El Rinconcito Latino
Seafood restaurant · Loíza ·
Fried local delicacies, crab alcapurrias, rum sours, ocean view
Fried local delicacies, crab alcapurrias, rum sours, ocean view
"A casual beachside spot in Piñones known for an array of fried local delicacies, it was showcased on The Tonight Show when José Andrés and Jimmy Fallon lunched there. The crab-stuffed alcapurria is singled out as a must-try—best enjoyed by closing your eyes before the first bite—and the pair enjoyed tall rum sours alongside their food. The place projects an authentic, laid-back seaside vibe where tourists are encouraged to 'become local,' and it supports the independent businesses that make the neighborhood feel vibrant." - Greg Morabito
"A beloved family-run roadside kiosk in Piñones that epitomizes chinchorro culture, with loud salsa music, a sunlit ocean view, and the typical glass vitrine displaying very-recently fried foods cooked in manteca (lard). Signature items are the oversized bacalaíto — a golden-brown, grease-soaked cod-and-flour pancake best enjoyed by tearing off the ultra-crispy edges — and the alcapurria, a dark-brown oblong fritter of green plantain and taro (or the rarer yucca) stuffed with ground beef or crabmeat and often finished with hot sauce. Guests wash everything down with ice-cold Medalla beers; the overall experience is communal and ritualistic, a comforting local tradition that drew people back to Piñones soon after Hurricane Maria." - ByLaia Garcia
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