Puerto Rican food is fantastic, especially on the island. There were fast food days, but dinners at home or at Bebos, Panadera Espaa, & Piones always made my gut grin.
Mofongo, arroz con gandules, & tostones are island staples. Here are some lesser-known meals you should try.
This flavorful snack is great for any occasion. I can never finish my meal because I eat too many of these fried ripe plantains with picadillo & cheese.
Simple, yet presented as sophisticated. I guess a cup shape helps. When croquetas weren't available, I ate maize fritters instead.
This fried snack was finest with cheese, although an ordinary sorullito with mayo ketchup would do.
It's a snack you wouldn't expect to be filling, but combined with a medianoche or other sandwich, it will.
Alcapurrias (stuffed fritters) are exactly as significant as mofongo and arroz con gandules to me. For some, that's blasphemous.