Puerto Rico's Ultimate Hidden Gem Restaurant

[@mikemalave9527]

BBC wrote an article about Bacoa titled, “Is America’s best restaurant in Puerto Rico?” I went to Bacoa with high expectations and they blew my expectations away. It was definitely the best dining experience I’ve ever had! Gracias mi gente. 🇵🇷

[@ilyamuromets8534]

Yeah… I hope they don’t mean “American” in the sense of USA. Puerto Rico es de AMERICA pero no es USA.

[@Xavier-ds4fq]

@@ilyamuromets8534Are all people born in Puerto Rico US citizens? If so, they are Americans.

[@TheKayaklover]

So far TWO of your videos made me shed tears. The first one was during your visit to the Yucatán Peninsula while you sat down with a Mayan ancestry people that cooked for you. The second is this one. You feel the honesty of your words and the passion. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico but live in California for the last 43 years. It is so refreshing to watch videos like this one where you can see the potential the Boricuas have to create new culinary concepts. THIS is 100% the definition of 'FARM TO TABLE' May the Universe bless you with much peace, love and above all great health. With it ALL is possible !!

[@carlitosortiz2870]

I live here and you could feel this guy's appreciation of the best of puerto rico...."no lambe oyo" type video just true honesty.....lets make this video go viral!!!

[@MrJz97ss]

Of all the places I’ve traveled to internationally, Puerto Rico certainly has some of the best foods of anywhere on the planet.

[@dahliarodriguez4495]

I’m puerto rican i’m so happy to see other individuals love our food! 🧆🥙🍨🍹🇵🇷❤️

[@kylekuhn4046]

Miami is Very nice, KFC

[@MariaGutierrez-yt7vg]

Oin wgat town in Puerto Rico is it located?​@@kylekuhn4046

[@AnaRivera-yu6pe]

Viva Puerto Rico. Gracias por compartir. Proud to be Puerto Rican.

[@renemarrero6523]

Igual yo!

[@love4awmn]

Puerto Rico is beautiful… and the food is out of this world. ❤️🌺🇵🇷

[@daisygerena3477]

Love to see others enjoy Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 enjoy handsome man

[@BM-df2mv]

First time I see one of your videos. I’ve always said that Puerto Rican food is underrated. The world needs to know that our food is delicious and flavorful. You can give testimony of that. Thank you for this video, it felt very honest. There are many other delicious foods waiting for you to try. You will not regret it. Enjoy your stay in PR 😊.

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

I'm going out there in 3 weeks I'll be staying by old San Juan where do u recommend I go for the best food

[@jastromyoungeeksportslatam0823]

Very underrated. Compite a nivel Regional y gran Mundial

[@8325A]

Im from puerto 🇵🇷 and never heard of this place! Looks incredible!!

[@LuisBeltran-g2w]

I'm from Juncos and didnt know we had this finca lol

[@gustavosantiago9624]

A real culinary gem in the mountains of Puerto Rico.

[@rosihernandez6183]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Bacoa! I’m a Boricua that lives in Texas, and during the pandemic, we sheltered in place in Puerto Rico for about a year because the cases were so low there… This was one of the places we were able to visit in early 2021, and it was incredible!!! Saying that Bacoa is worthy of culinary awards is an understatement. Located in the town of Juncos, it is worth a day trip. WOW!!!

[@JudithinNYC]

More than a million confirmed cases and six thousand deaths. The population total was a little over 3 million. But ok the number of cases was low.

[@mojojim6458]

Gareth really knows how to enjoy food, and show his enjoyment. You want to be there beside him, enjoying it with him.

[@ivonnesanchez4438]

.p9.. ...,....b l L😅😊

[@sandy-ke1kr]

That food looked so delicious. It's the kind of food you just can't stop eating because it's so good.

[@mr.vargas89]

Thank you! Muchas gracias! 👍🏾 😎 🇵🇷

[@steph7valeria]

All that food looks amazing 🤩 I am glad you guys enjoy our gastronomy and our beautiful island 🇵🇷❤️

[@manuelsanmartin4124]

Awesome video i love the ones you did in Croatia 🇭🇷 my wife is from there and I am from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Great job 👍

[@e2u20]

I was salivating while you were eating all of those dishes.... oh it brings back such a good memory in PR. And after that feast, all you need is salsa dance...wepa!!!

