I was on my first trip to PR last year ... Love it! visited the pork highway twice ... food was amazing but for me it was all about the people..... I fell in love with their culture... Will be back many more times.
Mike Chen I am so happy right now practically dancing of joy. So delighted that you enjoy our Lechon. And of course our mofongo. Thanks Mike. Next visit please visit other places of the Island like La Guancha en Ponce. La Pesquera en Lajas. And there's so much more. Hope you enjoy your stay with Christine. Take care.
Mano, de verdad que la comida de ustedes se ve espectacular, cuando pueda trataré de visitar la isla, y comer todo lo que pueda, demasiado bueno se ve todo, la comida, el paisaje, la gente, todo todo, Dios bendiga su tierra.
The thing wrapped in a banana leaf is actually called a pastele... a tamale is more Mexican and made with corn. We love to eat during the holidays but you can eat all year round if wanted to. It's soo hard to find the ingredients to make the food from my culture
Everyone noticed the tamale / empanada mistake; but missed the Dad joke at the 1st lechon spot: 'ay no lo matas' had me cracking up 🤣 puro boricua humor 🇵🇷
Finally another Puerto Rico video. My puerto rican soul was screaming when you said tamale instead of pastel or pasteles xD but it's okay many people call it that the first time they see it. Hope to see some more videos from this trip.
@@minlui2752 crazy fans? Because he said an extreme difference in food? Shows your lack of knowledge and judgement to our culture. Talmales are even made out of the same ingredients. That's why it's important. We want Mikey to love what we have knowing what it is. You cant compare a tamale with a pastel because they arent the same. We want him to see the new item he tried. You are crazy homie.
I have been to PR at least 300 times. I lived on St. Thomas for 15 years. I have had lechon many many times. It is one of my favorite PR dishes. I also love pernil.
I haven't been in PR I'm 29 years! I was born there and my dad has kept the Lechón legacy alive in our household. He's a butcher and has a roaster spit in the backyard. The food will always keep me connected to my roots. Thank you for appreciating our cuisine and culture.
Hope you get the chance to go soon.. your soul needs it… trust me you will feel something special when you are in the Island, even if you can’t describe it! Saludos 😊✌🏻🇵🇷
I love the kindness and hospitality that seems to be rampant there! Helps restore faith in humanity! Love that and your channel! Wishing you and Christine many great things in the upcoming year!
Most places that have nothing offer everything to strangers it’s a common thing for people in hardship to be way more giving and compassionate than people who aren’t. We have become way to comfy in life.
@@stronghandhanson I agree! I think that ungratitude and ungratefulness are so regretfully common in a more plentiful environment. So nice to see people who are not only so giving but also grateful!
I was trying not to get angry but um that's not a tamale that's called a pasteles but all things aside thank you for being one of a few major content creators representing Puerto Rico's food, people and its beautiful island 🇵🇷. Thank you so much I hope you'll be able to go back there some day🙏🤗
CORRECTION Mike; That was NOT Tamales “with shredded pork inside.” It is actually a dish called “Pasteles,” and you can get it with pork or chicken inside. It’s also made with green bananas or yuca. It has no corn base whatsoever. It’s also great with Hot sauce 😁 I’m glad you enjoyed the food in Puerto Rico, and I encourage you to try a pastel the way it should be eaten and appreciated. It’s quite good. Thank you for visiting PR, and sharing the experience. I was wondering when you might possibly come to Puerto Rico, and you made my day, by watching this video 😍
CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEOS BY CHANCE AND FIRST 3 THAT SHOWED UP INCLUDING THIS WERE ABOUT PUERTO RICO. 🇵🇷👏🙌 I'M PUERTORRICAN RAISED AND LIVING IN THE ISLAND AND THIS RUTA DEL LECHÓN IS ABOUT 3 MINUTES FROM ME. IS ONE OF THE FAVORITE PLACES FOR LOCALS AND TOURIST. 100% RECOMMEND IT. A LOT OF GOOD FOOD TO ENJOY THERE. THANKS FOR SHARING WITH THE WORLD SOME OF OUR CULTURE.💙
Again Thank You Chef for gave Us the opportunitty to present Our Cuisine with such Good Vibes. I am from Ponce and You have to visit the South and South West of the Island because You do not see everything and the best yet. At the Whole Island We know how to cook not only Seafood and Pork but a good selection of choices. Thank You to make Us the Puertorrican feel more proud and "Incháo" inside happiness. You are Welcome here Papá.
