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Update: Jan. 16, 2017 - The casino will not re-open on Feb. 5 as planned, but the hotel will open then. Visitors can still book rooms.

Update Aug. 10, 2016: On August 15 El San Juan Resort & Casino will close for remodeling. Please see news article above.

 

A tropical paradise, Old World charm and nonstop entertainment await you at El San Juan Resort & Casino. Located at 6063 Isla Verde Avenue Roundabout  in the fashionable Isla Verde district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, this elegant resort is at the center of the city’s beautiful beachfront and vibrant nightlife. Your comfort is their first priority. You’ll find a courteous staff to attend to your every need. Spacious guest rooms with spectacular views of the ocean or mountains. Thoughtful amenities like mahogany appointments,  plush bathrobes and 24 - hour room service.

Enjoy the excitement of a glittering casino. When it’s time to play, head out to the beach for a variety of water sports, tennis, aerobics or a swim in a beachfront fantasy pool. Our poolside concierge will help you to turn lounging into an art form. Live DJ at the Fantasy Pool on weekends. Hammock garden. Oversized Chess Game and table tennis. Poolside massages are offered. There are ten dining venues and several nightclubs as well.

Or simply stay in and play the slots, blackjack, baccarat and Caribbean poker. If you’re ready to explore, the unique shopping, sights, cuisine and sizzling night life of Old San Juan are just minutes away. Come to the  El San Juan Resort & Casino, a Hilton Hotel, and experience for yourself what has been called “the most exciting hotel in the Caribbean."

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Dining & Restaurants

Meat Market Miami

• Serving: Steak, Seafood, Vegetarian

Mmm... Meat Market Miami at El San Juan takes the traditional steakhouse and makes it a new invention with innovations and enhancements rarely seen elsewhere. The menu allows patrons to construct their own courses and build exquisite meals guided gently by nuanced groupings. A true adventure in fine dining awaits. Construct your masterpieces from locally sources seasonal produce, the freshest seafood, and prime cuts of red meat.. Reservations are highly recommended.

Brother Jimmys BBQ

• Serving: Barbecue, Grilled

Brother Jimmys BBQ offers a quaint and airy atmosphere in which to enjoy the best in BBQ favorites and other treats from the American southland, they even through in a Cuban pork sandwich to accent the tempting menu choices.Enjoy the shady outdoor deck with full beach views while knocking back signature drinks like the Trash Can Punch from the Swamp Water Cocktail Bar. The fare here is rich and bold and includes everything from Saint Louis style ribs to island rubs and chimichurri, all hickory smoked from 5 to 8 hours. Lighter sandwiches, salads, and small plates are available as well as full platter meals.

Koco

• Serving: Fusion, Caribbean, Latin

Take your Puerto Rican dining to a new level at Koco. More than a restaurant, this rum bar and lounge serves up a tantalizing variety of fresh seafood and and other Caribbean delicacies infused with a Latin twist. The atmosphere reflects the cuisine and the synergy creates the perfect evening. Resident Chef Hector Crespo is well known for for creating an unforgettable dining experience. The venue may be rented for private parties of up to 188.

Yamato

• Serving: Japanese/Sushi

Enjoy teppenyaki table fare and the art of sushi at one of Puerto Rico's finest Japanese restaurants. The atmosphere is elegant and the experience is casual. Each presentation of sushi is an experience in wonderment and satisfaction, crafted with the art and style of the true masters. The sashimi is firm and the roll textures are perfect. Come in for lunch or dinner or arrange for your private party with up to 30 guests, it is sure to make a lasting impression.

La Piccola Fontana

• Serving: Italian

Chef Alfonso Pescarino of La Piccola Fontana at El San Juan Resort hales from Milan, Italy and has brought the authentic methods, flavors, and techniques of his native North country cuisine to the Caribbean for your dining pleasure. The opulent and upscale decor perfectly compliments his exquisite dishes of minimalist perfection. Fresh, ripe, local produce prepared simply and slowly builds layers of flavors that simply cannot be imitated. Hand made pasta, aged steaks, and seaside fresh ocean fare are your at La Piccola Fontana.

