PUERTO RICAN STREET FOOD 🇵🇷 LOCALS ONLY

We're in Puerto Rico for this episode! Alongside my local Puerto Rican friend Luis, we take you on a mouthwatering adventure through the heart of Puerto Rico’s mountains along La Ruta del Lechón, a road famous for its incredible roasted pork (Lechon). As you drive through lush green landscapes and winding roads, we come to La Ruta del Lechon, and all of the vibrant roadside stalls where whole pigs are slow-roasted over open fires.

We decided to eat at El Rancho Original, an amazing place for the Puerto Rican food feast!

The crispy, juicy pork melts in your mouth, perfectly paired with freshly muddled mojitos bursting with tropical flavors. Each bite and sip immerses us deeper into the rich culinary traditions that make this Puerto Rican food so special.

But our journey doesn’t stop at lechón! We also visit a quaint mountain bakery tucked away in a quiet village. The warm aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries greets us as we step inside. From flaky pastelillos to sweet coconut and guava-filled treats, this stop gives us a taste of the island’s sweeter side.

Join us as we savor these local delights and uncover the authentic flavors of Puerto Rico's countryside that most tourists don't visit!

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00:00 Puerto Rican Food Teaser
0:18 Puerto Rican Food Intro
1:51 La Ruta del Lechon
2:50 El Rancho Original
3:20 Chinchorreo
4:00 Puerto Rican Food Feast
8:23 Salsa Dancing in Puerto Rico
9:05 Puerto Rican Street Food Fruit
10:00 Countryside Mojito Bar
13:11 Puerto Rican Bakery
17:37 Bloopers

[Backpackingluis]

amigo! Awesome to receive you in Borinquen! 🇵🇷

Had fun with you! Come back again!

[mojojim]

This reminds me so much of the years I lived in Puerto Rico when my company sent me to work there. The food, the weather, the people are wonderful.
I had the best New York style cheesecake I ever had in my life in PR. Once the big bosses visiting from the States tasted it, they begged my to get them more.

[josecolon]

Your friend was right he definitely knows the history. I’m 100%PR from Cayey

[DayleTravels]

Great Video!! This makes you want to visit Puerto Rico just for it delicious food!! LECHON👌👌

[charleneharris]

I love Puerto Rican food, I'm black I cook it myself I make my own sofrito but I can't wait to come to Puerto Rico and go outside of Old San Juan I just need to know the name of it I heard it's about an hour or so from Old San Juan❤❤❤❤

[junelagomez]

Same food here in Philippines🇵🇭🥰🥰🥰 Lechon, , Adobo, Tamales👏👏👏 bravo😋 delicioso

[alexwallace]

Wonderful! Puerto Rico is so close to me, as I live in Connecticut, which is a small state near New York. There are a lot of Puerto Ricans, here in the capital city Hartford, one whole section has lots of restaurants, shops, and other places. I've tried some the food. I also have a neighbor who is PR, and brings me some food once in awhile. I do hear that Island wonderful beaches and the jungle and forest.

[reselleromega]

Makes me very happy to see other people enjoying our beautiful island!

[CaRlOsUnDeAd]

BORIKEN then later BORINQUEN now Puerto Rico / Rich Port (our Colonized named.

BORICUAS🇵🇷

Awesome to see you in my Home❤

[javiertorres]

You guys are the best. I'm from Coamo. I missed my Puerto Rico

[brandonmoore]

I love Luis' energy! He's hilarious and such a great guide. And the food looks incredible. The lechon, the plaintains, arroz con gandules, and all the baked goods look unreal. I've never been big on the iron-rich flavor of blood or organs like liver, but I'd be willing to give the morcilla a try, too!

[ashvafia]

The funniest part is knowing that Luis is vegetarian and still hyped over the lechón 😂
A+ for selling our food!!
And yes, pan sobao and quesitos are the real local favorites 🤤

[Unknown-Hero]

I'm from Puerto Rico and I have never liked morcilla (blood sausage) 😆
Quenepas are so good! But so scary to eat.
Piña colada is my fav drink in the world!
I feel like Puerto Rican food is underrated, not being biased, but Mexican & Puerto Rican food is my absolute fav in the world. Then Italian as #3 fav. 😋

Also, Luis is an amazing person, guide & Youtuber 🇵🇷

[timothyleebrown]

I would love to live in Puerto Rico, the people are so beautiful!! The food looks amazing!!! My roommate in the Army was the Commander's driver (puerto rican)many years ago he was so awesome, I wish I could find him .

[ShaneJBurke]

Awesome video !!! Hope to see more from you! Love this guys great video 🇵🇷 ❤️ Luis is awesome… I’ve seen him appear in other YouTube videos too… such passion for the island I love. God bless… amazing food, weather, people, history, oceans and rainforest!!

[ronaldmiller]

OOHH!! LOVE PUERTO RICAN FOOD AND LOCALS, , AND SPORTS CAR... A GREAT BLLLA TOUR GUIDE, , CUTE..

[justice]

Puerto Rican food is the bomb! I love it! Wish I was there eating that food with them! 👍 I’ll have a Passion fruit too.

[solegonz]

You made me hungry! Enjoy Puerto Rico!!

[ruthiezimmerman]

I would like Luis to be my guide. I like his energy. Even though I'm puertorican i don't need a guide, much love ❤

[dragonpr]

2 places you need to visit for a Better Quesito Naguabo Panaderia FamilyBakery y Luquillo Simple Food con su quesito envuelto con applewood bacon ! And ask for de crossant de almendras .📡🇵🇷🌎🙏🏻🤙🏻😎💯🙌🏻