what to eat
Alcapurrias, Bacalaítos, Piononos, Pastelillos de Carne, Sorullitos de Maíz, Arepas de Coco, Tostones, Empanadillas, Quesitos, Chicharrones, Rellenos de papa, Pasteles... take your pick.
Puerto Rico is a pork heavy place, in all forms.
it's a fairly small island, of course the seafood is incredible. we had the best octopus ceviche from a kiosk at the beach. we suggest giving it a try.
Tostones (savory) green plantains sliced, fried , smashed, then fried again and seasoned with salt. Maduros (sweet) very ripe plantains, sliced and fried until caramelized and sweet. Mofongo, (mashed) a signature dish featuring fried green plantains mashed in a mortar with garlic, chicharrón, and olive oil. and Pastelon, (savory) a layered dish similar to lasagna or shepherd's pie, using sweet ripe plantains as the base with fillings like meat