[@alexdelvalle4841]

This is why Hawaii and Puerto Rico are grateful for what they have because life is rich out there.

[@alexwallace6120]

Wow! It looks so beautiful, and the food do interesting, healthy, and, delicious. I live in Connecticut(Pr is a short flight, I hear.. lot s of Puerto Ricans living here. My late father's neighbors were from PR, had some cook-outs,and gave us some food. In In Hartford,,they have a whole Street, Park Steet, almost all Puerto Ricans, shops ,restaurants, and more. Hey even have a Parade and festival every year. looks like you had. Did you enjoy any of their Beautiful beaches?

[@edstjames2779]

This is the Puerto Rico I wish was promoted more often. The coast is great, but the mountains have a magic feel to it. Plus the food is really good. BTW, things TASTE differently. Fruits and vegetables have a stronger flavor. Great video. My favorite restaurants are El Jibarito in Old San Juan and La Barca in Salinas. 💙

[@Shigami-lb6oc]

Salinas en la casa

[@nairobymarien.4916]

I ❤ my Puerto Rico, happy you love our island as much as a puertorican does.. Blessings ur way 🥰👏

[@lourdessantiago3291]

I love that you visited and enjoyed Puerto Rico. This is my birthplace and I go back and forth as much as can. Our food is the best my dad loved to cook it. Our families and friends enjoy it so much. Thank you

[@LuisOrlando-w4r]

Gracias por tanta delicia de mi bella isla de Puerto Rico provecho saludos éxitos

[@ivettetorres7047]

My parents are from PR . Have family in Luquillo.Can’t wait to get back again . Will definitely will be visiting Bacoa .❣️

[@SaulLopez-ic8zu]

Very close from Luquillo

[@user-od4op6ng9y]

Wow!! I dont think Ive connected with food like this in a very long time. Extremely unique dishes and passionate driven for sure. I could feel the love they put into it. Hopefully Im blessed enough to one day travel there.

[@Nightshade047]

I thought of Anthony Bourdain too before you mentioned him. Miss him.

[@nypr10]

Hi from NYC! 🤗 All of that food looked delicious! 😋 Enjoy our beautiful island of Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷

[@blancavazquez1305]

Thank you ...Gracia mi hermano...yes you have been adopted by our Madre Bornquen! And thank you for mentioning Anthony! Beautiful!

[@ShaneJBurke1]

❤🇵🇷absolutely love your videos but these in Puerto Rico truly touch my heart. I love how you tried all the traditional and new age meals with so much passion. I can’t wait for our vacation the next year! Gracias amigo

[@deevila704]

So glad I came across this video. Been dying to find a place like this in the island.

[@picudopr]

I am from Ponce,, but I am watching this video from Medellin Colombia... I will go back to Puerto Rico on November 1st.. I will go to this RESTAURANT!!!

[@bcool5208]

Wow after you ate and you became almost humble through our culture. Appreciating good company,music,friends and food. That’s the Puerto Rican culture 🌹☺️☺️

[@noemirodriguez8421]

My humble island 🇵🇷🇵🇷Love your clip ❤Puerto Rico in the house 🇵🇷

[@arjr216]

Wow, thank you for sharing this video. I'm Puerto Rican, and when I visit my family, I go to a new restaurant every time somewhere on the Island. So in my next visit will definitely stop and eat at Bacoa.

[@Clyde2016]

Ty for this Video definitely taking wife there when visiting soon 👍🇵🇷

[@armandos9135]

Thank you for showing us this place. I will definitely go there when I go back to Puerto Rico ❤

[@Eddi-gx3cv]

You are a very adventurous person,keep going with your adventures in life and enjoy life.

[@Panther55-ip7zb]

That meal looks incredible!

[@mrios723]

Definitely will be visiting on my next trip

[@EvelynRodriguez-uu9jj]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us Puerto Ricans and our beautiful island it's amazing I love it your making me hungry injoy your stay God bless you 👌👍

[@robertsmith-zz7ot]

It's easy to get a real sense of the culture through your videos. Much like Anthony's and the shows he made. Great video. Keep 'em coming.

