Frida's Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in San Juan

For me, the sign of a great restaurant is being consistent and inviting you not just to order your favorite, but explore the menu and always ask if there’s any specials that day. That’s what Frida’s is to me. Although everyone will have their preferences, for me the benchmark of a good margarita is this restaurant and to keep me happy, you have to come close or equal. Rarely have I had a margarita I’ve enjoyed more but for the sake of keeping it real, let’s say it’s possible. Let’s also clarify that every time I go and take that first sip, it’s almost a salty benediction. For starters, three of their four soups are amongst my fav (Caldo malinche if you want something light, Sopa de Tortilla for something savory and cheesy, and Lamb Consommé if you want a soup for a meal. In addition, they often have pozole which is a hearty soup that is good to the last bite. As far as other starters, I’ll admit we keep it straightforward, either pico de gallo con aguacate y queso (avocado and fried cheese) or refritos (refried beans) with chicharrón (pork rinds). When we get to the dishes, that’s when I find some of my favorite dishes ever, filete toluqueño con salsa cuitlacoche (toluqueño filet with cuitlacoche/huitlacoche corn truffle sauce). It is hearty and has so many layers of flavors. They have a decent variety of tacos, though for my money, either Barbacoa (lamb), Cerdo y chicharrón en salsa verde (pork and pork rinds in green sauce), Carnitas ribs, or ordering two different flavored tostadas should all offer great options and for chicken, you can go with the fajitas or ask for chicken in mango sauce and if you can handle the spice, ask for it spicy. This has been a staple of ours for years and if you also have a sweet tooth but not too sweet, their Manchego cheese flan is worth the calories and then some. In short, I keep going and bringing people because I love the place, love the people, and of course, love the food. So cue up a margarita or...

Please do not go here!! Me and my family went here to eat. We had high expectations because of all of the good reviews that were left. We were very disappointed with the food that we had. The nachos looks very sad. The chicken looked like it came out of a can. The guacamole tasted store bought and not fresh like they claim it to be. When we got our entrees, we didn’t even have to try it to know that it wasn’t going to be the best. My chicken was drowned with avocado sauce and my mother couldn’t even get down her food. In the end when we were about to pay for our bill, even though my mom only took 1 bite of her food and she didn’t even like it, they still charged her for something that she didn’t even eat, let alone enjoy. If you want to go to a Mexican restaurant, please find somewhere else and...

Dim lights make it perfect for a date night. Frijoles are legit if you like 'em black beaned. Salsa is on a scale of 1-10 for spiciness, a five, and an 8 for flavor. I ordered a couple of tostadas: pollo and puerco. My food mate ordered a few tacos doraditos de asada, she said they were delicious despite the fact she ordered no vegetables and was given everything but that. I wasn't a big fan of the rice. Not sure if it's from a deep part of Mexico. Amarillo con peas, green beans, and maiz here and there. Guacamole was on hit. And coffee was good. Oh! And the music was perfect for the setting. Source:...