From Our Kitchen

Puerto Rican Food & Culture

Guides, stories, and flavor notes from the Grillers Puerto Rico kitchen — celebrating the richness of Boricua cuisine in Central Florida.

Puerto Rican Cuisine

What Is Mofongo? A Guide to Puerto Rico's Most Famous Dish

Mofongo is Puerto Rico's most iconic dish — mashed green plantains with garlic and chicharrones, stuffed with your choice of protein. Here's everything you need to know about this beloved Boricua staple.

July 1, 20265 min read

Food Guide

Puerto Rican Food Guide: 10 Dishes to Try in Orlando & Kissimmee

New to Puerto Rican food? Or a lifelong Boricua looking for your favorites in Central Florida? Here are the 10 dishes you absolutely must try — and where to find the best versions in Orlando and Kissimmee.

July 1, 20266 min read

Puerto Rican Cuisine

Chuleta Kan Kan: The Story Behind Puerto Rico's Most Spectacular Pork Dish

The Chuleta Kan Kan is Puerto Rico's most legendary pork dish — a three-cut pork chop with iconic crackling skin that has become a cultural obsession across the Caribbean and its diaspora. Here's the story behind it.

July 1, 20265 min read

Local Guide

Best Puerto Rican Restaurants in Kissimmee, FL

Kissimmee is home to one of Florida's largest Puerto Rican communities — and the food reflects it. Here's what to look for in a great Puerto Rican restaurant, and why Grillers Puerto Rico leads the pack in Osceola County.

July 1, 20265 min read

Puerto Rican Cuisine

What Is Sofrito? The Secret Behind Puerto Rican Flavor

Sofrito is the aromatic foundation of Puerto Rican cuisine — a blend of herbs, peppers, onion, and garlic that gives Boricua food its unmistakable depth. Understanding sofrito is understanding Puerto Rican cooking.

July 1, 20264 min read

Puerto Rican Culture

What Is the Difference Between Puerto Rican and Cuban Food?

Explore the flavors, techniques and dishes that distinguish Puerto Rican and Cuban cooking.

June 15, 20266 min read min read

Menu & Dining

Is Mofongo Gluten Free? What You Need to Know

Learn about mofongo ingredients and the questions to ask about gluten and shared preparation.

June 22, 20264 min read min read

Puerto Rican Culture

First Time at a Puerto Rican Restaurant? Here's What to Order

A beginner's guide to choosing dishes such as mofongo, pernil, bacalaitos and tostones.

July 1, 20267 min read min read