Vegan
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Plant forward cocktail bar offering a few vegan items such as sandwiches, tapas and desserts. Reported fully vegan December 2023. Reservations strongly recommended. Has a specisl menu on Mondays. Open Mon 6:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm. The last Thursday of each month only offers a prix fixe dinner menu. Kitchen closes 9.30pm.
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68 Calle San Francisco, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 25 Apr 2025 by LliguerPR96
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Added by Aovara on 28 Oct 2023
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38 Reviews
First Review by VeganWithAPassport
SergAMox
Points +616
Great - Edit
Awesome pasta, cocktails and vegan dessert. Don’t miss this place if you’re in old San Juan
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TaylorMason
Points +570
Great addition to Old San Juan - Edit
So glad I stopped in to Aliado on my most recent visit. The location is beautiful, with multiple rooms set up for cosy dining. My cocktails were perfect, and each course I chose was incredible with local ingredients. Looking forward to coming back.
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joanne_a
Points +197
Perfect! - Edit
In a city with limited vegan options, Aliado's is a gem! Beautiful location, engaging and delightful staff (Valeria - we are talking about you) and superb drinks and food. Would have loved to come back another night but our schedule was already booked!
Read morePros: unique, innovative and delicious, even my omnivore husband loved everything, numerous, private dining spaces
Cons: too far from home!
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Cabbagedealer
Points +769
Delicious vegan food! - Edit
Everything was delicious. We had the Jackfruit Fricasé Pasta and the Pistachio Crème Brûlée for dessert — both were delightful. The service was attentive, and the ambience was warm and inviting.
Read moreI get that QR code menus are meant to feel sleek and tech-savvy, but honestly, they’re just kind of irritating.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-23
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VincePower
Points +176
Oh.my.goodness - Edit
Everything was amazing. The atmosphere, the service, and the food. Everything we tried was AMAZING!!!
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
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jwaters
Points +35
Life changing pistachio brûlée - Edit
Classy, though somewhat impractical, environment with clean, upscale decor. We could have licked the plate clean of the basil oil drizzled over homemade mozzarella, but we made our peace with soaking it up with the crispy, fresh focaccia. We were warned of the long wait for the ravioli special, which was accurate but worth it. The second pasta dish, cacio e pepe, was just okay. We were truly blown away by the flavor and texture of the pistachio brûlée. We were seated in a living-room style space which got uncomfortable over time. Cocktails were nice, and had the second pasta dish been more flavorful and the seating more practical, it would have been a 5 star experience.
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thughand
Points +69
Great Vegan Meal - Edit
Had a really lovely meal here while in Old San Juan. The service was top notch and we enjoyed dining on the patio. Caprese salad was 10/10! Definitely a must go for vegans in PR.
Read morePros: Great service. , Nice ambiance. , Tasty food.
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ChelseaN
Points +566
Delicious - Edit
This was one of the best meals of my life! My friends and I split all the aperitivos and it was amazing. The pumpkin soup was one of our favorites, as was the focaccia with tomatoes mozzarella and pesto. Great ambiance as well. Doing 4 stars instead of 5 because the pasta took 2.5 hours to come out (it was also very small for $26, you can skip this)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-02
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DawnRice
Points +1383
Trust the chef and come for the day’smenu - Edit
This is truly a gem! Come here if you want amazing cuisine with a menu that changes daily. The menu is small, with only a few choices, 4 total today, but that’s because you don’t need to have other choices! They are all delicious! In house made vegan cheese, top notch flavors, and oh so good! We ordered three of the four day’s menu items and my husband had specialty drink and I had a kombucha. Service was great, atmosphere was perfect, and food was delicious!
Read moreHighly recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-09
Pros: Fresh and delicious, Great flavors , All vegan!
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Runningonplants20
Points +42
Soooo good!!! - Edit
Feels like you’re at home being personally cooked for by a Michelin star chef. Every single thing was a 10/10. Appetizers, entrees, dessert! And very reasonably priced! Would go every night if I lived here.
Read morePros: The food! , The service , The vibes!
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millennialsnowbird
Points +369
Spectacular ‘brie’ sandwich - Edit
I returned to San Juan for vacation this year in part to go back to Aliado. The Brie sandwich (which I think is cashew based and creamy, fluffy, and tangy) on sourdough with French onion dipping broth was 10/10 no notes. I also got the chili bean burrito to go for dinner and it was also delicious, 9/10. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Excellent food , Chic decor, Charming Old San Juan
Aovara
Thank you for returning to our restaurant! We are happy to know you had a positive experience more than once😄
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John_Sanchez
Points +13
Overpriced and Pretentious – Not Worth the Hype - Edit
I usually don’t write reviews, but after my experience at Aliado, I feel compelled to warn others. The servers here were incredibly pretentious and condescending, making the entire experience feel uncomfortable. To be fair, there was one exception – a tiny girl with reddish hair who was genuinely friendly and helpful, but she was unfortunately the exception, not the rule.
Read moreAs for the food, it was decent but way overpriced for what was served. It felt like the restaurant was trying way too hard to push a "fine dining" experience, but in reality, it was more like a trendy, overpriced take on "clean eating" aimed at the gentrified crowd. The whole vibe just screamed forced authenticity and pretentiousness.
It’s a shame because the ambiance was nice, but the food didn’t live up to the inflated prices, and the service was uncomfortable. I won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone unless you’re looking to overpay for a mediocre experience.
