Welcome to"Orabori Bistro, The most popular place in old San Juan, known for the most delicious and savory empanadas in town. Orabori's specialty simply are the pastry empanadas acçompanied by endless rich flavors of meat to choose from. Located just in the heart of beautiful charming Old San Juan, this well-kept hidden gem has given very good reason for visitors to savor delicasies so deliciously made from the oven.
So, ask yourself one thing, what true secret lies behind the doors of Orabori Bistro that has customer returning for more? Is it perhaps the home made sauce that gives that extra flavory taste, or that extra boost of wishing for more. Customers will line-up every day to rejoice such a delicious treat. As you enter, the scent somehow will find its way, and once it does, you will be the happiest customer to have ever step foot at Orabori Bistro.
His homemade sauce is a special recipe that adds to an avalanche of different flavors making your experience a memorable one. Mr. De Leon, owner of "Orabori Bistro" has devoted the time to perfect his craft with a simple magic touch. he bring out what he considers his true work of Art, much like a magician who brings out an illusion so real and authentic. But for Walter himself, the authenticity of his art comes alive and with a dazzling array of flavored pastries so well combined. Trust me, each pastry is as good as anything you have ever tried.
He has thrived to do what his heart tells him to do. He brings out the passion and devotion to his work. Every day his smile and charisma comes right across like a lightning bolt drawing more customers to his business. Orabori Bistro offers a diverse menu and a blending of rich flavors starting with the Roasted Turkey natural Swiss Cheese, Broccoli Empanada, Spinach Empanada, Roasted Pork, El Cubanito.
Those customers seeking perhaps alternative frapees. His menu offers many Nutritional home-made smoothies and Piña coladas to choose from. and not to forget, the local beer only brewed here in Puerto Rico. That includes both magna and medalla beer.
Before the sun begans to rise in old San Juan, walter starts the day replenishing Pastries directly and freshly made from the oven. The aromatic smell and well-manicured delicases, can be seen from the crystal clear glass just as a stack of Pinballs in a Bowling alley. Yes, an eye-catching concept so ingenious he learned from his days working at the El San Juan Hotel.
This Native Puerto-Rican, born in New York City, the well-spoken man, jovial in character who sits every day behind the magic counter, known to many as “Walter” Yes, the man who brings out tenacity and a charismatic personality so contagious, is good reason to maintain happy customers returning to his business.
He is simply known as Walter, is a glimpse to a past on a remarkable story of resilience and self-determination. The man to set out to accomplish what he always dreamt of doing. He mustered the skills which allowed him to successfully launch his first business in old town. In 2017, Mr. De Leon opened his first establishment, naming it “El Mavi”, the business immediately flourished, attracting daily customers, but sadly the devastation of Hurricane Maria forced him to take immediate action. Soon el mavi had to be sold.
He followed his second other passion, working as a tour operator, a passion he's always held since his early career started in the tourism business in 1999. Even until this day, he cherishes and continues to enriched the lives of those incoming visitors with mesmerizing stories of the Island's rich culture and it's people.
So, in 2024, with diligent planning, and a beacon of hope, Walter De Leon galloped and with the support of both friends and family, Orabori Bistro was finally born. "Walter" dreams had finally come alive.
Yes, these baked Empanadas recipe stuffed with the most flavorful filling of seasoned beef, Pork, Spinach, wrapped in a gold round pastry turning every bite into a delightful experience it’s what is causing stir amongst regular visitors. So, by chance, if you happen to stumble on 256 San Francisco Street in the Old San Juan City and want a quick bite, just enter and ask for Mr. Walter de Leon.
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