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Viejo San Juan

Puerto rican · Troy

4.9 · 69 reviews Google

Viejo San Juan Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00

About Viejo San Juan

At Viejo San Juan, we're dedicated to serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine that transports you to the island. Our cozy restaurant is designed to make you feel like you're experiencing a taste of home, with handcrafted decor and nods to local favorites. Our menu features a variety of delicious opti...

At Viejo San Juan, we're dedicated to serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine that transports you to the island. Our cozy restaurant is designed to make you feel like you're experiencing a taste of home, with handcrafted decor and nods to local favorites. Our menu features a variety of delicious options, including combination platters, steaks, plantains, and more. Customers rave about the generous portions and the love that goes into preparing each dish, making every meal feel like a home-cooked meal. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Viejo San Juan is the perfect spot to enjoy authentic Puerto Rican cuisine at a reasonable price.

What Customers Say About Viejo San Juan

Viejo San Juan is a small, family-run restaurant serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Customers rave about the flavorful and generous portions, especially the mofongo and Cubano sandwich. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere create a memorable dining experience.

Popular Dishes

burrifongo mofongo (4) Cubano sandwich rice (4) plantains rice and beans tres leches

Best For

Locals Casual Quick Bite

Tip: Be sure to arrive hungry, as the portions are plentiful. Also, check out the grocery section for traditional ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions about Viejo San Juan

Viejo San Juan is located at 697 Hoosick St, Troy, NY 12180, Troy.
Viejo San Juan offers puerto_rican cuisine.
Viejo San Juan has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Viejo San Juan offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Viejo San Juan based on customer reviews are: burrifongo, mofongo, Cubano sandwich, rice, plantains.
Viejo San Juan is ideal for locals, casual dining, quick bites.
Viejo San Juan is a small, family-run restaurant serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Customers rave about the flavorful and generous portions, especially the mofongo and Cubano sandwich. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere create a memorable dining experience.
Be sure to arrive hungry, as the portions are plentiful. Also, check out the grocery section for traditional ingredients.
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Viejo San Juan Troy Reviews

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sarah perez
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Serena Newman
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Shellie Asher Ware
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Jamie Dreessen
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Katherine Garcia
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Doreen Davis

Food is always good. Never disappointed

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Betsy Luciano Rivera

Delicious food!! Excellent service.

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Ciara Cruz

Food was delicious! 100/10

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MD. TANIM

Nice

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Julio Mena

Very good food and fresh.

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Veronica Melendez

The food was soo good!

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Marisa B

Absolutely delicious food!!!

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Hannah Dehnert

Great food!

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karyn ryder
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عبدالله العماش

مطعم بورتوريكي فريد من نوعه بأطعمة متنوعة

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Ricardo muniz

Muy bien sitio amables comida bien buena hecha al momento muy buena calidad y por dentro muy bien decorado me encanto y tienen como una tienda tambien de cosas boricuas

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Ashley Ann
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Mike Mart Food
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Nicholas Santiago
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Javier Ayala
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Adan Echevarria
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Wil Bernacet
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Phil Beauregard
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Chukwuemeka Ike
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Jose Calderon
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Angela P. Whyman
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Keyla Rosario
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Everett Windover
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Rebecca Del Gaizo
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Shannon H
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John Keaney

Delicious meals with more than you can eat in one setting. I'm not Puerto Rican but my wife is and she also loved the food.

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Sara Britt

Delicious authentic Puerto Rican food.! Ate our dinner there. Nice friendly and clean Good service. Took some empanadas home.

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Roberto Torres

Place is legit! Great service and food. We had a Cuban sandwich and Chicken w/ rice. Authentic and amazing food and service. Definitely will be coming back.

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Caleb Esquino

Loved it! Got the braised pork and rice platter and there was SO MUCH FOOD I could barely eat it all but it was so delicious. Don’t skip the plantains

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Kate Blasi

I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a good, flavorful, and diverse menu served up by kind, respectful, and friendly people. Let’s face it, Brunswick isn’t known for having a diverse menu, but this place ticks all the boxes for yummy, healthy food.

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Molly Boutin

Everything was delicious!! Had the burrito and the chicken stew combo. Both were amazing and large portions. Will be coming back!

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Kate McHugh Curry

Incredible food and shop! My partners’ students swear by this place and those kids are not wrong! All the food was incredible and the arson up front was so nice!

