El Viejo Almacén

I was visiting old San Juan with 3 family members and we chose this place for lunch. Right away, we were pleased with the air conditioning. A lot of restaurants in the area are outdoors, and it was hot as usual in PR. We started with an order of empanadas, both chicken and meat. The appetizers were very tasty but took about 30 minutes to arrive. Our main dishes took almost one hour to be served and it wasn't busy. So don't come if you're super hungry. I ordered a plain grilled chicken breast, which was a bit dry. My son ordered the best dish, which was a stuffed chicken special. It was outstanding! (I tried it). Also ordered was a chicken milanese, which was decent, as well as a ravioli dish, which was very good. All our plates came with a side of fries, which weren't very good. We had asked for rice and beans, but they had run out! Our waitress was amazingly friendly, which is typical in PR. The building the restaurant is housed in is historical and quite charming. The prices were reasonable for the area. I think this place is worth a visit.

We went here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. This restaurant was a real gem during our time in San Juan Puerto Rico. The service was excellent and very quick, Top Notch! The restaurant was very clean and a great atmosphere. The food came out hot and fresh. We had the braised beef with mashed potatoes and Shrimp Risotto. For an appetizer we had the Chorizo sausage. The entrees and appetizer both were great. We will be back one day!

The food was absolutely delicious & the atmosphere was very sensual. The pesto gnocchi was some of the best I’ve ever had. We got a platter of different sausages alongside another sausage plate in sauce…truthfully, that alone filled us up.

One of our two favorite places in Old San Juan! The atmosphere feels truly authentic, and it can be hard to get a reservation sometimes. It’s an Argentinian restaurant with amazing food, a great wine selection, and a thoughtfully curated menu.

Food was good but not amazing. Waitresses were very friendly and informative. Live musicians were superb and the highlight of the night! Did notice quite a few winged termites on the wall just behind us and brought it up. The building is old though so it's to be expected Still, one's gotta keep up the battle to exterminate to the sufficient degree

This place is really beautifully decorated and the food was delicious! The Churrasco Ossobucco were amazing and the sweet potato & carrot gnocchi was chefs kiss. Portion size was very good. The service was good but it took a long time to get our food - well at least the appetizer (55 mins) but then the entrees came timely after. Overall was a great experience. Would go back.

This place is super cute. Definitely a better sit down restaurant if you want a decent meal. We got the gnocchi and steak with fritas. My only thing was that I asked the waitress her opinion on which dish I should get and she told me to choose? Maybe it’s a cultural thing? I just figured obviously they know what’s good - I just wanted her recommendation. Also she corrected my friend’s Spanish accent - but atleast she tried. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I had high expectations for this tropical-Italian restaurant, given its inviting ambience and impressive plate presentation. Unfortunately, the experience fell short where it mattered most—the food. I ordered a well-done meat dish with rice and beans, but what arrived was a total disaster. The meat was inconsistently cooked, with one end well done, the middle medium rare, and the other end practically rare. The rice was oddly hard, as if overcooked, and the beans were more liquid than anything else, lacking the texture expected from a proper preparation. On a brighter note, the drinks were decent, and the service was acceptable, though nothing particularly memorable. While the restaurant gets points for its atmosphere and plating, the execution of the meal left much to be desired. Hopefully, they refine their kitchen’s consistency because the potential is there.

Strolling through Old Town, we were looking for a place to eat. We stumbled across this Argentinian restaurant, as it looked warm and inviting. We were quickly seated and ordered an empanada and calamari for an appetizer, and ended up splitting the short rib, and braised beef for dinner. The waiter first said the braised beef would be a 40 minute wait, but it actually came out shorter than that, and was it worth the wait!! It was tender like a pot roast,and the sauce was splendid. This is a very walkable, lively, picturesque part of town. There are many restaurants here, and if I'm back this way, I may just go back here.

Love the ambience nice interior design. Food is well done however there is pork in the lentil soup. And probably in the rice and beans. They need more vegan choices One of our people in our party were celebrating a birthday so they all came out to sing her happy birthday.

