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

  1. Mofongo – Fried green plantains mashed with garlic and pork cracklings, served with meat, chicken, or seafood.

  2. Lechón Asado – Marinated pork slow-roasted on a spit.

  3. Arroz con Gandules – Rice with pigeon peas, sofrito, and pork.

  4. Pastelón – Caribbean-style lasagna with layers of ripe plantain, ground beef, and cheese.

  5. Asopao de Pollo – Thick chicken and rice stew with vegetables and spices.

  6. Bacalaitos – Crispy salted cod fritters.

  7. Tembleque – Creamy coconut dessert topped with cinnamon.

  8. Pollo Guisado – Stewed chicken with potatoes, olives, and sofrito.

  9. Puerto Rican Sancocho – Thick stew with meat, plantain, yuca, and pumpkin.

  10. Empanadillas – Fried dough filled with meat, chicken, or seafood.

  11. Sorullitos de Maíz – Fried cornmeal sticks, sometimes filled with cheese.

  12. Alcapurrias – Fritters made from plantain and yautía dough stuffed with meat.

  13. Rellenos de Papa – Mashed potato balls stuffed with seasoned meat and fried.

  14. Pernil – Marinated pork leg slow-roasted until tender.

  15. Tostones – Twice-fried green plantains served as a side.

  16. Arroz Mamposteao – Stir-fried rice with beans, spices, and sometimes meat.

  17. Caldo Santo – Seafood soup with coconut milk.

  18. Chuletas Kan-Kan – Pork chops with crispy skin.

  19. Piononos – Ripe plantain rolls stuffed with ground beef.

  20. Habichuelas Guisadas – Stewed beans with sofrito, potatoes, and pumpkin.

 

Why Experience Them Through Homlunch

  • Authentic, home-cooked recipes.

  • Generations of culinary tradition.

  • A cultural experience, not just a meal.

With Homlunch, every bite is a story.

 

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