Casa Paulina

★ 4.6 · 20 reviews San Juan Opened 2026

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Chef Paulina Escanes goes café mode on Calle Loíza

The torta de elote is the reason to screenshot this place, but the rotating taquitos del día are why regulars keep coming back. Chef Paulina Escanes, known around San Juan for her Mexican fusion cooking, has turned that same hand toward pastries, coffee and light plates.

Calle Loíza keeps pulling in small chef-driven spots like this one. Mornings are quiet here, lunch is when the neighborhood shows up.

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Cecilia Ponte 65 reviews · Local Guide 3 September 2026

I was meeting 2 friends for brunch on a regular Thursday, around 11 am. We got a table easily, there were only a couple more customers although a few more arrived later. The space is beautiful, a bit minimalist. The staff was welcoming, and super nice. We ordered the same thing, the onion/cheese empanadas and the taquitos de res -- ribeye: Trozos de ribeye salteados con una costra de queso derretido sobre tortillas artesanales de maíz. This was absolutely amazing. There's a Wide range of house desserts. Prices are reasonable. They are also known for their ice coffee, with ice made of coffee.
Joey Rivas 14 reviews · Local Guide September 2026

Amazing food and people!!!
A Tarantino 3 reviews 24 August 2026

Went just for a coffee and ended up getting conviced to try the chilaquiles blancos and they did not dissapoint! AMAZING! Great service, amazing food & coffee!
Frank Ruiz 1,912 reviews 3 August 2026

Great food, small menu but top choices. The coffee is ok, small menu for the coffee bar as well. The staff are very nice and attentive and the place is nice and cozy. Prices are good.
stephany almansa 31 reviews · Local Guide 21 June 2026

Absolutely phenomenal Brunch spot. The Chilaquiles were out of this world. We also tried the Orchata late and it was amazing !