Prime Freestanding Restaurant Opportunity

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Property Description
Formerly occupied by Tierra del Fuego, this approximately 9,772.8 SF retail/restaurant space offers a fully built-out foundation for restaurant, entertainment, or retail redevelopment. The layout supports a wide range of commercial uses, including dining rooms, bar/lounge concepts, retail merchandising areas, and operational back-of-house configurations.

The property spans two levels and includes existing interior finishes, bathroom fixtures, HVAC ductwork, electrical and plumbing systems, built-ins, bar counters, commercial façade elements, and suspended ceilings. Underground utility infrastructure for water and electrical service is already in place, supporting efficient re-tenanting or repositioning.

Its configuration allows incoming tenants to adapt the space efficiently while leveraging existing restaurant infrastructure in a high-performing retail environment.

Location Description
Located within the established retail destination of Plaza Guaynabo, this property benefits from a proven commercial ecosystem in one of the metro area's most active trade areas. The site sits in a dense retail and service corridor with consistent daily traffic generated by surrounding national tenants, entertainment venues, and residential communities.

The immediate area features a strong mix of food, retail, and service operators, including Chili's, McDonald's, Church's Chicken, Caribbean Cinemas, Burlington, SuperMax, Oriental Bank, and Aliss. This tenant lineup reinforces Plaza Guaynabo as a regional shopping and dining destination with sustained consumer draw throughout the day and evening. Over half a million square feet of retail space in the immediate vicinity.

Guaynabo has the highest median household income in Puerto Rico and ranks #1 in per capita income islandwide, reflecting strong purchasing power and a concentration of higher-income households. Combined with a population of approximately 89,000 residents, high educational attainment, and significant commuter traffic, the area is particularly attractive for premium retail brands, quick-service restaurants, fast-casual concepts, and drive-thru operators.

The property also offers convenient access to PR-20, PR-22, and PR-2, providing direct connectivity to San Juan, Bayamón, and surrounding municipalities. Its central positioning supports both local and regional customer traffic, making it well-suited for high-visibility retail or restaurant operations.

Highlights
Former Tierra del Fuego restaurant location at Plaza Guaynabo
Approx. 9,772.8 SF retail / restaurant space
Positioned within a high-traffic, established retail destination
Over half a million square feet of retail space in the immediate vicinity
Surrounded by major tenants including Chili’s, McDonald’s, Church’s Chicken, Caribbean Cinemas, Burlington, SuperMax, Oriental Bank, and Aliss
Strong daytime and evening traffic from dining, retail, and entertainment users
Suitable for restaurant, retail, entertainment, or mixed-use concepts
Flexible layout supporting dining, retail, and operational buildouts
Existing restaurant infrastructure in place
Located in a dense commercial corridor in Guaynabo
Easy access to PR-20, PR-22, and PR-2 connecting the greater San Juan metro area