I was staying in an Airbnb in back of this bakery. Food here is so delish. Whether you have breakfast or lunch. I went one day & had an egg & bacon hot pressed bread(pan tostado) for breakfast. Then had baked chicken w/ white rice & beans for lunch. The next day I had pasteles. Pasteles is a big deal in PR around this time & the in the U.S. as well for Puerto Ricans. Anyone can enjoy though. In Puerto Rico, pasteles are a cherished culinary recipe, especially around Christmas-time. The masa consists of typically grated green bananas, green plantains, white yautías,potatoes,and tropical pumpkins(known as calabazas). It is seasoned with liquid from the meat mixture and annatto oil.The meat is prepared as a stew and usually is chicken or pork. Pasteles are wrapped in banana leaves & then paper stringed up. It is my favorite PR dish. Some people put ketchup or hot sauce on it. I don't I think it takes away the flavor.
The people that work here are very nice & friendly. They don't speak English though. The spot has a lot of Latino vibes & Puerto Rican decor. There is always salsa playing on the speakers. I love this place! Obviously if I went more than 2 times lol. read more