CLOSED: Paladar Vegetariano

CLOSED: Paladar Vegetariano
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Experimental vegetarian culinary maison serving one party of up to 6 diners by reservation only. Caters to specific nutritional needs. Serving dinner Tuesday and Thursday and brunch on Sunday. Price fixed options vary. Call or email to: geronimo.robaina@gmail.com. Reported closed November 2024.

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Santurce, San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00912
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+1-787-948-5168
- Last update on 23 Nov 2024 by DaynaLopez
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4 Reviews

First Review by Starza

MegFin

Points +119

Vegan

04 Oct 2023

Closed permanently - Edit

Closed permanently according to the instagram

Veggie.Nellie

Points +501

Vegan

17 Jul 2022

Not sure if it’s open - Edit

We went here several months ago, and it was so special! Great customer service, amazing authentic dishes, and such a cozy quaint little space. I recently looked it up though, and I am unsure if they are still open.

misterbryan

Points +13

Vegetarian

08 Jul 2014

Best meal of the trip! - Edit

I discovered Paladar Vegetariano on Happy Cow and it immediately piqued my interest. A home cooked vegan meal in not-so-vegan-friendly Puerto Rico!

I called the number listed and spoke directly with the owner/chef Geronimo. He was extremely friendly, and so we picked a day (the last night of our stay) for the meal, and he said he would call me when we arrive in San Juan to discuss the meal.

As promised, Geronimo called and we discussed our food preferences and any potential allergies. He told us what was in season, and we picked a four course meal (soup, salad, entree, and dessert). He also was very quick to offer non-touristy destinations and activities throughout the island, which was awesome.

Now, to the meal... we arrived at a beautiful house in a gated community in the Ocean Park Neighborhood, and were greeted by Geronimo and his waiter/friend Joe. They sat us down on the covered porch and after some quick conversation and some very refreshing aqua fresca (with watermelon and star fruit), our soup arrived. It was some sort of roasted squash and garlic puree, and was absolutely delicious. One of the tastiest soups I've had in years.

Next up - an unbelievably tasty salad of freshly picked watercress (among other lettuces), carrots, pumpkin seeds and amazing coconut vinaigrette... again - plates licked clean.

Then came the entree - a vegan twist on the classic Puerto Rican dish Mofongo: mashed and fried green plantains. Geronimo prepared this topped with sautéed summer squash, carrots and assorted other veggies and herbs, and it was so good. On the phone we said we liked things spicy, and he said that Puerto Rican food is not generally spicy, but he would kick it up a bit. And he did. And it was amazing.

For dessert, Geronimo presented us with some sort of avocado/mango/banana sorbet over a nut crumble/brittle situation. Not sure how to describe it exactly, but it was the perfect end to an incredible meal.

To sum it up - everything was amazing. The dishes were extremely well thought-out and so fresh. Geromino actually showed us the freshly pulled from dirt carrots that he would be using in our meal (that he picked at his friend's farm earlier that day). HIGHLY recommended for a one of a kind VEGETARIAN meal in San Juan!

Pros: Fresh, Organic local produce., Friendly service, Customizable meals.

Cons: None to speak of.

Starza

Points +16

Vegan

24 Jun 2013

Execellent food, wonderful experience - Edit

My husband and I found Paladar Vegetariano on happycow when we were looking for places to go on our honeymoon. I am vegan and wanted to have a special night with my new husband. This was by far the best meal we ever had and the most romantic date we have ever been on. Before arriving in Puerto Rico, I told Chef Geronimo how many courses we wanted and the type of food we wanted to have. We told the chef that it was our honeymoon and he hired violinists to play while we ate--free of charge! Each course was better than the last and we left very full and very much in love. If you are in Puerto Rico, you have to see Geronimo!

Pros: excellent food, knowledgable chef, amazing value

Cons: house a little hard to find