Our dinner at El Viejo Amlacen in Old San Juan was just OK. The service was hit and miss, with a major faux paux with the wine service. The food was also hit and miss, definitely not worthy of the price tag... It's a beautiful space, small but cozy, nice chandeliers and a comfy feel. Nice bar area as well. As noted, the service wasn't the best, likely from lack of experience... all very young and constant confusion about seating in the dining room. We were moved after being mis-seated in an area where a reservation came in two hours later. The staff constantly shuffled tables and chairs around, arranging and re-arranging seating in the dining room.... literally every 5 minutes or so! Sadly, we were moved to a table where the live music set up literally two feet from the table. Once the music started, we could not even have a conversation. Live music OK, but way too loud for the small space. The kitchen was equally disorganized... our sweetbreads were presented lukewarm and without much taste. We had the steak milanesa with the cream sauce and spinach... the steak was over-cooked and was modestly warmed when served. The grilled vegetables on the small weren't much better. Cookies and ice cream dessert were just OK. Simply put, the food was mediocre at best. The service issue with the wine seemed like a bit of a bait and switch with champagne... the bottle we ordered wasn't available, so the waitress suggested an alternative from the menu, only the alternative wasn't the bubbles listed on the menu... it was another sparkling rose NOT on the menu, at 2x the price of the bottled we tried to order. Not sure it was intentional, again, it may well have been inexperience of the wait staff not understanding how to discuss alternative wine options. In any event, a very disappointing meal, and left much to be desired for the price tag. Cool place, but the service and food do not warrant the price tag. Too many other good places in Old San Juan, we don't need to go back!

What a great find for a late lunch in old San Juan. Authentic Argentinian cuisine with an extensive menu that had a list of at least seven different Milanese dishes that sealed the deal for me. Pumpkin soup and empanadas for appetizers were delicious. Risotto with mushrooms,tasty cocktails and friendly service made for a great experience,muy beuno!!

The Milanese was fabulous and the cocktails were great! We also had the gnocchi and ravioli.....so good! The ambience was beautiful as well.

We waited over 1 hour for fried calamari. Manager didn't seem to care or check in on us. Server was clueless. DO NOT COME HERE. Save your money and give it to another business.

El Viejo Almacen is a must try if you are in Puerto Rico. It was luckily down the street from our hotel, so it was super convenient. The night we were there they had a live musician playing, so the vibes were even better. We started off with chicken empanadas. These hit the spot as we were incredibly hungry. They tasted great! We then ordered the Lamb Leg, Salmon Ravioli, and Mashed Potatoes. I had never had Salmon Ravioli before - this dish absolutely blew my mind. It tasted so delicious. I still dream about the Ravioli. The Lamb Leg was definitely a healthy portion size and also tasted great. The Mashed Potatoes were a bit bland. One note: the bathroom door does not lock properly, so be aware (unless they have fixed this since Feb 2024). I would highly recommend trying this restaurant if you are in PR! I would make sure to not dress super casually as this is a nicer restaurants.

This restaurant in Old San Juan, located by the Governor's Mansion is definitely worth a visit. There are multiple floors and the ambience is an old world feel. The food was excellent - braised beef and pasta dishes stood out. The house-made red sangria is top notch! This restaurant would have received five stars but I gave it four stars because service was a bit slow.

Honestly? Worst experience ever!!!! Sure we had an amazing server, and it had an amazing ambiance. But the food was cold and hardly seasoned, the premium cut meats were expensive yet were poor quality- the bill for 6 people was $300.00 which I understand for the area and fancy looking place, the price was expected but again the food quality for Argentinian food was just not there. Nor was it what we expected it to be. Funny yet sad enough we spent $120.00 at sizzler and party of 8 and the food was better. NEVER AGAIN!

Leaving hungry. Ate here with my family and not a single person liked their food. Absolutely no flavor or seasoning. We told the waiter and got a dry "sorry". Customer service was very slow and inattentive for only having 2 other tables of customers... As soon as we wanted to order they were all of a sudden "out of" everything on the lunch menu. Which is all smaller portions of the big menu..... not sure how they got their decent rating. Try literally any other restaurant.

This was probably one of our best dining experiences while in San Juan. Notably elevated in terms of quality, ambiance, and service. The menu seems to be a blend of Argentinian, Italian, and local PR. Everything coming out of the kitchen looks incredible and portions are sizable. The local grilled sausage made a nice appetizer easily shared by three. Fresh and natural tasting served with a chimichuri. The fried calamari served with homemade aioli was some of the best I've had at a restaurant. Salmon stuffed ravioli nero with lemon and marscapone was outstanding, if not a bit rich. Pollo Milanese favaloro was also excellent and massive! Served with local tomato sauce, mozzarella, and topped with eggs over easy. All was going well until my fettuccine sepia pescadora came. This homemade squid ink pasta was to be served with an assortment of fresh local fish , mussels, shrimp and octopus. Unfortunately none of the pescadra made it onto the plate. Would have been a perfect dining experience if not for this significant oversight. Cocktails, ambience, and service staff were all excellent. Would definitely return and save room for dessert.

