Puerto Rico in Every Bite
Puerto Rican cuisine is a vibrant reflection of its history and cultural blend — Taíno, African, and Spanish influences come together to create unique flavors.
Here, every recipe is a celebration, and every dish tells a story.
At Homlunch, we believe the best way to experience Puerto Rico is by sitting at the table of a local host and eating like family.
Here are 15 dishes that capture the hearts of everyone who tries them.
1. Mofongo
Mashed fried green plantains with garlic and pork cracklings, served with meat, seafood, or chicken.
2. Arroz con Gandules
Rice cooked with pigeon peas, pork, and sofrito — Puerto Rico’s national dish.
3. Lechón Asado
Whole roasted pork, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
4. Pastelón
Sweet plantain “lasagna” layered with ground beef and cheese.
5. Alcapurrias
Fritters made from yuca or plantain dough, filled with meat or seafood.
6. Bacalaítos
Crispy codfish fritters.
7. Asopao de Pollo
A thick rice stew with chicken and vegetables.
8. Tembleque
A soft, aromatic coconut dessert.
9. Tostones
Twice-fried green plantain slices, perfect as a side dish.
10. Sorullitos de Maíz
Fried cornmeal sticks, sweet or savory.
11. Rellenos de Papa
Fried potato balls stuffed with ground beef.
12. Piononos
Sweet plantain rolls filled with ground beef, baked until golden.
13. Coquito
A holiday coconut drink with rum and spices.
14. Majado de Yuca
Mashed yuca with garlic and olive oil.
15. Flan de Queso
Creamy cheese flan with caramel.
Why Try Them with Homlunch?
Because there’s no better way to taste Puerto Rico than at the table of someone who cooks with passion and tradition — sharing the secrets behind every recipe.
What You Get When You Book on Homlunch
Authentic Puerto Rican food made at home
Connection with people passionate about cooking
Flavors you won’t find in tourist restaurants
A unique cultural and gastronomic experience
Puerto Rico, One Bite at a Time
🔗 Book today at homlunch.com
📍 Choose the dish you want to discover
🍽️ Enjoy it at the home of a local host
