English Rose: Rincon

Picture by Marie Camacho

And this is another appreciation post for Rincon. Today we are going to be talking about restaurant that serves brunch called “The English Rose”.

“The English Rose” is a bed and breakfast located in Rincon, Puerto Rico.

Something very important for you to know that theres two ways to get to the restaurant. One is literally one way road. Like you can’t barely pass an suv through it and the other way fits two cars.

The moral of the story is that never let the GPS get the power of taking the lead on road trips folks, in this particular case ask a local if you rant up for a scary adventure.

Photo by Eunice Sepulveda

Even though that arriving there is super stressful the view up there is amazing same as the food.

The style of food is pretty American. They serve French toasts, Bloody Marys, Ginger with lemonade, Waffles, ect. Something pretty different that what you can find in a local restaurant excluding the restaurant chains.

This is some of the things that we order in the restaurant. Something that I can say is that all the food that was served to us was felt that it was homemade, from the bread, to the sausage to the ginger lemonade.

Making you kind of wanting to you come again after that difficult trip to get down there. Because is actually shocking that they restaurant is up there and that is always full.

Something that you have to know is that to eat there you need to reserve your space. Because they aren’t open all day same as they open for 4 days from Thursday to Sunday and you have to show up 10 minutes before the time of your reservation.

I give this restaurant a 7/10. Even though that this restaurant is great… I think that they should get a trolley just because the one way road is pretty dangerous.

Domes Beach: Rincon

“Playa Domes” photo by Eunice Sepulveda, cc some rights reserved

Domes Beach is located near the light house in Rincon. Where its well known by surfers because of the good waves. Where annually is celebrated in March the Corona Surf Contests.

“Faro de Rincon” photo by Eunice Sepulveda, cc some rights reserved

Some history about it is that the huge Dome was an old nuclear power plant of boiling water. Where it was constructed during 1960 and they stopped operations in 1968 due that the locals on that area started to have Cancer same as they say that still the area has a lot of radiation, currently is a museum.

This place is beautiful if you enjoy looking the surfers and looking at the sea. I recommend you to visit this place and take some surfing clases.

The King of Fried Puerto Rican Food: Kaplash

Pic By: Eunice Sepulveda, Kaplash all rights reserved

Kaplash esta ubicado en Añasco, Puerto Rico. Where they specialize in “empandillas de Mariscos”. If you are looking up for a place to try Puerto Rican fried delicacies in the west this is your go to.

Pic By: Eunice Sepulveda, Empanadilla, all rights reserved

This is a place that really gets packed of people. This place is pretty small same as is pretty well known. My mom has been going to since when she was in collage and that was over 20 years ago. So this place is really well known through that area.

Pic By: Eunice Sepulveda, surtido, all rights reserved

Personally I have been coming to this place since I was 12 and have been coming since. Like when I am chilling in the beach with my family or just when we want something fried.

Same as if you want to go to a place that has a beach view and have a nice time with your family I really Really recommend it.

If you visit this place the things that I recommend is “Empanadilla de Jueyes” that is a type of crab, “Empanadilla de Langosta” that is from lobster, “Empanadilla de Camarones” that is from shrimp and if you feel kind of adventurous I recommend the one of shark.

My rating for this place 10/1o

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A Gem Accidentally Discovered

My family and I decided to go on a road trip to nowhere through the north of Puerto Rico a couple months ago. The thing was that we became pretty hungry through out the trip, we had seen this restaurant that looked so homey and every time we passed through the restaurant was always full.

This restaurant is in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, and the name is “Hacienda Don Jando”

imagen: Hacienda Don Jando, Eunice Sepulveda, all rights reserved

The history behind the restaurant is pretty interesting. They have different chairs and tables, because they have been donated from different people that the owners have helped.

imagen: Hacienda Don Jando, Eunice Sepulveda, all rights reserved

But y’all are here to here about the food, am I right? They have a sushi roll, but here is the kicker. The sushi roll is fried, has churrasco (skirt steak), amarillo, rice, cream cheese and mayoketchup. Most of us Puerto Ricans breath, sleep and drown in mayoketchup.

