{"id":3125,"date":"2021-12-20T17:41:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T22:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/?p=3125"},"modified":"2022-02-11T15:52:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T20:52:52","slug":"family-friendly-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/food-drinks\/family-friendly-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Puerto Rico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the world\u2019s most vibrant culinary centers, Puerto Rico will bring out the inner foodie in even the most cautious young diners. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immersing children in local food culture while keeping them entertained\u2014and their parents sane\u2014is no easy feat. These welcoming restaurants provide a family-friendly initiation into the island\u2019s signature dishes and engage angsty little ones with their colorful ambience, unique d\u00e9cor or fascinating backstory. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Conveniently located in Old San Juan, this kid-friendly caf\u00e9\/restaurant is a homage to all things chocolate. Chocobar spikes many of its dishes with cocoa to create memorable salty-sweet concoctions that stir kids\u2019 culinary imaginations. The novel caf\u00e9 is an offshoot of the iconic Chocolate Cort\u00e9s, a fourth-generation chocolate company, originally established in the Dominican Republic in 1929. The brand is known for its high-quality chocolate\u2014recognized among the top 50 cacao bean producers in the world. The breakfast of champions is the decadent Chocobar pancakes\u2014vanilla-chocolate pancakes drizzled with homemade strawberry marmalade and topped with caramelized salted almonds. For lunch, the Choco-Club sandwich layers chocolate Mallorca bread with turkey, smoked ham and myriad fixings. A more grown-up favorite is the chalupitas de mofongo<\/em> which combines roasted pork with pineapple and chocolate infused guacamole draped in rich mole sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong>  Mon\u2013Thu, 8am\u20133 pm, Fri\u2013Sun 8am\u20133pm (walk-ins only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price:<\/strong> Average entr\u00e9e $16<\/p>\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t \n\t

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The flag bearer for Puerto Rico\u2019s growing passion for food hall\u2013style restaurants, Lote 23 has become the locals\u2019 go-to spot in the revitalized Santurce district. Families can walk, browse and graze on over a dozen culinary specialties, ranging from pizza and tacos to bao bao and creative burgers. Try Dorotea for wood-fired pizza, the delicious mofongo<\/em> at El Cuchifrito or pernil<\/em> sandwiches (Puerto Rico\u2019s answer to pulled pork) at Perniler\u00eda Los Proceres. With plenty of outside space and picnic tables, kids can play and roam while parents relax with a beer or cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: <\/strong>Tues, Wed, Sun 11:30am\u20139:00pm; Thur, Fri, Sat 11:30am\u201311:00pm\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price:<\/strong> Average entr\u00e9e $14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wholesome food and story value go hand in hand at Kasalta. This sleek deli, lounge and salon is located a short walk from Ocean Park. A gold plaque testifies to President Obama\u2019s visit in 2011\u2014owners and wait staff will happily relate that he ordered the \u201cmedianoche\u201d sandwich. The menu spans satisfying sandwiches loaded with local meat and produce, Puerto Rican classic entr\u00e9es, as well as all-day breakfasts, empanadas and delicious baked goods. Young palates will enjoy the fancy rendition of a grilled ham and cheese, served on sweet Mallorca bread. For dessert, don’t miss the guava pastelitos <\/em>(puff pastry filled with guava jelly) quesitos<\/em> (cream cheese puffs) and pistachio tres leches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong> Daily 7am- 9pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Locals pack into this quirky restaurant for its homestyle comida criolla<\/em>\u2014widely considered the best on the island. The chef-owners celebrate the island\u2019s culinary heritage with authentic dishes infused with Spanish, African and Indian flavors. Kids will love the vibrant ambience with music drifting in from the courtyard and a home-from-home family setting. For adventurous young diners, the cooked-to-order dishes offer just the right amount of exoticism without off-putting textures and flavors. Locals\u2019 favorites include the tostones (fried plantains) and the mofongo with red snapper (the head comes on).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong> Daily 10am-9pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price:<\/strong> Average entr\u00e9e $12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A colorful pit spot while exploring the Santurce district, this no-frills Santurce locale is one of the best places to try Puerto Rico\u2019s beloved local snack, alcapurrias<\/em>\u2014deep-fried fritters made from plantains (or grated yucca) stuffed with flavorful beef, pork or fish. Quem\u00e1 serves several iterations, but the bestsellers are beef and crab. The kitchen also delivers on traditional homestyle entr\u00e9es, including carne guisada <\/em>(traditional beef stew) and chicharron de pollo <\/em>(crispy, skin-on chicken).