El Patio de Sam

Frommer's Review

Established in 1953, this joint has survived several generations of clients, who came here for booze, fantastic juicy burgers, Puerto Rican food, and dialogue. There is the unmistakable aura of pop, youth culture, Margaritaville, and college-age drinking ethos. The setting includes an exterior space with tables that overlook a historic statue of Ponce de León and a well-known church, and a labyrinth of dark, smoked-stained inner rooms with high-beamed ceilings and lots of potted plants. Dining usually occurs in a skylit garden-style courtyard in back where there is no view but a welcome sense of calm. In addition to those burgers, you can also order more sophisticated dishes such as Puerto Rican-style fried pork, ceviche, shellfish paella, chicken and rice, and churrasco (Argentine-styled grilled meats).

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