Either way coming back to the sushi. I have never had sushi before, but I can assure you that this is one of the tastiest “sushi” rolls that you could ever have.

imagen: Hacienda Don Jando, Eunice Sepulveda, all rights reserved

Same as they have this dish that has ribs, pork chops and chicken breast filled with plantains. The sides are white rice, beans, ripe plantains and tostones. Making its the ultimate Puerto Rican feast.

The thing that I really don’t recommend is the milk shakes. But the environment really family friendly, the food is amazing and the service is amazing. My rating for this restaurant 8.5

The Cabachuela Caverns

Photo by: Eunice Sepulveda Camacho

The Cabachuela Caverns are located in Morovis, Puerto Rico. Its composed of 6 caverns where you visit 3 of them. If you are interested you can write them to their web page on facebook “Las Cabachuelas de Morovis”.

The volounteers that are working in the caverns are looking up to teach and preserve the history of the “tainos” that once lived in the caves. Because most of the people that lives on that area of Morovis doesn’t know about it the caves neither the history that are in them.

Photo by: Eunice Sepulveda Camacho

In this place you can find a lot of different eco systems and the different insects that live inside the caverns.

Photo by: Eunice Sepulveda Camacho
Photo by: Eunice Sepulveda Camacho

This place is beautiful and really is a new adventure. I recommend if you go in a tour with them go in some shoes that can get dirty and some long pants or leggings.

This place is to go to if you are looking up for an adventure inside the island or if you want to challenge your self to do something new. This is a great place to take children so they have contact with nature and learn new things about the past.

My rating is 10/10.

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Rincon and More…

“Rincon Of The Seas” photo by Eunice Sepulveda, cc some rights reserved

In thanksgiving my father decided to rent a small villa in Rincon Of The Seas, because it was my moms and his wedding anniversary. Same as Rincon is one of my family favorite vacationing spot.

“Playa Domes” photo by Eunice Sepulveda, cc some rights reserved

We have stayed in Rincon Of The Seas Various times. It has a great a great beach. Even though that after Hurricane Maria Rincon has lost part of their shore.

“Faro de Rincon” photo by Eunice Sepulveda, cc some rights reserved

This is a great place to go with your family, to enjoy a beach day and to eat a lot. Some things that you can do is to go to the Light house, El Ultimo Brinco or you can go surfing on Domes Beach, The Gastropark@115, the Thursday Art walk and the restaurants that are are on the town. Some of them are Capriccio Trattoria, De Bocas, Roots Restaurant, The English Rose and many more.

The Gastropark@115 is a great place to eat! It has various things like pizza, hamburgers , tacos, asian food, etc. And more than a great place to it has a nice family friendly environment.

Rincon is a great place to go to in the summer and have some fun with your family and friends. In my opinion is one of the places where it has the best beaches in Puerto Rico. If you are going to vacay in Puerto Rico this is your go to.

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Café Lareño Torrefacción Coffee Shop

Café Lareño Torrefacción pic taken by Eunice Sepulveda

“Café Lareño Torrefaccion Coffee Shop”, is located in Lares, Puerto Rico, and is owned by the coffee company “Café Lareño”.

The facilities are located in a rural area. I recommend to go in a small car and if you are going with your family or with a group of friends, is preferable that everyone go in the same car, due to the parking is pretty limited and sometimes is full.

This coffee shop has a beautiful view towards the coffee plantation, same as this place has a homey feeling. Giving you the feeling like you are in a Puerto Rican Grandmother house.

In addition of drinking delicious coffee and pastries, you can delight with one of their breakfast, sandwiches or hamburgers.

“Café Lareño” logo pic taken by Eunice Sepulveda

Downstairs the coffee shop they have a beautiful garden. Where you can enjoy having a good conversation or just enjoy the view and relax.

This place is a must if you are a coffee lover visiting Puerto Rico. My rating is a 8.5 out of 10.

If you want to buy one of their products visit the link below:

http://www.cafelarenopr.com/store/