Dining in Puerto Rico reflects the island's mixture of Caribbean ... Other items to try include tostones (fried plantains), arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas). For something sweet, try ...

“I’m not a hugger, but I’ll make you a sandwich.” The menu features a range of Puerto Rican favorites including tostones, carne guisada, black beans and — the star of the show — empanada ...