Mouthwatering Puerto Rican Food Dishes You Must Try

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Puerto Rican cuisine does not get the hype it deserves. The island is known for its piña coladas (invented here), friendly people, generous sunshine and beaches. But it’s time for food to become part of that list.
Rich, juicy and with just the right amount of spice, Puerto Rican food was born from the mix of Taino, African and Spanish culinary traditions. It is one of the best cuisines in the Caribbean. Which is saying a lot.
These are the best, must-try Puerto Rican foods.
15. Tripleta

Sandwich lovers, rejoice. Your search for the perfect sub has finally ended.
This gigantic Puerto Rican sandwich stuffs beef, ham and chicken together with cheese, tomatoes, onions and mayo. If you want to take it to the next level, get it with fried potato sticks and grilled bread.
You’ve probably guessed that this is a late-night favorite, particularly for people stumbling out of bars in need of some greasy goodness that will immediately bring them back to life.
Where to Try Tripleta

Serving up sandwiches since 1999, Tripletas Mi Sueño has established itself as the place to get authentic tripletas in San Juan.
Other sandwiches are on the menu, but who are we kidding? Ninety-nine percent of people rightfully come here for a perfectly juicy tripleta.
14. Tostones

Tostones are usually a side dish, but they still are one of the most beloved foods in all of Puerto Rico.
The island has the perfect terrain for plantain trees, so you’ll see many dishes incorporate plantains in various forms. For tostones, plantains are smashed flat and then fried twice in olive oil or the like. Salt and salsa are added for more flavor.
Forget mashed potatoes! Both tasty and easy to make, crispy tostones are the perfect starchy addition to the juicy meats that often appear in Puerto Rican dinner plates.
Where to Try Tostones

Any traditional Puerto Rican restaurant that doesn’t have tostones as a side dish is a scam.
At Salitre Mesón Costero, they have fresh seafood and an interesting twist on tostones, which are shaped into cups and stuffed.
As a bonus, you’ll get a gorgeous view of the ocean and a whisper of breeze while you enjoy your food.