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Some restaurants carry the tourist board's meson gastronómico designation. Such establishments specialize in typical island food. The eastern region has both formal restaurants, where reservations are necessary, and casual beachside eateries, where you can walk in unannounced in beach attire and have a fine meal of fresh fish. Bills generally don't include service charges, so a 15% tip is customary and expected. Most restaurants are open for dinner from late afternoon until about 10 pm.
This ice cream shop has more than 30 flavors available and is home of the fried ice cream. The chairs are swings and the walls are coated with newspaper clippings and pictures of famous guests over the years, chronicling its long history in the community. Chances are high you'll find the owner on site, serving guests herself.
A rare vegan find on the island, this outdoor eatery features healthy smoothies, fresh juices, acai bowls, vegan burgers, and more. The setting is an outdoor garden with board games and hammocks.
Forget McDonald's and Taco Bell; in Puerto Rico, a beachside kiosk like this one is the place to go for fast food. El Kiosko Boricua ticks all the boxes for fried Puerto Rican goodies, with alcapurrias, arepas, and bacalaítos among the items on offer. Wash it all down with fresh coconut water or the local beer, Medalla.
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