Seeing that delicious, crispy pork made me wonder what the connection is between this Puerto Rican lechon and Filipino lechon. They look remarkably similar. There must be a common Spanish culinary connection of some kind. Amazing food, indeed!
You came to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 You tried the food. You would never forget about the taste. Welcome. A humble hug from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷❤️🦋🤗🦋🌎🌍🌙🦋 Bendiciones Salud abundancias y alegrías.
Had to pause to collect myself when you called the pastele a tamale! My Puerto Rican side was screaming at you but my Asian side said, "Relax! He didn't know!" Keep up the good work man. Love your videos!
@@minlui2752 you commented on everyone’s pastele comment, you should stop! “too many same comment” 😂 Plus if you don’t like, move on and don’t read it 🤷♂️
Its crazy to think me and my wife have watched all your videos and here we are, eagerly awaiting more. Keep up the amazing tours Mike. Makes us want to travel some day!
This video brings back memories of my grandfather who roasted pig in his back yard and then made blood sausage. I miss him so much and his cooking. Thank you for your videos.
Mike I been a big fan of you since I can remember I always watch your videos going all over the world I never miss one but the only thing is everytime I watch your videos I need to have a plate of food with me because men looking at all that food make me super hungry it made me happy when u visit our Island it made me happy thank you
It's amazing to know that Puerto Rico and Philippines have something in common when it comes to roasted pig. Lechon is Lechon, that's it. If you love pork, then you'll love the Lechon.
That hot sauce is called Pique! Family tradition we still make this around Christmas time. Not gonna lie tho he's Pique looked really good 👍. Shout out my fellow Puerto Ricans!
Nice……Que viva Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!!! That’s not a tamale! It’s a pastel and we eat it with ketchup or ketchup and hot sauce! I suggest you try the Chinese food there and hit Piñones and La Guancha!!! Also make your way to El platano Loco. Enjoy that beautiful island and make sure you go all over, there is delicious food everywhere not only San Juan!
"we eat it with ketchup or ketchup and hot sauce" This is basically the equivalent of "pineapple on pizza" in Puerto Rico. Some people swear by it but a lot of people will boo you to all hell.
So happy that your happy!!!🤗 Christmas time is the best time to visit and eat our traditional foods. Hopefully you get to see the rest of the beautiful island 🇵🇷
The guava and cheese combination is a popular flavor here in Brazil too. We call it Romeu e Julieta (Romeo and Juliet). Its made with Goiabada (a really sweet guava kind of candy) and, normally, Queijo Minas (Minas Cheese, Minas representing the name of the State that the cheese is produced)
I’m super happy you brought up ag1. I was just looking at that and debating about buying it. I really respect that you really try it out before giving us a heads up, it’s always a hassle when traveling and bringing all of my vitamins, that formula and solution makes it so easy! I will definitely buy it now and always love your videos! I’ve been here for awhile watching your videos and I’m always super excited when I get the notifications!
Next time when you go to Puerto Rico, try Puerto Rican foods from different parts of the island as well as non-tourist areas. Downtown Ponce has an amazing ice cream shop. La Guancha in Ponce has amazing food too along with so many other cities of Puerto Rico. I promise you will not regret it.
Before Covid - Every summer my family and friends would throw a block party down at the park while slowly roasting a whole marinated lechon from 4am to Noon. Just drinking beers, listening to music, inflatable water slide castles, slip & slides and a huge ice luge for shots lol Some great times - This video reminded me of those great times that I hope to resume this year
*I just watched the movie about Hector Lavoe again yesterday so this episode is right on time!* 🔥💯🎶 *I visited Puerto Rico years ago. Definitely need to return!* 🐽🐖🐷
Love it you finally went to my island and ate at "La Ruta del Lechón " in my hometown of Cayey. I am glad that you enjoyed your time there and that you will repeat the visit soon my friend. Next time let me know please! 😉❤💋
Thank you for wishing the New Year will be better than the last 2! But I'd say Christine and Mikey had a very special 2021! We're still waiting for the video love story and wedding pictures!
Omg I’m so happyyyy! I’ve been following you for years cuz I love all your content you make it so entertaining and your voice relaxes me. I myself am from Puerto Rico and I find it so amazing that you visited our island and enjoyed our food 🥰🥰🥰
Omg when I last went to Puerto Rico the roads were so much smaller but the pork and food housing along the road were all amazing...lol he called a Pastelles a tamale....so funny
@@fireflower1549 so a tamale is made with corn and filled with meat and/or cheese and you steam it to cook it. A pastel is made with plantains or a mix of root vegetables with achiote in the masa then you fill it with meat either pork or chicken that has been stewed with different spices and veggies. The filled masa is wrapped in a plantain leaf and a and a paper (I forgot the name) and to cook it you boil it. And it's DELICIOUS
@@fireflower1549 you need to taste it to understand. And also it's like saying coke and Dr Pepper is the same. Both are sodas but they are not the same
After watching and enjoying your awesome videos for years, you come to my home! I’m so glad! Enjoy your stay in the beautiful isla del encanto! Thank you for visiting us, Mikey!
