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Puerto Rico Day 5: Ponce to San Juan
MirandaMiranda
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One Week in Puerto Rico - Part 2: Feast Feast Feast
AugustinaAugustina
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another place that is worth the drive for sure. we cam here during a rainy day and it was perfect as it was not packed and we got to enjoy the best sit in the place. they have private parking and that was awesome since we drove there and did not have to worry about parking, since it was not packed parking was easy to achieve. this is an outdoor restaurant and has plenty of covered sitting but no real indoor area as I could notice, but maybe I just didn't notice. the food is all on display through a glass as well as the roasting pigs so you get your plate filled while pointing at the parts and side you like to have, then after getting the food you order your drink and after all you pay and go have a sit to enjoy your meal. ROASTED PORK- you pick your favorite part of the pig and that is about it. it is a roasted pig so it is a very different way of eating, the skin is very crunchy and fun to try. PINA COLADA- the Pina colada here is pretty amazing it is definitely a must try, they make them right in front of you old school. BLOOD SAUSAGE- not my thing but yes they have it here and so if you never had it, do give it a try. RICE- they have this lentil and yellow rice, that to me was a bit blend but the flavors of all the meal are so strong that the rice should not make much a difference here. APPETIZERS- we got some fried appetizers and they were not super awesome but they were ok to try for sure. the real star her is the sitting area. the sitting area in the back of the restaurant is by the river side and it looks amazing, you have a lot of nature all around you here. the sitting area is just breathtaking and perfect. I will definitely come back here if I have a chance, not so much to eat but to have another pina colada and enjoy the nature for sure.
BuZgalBuZgal
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The lechoneras (pig roasts) of El Guavate are a great concept that have unfortunately been overly commercialized. El Rancho Original is no exception. There are several lechoneras in the area with souvenir shops scattered in between. We were there early, so there was no live music -- just reggaeton blasting from the speakers. The Good - A great way to experience the cuisine of Puerto Rico. This locale has a series of open-air bohíos (gazebos) were you can eat picnic-style. The Bad - To order, we were ushered into a Disney-esque roped lined that zig-zagged across the property. To speed things up, a server took orders while we waited in line and passed them directly to the people dispensing the food. By the time you got to the front of the line, someone was already calling out your name. (more on this coming up) The Ugly - Because the order was pre-placed while we waited in line, we did not see it being served. We ended up with a 2.5 lb order of roast pork with a lot of bones and fat. (Normally, you would order in the front and see your food as it is packed into take-out containers.) Go early. Expect to pay for parking. Insist on ordering your food directly from the serving line so that you see we hay you're getting. Enjoy!
William SomarWilliam Somar
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Part of the pork highway made famous by celebrity chefs on the Food network. There was some hype as we traveled up the mountain. This was a hope to find local cuisine that was not all fried. It is not a surprise that the top cause of death in Puerto Rico is Cardiovascular disease. The pork was tender and flavorful. A little less salty than the Cuban pork I have had in various parts of Florida, but the skin was inedible. It would have been a good chew toy for my dogs. The pigeon peas and rice served with kidney beans was a little bland but decent. The tostones were standard fare. We went through on a Wednesday afternoon and there was a steady stream of customers but their second location across the street was closed up. The pork highway is supposed to have a real party atmosphere on the weekends.
Dave DudziakDave Dudziak
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Let me start by saying the atmosphere is amazing. The music, the dancing, the clean air, the smell. However, we are here for the lechón and wow that was underwhelming. My family of 16 took the drive out here because it had the most reviews and rated 4.6 stars. This place was far from it, some people had overly salted chunks, some under salted, and everyone’s lechón was dry, but still edible. Not one person out of my party of 16 got a good piece of crispy cuerito (skin). The arroz con guandules was to die for. The smoked chicken had a great taste, skip the chicken loganjza and pasteles. The service from the ladies that you order and the ones you pay with, was great. In conclusion maybe try one of the smaller establishments on your way here. The only plus over here is the ambiance.
Joey AlmonteJoey Almonte
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km 27.5, Carr. 184, Cayey, 00736, Puerto Rico
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