Puerto Rico's Ultimate Hidden Gem Restaurant

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  • Опубліковано 16 січ 2025

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  • @TheKayaklover
    @TheKayaklover 4 місяці тому +132

    So far TWO of your videos made me shed tears. The first one was during your visit to the Yucatán Peninsula while you sat down with a Mayan ancestry people that cooked for you. The second is this one. You feel the honesty of your words and the passion. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico but live in California for the last 43 years. It is so refreshing to watch videos like this one where you can see the potential the Boricuas have to create new culinary concepts. THIS is 100% the definition of 'FARM TO TABLE' May the Universe bless you with much peace, love and above all great health. With it ALL is possible !!

    • @carlitosortiz2870
      @carlitosortiz2870 2 місяці тому +7

      I live here and you could feel this guy's appreciation of the best of puerto rico...."no lambe oyo" type video just true honesty.....lets make this video go viral!!!

  • @MrJz97ss
    @MrJz97ss 3 місяці тому +22

    Of all the places I’ve traveled to internationally, Puerto Rico certainly has some of the best foods of anywhere on the planet.

  • @mikemalave9527
    @mikemalave9527 4 місяці тому +121

    BBC wrote an article about Bacoa titled, “Is America’s best restaurant in Puerto Rico?” I went to Bacoa with high expectations and they blew my expectations away. It was definitely the best dining experience I’ve ever had! Gracias mi gente. 🇵🇷

    • @ilyamuromets8534
      @ilyamuromets8534 4 місяці тому +4

      Yeah… I hope they don’t mean “American” in the sense of USA. Puerto Rico es de AMERICA pero no es USA.

    • @Xavier-ds4fq
      @Xavier-ds4fq 18 днів тому +1

      @@ilyamuromets8534Are all people born in Puerto Rico US citizens? If so, they are Americans.

  • @dahliarodriguez4495
    @dahliarodriguez4495 4 місяці тому +77

    I’m puerto rican i’m so happy to see other individuals love our food! 🧆🥙🍨🍹🇵🇷❤️

  • @AnaRivera-yu6pe
    @AnaRivera-yu6pe 3 місяці тому +22

    Viva Puerto Rico. Gracias por compartir. Proud to be Puerto Rican.

  • @love4awmn
    @love4awmn 4 місяці тому +25

    Puerto Rico is beautiful… and the food is out of this world. ❤️🌺🇵🇷

  • @daisygerena3477
    @daisygerena3477 4 місяці тому +10

    Love to see others enjoy Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 enjoy handsome man

  • @BM-df2mv
    @BM-df2mv 4 місяці тому +45

    First time I see one of your videos. I’ve always said that Puerto Rican food is underrated. The world needs to know that our food is delicious and flavorful. You can give testimony of that. Thank you for this video, it felt very honest. There are many other delicious foods waiting for you to try. You will not regret it. Enjoy your stay in PR 😊.

    • @gerrygizzygarcia2572
      @gerrygizzygarcia2572 3 місяці тому

      I'm going out there in 3 weeks I'll be staying by old San Juan where do u recommend I go for the best food

    • @jastromyoungeeksportslatam0823
      @jastromyoungeeksportslatam0823 3 місяці тому

      Very underrated.
      Compite a nivel Regional y gran Mundial

  • @manuelsanmartin4124
    @manuelsanmartin4124 29 днів тому +7

    Awesome video i love the ones you did in Croatia 🇭🇷 my wife is from there and I am from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Great job 👍

  • @rosihernandez6183
    @rosihernandez6183 2 місяці тому +10

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Bacoa! I’m a Boricua that lives in Texas, and during the pandemic, we sheltered in place in Puerto Rico for about a year because the cases were so low there… This was one of the places we were able to visit in early 2021, and it was incredible!!! Saying that Bacoa is worthy of culinary awards is an understatement. Located in the town of Juncos, it is worth a day trip. WOW!!!

    • @JudithinNYC
      @JudithinNYC 24 дні тому

      More than a million confirmed cases and six thousand deaths. The population total was a little over 3 million. But ok the number of cases was low.

  • @8325A
    @8325A 4 місяці тому +41

    Im from puerto 🇵🇷 and never heard of this place! Looks incredible!!

