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San Juan

La Casita Blanca

Restaurant

Why we point you here

James Beard-honored Puerto Rican cooking in San Juan worth building a night around.

La Casita Blanca earned its James Beard America's Classics award in 2023 for a reason—this is the Puerto Rican cooking that makes San Juan worth the detour. The kind of place where tradition and everyday excellence meet, charted by those who know the island best.

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Charted by James Beard Awards· Last verified 2026-07-11