Three food options you can enjoy at a modest price in the area
Looking for things to do in San Juan without spending too much? Did you know that you and your friends can get the most out of calle Loíza for just $30? Here are three spots where you can stretch your dollar and eat well at the same time.
Here's a flavor-packed guide that will make the most of your time in this part of San Juan.
📍 First stop: Egg Joint
Ready for lunch, we made our first stop at Egg Joint, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every day. There we ordered, for $12.54 with tax, a chicken tender sandwich with house sauce and a can of Sprite.
📍 Second stop: Nebula Heladería Galáctica
We stopped at Nebula Heladería Galáctica to satisfy our sweet tooth with a small waffle cone of coconut and Oreo. With tax, tip and a free extra topping, this cosmic cone came to $7.50. You can visit this spot Thursday through Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Stops for window-shopping
Take a break between bites with a stop at Electroshock, where vintage pieces await, or at Vice Versa, a concept store that blends retro and modern in both fashion and home décor. Browse these displays full of one-of-a-kind pieces that pair well with a walk along calle Loíza.
📍 Stop #3: Fillie's Munchie Bar
As the afternoon wound down, we still had room for one more craving, so we headed to Fillie's Munchie Bar, open from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. We ordered a combo of 5 chicken wings and a can of Coca-Cola, which came to $8.92 with tax.
Our day on la Loíza, total: $28.96
Other team Platea favorites:
A stop at Acapulco for a margarita during your visit to calle Loíza is priceless. Don't forget to ask for it with tajín. Another ice cream shop with local flavors is Funky Berry, steps away from the free book section, an initiative that takes the form of a public library where you can drop off books and take one that interests you.
Our advice: if you plan ahead where to eat and drink, you'll be able to get the most out of everything this neighborhood has to offer. If you were to take on the challenge, what route would you put together?
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
