Café Manolín | Exquisito sabor hace más de 70 años

Authentic Flavor, for Over 70 Years

Café Manolín is a Creole food restaurant established on San Justo Street in Old San Juan over 70 years ago. Its founder and first owner was Don Ernesto Ruíz, who later sold it to his brother Manolín Ruíz. In 1987, Café Manolín was acquired by the current owners, Annie Rivera and Tomás J. Molina, who continued to operate it in the original location. Fifteen years later, they acquired the building at Calle San Justo #251, with much larger and more welcoming facilities.

Café Manolín es un restaurante de comida criolla establecido en la calle San Justo del Viejo San Juan hace más de 70 años. Su fundador y primer propietario fue Don Ernesto Ruíz, quién luego lo vendió a su hermano Manolín Ruíz. En 1987, Café Manolín fue adquirido por los propietarios actuales, Annie Rivera y Tomás J. Molina, quienes se mantuvieron operándolo en el local original. Quince años más tarde, adquirieron el edificio en la Calle San Justo #251 con facilidades mucho más amplias, donde trasladaron las operaciones del restaurante.

About Us

Café Manolín is an institution recognized for offering its regular clientele a family atmosphere and affordable prices. Residents of Old San Juan, San Juan employees, professionals, government officials, as well as tourists from inside and outside Puerto Rico, gather at Manolín to enjoy its exquisite food and good service.

The restaurant remains open seven days a week offering a varied Creole menu.

Monday

The typical sancocho, perfect to recover from the weekend.

Friday

Bacalao serenade and pork served with rice and pigeon peas.

Freshly Ground

Freshly ground coffee is a unique sensory experience that awakens the senses from the first moment. Each sip brings a rich and vibrant flavor, with an intensity that highlights the freshness of the carefully selected beans.

Homemade Desserts are a Sweet Temptation

Café Manolín has been recognized with the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

The secret of Café Manolín Old San Juan..., Quality, Service and Good Prices! Visit us Monday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch on San Justo Street in Old San Juan.

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