[@yamilzaidi6430]

I’m from the south of PR and haven’t gone will be my next destination for sure !! Thanks

[@nydiacollazo4722]

Thank you for visiting my island. Que viva Puerto Rico.

[@rayanderson7074]

Looks so beautiful..Love to see people who love what they do…

[@moseslopezful]

Thank You for taking me along to Puerto Rico to Bacoa. Your expierence makes me Proud as a Puerto Rican from NY. Thank you for sharing! I miss the Island and plan to visit soon!

[@MARYLASS]

Literal nuestra comida te hace bailar. Jajaja. Ame este video. Gracias por ir a nuestra bella isla.

[@yus2612]

I Enjoyed It,Thank You❤❤❤❤❤❤🇵🇷

[@jessecumba]

When I was younger I used to question my mother why in the hell did you leave Puerto Rico to come to the United States? And each time she would say: una loquera mia! 😂

[@eltripudiante]

I need to visit this place when I go visit Puerto Rico.

[@Chavelitavariedad777]

I am a Puertorican living un Florida. Loved your video.

[@BReelProductionz]

This was awesome!! I enjoyed watching you enjoy our Puerto Rican foods. ❤🇵🇷👍🏽

[@socorroabreu6282]

Thanks. Happy that you enjoyed our food and island 🏝️.

[@hectorrivera6624]

Nice, I love Puerto Rican food.

[@Sasha-hm7wr]

This is my first time seen your videos and I really enjoy it! Im from the west side of the Island Aguadilla never been to that side of the Island. I also enjoy humble was the owner and how he explain everything.

[@MrFunkadeIic]

The background view is so cool.

[@sylvialopez9490]

Thanks 🙏🇵🇷🇺🇸 enjoy !!!!🎉

[@rosiemetha1413]

Thks for sharing my friend You always bring food to Life even through the camera lens 😅 I love that you Truly enjoy B safe out there

[@gloriaeizquierdo3455]

Love that you all are enjoying wonderful Puerto Rican food.

[@MariaSanchezOrtiz-sp1uh]

Welcome to my town Juncos PR la ciudad de los Mulos del Valenciano.

[@Yahaira10472]

Love this ! The food & authenticity #priceless and to end the night sweet sounds of the coquis. I know you slept good !

[@cfig5017]

DIACHE..que ricura..thank you for visiting la isla del encanto..I will definitely be there in January. Honestly everything you ate was awesome..the food..the owner, staff y the view A+++ across the board.. Bacoa se botaron..DE SHOW

[@nerissaBee615]

My mouth is watering! 😋 boyfriend and I are leaving Tennessee this Thursday for a 9 day vacay in Puerto Rico

[@rosarojo6387]

I must go next time I am in the island. Wow I can not wait!

[@JJ-hc1is]

My family is from Puerto Rico and I love this video.

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

I'd like to check this place out. I only was in Puerto Rico @ the airport when i came back from a 2 week vacation to St.Thomas & St Croix, 2 beautiful islands. Now I'll have to consider Bacoa. I don't think i've ever 🤔 had Puerto Rican food before. Yo soy Mejicano.😊

[@Bienbendecida]

Thank you for posting this treasure! Your care to correctly pronounce gets an “A+”❤ the love you have for what you do shines through! Gracias

[@dunamisespada7289]

Can you do more videos of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I’m Puerto Rican lol 😆 please thank you 😊

[@mimixox111]

Bravo… can’t wait to visit… lots of blessings

[@ManuelGuzman067]

I ❤ our PR 🇵🇷🐸 Delicious Comida 😋

[@carlitosortiz2870]

I like how you use the term "finca", that was a good choice of some of the few words you used in spanish. Thats something you can't teach, some people just know

[@christianmelendez4575]

Hey Gareth!! Anthony Bourdain visited Casa Vieja in Ciales Puerto Rico. You should try their food and drinks.