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong> Tues-Sun, 11am\u201310pm; closed Mon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An essential stop on La Ruta de Lech\u00f3n (Pork Highway), this super casual lechonera is an entertaining cultural experience for families with teens and young children. The atmosphere is lively and theatrical with whole pigs turning on spits, the chit chat of local banter and men wielding machetes as they carve up charcoal-grilled pieces of tender pork. Must-try side dishes are the arroz con gandulas<\/em> (rice with pigeon peas), plantains and green banana salad. The tropical, open-air restaurant can become rowdy on weekends when every inch of space is turned over to live salsa music and dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong> Daily 7am\u20137pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This old school wooden restaurant shaded by tropical foliage serves delicious inexpensive local dishes. A 20-minute drive west of Ponce, La Guardarrava\u2019s claim to fame is its undisputed distinction as the birthplace of the legendary chuleta can-can, a deep-fried pork chop with thick fat still on. Best described as a hybrid of a pork chop and chicharrones <\/em>(crispy pork rinds), this is the only place left on the island still serving this celebrated dish. You are guaranteed a memorable love-it or loathe-it dining experience. The menu runs the gamut of Puerto Rican classics, including mamposteao<\/em> rice\u2014an anything goes combo of rice, beans, bacon, onion and peppers and piquant spices\u2014and child-friendly fried chicken and grilled steak. Don\u2019t leave without trying the tres leches\u2014often voted the best in Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: <\/strong>Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price:<\/strong> Average entr\u00e9e $15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Children love a theme. Restaurants that masquerade as something way more interesting\u2014mechanical, theatrical or technological\u2014are always a big hit. La Estaci\u00f3n is a case in point. Just off the highway in Fajardo, this quirky gas station-turned-restaurant combines a wild tiki ambience with an edgy industrial vibe. The menu fuses American and Caribbean flavors, and there\u2019s truly something for everyone. Parents can sample the catch-of-the-day ceviche while the kids dive into the mac ‘n cheese topped with fried chicken or the novel shrimp on a stick. The all-around crowd pleasers are the barbecue pork spare ribs and award-winning beef brisket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Ponce institution combines authentic cooking with graffiti-strewn d\u00e9cor and a spirited ambience that stays true to its name. Everything on the menu, from the zesty ceviche and piquant mofongo<\/em> to locally raised steak and tender cerdo relleno<\/em> (stuffed pork), is perfectly executed. On the weekend, there\u2019s an infectious energy to the place with live salsa and rumba and locals dancing in the courtyard and out on the street. Locals love this place and, somehow, it has remained off the tourist trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: <\/strong>Mon, Tues, Wed 9am\u20134pm; Thurs 9am\u201310pm; Fri 9am\u201311pm; Sat 11am\u201311pm; Sun noon\u20134pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: <\/strong>Average entr\u00e9e $13<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t \n\t

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Located on Plaza de las Delicias, Ponce\u2019s main square, this beloved spot is one of the best places in Puerto Rico for ice cream. It was opened in 1964 by immigrants who fled the Cuban revolution. The second-generation family still lovingly produces 12 tropical varieties of unique and classic flavors\u2014coconut, tamarind, passion fruit, chocolate and vanilla. Take a seat outside or head over to the main plaza and people watch on the benches clustered around the fountain. Bring cash and plenty of patience\u2014the lines are always very long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong> Daily 9am\u2013midnight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price:<\/strong> Small cup $2<\/p>\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t \n\t

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At this classic Rinc\u00f3n bar-restaurant, you can revel in superb sunset views, gourmet cuisine and expert mixology. The fusion menu features grilled fish of the day with coconut curry, mussels with sambuca cream sauce, steak frites with chimichurri and pan-seared duck breast with honey soy glaze. During happy hour, from 3pm\u2013sunset, you can graze on innovative small plates, washed down with a signature cocktail\u2014try the Cucumber Fizz or Isle\u00f1a Margarita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: <\/strong>Tues\u2013Sat, 5\u20139pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price:<\/strong> Average entr\u00e9e $28<\/p>\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t \n\t