So happy to you enjoy our food and happy to see my little island pulling its weight in the world of food, like we have been for a long time. I’m so homesick now, AND home hungry, I hope you get to try Alcapurrias, puertorican fried tacos and relleno de papa. All super iconic, all friggin delicious. And for the sweet options I recommend arroz dulce, and tembleque, can’t go wrong with that, but maybe those are more countryside Puerto Rico dishes now that I think about it. Oh man, I just thought of even more food, tripletas, chily (it’s actually a sandwich mostly sold from food trucks) pastelillo de chapin, coco and/or guava. Guineito en escabeche, mollejas, and my personal favorite which I seriously think is right up your alley, it’s called “Granito”it’s actually rare to find being sold on the street, but it’s white rice, shaped into like a palm sized almond, and then fried, soft white rice on the inside, golden brown on the outside. Alright that’s it!! I’m taking a little trip back home!
Loved that you featured P.R. Krispy Kream! 🍩 Can't pass up those Queso y Guayaba donuts! P.R. is a Nutella lovers paradise. The crunchy sound of the "cuerito" /lechon skin is delicious ASMR 🤤 Awesome video as always and BUEN PROVECHO on your next food adventures!
I'm glad that you visited my island and tasted our food and loved it. I hope you didn't forget to try the desserts and sandwiches and also fresh tropical fruits 😋 😁👍.
Divine Swine for the win!!! With every bite you took, I was salivating! Once again thank you for taking us with you! There are people when they eat, watching them makes us hungry. Imagining how the food would taste and wishing i was there to indulge and appreciate food like you. Instead, im headed to the kitchen... damn.
Everytime I see one of Mike Chen's video, I want to by plane tickets and travel the world to taste culinary specialties. That Pork skin crunch? I felt it through my bones. mmmmm yummy
Thanks for visiting my homeland. I’m in the Philippines right now stuck because of this pandemic otherwise I’d be in Florida. Glad you enjoyed the food and people. Come back soon.
Which lechon do like better? Filipinos swear up and down their lechon is the best in the world. But they are seasoned and prepped completely differently.
OMG Mikey you are one of my fave foodie vloggers. My mouth start to water when you start eating good stuffs like lechon, tamales etc. All my fave foods 💕👌👍
The way Mike describes food is cathartic on its own but looking at that lechón skin was just the overkill for me 🤣🤣🤣 I didn’t realize I was drooling the whole time
Oh my god!! At 6:48 I knew that pork was so good with that crunch! The music was slapping too. I can’t wait to go back to PR this spring! Am taking my Kiddos to enjoy our culture for the first time.
6:40 playing Monchy y Alexandra. Havent heard that song in like 15 years. I was watching the video around my sister. She instantly started singing along lol.
Awesome Puerto Rico, would like to visit there one day but seeing you there will do for now~ Can't wait to see places you will go in Florida as well~ :D
And they’re a different food altogether. Pasteles are made of green banana and they’re delicious though I could tell from the moment he showed that one it doesn’t compare to the real deal from grandma’s kitchen. Families often gather with the grandma around a big table to make them. It was a family ordeal when I was a kid.
Dude love your videos, I’m Puerto Rican I can’t tell you much I miss gorging myself on lechón, rice and beans. Next time your there try piñones, that’s sweet plantains with ground beef, it’s like a Puerto Rican lasagna, it very good. That mofongo with shrimp had me salivating, it’s been a long time since I’ve had it. Goodness gracious, also you can try buñuelos, that’s like a little donut ball with syrup, very good as a pastry. There’s many other things you can try while visiting. Keep ‘em up!!!👍👍👍👍
Thank you for visiting my country and I’m really happy you enjoyed it 😊 you can come to Puerto Rico anytime you want 🙌🏻🇵🇷 ps. It’s not a tamale is a pastel 😅 we still love you tho.
After watching this video I think you might be right, this food looked incredible my mouth was watering the whole time. I’m jealous you get to eat this type of food whenever you want!
