El Pegao FAQ: Puerto Rican Food in Orange Park, FL

Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made of fried green plantains mashed with garlic. At El Pegao, mofongo is served with your choice of carne frita, chicken in criolla or garlic sauce, chicharrones de pollo, shrimp, or churrasco steak.

Pegao is the crispy layer of rice that sticks to the bottom of the pot, a favorite in every Puerto Rican home. It gives the restaurant its name and its motto: The Scraping of the Pot.

Yes. Vegetarian options include tostones, maduros, sorullitos with Lelolay sauce, and fried cheese. Ask your server about preparing mofongo without meat.

Yes. El Pegao opens at 9 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and serves a Puerto Rican breakfast menu.

Yes. El Pegao serves piña coladas, margaritas, and Medalla beer, plus Puerto Rican favorites like Coco Rico, tamarind juice, and coconut water.

El Pegao Restaurant is at 2177 Kingsley Ave #13 in Morgran Plaza, Orange Park, FL 32073, in Clay County just south of Jacksonville. The plaza has a free parking lot, and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

El Pegao is open Monday 9 AM to 7 PM, closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM, Friday 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 12 PM to 9 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM.

Yes. El Pegao accepts reservations, which are recommended for large groups. Call (904) 375-1744 to reserve a table. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Yes. El Pegao is a family-owned restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs, and a relaxed atmosphere with Latin music, so it works well for family meals and groups.

El Pegao is family owned by Chef Juan Alameda Rodríguez, who grew up in Sabana Eneas and La Parguera in Lajas, Puerto Rico, and his wife Nordana de la Rosa. They opened the restaurant in Orange Park in July 2021.

Yes. You can order El Pegao online for pickup or delivery through DoorDash. Takeout and curbside pickup are also available by calling (904) 375-1744.

Yes. El Pegao caters parties, family events, office lunches, and holiday celebrations in Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, and the Jacksonville area, including a Puerto Rican Thanksgiving dinner. Call (904) 375-1744 to plan your menu and order size.