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Paul S

Great taste. Is a small place. Just like 5 table inside, great parking lot, amazing staff

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Tyler Marchetti

Just had their Monfongo and it was the best food I’ve had in Troy (including downtown). Awesome concept with an awesome in-store feel.

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Ant

A little taste of Puerto Rico. Hidden Gem. Fantastic authentic Puerto Rican food.

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S. L.

Delicious food, I’ve eaten there 3x’s so far, & I’ll be back again soon!

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Jose

New Location that is a must for you latin food lovers cooked by original Puerto Ricans....

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Robert Cronin

Excellent food and friendly service. A food oasis in a fast food Brunswickian Desert.

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Jan Spairana

A great varity of yummy Puerto Rican food.

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dozer1137

Phenomenal. I cannot say enough about how amazing this food is.

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Brenda A

AUTHENTIC!! AUTHENTIC!! If you’re looking for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine .. look no further! I have been looking forward to visiting Viejo San Juan and it did NOT disappoint! The portions were so big and the food tasted amazing!! Reminded me of my mom’s favorite recipes .. Salsa music playing in the background .. it was the real deal!! ❤️

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Siyan Zuhayer

This is my first time ever having Puerto Rican food and it is amazing. I got a combination platter of rice (arroz con grandules I think), steak and peppers, and plantains. The rice is the most flavorful rice I've ever had. It has little crisp bits and the texture of it is incredible. The steak and peppers were admittedly a little cold but still had some pretty good flavor. The plantains felt hot and fresh and juicy. I also got a pincho and that is also just really, really good. Peak food The atmosphere inside the restaurant is also really nice. I can't speak on it much as I don't know what Puerto Rican culture is like but it felt very homely and I could just tell a lot of love and care went into decorating the place.

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Manny Santos

It's like a quick trip to the island. You'll see hand crafted decor and hommage to places around the Island such as La Placita in Santurce and the surf board that reminds me of Domes Beach in Rincon. I got rice with gandules, fricasee of beef cubes with potatoes and yuca, it was fresh and delicious. Their mofongo is one of the best I've had.

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Benjamin Rice

The first visit and the shop is so welcoming. You can tell this is a family run business and they love to do what they do. Lots of interesting options but I ordered the combo with stewed beef. The rice, stew, beef, and plantains all hit the spot perfectly. I will be back often. Lots of in and outdoor seating, by the way.

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Alfred Zapata

It’s one of those places that you can eat everyday! Service, food, great. Tried the mofongo with carne frita, yummy, good flavor crunchy and tasty and to top it off a great tres leches… now, back to the treadmill!!!

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Karen Day

Absolutely delicious!! Great service and love the grocery part...now I know where to go for traditional ingredients I have trouble finding!!

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Sandy kershaw

Cubano was better than in Miami. The Mofongo beat the ones i got last time I was in San Juan. Sooo good..battle rhe traffic and go up Hoosick St!!

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Giancarlo Nazario

Delicious food and desserts. specially the mofongo. Great service and environment

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Stephanie Class

Great food and a nice slice of Puerto Rico that's local!! Highly recommend! They also deliver via GrubHub! Sweet!

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Ketsu

I was absolutely gobsmacked by how great this was, don't ignore this little resturant tucked on the side of the road! It's just got the vibes of love and care oozing out of every corner❤️

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Amanda Burns

Had the burrifongo. A mix of a burrito with chcicken monfongo- it was delicious.

Brenda A
Brenda A

AUTHENTIC!! AUTHENTIC!! If you’re looking for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine .. look no further! I have been looking forward to visiting Viejo San Juan and it did NOT disappoint! The portions were so big and the food tasted amazing!! Reminded me of my mom’s favorite recipes .. Salsa music playing in the background .. it was the real deal!! ❤️

Siyan Zuhayer
Siyan Zuhayer

This is my first time ever having Puerto Rican food and it is amazing. I got a combination platter of rice (arroz con grandules I think), steak and peppers, and plantains. The rice is the most flavorful rice I've ever had. It has little crisp bits and the texture of it is incredible. The steak and peppers were admittedly a little cold but still had some pretty good flavor. The plantains felt hot and fresh and juicy. I also got a pincho and that is also just really, really good. Peak food The atmosphere inside the restaurant is also really nice. I can't speak on it much as I don't know what Puerto Rican culture is like but it felt very homely and I could just tell a lot of love and care went into decorating the place.

