Rincón and the Porta del Sol Restaurants

If you like seafood, you're in the right place. Throughout northwestern Puerto Rico you'll find wonderful criollo (Puerto Rican creole) cuisine. Most local eateries serve deep-fried tapas, commonly called frituras (meaning "fritters"). Offering a break from fried food are dozens of foreign-owned eateries that serve everything from sushi and hamburgers to vegetarian and Thai cuisine. Farther south along the coast options are limited, so you may want to ask the chef to grill or sauté your fish. A trip to Puerto Rico is not complete without sampling Puerto Rico’s most iconic dish, mofongo relleno, made from fried, seasoned and mashed plantain or yuca stuffed with your choice of seafood or meat. Simply head to where locals from all over the island go for fresh seafood—Joyuda. When it comes to beverages, locals usually drink rum and coke or mix it with fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juice. You’ll also see people sipping on Medalla Light, Puerto Rico's most popular and affordable beer. All restaurants are no-smoking. Tips, normally 15%–20%, are usually not included in the bill, but it's always wise to double-check.

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  • 1. The English Rose

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    Open for breakfast only, this quaint bed-and-breakfast has a spectacular view of the valley spilling into the sea. If terrace seating is not available, indoor dining is equally charming, with walls colorfully adorned by the work of local artisans. House specialties like eggs Benedict are served with homemade breads and sausages. The "BBC" is quite popular—a toasted croissant topped with organic chicken, cranberry sausage, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce—but we can't stop thinking about the "Portobello Road," made with roasted portobello mushroom, smoked Gouda, thick-cut black forest ham, and cherry tomato confit on a fresh-baked croissant. Enhancing the freshness of the dishes are the herbs grown on-site. You can now sip on a mimosa or homemade Bloody Mary while overlooking the lush mountain and ocean below. During high season, you might wait up to an hour for a table, so reservations are recommended.

    Rte. 413, Km 2, Rincón, n/a Puerto Rico, 00677, Puerto Rico
    787-823–4032

    Known For

    • Eggs Benedict
    • House-baked breads and croissants
    • Beautiful views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sept. and Oct. Closed Mon.–Wed. May–Aug.
  • 2. Cafe 2 Go

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    For the best coffee in town, make your way to this tiny food cart off Route 413. Owner Aaron makes an awesome latte using local Puerto Rican coffee. Açaí bowls and made-to-order fruit smoothies are also on the menu.

    Rte. 413, Km 0.5, Rincón, n/a Puerto Rico, 00677, Puerto Rico

    Known For

    • Puerto Rican coffee
    • Açaí bowls
    • Made-to-order fruit smoothies

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed June–Oct.
  • 3. D'Rose Chocolate Factory

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    This truffle treasure hidden in a nondescript strip mall has a reputation for fantastic coffee. The aroma of chocolate entices passersby into the sweet shop with its pink candy-striped walls and chocolate-tone tables. Rotating glass towers display rich cakes and pastries, while endless rows of candy jars further tempt the palate. Chocolate-covered strawberries and gourmet truffles are all made in-house and are served by adorable grandmothers in their Little Miss Muffet–like uniforms topped with lace bonnets.

    Rte. 107, Km 2.1, Aguadilla, n/a Puerto Rico, 00603, Puerto Rico
    787-891–0552

    Known For

    • Excellent coffee
    • Large variety of chocolates
    • Baked goods
  • 4. Ricomini Bakery

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    Open daily 5 am–midnight, this popular bakery is a good spot to try one of the city's trademark delicacies: the brazo gitano (gypsy arm), a gigantic jelly roll filled with anything from guava to sweet cheese. There are also tasty pastries like flan, tres leches cake, mallorcas, and cheesecake, as well as freshly baked bread and a selection of sandwiches.

    101 Calle Méndez Vigo, Mayagüez, n/a Puerto Rico, 00680, Puerto Rico
    787-832–0565

    Known For

    • Brazo gitano jelly rolls
    • Fido's sangria
    • Sandwiches for lunch

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
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