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Eating in Mayaguez
Eating in Mayaguez
Mayagüez is known for its gastronomy: many popular Puerto Rican dishes and treats were either developed or popularized in town. Arguably bread (French-style baguettes, as well as the local varieties pan soba(d)o and pan de agua) is the food staple Mayagüez is best known for. The Ricomini Bakery chain has by now become the best known provider, and its flagship store at Calle Mendez Vigo near the city's center (which dates from 1905) has become a popular meeting place for locals. It features deli sandwiches, pastries, and local Puerto Rican fare.
Another revered institution, E. Franco y Co. (near the end of Calle Mendez Vigo) dates from 1850. Its jelly rolls ("brazo gitano", or Gypsy's Arm) are well known around Puerto Rico; they're sold in twelve flavor combinations (most popular are guava, Bavarian creme and cream cheese) and two sizes (the shorter one is sometimes called a "tuco gitano", or Gypsy's Stub). Franco also features gourmet imports (particularly from Europe), deli sandwiches, and local Puerto Rican fare.
Two other small eateries on Calle José De Diego also have a following: Siglo XX and El Cacique Lounge. The former is better known for its breakfast variety; the latter is known for its Cuban-style lunches. Both have reasonable prices: Siglo XX is favored by senior citizens, while Cacique Lounge is favored by students.
Before multinational ice cream eateries set camp in town, Mayagüez had two local establishments, named Rex Cream, which date from the early 1960s and still operate. One of them is just north of City Hall; the second one is relatively close at Calle Méndez Vigo. Their corn sherbet has a cult following; about twelve other fruit flavors are also served.
Other establishments are:
Gonzalez Sea Food, Carr 102, Km 6.6, Guanajibo, ☎ 787-265-7497. �
Mia Bistro, Calle Del Rio Norte #13 (In Downtown Mayaguez, facing the Catholic Chruch, (in front of Plaza Colon) two blocks to your left.), ☎ (787) 831-6100, . 11-6. Lunch is a fusion of Puerto Rican/European cuisine, but dinner leans more toward Italian. Dinner Thursday-Saturday 6pm-10pm $8-$20. �
Pizza Circo (El Circo), found in the Mayagüez Mall, ☎ 787.832.3556. Great pizza for a good price with fantastic service. There is also a good selection of sandwiches and italian food. Must try the home made Gelato as well - it's a treat. �
Sancho Panza Restaurant, on the Mendez Vigo Rd. For a mix of Italian and local cuisine �
If you prefer familiar fare, multinational chain restaurants such as Burger King, McDonalds, KFC, Taco Bell, Sizzler, Applebees, etc. can also be found here.
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