Best Places to Eat in Puerto Rico

There’s nothing more beautiful and life-enriching than experiencing other cultures and traditions through traveling and visiting different countries. One of the ways to truly enjoy your vacations is by exploring and eating local food. Sometimes, knowing the origin of their local cuisine will also reveal a country’s history.

If you get lucky enough to travel to beautiful Puerto Rico, do not skip out on their local cuisine scene. It has roots from native Taíno, European, and African cuisines, which means it is filled with beautiful spices and tropical root vegetables, but not limited to it. Listed below are a few of the restaurants you need to try to have a complete Puerto Rico experience.

La Mallorquina

Widely known as the very first restaurant in Puerto Rico, La Mallorquina opened in 1848 and has been serving traditional Puerto Rican food ever since. This quaint, rustic restaurant, specializes in Spanish-influenced cuisine like gazpacho, asopao, and arroz con pollo.

Related: Puerto Rico Travel Guide

Oceano

This restaurant is located near the ocean and has a fantastic view of the coast of Condado. I suggest you dine outside to enjoy the experience fully. It is one of the many chic and fancy restaurants you’ll find in Puerto Rico and has some of the best seafood you’ll have. Don’t sleep on their Churrasco and Seafood Couscous Paella!

Cafés

As you stroll around the country, you’ll surely find cafes lined up in their old, narrow streets where you can find local favorites. One of these is Aromas Coffeehouse, which serves Mallorcas – a sweet bun, coiled and dusted with sugar powder on top. If you enjoy savory desserts, you’ll surely love Alcapurrias from Café el Punto but be careful, alcapurrias pack a punch. It is a meat-filled fritter made from taro root and green bananas, topped with spicy hot sauce!

Related: Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico

Wrap Up

There are a lot more restaurants and local food choices you can enjoy in Puerto Rico. You have to keep a lookout on these places and don’t be shy to ask a local! If you want to try Puerto Rico’s local food scene, message us now! Let us help you have a hassle-free vacation and an unforgettable gastronomic experience!

I’m Kavonda L. Rogers and I’m a Certified Travel Agent who specializes in Destination Weddings, Honeymoons and Group Travel in Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean.