8 Best Restaurants in Rincón and the Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico

Open for breakfast only, this quaint bed-and-breakfast has a spectacular view of the valley spilling into the sea. If terrace seating is not available, indoor dining is equally charming, with walls colorfully adorned by the work of local artisans. House specialties like eggs Benedict are served with homemade breads and sausages. The "BBC" is quite popular—a toasted croissant topped with organic chicken, cranberry sausage, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce—but we can't stop thinking about the "Portobello Road," made with roasted portobello mushroom, smoked Gouda, thick-cut black forest ham, and cherry tomato confit on a fresh-baked croissant. Enhancing the freshness of the dishes are the herbs grown on-site. You can now sip on a mimosa or homemade Bloody Mary while overlooking the lush mountain and ocean below. During high season, you might wait up to an hour for a table, so reservations are recommended.

This truffle treasure hidden in a nondescript strip mall has a reputation for fantastic coffee. The aroma of chocolate entices passersby into the sweet shop with its pink candy-striped walls and chocolate-tone tables. Rotating glass towers display rich cakes and pastries, while endless rows of candy jars further tempt the palate. Chocolate-covered strawberries and gourmet truffles are all made in-house and are served by adorable grandmothers in their Little Miss Muffet–like uniforms topped with lace bonnets.

You'll find some of the freshest seafood in town at this casual roadside restaurant. Order an assortment of grilled fish skewers, choosing from tuna, mahimahi, grouper, wahoo, rainbow runner, and more. The lobster is excellent, and the empanadas are great, too. Happy hour lasts all day—no wonder it's always packed.

The owners have maximized their residence, which boasts "the friendliest wave on the island," by converting the garage into overflow seating for this garden bistro. With fairy lights, beach chairs, and Latin music, the no-frills setting complements the simple menu of burgers, sandwiches, and signature dips. Creative creations include chipotle chicken nachos, beer-battered fish tacos, the peanut butter burger (just try it!), and cauliflower buffalo bites. Try the "Tropical Dreamsicle," the restaurant's version of a piña colada. For an interesting keepsake, buy one of the souvenir T-shirts from each of the island's top surf spots. Ola Lola's is cash only.

Open daily 5 am–midnight, this popular bakery is a good spot to try one of the city's trademark delicacies: the brazo gitano (gypsy arm), a gigantic jelly roll filled with anything from guava to sweet cheese. There are also tasty pastries like flan, tres leches cake, mallorcas, and cheesecake, as well as freshly baked bread and a selection of sandwiches.

This charming restaurant specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian dishes. The summer rolls are made with veggies from local farms, and the fish in the poké bowl features the catch of the day. The signature juices, designed to boost your immunity, are the perfect post-surfing treat.