If Benito Martínez has made it clear in his lyrics and interviews, it is that although today he sits at the most exclusive tables in the world, his palate is still 100% Puerto Rican. For the traveler who arrives to the Island of Enchantment with a hunger for authenticity, to follow in Bad Bunny’s culinary footsteps is to discover the true flavor of San Juan.
For Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico is not only his home, it is his source of inspiration and, above all, his favorite table. While the world sees him at the most glamorous events, on the island he is known for his loyalty to local flavors. At QuéOnnda we’ve mapped out the definitive route through the restaurants and food stalls that have marked the artist’s life. Whether you’re looking for a traditional mofongo in Old San Juan or the Placita de Santurce, this Bad Bunny’s gastronomic guide will take you straight to the heart (and stomach) of the greatest musical phenomenon of our era.
1. Tradition in Viejo San Juan: Café El Punto
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When Benito is looking for a taste of “abuela,” locals point to places like Café El Punto.
Tucked away on one of the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, this restaurant is famous for its stuffed avocado and seafood mofongo.
It is the ideal stop after walking along the Morro, the same scenery that served as the backdrop for many of his early videos.
2. La Placita de Santurce: The epicenter of the festival
You can’t say you did the Bad Bunny route without stopping by La Placita de Santurce.
By day it is a fruit and vegetable market, but by night it becomes the heart of the nightlife.
Benito has celebrated multiple releases of his albums here.
The small “alcapurrias” and “bacalaítos” shops around the square are his confessed weakness.
3. The touch of luxury: Marmalade Restaurant
But not everything is “chinchorreo” (eating in the street).
For a gala dinner, San Juan offers Marmalade, where luxury blends with local ingredients.
It’s the kind of place the artist frequents when seeking privacy and haute cuisine, demonstrating that his lifestyle has the best of both worlds.
What do you say, do you dare to follow Bad Bunny’s gastronomic guide?
Useful Tip for the Reader:
He recommends visiting La Placita de Santurce on a Thursday or Friday night if you want to live the true Puerto Rican party experience, but warns that to eat calmly, it is best to go at lunchtime.
Filed under: Bad Bunny’s Gastronomy Guide
