In Puerto Rico, residents eat a sandwich called burripleta that is made with beef, pork or chicken.
But Frances Leon said she wanted to make something different. She decided to put the meat on top of a baked potato and created what she calls “la papleta.”
She piles the baked potatoes or sweet potatoes high with one or a combination of seasoned meats and a variety of toppings the customer can choose from, including cheese, broccoli, lettuce and pico de gallo…