When Anthony Bourdain visited Puerto Rico on his show No Reservations Season 2 Episode 6 (originally aired May 1st, 2006), he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased on No Reservations Puerto Rico, all in a convenient list:
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DRINKS – Piña Colada
WHAT IS IT?
Cocktail of coconut cream, pineapple juice and rum.
WHERE IS IT?
Barrachina
104 Calle de la Fortaleza
San Juan, Puerto Rico
NO RESERVATIONS PUERTO RICO NOTES
As Anthony Bourdain puts it, Barrachina Café is “The alleged birthplace of the piña colada.”
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DISH – Lechón and Sofrito – Anthony Bourdain Puerto Rico
WHAT IS IT?
Lechón – whole pig that has been marinated, basted and roasted on a spit before being hacked into pieces; Sofrito – sauce made of aromatic ingredients that have been sautéed in oil.
WHERE IS IT?
Lechonera Los Pinos
Km. 27.7, PR-184
Cayey, Puerto Rico
NO RESERVATIONS PUERTO RICO NOTES
Lechonera Los Pinos is a popular lechonera in the mountain village of Cayey in Puerto Rico.
DISH – Mofongo con Camarones – Anthony Bourdain Puerto Rico
WHAT IS IT?
Fresh plantains fried in pork fat mixed in with a generous helping of pork fat then hand-pulverized in a wooden mortar, then stuffed with shrimp and topped with sofrito.
WHERE IS IT?
Sonia Rican
Playa Jobos, Bajura
Isabela, Puerto Rico
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
NO RESERVATIONS PUERTO RICO NOTES
Sonia Rican specialized in the Puerto Rican dish, mofongo, but it is no longer in business.
DISH – Chuletas Kan Kan – Anthony Bourdain Puerto Rico
WHAT IS IT?
Puerto Rican rainbow-shaped fried pork chops.
WHERE IS IT?
Raíces
315 Calle Recinto Sur
San Juan, Puerto Rico
NO RESERVATIONS PUERTO RICO NOTES
Raíces specializes in in old-fashioned Puerto Rican cuisine.
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