A chinchorreo is how Puerto Ricans often spend Sundays. Like a pub crawl, it’s a way of visiting one “chinchorro” (a roadside or beachside kiosk serving drinks and snacks, and sometimes full meals.). There are various chinchorreo routes, in the mountains or along the coast, and guests enjoying drinks (local beers like Medalla, classic Puerto Rican drinks like Pina Coladas or Mojitos) and traditional fried snack foods (empanadillas, tostones, and lechón (roasted suckling pig). Although you can make any day spent kiosk hopping into a chinchorreo, these are the most popular routes.
The Guavate Route (Cayey)
The Guavate Route (Cayey)Known as the pork highway, most of the stops are along Highway 184. Here you’ll find traditional dishes like roasted suckling pig and arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas). Start your day at Lechonera El Cuñao.
The Southern Route (Patillas to Muanabo)
The Southern Route (Patillas to Muanabo)With kiosks dotted along the southern coast from Patillas to Muanabo, this route comes with expansive views of the Caribbean at each stop, including some beaches for cooling off along the way. Make Agua Salada Bar & Tapas your last stop for the sunset.
The Northern Route (Rincón to Isabela)
The Northern Route (Rincón to Isabela)This route is ideal if you are staying on the northwest part of the island, and includes highlights like the Playa Montones area in Isabela. Begin or end your route at Tamboo Rincon.
The Mountain Route (Naranjito, Comerío, Ciales)
The Mountain Route (Naranjito, Comerío, Ciales)While this route is not along a coast, it takes you through the highest mountains on the island and is filled with spectacular views. This route is home to the traditional longaniza sausage. Be sure to stop at El Rancho de Nando for spectacular food.