Manny Santos
Manny Santos

It's like a quick trip to the island. You'll see hand crafted decor and hommage to places around the Island such as La Placita in Santurce and the surf board that reminds me of Domes Beach in Rincon. I got rice with gandules, fricasee of beef cubes with potatoes and yuca, it was fresh and delicious. Their mofongo is one of the best I've had.

Benjamin Rice
Benjamin Rice

The first visit and the shop is so welcoming. You can tell this is a family run business and they love to do what they do. Lots of interesting options but I ordered the combo with stewed beef. The rice, stew, beef, and plantains all hit the spot perfectly. I will be back often. Lots of in and outdoor seating, by the way.

Alfred Zapata
Alfred Zapata

It’s one of those places that you can eat everyday! Service, food, great. Tried the mofongo with carne frita, yummy, good flavor crunchy and tasty and to top it off a great tres leches… now, back to the treadmill!!!

Karen Day
Karen Day

Absolutely delicious!! Great service and love the grocery part...now I know where to go for traditional ingredients I have trouble finding!!

Sandy kershaw
Sandy kershaw

Cubano was better than in Miami. The Mofongo beat the ones i got last time I was in San Juan. Sooo good..battle rhe traffic and go up Hoosick St!!

Giancarlo Nazario
Giancarlo Nazario

Delicious food and desserts. specially the mofongo. Great service and environment

Stephanie Class
Stephanie Class

Great food and a nice slice of Puerto Rico that's local!! Highly recommend! They also deliver via GrubHub! Sweet!

Ketsu
Ketsu

I was absolutely gobsmacked by how great this was, don't ignore this little resturant tucked on the side of the road! It's just got the vibes of love and care oozing out of every corner❤️

Amanda Burns
Amanda Burns

Had the burrifongo. A mix of a burrito with chcicken monfongo- it was delicious.

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Kyra Libby

I am so happy that my partner and I finally stopped and made the decision to eat here. There aren’t many places that truly sell authentic Puerto Rican food. After my Puerto Rican grandmother passed away, there is a lot less Spanish-speaking in my household, and though my family has tried to uphold her legacy in the kitchen, they will never be her. When I eat here, I feel like the food does my heritage and my grandma justice. The atmosphere looks like old San Juan. Spanish music is quietly playing in the background and the smell of the food is heavenly. My partner and I have so far tried two pastillios (or empanadas in my household😉) - the beef and the chicken. They’re addicting. They are very large and extremely filling. I was also surprised to see that they sold bacalaitos. Not many places do and the flavor is phenomenal here. We have also tried the barbecue chicken on a stick. Happy last minute decision! The rice, though may look dryer than what I’m used to, is packed with flavor. Of course, you always have to end the meal with the delicious dessert. I got the last tres leches today in the fridge - bless. There were no crumbs left behind. I wish I could learn more about the owners! The female seems quiet and reserved and I haven’t met the male in the kitchen, but I hope to learn more the more they do!

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Tori Villeneuve

The Cubano sandwich was out of this world for lunch! They have a great selection of drinks in the fridge you won't find anywhere nearby, as well as a variety of snacks and foods in the market shelves. Looking forward to trying more things from their menu!

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Awilda Perez

Nice, clean location. It was 4 of us, everyone was very happy with they meals. Will definitely visit again. The chef 👨‍🍳 is definitely Latino. Food is the best in Capital District for Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 food.

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Andrew Machlowski

I am not Puerto Rican, and this was my first experience with Puerto Rican cuisine. Home cooked, you can tell the time that goes into making these dishes. The combination lunches and dinners are excellent and of course try the mofungo /burrifongo. If you have had Cuban/Mexican cuisine it is similar but it has its unique flavors and textures that are wonderful.

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John H

If you are looking for delicious and authentic Puerto Rican food , this is the place for you! I enjoyed everything I had. Make sure you are thoroughly hungry when you arrive, because the portions are plentiful. Staff members are very nice and accommodating too . I highly recommend Viejo San Juan restaurant in Troy, NY. !!

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david bryant

Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine!!! This new restaurant is small but the flavor isn't !! You want to know what Abuela's and Abuelo's food taste like, check this spot out. Nice portions for the price, friendly and welcoming staff will have you coming back for sure if the food doesn't steal your heart first!

