El Nene serves enormous tacos and Mexican- and international-style fish, shrimp and chicken mains. Fish of the day prepared Cajun-style is a good choice, and you could start with flavorsome mussels in white wine. The plant-fringed patio setting adds to one of Puerto's best eating experiences.
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