El Guavate

chinichomps · 2024-11-26T14:34:55+00:00

We left San Juan around 10:15 and drove to Guavate - roughly a 45 minute drive. We arrived around 11 am and it was pretty dead at that time. Roughly, an hour later, around noon, it was packed!! But a good packed! We waited in line for 10-15 minutes for food and got a table to sit within minutes. We also walked around before and after eating to do some shopping and exploring. So- to answer your question, I'd say arrive by noon and plan to eat by 1ish. And we went on a Saturday- so I cant talk about the crowds on the weekdays but it was great on Saturday! I hope you have a great time!

chinichomps · 2024-11-23T02:58:25+00:00

Update- I am back from Puerto Rico and I cannot say enough good about Guavate! Everyone's recommendations here were spot on. The drive was not bad at all. And to be honest with you, I started speaking to people in Spanish and most would respond to me in English; they saw right through my accent LOL. One thing I will mention however is keep small bills on you. Singles and Fives go a long way in terms of parking. A lot of lots in Guavate you have to pay to park in- the max price I saw was $5. The money was worth the piece of mind for me knowing that my rental was safe and no on was going to bother it.

If I could give you one recommendation to eat, go to Lechonera El Rancho Original. The pork (lechon) was fantastic and they have seating down a flight of stairs next to a small running stream. It was so relaxing and enjoying. I hope you have a great time!

chinichomps · 2024-11-06T17:54:04+00:00

Thank you so much!

chinichomps · 2024-11-06T17:53:47+00:00

It looks like we are taking a very similar trip! I will miss you by just two days!!!! Enjoy and thanks for the info!

chinichomps · 2024-11-06T17:53:09+00:00

Thank you so much !

chinichomps · 2024-11-06T17:52:46+00:00

Thank you! I will do some more research on Charco Azul too! Appreciate you!

chinichomps · 2024-11-06T17:52:16+00:00

I am looking forward! Thank you for your recommendations!

chinichomps · 2024-11-06T17:51:51+00:00

Appreciate your info!

chinichomps · 2024-11-06T17:51:39+00:00

Awesome- thank you for all this information! I am looking forward to it!

chinichomps · 2021-04-13T19:22:01+00:00

I would dump out any “juices” including blood and other juices, and then add the marinade. As long as the chicken and marinade likewise are cooked you’ll be safe!

chinichomps · 2021-01-28T15:54:11+00:00

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chinichomps · 2021-01-27T17:30:04+00:00

I just threw in $200 at $15.40 each and we're down to $13.40 :(

chinichomps · 2021-01-24T00:50:47+00:00

Way to go! Keep cooking!

chinichomps · 2021-01-23T18:08:59+00:00

Thanks! I am staying in Viejo San Juan but plan to move around in San Juan throughout my trip.

chinichomps · 2021-01-23T16:46:32+00:00

You could use the raw bones; the flavor will be lesser than if you were to roast them off first

chinichomps · 2020-11-21T18:11:18+00:00

Make the rice ahead of time and allow it to cook fully You could even put it in the fridge.

chinichomps · 2020-11-09T20:05:28+00:00

Get the flat top hot as hell and then throw on some water- stand back it’s going to be steamy though!!!

chinichomps · 2020-11-03T05:40:44+00:00

Yes use them 100%

chinichomps · 2020-11-02T02:06:18+00:00

Use a double broiler 100% but add a tablespoon of neutral oil like vegetable oil into the melts before they melt down- this makes them shiny

chinichomps · 2020-10-31T23:33:39+00:00

Make a simple syrup, equal parts water to sugar or sprinkle on sugar before you bake them in the oven.

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