Old San Juan Restaurant

Cami Castillo

Went here after coming in from my flight. When we got there we were greeted nicely by Alejandro (I believe it's his name) First I noticed that he was alone manning the tables. Then we asked about the piña coladas. We were told that they were pre-made frozen 🤦🏻‍♀️. We gave them a try and um yea not my cup of tea. We asked for the typical appetizer frituras pastelillos, mine and my cousin's came out fast while my aunt's took about 20 min. That's absurdd. My ham and cheese pastelillo was ciego (meaning basically empty) I understand that cheese melts but I came to have a bite of ham almost when done. So that wasn't worth it. The carne pastelillos were good. The salad of mariscos was also yummy and I will not lie the jumbo shrimp in my shrimp cocktail were perfect. I did notice that they filled the glass with lettuce with the sauce to make it seem there was more, which I kind of understand because most likely people waste it. So money is literally down the drain. My cousin had the pork chop meal which was seasoned nicely and was well worth eating. My aunt had the garlic shrimp pasta which again took longer to come out than it should've all came together. Since I disliked the piña c9lada I jad a coffee which our server "didn't know" what brand it was which we later found out its Foldgers. Its ok to admit that as long as the coffee is done right. I actually did like my coffee. Now..... something I noticed and is so disappointing and truly irresponsible of the owners/management. I looked over the check and saw the cocktail was $11 when I clearly saw in the menus handed to us it was $9. The waiter said prices changed. Ehem FIX IT!!! We patrons have no fault for you not correcting something. If you can't afford new menus use white out in the meantime. I liked the typical frituras as quick bites minus that ham and cheese one. But I give this restaurant some A for effort. I am huge on food and will always give my honest opinion. Also 15$ for a piña colada that was just sad looking and overpriced. Hope the advice is taken with a grain of salt. I attached a photo of the ham and cheese pastelillo when I opened to see.

Jasl's Talents

There is aways a debate as to who has the best Hispanic food in Camden, NJ. Hands down it is Old San Juan. With its wide variety of cultural food, availability and taste it can't be beat. The dine in experience needs to step it up s often you see workers huddled up chit chatting and from what I can gather familiar or interested parties distracting workers from fully servicing customers. It is more like a 4-1/2 star rating because I'm familiar with the atmosphere but for someone new in the area it would take away from this gem in the hood.

Dominique Mosley

The food here is beautiful ❤️ You can smell it down the block. There were at least 10 people behind me and I wasn’t rushed at all.I was in awe of how much food it was. I met the owner who was so kind. I was just so excited really. Even the customers in line were nice. I was talking to them too! God Bless you all because y’all are amazing 😃

Davidjessie Cruz

I have always love this restaurant, but today I order some Alcapurrias as well some rice with steak sauce, unfortunately, I was very upset to see a hair on my food and the alcapurrias was not well done! Please don’t get careless, I understand today was a very long day with just one server! But I invited folk from out of states and it was the only place I order from so folks can feel at home! I had to throw the food away and I spend money and did not get what we inspired to brag about! Feeling disappointed!