Pros: Hard to think of one
Cons: Service, Prices, Gentrification
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LisaSpykers
Points +9327
Great food, cocktails and a beautiful setting - Edit
Aliado offers a lovely atmosphere in the center of the old town. The food is high quality and very tasty and I appreciate that they make their own cashew cheeses. The menu is quite small (1 page) with mostly smaller dishes. A great place for a special occasion or treat.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-31
Pros: Homemade vegan cheeses , Atmosphere
Cons: Small menu , Pricey , Small portions
Aovara
Thank you for sharing your experience :D
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VeganSoapDude
Points +10246
Unquestionably five stars - Edit
Casual fine dining at its best. They make their own cheeses and use them fabulously. Everything was great. I'd love to live next door. Don't miss it if you're in town.
Read moreAovara
We are glad you enjoyed a variety of our menu. Thank you for your positive review!
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BeanThereDownedThat
Points +204
Stupendous food - Edit
The service, atmosphere, and most importantly the food were phenomenal. It's hard to overstate how good the food is.
Read morePros: The savory dishes, The service and staff?, Atmosphere
Aovara
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Read moreBeanThereDownedThat
My pleasure, was our favorite meal in 15 days in Puerto Rico!
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Amyladedada1
Points +732
A step into another world - Edit
This place is such a hidden treasure. We had a reservation for Thanksgiving (my birthday) and there was a prefixed menu. Everything was exquisite! From the food to the atmosphere this place was perfect.
Read morePros: Delicious plant based dishes , Cool vibes
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jccoach
Points +85
Fantastic plant-based menu - Edit
We just had the Thanksgiving menu and all 4 courses were delicious!! Want to return to see the full menu. Cocktails and service were excellent, too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-29
Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance
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CherylAnnA
Points +231
6 stars - Edit
We are here twice in Feb 2024 and we can’t stop talking about how amazing it was! Add in the delicious cocktails and exceptional service, and you’ve got the perfect dining experience
Read moreAovara
Thank you so much for your visit and this lovely review!
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bekkap
Points +16
Incredible dining experience - Edit
A truly wonderful restaurant, gorgeous interior, great music, delicious cocktails, and seriously amazing food.
Read moreAovara
We appreciate your positive feedback!
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nataliavalencia
Points +11
Love this restaurant - Edit
Everything is amazing! Great experience
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-20
Pros: Food, Location, Service
Cons: None
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lunaroodith
Points +61
Superb vegan fine dining - Edit
We feel so lucky to have secured a reservation on July 4th at this spot. So nice to have this vegan fine dining option in Old San Juan. Such nice ambiance and fantastic service— we had Angel as our server. We were on a bit of a time crunch and the restaurant really accommodated us, even gave us extra bread to soak up the yummy bits that remained on our plate. We were blown away by the papaya nigiri and the ricotta cappelletti— such depth of flavor. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a meal here.
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H54LF
Points +238
Fantástico - Edit
Just a great experience from start to finish. Showed up here without a reservation (rookie move tbh), but the bartender/first person to greet us checked to see if there was an open table. We were lucky enough to snag a table in one of the back rooms.
Read moreSaw how good the arancini was in reviews so came looking for that. Didn’t realize they changed their menu, but I’m not mad at it at all. We got the ravioli, nigiri, and pasta bolognese including a costera and sangria for drinks. For dessert we tried both the pecan pie and tiramisu. Treat yoself.
The drinks were virgin, but very tasty. All the flavors came together super well in each dish. Nigiri was my favorite. The pasta a tad salty but the pasta cooked perfectly and made in house. Pecan pie was delicious with generous scoop of nice cream. Would definitely come back again. Thanks to our server Angel who was great!
Pros: All vegan, Atmosphere
Aovara
Thank you for visiting us! We appreciate your feedback and positive review. Hasta la próxima!
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RobertoGuerra
Points +637
Amazing place - Edit
The food here was amazing, and the servers are absolutely lovely people.
Read moreAovara
Hi Roberto! Thank you for your review. We're happy to read you enjoyed our restaurant!
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❤️
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antg
Points +100
Rooting for this place! - Edit
Loved everything! From the decor to the service, Aliado was an escape from all the tourist hustle just outside its doors. While there are few vegan restaurants in San Juan, this restaurant is a leader for the growing vegan scene. Every dish and drink felt so intentional and made with care.
Read moreAovara
Hello! We really appreciate your kind review and hope you can visit us soon. Thank you for supporting our small local business!
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deathgrowl
Points +176
Oasis of Deliciousness - Edit
I stayed a week in San Juan and finally got to try this place on my last night. Kitchen is open pretty late and I got lucky getting there before they closed it down. The bruschetta and tiramisu were amazing, the drinks spectacular, the staff warm, and the space (especially the courtyard) inviting. Best meal I had in the week.
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Hi. Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the Aliado experience and space.
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lydsup
Points +50
Perfect Spot - Edit
best food, we tried everything on the weekend menu. staff (gabi!) was so delightful. thinking about the caciode pepe weeks later!
Read moreAovara
Thank you for visiting us and sharing your experience :)
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KatherineWinter
Points +1775
Loved it, and so did my non-vegan husband - Edit
We came here for our anniversary dinner and it was perfect! I emailed a day before asking if I could get a last minute reservation, and they kindly accommodated. The staff was very nice and the food was EXCELLENT. I loved everything. My husband’s favorite was the arancini. Mine favorite was the papaya nigiri. My husband thought cacio e pepe needed more cheesy tag, but still great.
Read moreAovara
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're happy you enjoyed our offering
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