Boronía En La Placita - San Juan

On a recent trip to Puerto Rico, we tried many different restaurants. This one was our favorite. We went for lunch. It was crowded with many locals. We started with Medalla Beer. We then ordered fried calamari, an avocado salad that we so fresh. We also ordered the fried pork chunks. They were the best i have ever had. I would absolutely go back to this restaurant. I wish we had something as good here in New Orleans.

The rice was not bad but the codfish was wayyy too salty. I attempted to change to chicken but waited way too long for them to cook a grilled chicken breast. So opted to leave. They didn't charge for the codfish but the service wasn't great. They were surely shortstaffed because they closed right after we left and it was midday. I wouldn't say they are the friendliest either. Not a place I would revisit.

On my last day in PR, dropped by for lunch with my best friend around 11:30 on a Tuesday. The area in general was fairly empty so she and I were the only ones dining in. We ordered the plantain-crusted chicken breast with tostones and the chicken gumbo (asopao de pollo). The food took a bit to come out but it was well worth the wait. The crunch on the chicken breast was perfect and the breast stayed moist. The depth of flavor in the asopao was awesome and I just couldn't stop eating it. They cranked up the music when we got there for ambience. I'm sure when it's later in the day, that place would be packed. Certainly would return and hopefully when folks are hanging out and with more activity. Buen provecho!

That was the best meal we had in our week in the pr. we ordered the specificity of the filled snapper, full of large garnels, calimari, scallops and mush, with a side of the mashed local root veg. the service was excellent, and the outside seats were thrilled at a beautiful evening. Live music too! would definitely return!

Raul the chef is the bombbbbbbb! eating here is delicious. I can't believe it. thanks for having us. they will not be disappointed i promise!