This has been my 3rd El Meson that I have been to on the island in two years of visiting (4th of…read moreyou include an aborted attempt at the Plaza el Caribe location in the food court lol). As mentioned above, we went to the Plaza el Caribe food court location but the menu was very limited so we chose to go to another nearby location. Menu was more extensive, but I was disappointed that they no longer had yuca fries on their menu. I ordered the pavo (turkey) sandwich which was 5.99. It came with their special white queso and a little bit of lettuce and diced tomato. It was a bit dry (needed more mayo) and was skimpy on the pavo. I ordered the natural cut fries and they were really good, but not hot and fresh (1.99 lg). My friend ordered the cubano sandwich and he really enjoyed that along with the corn surrillos (fritters) and a pastel de yuca (yuca soup). I had one surrillo and it was too dry and I tried a spoonful of the soup and it was really tasty. It reminded me of butternut squash soup. Overall, our meals were still good, dining room was very clean (outdoor seating as well), employees were friendly, and the prices are amazing (26.15 total). Parking was very congested and tight (park on the street if you can).

Rubén Sandwich. Best Coffee in Ponce!!!…read moreGreat place. Boricua is very good and very Cuban!

Taco immigrant -- a perfect example of adapting to its environment…read more If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, this may not be your place. But if you're open to a Caribbean twist wrapped in a taco or burrito , it's definitely worth a try. Bold flavors, unexpected combos, and a fun fusion vibe.

The server was friendly, the restaurant was clean. But the chicken was not edible, its has a rubber…read morelike texture. Two entrees included this. Ended up having to pickup food elsewhere. The appetizers were good. Giving three stars for the service.

My family visited 15 restaurants during our stay in Puerto Rico. This was our #1 favorite out of…read moreall of them. It seems odd to call out the sandwich bread in a review but it was sublime. We did ham and cheese and pastrami and I would have to do a side by side with Katz to find out which I prefer. 10/10 ambiance. Not here to criticize lifestyles but a homeless person came in and ordered a sandwich and I would completely do the same in his shoes, that's how solid this place is.

Best sandwiches in Ponce, and Ponce had the best sandwiches on the entire island..... definitely…read morestop by. They have eat in options, but we usually pick it up a meat it elsewhere. The sandwiches are pretty messy so it would be best to eat outside of the car lol. But we have done it, so no judgement. Get a tripleta, pastrami, or carrucho (conch) sandwich, with EVERYTHING on it. Thank me later.

This place has been here for over 25 years. I remember coming here as a kid the chicken is amazing…read more Every time I come back home to Ponce and make sure I come by and get a half a chicken, rice and beans, and plantains. You get a lot of food for the price you're paying definitely worth it so glad they are still in business!

CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer service was the best. We were…read moregreatest by a friendly young woman and young man. They were very patient when trying to decide what to have. The young man made certain everything was to our liking and greeted us as we left. Honestly, more businesses need this sort of customer service!!! AMBIANCE The place has ample seating with big tables and amble space between them. The decor is relaxing and all was clean. Wind blew in and out gently keeping us cool. A fly and a bee were flying around for a bit but they eventually went away. Really not a big deal for us especially considering the excellent food and customer service! FOOD The selection of Puerto Rican food was good. At first it looks like its not a whole lot but great choices of chicken, beef or pork along with several sides to choose from. In the end you have so much of a choice, it's hard to settle on just a few! ;) I had the BBQ pork and it was fresh and delicious! The flavor was rich and was cooked to perfection-not dry! My dad had the beef stew and he was greatly pleased with flavor and freshness as well. Our rice, beans, yucca and maduros were well cooked. This here is a little gem and the prices are good especially considering how much food you get. We had 1/2 left so we'll be having a 2nd meal out of one order each. Two plates and 3 drinks was about $15. In L.A. that gets you one plate and not as fresh and no drink! Lol! They had a great selection of cold drinks. I opted for water & my dad had Malta. RESTROOM They had 2 restrooms in the back that were very clean and properly supplied. I was pleased to see them clean. PARKING Parking is tiny and you have to back out when exiting which can be a bit tricky. But really, not a problem considering what awaits for your belly and taste buds. Nimodo! It is what it is. Still worth it! ;D RECOMMEND I will absolutely recommend this place! Don't expect a 5 star restaurant but you'll get 5 star service & food! So you get a few flies, deal with it coz the food is worth it! If it bothers you that much then take it to go. No worries. I get it. Some may be bothered by that but DON'T miss out on this little gem just because of that! You'll be glad you ate here! ¡Buen provecho! DESERT I would've liked to see a dessert or two. Maybe they had them but I didn't really look nor did I ask. Really, I was too full but I would've had it to go. I'll ask about dessert when we go back!

Mi tienda favorita desde 1996. Y sigue estando igual de hermosa con todo lo que uno necesita para…read moreregalar o quedarselo las artesania los trajes blancos.

The sandwiches are excellent, stuffed with great ingredients. The coffee was as good as coffee…read moregets. Most of the store sells tourist trinkets which is fine, but the restaurant part is very worth it. The menu is very unclear, with limited descriptions only in Spanish. But trust the sandwiches. Always trust the sandwiches. Even if you don't know what you're getting. It'll be good. Service is abrupt, to the point, and confusing for a first timer. All the more reason to go back again after you figure out how it works and what to expect.

Worst Panda Express ever. Rice undercook and hard. Beef hard as a rock. Stay away from this place…read more They didnt have ice, fanta soda small cups. Service was horrible lady was not pleasant to deal with. That should have been my queue to leave. $27 down the drain.

The food here sucks. The employees were nice, and the place was clean. Maybe if the food was better…read morei would come back

Excellent fried chicken with good taste. Krispy fried chicken 100% puertorrican savor.read more

FOOD SUCKED. If you're a tourist and are looking for great food, THIS IS NOT THE PLACE!!! There is…read morenothing Chineese about their Chinese food. They serve tasteless chicken and their Chinese rice is missing all the Chinese ingredients. I stopped here to eat because I was hannoyed (hungry and annoyed)