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I'm working in Ponce this week and was happy to find Yelp Alice and well In Puerto Rico. I searched for the highest rated place close to my hotel and when I got there it was closed. I went to my #2 choice. No such luck!!! Closed as well. So the third times a charm and it certainly held true. The hole in The wall joint I found was a true gem. Everything was a chef creation and made fresh with local ingredients. I was happy to try the mofongo stuffed pork loin. It had a savory sweet sauce unlike anything I've ever had and the thin pork loin was jam packed with sweet mashed plantain. I tried the rice and beans as well and well they were good too, nothing to complain about.
The four stars is for their food which once we got it was wonderful. However, it did take 45 minutes for us to get served. So be warned, don't come here if you're in a hurry. We had been up at the castle and this was only ten minutes away. Your gps should take you right here. We didn't see the small parking lot in front -- which was full anyway --- so we parked along the one way side street and walked back to the restaurant. You have to ring a doorbell and then they buzz you inside. You sit where you wish. The menu is pretty extensive. If you order right, it's not too expensive. So check out the items around $10 if you're on a budget. We got our beverages fairly fast. My husband loves parcha (passion fruit) juice so had some of that. They have a full bar. I ordered their fried chicken chunks (chicarrones de pollo). It came with two sides. I ordered their amarillos (yellow sweet plantains) and white rice with habechuelas (red beans). The chicken was lightly fried and there were various unidentifiable chopped small parts with bones, but it was very very good. The portion of rice and beans was huge. The rice wasn't that hot in temperature but the beans were. The plantains were not as sweet as maduros but I liked them also. My husband ordered a beef stew with rice and beans. The very flavorful stew had chunks of tender beef, potatoes, and carrot in a thick sauce like stock. Once we had our food, we ate quickly and got our check as we were meeting family. Too bad, as we would have wanted to try their flan. It looked good in passing. So, come for the very good food, but plan to dine awhile -- even for a quick lunch.
We weren't starving when we came in, so we only ordered a conch salad cocktail, octopus salad cocktail, and a side of rice and beans. All were good, though not mind blowing. Seafood was fresh and everything was seasoned well. I'd say, 3.5 to 4 stars on the food. Subtract a star for slow service: Service was friendly, but slow. The front door is locked, so you have to ring the bell to be buzzed in. That makes it even more odd that it took long to be seated. We were just buzzed in! You know we're here! After being buzzed in, we stood there for quite some time, looking at the all the empty seats, waiting to be seated or at least get a signal to seat ourselves. After being seated, we just sat there...waiting to receive menus. Food also took some time to arrive, but we weren't bothered by it. Getting someone's attention for the check was another lengthy wait. Now, we're a little bothered, but not too much, not until we received our check. Subtract two stars for mystery pricing: The menu listed the conch cocktail at $8 and the octopus at $7. That should be $15, right? We were charged $19 for both items. When we approached them about it, they said the menu prices were wrong. It's only four dollars, which isn't much, but if you didn't have the time or resources to update menu prices, the server should have at least told us the prices have increased while we were ordering. That would have made it all good! The surprise on the bill, no matter how small, just feels shady.
Finding El Bohio Restaurant was a small challenge since it's hidden between a gas station and a residential area. As soon as you arrive the trick is to push the buzzer to be let in. OK, now that the location is figured out, let's talk about the food. The homemade sangria was so delightful. It wasn't strong but if I had a second glass, I would have been very chill. You could taste the fruit purée that you don't get from store bought sangria. If I hadn't taken the last bit, I would have certainly raised my glass for more. We ordered an appetizer plate which is the closest to homemade tapas that we have found so far in Ponce. As for our main entrees, the churrasco and sea bass are always a great choice, but if you are going for the local Ponce favorites, ask for beef stew, cod fish stew. Overall the experience was great, the closest to home cooked as it comes. And if you're worried about the prep time as others have complained, we had a party of six and several dishes, side dishes and drinks. Our wait was on par with what would be expected, don't worry about those claims of 45 minute waits.