The food that you had wrapped in banana leaves is not a tamale. It is called a pastel.. tamales are from Mexico and parts of South America.. makes me very very happy to see that you loved our food and that you went out there putting us on the map as other foodies have put us on the map as well. I remember when we went to visit my grandmother we went to KFC and they were selling tostones 💪😎
Ooooh I am soooo hungry right now and this looks delicious!! We get this for Christmas and New Year’s and I can’t get enough of it!!! I love the skin and the ribs, it’s a wonderful thing to have on the holidays, it’s expensive but oh so good!! 😊
Shout out to all the Puerto Ricans! Amazing people, culture and food. Love from Canada
And we appreciate you as well brother. PR but currently residing in Buffalo ny. 💙
Thank you my man ✌🏼
Love for you too bro, i was born in Canada but now i live in PR ❤️
Thank you ♥️
Thank you 🙏🏽🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷. All love
I was on my first trip to PR last year ... Love it! visited the pork highway twice ... food was amazing but for me it was all about the people..... I fell in love with their culture... Will be back many more times.
Mike Chen I am so happy right now practically dancing of joy. So delighted that you enjoy our Lechon. And of course our mofongo. Thanks Mike. Next visit please visit other places of the Island like La Guancha en Ponce. La Pesquera en Lajas. And there's so much more. Hope you enjoy your stay with Christine. Take care.
you're awesome!
Who doesn't love Lechon?!?! Does that human exist????
Mano, de verdad que la comida de ustedes se ve espectacular, cuando pueda trataré de visitar la isla, y comer todo lo que pueda, demasiado bueno se ve todo, la comida, el paisaje, la gente, todo todo, Dios bendiga su tierra.
The thing wrapped in a banana leaf is actually called a pastele... a tamale is more Mexican and made with corn. We love to eat during the holidays but you can eat all year round if wanted to. It's soo hard to find the ingredients to make the food from my culture
Anyone else having a déjà vu moment with this comment? I feel like another lechon owner also commented on a mikes video like this…
Gracias por venir a PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 Y PROBAR NUESTRA GASTRONOMÍA. 🙏🏻🇵🇷
Puerto Rico la sangre me llama
Everyone noticed the tamale / empanada mistake; but missed the Dad joke at the 1st lechon spot: 'ay no lo matas' had me cracking up 🤣 puro boricua humor 🇵🇷
Finally another Puerto Rico video. My puerto rican soul was screaming when you said tamale instead of pastel or pasteles xD but it's okay many people call it that the first time they see it. Hope to see some more videos from this trip.
Stop, too many same comments!!!!!
@@minlui2752 he can says hat he wants, stop gatekeeping.
Same, not even Puerto Rican, pero by association.... I SCREAMED "THEY'RE NOT THE SAME!!"
@@hisaffliction8thms Mikey Chen unfortunately seems to attract a lot of crazy fans!!!!!!!!
@@minlui2752 crazy fans? Because he said an extreme difference in food? Shows your lack of knowledge and judgement to our culture. Talmales are even made out of the same ingredients. That's why it's important. We want Mikey to love what we have knowing what it is. You cant compare a tamale with a pastel because they arent the same. We want him to see the new item he tried. You are crazy homie.
I have been to PR at least 300 times. I lived on St. Thomas for 15 years. I have had lechon many many times. It is one of my favorite PR dishes. I also love pernil.
I haven't been in PR I'm 29 years! I was born there and my dad has kept the Lechón legacy alive in our household. He's a butcher and has a roaster spit in the backyard. The food will always keep me connected to my roots. Thank you for appreciating our cuisine and culture.
You’re due for a visit to your island. I hope I can make it out there one day soon
Hope you get the chance to go soon.. your soul needs it… trust me you will feel something special when you are in the Island, even if you can’t describe it! Saludos 😊✌🏻🇵🇷
Then you are Puerto Rican, Not a hybrid!
It is so satisfying to see when individuals of other cultures truly enjoy the food, I loved just watching you eat 😂🤣
I love the kindness and hospitality that seems to be rampant there! Helps restore faith in humanity! Love that and your channel! Wishing you and Christine many great things in the upcoming year!
Most places that have nothing offer everything to strangers it’s a common thing for people in hardship to be way more giving and compassionate than people who aren’t. We have become way to comfy in life.
Puerto Ricans are always friendly
@@stronghandhanson I agree! I think that ungratitude and ungratefulness are so regretfully common in a more plentiful environment. So nice to see people who are not only so giving but also grateful!