    • @LuisBeltran-g2w
      @LuisBeltran-g2w Місяць тому +2

      I'm from Juncos and didnt know we had this finca lol

  • @gustavosantiago9624
    @gustavosantiago9624 4 місяці тому +23

    A real culinary gem in the mountains of Puerto Rico.

  • @sandy-ke1kr
    @sandy-ke1kr 4 місяці тому +19

    That food looked so delicious. It's the kind of food you just can't stop eating because it's so good.

  • @mr.vargas89
    @mr.vargas89 3 місяці тому +7

    Thank you! Muchas gracias! 👍🏾 😎 🇵🇷

  • @steph7valeria
    @steph7valeria 4 місяці тому +28

    All that food looks amazing 🤩 I am glad you guys enjoy our gastronomy and our beautiful island 🇵🇷❤️

  • @alexwallace6120
    @alexwallace6120 4 місяці тому +22

    Wow! It looks so beautiful, and the food do interesting, healthy, and, delicious. I live in Connecticut(Pr is a short flight, I hear.. lot s of Puerto Ricans living here. My late father's neighbors were from PR, had some cook-outs,and gave us some food. In In Hartford,,they have a whole Street, Park Steet, almost all Puerto Ricans, shops ,restaurants, and more. Hey even have a Parade and festival every year. looks like you had. Did you enjoy any of their Beautiful beaches?

  • @mojojim6458
    @mojojim6458 4 місяці тому +17

    Gareth really knows how to enjoy food, and show his enjoyment. You want to be there beside him, enjoying it with him.

  • @e2u20
    @e2u20 4 місяці тому +9

    I was salivating while you were eating all of those dishes.... oh it brings back such a good memory in PR. And after that feast, all you need is salsa dance...wepa!!!

  • @alexdelvalle4841
    @alexdelvalle4841 4 місяці тому +11

    This is why Hawaii and Puerto Rico are grateful for what they have because life is rich out there.

  • @nairobymarien.4916
    @nairobymarien.4916 4 місяці тому +9

    I ❤ my Puerto Rico, happy you love our island as much as a puertorican does.. Blessings ur way 🥰👏

  • @user-od4op6ng9y
    @user-od4op6ng9y 4 місяці тому +20

    Wow!! I dont think Ive connected with food like this in a very long time. Extremely unique dishes and passionate driven for sure. I could feel the love they put into it. Hopefully Im blessed enough to one day travel there.

  • @ivettetorres7047
    @ivettetorres7047 26 днів тому +2

    My parents are from PR .
    Have family in Luquillo.Can’t wait to get back again .
    Will definitely will be visiting Bacoa .❣️

  • @LuisOrlando-w4r
    @LuisOrlando-w4r 4 місяці тому +10

    Gracias por tanta delicia de mi bella isla de Puerto Rico provecho saludos éxitos

  • @lourdessantiago3291
    @lourdessantiago3291 4 місяці тому +7

    I love that you visited and enjoyed Puerto Rico. This is my birthplace and I go back and forth as much as can. Our food is the best my dad loved to cook it. Our families and friends enjoy it so much. Thank you

  • @nypr10
    @nypr10 4 місяці тому +7

    Hi from NYC! 🤗 All of that food looked delicious! 😋 Enjoy our beautiful island of Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷

  • @mrios723
    @mrios723 3 місяці тому +5

    Definitely will be visiting on my next trip

  • @ShaneJBurke1
    @ShaneJBurke1 4 місяці тому +4

    ❤🇵🇷absolutely love your videos but these in Puerto Rico truly touch my heart. I love how you tried all the traditional and new age meals with so much passion. I can’t wait for our vacation the next year! Gracias amigo

  • @armandos9135
    @armandos9135 4 місяці тому +5

    Thank you for showing us this place. I will definitely go there when I go back to Puerto Rico ❤

  • @Clyde2016
    @Clyde2016 4 місяці тому +4

    Ty for this Video definitely taking wife there when visiting soon 👍🇵🇷

  • @deevila704
    @deevila704 4 місяці тому +6

    So glad I came across this video. Been dying to find a place like this in the island.

