Sabor y Rumba

Ponce


Located in a hidden courtyard, this is one of Ponce's most celebrated and best-value restaurants and one that seems to stay tourist-free. There are outside tables and generous portions of mofongo (mashed plantains with meat) or cerdo relleno (stuffed pork). Read the electric scoreboard to find out what's cooking – it changes daily.

There are also music classes, regular live music, an espresso machine and graffiti.


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