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

Open for breakfast and early lunch, 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, and their signature BBQ ribs are a must-have for lunch time. 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.

On weekends, patrons come from as far as San Juan to dine at this cozy restaurant. Operated by husband-and-wife team Juan and Nerylu, it's found a niche in Rincón offering dishes made using locally sourced ingredients—you may even see a fisherman pull up with a giant yellowfin tuna. The regularly changing menu by chef Abel Mendoza might feature dishes such as pan-fried octopus with squid ink corn fritters, and the fresh catch of the day with a purple yam mash. You can't go wrong with any of the daily specials. The dining room can get loud, so ask to be seated outside on the terrace.