Manzana de Java

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   Natalie

   Caribbean

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   For anyone seeking Puerto Rican flavors with a twist, presented with intention and artistry, this type of restaurant would be a must-visit.
   

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   Julio

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is a real hidden gem! The food is creative and absolutely delicious—every bite is a surprise. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and the service is excellent. If you love amazing food without the fuss, you have to try it!
   

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   Heather

   VIP

   New York City

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Creative farm to table food with a southeast flair; delicious and easy to share. Wonderful warm service. Delicious cocktails. Very small so it feels like a neighborhood place. A new favorite.
   

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   Christine

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a highlight of our time in San Juan. We loved how inventive, health conscious and absolutely delicious the chef's tasting menu was. The drinks and desserts were also divine. Don't hesitate to make a reservation here (you will need one as the space is intimate, ensuring that you will be well cared for by the lovely staff.)
   

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   Sophia

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Leave Juan Camilo to select your plates, guide your meal and set the mood. The staff is amazing and definitely should start it off with some cocktails; Their Negroni and Paper Plane renditions with their own infused liquors are to die for. First appetizer, Asopao with Bonnaire Champagne BTG that went perfect to open up the palate. Then order a bottle of wine to try the whole menu! You need 3 to 4 people to do this.Portions are great, flavors are delightful and the presentations are outstanding. Thank you Chef Massa and Chef Luazo! New favorite spot.
   

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   Ben

   Atlanta

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible food and drinks, very friendly staff. An amazing hidden gem in San Juan. We highly recommend
   

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   Rafael

   VIP

   Caribbean

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Entre dos personas pedimos 6 de 10 ítems si no me equivoco total. Cada uno especial y divino en su propio ser, sumamente recomendado.
   

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   johanna

   Caribbean

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excelente! Lugar pequeña y acogedor, servicio y comida muy bueno, REPITO!
   

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   Kate

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing, modern, elevated Puerto Rican food. Tucked away off the strip, with no sign, easy to find or easy to stay hidden! Staff is fantastic. We were very late to our reservation & they still made space for us. Small 14 seat restaurant, with views of the kitchen & the talented bartenders. The dishes are larger than tapas, 3 or 4 plates are good per person. They also have antioxidant "mocktails" which I thought was vert nice. Knowledgeable staff, you can tell they really value the ingredients & care about the plates. Passionate about food. We started with the device, which for me was the best dish of the meal. Really fresh grouper, & the escabeche was perfect! Something buttery & less acidic about it. Served in a cocoa pod, with edible florals on top.It was really a great dish. We also had the alcapurria. Jueyes are my favorite in PR. & their alcapurria was light, & had great flavor, with curry & fried oyster mushrooms. My second favorite dish was the fish chicharrones. Again, very light batter & oil, perfect! The presentation was fun, the curry aoili was in a dried rambutan shell & resembled a quail egg on top. There was a chopped cucumber salad on top as well. We also ordered the bistec, lightly breaded & fried, with a poached egg on top, & starfruit vinegarette. This was my partners favorite dish of the night. We had the sticky rice & flan for dessert. Both were delicious. This place is really special! A must try in the metro area.
   

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    Sofia

    VIP

    Mexico City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    What a surprise to find this little gem nestled among buildings in an area not so frequently visited.
    

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