Larry Olmsted

"Everything was tasty, but I especially liked the garlicky roasted pork, a mix of chunks and slices, with both crunchy exterior and juicy interior meat, done simply but fresh and flavorful."

Royal Caribbean International

"Puerto Rico is famous for its pernil, a roasted pork shoulder with crispy skin spiced with garlic and adobo, typically served over rice and beans with a side of sweet plantains. The mountain town of Cayey is known for having perfected pernil, but you don't have to leave San Juan for a taste — just head to El Jibarito."

Kim Sunée

"A few streets from El Convento is the Restaurant El Jibarito, one of my favorites for old-school Puerto Rican cuisine, including pernil (roast pork)."