We stumbled upon Kasón after 8 on a Saturday night. The place was packed, so we were seated in the pub, which was deserted and had been the scene of a wedding earlier in the day. Just as we were ready to give up and go, we were seated in the main restaurant at a table up front. It was an inauspicious beginning to what ended up being on of the best meals we've had in a long time.
The host, who became our waiter recommended the sausage in wine and fried cheese appetizers to start. Fresh sausage and local cheese, both were beautifully prepared and tasted delicious. The guava sauce served with the cheese offered an amazing counterpoint to the saltiness of the cheese, which was not breaded-making it a much healthier option.
We shared the pork medallions stuffed with manchego cheese and more of that amazing guava sauce. Pork was fork-tender and just melted in my mouth. The guava sauce made it perfect. The Arroz con Gandules (traditional Puerto Rican rice) was seasoned perfectly and a great compliment to the pork. We were also given a taste of the mashed plantains which had a bit too much garlic for my taste, not letting the taste of the plantain shine, but at this point, I just wanted to move in and never leave.
Dessert was a house-made pistachio cheesecake that finished the meal perfectly. And all of this was served in an awesome and eclectic space, with over 70 pieces of original art, mostly by local artists, which chronicled the history of Guayama.
I smiled all the way back to Caguas. read more