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This characterful roadside shack specializes in Kansas City-style barbecue. Locally produced meat is marinated with homemade barbecue sauce and then cooked over hardwood to infuse that irresistible smoky flavor. Every mouthwatering dish is prepared to order\u2014slabs of ribs, mac \u2018n\u2019 cheese, pulled pork and brisket sandwiches and heaps of coleslaw. With hearty portions, budget friendly prices and a convenient location, it\u2019s a go-to spot for locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong> Fri\u2013Sun, 11am\u20136pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong>: Average entr\u00e9e $8<\/p>\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t \n\t

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Just before you reach Rinc\u00f3n, this modest, oceanfront storefront is regularly touted as the home of Puerto Rico\u2019s finest empanadillas. Over a dozen varieties of the deliciously flaky half-moon turnovers, range from classic beef and pork to ocean-fresh lobster, crab and shark. With a large, breezy patio overlooking the ocean, it\u2019s a relaxed and inexpensive spot to satisfy seafood cravings\u2014the octopus salad\u2014best paired with a mint laced mojito\u2014is outstanding. The menu caters to both adventurous and more cautious kid palettes with mahi mahi nuggets and chicken fingers, as well as fresh fruit smoothies and Nutella shakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong> Daily 11am-10pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A local fixture for almost 50 years, this family business nestled in the storied mountain village of Lares has survived the slings and arrows of Puerto Rico\u2019s tumultuous history. Local legend Salvador Berreto, known as \u201cYinyo,\u201d founded the store to commemorate 100 years since the cry of freedom from colonial rule, known as the \u201cGrito de Lares.\u201d Choose from 50 unusual and inspired ice cream flavors, including avocado, tuna, cod, coquito (the Puerto Rican version of eggnog) and rice and beans. The lines are long every day of the week, but it\u2019s worth it. In 2008, Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea paid $100 for a mango ice cream\u2014so legend would have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:<\/strong> Daily 9am\u20136pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A 20-minute drive west of Ponce, La Guardarrava\u2019s claim to fame is its undisputed distinction as the birthplace of the legendary chuleta can-can, a deep-fried pork chop with thick fat still on. Best described as a hybrid of a pork chop and <em>chicharrones <\/em>(crispy pork rinds), this is the only place left on the island still serving this celebrated dish. You are guaranteed a memorable love-it or loathe-it dining experience. The menu runs the gamut of Puerto Rican classics, including <em>mamposteao<\/em> rice\u2014an anything goes combo of rice, beans, bacon, onion and peppers and piquant spices\u2014and child-friendly fried chicken and grilled steak. Don\u2019t leave without trying the tres leches\u2014often voted the best in Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>This old school wooden restaurant shaded by tropical foliage serves delicious inexpensive local dishes. A 20-minute drive west of Ponce, La Guardarrava\u2019s claim to fame is its undisputed distinction as the birthplace of the legendary chuleta can-can, a deep-fried pork chop with thick fat still on. Best described as a hybrid of a pork chop and <em>chicharrones <\/em>(crispy pork rinds), this is the only place left on the island still serving this celebrated dish. You are guaranteed a memorable love-it or loathe-it dining experience. The menu runs the gamut of Puerto Rican classics, including <em>mamposteao<\/em> rice\u2014an anything goes combo of rice, beans, bacon, onion and peppers and piquant spices\u2014and child-friendly fried chicken and grilled steak. 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Restaurants that masquerade as something way more interesting\u2014mechanical, theatrical or technological\u2014are always a big hit. La Estaci\u00f3n is a case in point. Just off the highway in Fajardo, this quirky gas station-turned-restaurant combines a wild tiki ambience with an edgy industrial vibe. The menu fuses American and Caribbean flavors, and there\u2019s truly something for everyone. Parents can sample the catch-of-the-day ceviche while the kids dive into the mac 'n cheese topped with fried chicken or the novel shrimp on a stick. The all-around crowd pleasers are the barbecue pork spare ribs and award-winning beef brisket.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Children love a theme. Restaurants that masquerade as something way more interesting\u2014mechanical, theatrical or technological\u2014are always a big hit. 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Everything on the menu, from the zesty ceviche and piquant <em>mofongo<\/em> to locally raised steak and tender <em>cerdo relleno<\/em> (stuffed pork), is perfectly executed. On the weekend, there\u2019s an infectious energy to the place with live salsa and rumba and locals dancing in the courtyard and out on the street. Locals love this place and, somehow, it has remained off the tourist trail.