Restaurant Scams in San Juan

Overpriced Restaurant Bills Near El Morro Fortress

Restaurants clustered along Calle Norzagaray and the streets immediately surrounding Castillo San Felipe del Morro present menus without prices or with small print disclaimers that allow them to charge significantly above the listed amount. Tourists returning from the fortress are targeted as they are hungry and unlikely to walk back to Old San Juan's main dining streets. Charges for "table fees," mandatory gratuities far above standard, and unlisted cover charges for bread or water frequently inflate bills by 30–50%.