    • @picudopr
      @picudopr 3 місяці тому +1

      I am from Ponce,, but I am watching this video from Medellin Colombia... I will go back to Puerto Rico on November 1st.. I will go to this RESTAURANT!!!

  • @blancavazquez1305
    @blancavazquez1305 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you ...Gracia mi hermano...yes you have been adopted by our Madre Bornquen! And thank you for mentioning Anthony! Beautiful!

  • @Panther55-ip7zb
    @Panther55-ip7zb 4 місяці тому +8

    That meal looks incredible!

  • @Nightshade047
    @Nightshade047 4 місяці тому +7

    I thought of Anthony Bourdain too before you mentioned him. Miss him.

  • @noemirodriguez8421
    @noemirodriguez8421 4 місяці тому +3

    My humble island 🇵🇷🇵🇷Love your clip ❤Puerto Rico in the house 🇵🇷

  • @edstjames2779
    @edstjames2779 4 місяці тому +5

    This is the Puerto Rico I wish was promoted more often. The coast is great, but the mountains have a magic feel to it. Plus the food is really good. BTW, things TASTE differently. Fruits and vegetables have a stronger flavor. Great video. My favorite restaurants are El Jibarito in Old San Juan and La Barca in Salinas. 💙

  • @Yahaira10472
    @Yahaira10472 Місяць тому +1

    Love this ! The food & authenticity #priceless and to end the night sweet sounds of the coquis. I know you slept good !

  • @Eddi-gx3cv
    @Eddi-gx3cv 3 місяці тому +3

    You are a very adventurous person,keep going with your adventures in life and enjoy life.

  • @arjr216
    @arjr216 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, thank you for sharing this video. I'm Puerto Rican, and when I visit my family, I go to a new restaurant every time somewhere on the Island. So in my next visit will definitely stop and eat at Bacoa.

  • @hectorrivera6624
    @hectorrivera6624 4 місяці тому +4

    Nice, I love Puerto Rican food.

  • @yamilzaidi6430
    @yamilzaidi6430 4 місяці тому +3

    I’m from the south of PR and haven’t gone will be my next destination for sure !! Thanks

  • @EvelynRodriguez-uu9jj
    @EvelynRodriguez-uu9jj 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us Puerto Ricans and our beautiful island it's amazing I love it your making me hungry injoy your stay God bless you 👌👍

  • @MrFunkadeIic
    @MrFunkadeIic 4 місяці тому +2

    The background view is so cool.

  • @yus2612
    @yus2612 3 місяці тому +3

    I Enjoyed It,Thank You❤❤❤❤❤❤🇵🇷

  • @AZSH.TRACKZ
    @AZSH.TRACKZ 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for exploring Puerto Rico, mom moved out when I was 8 years of age so seeing you experience Puerto Rico today inspires me to plan a 2weeks get away filled of Boricua basilon 🐦‍🔥♥️✨

  • @bcool5208
    @bcool5208 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow after you ate and you became almost humble through our culture. Appreciating good company,music,friends and food. That’s the Puerto Rican culture 🌹☺️☺️

  • @robertsmith-zz7ot
    @robertsmith-zz7ot 4 місяці тому +4

    It's easy to get a real sense of the culture through your videos. Much like Anthony's and the shows he made.
    Great video. Keep 'em coming.

  • @rayanderson7074
    @rayanderson7074 Місяць тому +1

    Looks so beautiful..Love to see people who love what they do…

  • @eltripudiante
    @eltripudiante 4 місяці тому +2

    I need to visit this place when I go visit Puerto Rico.

  • @socorroabreu6282
    @socorroabreu6282 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks. Happy that you enjoyed our food and island 🏝️.

  • @Sasha-hm7wr
    @Sasha-hm7wr 4 місяці тому +2

    This is my first time seen your videos and I really enjoy it! Im from the west side of the Island Aguadilla never been to that side of the Island. I also enjoy humble was the owner and how he explain everything.

  • @MARYLASS
    @MARYLASS День тому

    Literal nuestra comida te hace bailar. Jajaja. Ame este video. Gracias por ir a nuestra bella isla.

