The food of Puerto Rico is similar to Mexican and Spanish food with its own flavor to it. There are blends of African, Spanish, Taino and American influences to create the different dishes the people eat. The typical seasonings are papaya, cacao, nispero and apia, and the locals call their food Cocina Criolla (creole cooking) as a result of the mixing of native culture with the Spanish influence.
Lunch and dinner begin usually with soups and appetizers, and shellfish are typical of these dishes. …
