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Paulina Escanes - Condado, San Juan, PR

Paulina Escanes - Condado

4.7
4.7
345 Reviews
$31 to $50
International
CASUAL GOURMET FOOD IN THE HEART OF CONDADO

Balanced & mindful plates made with a Mexican heart and a "glocal" approach. Serving lunch & dinner paired with specialty wines, champagne & signature cocktails. Freshly baked pastries and cakes ready to eat or made to order by renowned chef Paulina Escanes. We serve Brunch on Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Global, International, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 10:00 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (787) 415-9400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paulina Escanes
  • Neighborhood
    Condado / Santurce
  • Cross street
    Ashford Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 345 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Rico

    Great for brunch

  • Puerto Rico

    International

345 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We ate brunch and ALL of our food was amazing! Our server was incredibly friendly and made the best recommendations. Would eat here again in a heartbeat. 10/10!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Atef

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    Great ambience and the food is always delicious, great place for brunch!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great, it’s always a nice experience to eat at Paulina as a couple or Groupe

    1 person found this helpful

  4. BernardoI

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent Mexican food with a gourmet twist. Everything was good and the service was very attentive. I especially liked the torta de elotes and the tacos de amigos, but every dish was outstanding.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall3Food5Service2Ambience4
    Food was excellent, but service was bad. We had to constantly call for the waiter because they were taking a long time. Seemed to be understaffed.

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  6. Peter

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service3Ambience1
    Not what I expected. I went for dinner and the environment was noisy. Wine by glass wasn't good...but the Pinot Noir was undrinkable. Maybe the bottle was left opened for too long. Turnovers and Desserts were great, though.

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  7. JavierR

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
    Excellent service and great food. The hostess was super kind and attentive to our needs.

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  8. luv2eatout

    Los Angeles

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This was our second visit to Paulina Escanes - Condado. This time we brought a foodie couple from Arizona thinking about moving to San Juan. We were all pleased with the delicious food (humus and empanaditas for appetizers, fish Amalfi and pollo peruano for entrees). Desserts were also savory (key lime pie and white chocolate bread pudding). The pinot noir from Bourgogne was good but seemed overpriced. The service was diligent, attentive and warm. Overall, a very nice experience.

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  9. nic69

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service2Ambience2
    our first waiter Yamuel was excellent! then he ended his turn and the other waiters kept us waiting for a while without visiting our table for quite sometime. the drinks where ok but not incredible; I had the pozole, in the menu said it have avocado and they didn't have them; we where 7 at the table, 2 dishes came out, not complete, and had to wait a long time for the side and longer for the others food to come out; flavor was ok but not as good as I expected, the best part was the desserts

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  10. JeanetteT

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service5Ambience5
    La comida fuerte ha bajado de calidad. Las especialidades siguen ricas como siempre. No hay consistencia entre platos.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service4Ambience4
    Steak and mahi mahi tacos are delicious! Also the staff is very friendly and informative.

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  12. CHENCH

    Caribbean

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Very nice however La Tarta de Elotes with chicken on the expensive side for $32 a small portion. Portions are small which is good if you don’t want to overeat but some items on the expensive side. The best Alfajores in town. I love the bakery in Calle Los Baños.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food was outstanding and the service was out of this world. Great experience!

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  14. MikeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A little bit pricey - Dinner for 4 with no alcohol was close to $200. The food was delicious, the service was top notch. We ate outside, so noise was street noise. We've been in Puerto Rico for a week, this was the best meal we had.

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  15. nieveslaurie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Outstanding service, as usual. This place is a must visit stop.

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  16. BennyZ

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My first time on the island, and I can easily say Paulina's is one of my favorites. Started my trip here for lunch and ended here with brunch. Whenever I am back, I will definitely be coming back to Paulina's!

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  17. BennyZ

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere, amazing service, and delicious food!

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  18. AshleyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    We were attentively and quickly served. Food was delicious.

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  19. MDPB

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Always excellent, good srvice, good wines, fresh food, high class mexican

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  20. GloriaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had a great time and our server Daniela was superb thanks for the memories

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Another exceptional experience at Paulina’s condado restaurant. This time I took my mom out for her birthday brunch. Spectacular. She had a wonderful time. The food was exquisite, service exceptional. I decided to purchase some dessert caramel cookies (alfajor con dulce de leche) and it was heavenly. Absolutely divine. I highly recommend this restaurant and am looking forward to brunch again this Sunday 🥰

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Outstanding service from all the staff not just our waitress.