Beautiful interior! Nice staff. The meal was terrible! J ordered the Argentinian Milanesas Classicas Steak- Romano style. I got two huge deep fried flat steaks with some cheese and spices on top. I could have overcooked it myself. Couldn't eat it- was very disappointed. What's worse is that the place came very highly recommended- AND those that recommended it- came with us! They swore by the tough, dried up steak. Not my thing. Beautiful place though! I'm sure they can put together a great meal- but just not mine, not that day.

Went there with the wife for a light lunch. I had a Pino Grigio, the spinach fritters, and a green salad. The wife had the salmon croquettes and the beef empenada. All was excellent. Great ambiance, service, and food.

Started with pumpkin soup, delicious! Meats tasty and cooked to perfection. Churrasco is what you expect of an Argentinian restaurant. The short ribs tender and tasty. The quantity enough to satisfy any hunger. The best, getting conventional vegetables (zucchini, broccoli, berenjena, asparagus) grilled. Not easy to get non-starchy veggies in Puerto Rico. This were just awesome. Service excellent with friendly and knowledgeable attendants. The best deal for two is to get the parrillada, which comes with churrasco, and two other meats (can't recall) and 2 sides. Tons of meats! A bit pricey but you get your money's worth! And great Old San Juan architecture to give the perfect ambiance..

Took a little while for the server to come, granted I arrived late but you're open so pay attention. Overall the food was pretty good! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a late dinner in the area. Pretty nice ambience as well.

Wish we could review the main courses but unfortunately we never had the opportunity to eat. We sat down and it was 25 minutes before we had any water, which we had to ask for as it was never offered. We ordered an appetizer and our main meal at the same time. 30 minutes later our charcuterie came out. After finishing everything and boxing up our leftover charcuterie our waitress came over and asked us if we'd like to order a second course. "What?"....we ordered that over an hour ago. The poor girl forgot to put in our order and had completely forgotten about us. I was unwilling to wait any longer after already having been there for an hour and 15 minutes. The charcuterie was great but the service we received was awful. It was a frustrating experience because we were starving when we came in. The host was very kind and apologized profusely for our waitresses mistake. He comped my friends soup which was very nice of him. I'm sure it was an off night...but we left and had dinner elsewhere.

We sat at the bar and had lunch and drinks. Menu is varied and the servers and bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Food and drinks are great. Location is near The Poets Passage which I also recommend. Enjoy a steak and then visit there.

Had an extremely enjoyable evening here! The food didn't blow us away, but the service was impeccable and the ambience was beautiful. We ordered the Caprese salad and the empanada with cheese and salad to start. Both were great. I had the short rib for entree and upgraded to Parmesan risotto. Risotto was the star of the evening. A tad salty, but delicious. The short rib was not what I am used to in America. This dish usually looks more like pot roast and is slow cooked for hours in my hometown. Here, it was just a grilled piece of meat. It was a bit tough and not great flavor. My friend ordered the house made Milanesas Favarolo with veal. It was salty and dry. Could have used a nice sauce. The house red wine was delicious. Our waitress Alessandra was very friendly and attentive. I would definitely go back for the atmosphere and people!

The food and the ambiance was just amazing. Top tier experience for my first Argentinian restaurant! The food was different from the usual Mexican / Sonoran food I'm used to but it was very flavorful. The arroz provencal, I had never tried anything like it, super delish and I even shared it with the girls and they also enjoyed eating it. Everyone in my party liked their food, from the Milanesa, risotto, salad to the churrasco! The service was nice, they didn't know any of the "main land" drinks we were asking for but they still made them. Super delicious, a must try spot whenever visiting Old San Juan. Ask to be seated upstairs it's beautiful with a nice big chandelier in the room and less crowded then the first floor.