Best kept secret in Ponce P.R. this place deserves 10 stars this establishment has been here since 1960 was told by Lizzie grand daughter to the original owner we started with a traditional carrucho y sorrullitos.........WOW ......... que rico...... my wife ordered Un sancocho. ... (soup) I ordered a steak with onions it was the softest steak ever didn't need a knife to cut it muchas gracias a la chef Marimar Lizzie 's sister I thought it couldn't get any better we were asked if we wanted postre I ordered a flan de coco y cafe there's no words to explain this flan was delicious. .........
2 months ago
Amazing! El servicio excelente, la comida deliciosa y los precios super razonables. Si estás en el área de Ponce te lo recomiendo, no te vas a repetir read more
2 years ago
We wanted a truly local spot to experience some Puerto Rican fare, and this place did not disappoint. They have a lot of tasty options on the menu, so it took us a bit of time to decide. The owner was very patient and friendly as we mulled o er the choices. I settled on the salmon with yellow rice and beans. My friends both had fried chicken with rice and beans. We chowed down and ate everything. That chicken was so crispy, light, and flavorful. My salmon was cooked to perfection, and the yellow rice was delicious. I also had the chance to enjoy a Pina colada, and it was the best. When I had them before, they were never this good. The restaurant is small but has a good amount of tables. So glad we tried this spot. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
7 years ago
I'm working in Ponce this week and was happy to find Yelp Alice and well In Puerto Rico. I searched for the highest rated place close to my hotel and when I got there it was closed. I went to my #2 choice. No such luck!!! Closed as well. So the third times a charm and it certainly held true. The hole in The wall joint I found was a true gem. Everything was a chef creation and made fresh with local ingredients. I was happy to try the mofongo stuffed pork loin. It had a savory sweet sauce unlike anything I've ever had and the thin pork loin was jam packed with sweet mashed plantain. I tried the rice and beans as well and well they were good too, nothing to complain about. read more
The four stars is for their food which once we got it was wonderful. However, it did take 45 minutes for us to get served. So be warned, don't come here if you're in a hurry. We had been up at the castle and this was only ten minutes away. Your gps should take you right here. We didn't see the small parking lot in front -- which was full anyway --- so we parked along the one way side street and walked back to the restaurant. You have to ring a doorbell and then they buzz you inside. You sit where you wish. The menu is pretty extensive. If you order right, it's not too expensive. So check out the items around $10 if you're on a budget. We got our beverages fairly fast. My husband loves parcha (passion fruit) juice so had some of that. They have a full bar. I ordered their fried chicken chunks (chicarrones de pollo). It came with two sides. I ordered their amarillos (yellow sweet plantains) and white rice with habechuelas (red beans). The chicken was lightly fried and there were various unidentifiable chopped small parts with bones, but it was very very good. The portion of rice and beans was huge. The rice wasn't that hot in temperature but the beans were. The plantains were not as sweet as maduros but I liked them also. My husband ordered a beef stew with rice and beans. The very flavorful stew had chunks of tender beef, potatoes, and carrot in a thick sauce like stock. Once we had our food, we ate quickly and got our check as we were meeting family. Too bad, as we would have wanted to try their flan. It looked good in passing. So, come for the very good food, but plan to dine awhile -- even for a quick lunch. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
This was the best food I had in this area. Service was amazing. Ambiance was low key. We had the arañitas, surrullos and we had pork chops with rice and beans. Flavor was amazing, well done. Price was reasonable. Muchas gracias! Will always come back when in Ponce. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
