The History

The cuisines of Spain, Taíno and ArawaksAmerindians, and some of African also influence the way that Puerto Ricans prepare most of their food. Although Puerto Rican cooking is somewhat similar to both spanish and Latin American cuisine it is a unique blend of influences useing a varity of seasonings and ingredients. Locals call their cuisine "cocina criolla. The traditional Puerto Rican cuisine was well established by the end of the nineteenth century. In 1848 the first restaurant, La Mallorquina, opened in Old San Juan. El Cocinero Puertorriqueño, the island's first cookbook was published in 1849.

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Wilo Benet's Chef trading card

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