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  23. MyraB

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience5
    La comida muy buena. Las porciones escasas. El servicio bueno, pero por el ruido, no se entendía lo que decían. Los cócteles buenísimos. No tienen selección de cervezas conocidas, solo artesanales. De forma general… no creo que regrese a cenar. Quizás lo pruebe para brunch.

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  24. BernardoI

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Delicious Mexican food with a gourmet twist. I highly recommend the place.

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  25. CarlaD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service2Ambience5
    La comida es excelente, nunca defrauda. El servicio de las host me encantó pero el de la mesera no nos gustó. Las preguntas no fueron contestadas adecuadamente y su actitud no fue mi favorita. Quería que toda la comida llegara al mismo tiempo y se le notificó y ella hizo lo que quiso.

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  26. Kiko

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    Excelente servicio y Rica comida! El pie de manzana es el mejor postre que he comido en mi vida

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  27. CityLover

    Caribbean

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    Overall3Food5Service4Ambience2
    The food was excellent as always. However, A/C was not working and we were not notified in advance. This impacted the experience.

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  28. Belinda

    Caribbean

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Torta Elotes Escanes is a delicacy and so fluffy, it is delicious.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Good food and experience. The ambient and service good

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    Overall2Food3Service2Ambience1
    Sadly, rundown. Deteriorated in every sense of the word. You can feel the lost of love and attention to this restaurant by upper management and hence, their employees. The kitchen extractors have not been working for more than 2months, so the A/C feels poor (bearly felt it), the smoke covers the dining room, and with PR’s heat—it’s simply unbearable to be inside. You can sense the servers are tired, frustrated, unhappy… uncaring. The Manager last night, wow… lacks any kind of sense of good service and managerial skills. The food was ok, unamusing which is sad as the food here used to extraordinary. Last call for BAR and kitchen was at 9:17pm on a Friday! Too expensive for the poor service, deteriorated ambiance, and ok food.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    Overall3Food4Service4Ambience1
    The food and service was good but it was very hot. Their extractor was broken, and was tainted by fumes from the kitchen.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I reserved a table for two mid week for my daughter’s birthday dinner. The drinks were lovely and varied, and the dinner selection was ample. The food was delicious. The waitress was knowledge and polite and she accommodated my request for a birthday dessert with candle. Because of the extreme heat wave the AC wasn’t working but they made due. It was a lovely experience and I can’t wait to return for brunch. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  33. MariaL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    Overall3Food5Service4Ambience1
    El aire acondicionado NO estaba funcionando. Nos advirtieron que cuando comenzaran a cicinar habria humo de la cocina. Nos cambiamos a mesas de afuera. Pero el calor estaba insostenible. Nos ofrecieron que entraramos nuevamente y abrir la puerta y ponernos abanicos. La situación mejoro un poco. La comida buena pero tardaron en servir y NO estaba lleno el restaurante. La mesera muy amable y complaciente. El problema del aire lleva tiempo porque mi hijo fue a desayunar hace 4 dias y tampoco habia aire.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    The food is delicious and the service is excellent! Roxy, our server from our first visit, was so personable and gave excellent recommendations for food items on the menu and other cool places to visit during our stay. I also have to point out that the Oaxacarita cocktail is AMAZING.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fue espectacular. La comida buena y el servicio también.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Servicio acogedor y personalizado! Rubén e Ivania súper atentos 💓

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    La comida aquí es siempre deliciosa. Hay recetas de la chef que para mi son unos clásicos como el pozole y la torta de elotes. Hoy probé las tostadas francesas y estaban exquisitas. Lo único que no me encanta? Que al igual todos los demás han tenido que aumentar los precios y cuando vi el costo de la torta de elotes 😳. Pero la calidad y sabor cuestan.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Siempre excelente comida y un servicio extraordinario 🌟🌟

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4
    The food was amazing as always, service is five stars but THAT HEAT. Even inside was hot. Ive been going for a while now and they have had the same issue for the past few months. Y’all really need to take care of that. Is affects the experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. AnaP

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
    I always enjoy the food here and look forward to it. The only downside is that the prices are increasing exponentially. I'd like to suggest that they change the name "apple pay " to crumble or cobbler. In ordering it, I was looking forward to the crust only to find it didn't have one. It's not a pie.

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FAQs

Paulina Escanes - Condado offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 415-9400.

Paulina Escanes - Condado is rated 4.7 stars by 345 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paulina Escanes - Condado

1451 Ashford Ave, San Juan, PR 00907

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ashford Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Condado / Santurce
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 10:00 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Global, International, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paulina Escanes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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