November 5, 2026

What Is a Puerto Rican Thanksgiving? Pernil, Arroz con Gandules, and a Table That Keeps Getting Longer

If your idea of Thanksgiving is turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce straight out of the can, a Puerto Rican Thanksgiving might look a little different. And […]

October 1, 2026

What Is a Jibarito? The Puerto Rican Sandwich, with no Bread

If you’ve never had a jibarito before, you might look at the name and wonder what the heck it is. Fair question. A jibarito is a […]

June 7, 2026

Plato de Pernil — Puerto Rican slow-roasted pulled pork with arroz con gandules and mixed greens salad at Phoenix Coqui, Phoenix AZ.

What Is Pernil? The Slow-Roasted Pork Puerto Ricans Make for Every Occasion That Matters

The best seller. The tradition. The dish Juan’s Papa made every Nochebuena. If you have eaten at Phoenix Coqui more than once, you have probably noticed […]