I was trying not to get angry but um that's not a tamale that's called a pasteles but all things aside thank you for being one of a few major content creators representing Puerto Rico's food, people and its beautiful island 🇵🇷. Thank you so much I hope you'll be able to go back there some day🙏🤗
been to PR 4 times got to be one of the best places to go for a vacation amazing people and a beautiful country
CORRECTION Mike; That was NOT Tamales “with shredded pork inside.” It is actually a dish called “Pasteles,” and you can get it with pork or chicken inside. It’s also made with green bananas or yuca. It has no corn base whatsoever. It’s also great with Hot sauce 😁 I’m glad you enjoyed the food in Puerto Rico, and I encourage you to try a pastel the way it should be eaten and appreciated. It’s quite good. Thank you for visiting PR, and sharing the experience. I was wondering when you might possibly come to Puerto Rico, and you made my day, by watching this video 😍
❤🇵🇷❤🇵🇷❤🇵🇷❤🇵🇷❤
CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEOS BY CHANCE AND FIRST 3 THAT SHOWED UP INCLUDING THIS WERE ABOUT PUERTO RICO.
🇵🇷👏🙌
I'M PUERTORRICAN RAISED AND LIVING IN THE ISLAND AND THIS RUTA DEL LECHÓN IS ABOUT 3 MINUTES FROM ME.
IS ONE OF THE FAVORITE PLACES FOR LOCALS AND TOURIST.
100% RECOMMEND IT.
A LOT OF GOOD FOOD TO ENJOY THERE.
THANKS FOR SHARING WITH THE WORLD SOME OF OUR CULTURE.💙
watching this guy enjoying and describing food is one of the best things i've seen on youtube. much love from PR
Again Thank You Chef for gave Us the opportunitty to present Our Cuisine with such Good Vibes. I am from Ponce and You have to visit the South and South West of the Island because You do not see everything and the best yet. At the Whole Island We know how to cook not only Seafood and Pork but a good selection of choices. Thank You to make Us the Puertorrican feel more proud and "Incháo" inside happiness. You are Welcome here Papá.
Seeing that delicious, crispy pork made me wonder what the connection is between this Puerto Rican lechon and Filipino lechon. They look remarkably similar. There must be a common Spanish culinary connection of some kind. Amazing food, indeed!
Yes their is actually! Both counties were ruled by Spain for some time. We probably share the Lechon from there
Bingo= España
@@kalebortiz8954 I lived in Spain for a few years and I never saw lechon. Plenty of pork, but not lechon.
We both inherited the practice from the Spaniards.
La ignorancia de tu historia filipina......
I freaking love PR nicest most generous people I’ve ever met on vacation.
No kidding!!!woah!
I swear to god it seems like mike meaningfully post his videos whenever we are about to eat.
Yep, it's a Conspiracy!!!
You came to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 You tried the food. You would never forget about the taste. Welcome. A humble hug from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷❤️🦋🤗🦋🌎🌍🌙🦋 Bendiciones Salud abundancias y alegrías.
Had to pause to collect myself when you called the pastele a tamale! My Puerto Rican side was screaming at you but my Asian side said, "Relax! He didn't know!" Keep up the good work man. Love your videos!
He could at least ask or researched instead of assumed tho.
@@enniling3883 True but it is what it is. I'm sure from reading the comments section that he knows now and that's what matters.
Stop, too many same comments!!!!!
Lol was wondering what his thoughts were about the pastele. It’s so good, especially paired with some gandule rice.
@@minlui2752 you commented on everyone’s pastele comment, you should stop! “too many same comment” 😂
Plus if you don’t like, move on and don’t read it 🤷♂️
Its crazy to think me and my wife have watched all your videos and here we are, eagerly awaiting more. Keep up the amazing tours Mike. Makes us want to travel some day!
How the hell does this guy have so much muscle even though he eats sooooo much .
I’m impressed by his metabolism
He had a video of his workout regimen
Oh yeah!!! U hit one of the best places for food!! Guavate is amazing!! Expensive but worth it!! So happy for u and christine!!
This video brings back memories of my grandfather who roasted pig in his back yard and then made blood sausage. I miss him so much and his cooking. Thank you for your videos.
Mike I been a big fan of you since I can remember I always watch your videos going all over the world I never miss one but the only thing is everytime I watch your videos I need to have a plate of food with me because men looking at all that food make me super hungry it made me happy when u visit our Island it made me happy thank you
It's amazing to know that Puerto Rico and Philippines have something in common when it comes to roasted pig. Lechon is Lechon, that's it. If you love pork, then you'll love the Lechon.
