El Asador

4.1

519 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

El Asador The Grill-house Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, where you can find the best seafood, meat cuts and Puerto Rican cuisine, has a prime location in Old San Juan's entrance, and right in the heart of the Old City's nightlife. The stylish and exclusive décor of this Bar & Restaurant, accentuated by a magnificent interior patio, provides the perfect environment for a delightful, cozy and sophisticated experience. Whether you are looking for an early lunch, a romantic dinner, or even if you are looking to have a couple of drinks with friends, El Asador The Grill-house Old San Juan, Puerto Rico is your ultimate destination.
El Asador The Grill-house Old San Juan. Ideal for large groups, special, private or corporate events, weddings and rehearsal dinners.
For information, contact us via phone 787-382-0325 or via email at info@elasadorpr.com. You can also visit our website at www.elasadorpr.com

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Puerto Rican
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(787) 289-9966
Website
http://elasadorpr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
El Asador The Grill-House, where you can find the best seafood, meat cuts, and Puerto Rican cuisine has a prime location in Old San Juan’s entrance right in the heart of the Old City’s nightlife. If you would like to book a private event, please contact 787-289-9966.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (787) 289-9966

Location
350 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, PR 00901
Neighborhood
Old San Juan
Cross street
Callejon de la Capilla
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Calamares a la Romana$15.00
Fried Calamari alla Romana
Ceviche de la Casa$17.00
House Ceviche
Camarones al Ajillo$17.00
Shrimp in “Ajillo” Garlic Sauce
Tacos suaves al plato en tortilla de maíz (Pescado)$17.00
Soft Corn Tortilla Fish Tacos “al plato”
Tacos suaves al plato en tortilla de maíz (Ropa Vieja)$15.00
Soft Corn Tortilla Tacos “al plato” with Cuban Style Shredded Beef Stew

Ensaladas / Salads

Ensalada de Vegetales Verde$14.00
Green Vegetable Salad (Mezclum, Tomato, Onion & Carrot)
Ensalada César$15.00
Caesar Salad
Ensalada César con Pollo$19.00
Caesar Salad with Chicken

Sopas / Soups

Sopa del dia$12.00
Soup of the day
Crema de Calabaza$9.00
Cream of Pumpkin
Sopa de Lentejas$9.00
Soup of Lentils

Carnes / Meat & Parrilla / Grill

Churrasco a la Parrilla$34.00
Grilled Skirt Steak
Lomillo a la Parrilla$36.00
Grilled New York Sirloin
Chuletas de Cerdo a la Parrilla$26.00
Grilled Pork Chops
Ropa Vieja$27.00
Cuban Style Shredded Beef Stew
Carne Guisada$27.00
Typical Puerto Rican Beef Stew
Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla$19.00
Grilled Chicken Breast

Mariscos / Seafood

Filete de Dorado a la Parrilla$33.00
Salsa Criolla, Ajillo, Limón o Mango / Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fillet (Creole, "Ajillo" Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)
Filete de Salmón a la Parrilla$33.00
Salsa Criolla, Ajillo, Limón o Mango / Grilled Salmon Fillet (Creole, "Ajillo" Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)
Filete de Mero a la Parrilla$29.00
Salsa Criolla, Ajillo, Limón o Mango / Grilled Grouper Fillet (Creole, "Ajillo" Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)
Filete de Atún a la Parrilla$32.00
Salsa Criolla, Ajillo, Limón o Mango / Grilled Tuna Fillet (Creole, "Ajillo" Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)
Ceviche de la Casa$26.00
House Ceviche
Pescado del día$38.00
Catch of the day (starting at $36)

Pasta / Pasta

Penne a la Vodka con Camarones$29.00
Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp
Penne a la Vodka con Ropa Vieja$28.00
Penne alla Vodka with Shredded Beef Stew
Risotto con Champiñones$26.00
Mushroom Risotto
Risotto de Langosta$29.00
Lobster Risotto
Risotto con Mariscos$29.00
Seafood Risotto
Linguini con Camarones$29.00
Linguini with Shrimp
Linguini con Mariscos$29.00
Linguini with Seafood

Especialidades Puertorriqueñas / Puerto Rican Specialities

Mofongo de Yuca
Mashed Yuca Mofongo
- Mariscos$33.00
- Camarones$34.00
- Pollo$26.00
- Ropa Vieja$31.00
Todo Plato Principal
All Main Dishes, except mofongo, pasta and ceviche are served with one side order:
Ensalada Verde, Papa Asada, Papas Fritas, Puré de Yuca y Batata, Yuca al Ajillo, Arroz y Habichuelas
Green Salad, Baked Potato, French Fries, Yuca & Sweet Potato Purée, Yuca in "Ajillo" Garlic Sauce or Rice & Beans.

