SantaellavsVerde Mesa
Both establishments are rated highly by writers. On balance, Verde Mesa ranks marginally better than Santaella. Verde Mesa ranks #3 in San Juan with accolades from 3 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Santaella
Fodor's
Frommer's
219 Calle Canals, La Placita de Santurce, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
From $0/night
Fodor's "Chef Santaella fuses local and international ingredients to perfectly execute Puerto Rican nouvelle cuisine. The menu is dominated by tapas, which you can easily make into a meal. " Full review
Frommer's "Eating here is a refined dining experience thanks to the gorgeous dining room, which is wrapped around a tropical garden in an interior courtyard" Full review
Verde Mesa Fodor's Frommer's
Bon Appétit
#107 Calle Tetuan, Corner San Jose, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $8/night
Fodor's "With punched-tin ceilings, mason-jar light fixtures, and eclectic decor inspired by Versailles, this vegetarian restaurant focuses on pleasing the senses." Full review
Frommer's "Healthy eating is the focus here, but you likely won’t be concentrating on that as you tuck in to the refined, toothsome food prepared here." Full review
Bon Appétit "Mossy mason jars and worn tin ceilings give Verde Mesa greenhouse vibes that are further reflected in the vibrant plant-focused menu"
