# Puerto Ricans adjust restaurant spending but retain dining out habits

2026 ASORE study finds Puerto Ricans budget carefully but still value social dining.

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The EAT 2026 consumer dining study was presented on an unspecified Thursday by ASORE, conducted by Gaither with 1023 Puerto Rican adult respondents surveyed 14 August to 25 September 2026. [^1]

80% of survey respondents stated they may reduce restaurant visits if economic conditions worsen further. [^2][^3] 92% of survey respondents rated Puerto Rico's economic situation as regular or bad, 71% stated personal expenses are higher than one year prior. [^4][^5][^6]

## What this stands on

1. The EAT 2026 consumer dining study was presented on an unspecified Thursday by ASORE, conducted by Gaither with 1023 Puerto Rican adult respondents surveyed 14 August to 25 September 2026. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
2. 80% of survey respondents stated they may reduce restaurant visits if economic conditions worsen further. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. 89% of survey respondents consider restaurant visits with family or friends an important social opportunity. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
4. 92% of survey respondents rated Puerto Rico's economic situation as regular or bad, 71% stated personal expenses are higher than one year prior. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
5. 71% of respondents reported their personal expenses are higher than they were one year prior. (El Nuevo Día, News)
6. 92% of surveyed Puerto Rican respondents rated the local economy as regular or bad, an increase of 9 percentage points from the prior year survey. (El Nuevo Día, News)

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