This weekend, starting Friday, June 7, Puerto Rican trap's prodigal son, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Bad Bunny, will perform three shows on his home island in another attempt to bring down the Coliseo de Puerto Rico once and for all.
They say you should take advice when it's offered, so we've gathered some of the recommendations Bad Bunny has made in his songs to help you hang out the way El Conejo Malo would.
1. Kintaro Sushi Bar – La Zona
"El perreo en Brava, los munchie' en Kintaro, c*****n, ¿tú no ves que su flow es caro?"
After a long night in Isla Verde, the protagonist of the hit La Zona satisfies her hunger at Kintaro, an Asian restaurant steps from Playa Hobbie. With options including fried rice, noodles and an extensive sushi menu, we can assume she loaded up her plate happily.
2. Di Zucchero – Dos Mil 16
"Hoy tengo party en Dizu, mañana en Aljibe y me quedo por Maya"
In the retro trap track Dos Mil 16, we hit two birds with one stone. First, Di Zucchero is a lounge and Italian restaurant in Condado known for its brunch, pizzas and pastas. In the mid-2010s, it also served as a stage for current urban-scene stars like Anuel AA and, of course, Bad Bunny.
3. Candela (formerly Aljibe) (Dos Mil 16)
On the other side of the island, around the same time, the college bar Aljibe was a regular scene of plenty of revelry and blown-out speakers. Though it closed before the COVID-19 pandemic, a venue called Candela now occupies the same space and carries, largely, the same spirit.
4. Ricomini Bakery – FINA
“Yo voy a ser tu baby mother como YOVNGCHIMI, es de west, bizcochita, 'tá Ricomini"
Fans of Benito based in the west pointed like the DiCaprio meme when Young Miko gave a nod to the well-known Mayagüez bakery chain Ricomini Bakery.
Its main location, on Calle Méndez Vigo in La Sultana del Oeste, is a worthwhile stop whenever you're in the area and craving a good loaf of pan criollo.
5. Fifty Eight – Yo No Soy Celoso
"Tú y yo éramo' lo' Thunder y se rompió el equipo, ayer te vieron dizque en Fifty Eight con otro tipo"
The bossa nova track Yo No Soy Celoso captures Benito's resentment after hearing that his love interest was seen with someone else at the well-known club Fifty Eight, inside Hotel La Concha in Condado.
When it's not the setting of a song, the venue offers live music and a wide range of drinks beneath a lit ceiling with special effects.
6. YOKO – Andrea
"Una loca que no quiere un loco, quiere vino tinto y sushi de Yoko"
The anthem celebrating the Puerto Rican girl, recorded with indie band Buscabulla, Andrea, centers on a young woman who likes to dine at Yoko, an Asian spot known for its diverse menu and extensive cocktail list.
If you're looking for a more intimate dining experience with Eastern and Indian influences, consider booking your spot here.
7. Poblado de Boquerón – Me Fuí de Vacaciones
"El sol salió a janguear con las nube' y me regalaron un día c****n, como cuando me quedaba en Boquerón o en Manatí"
With an affection for Puerto Rico's warmth, Bad Bunny recalls his stays on the western beaches, including the lively Poblado de Boquerón, south of Cabo Rojo.
There you can explore a stretch of colorful businesses and bars, such as the restaurant Pelican's, while taking in an unforgettable sunset.
8. Palominos (El Apagón)
"Pichea Maldivas, yo me quedo en Palominos"
If you set out from Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, you can land on the island of Palominos, whose crystal-clear beaches drew praise from Benito in the patriotic hit El Apagón. On your way back, satisfy your appetite with a good seafood plate at spots like El Cayo Restaurant & Beach Club.
Did you get your tickets?
If you're ready for Benito's concert this weekend, make sure you arrive on time to avoid the traffic and the line. What's your favorite Bad Bunny song? Let us know on our social media.
Cover photos: Fifty Eight and Yoko (via Instagram)
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
