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El Asador, San Juan, PR

El Asador

4.1
4.1
493 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Puerto Rican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–00:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Event 2025

    US$198.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Welcome Drink Passion Cocktail First course Select one of the following: Cream of Pumpkin, House Ceviche, Shrimps in Creole Sauce Main course Select one of the following: Mushroom Risotto, Lobster Risotto, Beef Stew, Chicken Breast in mango sauce or Grouper Fillet in creole sauce. All main dishes except risottos are served with one side order: green salad, yuca and batata puree or rice and beans. Dessert Assorted House Cheesecake $198.00 per person (plus taxes and gratuities) Includes Full Open Bar and champagne toast at midnight First seating 5:30PM Seating is limited in this venue, and there are a large number of tables that can accommodate multiple guests (sharing tables can occur). All sales are final. (Adults only)

Menu

Aperitivos / Appetizers

  • Calamares a la RomanaUS$15.00

    Fried Calamari alla Romana

    • Ceviche de la CasaUS$17.00

      House Ceviche

      • Camarones al AjilloUS$17.00

        Shrimp in “Ajillo” Garlic Sauce

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

          Soft Corn Tortilla Fish Tacos “al plato”

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

            Soft Corn Tortilla Tacos “al plato” with Cuban Style Shredded Beef Stew

            Ensaladas / Salads

            • Ensalada de Vegetales VerdeUS$14.00

              Green Vegetable Salad (Mezclum, Tomato, Onion & Carrot)

              • Ensalada CésarUS$15.00

                Caesar Salad

                • Ensalada César con PolloUS$19.00

                  Caesar Salad with Chicken

                  Sopas / Soups

                  • Sopa del diaUS$12.00

                    Soup of the day

                    • Crema de CalabazaUS$9.00

                      Cream of Pumpkin

                      • Sopa de LentejasUS$9.00

                        Soup of Lentils

                        Carnes / Meat & Parrilla / Grill

                        • Churrasco a la ParrillaUS$34.00

                          Grilled Skirt Steak

                          • Lomillo a la ParrillaUS$36.00

                            Grilled New York Sirloin

                            • Chuletas de Cerdo a la ParrillaUS$26.00

                              Grilled Pork Chops

                              • Ropa ViejaUS$27.00

                                Cuban Style Shredded Beef Stew

                                • Carne GuisadaUS$27.00

                                  Typical Puerto Rican Beef Stew

                                  • Pechuga de Pollo a la ParrillaUS$19.00

                                    Grilled Chicken Breast

                                    Mariscos / Seafood

                                    • Filete de Dorado a la ParrillaUS$33.00

                                      Salsa Criolla, Ajillo, Limón o Mango / Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fillet (Creole, "Ajillo" Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)

                                      • Filete de Salmón a la ParrillaUS$33.00

                                        Salsa Criolla, Ajillo, Limón o Mango / Grilled Salmon Fillet (Creole, "Ajillo" Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)

                                        • Filete de Mero a la ParrillaUS$29.00

                                          Salsa Criolla, Ajillo, Limón o Mango / Grilled Grouper Fillet (Creole, "Ajillo" Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)

                                          • Filete de Atún a la ParrillaUS$32.00

                                            Salsa Criolla, Ajillo, Limón o Mango / Grilled Tuna Fillet (Creole, "Ajillo" Garlic, Lemon, or Mango Sauce)

                                            • Ceviche de la CasaUS$26.00

                                              House Ceviche

                                              • Pescado del díaUS$38.00

                                                Catch of the day (starting at $36)

                                                Pasta / Pasta

                                                • Penne a la Vodka con CamaronesUS$29.00

                                                  Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp

                                                  • Penne a la Vodka con Ropa ViejaUS$28.00

                                                    Penne alla Vodka with Shredded Beef Stew

                                                    • Risotto con ChampiñonesUS$26.00

                                                      Mushroom Risotto

                                                      • Risotto de LangostaUS$29.00

                                                        Lobster Risotto

                                                        • Risotto con MariscosUS$29.00

                                                          Seafood Risotto

                                                          • Linguini con CamaronesUS$29.00

                                                            Linguini with Shrimp

                                                            • Linguini con MariscosUS$29.00

                                                              Linguini with Seafood

                                                              Especialidades Puertorriqueñas / Puerto Rican Specialities

                                                              • Mofongo de Yuca

                                                                Mashed Yuca Mofongo

                                                                • MariscosUS$33.00
                                                                • CamaronesUS$34.00
                                                                • PolloUS$26.00
                                                                • Ropa ViejaUS$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 CocoUS$9.00

