La Alcapurria Quemá
A chinchorro-style joint near La Placita, named by The Infatuation as serving the best alcapurria in San Juan.
Located around the La Placita market in Santurce, this spot has an inconspicuous sign and is set back behind a small courtyard, making it easy to miss. It is a casual, walk-in chinchorro-style eatery offering seven types of alcapurrias, including beef, crab, and blood sausage, as well as pastelillos, fried pork with mofongo/tostones, and coconut arepas. It gets busy at lunch, with wait times of 15–25 minutes during peak hours. No reservations are needed. It stays open late on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a great spot for a late-night snack paired with a Medalla beer.
Opening hours
Tue–Thu & Sun until approx. 23:30, Fri–Sat until 01:30, Closed Mon; opening hours vary by source, calling ahead to confirm is recommended
Nearby sights
- La Placita de Santurce
- Condado
- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
- Ocean Park Beach
- Calle Cerra Street Art (Santurce)
- Fortín de San Gerónimo del Boquerón
- Balneario El Escambrón
- Capitol of Puerto Rico