¿ Eres filipino? Saludos de un boricua?
That hot sauce is called Pique! Family tradition we still make this around Christmas time. Not gonna lie tho he's Pique looked really good 👍. Shout out my fellow Puerto Ricans!
We love your videos and I'm so glad you made it to my home!! You rock!
I'm sooooo HAPPY that finally you visit my BEAUTIFUL Island of Puerto Rico. I'm great full that you had an amazing experience. 🥰
These pigs look absolutely amazing. I bet the taste was out of this world. Thanks for sharing.
Nice……Que viva Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!!! That’s not a tamale! It’s a pastel and we eat it with ketchup or ketchup and hot sauce! I suggest you try the Chinese food there and hit Piñones and La Guancha!!! Also make your way to El platano Loco. Enjoy that beautiful island and make sure you go all over, there is delicious food everywhere not only San Juan!
Thank you. I was gonna say the same thing.
Pique(PR hot sauce)is the best!
I was going to say the same thing, it’s not a tamale it’s a pastele, but you beat me to it.
"we eat it with ketchup or ketchup and hot sauce"
This is basically the equivalent of "pineapple on pizza" in Puerto Rico. Some people swear by it but a lot of people will boo you to all hell.
Seriously man, I laughed when he called it a tamale, haha. Give me some pique!
So happy that your happy!!!🤗 Christmas time is the best time to visit and eat our traditional foods. Hopefully you get to see the rest of the beautiful island 🇵🇷
Not gonna lie. As a long time fan, my dream was watching you try our food 🇵🇷 I’m so happy you enjoyed it ❤️
Igual!!! 🤗🤣🥰🇵🇷
Yo también 😂🇵🇷
Yesss!! PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷
LA ISLA DEL ENCANTO ❤
The guava and cheese combination is a popular flavor here in Brazil too. We call it Romeu e Julieta (Romeo and Juliet). Its made with Goiabada (a really sweet guava kind of candy) and, normally, Queijo Minas (Minas Cheese, Minas representing the name of the State that the cheese is produced)
In Puerto Rico we use cream cheese and guava paste, for a lot of pastry dishes.
It's always good to see him in times like this. I enjoy your work and reviews Mikey. Thanks for making the lock down easy for me.
I’m super happy you brought up ag1. I was just looking at that and debating about buying it. I really respect that you really try it out before giving us a heads up, it’s always a hassle when traveling and bringing all of my vitamins, that formula and solution makes it so easy! I will definitely buy it now and always love your videos! I’ve been here for awhile watching your videos and I’m always super excited when I get the notifications!
Next time when you go to Puerto Rico, try Puerto Rican foods from different parts of the island as well as non-tourist areas. Downtown Ponce has an amazing ice cream shop. La Guancha in Ponce has amazing food too along with so many other cities of Puerto Rico. I promise you will not regret it.
Puerto Rico it's a beautiful place! Hope one day to visit 😁
Before Covid - Every summer my family and friends would throw a block party down at the park while slowly roasting a whole marinated lechon from 4am to Noon. Just drinking beers, listening to music, inflatable water slide castles, slip & slides and a huge ice luge for shots lol
Some great times - This video reminded me of those great times that I hope to resume this year
*I just watched the movie about Hector Lavoe again yesterday so this episode is right on time!* 🔥💯🎶 *I visited Puerto Rico years ago. Definitely need to return!* 🐽🐖🐷
saludos .Puerto rico cayey en guavate super bueno lechon🍹🍛 me encanta
Puerto Rico is a lovely place. Beautiful scenery if you get outside of San Juan.
Really!? Omg!! This is news to me 👨🦽
I'am so happy you came!!! Got surprise. I was waiting foor this so much. Thanks for coming and enjoying the whole experience.
Love it you finally went to my island and ate at "La Ruta del Lechón " in my hometown of Cayey. I am glad that you enjoyed your time there and that you will repeat the visit soon my friend. Next time let me know please! 😉❤💋
¡El cuerito del lechón! It's the best thing ever! The crunchy bites os chicharrón. I'm dying of envy!
Literally one of my favorite places on the planet! The pork there, and chicken is the best I've ever had!
Thank you for wishing the New Year will be better than the last 2! But I'd say Christine and Mikey had a very special 2021! We're still waiting for the video love story and wedding pictures!
