A Taste of Home

by Melanie (ModernMami) on May 22, 2009 · Comments

in Puerto Rico

If you haven’t heard, in a few days, we’re going on vacation to Puerto Rico.

Of course, we’ve planned several must-do activities and sightseeing. But, is it wrong that I’m planning visits to specific areas of the island just so I can grab up certain foods?

Foods that I’m Looking Forward to Eating in Puerto Rico

Bacalaitos

Alcapurrias

Relleno de Papa

Pastelillos

Quenepas

Chicharron y Pan Sobao

Coco Frio

Asopao

Naaaa….I didn’t think so either.

Now, go look up each food to see what it is if you don’t already know.

***No photos in this post are my own. Click on each image for original source of photo.***

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  • Elsa
    yum, se me hizo la boca agua! what you refer to as pastelillos, we used to call them empanadillas when I lived there (a good 20 yrs now, lol)... man I remember in high school that was my lunch! a pizza empanadilla (or 2) and a tall cold bottle of Malta India ... enjoy your trip girl, can't wait for the pics!
  • @Elsa, I've heard them called empanadillas too. Apparently they're called different names depending on which side of the island you're on. My parents are from Aguadilla so I always heard pastelillo at home. Rico either way!
  • Take me with you!! Gaah. That looks so good. Except the chicarrones. Not a fan. Take pics of the food! Don't forget!!
  • @Susan Payton, haha I will definitely be looking like an idiot taking pics of the food, etc. ;) Thanks for the journal too! It's going to be perfect.
  • Sylvia
    I want some of EVE.RY.THING!!!! Elsa I'm feeling you on the Malta India to wash it all down...

    Hope you guys have a great time!
  • @Sylvia, Malta, Jupiña, Coco Rico...they'll all work. ;)
  • mmmmmm, I'm sure you will have no problem finding all of those when you get here.

    The only ones I have not tried are the Quenepas. My wife has told me horror stories about people choking on them .....

    enjoy your trip
  • @Brian, Yes, my mom used to give me about a million warnings about quenepas when I was little. But, I love them. You should try them. ;)
  • Jai
    I love Quenepas!!! I think I'm jealous of your trip just for the Quenepas! Have a good time! I've been to Aguadilla it's beautiful little town. That's close to Mayaguez right? I love the Quenepas cold too. :)
  • @Jai, Yup Mayaguez is pretty close to Aguadilla. Do you mean cold quenepas like after being in the fridge a bit?
  • Jai
    @Melanie (Modern Mami), yes straight out of the fridge to give the quenepas a good chill. Perfect on a hot afternoon! That and tamarindos!
  • @Jai, Unfortunately Jai, quenepas were not in season. :(
  • Looks good! I'd love to be able to try some authentic food from another country. I get so tired of eating the same old food here. Have a great trip - look forward to hearing from you when you get back.
  • @Tyler - Building Camelot, I don't know where you live, but you might be able to find some food in the area. I know here in Florida, we can find pretty much all of the above. But, yea, it's a little more special when you're eating it in the actual place, huh?
  • I don't know, man.. the relleno de papa looks AMAZING, and if the pastelillo is the same thing as a pastel like they have in Brazil, I'm completely jealous, mouth watering, dying for one right now. One with delicious meaty, cheesy gooey filling, and another chocolate and strawberry banana filled, with cinnamon sugar coating. Oh, deliciousness of the world. How I miss Brazil.
  • @Erica, I'm not familiar with those in Brazil. Our pastelillos (or empanadillas) come filled with various meats, or pizza filling, or cheese.
  • I'm originally from Ponce, Puerto Rico and am extremely jealous of you now!! I haven't been back in almost 5 years and miss it dearly!!
    Have fun and eat well!
  • @Carmen, It had been 10 years since I had visited! Had a good time.
  • ZEHEIDI
    A MI ME ENCANTA LA COMIDA DE MI ISLA LO MAS Q ME GUSTA ES LAS FRITURAS TANRICAS QUE SABEN Y LOS DARLES QUE MAS ME GUSTA ES LA SALSA
  • @ZEHEIDI, Las frituras son tan buenas verdad? Me encantan tambien!
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