  • @nydiacollazo4722
    @nydiacollazo4722 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for visiting my island. Que viva Puerto Rico.

  • @BReelProductionz
    @BReelProductionz 23 дні тому

    This was awesome!! I enjoyed watching you enjoy our Puerto Rican foods. ❤🇵🇷👍🏽

  • @gloriaeizquierdo3455
    @gloriaeizquierdo3455 8 днів тому

    Love that you all are enjoying wonderful Puerto Rican food.

  • @victoriouslove1658
    @victoriouslove1658 4 місяці тому +5

    I miss PR so much

  • @sylvialopez9490
    @sylvialopez9490 4 місяці тому +4

    Thanks 🙏🇵🇷🇺🇸 enjoy !!!!🎉

  • @ManuelGuzman067
    @ManuelGuzman067 3 місяці тому +4

    I ❤ our PR 🇵🇷🐸 Delicious Comida 😋

  • @Chavelitavariedad777
    @Chavelitavariedad777 4 місяці тому +1

    I am a Puertorican living un Florida. Loved your video.

  • @mimixox111
    @mimixox111 3 місяці тому +1

    Bravo… can’t wait to visit… lots of blessings

  • @rosarojo6387
    @rosarojo6387 3 місяці тому +1

    I must go next time I am in the island. Wow I can not wait!

  • @MariaSanchezOrtiz-sp1uh
    @MariaSanchezOrtiz-sp1uh 4 місяці тому +2

    Welcome to my town Juncos PR la ciudad de los Mulos del Valenciano.

  • @trentlindo6151
    @trentlindo6151 4 місяці тому +2

    Going on the bucket list 💪🏽

  • @Bienbendecida
    @Bienbendecida 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for posting this treasure! Your care to correctly pronounce gets an “A+”❤ the love you have for what you do shines through! Gracias

  • @christianmelendez4575
    @christianmelendez4575 4 місяці тому +2

    Hey Gareth!! Anthony Bourdain visited Casa Vieja in Ciales Puerto Rico. You should try their food and drinks.

  • @onrode
    @onrode 4 місяці тому +2

    Bro I've always seen Bacoa. But I didn't know it was LIKE this, damn!

  • @JJ-hc1is
    @JJ-hc1is 16 днів тому

    My family is from Puerto Rico and I love this video.

  • @rosiemetha1413
    @rosiemetha1413 4 місяці тому +4

    Thks for sharing my friend You always bring food to Life even through the camera lens 😅 I love that you Truly enjoy
    B safe out there

  • @nerissaBee615
    @nerissaBee615 5 днів тому

    My mouth is watering! 😋 boyfriend and I are leaving Tennessee this Thursday for a 9 day vacay in Puerto Rico

  • @DevinaTaina
    @DevinaTaina Місяць тому +1

    I love roasted rabbit they also make a good rabbit empanada that would blow your mind

  • @saritalopez1021
    @saritalopez1021 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow now I’m hungry, looks delicious .😊

  • @Aric_1
    @Aric_1 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow what a beautiful place 😳 and the food looks amazing 😻

  • @dunamisespada7289
    @dunamisespada7289 4 місяці тому +2

    Can you do more videos of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I’m Puerto Rican lol 😆 please thank you 😊

  • @cfig5017
    @cfig5017 4 місяці тому +1

    DIACHE..que ricura..thank you for visiting la isla del encanto..I will definitely be there in January. Honestly everything you ate was awesome..the food..the owner, staff y the view A+++ across the board.. Bacoa se botaron..DE SHOW

  • @Kairi1416
    @Kairi1416 3 місяці тому

    Ooohh, that's on the next town over. Looks amazing! Will definitely visit sometime. Thank you for this wonderful representation of my country 🇵🇷❤️

  • @WeirdButCute27
    @WeirdButCute27 4 місяці тому +3

    HAY QUE RICO kRajO!!!!.... Vieques next please..... ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @annetten.8667
    @annetten.8667 7 днів тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing ! ❤️🇵🇷

  • @charlessmith6688
    @charlessmith6688 25 днів тому

    Sounds like a great recommendation. I am going to Puerto Rico. This year I will definitely be eating there. Thank you

  • @ElHuertoJFPR
    @ElHuertoJFPR 4 місяці тому +1

    Love this good to know about this restaurant

  • @soccrdud77
    @soccrdud77 2 місяці тому

    I just came back from El Yunque and I wish I saw your video earlier! I work with kids in NY with farm to table. Will definitely keep this in my pocket for the futures. Saludos y buen prevecho!