Omg I’m so happyyyy! I’ve been following you for years cuz I love all your content you make it so entertaining and your voice relaxes me. I myself am from Puerto Rico and I find it so amazing that you visited our island and enjoyed our food 🥰🥰🥰
You must smoke some really good stuff to want a pizza after all that pork! I'm jellyus
Love it 🥰 I’m glad you made anothe video from my beautiful island Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
I am soooo happy you came over!!! Hope you come back there is so much more to see on the island.
Im glad that you love our pork and seafood hope you come back soon and try other great food in our island.
Omg when I last went to Puerto Rico the roads were so much smaller but the pork and food housing along the road were all amazing...lol he called a Pastelles a tamale....so funny
I'm so happy to see you trying out our food 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 I laughed so hard when you called the Pastel a tamale 🤣🤣🤣🤣 They're similar but our is a pastel
What is difference?
I read your comment before video. I laughed when he said Tamale. I knew that the part you lost it. 😄🤣😂😆
@@fireflower1549 so a tamale is made with corn and filled with meat and/or cheese and you steam it to cook it. A pastel is made with plantains or a mix of root vegetables with achiote in the masa then you fill it with meat either pork or chicken that has been stewed with different spices and veggies. The filled masa is wrapped in a plantain leaf and a and a paper (I forgot the name) and to cook it you boil it. And it's DELICIOUS
@@nicolefigueroa4125 sounds like icewater and regular water to me.
@@fireflower1549 you need to taste it to understand. And also it's like saying coke and Dr Pepper is the same. Both are sodas but they are not the same
You've done it again Mr Chen! kids just gone to bed, see this little beauty of a video pop up right in time! That Food looked incredible!! XXx
You don't share Mikey Chen with your children? I'm calling social services, that's downright abuse.
After watching and enjoying your awesome videos for years, you come to my home! I’m so glad! Enjoy your stay in the beautiful isla del encanto! Thank you for visiting us, Mikey!
Que Rico! Mi Puerto Rico! Ay Bendito!
Thank you for coming to my island and showing so much respect! Appreciate you so much
So happy to you enjoy our food and happy to see my little island pulling its weight in the world of food, like we have been for a long time. I’m so homesick now, AND home hungry, I hope you get to try Alcapurrias, puertorican fried tacos and relleno de papa. All super iconic, all friggin delicious. And for the sweet options I recommend arroz dulce, and tembleque, can’t go wrong with that, but maybe those are more countryside Puerto Rico dishes now that I think about it. Oh man, I just thought of even more food, tripletas, chily (it’s actually a sandwich mostly sold from food trucks) pastelillo de chapin, coco and/or guava. Guineito en escabeche, mollejas, and my personal favorite which I seriously think is right up your alley, it’s called “Granito”it’s actually rare to find being sold on the street, but it’s white rice, shaped into like a palm sized almond, and then fried, soft white rice on the inside, golden brown on the outside. Alright that’s it!! I’m taking a little trip back home!
AWESOME, HAPPY YOU ENJOY OUR PEOPLE, OUR CULTURE, AND OUR FOOD...
Loved that you featured P.R. Krispy Kream! 🍩 Can't pass up those Queso y Guayaba donuts! P.R. is a Nutella lovers paradise. The crunchy sound of the "cuerito" /lechon skin is delicious ASMR 🤤 Awesome video as always and BUEN PROVECHO on your next food adventures!
I'm glad that you visited my island and tasted our food and loved it. I hope you didn't forget to try the desserts and sandwiches and also fresh tropical fruits 😋 😁👍.
Divine Swine for the win!!! With every bite you took, I was salivating! Once again thank you for taking us with you! There are people when they eat, watching them makes us hungry. Imagining how the food would taste and wishing i was there to indulge and appreciate food like you. Instead, im headed to the kitchen... damn.
Everytime I see one of Mike Chen's video, I want to by plane tickets and travel the world to taste culinary specialties. That Pork skin crunch? I felt it through my bones. mmmmm yummy
Thanks for visiting my homeland. I’m in the Philippines right now stuck because of this pandemic otherwise I’d be in Florida. Glad you enjoyed the food and people. Come back soon.
Which lechon do like better? Filipinos swear up and down their lechon is the best in the world. But they are seasoned and prepped completely differently.
I jumped out of what I was watching so fast! I’m so glad you got to visit!
*Luxurious! 🥰 🥰 I love how you appreciate and admire the food and that makes it even more delicious^^*
I can’t believe you are not on a TV show by now , LOVE YOU ❤️😋❤️
OMG Mikey you are one of my fave foodie vloggers. My mouth start to water when you start eating good stuffs like lechon, tamales etc. All my fave foods 💕👌👍
Man that lechon bite was BUSSING!!
