14 Puerto Rican Snacks That'll Make You Audibly Sigh

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    Michelle No
    by Michelle No

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about their favorite Puerto Rican snacks. Here are the best responses:

    Whether they originate in Puerto Rico, or are simply considered staples there (and enjoyed in other Latino countries), here are some of the best snacks and street foods to try in PR:

    1. Tostones

    2. Alcapurrias

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    What is it: Yucca and green banana fritters filled with ground beef.

    —rachelrae

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    3. Chicharrones

    4. Mallorcas

    5. Empanadillas

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    What is it: Fried (or sometimes baked) meat-filled turnover

    —teresacolon1

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    6. Sorullitos de maiz

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    What is it: Crunchy corn fritters with buttery interior made with cornmeal and cheese.

    "These are amazing with a little mayo ketchup."

    —greenrhino

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    7. Pan Sobao

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    What is it: Mildly sweet, soft, and chewy bread.

    "It’s this sweet bread that you can find at pretty much any panadería and is great for making sandwiches. But honestly, it hardly ever makes it out of the car!"

    —greenrhino

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    8. Panetela de Guayaba

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    What is it: Butter cake with guava filling.

    "I love eating panetelas with cheese turnovers."

    —straberriepinapple

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    9. Tetitas De Cielo

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    What is it: Sweet frozen ice served in iconic breast-shaped bags, made famous by a local Puerto Rican shop. This stye of shaved ice is also called Piragua, and is served in tiny cups.

    "It's basically just frozen ice cream in a bag. You eat it kind of like how you would squeeze out icing from an icing bag! Oh, and the name translates to little boobs."

    —elizabethh4e86b1062

    10. Queso Frito

    11. Besitos de Coco

    12. Bacalaítos

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    What is it: Fried codfish fritters.

    —mitikiwostky

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    13. Mantecaditos

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    What is it: Almond shortbread cookies

    —mitikiwostky

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    14. Tembleque

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    What is it: Coconut milk pudding.

    —ricardog7

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