From seafood to meat cuts and specialty dishes, you can find flavors to entice your palate everywhere.
Restaurants & Bars
Regardless of where you travel in Puerto Rico, you'll find a variety of delicious dining options.
Puerto Rico's thriving restaurant scene can be experienced from San Juan to Cabo Rojo, from Rincón to Fajardo — and all points in between. Our culinary delights range from classic comida criolla (the Island’s unique style of creole cooking) to tropical fusions created by award-winning chefs. Whether you’re looking for a casual chinchorro (roadside kiosk), local hot spots, food trucks, fine-dining, or even a pizza or steak, the Island’s kitchens won’t disappoint. As we say in Puerto Rico, a full belly makes for a happy heart!
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Be sure to try an assortment of pastelillos and other frituras when visiting Ciales.
Piñones is a great place to grab delicious authentic Puerto Rican street food.
Lola Eclectic Cuisine in Ponce.
An artistically plated meal at Cocina Abierta in San Juan
Enjoy the view of Salinas Bay while you dine at El Dorado.
A cup of Puerto Rican coffee and a mallorca covered in powdered sugar.
Enjoy a meal on the patio at Barrachina in Old San Juan
Arroz y habicuelas are the staple side dish in Puerto Rico.
Try a locally made rum with your meal.
Puerto Rico's Culinary Traditions
From mofongo to mamposteao, from pasteles to piña coladas, a delicious world of dining and drinking awaits you in Puerto Rico – but you may want to learn about some of the Island's most famous dishes before you dive in. Explore our diverse culinary traditions to see why Puerto Rico is much more than rice and beans!
Top Dining Experiences in Puerto Rico
Hungry to get out and explore the Island? Start with these must-try restaurants and dining experiences.
The constant evolution of Puerto Rican cuisine is on display at restaurants around San Juan, from street food to fine dining.
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Grab a flight of local Puerto Rican beers at Beerloteca in Aguadilla.
Whether you are a casual beer drinker or a true connoisseur, you’ll be glad to know that Puerto Rico has as many local beer brands as it has breathtaking ocean views.
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Always ask for the day's catch or special at Salitre!
Puerto Rico is home to incredible restaurants, food trucks, and kiosks that showcase the best of the Island’s cuisine. But wouldn’t it be better if it had a view?
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Beyond its wealth of natural and historical charms, Puerto Rico offers stunning dining experiences in some of the most elegant and sophisticated restaurants in the Caribbean.
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Enjoy the contrast of blues at Mist rooftop! (Photo: San Juan Water and Beach Club)
San Juan's gorgeous year-round weather creates the perfect setting for some premium rooftop dining. But these spots are more than just a photo-worthy backdrop.
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Santaella in La Placita is home to some of Puerto Rico's buzziest food and cocktails.
In just a few city blocks, you'll find high-end restaurants and bars next to chinchorros, craft cocktails and Medalla beer, people dancing salsa in the streets, and so much more.
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Arroz y habicuelas are the staple side dish in Puerto Rico.
Restaurants designated as Mesones Gastronómicos — all of which are in regions outside of the San Juan metro area — are recognized for offering high-quality food and excellent service.
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Regional Specialties in Puerto Rico
While you’ll find a variety of cuisines around the Island, many local restaurants are known to serve specialty dishes of the region. The eateries in the mountains of Puerto Rico showcase various meat cuts, and restaurants like ASAO in Ciales or Asador San Miguel in Naranjito should be your go-to places if you’re looking to savor a juicy steak.
If seafood or fritters are what you're craving, Puerto Rico's coastal areas have a fresh array of plates to try. Take a trip to the east coast and restaurant-hop down the Luquillo Kiosks line. In the north, savor a plate of deep-fried red snapper with some tostones or arroz mamposteao at Salitre in Arecibo.
Metropolitan San Juan is best known for its assortment of restaurants that elevate global cuisines while maintaining the freshness and vibrancy of Puerto Rican flavors. Asian, Latin American, and European-inspired restaurants are just some of the gastronomic offerings. For the chance to sample different chefs and restaurants in a single location, there are several notable options including Lote 23, La Placita de Santurce, and the newest addition, Distrito T-Mobile.
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Dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious at 1919 Restaurant.
Restaurants in the Metro Region
Sample a gastronomic wonderland in Puerto Rico's Metro region.
Enjoy oceanfront dining and incredible seafood at Salitre Mesón Costero.
Restaurants in the North
Traditional Puerto Rican food with an emphasis on the sea.
Restaurants in the East
Walking the line between tradition and innovation
The refined cuisine of El Negocio de Panchi in Ponce
Restaurants in the South
Puerto Rican comfort food at its best
Annie's Place in Cabo Rojo overlooks the Caribbean
Restaurants in the West
Best known for its sunsets, surfing, and dining options
Roka Dura Wine and Grill is known for its amazing views, natural juices and savory mofongos.
Restaurants in the Central Mountains
If you're headed into the mountains, come hungry.
Bieke's Bistro in Vieques is the perfect place to kick back after a day on the beach.
Restaurants in Culebra & Vieques
More than just beachside cafes.
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Find the best creole dishes and meat cuts at ASAO Smokehouse restaurant in Ciales.
Where to Eat in Ciales
Go restaurant-hopping like a local to discover all the delicious food in Ciales.
Savor some staple dishes like rice and beans and tostones at Duffy's Restaurant.
Where to Eat in Vieques
Enjoy authentic Puerto Rican cuisine after a day at the beach.
The sun sets behind a Punta Higüera Lighthouse in Rincón.
Queer Q&A with Kara Keefe, Lesbian Restaurateur
Kara chats about food, being queer in Rincón, and how the LGBTQ community has impacted one of Puerto Rico’s best hidden gems.
Go out and enjoy a romantic meal.
LGBTQ-Friendly Restaurants in San Juan
When you taste the cuisine of another culture, you begin to unlock the secrets of that culture, to feel the love of its people.
Delight and savor the best cuts of meat in Fajardo.
Where to Eat in Fajardo
Savor fresh fish and seafood when you visit this coastal town.
Salitre is the most popular restaurant in Arecibo.
Where to Eat in Arecibo
Fresh seafood platters and a special fish you’ll only find in Puerto Rico.
House specialty arroz mamposteao at Mampostéalo Steakhouse & K’ffee
Where to Eat in Bayamón
It’s nickname is El Pueblo del Chicharrón — Pork Rind City.
Brisas Del Mar serves delicious Caribbean and Puerto Rican food.
Where to Eat in Guánica
A beach town that caters to foodies and casual diners.
The menu of 1919 focuses on farm-to-table dishes prepared with the freshest organic and local ingredients.
Top 8 Chefs on the Island
Get to know the people that showcase Puerto Rico’s culture through its gastronomy.