I live on a little island in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and my office is in a neighborhood called Miramar.
It’s a hip, historical area with great old-school architecture and, most importantly, a bunch of good restaurants.
People often ask where I eat, so here are my favorites I visit just about every week.
Comedor
I try to go to Comedor once a week, usually on Mondays or Tuesdays. It’s right next to my office, so I can walk over, and it’s a familiar place where they know me.
I always sit at the bar and always order the same thing: the tuna Japanese poke.
In Puerto Rico, there’s a lot of tuna served, and this is one of my favorites on the island.
Puebla
On Wednesdays, I’ll usually visit a little Mexican spot around the corner called Puebla.
It’s a great, easy spot to grab a couple of delicious tacos in the middle of the week.
Marco’s Pizza
For other cuisines, my go-to is delivery from Marco’s Pizza.
When my wife and I are exhausted from the week (we have a three-year-old and a one-year-old) we order this about once every other week.
We get the Pepperoni Magnifico, which has tons of pepperoni and a delicious flavored crust with parmesan and butter. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a family night in.
Piñones Food Tents
On Fridays, I go for my favorite food on the island: a chicken skewer they call a pincho.
I head to an old-school area called Piñones, which is famous for its food stands that line the road.
It’s like a mini food bazaar with all sorts of local, authentic Puerto Rican food.
I’ll get a chicken pincho and then walk to the beach at Playa Piñones.
Conclusion
Living and working in San Juan means having access to some truly great food, whether it’s a casual bite or a family dinner.
My weekly rotation covers everything from:
- Quick lunch next to my office
- Beachside pinchos
- Pizza delivery when the week gets hectic
If you’re ever in the Miramar or Piñones area, I highly recommend checking these spots out.
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