jmdx2 Posted July 26, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2017 What are the must see's for authentic food, pina colada etc in walking distance of the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Breakfast we like a Mallorca at La Bombonera or Cafe Mallorca.....Lunch or dinner drinks/food Barrachina's or Parrot Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doormaster Posted July 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Make sure you try "Mufungo" it a Puerto Rican dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted July 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Make sure you try "Mufungo" it a Puerto Rican dish. And while you can get MOFONGO at either Barrachina (pina coladas here!) or Parrot Club, two other great spots with lots of variety are El Jibaritos and the Punto de Vista on the rooftop of the Hotel Milano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flcruiser3 Posted August 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Does anyone know if it would be possible to push a wheelchair on the roads/sidewalk from the cruise port to Barrachina? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted August 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Does anyone know if it would be possible to push a wheelchair on the roads/sidewalk from the cruise port to Barrachina? Sent from my iPad using Forums While it might be a bit of a challenge at some intersection due to the "cobblestones", yes... Sidewalks are in good shape. Your real concern should be strength, since the walk from the pier to Barrachina is almost all uphill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flcruiser3 Posted August 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks for the information. Most Caribbean ports are not very accessible. I am hoping that since PR is part of the US they will be better. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted August 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I think historical districts get some accessible exemptions. There may be a public transportation option for those with mobility challenges. I would google for it. You never know what's available until you expand your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted August 11, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Most of the lower part of OSJ has accessible sidewalks. They started a "remodeling" project some years back that has been on/off. As part of that project all sidewalk corners were made accessible and some sidewalks were widened. But width is limited by the already narrow streets so don't expect a 6 foot wide sidewalk. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 11, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2017 What are the must see's for authentic food, pina colada etc in walking distance of the ship? If you walk about 2 blocks north of the cruise port you will find several great restaurants ,all have outdoor seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted August 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Having Puerto Rican relatives- they all say that Raieces is a good example of what they think Puerto Rican food is. While there are others, that's easy to find and navigate (the menu, I mean- Old San Juan is going to take a while until it's fully easy to navigate for those with mobility issues.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelordjason Posted August 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2017 OK for where to get it I cannot help you BUT my favourite on a 2 week trip there I loved Blood Sausage Chippornes I did NOT have them in old town san juan but in the suberbs so I cant help you finding them. P.S. if you ever get to stay the night there catch the bus to pinnones and try the whole rosted pig snouts teh best :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janjan3839 Posted August 12, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Following this thread! Thanks for the input. We will be here in September, and are wanting to do our own bar crawl. Looking for good drink and food places to fill our time in port! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting out there Posted August 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Staying at Hotel Milano. Does the rooftop resturant also serve American food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelordjason Posted August 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Staying at Hotel Milano. Does the rooftop restaurant also serve American food? HAHA not attacking your question at all but just brought back funny memories of being in Costa Rica for a 10 day tour and numerous people halfway through were begging almost crying for McDonald Hannah I couldn't believe it. Why go to a wonderful country and eat the same thing you eat at home? I just never understood this. Try the Monfongu, the Chipperones, skirt steak with a local invented pina colada and get the burgers and fries when you get back home. You'll thank me later :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted August 12, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 12, 2017 HAHA not attacking your question at all but just brought back funny memories of being in Costa Rica for a 10 day tour and numerous people halfway through were begging almost crying for McDonald Hannah I couldn't believe it. Why go to a wonderful country and eat the same thing you eat at home? I just never understood this. Try the Monfongu, the Chipperones, skirt steak with a local invented pina colada and get the burgers and fries when you get back home. You'll thank me later :) Well some people are like that. My family members coming from Puerto Rico would be looking for their food instead of the food we have in Michigan. People are people, everyone is different. BTW- Mofono (fried and "mashed" ripe plantain), Chicharones (which is fried pork skin). I also very much like carne frita (deep fried pork chunks), red snapper in garlic sauce, tostones... I could go on. There's a lot of good food in Puerto Rico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelordjason Posted August 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Well some people are like that. My family members coming from Puerto Rico would be looking for their food instead of the food we have in Michigan. People are people, everyone is different. BTW- Mofono (fried and "mashed" ripe plantain), Chicharones (which is fried pork skin). I also very much like carne frita (deep fried pork chunks), red snapper in garlic sauce, tostones... I could go on. There's a lot of good food in Puerto Rico. I need to ask You said CHICHorones fried pork skin when I was there I think I had Chipporones which was the chicken cut with machete and deep fried I am remembering the correct name or did I get confused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted August 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I need to ask You said CHICHorones fried pork skin when I was there I think I had Chipporones which was the chicken cut with machete and deep fried I am remembering the correct name or did I get confused? Oh, ok. That would be chichorones de pollo. I can see someone calling it chicopollo or something like that. Great dish, you have great taste!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted August 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Having Puerto Rican relatives- they all say that Raieces is a good example of what they think Puerto Rican food is. While there are others, that's easy to find and navigate (the menu, I mean- Old San Juan is going to take a while until it's fully easy to navigate for those with mobility issues.) I vote for Raices! I also like Inaru. I love Rosa de Tirana but that is more Spanish than Puerto Rican. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfkeith10 Posted August 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 15, 2017 While it might be a bit of a challenge at some intersection due to the "cobblestones", yes... Sidewalks are in good shape. Your real concern should be strength, since the walk from the pier to Barrachina is almost all uphill. Thoughts about a mobility scooter from the port to Raices? Thanks, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted August 16, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thoughts about a mobility scooter from the port to Raices? Thanks, Ray You should have no major problems with the scooter on your way to Raices. Go up two blocks on the street on the right of the Sheraton hotel then make a left when you see the taxi waiting below the tree shaded area. You'll still need to cross over to the other side to land the sidewalk where Raices is located. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfkeith10 Posted August 16, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 16, 2017 You should have no major problems with the scooter on your way to Raices. Go up two blocks on the street on the right of the Sheraton hotel then make a left when you see the taxi waiting below the tree shaded area. You'll still need to cross over to the other side to land the sidewalk where Raices is located. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Thank you for your quick response. That is exactly what I wanted to know... Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHartChapp Posted August 17, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 17, 2017 And while you can get MOFONGO at either Barrachina (pina coladas here!) or Parrot Club, two other great spots with lots of variety are El Jibaritos and the Punto de Vista on the rooftop of the Hotel Milano. Ditto on Punto de Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelordjason Posted August 19, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 19, 2017 in old san Juan I really like NONO's it is a great place for food and drink and people watching very confortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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