Vieques, Puerto Rico

Have you ever gone out of the country on vacation and found yourself more interested in where you will eat rather than the sites you will see? This happens to me and my family every time we go on vacation. Eating is the most fun activity for us because we can sit down with a great meal at the end of a busy day and talk about what we did and then top it off with a great dessert. This spring break I vacationed in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Vieques is a small island off the coast of San Juan. As soon as you visit Vieques you “fall in love with the island” (anonymous). The natives are very nice and welcoming but most of the island is made up of retired people who spend their winters in the sun. This is how I came to be in Vieques for my spring break. My cousin’s grandparents are some of these retired peoples and I was lucky enough to snag their house for spring break. My favorite part of Vieques was the food because it was prepared all on the island and was usually something I could not find at home in STL without paying a large price. The first night in Vieques was my favorite because we went to the best restaurant in town, Coconuts. Many feel that “coconuts was the culinary highlight” of their trip in Vieques (TravelmeisterNYC70). There I had the fish and chips which was prepared with their own breading for the outside of the fish. It was the best fish and chips I had ever tasted because of their special blend of spices and breads for the crumbly outside of the fish. The array of dishes at our table was phenomenal. Then we ordered dessert. I had a something that was essentially a cup of chocolate with whip cream on top. I’m not sure what they did, but there was something in the chocolate that made it especially tasty. Throughout the whole time I was there, I was fed well because of the generosity of the natives and their talent at cooking. I can easily say that my whole family was changes by the amazing food and people Vieques had to offer.
For more reviews on Coconuts and other restaurants in Vieques, click here!