Ancestral flavors, rainforest soul.
An immersive causal up scale dining experience inspired by El Yunque — where heritage, nature, and craft converge.
Rooted in tradition, inspired by the rainforest
Yuquibo is more than dining — it is a tribute to Puerto Rico’s ancestral flavors and the living spirit of El Yunque.
Born from the Taíno word for “great land”, Yuquibo weaves together culture, nature, and gastronomy to create an immersive culinary ritual. Each dish reflects our heritage while embracing the richness and vitality of the rainforest.
Brunch & coffee, reimagined
Our brunch celebrates Puerto Rico’s bounty with a modern twist — from cassava-inspired creations to tropical fruits and flavors born of the forest.
Pair it with our signature Yuquibo coffee, crafted with care to honor Puerto Rico’s coffee-growing legacy. Every plate, every sip, is an invitation to connect with the land, the story, and the soul of our island.
Meet the Chef
Chef Jean Gabriel Rodríguez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His culinary journey began with extensive travels through Japan and Asia, where he immersed himself in diverse cultures, experiencing an abundance of ingredients and cuisines that would forever shape his culinary perspective. This foundation of cultural exploration led him to train at the Escuela de Hostelería de Sevilla in Andalucía, Spain, where he refined his craft across Michelin-starred kitchens in Bilbao, San Sebastián, Benicarlo, and Sevilla.
Back on the island, he joined Marmalade Wine Bar in Old San Juan under Chef Peter Schintler, shaping a philosophy where innovation is grounded in respect for ingredients and heritage.
At Yuquibo Cocina Ancestral, Chef Jean Gabriel brings that vision home: ancestral wisdom + modern technique, elevated through a fine-dining lens and rooted in the living spirit of El Yunque. Each plate is composed like a story—subtle, soulful, and deeply connected to the land.