[@Aric_1]

Wow what a beautiful place 😳 and the food looks amazing 😻

[@josemachuca1283]

Chef Raul Correa is of the best chef of Puerto Rico

[@saritalopez1021]

Wow now I’m hungry, looks delicious .😊

[@onrode]

Bro I've always seen Bacoa. But I didn't know it was LIKE this, damn!

[@lisandramartinez1538]

I’m just enjoyed watching you eating all that food, feeling happy because you like it 😍 I’m Puertorrican and I know the flavors in the food is the best❤️‍🔥

[@trentlindo6151]

Going on the bucket list 💪🏽

[@jasminsantiago6782]

Beautiful place and good food. Lo que no vi es la localización del restaurante para visitarlo. Gracias ❤🇵🇷

[@plants1362]

Juncos

[@Kairi1416]

Ooohh, that's on the next town over. Looks amazing! Will definitely visit sometime. Thank you for this wonderful representation of my country 🇵🇷❤️

[@hectormonclova7563]

Love that you have been very respectful and appreciative of the experience and everything it took to take place. And the part where you said Bourdain would have enjoyed brought me to the edge of tears. But I have to tell you, that Puerto Rico you discovered in your experience is an endangered species. After a debt contracted by mostly corrupt politicians, that damaged our credit, an Oversight Board from the Congress that controls the budget, a ravaging hurricane that damaged our economy further, a fraudulent energy distribution and transmission consortium from US and Canada that made our electricity bill the most expensive of any jurisdiction in the US, and a massive migration of the land's most young and productive people, we have entered a stage in our history of dispossession of our place in a gigantic gentrifying process, where those gems from the island are ceasing to be for their impoverished inhabitants. I tell you all of this, because I can see you can understand the value of what we have.

[@shirakawanaoya]

Been there twice and man... The best food I've had in a while

[@marcomoreno9906]

Make u wanna dance in your seat and leave you in disbelief that something you’ve eaten many time at other places can taste so different and delicious

[@larentaestamuyalta6132]

Muchacho move to PR, thank you for visit my country 🇵🇷

[@glorisol3805]

It feels like a little piece of paradise! Beautiful! ❤

[@WeirdButCute27]

HAY QUE RICO kRajO!!!!.... Vieques next please..... ❤❤❤❤❤

[@annetten.8667]

Great video! Thanks for sharing ! ❤️🇵🇷

[@rsito965]

These videos made me decide to go home for a visit. Im craving my island ❤❤❤❤

[@Cielolindo1]

Amazing review- and I can’t wait to try- i have not been back to my home in so many years and due to work/life, I haven’t been able to go back. However, I am going and I know I will get emotional once I eat the food as it is our culture- who we are. The people, the ingredients the scenery. Ya mismo voy😭🥰

[@ulisesgonzalez3299]

Tremendous Can’t wait to get there. From Delaware USA

[@charlessmith6688]

Sounds like a great recommendation. I am going to Puerto Rico. This year I will definitely be eating there. Thank you

[@milah2.72]

You’re (food) insane in a great way! My Puerto Rican family and I just watched this video and we’re booking our trip because we HAVE to eat at this restaurant! 😊🙏

[@soccrdud77]

I just came back from El Yunque and I wish I saw your video earlier! I work with kids in NY with farm to table. Will definitely keep this in my pocket for the futures. Saludos y buen prevecho!

[@depthgod7672]

Wanna see this guy travel the globe trying food

[@MsMiracle0428]

Yum yum thank you for your very interesting video from Puerto Rico!!!!😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@DevinaTaina]

I love roasted rabbit they also make a good rabbit empanada that would blow your mind

[@Chavelitavariedad777]

New subscriber. Thanks for share this video. Had to go there when visiting PR.

[@jacquigrippa9329]

Spectacular!!

[@bbarnes8555]

Typical Boricua after a multiple course meal and at night; “I’ll be back with coffee” 😅

[@GarethEats]

Haha, it was strong too!! 😅

[@18USC238]

I will bring the Family to Bacoa for dinner on our next trip to Puerto Rico.

[@noelnunez4918]

Listening the coquis at the end 😢

[@sasha2345]

Next Puerto Rico vacation will definitely go here.