The piña colada is certainly big business here at Barrachina now, where they sell as many as 2,300 of the 10-ounce drinks in a single day for $7.85 each ($5 for the virgin version).

While meal prices in San Juan can vary, the average cost of food in San Juan is $36 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in San Juan should cost around $14 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

Barrachina Restaurant Old San Juan was born following a long family tradition in the culinary arts. Barrachina Restaurant Old San Juan was recognized as the king of “Paella”, also a traditional Spanish bartender Don Ramon Portas Mingot in 1963 created what became the world's famous drink: the Piña Colada.

Food and drinks: Puerto Rico is a food lover's paradise, and you don't have to break the bank to enjoy delicious meals. At budget restaurants, you can expect to spend around $10 to $15 per meal. However, if you opt for street food or convenience store meals, you can save even more.