Puerto Rico in Every Bite
Puerto Rican cuisine is a vibrant blend of Taíno, African, and Spanish influences, creating flavors that embody the island’s spirit and culture.
At Homlunch, these dishes are served just like a Puerto Rican abuela would make them with patience, love, and recipes passed down for generations.
20 Main Dishes You Will Love
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Mofongo – Fried green plantains mashed with garlic and pork cracklings, served with meat, chicken, or seafood.
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Lechón Asado – Marinated pork slow-roasted on a spit.
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Arroz con Gandules – Rice with pigeon peas, sofrito, and pork.
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Pastelón – Caribbean-style lasagna with layers of ripe plantain, ground beef, and cheese.
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Asopao de Pollo – Thick chicken and rice stew with vegetables and spices.
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Bacalaitos – Crispy salted cod fritters.
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Tembleque – Creamy coconut dessert topped with cinnamon.
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Pollo Guisado – Stewed chicken with potatoes, olives, and sofrito.
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Puerto Rican Sancocho – Thick stew with meat, plantain, yuca, and pumpkin. Learn more about traditional Puerto Rican soups and their history
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Empanadillas – Fried dough filled with meat, chicken, or seafood.
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Sorullitos de Maíz – Fried cornmeal sticks, sometimes filled with cheese.
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Alcapurrias – Fritters made from plantain and yautía dough stuffed with meat.
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Rellenos de Papa – Mashed potato balls stuffed with seasoned meat and fried.
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Pernil – Marinated pork leg slow-roasted until tender.
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Tostones – Twice-fried green plantains served as a side.
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Arroz Mamposteao – Stir-fried rice with beans, spices, and sometimes meat.
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Caldo Santo – Seafood soup with coconut milk.
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Chuletas Kan-Kan – Pork chops with crispy skin.
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Piononos – Ripe plantain rolls stuffed with ground beef.
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Habichuelas Guisadas – Stewed beans with sofrito, potatoes, and pumpkin.
Why Experience Them Through Homlunch
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Authentic, home-cooked recipes.
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Generations of culinary tradition.
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A cultural experience, not just a meal.
With Homlunch, every bite is a story.
If you want to explore even more flavors and traditions of Puerto Rico, discover 16 traditional dishes that reflect its heritage here.
In addition, you can explore the active Homlunch locations to find homes in Puerto Rico where hosts cook these traditional dishes with care and family recipes. This way, you can plan your culinary journey, discover which regions of the island offer unique experiences, and savor authentic flavors that can only be enjoyed around a home-cooked table.
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