The character limit would not allow me to express the full extent of my troubles at El Viejo, so instead, I will list every positive aspect of my dining experience this evening. 1. The water was refreshing (until I realized it was $8.50) 2. The waiter was mildly attractive which almost made up for his half-hearted apologies. 3. The 2 hours we spent waiting for the food served as a free bonding experience for me and the rest of my party. 4. Waiting for the food exposed me to the health style of intermittent fasting. After this dinner I learned something knew about myself I wasn't akin to beforehand. I prefer to eat cooked food when I'm hungry, not to eat partially thawed ravioli 2 hours after I ordered. Thank you El Viejo for an experience which opened my eyes and gave me a newfound appreciation for every other restaurant out there!

We were really looking forward to having lunch at this place, unfortunately the service did not match the food which was served. As soon as we got in the hostess barely acknowledged us, it almost felt like we were bothering her. Kind of hard to figure why this would be the case, we were the first ones there for lunch. We did not want to order a big lunch so we just went with a few tapas. We started with two empanadas a beef and a pork empanada. They were both absolutely delicious. We also had a charcuterie board with various types of ham and salamis. The board was huge and Very good. In addition we also ordered the grilled sausage which was very tasty along with a hot sauce/chimichurri sauce. Last but not least we ordered the croquetas which were delicious. The restaurant was very nicely decorated and had a very rustic appeal to it. It is unfortunate the service was lacking because the food was good.

Good food, services, ambiance and excellent people. La comida, servicio y las personas super. El menu de pelicula.

Hands down the best food that you can find in Puerto Rico!!! We were 4 and got 4 different plates and every single one was better that the other one! Thanks.

Great place for lunch! Very atmospheric, very friendly service, food was awesome, generous servings and good cocktails. My recommendacion:)

Favorite dinner in Puerto Rico! The steak was perfect and the service was great as well.

The ambiance here makes it's the perfect place for a special dinner or date night! Service was great! Drinks were on point and so was the food. The plates are big enough to share and eat family style. They have a variety of options like pasta, meats, salads, etc. We tried the soup of the day and the meatballs for appetizer and both plates were delicious! Went on a Friday night and the wait was about an hour. No parking within 2 blocks. You can park on the street or any of the nearby lots.

Great little steak house I came across on vacation getaway to Old San Juan. Service is always friendly and professional and food tastes great. Also near Casa de Monte Cristo, an excellent cigar lounge for after dinner cigars!

Excellent food. We had one of the steak dishes, the stuffed chicken, the gnocchi, and the bunuelos epinacas. Everything was quite tasty, especially the bunuelos (fried spinach and breading). We sat upstairs, where it was quieter than the busy downstairs room with the bar. I think they correctly figured us for quiet-loving types. The downstairs looked like a lot of fun if you're the boisterous party type, but I was happy they had a quieter section for us as well. Service was good and attentive, though as is typical for our trip it is slower than you might see in other areas of the US. Price was quite reasonable for the area, which is a heavy tourist neighborhood.

This is our second stop to this restaurant and the service was the most efficient out of any restaurant we visited in San Juan. We were here a year ago and came back because of the service and it was just the same or better this time. The food was on point with great flavors of an Argentinian parrilla and the old fashion and Martini's were amazing. The only down side I would say is the noise outside since they leave the doors open. Overall a really good Argentinian Steakhouse.

Aesthetically pleasing having that old Caribbean building arquitectura. Attentive servers and received our drinks and dinner pretty fast but we did attend later at night. The Cordero raviolis with pesto sauce were amazing same with the mezcal drink. Calamari was cooked great with that nice crunch. The salmon was perfectly cooked but their sides are not that great. Felt that they needed more options to pair well with the food they serve.

The burritos are small, expensive, even a cheap Medalla here you won't find the price on the menu for a reason. You will spend a lot, and leave the restaurant hungry. The location is nice, flooded with tourists constantly. You likely won't get outdoor seating. Service was good.

Super classy vibe and one of the best places we ate in Old San Juan. Everyone's meals were great, parm risotto was a bit undercooked. There was one issue though. Someone in my party has a nut allergy and he ordered something off the menu that didn't have nuts. When his food came, he realized a couple bites in that it wasn't what he ordered and had nuts. The restaurant made it right and brought a new dish with the correct ingredients. It was a kitchen error and he revived the wrong sorrentinos. The restaurant comped our meal for the troubles. Customer service was great, just unfortunate because of the allergy issue! Otherwise highly recommend.

