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Most of the restaurants on Vieques and Culebra are casual. Because even the most formal restaurants on the islands are on covered terraces or in open-air dining rooms, there's not a single establishment where you'll be frowned upon for wearing shorts. Pack a couple of nice shirts and you'll be set.Seafood is on the menu at almos
Most of the restaurants on Vieques and Culebra are casual. Because even the most formal restaurants on the islands are on covered terraces or in open-air dining rooms, there's not a single establishment where you'll be frowned upon for wearing shorts. Pack a couple of n
Most of the restaurants on Vieques and Culebra are casual. Because even the most formal restaurants on the islands are o
Most of the restaurants on Vieques and Culebra are casual. Because even the most formal restaurants on the islands are on covered terraces or in open-air dining rooms, there's not a single establishment where you'll be frowned upon for wearing shorts. Pack a couple of nice shirts and you'll be set.
Seafood is on the menu at almost every eatery on Vieques and Culebra. The fish is as fresh as you'll find anywhere, since that red snapper was probably splashing around in the Caribbean that very morning. Here you can order your fish any number of ways. Many chefs are experimenting with European and Asian cooking techniques, so you may find your fish smoked or in a sushi roll.
Even if a restaurant focuses on a different type of food, you can be sure that mangos, papayas, and other tropical fruits will make an appearance. Bills often include a service charge; if it isn't included, a 15% tip is customary. Most restaurants are open for dinner from about 6 until about 10.
This unassuming lunch spot is a favorite for locals. They serve classic Puerto Rican dishes from a takeout counter with generous servings at an affordable price. You can dine in or take your food to-go.
15 Calle Pedro Marquez, Culebra, 00775, Puerto Rico
787-366–4993
Known For
Pernil
Arroz guisado (with gandules, longaniza, chorizo, or jamonilla)
Culebra may be small, but that doesn't mean it's immune to mainland crazes like the recent food-truck trend. El Panino doesn't cruise the streets, though; it's typically parked in a gravel lot between the airport and El Pueblo. As the name suggests, Chef Carlos's specialty is the panino, but don't expect Italian classics; his sandwiches have a Puerto Rican twist. Wash them down with fresh juices made from local fruits, including mango and tamarind.
When you hanker for hearty platters of real local fare with real island-born locals, this is the place to be. Bustling at lunch and by night, this open-air colmado (grocery-restaurant) presses up against the main Isabel Segunda–Esperanza road. It's barely more than a shack with a counter and shaded aluminum and plastic seating out back. Service is laid-back to the max, but it's worth the wait for albondigas (meatballs), crab empanadas, chicken with rice and beans, barbecue ribs, and—for the daring—boiled pigs' ears. Locals sometimes kick up their heels out back, where there's a pool table and slot machine.
Rte. 997, Km 1, Isabel Segunda, Vieques, 00765, Puerto Rico
This casual spot is one of the most popular eateries on Culebra. Chef Jennifer Daubon uses only the freshest local produce and catch of the day to inspire a menu heavy on appetizers, light bites, and sushi. The menu changes daily—check the chalkboard—but chicken wings at happy hour and a variety of unique sushi rolls are most popular. Order at the bar, and grab a seat inside or on the back patio to witness the the sights of Culebra.
Hotel Kokomo, Calle Pedro Marquez, across from the ferry dock, , Culebra, 00775, Puerto Rico
More often than not when locals go out for breakfast or lunch, they head to this little café on Dewey's main street. At the counter, you can order any number of delicious breakfast or lunch sandwiches, some of them only a few dollars and big enough to share. The Cuban is a favorite, as are the pastries. It opens before sunrise, but get here early, as the place closes mid-afternoon. Service defines "island time," so relax with a gourmet coffee while you wait.
Calle Pedro Márquez at Calle Castelar, Dewey, Culebra, 00775, Puerto Rico
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