7 Chefs Tell You Where (And What) to Eat in Puerto rico

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Elvin Rosado

Rosado is the coach of Puerto Rico’s national culinary team and executive chef at Texas de Brazil in the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino.

Favorite Restaurant: Raul Correa’s Zest at the San Juan Water Beach Hotel. I always order the signature popcorn soup.

Puerto Rico Must-Eat: You won’t go wrong with the mofongo at any restaurant in Pinones, Luquillo or Guavate.

Must-Order at My Place: Try our picanha: top sirloin cooked over coals (not gas) and seasoned with kosher salt.

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