El Patio De Sam

3.9(1,195)

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Location & Hours

Address

102 C. de San Sebastián, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
San Juan, San Juan 00901

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Hours

Current open or closed status is unavailable.

Monday12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Tuesday12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Thursday12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Friday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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Contact Information

(787) 723-1149

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About El Patio De Sam

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 29, 2025.

3.9/5

Based on 1,195 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Kevin Koehler

a month ago

My wife and I some friends have gone to El Patio many times in the past since 2011. It is a good place to stop in for lunch while walking around Old San Juan. This is a Bar and Restaurant with the bar...

Ronnie Shepherd

5 months ago

The sign out front said: We have air conditioning. It was hot and we were tired and hungry from walking all morning. We ordered burgers and fries and we were not disappointed. The burgers were the thi...

Mario Aguirre

10 months ago

Air conditioned! Great Food! Great Service! A well enjoyed lunch after a HOT day at El Morro, much needed recharge with cold beer, cold air, & great service! Came here withy family of 5, quick seating...

Heather Zulim

11 months ago

Atmosphere and service were great, passion fruit mojitos, absolutely! The food wasn’t good though. Honestly the worst fish and chips I have ever had. Fish was so dry and over fried. Bones everywhere. ...

rona fitzy

9 months ago

Stopped by for lunch after exploring Old San Juan. A great gem of a place. I had the El Trifongo with Carne Frida. Which is fried pork. The flavor of the pork was amazing and it was tender but crispy ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience with good service and satisfying food, particularly for lunch after exploring Old San Juan. Many customers enjoy the restaurant as a relaxing and refreshing break from the heat.

Customer Favorites

The burgers, mofongo/trifongo, and plantains are frequently praised. The churrasco, red snapper, and chicken chicharrones are also mentioned as being well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The air conditioning is a major draw for many patrons. Customers appreciate the attentive and helpful service, quick seating, and prompt order fulfillment.

Value & Quality

The restaurant offers good value, with reasonable prices for food and drinks. Portion sizes are generally considered generous, and the food is often described as flavorful and well-prepared.

Areas for Improvement

The burger flavor was criticized by one reviewer, suggesting it needs improvement. One reviewer also stated that the fish and chips were poorly prepared, being too dry and containing many bones.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the importance of air conditioning and quick service for those exploring Old San Juan. Burgers continue to be a popular choice, although consistency in flavor may be an issue.