Start with an Appetizer That Tells the Story
The best way to begin any Puerto Rican meal is with the frituras — the fried starters that represent the island's street food soul. At Grillers Puerto Rico, order the Fritanguita: a shareable sampler with our signature Bacalaito Grillers (codfish fritter stuffed with shrimp, conch, and octopus), sorullitos de maíz (sweet corn fritters), mini alcapurrias (beef-stuffed plantain fritters), and queso frito (fried cheese). One plate, four classics — the ideal introduction.
The Dish You Must Try: Mofongo
Mofongo is Puerto Rico's most iconic dish — and ordering it is the single best way to understand the cuisine. Our mofongo is made fresh for every order: green plantains fried and mashed with garlic and chicharrones (pork rinds), then shaped into a bowl and filled with your protein of choice. For first-timers, we recommend the Mofongo Relleno de Camarones al Ajillo (garlic cream shrimp) — it's our most popular variety and showcases everything that makes this dish special.
- Mofongo Relleno de Camarones al Ajillo — garlic cream shrimp (best for first-timers)
- Mofongo Relleno de Oxtail — slow-braised oxtail (deep, rich flavor)
- Mofongo Relleno de Churrasco — grilled Angus skirt steak ($28)
- Mofongo Relleno de Pernil — slow-roasted pork shoulder
The Big Plate: Chuleta Kan Kan
If your group wants one dramatic shared dish, order the Chuleta Kan Kan — Puerto Rico's legendary three-cut pork plate featuring pork loin, pork belly, and ribs together in one spectacular serving with shatteringly crispy crackling skin. At $35, it's the most ordered entrée at Grillers Puerto Rico for a reason. It arrives looking like something off a cooking show and tastes even better than it looks.
The Comfort Order: Pernil
For a taste of authentic Puerto Rican home cooking at its most essential, order the pernil — slow-roasted pork shoulder, seasoned in-house, made fresh every day. Our 8oz pernil plate ($17) gives you tender, pull-apart pork with crackling skin, served with your choice of sides. Pair it with white rice, beans, and tostones for the classic Puerto Rican combination.
Sides You Can't Skip
- Tostones — twice-fried green plantain rounds, crispy and savory (the perfect table side)
- Maduros — sweet fried plantains, caramelized and soft (great contrast to savory mains)
- Arroz blanco y habichuelas — white rice and stewed beans (the classic base)
- Mamposteao — Puerto Rican seasoned rice with beans mixed in (deeply flavorful)
- Yuca frita — fried cassava, lighter than potato fries
The Show-Stopper If You're Feeling Bold
If it's a special occasion or you want to order the most dramatic thing on the menu, that's La Chorrera — a Chuleta Kan Kan with garlic cream shrimp cascading over a fresh mofongo. Three of Puerto Rico's most iconic elements in one plate. It's the dish that makes every nearby table crane their necks to see what just arrived.
Your Perfect First-Timer's Order at Grillers Puerto Rico
- Start: Fritanguita (share for the table)
- Main #1: Mofongo Relleno de Camarones al Ajillo
- Main #2 (to share): Chuleta Kan Kan ($35) or Pernil
- Sides: Tostones + Maduros + Mamposteao rice
- If you're feeling adventurous: La Chorrera
With this order, you'll experience the full range of what makes Puerto Rican cuisine so beloved — the crunch of the fritters, the richness of the mofongo, the drama of the chuleta, and the warmth of classic island sides. Find Grillers Puerto Rico in Kissimmee, East Orlando (Chickasaw Trail), and South Orlando (OBT).