Asere

4.6

258 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

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Asere is Fine Puerto Rican & Cuban Cuisine! Taken from the best influences of Spanish, African, French and Caribean flavors. Here, the old and the new Cuba comes to life! The elegance of the Caribbean"s Paris of the 50's (as Cuba was known) is showcased in a variety of elegant delights, while the local flavors of today's Cuba come to life with authentic recipes from underground world of home-based restaurants in the island. Asere is located in front of one of the most flavorful Farmers Markets in PR, Santurce's La Placita. The old Spanish architecture gives life to a 2 story building desingned in detail to let you live the experience of visiting the legendary Cuba of the 50's and the hidden world of today's Cuban underground fine-dinning culture. Asere in Cuban slang means "hello,my friend!!!" so come around to La Placita in Santurce and experience the best in Cuban cuisine, Asere!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cuban, Puerto Rican, Caribbean
Hours of operation
Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4pm - 12:00am Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:00pm
Phone number
(787) 946-3804
Website
http://www.aserecubano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Fernando Parrilla
Private party facilities
Please call for information!
Private party contact
Hugo Perez: (787) 487-1640

Location
180 Calle Dos Hermanos San Juan, PR 00911
Neighborhood
Condado / Santurce
Parking details
Valet Parking Service($6) and there are also two public, paid parking in the area.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wine

House Salad$8.00
Local fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, fresh local cheese in a citrus vinaigrette and tasty almonds. Your choice: Steak $9.50, Chicken $4.50, Shrimp$10, Tuna fillet $8, 1/2 Lobster tall $18.98
Chef's Tomato Salad$12.00
A tasty warm island's cheese, mixed with local baby farm tomatoes, beets & micro greens in white balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil
Habanera Avocado Salad$6.00
Buttery ripe avocados mixed with local farm cherry tomatoes and red onion mix, dressed in an extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice

Appetizers

Three-Cheese Balls$7.00
Filled with 'timba sauce' and gently breaded with almonds
Fish Chicharron Bites$10.00
Served with a lemon and red chilli pepper dipping sauce
Cubarricans$12.00
Stuffed green plantain cups filled with "Ropa Vieja", topped with local cheese
Tropical Tuna Tartare$14.00
Marinated in watermelon and an avocado dressing
Jamon Serrano$10.00
Fresh tomatoe vinaigrette, topped with grated manchego cheese and crispy oregano toast
Pork Belly$12.00
Pigeon peas and cherry tomatoe vinaigrette
Cubanito Spring Roll$8.00
Thinly sliced ham loins and roasted pork in a mustard dressing
Blue Crab$13.00
Cold spicy crab salad over cassava cups
Cubanisimo Dip$7.00
Warm black bean dip, with bacon bits and taro root chips
Ceviche Tropical$12.00
Thinly sliced Mahi-mahi fillets, marinated in a light brine of seasonal fruits
Octopus Tentacle$15.00
Grilled served over a sweet potato mash and a beet salad, with a light sprinkle of smoked Paprika and extra virgin olive oil
Savoury Croquette$7.00
Tempting, daily variety
King Prawn Sauté$15.00
Seared in a seasoned skillet with a roasted array of gourmet peppers and a robust sauce of vine-ripe tomatoes and chorizos
Habanera Sausage$10.00
A tasty grilled pork sausage, with parsley and mustard based 'mojo' sauce
Fried Frog Legs$12.00
Glazed in a sweet and sour orange sauce
Asere Sliders$10.00
Fixings galore with goat cheese and pineapple marmalade, served in the island's famed 'sobao' bread
Pintxos$8.00
Asere skewers are made of seasoned grilled chicken breast drizzled with a coconut sauce on a bed of finely sliced chayote
Empanadas$6.00
Filled with Cuban's finest 'picadillo' - minced beef and island's tasty mojito
Taquitos$9.00
Smoked pork shoulder in a crispy wrap with 'pico de gallo' and a serving of fresh avocado crème dressing