Just got done watching the Hershey park tour video and now another one keep up the videos man we love you
Puerto Rico!!!!!!!!
Isla del Encanto 🇵🇷
The way Mike describes food is cathartic on its own but looking at that lechón skin was just the overkill for me 🤣🤣🤣 I didn’t realize I was drooling the whole time
And thx 4 biggin up Puerto Rican Cuisine. Blessings 2 u n Familia! Healthy 2023!!!
That guava and cheese donut from Krispy Kreme in PR is one of my favorite foods ever 😩👍💖🍩.
I have followed you for over 4 years now it’s so cool to have you In my hometown!!
Dude you are *killing* me. I haven’t been home to Puerto Rico in 2 years and I am dying for some authentic lechon!
Great video! Glad you enjoyed your visit to PR and had all the lechon you wanted! 🍾
12:52 If that bee stung you, this dish would've been called the "Pork Highway to Hell"
Oh my god!! At 6:48 I knew that pork was so good with that crunch! The music was slapping too. I can’t wait to go back to PR this spring! Am taking my Kiddos to enjoy our culture for the first time.
the pork rib is my favorite part of a lechon. watching this while eating lecho kawali and luo si fen :D
6:40 playing Monchy y Alexandra. Havent heard that song in like 15 years. I was watching the video around my sister. She instantly started singing along lol.
Awesome Puerto Rico, would like to visit there one day but seeing you there will do for now~ Can't wait to see places you will go in Florida as well~ :D
Thank you I miss my Puerto Rico so much I just visited on this video ❤️🇵🇷
Not Puerto Rican but grew up with the food. As soon as he said tamale I said, let me check the comment section. 😆
I haven't being back to my country in 30 years watching you made me feel to go for vacation missed my food.
Here in PR they are called pasteles, not tamales!😜
And they’re a different food altogether. Pasteles are made of green banana and they’re delicious though I could tell from the moment he showed that one it doesn’t compare to the real deal from grandma’s kitchen. Families often gather with the grandma around a big table to make them. It was a family ordeal when I was a kid.
Stop, too many same comments!!!!!
@@minlui2752 Ya literally comment this to much as well
Came here to say that
whats the difference between them?
I love my little isla!! Thank you for making videos and showing the world what out people have to offer ❤
34secs ago.. wow!!! This is the fastest react/watch I've done.. so excited to get a notif from Strictly Dumpling & Mikey Chen!
Get a life
This is my 2nd time watching!!! I’m going to PR and am taking notes 💛💛💛
That pork looked so crispy and juicy ..I need that in my life lol great video Mikey ..x🥰❤️
We gotta pray about it
Dude love your videos, I’m Puerto Rican I can’t tell you much I miss gorging myself on lechón, rice and beans. Next time your there try piñones, that’s sweet plantains with ground beef, it’s like a Puerto Rican lasagna, it very good. That mofongo with shrimp had me salivating, it’s been a long time since I’ve had it. Goodness gracious, also you can try buñuelos, that’s like a little donut ball with syrup, very good as a pastry. There’s many other things you can try while visiting. Keep ‘em up!!!👍👍👍👍
YEEEEEEES!! Finally you came to Puerto Rico!!!🎉🇵🇷
The best place on earth to eat crunchy pork. Nobody does it better than our island!!!
Thank you for visiting my country and I’m really happy you enjoyed it 😊 you can come to Puerto Rico anytime you want 🙌🏻🇵🇷 ps. It’s not a tamale is a pastel 😅 we still love you tho.
Tears mike tears I’ve been following for a long time waiting for this i wanna cry cause cool to see you there where my blood comes from
Glad to see you enjoy the deliciousness that is Puerto Rican food. I’m my opinion it’s the best food in the world, might be a little biased 😂
After watching this video I think you might be right, this food looked incredible my mouth was watering the whole time. I’m jealous you get to eat this type of food whenever you want!
Mikey calling spicy vinegar hot sauce is the cutest thing
The food that you had wrapped in banana leaves is not a tamale. It is called a pastel.. tamales are from Mexico and parts of South America.. makes me very very happy to see that you loved our food and that you went out there putting us on the map as other foodies have put us on the map as well. I remember when we went to visit my grandmother we went to KFC and they were selling tostones 💪😎
Ooooh I am soooo hungry right now and this looks delicious!! We get this for Christmas and New Year’s and I can’t get enough of it!!! I love the skin and the ribs, it’s a wonderful thing to have on the holidays, it’s expensive but oh so good!! 😊