Postres / Desserts

Flan de Guayaba, Queso o Coco$9.00
Guava, Cheese or Coconut Custard
Crepas con Dulce de Leche$11.00
Dulce de Leche Crêpes
Creme Brûlée$11.00

What 519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Rico
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Asador offers a charming ambiance with "exceptional cuisine" and attentive service. Guests have praised the "delicious" seafood and drinks, and the rustic interior adds to the dining experience. While some reviews mention slow service, the restaurant is highly recommended for its "wonderful" atmosphere and "superior" hospitality.

519 Reviews

B
Bill
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is no doubt our favorite restaurant in old San Juan. Their lobster risotto is simply incredible, we shared it along with a Caesar salad and that was plenty. Our service was fantastic, and we love the atmosphere!
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Michael
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The pumpkin soup my wife had was good, as were the rice and beans I had as a side. Everything else was tasteless and poorly prepared. Service was indifferent at best. Very nice building though. Overall, a place to avoid.
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Mariel
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excelente dado q fue en medio de las fiestas de la calle San Sebastián
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Mark
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ceviche was awesome. They made awesome drinks for us too during the shift change. The new person made a little differently, but it was still good.
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Robin
Washington DC
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was truly terrible and overpriced. After being coached by the waiter that the things we ordered were “very good,” it turned out that my chicken mofungo was dry and overcooked. Grouper came with almost no sauce, completely boring. Service was terrible. We had three different people try to take our order. They got so confused that no one ordered anything, and we just sat and waited. After we asked twice about the food, one waiter came back and had to take our order all over again. And it was expensive! We felt like we had been robbed. Only thing going for this restaurant is the beautiful indoor courtyard. Do not go! It’s a true tourist trap.
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Gabriel
New York City
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The place is nice inside Service was OK Food was disappointed, not much flavor and expensive for what you get We needed up leaving with two almost untouched plates (shrimp linguini, they were hard and salty)
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Mary
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Highly recommended!
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Marty
VIP
New York City
168 reviews
3.0
168 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Decent food, restaurant seemed very disorganized. Service was very slow.
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Rafael
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a good experience. We celebrated New Years Eve here but the restaurant closed early.
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Katherine
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall food was great, but service was extremely slow. One person in our party ordered a steak that was extremely over cooked. Everything else was good.
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FAQs

El Asador offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 289-9966.

El Asador is rated 4.1 stars by 519 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

350 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, PR 00901

Additional information

Cross street
Callejon de la Capilla
Neighborhood
Old San Juan
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Puerto Rican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://elasadorpr.com/
Phone number
(787) 289-9966
Private party facilities
El Asador The Grill-House, where you can find the best seafood, meat cuts, and Puerto Rican cuisine has a prime location in Old San Juan’s entrance right in the heart of the Old City’s nightlife. If you would like to book a private event, please contact 787-289-9966.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (787) 289-9966

El Asador

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Aperitivos / Appetizers

Calamares a la Romana$15.00

Ceviche de la Casa$17.00

Camarones al Ajillo$17.00

Tacos suaves al plato en tortilla de maíz (Pescado)$17.00

Tacos suaves al plato en tortilla de maíz (Ropa Vieja)$15.00

Ensaladas / Salads

Ensalada de Vegetales Verde$14.00

Ensalada César$15.00

Ensalada César con Pollo$19.00

Sopas / Soups

Sopa del dia$12.00

Crema de Calabaza$9.00

Sopa de Lentejas$9.00

Carnes / Meat & Parrilla / Grill

Churrasco a la Parrilla$34.00

Lomillo a la Parrilla$36.00

Chuletas de Cerdo a la Parrilla$26.00

Ropa Vieja$27.00

Carne Guisada$27.00

Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla$19.00

Mariscos / Seafood

Filete de Dorado a la Parrilla$33.00

Filete de Salmón a la Parrilla$33.00

Filete de Mero a la Parrilla$29.00

Filete de Atún a la Parrilla$32.00

Ceviche de la Casa$26.00

Pescado del día$38.00

Pasta / Pasta

Penne a la Vodka con Camarones$29.00

Penne a la Vodka con Ropa Vieja$28.00

Risotto con Champiñones$26.00

Risotto de Langosta$29.00

Risotto con Mariscos$29.00

Linguini con Camarones$29.00

Linguini con Mariscos$29.00

Especialidades Puertorriqueñas / Puerto Rican Specialities

Mofongo de Yuca

Todo Plato Principal

Ensalada Verde, Papa Asada, Papas Fritas, Puré de Yuca y Batata, Yuca al Ajillo, Arroz y Habichuelas

Postres / Desserts

Flan de Guayaba, Queso o Coco$9.00

Crepas con Dulce de Leche$11.00

Creme Brûlée$11.00

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