My Travel Listicle Recommendations
Food to Try
- Mofongo – mashed green banana stuffed with a protein
- Pernil – roasted pork
- Empanadillas – meat turnover
- Tostones – fried and smashed unripe plantains, often served with mayo-ketchup for dipping
- Alcapurias – green banana fritter stuffed with meat
Drinks to Try
- Medalla, La India and Magna – beer made in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
- Don Q – rum made in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The Coco flavor is a must-try.
- Gasolina – like an alcoholic Capri Sun. Parcha (passion fruit) is the best flavor! It can be purchased at any corner store or grocery store to bring to the beach.
- Piña colada – the national drink. It can be found at any restaurant.
- Fun Fact: The Piña Colada was invented in San Juan in 1954!
Food Tips
- Stop at any panadería for a sandwich on freshly baked traditional bread called pan sobao, or delicious pastries like pastelillos de guayaba (flaky guava pastries covered in powdered sugar)!
- On a hot day, try piragua, a Puerto Rican snow cone usually sold in little carts on the street or at the beach.
Ready to eat? My Puerto Rico Restaurants & Bars guide has my top picks by neighborhood, and my Puerto Rico Travel Tips cover everything else you need to know before you go.
