San Juan
Hidden in a pink house without a sign, you'll have no problem finding one of Puerto Rico's best restaurants – just follow the excited foodies in-the-know…
Must-see restaurants in Puerto Rico
San Juan
Tucked down a historic old-town street, this little gem of a restaurant is lauded for its creative menu, with great options for vegetarians and vegans…
San Juan
This hole-in-the-wall is a local favorite known for its delicious criollo dishes and antojos (fried finger foods). Plastic tables are set up in front, in…
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El Yunque & East Coast
Luquillo’s 60 beachfront food stalls line the western edge of Hwy 3, serving up delicious dishes at budget-friendly prices. Choose from sit-down…
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El Yunque & East Coast
This gas station turned top-notch Nuyorican barbecue nods to its former life – perhaps an old dashboard or a steering-wheel spit. The menu is just as…
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San Juan
This fine-dining, farm-to-fork restaurant from husband-and-wife team Francis Guzmán and Amelia Dill has quickly become a key fixture on the city’s vibrant…
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Vieques
Upscale El Quenepo has a lovely interior and an equally delectable menu. The food is catch-of-the-day fresh – a family of seven brothers supplies the…
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San Juan
This sleek, art-deco-style restaurant from Mario Pagán, one of Puerto Rico’s top chefs, puts the focus on Caribbean-Asian fusion. Scattered with edible…
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El Yunque
This open-air cafe-bar serves spectacular smoothies, juices and açaí bowls. Ingredients are fresh and tropical, made with fruits, herbs and spices from…
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San Juan
This hole-in-the-wall institution sells artisanal paletas (popsicles) made from fresh fruit, nuts and other tasty treats. Flavors range from coconut,…
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Culebra
For the best caffeine fix on Culebra, head to this cool, industrial-chic cafe a 10-minute walk north of Dewey, where there's everything from cappuccino to…
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San Juan
The best street tacos in town. Acapulco is a purist – no cheese, lettuce or hard shell, but the real deal: a pair of stacked corn tortillas, sizzling meat…
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San Juan
If you’re craving authentic ramen, this long, skinny resto is the place. It serves steaming bowls of flavorful broth and homemade noodles topped with pork…
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Vieques
This cafe lights up Isabel Segunda's foodie scene with delicious Mexican dishes served with flair. Try the carnitas (pork shoulder braised in chilies and…
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San Juan
One of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the city is tucked away at the back of an Ocean Park car park. Once you’ve found it, choose from a…
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El Yunque
After a hot and sweaty hike through El Yunque, this artisan ice-cream shop makes the perfect stop-off. All the flavorsome ice creams, sorbets, shakes and…
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San Juan
Puerto Rican chef José Santaella's namesake restaurant is one of San Juan's best. It buzzes with excitement, thanks to the tropical vibe, the craft…
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Culebra
This hip restaurant dishes up ultrafresh Mexican fare plus a smattering of super salads. Tasty tacos include carnitas, beef and shrimp, or if you're extra…
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El Yunque
This stylish contemporary cafe dishes up a range of creative meals, from excellent breakfasts – don't miss the guava pancakes – to lunchtime outsized…
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El Yunque & East Coast
This tiny food cart packs a taste-bud punch with tempting takes on Puerto Rican and pan-Latin eats. Order mofongos, quesadillas, seafood ceviche and more …
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Culebra
The menu of this great little place is bursting with healthy, organic, gluten-free and delicious fare. Opt for the organic açaí bowl, the bumper breakfast…
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Puerto Rico
The food and atmosphere are both great at this cafe, which boasts one of the island's best tiled interiors. Flamenco drifts under the high ceilings, and…
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Puerto Rico
Breezes from the ocean drift into mellow, open-walled Annie’s, a bar-restaurant with sensational empanadillas (dough stuffed with meat or fish), lobster…
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Rincón
Is your glass half empty or half full? It's hard not to look on the bright side of life at La Copa Llena (the full cup). Down by the Black Eagle Marina,…
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North Coast
A dining destination befitting the lofty standards found in Puerto Rico these days, this smart seafood restaurant is one of several promising places along…
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Puerto Rico
This fun-loving, laid-back wooden house is a breath of fresh air in the Boquerón eating scene. Its commendable pizzas and great burgers headline a menu…
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North Coast
El Ladrillo has been a culinary anchor of downtown Dorado for decades. It exudes old-world charm, with dark wood, exposed brick and thick steaks…
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El Yunque & East Coast
This popular roadside stand is Puerto Rico on a plate, part laid-back cafe, part bar, where you'll find everyone from fishers knocking back Medalla beers…
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Ponce
With its traditional yet modern and crisp interior design, gourmet-style plates of interesting twists on local and Mediterranean dishes, impeccable…
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Culebra
Though not remotely swanky – think plastic tables and chairs – the Caribbean-style slow food here is simply remarkable. Dishes feature creative takes on…
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El Yunque & East Coast
This cool beachside hangout is the place to refuel on fish tacos, veggie wraps and burgers between surf sets. Then head back for happy hour, craft beer…
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Aguadilla
Arguably the best place to dine in Aguadilla, Zazones serves up island-specific dishes such as jíbara chicken, mahi-mahi and rodaballo (turbot) in a…
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San Juan
El Nuevo Acuario may have added an air-conditioned salon but you can still dine alfresco and the food is still the star, with creative takes on Puerto…
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El Yunque & East Coast
Just a block from the beach, this cozy corner cafe serves hearty breakfasts and brunches – try the coconut French toast or the Luquillo Beach Benedicts…
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El Yunque & East Coast
With its second-story perch, the ‘little shark’ has excellent views over the water from its shaded patio seats. The menu is long, with seafood pastas, the…
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North Coast
Wonderful beachside spot offering an unlikely menu of Puerto Rican favorites alongside Uzbek dumplings and meat wraps. However, the best thing about this…
San Juan
A chocoholic's delight, this family-run company squeezes chocolate into – almost – every dish. Fancy a chocolate grilled cheese or churrasco with a…
San Juan
Down-home cooking has been the order of the day at this low-key cafe for decades. Locals, including chefs, come from far and wide to kick back at the…
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Vieques
This small market has a good selection of gourmet goodies, artisanal bread, Angus-beef steaks and cheeses. Toward the back, there's a small sit-down cafe…
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San Juan
The personal vision of James Beard Award–winning chef Peter Schintler, Marmalade was one of the first restaurants to bring real foodie recognition to Old…
