If you're going to the closing concerts of the "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour" by Bad Bunny this Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, at Estadio Hiram Bithorn, you can eat at the food market inside the event itself, at Plaza de la Independencia, with more than 20 food and drink kiosks, or stop at one of the Hato Rey restaurants surrounding the stadium before you arrive.
Here is a list of spots where you can grab a bite, so you can plan your night.
🌮 Food Spots at the Mercado del Bithorn
The Santurce taquería brings its trompo-carved tacos al pastor, cochinita pibil and guacamole made from scratch, all with house-made corn tortillas.
The Guaynabo food truck brings its most popular smash burgers, including the Doble Classic Smash Burger and creative combinations like the PB Chulada.
From Caguas to the Bithorn, expect Arroz Manchao, Mamposturria and other reinterpretations of plantain in Puerto Rican cuisine.
A 100% vegan offering with jackfruit tacos, Cuban-style picadillo made from lentils and mushrooms, and the Jíbaro Bowl, which includes brown rice, ripe plantains, freshly mashed avocado, kraut and a mixed salad of local vegetables, served with your choice of organic tofu, house-made seitan or chickpea salad.
Plant-based food paired with craft beers.
Chinese food with Puerto Rican seasoning: Puerto Rican fried rice, lo mein, bacalao dumplings and Chinese combination plates served in boxes.
The churrasco, chicken breast and mixed sandwiches that have been a go-to late-night stop since 1998 will be at the Bithorn.
Lemon-marinated ceviches of fish, shrimp and Spanish octopus, with fresh cilantro, peppers and red onion.
Artisanal ice cream and sorbet paletas made with fresh fruit, nuts and chocolate, in flavors like strawberry mojito, mango, coconut, Nutella and pistachio.
The restaurant from the mountains of Ciales brings its tribute to Puerto Rican grandmothers' cooking, with the pastel al caldero as the star of the menu.
A charcuterie of select cheeses and gourmet sandwiches on artisanal and sourdough breads.
Puerto Rican arepas generously filled with chicken, beef and seafood. You can pair the filled arepas with hand-made tostones and fried quesitos.
Açaí, pitaya and coconut bowls with toppings like granola, banana and fresh fruit, plus smoothies and natural juices to keep you refreshed while you wait.
The platform that connects local producers with consumers brings to the Bithorn a selection of what is grown on the Island, in dishes curated by chef Pau.
Hot dogs and hamburgers will be the offering from this business, better known for its catering services and event equipment, now focused on fast food for the occasion.
A bar specializing in mojitos with coconut and tropical flavors, a good option for pairing with food while at the concert.
With locations in Bayamón, Guaynabo and Trujillo Alto, this bakery and café brings its cheesecakes, cupcakes and brownies, along with house-made cakes to sweeten the night.
🍵 Taichu Matcha
A ceremonial matcha brand from the Asahi and Samidori cultivars, brought directly from Uji, Japan, for those looking for something different between rounds of food.
🍪 By Mesa
Known for baking chocolate chip cookies and selling them at various markets, this project brings its chunky, golden cookies, with the touch of salt that sets them apart, to the Mercado del Bithorn.
🍔 Restaurants Near Hiram Bithorn
In the heart of Hato Rey, this gastrobar is a good option for a snack and a drink before the concert, with the relaxed atmosphere it is known for.
Across from Placita Roosevelt, this wine and tapas spot stands out for dishes like the chistorra and mushroom cazuela, the cheese and ham board, truffle potatoes and fried manchego cheese. A good option for a glass of wine before heading to the Bithorn.
The creative burger spot on Ave. Roosevelt is known for its loaded fries and burgers such as the Gaucho Burger and the Come y Calla Classic, as well as loaded hot dogs.
On Ave. Domenech, this restaurant has been combining Spanish and Puerto Rican cuisine with live flamenco music since 1993. The menu highlights include ham croquettes, fried calamari, mussels in vinaigrette and daily Creole plates.
This Creole restaurant is open 24 hours and serves dishes such as mofongo, roasted pork shoulder, chicharrón, crab-stuffed canastitas and tostones. You can stop in before or after the concert.
About 7 minutes by car from the Bithorn, this Mediterranean restaurant on Ave. Roosevelt pairs dishes such as salmon with tomatillo escabeche and braised pork cheeks with creative cocktails and a solid wine selection. Don't leave without trying the Basque cheesecake.
On Ave. Domenech, this Mexican restaurant with more than two decades in Hato Rey offers fajitas, carnitas and burritos loaded with cheese. They have refried beans, guacamole and corn or flour tortillas.
This Argentine- and Italian-inspired restaurant is known for its Argentine-style pizzas, risottos, pastas and empanadas, as well as a wide wine selection.
On Ave. Roosevelt, this Mexican taqueria has earned recognition for its birria and quesabirrias, along with carne asada tacos and shrimp tostadas.
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