Traditional Dishes

Cuban Style, "Ropa Vieja"$16.00
Shredded beef and braised beef
"Vaca Frita" Cuban Style$15.00
Crispy, shredded beef
Bistec De Palomilla$18.00
Thin pan seared Cuban minute steak with cherry tomatoes and onion salad
Pork Leg$32.00
Mouthwatering Berkshire pork - 'au jus' sauce, served over a spread of FuFu, a traditional Cuban dish made of mashed sweet plantain and bacon. Its tenderness and goodness speaks for itself!
Asere's Traditional Cuban Sandwich$12.00
Roasted pork, Country ham, smoked Gouda, pickles and coarse grain mustard served in specialty crafted oregano bread
Chicken Milanese$15.00
Grilled chicken breast, topped with a fresh homemade Marinara sauce and gratineed goat cheese, mozzarella and basil

Sides

Side Dishes... to select from:

Congri Rice$6.00
White Rice$3.00
White Rice and Stewed Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)$6.00
White Rice and Stewed Red Beans$6.00
Tostones$5.00
Ripe Plantains with Salt$5.00
Steamed Cassava In an Islander's 'Mojo' Sauce$6.00
Boniatillos$5.00
Fufu Cubano$6.00
French Fries$5.00

Chef Specialties

Churrasco$25.00
A 10 ounce Angus beef steak, expertly grilled over a healthy serving of mashed potatoes and green beans topped with caramelized onions and demi glace
Cod Fish Fillet$22.00
Softly steamed until cooked, accompanied by a vinaigrette of fresh tomatoes, red onion, capers and watermelon, served over a mash of sweet potatoes and yams
Short Ribs (Beef) Angus Certified$26.00
Stewed in Oporto wine (known for its wild fruit bouquet), served on a pumpkin risotto and micro greens of cilantro
Lobster
A pound lobster on Bacardi Oakheart Rum with mango rice
- Market Price
Surf & Turf
Half pound lobster glazed with Bacardi Oakheart Rum, over Cuban Palomilla served with a side of green mango flavored rice
- Market Price
Asere Burger$14.00
Eight ounce steak burger with ham, bacon, grated Gouda cheese mustard and pickles, served in its unique 'sobao' bread bun and French fries
Whole & Deboned Red Snapper (1.5 - 2 Lb)$28.00
Steamed in a plantain leaf, stuffed with a plantain mash; served with a steamed plantain and garlic broth
Mussels$16.00
One pound - Prince Edward Island mussels, cooked in a local Magna craft beer base sauce, with roasted garlic flavorings, butter and cilantro
Fresh Homemade Pasta$8.00
Served with a homemade tomato sauce and local fresh garden season vegetables. Your choice: steak $9.50, shrimp $10, chicken $4.50, 1/2 lobster $18.98
Catch of the Day
Local fresh catch
- Market Price

What 258 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Rico
Vibrant Bar Scene

