Kiosko El Boricua

"Minutes from the San Juan airport, Piñones is a rustic neighborhood deeply rooted in African tradition. It’s famous for its beachside shacks hawking endless frituras, or fried foods, including the favorite, Kiosko el Boricua. Locals line up for the handmade alcapurrias, a green banana and yautia fritter filled with meat or crab, pastelillos filled with the same, and fried rice with jueyes, or crab. Wash them down with a cold Medalla, the local light pale lager that cuts the fat of the frituras and cools you down in the sun." - Paulina Salach Antonetti, Alicia Kennedy

"On the outskirts of San Juan is Piñones, a colorful neighborhood filled with miles of sand, clear waters, and chinchorros: small, rustic bars that serve fritters for lunch or a quick bite. Kiosko El Boricua, located at the side of the road, is one of them—it’s a local hang and usually has a bunch of people waiting to get their order. Bring cash to speed things up, and try the alcapurria de carne, pastelillo de langosta, or a pincho de pollo with a cold Medalla beer." - adriana silva, tiffany yannetta

"On the outskirts of San Juan is Piñones, a colorful neighborhood filled with miles of sand, clear waters, and chinchorros: small, rustic bars that serve fritters for lunch or a quick bite. Kiosko El Boricua, located at the side of the road, is one of them—it’s a local hang and usually has a bunch of people waiting to get their order. Bring cash to speed things up, and try the alcapurria de carne, pastelillo de langosta, or a pincho de pollo with a cold Medalla beer." - Adriana Silva