The Best Meals in Puerto Rico

An integral part of visiting any city in the world is eating out. And when you are in a tourist's paradise like that of San Juan in Puerto Rico, the choice can be just bewildering. You may not have all the time in the world on your hands to sample the best of the restaurants here and that is why you need to have a list that will at least help you touch the basics of good food in this city. Here are some of the best that you can look forward to. They all come with some great ambience, expert hospitality and food that will want you to come back for more.

If Puerto Rican cuisine has a name for itself today, it is thanks to Chef Wilo Benet who made it what it is today. His restaurant Pikayo is of course one of the most sought after in the nation. He specializes in creating flavours that stand out and has a penchant for promoting the forcomida criolla or rather the local cuisine. He has raised its standards to international levels in terms of presentation, and creation. You can look forward unusual creations like sliders and even lollipops made from pork belly, beef carpaccio is served here with truffle oil and parmesan and you will find flavour combinations to fall in love with.

Now if you would like a more rustic experience of San Juan, then head to the popular haunt of the Puerto Ricans. Everybody irrespective of their strata in society just love to hang out in La Casita Blanca. The food here is traditional Puerto Rican and it has absolutely no frills. The best time to visit is on a Sunday when huge boiling pots of food are set out for all the enjoy.

If you want to experience some fine European dining, the Augusto's would be a good place to head. The service is indisputably the best in the area and the atmosphere is elegant without being overly formal. It is one of the few places that has mastered the art of creating foie gras and it also has the best wine list around. You can visit this restaurant in the Courtyard Marriott in Mirama. It is a quiet place.

The ceviches at Aguaviva's are so creative that it is the single best reason that you will visit the place. In Puerto Rican cuisine there are several versions of ceviches and they put their best seafood on display in this dish. Of course all of the food is absolutely sinful here. And finally Budatai has to be part of your eating out list here in Puerto Rico. The Chef Roberto Treviño has a unique mix of Asian-Caribbean food on offer and you will be surprised at the creativity.