The Best Local Cuisine near Puerto Rico Beach Resorts

You'll find delicious dishes all around Puerto Rico beach resorts in San Juan. Puerto Rico is known for authentic and well-seasoned cuisine. The food reflects the rich history and cultural background of Puerto Rico. True island food is just a step away from your beach resort. If you like trying something different, discover the best Puerto Rican dishes in San Juan. 

Local Dining

Local cuisine is the most authentic food you'll find near your Puerto Rico vacation home. You'll uncover great local food at El Jibarito. The locals come to El Jibarito to dine on the same delicious food they grew up with. Everything is perfectly seasoned and well-prepared by cooks who only use authentic Spanish seasonings. It's easy to go to a fancy restaurant and order from an extensive menu, but finding the best cuisine comes from the local vendors. Visit El Jibarito on Calle de Sol. You'll probably discover more terrific vendors on the way.

If you want to try Puerto Rico's version of gumbo, visit La Bombonera. They specialize in dishes like asopao. It provides a rich and hearty meal. The locals have many different varieties of asopao. Some add seafood, while others add vegetables and meat. It really doesn't matter how they make it, you'll love it.

Find a fantastic meal at Ajili Mojili. This local restaurant makes mofongo, a delicious plantain dish. Smashed with garlic cloves and stuffed with meat, mofongo is cooked to perfection. Have a large portion of arroz con pollo, rice with chicken, as your side dish.

Nuevo Latino Cuisine

The Parrot Club serves up dishes enhanced with the influence of Puerto Rican, Spanish, Taino and African flavors. You'll find at least 200 other patrons enjoying this Nuevo Latino cuisine. Menu items include cerviche, flank steak and pan-seared tuna. If you're looking for something completely different from the regular island food, visit the Parrot Club. Dine at night for an evening of live music and entertainment. You'll return to yourPuerto Rico resort stuffed.

Beachside Favorites

Take a walk along the beaches of Pinones and Loina. Local vendors scattered all along the beachfront sell the most delicious treats. You may even see a few from the comfort of yourbeach resort . Women sell cod fish fritters called bacalaitos and alcapurrias - plantains stuffed with meat. Freshly cooked in black cauldrons, these dishes are staples among the locals.

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