El Asador

Name: El Asador
Address: 350 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, PR, United States, 00901
Telephone: (787) 289-9966
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

547 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Romantic
Good for groups

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

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

Private dining

Calamares a la Romana$16.00
Fried Calamari alla Romana
Ceviche de la Casa$17.00
House Ceviche
Camarones al Ajillo$18.00
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)$16.00
Soft Corn Tortilla Tacos “al plato” with Cuban Style Shredded Beef Stew

Ensaladas / Salads

Ensalada de Vegetales Verde (Mezclum, Tomate, Cebolla y Zanahoria)$14.00
Green Vegetable Salad (Mezclum, Tomato, Onion & Carrot)
Ensalada César$16.00
Caesar Salad
Ensalada César con Pollo$22.00
Caesar Salad with Chicken

Sopas / Soups

Sopa del día$14.00
Soup of the day
Crema de Calabaza$11.00
Cream of Pumpkin
Sopa de Lentejas$11.00
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$28.00
Grilled Pork Chops
Ropa Vieja$28.00
Cuban Style Shredded Beef Stew
Carne Guisada$28.00
Typical Puerto Rican Beef Stew
Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla$24.00
Grilled Chicken Breast

Mariscos / Seafood

Filete de Dorado a la Parrilla$33.00
Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fillet (Creole, “Ajillo” Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)
Filete de Salmón a la Parrilla$33.00
Grilled Salmon Fillet (Creole, “Ajillo” Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)
Filete de Mero a la Parrilla$29.00
Grilled Grouper Fillet (Creole, “Ajillo” Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)
Filete de Atún a la Parrilla$32.00
Grilled Tuna Fillet (Creole, “Ajillo” Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)
Ceviche de la Casa$27.00
House Ceviche
Pescado del día
Catch of the day (starting at $38)

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$27.00
Mushroom Risotto
Risotto de Langosta$31.00
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$33.00
Mashed Yucca Mofongo
* Mariscos$33.00
“Mofongo” Stuffed with Seafood
* Camarones$34.00
“Mofongo” Stuffed with Shrimp
* Pollo$29.00
“Mofongo” Stuffed with Chicken
* Ropa Vieja$31.00
“Mofongo” Stuffed with Cuban Style Shredded Beef Stew

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 547 people are saying

El Asador reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Asador offers a vibrant atmosphere and "great, authentic food" with "excellent customer service and food presentation." Diners appreciate its "cozy setting" and "exceptional cuisine," perfect for romantic evenings. The restaurant's garden area provides a "pleasant" dining experience. While service can sometimes be slow, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

547 Reviews

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Matt
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The wait was absolutely unbelievable, the quality of our shrimp in garlic sauce appetizer was laughable, and the way the servers disregarded us the majority of our time there was awful. No need to ever return.
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Cecilia
Greater Boston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
They forgot our appetizers. The entrees came more than 1 hour later. The staff was nice and just when we were leaving explained they were short staffed.
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Monica
New York City5 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Awful food. This place is not worth it. The service was ok, a bit slow but they were very nice. But the food is just terrible - there are better choices even in OSJ. Just skip this place, even their rice and beans were bad (burnt)!
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Madelin
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was not impressed with this restaurant to be completely honest. The food I ordered was meh and it was a bit cold. They remedied it but still.. Not worth the price in my opinion. I know that we were paying for the location, but we visited other restaurants near and their food was better and much cheaper. We will not visit again.
El AsadorResponded on April 15, 2025
Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously strive to improve our food quality and overall dining experience. We will definitely take your comments into consideration. We regret that we won't have the opportunity to welcome you back, but we sincerely hope you might reconsider and give us another chance to impress you in the future.
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JamieW
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, authentic food with a great ambiance. Service staff was also top notch.
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Thea
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about this place. Really great ambience.
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Johann
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent customer service and food presentation.
El AsadorResponded on April 15, 2025
Thank you for your excellent feedback! We strive for both great service and beautiful food presentation. We hope you'll dine with us again.
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Celine
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Organized and efficient service for our large group of a 11 for a bachelorette party dinner!! The menu had a wide selection for our more picky eaters, nice drinks and specials as well.
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Jacqueline
New York City17 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ate in garden area. It was pleasant and the service and food were excellent. We had planned to eat elsewhere, but when we walked into that restaurant it was hot, crowded and very noisy. We had had a long day and really wanted to have traditional Puerto Rican food in a cool, comfortable atmosphere. I found Al Asador on my resy app and was able to make a quick reservation. The restaurant was exactly the type of place we were looking for in Old San Juan.
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Anthony VIP
Chicago55 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Interesting architecture but rather ordinary cuisine. Pleasant service.
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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 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Beautiful Interior Patio

Callejon Exterior Street Experience

Main Space

Entire Restaurant

Partial Patio

Custom inquiry

Aperitivos / Appetizers

Calamares a la Romana$16.00

Ceviche de la Casa$17.00

Camarones al Ajillo$18.00

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

Tacos suaves al plato en tortilla de maíz (Ropa Vieja)$16.00

Ensaladas / Salads

Ensalada de Vegetales Verde (Mezclum, Tomate, Cebolla y Zanahoria)$14.00

Ensalada César$16.00

Ensalada César con Pollo$22.00

Sopas / Soups

Sopa del día$14.00

Crema de Calabaza$11.00

Sopa de Lentejas$11.00

Carnes / Meat & Parrilla / Grill

Churrasco a la Parrilla$34.00

Lomillo a la Parrilla$36.00

Chuletas de Cerdo a la Parrilla$28.00

Ropa Vieja$28.00

Carne Guisada$28.00

Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla$24.00

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$27.00

Pescado del día

Pasta / Pasta

Penne a la Vodka con Camarones$29.00

Penne a la Vodka con Ropa Vieja$28.00

Risotto con Champiñones$27.00

Risotto de Langosta$31.00

Risotto con Mariscos$29.00

Linguini con Camarones$29.00

Linguini con Mariscos$29.00

Especialidades Puertorriqueñas / Puerto Rican Specialities

Mofongo de Yuca$33.00

* Mariscos$33.00

* Camarones$34.00

* Pollo$29.00

* Ropa Vieja$31.00

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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