Don Tello

Frommer's Review

Right at the Santurce Market Square (Plaza del Mercado), this is a family-run restaurant serving an authentic criolla cuisine. All the locals call the owners, Jorge and Rosin, by their first names. In a casual atmosphere, diners dress informally, eat well, and don't pay a lot of money for the privilege. The service is excellent, and the ingredients are fresh and well prepared. The fish tastes among the freshest in San Juan. We've enjoyed the filet of sea bass in a plantain sauce, or a well-seasoned whole roasted sea bass. Grilled filet of mahimahi is another one of our favorites, as is the grilled filet of hake. You can also enjoy the traditional asopao of Puerto Rico, made with chicken, shrimp, lobster, or shellfish. A savory chicken stew is also served, as is a tender filet of steak roasted with onions.

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