Food in Rincon, Puerto Rico

There are many local places to get some great Puerto Rican Food. Whenever you see a sign that says, "comida criolla," you know you're in for a treat. Just the other night I tried something new called a pastilles, which is a meat filled plantain turn over. In the states, all the junk food lovers can picture a "hot pocket." But this was a million times better. Not fried or stuffed in the microwave, they are steamed and wrapped in banana leaves.

There are many food stands on street corners that are great for picking up caribbean staples like yuca: a huge root vegetable, avocado: "Aguacate," they come in many different shapes and sizes here, pineapple: "pina," always smelling delicious and ready to eat, and lots of plantains and bananas galore.

Just recently I had the opportunity to try calabaza, or pumpkin. They are a little different that what you typically picture, with green skin and sold in quarters, but have a delicious taste.

Calabaza

While on vacation, venture out into the world of caribbean dining. Make sure you try something new at every meal to expand your tastes. If you aren't sure how to cook, prepare, or eat some of the foreign foods you'll find here, you can always ask a local nearby that loves to share their recipes.

And if that sounds daunting, there is a local chef here in Rincon, Puerto Rico that is famous for his delicious Puerto Rican cooking. Chef Pedro, the "organic surfer chef" will provide you with amazing meals all while you sip a pina colada. That is what vacation is for right? To book a night with Pedro, just call Rincon Vacations, the local travel agent company, at (787) 823- 2889 or visit RinconVacations.com for more information.