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Eat & Drink · Restaurant

el Refrán

Santurce, San Juan

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About

El Refrán is an American restaurant located in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan. The venue serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. It offers beer, wine and cocktails along with vegetarian options. Outdoor seating is available and the space accommodates children, dogs and groups. Service includes dine-in, takeout and delivery. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC payments. Parking options consist of a paid lot, free street parking and paid street parking. Wheelchair accessible seating is provided.

Highlights

  • Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch
  • Offers beer, wine and cocktails with vegetarian food options
  • Provides outdoor seating, good for children, dogs and groups
  • Dine-in, takeout and delivery available
  • Wheelchair accessible seating with paid parking lot nearby

At a glance

Category
Eat & Drink · Restaurant
Neighborhood / town
Santurce, San Juan
Price range
$$
Languages
English, Spanish
Listing
Not claimed by the business yet

Good to know

  • Open Sunday: Yes

Features and services

Parking
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Pets allowed
Yes
Reservations
No
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Outdoor seating
Yes
Payment
credit cards, debit cards

Opening hours

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Mon
12:00-22:00
Tue
12:00-22:00
Wed
17:00-22:00
Thu
12:00-22:00
Fri
12:00-23:00
Sat
12:00-23:00
Sun
12:00-22:00

Hours as listed for this business. Call ahead on holidays.

Tips

  • Call ahead to confirm current hours of operation
  • Check the website for details on the menu and any specials
  • Reservations are not accepted so arrive early for seating

Address: 1104 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907

Map

Location at a glance

Nearest beach
Ocean Park / Condado, San Juan · 2.5 km away
Nearest guide
Old San Juan · 4.7 km
Closest eat & drink elsewhere
Tablado de Benny (Carolina, 3.9 km)
Bistro Café (Carolina, 4.0 km)
Euphoria Restaurant (Carolina, 4.0 km)

Reviews

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Weather and sea right here

Forecast Oct 12–Oct 18

Highs84–85°F
Lows77–81°F
Rainy days7 of 7 days likely
Typical wind14 mph from E

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Questions

What are el Refrán's hours?

Monday: 12:00-22:00; Tuesday: 12:00-22:00; Wednesday: 17:00-22:00; Thursday: 12:00-22:00; Friday: 12:00-23:00; Saturday: 12:00-23:00; Sunday: 12:00-22:00.

What languages are spoken at el Refrán?

English, Spanish.

How expensive is el Refrán?

The listed price range is $$ (from $ to $$$$).

Does El Refrán serve breakfast?

Yes, El Refrán serves breakfast.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, outdoor seating is available.

Does it allow dogs?

Yes, the restaurant allows dogs.

What payment methods does El Refrán accept?

It accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC payments.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is a paid parking lot, free street parking and paid street parking.

Things to do near el Refrán

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Last checked: October 15, 2026

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