia hacia otros clientes que llegaron luego, fue lo que nos llevó a irnos del lugar. La experiencia no justifica los precios altos, más IVU y propina, cuando el servicio es tan deficiente. Muy lamentable, porque el lugar tiene buen ambiente, pero si el servicio no mejora, simplemente no vale la pena regresar.

Not sure what time this place opens; but we came just before 10 and were sat right away. Cafe con Ron drink was strong but refreshing. Service was nice, the place feels very welcoming and warm. Place is full of little artsy details. Had the Mallorca grilled cheese that was delicious. Prices were reasonable and music was great!

This place is not very impressive. The servers look miserable, and it feels like they dislike customers. The security guard assigns seats randomly, seemingly giving regular seats to whoever he prefers. Overall, it was a waste of my time.me.

My experience was horrible. I sat at the bar for 20 minutes no service. When I was finally asked if I was helped I said no. I asked for 3 shots and the bartender walked away. I sat for 2 more minutes and Me and my group just left. Would never go back!!!

After a long day touring Old San Juan & visiting Bad Bunny's Mural we decided to stop by his spot Cafe Con Ron. It was the best decision we made. What a delight meeting the Barista Natasha, the waitress Amy but Gaby made our afternoon a pure delight. Gaby is the best Mixologist in PR hands down. Every drink was of pure perfection. Let's start with the Amazing Dulce Típico- omg- the most balanced and refreshing drink ever Then Un Coco - a bourbon delight. Just as good. Finally, I asked if they can make me a Long Island Iced Tea as I'm a true New Yorker. Once again Gaby didn't disappoint. She made it as any true NYer would. All 3 ladies made it a memorable experience and will for sure stop by at my next visit

We came to Cafe Con Ron after long walk in Old San Juan and wow, the drinks in this place are amazing! The bartenders here do know how to make perfectly balanced drinks! We wanted to try a few drinks and the "Dulce Típico" is amazing good and very refreshing. We also tried "Un Coco" and if you like bourbon, this is the drink for you, again, perfectly balanced and with an amazing flavor. I asked them to make a Long Island Ice Tea as that is the drink not everybody makes well and this was made to perfection! Gaby(bartender) and Natasha(barista) are among the best bartenders I have met and I have met quite a few. I recommend this place hands down! Amy who assisted us was such a wonderful sweet person and she gave us such nice recommendations that I would definitely come back to this place!

We only had drinks and the cafe con ron reminded me a lot of an espresso martini, if you like that. I tried the ex-boyfriend one and it was amazing! Zariel (I think ) helped us and he was amazing. Great customer service!! Very attentive. Met all of our accommodations! Amazing service in Puerto Rico. he made the ambience amazing

Waited an hour in line then waited an hour to take order for them to say kitchen is closed. Ordered drinks, waited 45 minutes. so much potential. disappointed

First thing first. Big fan of Bad bunny and I wanted to support his business because why not? I've been waiting all morning to go( They open at 9am, according to their website) but I got the door slammed in my face by an employee saying they weren't open. I proceed to ask what time and the employee had this dumbfounded look on their face and then asks the manager and they had the same exact face. Still unsure of what time they open. They didn't have to be rude. Probably won't go back.

Had very high hopes for this place and it flat out disappointed! Google says it opens at 9am - my group and I went on Monday, August 25th, and got there around 8:55am. They did not open at 9 like google says. As we were waiting for the first hour, we saw produce and bread being dropped off. Then we saw what looked like the manager going into the cafe at 9:50am, we asked em what time they open, he said 10am. 10 o clock came and they still did not open. We saw the workers just sitting at the bar area with no sense of urgency to prepare the place for opening. Then we asked another worker, who came out briefly to receive a package, what time they open and he told us they were opening shortly. Another hour passed, 11am at this point and they still were not opening. We were trying to get the workers attention from outside the cafe to find out what was going on and what time they were really opening, but they did not even give us the time of day! Straight up ignored us and brushed us off, as we weren't waiting for 2+ hours. They were so disrespectful, unprofessional, and rude. No communication at all. We ended up leaving at 11:15am because they still weren't opening. We waited outside for 2 hours and 20 minutes just to be disregarded and disrespected. My group and I were there for vacation for a few days and our time was limited. There was much we wanted to do and they waisted 2+ hours of our time. I would not recommend!! Do not go here!! Also just found out it is not even owned by Benito (Bad Bunny). They are just using him to make money off his fans, but shit is not worth the time or money!

The owner should should really take the time to see who he hires our experience was not a pleasant one when we entered there were people at the bar no welcome not even a glance a young women and young man were working the bar i stated hello when you can would like to order a PINA colada was greeted by the young girl with short hair with a hostile demeanor well your in the incorrect place we dont serve that here and turned around and ignored us her coworker a young man chuckled i asked him in return ok in Spanish What are the Bad Bunny drinks or recommendations then he gave me a shady rude remark BAD BUNNTY NO HACE NA AQUI PORQUE EL NO ESTA Aqui ! Im puerto Rican and its a shame that there are people like this who have no manners on how to treat customers to the owner dont employ people who are rude for no reason to customers your going to lose business that way and my advice there are plenty of pleasant bars and restaurants along the way skip this one !