“Without a doubt it is the most popular, best known, most loved Puerto Rican dish,” says Von Diaz, a radio producer and writer based in New York. She’s talking about mofongo, a dish made by smashing ...

A friend and I are sitting in the tiny dining room at El Pilón on a Saturday afternoon, wondering exactly what we’re going to eat because neither of us have had Puerto Rican food in longer than we can ...

This beloved dish pays tribute to the Caribbean island’s rich history and its embracing culture, both of which continue to permeate its food and its people. From urban Old San Juan to the beaches of ...