  • @lisandramartinez1538
    @lisandramartinez1538 6 днів тому

    I’m just enjoyed watching you eating all that food, feeling happy because you like it 😍
    I’m Puertorrican and I know the flavors in the food is the best❤️‍🔥

  • @glorisol3805
    @glorisol3805 3 місяці тому

    It feels like a little piece of paradise! Beautiful! ❤

  • @shirakawanaoya
    @shirakawanaoya 4 місяці тому +1

    Been there twice and man... The best food I've had in a while

  • @jacquigrippa9329
    @jacquigrippa9329 4 місяці тому +1

    Spectacular!!

  • @ulisesgonzalez3299
    @ulisesgonzalez3299 16 днів тому

    Tremendous
    Can’t wait to get there.
    From Delaware USA

  • @JosephSalinas-r4r
    @JosephSalinas-r4r 3 місяці тому +1

    I'd like to check this place out. I only was in Puerto Rico @ the airport when i came back from a 2 week vacation to St.Thomas & St Croix, 2 beautiful islands.
    Now I'll have to consider Bacoa. I don't think i've ever 🤔 had Puerto Rican food before. Yo soy Mejicano.😊

  • @Chavelitavariedad777
    @Chavelitavariedad777 4 місяці тому +1

    New subscriber. Thanks for share this video. Had to go there when visiting PR.

  • @rsito965
    @rsito965 Місяць тому

    These videos made me decide to go home for a visit. Im craving my island ❤❤❤❤

  • @larentaestamuyalta6132
    @larentaestamuyalta6132 4 місяці тому +2

    Muchacho move to PR, thank you for visit my country 🇵🇷

  • @carlitosortiz2870
    @carlitosortiz2870 2 місяці тому +1

    I like how you use the term "finca", that was a good choice of some of the few words you used in spanish. Thats something you can't teach, some people just know

  • @milah2.72
    @milah2.72 3 місяці тому

    You’re (food) insane in a great way! My Puerto Rican family and I just watched this video and we’re booking our trip because we HAVE to eat at this restaurant! 😊🙏

  • @MsMiracle0428
    @MsMiracle0428 22 дні тому

    Yum yum thank you for your very interesting video from Puerto Rico!!!!😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

  • @jasminsantiago6782
    @jasminsantiago6782 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful place and good food. Lo que no vi es la localización del restaurante para visitarlo. Gracias ❤🇵🇷

  • @ChristopherVanDunk
    @ChristopherVanDunk 4 місяці тому +2

    Wow, that was a lot of food, Gareth!! I need a bowl of those cod fritters/chips. And any custard works for me. Oh, look, a blue Travel Deeper t-shirt, or was that black?

  • @Cielolindo1
    @Cielolindo1 13 днів тому

    Amazing review- and I can’t wait to try- i have not been back to my home in so many years and due to work/life, I haven’t been able to go back. However, I am going and I know I will get emotional once I eat the food as it is our culture- who we are. The people, the ingredients the scenery. Ya mismo voy😭🥰

  • @CrashboatAl
    @CrashboatAl 11 днів тому

    Amazing !
    Made me hungry.

  • @yolandarivera5504
    @yolandarivera5504 19 днів тому

    Everything looks so delicious ❤

  • @depthgod7672
    @depthgod7672 4 місяці тому +2

    Wanna see this guy travel the globe trying food

  • @carmenjaniratarafacortes7405
    @carmenjaniratarafacortes7405 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazing site
    Stay awesome, strong and happy
    I got you😘🥰

  • @marcomoreno9906
    @marcomoreno9906 Місяць тому +1

    Make u wanna dance in your seat and leave you in disbelief that something you’ve eaten many time at other places can taste so different and delicious

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 4 місяці тому +3

    I WANT TO GO THERE!!!! Wish they were in LA.