After Hurricane Maria hit the island in 2017, locals initiated a renewed emphasis on farming to create a more sustainable food network (before this, most food staples were shipped in). Today, many more chefs buy directly from local farms, providing support and incorporating fresh-from-the-field ingredients into memorable dishes at casual roadside spots and award-winning dining rooms alike.

Make Hyatt Vacation Club, Dorado, Hacienda del Mar — an oceanfront gem on the Island of Enchantment — your-home-away-from-home. Relax and soak up all the beauty and charm of Puerto Rico as you’re swathed in warm tropical breezes and turquoise waters.

When you’re ready to venture out and explore the surrounding areas, you’ll be tempted by a vast selection of authentic culinary experiences. Here are some must-try restaurants recommended by local experts where the island’s delicious local ingredients travel right from the farm (and in many cases, the sea) to your fork. Regardless of which you choose, be prepared for a legendary meal, irresistible desserts, and friendly camaraderie with locals.

If you think farm-to-table means eating a salad with farm views, this elevated tasting menu served in an urban setting should easily change your mind. A symphony of small dishes — up to 20 in a single meal, each artfully prepared and presented — utilize Puerto Rican flavors and ingredients. Everything from herbs and vegetables to meat and fish is sourced from local purveyors. The procession of jewel-like bites, which can be matched with wine pairings, makes this a perfect location for a celebration dinner (even if you’re just celebrating being on vacation).

Led by talented chef Yashira Vélez, Cocina:Pública offers a menu focused on the dual themes of sustainability and Latin-Caribbean heritage. The menu here is also vegetarian-forward and vegan-friendly, with preparations like vegan trumpet mushroom “scallops” in a potato-leek garlic cream sauce alongside more traditional locally caught fish cooked in coconut and ginger.

The husband-and-wife team behind this San Juan favorite came from the famed Blue Hill Restaurant in New York City. Blue Hill is a pioneer of the upscale farm-to-table movement in the U.S. Meals at the James Beard-award-winning Vianda focus on local ingredients infused with an international flair. Expect dishes such as crab cakes with avocado mousse, shishito peppers, and mango salsa, and be sure to leave room for desserts that highlight local produce, like a burnt caramel custard with cinnamon tuile and caramelized bananas.

Tucked away in the verdant Puerto Rican mountains, Casa Vieja (old house) is a female-chef-led kitchen that celebrates “abuelita (grandma) cuisine,” with a cozy and relaxed dining room. Expect iconic offerings like pernil al caldero with tostones (Puerto Rican pulled pork with fried plantains) and bacalao pastelillos (cod turnovers). Wash it all down with parcha (passionfruit) mojitos or fresh-squeezed juices while you take in the mountain vistas.

Nestled in the countryside, this restaurant is “rustic” by design, but not with the food. A focus on sustainable ingredients highlights both Puerto Rico’s culinary traditions and local crops. Fish, meat, and vegetables are grilled on open wood fires, but don’t expect a barbecue. Dishes might include smoked eggplant with vegetable stew; roasted pumpkin with cashew ricotta and granola; and grilled rabbit served in lettuce wraps.

Make it memorable with a stay that’s rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Located on the spectacular sandy beaches of Puerto Rico, Hacienda del Mar is just over 25 miles outside of historic San Juan.

Luxurious amenities include:

• Direct beach access with sand volleyball court and beach games
• Olympic-size pool, kids’ pool, and two whirlpool spas
• Two tennis courts, a basketball hoop, table tennis, beach volleyball, and fitness center
• Daily activities
• Wi-Fi

Exciting nearby activities include:*

• Catamarans
• Cave exploring
• Deep-sea fishing
• Horseback riding
• Jet skiing
• Kayaking
• Snorkeling
• Windsurfing