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A Taste of Home

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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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  1. Elsa says

    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!

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    • Melanie (Modern Mami) says

      @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!

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  3. Sylvia says

    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!

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  4. Brian says

    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

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  5. Jai says

    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. 🙂

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  6. Tyler - Building Camelot says

    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.

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    • Melanie (Modern Mami) says

      @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?

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  7. Erica says

    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.

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  8. Carmen says

    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!

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  10. Margarita says

    OMG…No hay nada mejor que esto, llegar a Puerto Rico y lo primero es difrutar la rica fritura y las dilesiosas comida, Orgullosa de mi tierra Puerto Rico.

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  11. Lou says

    We have both, the empanadilla is that one (Pizza) it’s a bit biger, the pastelillo it’s smaller and made out of diferent stuff like lobster, shrimp, octopus, chapin (tipe of fish) etc… eather way all of them are freaking Gooooooood….

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  12. norma823 says

    just came back from PR and i got nostalgic after seeing your blog.

    I am a new blogger and I hope that you will check mine out. Also would like to join yours.

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  13. Bill Hall says

    . . . and piononos, fabada, arroz con gandules, pinchos, pastel de guayaba, pastel de queso, pastel de guayaba y queso, etc. lived on the Rock for 7 years in the 80's. Making bacalao at home tonight, so found this looking up recipes. ay, que rico!

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      • norma says

        Thank you and I hope you subscribe to my post – I need all the encouragement I can get…….nena i am a twit….i am a vieja de 60 trying to show my stuff and I don't know one twit from another. I know my girlfriend has put me on it…but every time i post it, it does not show up……I just also joined foodbuzz and waiting for last minute acceptances, etc. Facebook I can handle…..

        I though this would be relaxing, but at times I find it overwhelming……………saw you do the rellenos de papa segment. I have a relleno de papa blog coming up soon…….

        Where do you live…I am in the West Village-Soho, New York City

        Norma

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