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>This Ponce institution combines authentic cooking with graffiti-strewn d\u00e9cor and a spirited ambience that stays true to its name. Everything on the menu, from the zesty ceviche and piquant <em>mofongo<\/em> to locally raised steak and tender <em>cerdo relleno<\/em> (stuffed pork), is perfectly executed. On the weekend, there\u2019s an infectious energy to the place with live salsa and rumba and locals dancing in the courtyard and out on the street. 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It was opened in 1964 by immigrants who fled the Cuban revolution. The second-generation family still lovingly produces 12 tropical varieties of unique and classic flavors\u2014coconut, tamarind, passion fruit, chocolate and vanilla. Take a seat outside or head over to the main plaza and people watch on the benches clustered around the fountain. Bring cash and plenty of patience\u2014the lines are always very long.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Located on Plaza de las Delicias, Ponce\u2019s main square, this beloved spot is one of the best places in Puerto Rico for ice cream. It was opened in 1964 by immigrants who fled the Cuban revolution. The second-generation family still lovingly produces 12 tropical varieties of unique and classic flavors\u2014coconut, tamarind, passion fruit, chocolate and vanilla. Take a seat outside or head over to the main plaza and people watch on the benches clustered around the fountain. 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Locally produced meat is marinated with homemade barbecue sauce and then cooked over hardwood to infuse that irresistible smoky flavor. Every mouthwatering dish is prepared to order\u2014slabs of ribs, mac \u2018n\u2019 cheese, pulled pork and brisket sandwiches and heaps of coleslaw. With hearty portions, budget friendly prices and a convenient location, it\u2019s a go-to spot for locals.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>This characterful roadside shack specializes in Kansas City-style barbecue. Locally produced meat is marinated with homemade barbecue sauce and then cooked over hardwood to infuse that irresistible smoky flavor. Every mouthwatering dish is prepared to order\u2014slabs of ribs, mac \u2018n\u2019 cheese, pulled pork and brisket sandwiches and heaps of coleslaw. 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Over a dozen varieties of the deliciously flaky half-moon turnovers, range from classic beef and pork to ocean-fresh lobster, crab and shark. With a large, breezy patio overlooking the ocean, it\u2019s a relaxed and inexpensive spot to satisfy seafood cravings\u2014the octopus salad\u2014best paired with a mint laced mojito\u2014is outstanding. The menu caters to both adventurous and more cautious kid palettes with mahi mahi nuggets and chicken fingers, as well as fresh fruit smoothies and Nutella shakes.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Just before you reach Rinc\u00f3n, this modest, oceanfront storefront is regularly touted as the home of Puerto Rico\u2019s finest empanadillas. Over a dozen varieties of the deliciously flaky half-moon turnovers, range from classic beef and pork to ocean-fresh lobster, crab and shark. 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The menu caters to both adventurous and more cautious kid palettes with mahi mahi nuggets and chicken fingers, as well as fresh fruit smoothies and Nutella shakes.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Daily 11am-10pm<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Daily 11am-10pm<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Empanadillas from $3.50; Average entr\u00e9e $10<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Empanadillas from $3.50; Average entr\u00e9e $10<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/ranking-card","attrs":{"id":"block_61d4ad656cd76","name":"acf\/ranking-card","data":{"ranking":"14","_ranking":"field_604fb630cbd4d","place":4580,"_place":"field_604fb60bcbd4c","hide_image":"0","_hide_image":"field_60901b5ec0775"},"align":"full","mode":"edit","wpClassName":"wp-block-acf-ranking-card"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>A local fixture for almost 50 years, this family business nestled in the storied mountain village of Lares has survived the slings and arrows of Puerto Rico\u2019s tumultuous history. Local legend Salvador Berreto, known as \u201cYinyo,\u201d founded the store to commemorate 100 years since the cry of freedom from colonial rule, known as the \u201cGrito de Lares.\u201d Choose from 50 unusual and inspired ice cream flavors, including avocado, tuna, cod, coquito (the Puerto Rican version of eggnog) and rice and beans. The lines are long every day of the week, but it\u2019s worth it. In 2008, Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea paid $100 for a mango ice cream\u2014so legend would have it.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>A local fixture for almost 50 years, this family business nestled in the storied mountain village of Lares has survived the slings and arrows of Puerto Rico\u2019s tumultuous history. 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