We weren't starving when we came in, so we only ordered a conch salad cocktail, octopus salad cocktail, and a side of rice and beans. All were good, though not mind blowing. Seafood was fresh and everything was seasoned well. I'd say, 3.5 to 4 stars on the food. Subtract a star for slow service: Service was friendly, but slow. The front door is locked, so you have to ring the bell to be buzzed in. That makes it even more odd that it took long to be seated. We were just buzzed in! You know we're here! After being buzzed in, we stood there for quite some time, looking at the all the empty seats, waiting to be seated or at least get a signal to seat ourselves. After being seated, we just sat there...waiting to receive menus. Food also took some time to arrive, but we weren't bothered by it. Getting someone's attention for the check was another lengthy wait. Now, we're a little bothered, but not too much, not until we received our check. Subtract two stars for mystery pricing: The menu listed the conch cocktail at $8 and the octopus at $7. That should be $15, right? We were charged $19 for both items. When we approached them about it, they said the menu prices were wrong. It's only four dollars, which isn't much, but if you didn't have the time or resources to update menu prices, the server should have at least told us the prices have increased while we were ordering. That would have made it all good! The surprise on the bill, no matter how small, just feels shady. read more
7 years ago
Finding El Bohio Restaurant was a small challenge since it's hidden between a gas station and a residential area. As soon as you arrive the trick is to push the buzzer to be let in. OK, now that the location is figured out, let's talk about the food. The homemade sangria was so delightful. It wasn't strong but if I had a second glass, I would have been very chill. You could taste the fruit purée that you don't get from store bought sangria. If I hadn't taken the last bit, I would have certainly raised my glass for more. We ordered an appetizer plate which is the closest to homemade tapas that we have found so far in Ponce. As for our main entrees, the churrasco and sea bass are always a great choice, but if you are going for the local Ponce favorites, ask for beef stew, cod fish stew. Overall the experience was great, the closest to home cooked as it comes. And if you're worried about the prep time as others have complained, we had a party of six and several dishes, side dishes and drinks. Our wait was on par with what would be expected, don't worry about those claims of 45 minute waits. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
11 years ago
Best kept secret in Ponce P.R. this place deserves 10 stars this establishment has been here since 1960 was told by Lizzie grand daughter to the original owner we started with a traditional carrucho y sorrullitos.........WOW ......... que rico...... my wife ordered Un sancocho. ... (soup) I ordered a steak with onions it was the softest steak ever didn't need a knife to cut it muchas gracias a la chef Marimar Lizzie 's sister I thought it couldn't get any better we were asked if we wanted postre I ordered a flan de coco y cafe there's no words to explain this flan was delicious. ......... read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
Great family owned puertorican restaurant. Service is outstanding, friendly staff and delicious food! Affordable prices and good portions. The variety is excellent! Surullitos and alcapurrias are amazing.. Don't forget to ask for their homemade "pique" (hot sauce)! read more
4 years ago
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9 years ago
Delicious food! Everything was marinated, well seasoned and not over/under cooked - lots of love in the food. See pictures. Will definitely go back before we go home. Great relaxed atmosphere. Great service - friendly and professional. Comfortable seating. Offstreet parking right out front. We liked the security door but didn't see any activity to warrant it while we were there. We went 7:30 - 9pm on a Saturday night. read more
8 years ago
9 years ago
7 years ago
11 years ago
Typical Puertorican dishes with excellent taste. All dishes taste as you expect, every time. The dish "chuletas caccan" is excellent. They serve codfish with native legumes and you will not be disappointed. read more
10 years ago
10 years ago
Absolutely the best restaurant we've ever been to in Puerto Rico! We had delicious aranitas (shredded plantain - "spider web") topped with homemade guacamole as our appetizer. Wow! For dinner we had mofongo - one with beef and one with chicken and mushrooms. The beef was so tender - like filet mignon. But the best was dessert - homemade coquito flan - not the gelatin-like mush of other restaurants - but firm ultra creamy deliciousness! We'll come here again and again! read more
10 years ago
12 years ago
Authentic and delicious. Don't expect a fancy interior as the emphasis is the food. The menu has a number of traditional dishes which you can't find at many other places. Great mofongo. read more
9 years ago
amazing foods! we had the pork belly, the skirt, and doña yu ya and they were all so delicious! the staff was friendly and excellent as well! will definitely come back here! :) read more
9 years ago
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C. Gallardo 627
Ponce, Puerto Rico 00717
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