10 local foods in Puerto Rico that you have to try

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A traditional Puerto Rican meal

Puerto Rico is a small Caribbean island that is big on flavor. And the food reflects the mix of its cultures: Spanish, African and Taíno Indian, with a side of American.

From fried red snapper to crispy pork crackling, the cuisine is not only delicious, it’s tradition. Chef Abel Mendoza of Estela Restaurant in Rincon says “our food in Puerto Rico is linked to our mothers, grandmas and family celebrations.”

Here are just some of the local Puerto Rican dishes you must try that have been passed from generation to generation.

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