La Alcapurria Quemá Details PleaseSunday: 12 PM-12 AMTuesday 11 AM-3 PMWednesday to Friday 11 AM-12 AMSaturday 12 PM-12 AMClosed on MondayNeed to KnowMust Try: The alcapurrias- Puerto Rican fritters made with mashed plantains or yucca and stuffed with meat.What Our Friends Are SayingCondé Nast Traveler: "La Alcapurria Quemá is a casual spot in La Placita de Santurce. It's a nondescript, blink-and-you'll-miss-it kinda spot; rather, it would be that way if it weren't perpetually overflowing with guests. Come for the alcapurrias: Puerto Rican fritters made with mashed plantains or yucca and stuffed with meat. There are several varieties at Quemá, but the standouts are the beef and crab, both perfectly spiced and intensely flavorful. The pastelillos (smaller versions of empanadas) are also excellent: gloriously crisp outside and packed with succulent meat inside."
4.5 stars out of 5 stars
251 C. Duffaut San Juan 00907
+1 787-535-0000 Categories: Local Cuisine, Price Range: $
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La Alcapurria Quemá

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Colorful food for a colorful city. While every homemade Puerto Rico dish on the menu is drool-worthy, La Alcapurria is known for their alcapurrias, a Puerto Rican fritter made with mashed plantains and stuffed with meat.

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