                                                                    Guava, Cheese or Coconut Custard

                                                                    • Crepas con Dulce de LecheUS$11.00

                                                                      Dulce de Leche Crêpes

                                                                      • Creme BrûléeUS$11.00

                                                                        Last updated: 12 September 2024

                                                                        What 493 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
                                                                        • 4Food
                                                                        • 4.4Service
                                                                        • 4.4Ambience
                                                                        • 4.2Value

                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                        Loved For

                                                                        • Puerto Rico

                                                                          Steakhouse

                                                                        Review summary

                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                        El Asador in Old San Juan delights with a "rustic look" and attentive service. Guests praise its "fantastic ceviche" and commend the "beautiful drinks." While the ambiance captivates, experiences with the food vary, but many find it "worth the time and money." Reservations recommended due to popularity.

                                                                        493 Reviews

                                                                        1. Dalton

                                                                          Raleigh

                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          The food was phenomenal, and it was perfect for our large team

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                                                                        2. Camila

                                                                          Caribbean

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          The New York steak is delicious, came out with a delicious smoked flavor, the cook was perfect for what we ordered. We also had the ceviche and it was delicious. I highly recommend both entrées. It’s a very pretty restaurant and the building is really cool.

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                                                                        3. Lauren

                                                                          Philadelphia

                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                          vip
                                                                          5.0

                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          This restaurant was outstanding! Great food and service! Best meal of our trip.

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                                                                        4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                          Caribbean

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          A delightful dining establishment that offers an intimate ambiance, ideal for couples seeking a romantic evening out. The restaurant boasts exceptional cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

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                                                                        5. Norman

                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                          27 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          27 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Good food. Excellent service. Do go early. It gets crowded.

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                                                                        6. Sally

                                                                          Southwest Florida

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 20 October 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          The ambience was the main reason we went there. Really an ancient dwelling in old San Juan. Wood was average. Biggest drawback was it was not air condioned.

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                                                                        7. Beverly

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          1.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 20 October 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 1
                                                                          2. Food 1
                                                                          3. Service 1
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          Food was cold, took too long to receive and there was not the ability to request certain changes.

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                                                                        8. Jim

                                                                          Austin

                                                                          107 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          107 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 15 October 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          We stoped in El Adador for dinner this evening after arriving in Old San Juan this afternoon. So glad we did! We found the restaurant to be much better than many of the online reviews implied. Service was good, we had Salvador, attentive yet inobtrusive! For beverages/food we started with Sangria and a Bombay Sapphire martini, up with olives. Both drinks were very good! We followed with appetizers, the lentil soup and ceviche… both were excellent! The ceviche was not a large quantity, but what it lacked in size it made up for in flavor.one of the best ceviches we’ve had in quite an awhile. We next tried the mofongo with shredded beef, and the dulce de leche crepes. The meat was good and tender, seasoned and cooked well. The mofongos crust was made with yucca and was very good! The crepes were to die for, light and flakey served piping hot! He’d definitely go back! Highly recommend Al Asador in Old San Juan!

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                                                                        9. Doug

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          vip
                                                                          4.0

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 13 October 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Totally worth the time and money ... great drinks and food. Staff was terrific too.

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                                                                        10. daniel

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 23 September 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Had an amazing dinner. I would highly recommend the pasta.

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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 493 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                        Make a booking

                                                                        2 people
                                                                        19:00
                                                                        Booked 7 times today
                                                                        Experiences are available.

                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                        Google Map for El Asador

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

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                          Callejon de la Capilla
                                                                        • Area
                                                                          Old San Juan
                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                          Daily 08:00–00:00
                                                                        • 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, Takeaway, 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
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