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El Zipperle

352 Ave FD Roosevelt, San Juan, Puerto Rico
787-751-4335
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Ranked #257 of 411 restaurants in San Juan
3.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Price range: 26 AUD - 102 AUD
Cuisines: German, European, International, Puerto Rican, Spanish
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Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

when the restaurant will learn to treat well the clients. This is a service industry and the need made the clients feel special and welcome. Too dark atmosphere and smelly napkins. The paella was not good, the seafood were not fresh. Even that my husband said that he does not want more paella the waitress insists to server more and... More

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Irmo, South Carolina
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

I have been here several times, and have only had the paella. I like the atmosphere, but the service has been a little slow the last couple of times. The paella is good, so I will continue to return if only for that.

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See 5 more reviews by Iwest1 for San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

The meal started off well with a very good $50.00 bottle of wine (which you can find at Costco for $15). For appetizers we had ham "croquettes" and "cheese balls" which were good, but nothing special. My father asked for a medium term "Filet Mignon". When his plate arrived, the meat looked HORRIBLE! It was extremely overcooked, dry and burnt.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 via mobile

Great Restaurant but the service is too slow. Should have more attention to the guests. Needs to call them to come to the table.

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san juan, puerto rico
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012 via mobile

Lovely atmosphere ..rich wood. German tile motifs ....beer steins and paella! Always fun;great wait staff and great deserts! A cab $$ride for your average tourist but worth the cost.

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Pensacola, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Liked service, Spanish food is ok. Could be better, at least locality is historic and not expensive.

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Carolina, Puerto Rico
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

This is a classy restaurant with a Bavarian look in the outside, very elegant from the inside, with an extensive menu where you can choose between German, Spanish and local dishes. Impeccable service, a little bit pricey but totally worth it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012 via mobile

The waiter basically refused to serve us because he was too busy and a waiter from another section had to go and take our order. At least the paella was extremely good!!!

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Chunky town
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Back when I was a kid I always looked forward to the food here. It was good for the price you paid. Now the place has fallen down hill way down hill. The service is snobby and the food just lacks professionalism. We got a paella that was dry and expensive plus a spanish tortilla that literally made me laugh... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

Love this little place with a good atmosphere, very good service, and great menu. We all had paella and it was fantastic. AND, at the end of the dinner they had a flaminco (sp?) group with two beautiful young ladies dancing with a few fellas playing instruments/singing. VERY cool. Strongly suggest.

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