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YadiraM
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The restaurant is very nice, great location, the service was great. We ordered the Ceviche Stuffed Avocado, very nice. Also the typical Cuban meal Ropa Vieja, to our surprised it tasted like taco seasoning, we thought we were eating pulled pork tacos instead of ropa vieja. (It was good though). Overall good place!
AL
AndreL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The service was great. The only thing was they did not check on us once after bringing the food out. The food was good but a little cold when brought to the table. The area is nice and there are numerous bars to hangout at following dinner. Overall a good experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Vacation. Location was perfect. Right in the middle of all the action.
LF
LocalFoodie
Caribbean
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Good food. For a fun afternoon out.
SB
SivanB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food and drinks near La Placita. The ambiance is very unique and the food was delicious. We enjoyed our visit. We had two waiters and one was questionable (disappeared for long periods of time and got one order in the party wrong), but the other was wonderful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lunch on Sunday. No need to get reservation. Must be busier at night and when market is open. Open table does not reflect the actual hours they are open. Food good and portions large. No complaints. Waitress attentive. Parking in back $10. Difficult to drive in that area.
ER
EllenR
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
We had the fried snapper -- It was grossly overcooked, dry and almost inedible. The cerviche had more pineapple than fish and was sicky sweet. The wine list looks nice but we ordered 3 different bottles before they actually had the one we wanted. The servers were pleasant, but not very knowledgeable and service is slow. Table was kind of sticky -- not terribly clean. The menu on line bears no resemblance to the menu at the restaurant. Disappointing.
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Pamela
Charleston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A beautiful and quaint restaurant in the heart of the lively Santurce area. Our meals, cocktails, and the service were all fantastic. So flavorful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
The food was good but over priced and our waiter was rude and seemed very overwhelmed.
PV
PamelaV
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great ! Definitely recommend to anyone and would go again
MA
MillieA
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. Food was excellent and we will be back this week!!
MH
MollyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and incredible food! Our waiter was quick, friendly and attentive. All 8 people in our party loved our drinks, appetizers and main course.
SC
SylviaC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Process of reservation with Open Table was smooth. No issues at all. Excellent service and good. Joel, who took care of us, is awesome! Group of 5. Very attentive. Will recommend to friends and family.
D
Dallas
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing location in the heart of La Placita. We were sat upstairs in the cocktail lounge area. The food was authentic and a combination of delicious flavors. Cocktails were wonderful and great service!
TB
TimberlyB
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
anniversary! loved it
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for our anniversary dinner and had such an amazing time. This place and the surrounding area super lively and we ended our night dancing in the streets to live music after a wonderful meal. Every time we come to P.R this is a must go stop for us
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We sat outside, which was very lively with live music and crowded streets. Enjoyed the energy of people dancing in the streets and the food was excellent. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a fun experience in San Juan.
ML
MelissaL
Western NC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Love the place, but 2 of the dishes were dry ( salmon and chicken).. the flavor was there and we had a great time. Good service and everything was very clean
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Two people for service in the restaurant. Picadillo turnovers where good. Evething else was not. Long wait for drinks or even a Diet Coke. We where seated outside, beside a sewer and it stinked heavely. Great mothers day for my wife. First and last time for me going to Asere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, must get the churrasco avocado. Server was polite, the food took a while to come but he warned us when we sat down so we didn’t start wondering where it was. Atmosphere was great but we had a large party so the room we were in wasn’t a nice as the rest of the restaurant. Positive experience overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This restaurant was all around a solid place to eat. The food and service were great. It was in a very lively area, so if you want to be seated in a quiet area definitely eat inside. We enjoyed sitting outside and people watching. I would recommend this place and this area if you are visiting.
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Nycfoodie
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Food was good- especially the ceviche and fried chicken rinds and churassca. Service was terrible. Neighborhood is very bourbon st like. Glad we saw but don’t need to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere and incredible fresh food with knowledgeable and friendly service. The only negative comments are don’t charge for bottled water when we didn’t order it and same for the chips. Otherwise five stars all around and will definitely go back next time we’re in San Juan.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The Guava fried cheese balls were so good…we went back another day for more.
D
Demoya
Houston
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food1service1ambience5
We got to the restaurant for our 1 year anniversary date and the waiter acted like we were bothering him the entire time we were there. He ignored us and they barely had anything on the menu that was on OpenTable menu, which was the whole reason we decided to go there instead of the other restaurant. They were overpriced and we kept having to ask for refills on water or just to even get water. The ambiance of being outside with the music and the people was AMAZING and lively! But the food, the service, and the price was not worth it. Would not recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Seated outdoors. Noisy from street and nearby music halls in La Placita. We liked that as ambiance. Service was slow and uneven. Food was edible at best. Medium rare steak arrived blood red and chewy, sauce on fried cheese syrupy sweet. Frijoles watery and limp. An easy order, all missed the mark. Think twice about eating there, maybe outside for a drink and app only.
PP
PollyP
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience! The Ceviche is to die for! Highly recommend!
KW
KathyW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good. Coconut flan was delicious. Good atmosphere with music.
VN
VictoriaN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service and good food quality. Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greta outside vibe, solid server.
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ibis
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food is great. Good portions you can even share.. the red snapper and the ropa vieja were my favorite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Drinks and food were fantastic. I come here every year and am never disappointed!
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tio1349
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
We have dined at Asere many times. The food is consistently excellent. Service was spotty with one server covering too many tables. Prices are reasonable and La Placita de Saturce is just out the door!
M
Maria
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's hard to find places in Puerto Rico where service is quick, and this one is the exception. Excellent service and food, would 100% recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice lively ambience with live music from nearby place, very reasonable prices, great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cool ambiance dining upstairs. Service was attentive. We were seated right away. The empanadas and vegan risotto were amazing! Very reasonable price.
CC
CCdiner
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very good as was the overall dining experience. This restaurant is in a high energy area, which was a lot of fun.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent location for enjoying dinner with quality tasty food and La Placita to stay after for burning all those calories with music and drinks.
C
Cesar
Orlando
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente servicio, muy buena selecciones de bebidas y comida muy exquisita.
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Lisandra0217
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. The guava cheese balls and ropa vieja in plátano was very good. Service was top notch. Very accommodating was running late on my 8:30 reservation. They were understanding.