I'm not one to ever call food "sexy", but dang this food made me feel something. El Viejo Almacén is an absolute must try if you are in old San Juan. I stayed in old San Juan for three nights and ate here the last two evenings because the food was incredible and the wait staff was equally as special. The pasta is the best I've ever had outside of Italy and the empanadas were to die for.

This place is EXCELLENT. We happened upon this restaurant on accident and it was lovely. Great cocktails and the cheese and onion empanada was one of the best things we ate when we were in PR. The cheese plate was abundant and the beef empanada was also good. My son got Gnocchi with pesto and it was fine, but needed salt. The wait staff and hostess were super lovely and made us feel very welcomed. We'd come back here if we were back in PR in a heartbeat.

We stumbled upon this place after having lunch elsewhere... but we couldn't resist seeing all of our favorites on the menu, and even an extra, blood sausage; so we ate again. We should have gone here first so we could have enjoyed both lunches here, instead. We will be back.

We stopped in at the recommendation of a local and are very glad we did. The empanada appetizers were delicious. We both had perfectly cooked risotto. My wife's had shrimp and mushroom and I loved the chorizo and shrimp. Not sure if this is a hidden gem or not. It should be a must stop for anyone going to Old San Juan.

Nice ambiance. My husband and I had lunch there today. We both had the arugula salad with goat cheese. There was very little cheese. Salad and dressing were very average. Empanadas were good. We had spinach and pork.

Beautiful place in a beautiful city. The drinks were fantastic and the food just as good.

OMG, amazing! Charming little spot with the most delicious food. The "grill for two" was ample food for a couple, or even a family of four. The steak, ribs, sausage...delicious. We got the sides of French fries and grilled vegetables. The vegetables were broccoli, squash, and zucchini and they were ridiculously good. Recommended this place by a local and they were spot on!!

Fantastic meal from start to finish..my fiancé and I were extremely impressed with the service,food and ambiance..We started with the stuffed spinach fritters..they were crispy and delicious..the risotto with cremini mushrooms was full of tremendous flavors..my entree was the braised beef in a red wine reduction w/mushrooms and sautéed onions...the meat just shredded apart.most of all very reasonably priced..can't wait to visit old San Juan again ."and this beautiful restaurant.

Awesome food, awesome service, great setup! We randomly found this location while on a cruise stop in Old San Juan. The beef empanadas are soooooo good and the pink sauce it comes with is out of control. We ordered gnocchi & seafood risotto. Puerto Rico has a great restaurant in their backyard.

Took them a second to take my order but after that service was great. All the food was amazing and filling. Provincial rice was amazing as well as the Milanesea. Cute corner restaurant with high ceilings and big windows onto street

The food was ok, service was horrible. We arrived at the restaurant after a 35 min walk on the boardwalk. We were looking for a place to dine after the long walk. It was around 3 pm and we did not have a reservation. The restaurant didn't have many diners at that time and were able to take us right away. The waitress was nice she went through the menu with us and helped us order. We ordered braised leg of lamb, braised beef roast, a chicken dish and beef empanadas. The meals came with French fries. The French fries and empanadas were piping hot and seasoned very well. The leg of lamb and beef roast were cold. Maybe had been sitting out while the empanadas and fries were cooked. The leg of lamb and braised beef would have tasted even better if warm. The portion sizes are good, enough for two to share. As for the nonexistent service. Waitress took our order and we saw her exit the restaurant 10 mins later, it took our food 45min -1 hr to be served. Someone brought it and placed it, didn't ask if we received everything and left. No one checked in on us during the dining experience. The water which they charge for was never replenished. We sat around for a while until someone started to pick up plates and told her we want the check. Asked for more water. This is not a fast food place that you order, get your food and that's it, no one needs to check in on the diner. Will not be going back, not worth the experience. I wish I had looked at the reviews before dining.

Very good service. The food was very delicious and the servings are big enough to share. The ambiance was nice with lively music. Would definitely go back.

Excelent food, service was not that great due to place being full and not enough employees. Ambiance was nice.

Great service and food!! Ambiance awesome!! Excellent location. Definitely worth it!!!

Nice place. Had a reservation. Long wait for food. Good service. Food was delicious! Service was good.

Hidden local gem! Go for quality drinks or more importantly for the foodie experience this place has! Very unique, smaller and high-end place

We had a really nice meal at El Viejo. Service was good and food was even better! Enjoy!