Some bars win you over with their food. You go for the creative cocktail menu, but you keep coming back for the tapas.
With a range of tropical and bitter flavors that refresh the palate, Machete recently opened in the artistic and urban area of Santurce, specifically on Calle Cerra.
Machete's cocktail program fits its location well, with inventive drinks built on classic spirits and liqueurs, like La Dosis, a mix of Irish whiskey with cold-brew coffee, served with mint, lemon zest and whipped cream.
On the tapas menu, the cauliflower potatoes and octopus are among the favorites.
Although the specialty at Chimera, a rooftop bar in Santurce, is mezcal cocktails and aged rum, you'll also find a menu of Puerto Rican and international tapas well suited for sharing with a group. Among the menu favorites are the fried meat, house tostones and the spicy crab.
The smoked meat and goat cheese quesadillas are a must when visiting this bar.
Timber and Blues is one of those places that, judging by its exterior appearance and design, doesn't promise much and doesn't inspire much interest. Even so, this speakeasy bar in Aguadilla holds a lot of flavor and spirit inside, with a great atmosphere, cocktails and tapas.
Salads, artisanal pizzas, pastas, quesadillas and even ice cream are among the dishes coming out of the kitchen at this "clandestine" bar, which also has an outdoor patio.
This Spanish tavern is a neighborhood favorite in Santurce. The menu includes more than 20 tapas options, along with a distinctive selection of bocatas. Worth noting: the bread used for these sandwiches is made in-house.
The atmosphere at Taberna Selfies is warm, and there's a good chance you'll end up talking with someone at the bar or sitting near you.
Among the most popular tapas are the patatas bravas and salt cod croquettes.
At Patio de las Flores, conceptual cocktails are the main draw for a memorable night out. You can pair your drink with their creative food menu, which includes vegetarian empanadas and tuna marinated in Asian ponzu sauce. Beyond the regular menu, it's worth exploring their seasonal options.
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