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 and bar 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 chinchorros (roadside kiosk), local hot spots, food trucks, fine dining, or even a pizza or steak, the Island’s kitchens won’t disappoint. Home of the piña colada, the bar scene also serves a top-notch drink, whether it's an avant-garde mixologist or at the local dive bar.

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.

Piñones is a great place to grab delicious authentic Puerto Rican street food.

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!

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Top Dining Experiences in Puerto Rico

Hungry to get out and explore the Island? Start with these must-try restaurants and dining experiences.

A measured pour of dark rum from Ron del Barrilito

Bars & Lounges

Explore Puerto Rico's lively bar and lounges for your perfect sip!

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Guide to Breweries & Beer

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.

Tropical Mango Colada served in Orocovis, Puerto Rico—local twist on a classic island drink

Puerto Rico’s National Drink: The Piña Colada

If you like piña colada, you should know the famous tropical drink was invented in Puerto Rico!

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Great Cocktail Bars in San Juan

From Old San Juan to Santurce, Puerto Rico's mixologists infuse creativity, skill, and local flavors into their original creations.

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Experience the Ultimate Boricua Cocktail Challenge

With one mystery box and two secret ingredients, these three fearless Puerto Rican bartenders flexed their mixology skills to shake up a winning drink.

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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 La Placita de Santurce and the newest addition, Distrito T-Mobile.