For centuries, cuisine has served as a quintessential expression of culture and
identity, through the mixture of ingredients and techniques that blends history,
cultural tradition and heritage.

Puerto Rican’s culinary fusion features traditional African, Indian, and Spanish
cuisines, incorporating such indigenous seasonings and ingredients as coriander,
papaya, cacao, plantains, and taro, as well as the abundant seafood from local
waters. Locals call their food "cocina criolla". The mixture of ingredients and
cooking principles traditional to the island's diverse culture has evolved into the
sophisticated blend that is contemporary Puerto Rican cuisine.

Dining in Puerto Rico can be a full-time adventure. From boutique restaurants
serving the latest fusion to traditional Puerto Rican Mesones, from snack shacks on
the beach to classic steak houses, Puerto Rico offers as many choices of dining
atmosphere and culinary diversity as any major metropolis.