FAQs

Asere is rated 4.6 stars by 258 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

180 Calle Dos Hermanos San Juan, PR 00911

Additional information

Neighborhood
Condado / Santurce
Hours of operation
Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4pm - 12:00am Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:00pm
Cuisines
Cuban, Puerto Rican, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking Service($6) and there are also two public, paid parking in the area.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Fernando Parrilla
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://www.aserecubano.com/
Phone number
(787) 946-3804
Private party facilities
Please call for information!
Private party contact
Hugo Perez: (787) 487-1640

Asere

Make a reservation

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Soups

Soup of the Day

Black Bean Soup$6.00

Salads

House Salad$8.00

Chef's Tomato Salad$12.00

Habanera Avocado Salad$6.00

Appetizers

Three-Cheese Balls$7.00

Fish Chicharron Bites$10.00

Cubarricans$12.00

Tropical Tuna Tartare$14.00

Jamon Serrano$10.00

Pork Belly$12.00

Cubanito Spring Roll$8.00

Blue Crab$13.00

Cubanisimo Dip$7.00

Ceviche Tropical$12.00

Octopus Tentacle$15.00

Savoury Croquette$7.00

King Prawn Sauté$15.00

Habanera Sausage$10.00

Fried Frog Legs$12.00

Asere Sliders$10.00

Pintxos$8.00

Empanadas$6.00

Taquitos$9.00

Traditional Dishes

Cuban Style, "Ropa Vieja"$16.00

"Vaca Frita" Cuban Style$15.00

Bistec De Palomilla$18.00

Pork Leg$32.00

Asere's Traditional Cuban Sandwich$12.00

Chicken Milanese$15.00

Sides

Congri Rice$6.00

White Rice$3.00

White Rice and Stewed Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)$6.00

White Rice and Stewed Red Beans$6.00

Tostones$5.00

Ripe Plantains with Salt$5.00

Steamed Cassava In an Islander's 'Mojo' Sauce$6.00

Boniatillos$5.00

Fufu Cubano$6.00

French Fries$5.00

Chef Specialties

Churrasco$25.00

Cod Fish Fillet$22.00

Short Ribs (Beef) Angus Certified$26.00

Lobster

Surf & Turf

Asere Burger$14.00

Whole & Deboned Red Snapper (1.5 - 2 Lb)$28.00

Mussels$16.00

Fresh Homemade Pasta$8.00

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