Local dishes
Puerto Rico offers delicious, flavorful cuisine that combines Spanish, African, Caribbean and native influences. Here are some of the typical dishes and foods of Puerto Rico that you may want to try during your visit:
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Mofongo
Arroz con Gandules:
Lechon Asado
Pasteles
Tostones
Arepas
Bacalaitos
Pernil
Alcapurrias
Bistec encebollado
Sorullitos
Ensalada de Pulpo
Empanadillas
Flan de Queso
Explore Puerto Rico's various markets, frites, bakeries, and restaurants, such as La Placita de Santurce, Mercado de Santurce, and El Jibarito in San Juan, to enjoy the richness of Puerto Rican cuisine.