Lonely Planet

"El Jibarito is the kind of old-school place that you just know will serve a good arroz con habichuelas (rice and beans) and substantial meat feasts. Which it does. A favorite of both local families and visitors, the meals are simple but hearty."

Larry Olmsted

"No Puerto Rican meal is complete without rice and beans - and these beans are especially good, flavored with added pumpkin."

Angelina Cox

"I highly recommend trying white rice and red bean."

Jamie Moore

"For a traditional meal of rice and beans, try El Jibarito in San Juan."

Jillian Ryan

"Enjoy authentic rice-and-beans at El Jibarito in San Juan."

Aurora Dominguez

"Don’t leave without trying its yellow rice, white rice and red beans."

Kim Sunée

"A few streets from El Convento is the Restaurant El Jibarito, one of my favorites for old-school Puerto Rican cuisine, including red beans and rice."