Café Puerto Rico
Criollo classics, stuffed mofongos and fresh seafood steps from Plaza Colón
Address: O'Donnell 208, Old San Juan, PR 00901
Phone: +1 787-724-2281
Hours: Mon–Sat 12:00pm–3:00pm & 5:30pm–10:45pm, Sun 12:00pm–9:00pm
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Menu prices: $4–$25 · $ · Median main: $17 · 40/40 with a published price
Café Puerto Rico serves artisanal Puerto Rican food prepared to order in the heart of Old San Juan, near Plaza Colón. The menu spans tapas-style aperitivos, salads, soups and asopaos, mofongos rellenos, fresh mariscos, carnes and pollo, plus homemade desserts, house cocktails and house wines.
Aperitivos
- Pulpo | Octopus — $12.00
- Carrucho | Conch — $12.00
- Coctel de Camarones | Shrimp Cocktail — $9.00
- Camarones al Ajillo | Shrimp in Creamy Garlic Sauce — $9.00
- Calamares a la Romana | Roman-style Calamari — $9.00
- Ceviche a la Cafe Puerto Rico — $12.00
- Chorizos al Vino | Spanish Sausage in Wine Sauce — $5.00
- Chicharrones de Pollo | Crispy Fried Chicken Chunks — $8.00
- Mini Alcapurrias | Alcapurria Fritters — $7.00
- Sorullitos de Maiz | Corn Sticks — $7.00
- Queso Frito | Fried Cheese — $5.00
- Bandeja Surtida | Sampler — $25.00
- 1/2 Bandeja | 1/2 Sampler — $15.00
Ensaladas
- Ensalada de Pollo | Chicken Salad — $12.00
- Ensalada de Salmon Fresco | Fresh Salmon Salad — $16.00
- Serenata de Bacalao | Codfish Serenata — $12.00
- Ensalada de Carrucho | Conch Salad — $20.00
- Ensalada de Camarones | Shrimp Salad — $16.00
- Ensalada de Pulpo | Octopus Salad — $16.00
Sopas/Asopaos
- Sopa del Dia | Soup of the Day — $6.00
- Sopa de Pollo | Chicken Soup — $6.00
- Asopao de Pollo | Chicken Gumbo — $12.00
- Asopao de Camarones | Shrimp Gumbo — $17.00
- Asopao de Mariscos | Seafood Gumbo — $25.00
Mofongo Relleno
- Mofongo Relleno de Pollo | Chicken — $12.00
- Mofongo Relleno de Camarones | Shrimp — $18.00
- Mofongo Relleno de Mariscos | Seafood — $24.00
- Mofongo Relleno de Tiritas de Churrasco | Skirt Steak Strips — $21.00
Mariscos
- Camarones al Ajillo o a la Criolla | Shrimp in Garlic or Creole Sauce — $19.00
- Filete de Mero al Ajillo o a la Criolla | Grouper Fillet — $17.00
- Paella de Mariscos | Seafood Paella — $22.00
- Salmorejo de Jueyes | Crabmeat Stew — $18.00
Carnes
- Bistec Encebollado | Beefsteak and Onions — $11.00
- Churrasco a la Parrilla | 12 oz Skirt Steak — $19.00
- Chuletas de Cerdo | Pork Chops — $11.00
Pollo
- Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla | Grilled Chicken Breast — $12.00
- Arroz con Pollo | Yellow Rice with Chicken — $12.00
Postres
- Flan de la Casa | Homemade Caramel Custard — $4.00
- Tres Leches | Three Milks Cake — $4.00
- Tembleque | Coconut Pudding — $4.00