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Amy Kimberly Cruz

So happy to see a PR restaurant open near me. There are only a couple in the Captial region. Place is so beautiful. Reminds me of when I visit the motherland. Food is always fresh, delicious, and is mami approved!

John Keaney
John Keaney

Delicious meals with more than you can eat in one setting. I'm not Puerto Rican but my wife is and she also loved the food.

Kyra Libby
Kyra Libby

I am so happy that my partner and I finally stopped and made the decision to eat here. There aren’t many places that truly sell authentic Puerto Rican food. After my Puerto Rican grandmother passed away, there is a lot less Spanish-speaking in my household, and though my family has tried to uphold her legacy in the kitchen, they will never be her. When I eat here, I feel like the food does my heritage and my grandma justice. The atmosphere looks like old San Juan. Spanish music is quietly playing in the background and the smell of the food is heavenly. My partner and I have so far tried two pastillios (or empanadas in my household😉) - the beef and the chicken. They’re addicting. They are very large and extremely filling. I was also surprised to see that they sold bacalaitos. Not many places do and the flavor is phenomenal here. We have also tried the barbecue chicken on a stick. Happy last minute decision! The rice, though may look dryer than what I’m used to, is packed with flavor. Of course, you always have to end the meal with the delicious dessert. I got the last tres leches today in the fridge - bless. There were no crumbs left behind. I wish I could learn more about the owners! The female seems quiet and reserved and I haven’t met the male in the kitchen, but I hope to learn more the more they do!

Tori Villeneuve
Tori Villeneuve

The Cubano sandwich was out of this world for lunch! They have a great selection of drinks in the fridge you won't find anywhere nearby, as well as a variety of snacks and foods in the market shelves. Looking forward to trying more things from their menu!

Awilda Perez
Awilda Perez

Nice, clean location. It was 4 of us, everyone was very happy with they meals. Will definitely visit again. The chef 👨‍🍳 is definitely Latino. Food is the best in Capital District for Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 food.

John H
John H

If you are looking for delicious and authentic Puerto Rican food , this is the place for you! I enjoyed everything I had. Make sure you are thoroughly hungry when you arrive, because the portions are plentiful. Staff members are very nice and accommodating too . I highly recommend Viejo San Juan restaurant in Troy, NY. !!

Andrew Machlowski
Andrew Machlowski

I am not Puerto Rican, and this was my first experience with Puerto Rican cuisine. Home cooked, you can tell the time that goes into making these dishes. The combination lunches and dinners are excellent and of course try the mofungo /burrifongo. If you have had Cuban/Mexican cuisine it is similar but it has its unique flavors and textures that are wonderful.

david bryant
david bryant

Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine!!! This new restaurant is small but the flavor isn't !! You want to know what Abuela's and Abuelo's food taste like, check this spot out. Nice portions for the price, friendly and welcoming staff will have you coming back for sure if the food doesn't steal your heart first!

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Dalilah “D” Massey

Lovely place, food was delicious, a bit greasy but still great, portion sizes were large, great for takeout. The two people working were very polite.

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Ken Marks

Very good place to eat, the only thing is the portion sizes vary due to what containers they have and price stays the same..one time you get a larger container and the next is small

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Helen Kaczor

Very casual restaurant. Food was tasty. I had a cheese and guava little empanada and a side of rice and beans. The rice and beans were bland. The chicken stew and burrito were enjoyed.

Helen Kaczor
Helen Kaczor

Very casual restaurant. Food was tasty. I had a cheese and guava little empanada and a side of rice and beans. The rice and beans were bland. The chicken stew and burrito were enjoyed.

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Esterlinda Yardon

The food was not very good. It was OK.

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Ciaely Sanchez

Very bland version of Puerto Rican food , rice had no flavor. Where is the adobo and spice?,Portion size is the smallest I’ve seen in the area with a Jacked up price that you have to choose because you can only get one size. The man was nice that I placed my food with the Caucasian woman was a bit rude. If you’re looking for authentic go to Albany.

Ciaely Sanchez
Ciaely Sanchez

Very bland version of Puerto Rican food , rice had no flavor. Where is the adobo and spice?,Portion size is the smallest I’ve seen in the area with a Jacked up price that you have to choose because you can only get one size. The man was nice that I placed my food with the Caucasian woman was a bit rude. If you’re looking for authentic go to Albany.

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