La Terraza

• Serving: Breakfast, Caribbean, International

Serving robust Caribbean and international breakfast fare from 7am until noon daily, La Terraza overlooks the pool at El San Juan in Carolina. Enjoy indoor dining or partake of the hearty fare al fresco on the terrace.  Callaloo and cheddar quiches, fluffy johnny cake biscuits, spicy eggs or any number of choices are available. The space is also available for private gatherings, receptions, and banquets.

Galeria Trattoria

• Serving: Italian, Seafood, Desserts, Pizza, Puerto Rican

One of the most diverse menus at El San Juan Resort comes from the quaint Galeria Trattoria. Enjoy table service or order from the large market board above the cook station and enjoy a variety of international treats that range from traditional Puerto Rican rice dishes to American diner fare, or try the seafood or pizza. Whether as a luscious dessert or a mid-day snack in its own right, the hand made gelato from the bar make a a cool and refreshing choice.

Aquaire

• Serving: Cocktails, Light Fare

Enjoy al fresco seating and light fare such as fresh crisp salads, multi-layer sandwich stacks, juicy burgers, and sizzling grilled kebabs and more at Aquaire, just across from the Olympic Pool at El San Juan. Primarily a pool bar providing concierge and poolside drink services, Aquaire is also a venue worthy of a light meal in its own right. UNwind after a perfect day with a freshly muddled mojito or watch sports on the flat screens.

Encanto Beach Club & Grill

• Serving: Caribbean, International, Contemporary Cuisine

The Encanto Beach Club & Grill is the ultimate get away at El San Juan that also happens to serve a full menu of international and Cribbean delights. The cuisine is all gourmet and the mojito cart will come to you, or stay away if you prefer. Stake your claim to one of the three tiki huts with wide screen TVs, WiFi and a mini bar, or relax with others on one of the 24 canopied daybeds at this beachfront venue. This is the life of luxury - enjoy a yoga session on the beach or a poolside massage, or simply swing gently in the ocean breezes of the hammock garden.

El San Juan Casino Venues & Hotspots

Club BRAVA

You will be in the middle of the action at one of Puerto Rico’s hottest nightclubs when you visit
Club BRAVA.  Open Thursday through Saturday, each night has its own age restrictions to help guests enjoy the company of peers. The dance floor is high energy and the lounge upstairs is laid back and relaxed. Tables for 2 or may be reserved in the Main Room or Ultra Lounge. Please inquire at least 24 hours in advance for parties of 8 or more.

Age Restrictions: Customers must bring a valid Driver's License or Passport. Management reserves the right of admission.

Thursday Nights
Gentlemen: 21+
Ladies: 18+

Friday Nights
Gentlemen: 21+
Ladies: 21+

Saturday Nights
Gentlemen: 23+
Ladies: 21+

The Rose Club

The way to a man's heart may be through his palate, but the way into a woman's is through her sensibilities. The Rose Club as El San Juan Resort & Casino is accoutered with classic candelabras, Victorian lamps, and rose hues panels. That ever-so-slight aroma is tea roses. The venue is intimate  and offers booths and comfy seating areas as well as two wrap around bars.  Special events and shows take place and there is a dance floor with state of the art lighting throughout the venue. Bottle service is available so relax and entertain, the possibilities are endless at The Rose.

Blue, Silver and Gold Bars & Chico Lounge

The Lobby Bars of El San Juan are located variously between the Galeria shopping arcade, nightclubs, and the casino making the Lobby the omphalos of social life at the resort. The three bars and the Chico Lounge are each distinct and offer their own ambiance and vibe. Explore the Gold Bar, the Silver Bar and the Gold Bar for live music, libations and joviality every night. Chico Lounge offers a sophisticated retreat right in the middle of it all.