Baked grouper was delicious with rice and beans. The…read morechicken soup for $12 is a revitalizing value! Service was exceptional. I will probably eat here both nights I stay in Ponce. Try this place!

Decided to get way from our hotel in Ponce, looked up Rancho Playero on Yelp, pictures were great…read morebut didn't really do justice to the food. The food was phenomenal, fresh, delicious and worth the short travel and price, which was very reasonable. Our waiter who maybe the owner also recommended great dishes, each dish was perfect and no leftovers. We ordered shrimp empanadas to go, no pictures we ate them before we could take them. Place is very casual, easy to find, prices are great food is fantastic. Adventure away from the hotel and come eat here! You will not be disappointed at all. When we come back we will be back here for a meal!!

This place needs more recognition! We weren't super hungry so I wish we had ordered more food but…read morewe ordered some appetizers to share. Their salad alone was worth the visit. We very much enjoyed our meal here and I hope more people make it here to try their cuisine! So many good wines and a very upscale vibe. We had walked to dinner but it was late enough and we had had enough wine that we needed a cab. Our amazing server called us a taxi-- she was the best!

We had an amazing dinner on New Year's Eve at Mesa. I ordered the Lobster mac and cheese (it's…read morecalled something more elegant on the menu) and my husband had the filet mignon with garlic mash and gorgonzola sauce. The lobster mac had very generous lobster pieces throughout and a delicious cheese sauce. My husband claims it may have been the best steak he's had. It was cooked perfect (medium) and so tender. I sampled a bit with the sauce and it was amazing. Our drinks were delicious and so was our dessert. The atmosphere was very relaxing. Definitely a place to enjoy when in Ponce.

What a little gem of local seafood made to order, nice flavor, super fresh seafood; and the…read moreportions are very generous (sorry no pictures, my Mom attack the plate before I could snap the picture!!) My Mom was on the search for a fresh "carrucho" (conch) for a long time, she had very disappointed experience in other Seafood Trucks. She order the "Carrucho Salad" and her wait was finally over, she was completely satisfied, like a kid on a candy store. The Flavor, the portion and the "tostones" (fried plantain) perfectly proportioned and crispy. EVERYTHING was fresh, delicious and made to order. Nothing was pre-made. I did observe the staff working preparing the food, they look like they're been doing this for long time (albeit there youthful looks). Definitely a place my family will be visiting more often. The staff was fantastic, super friendly and they look like family and part of the new generation of young entrepreneurs business owners. More power to the new generation.

Everything we ordered was absolute perfection! We started off with empanadillas carne and they were…read moreso crispy & tasty. I ordered the tenderloin filete mofongo mixto (tenderloin steak, mushrooms, onions, red peppers and green peas over mofongo in a brown gravy). Truly delicious!! My husband got the Pechuga Rellena (chicken cordon bleu) and it was the best one we have ever had. Finished up with a tres leches and cortado and could not be happier to have come to La Casa del Chef for our meal! The wait staff was also lovely answering all the questions we had. Plenty of locals enjoying their meals here as well, no surprise at all given the 5 star meal we had

The place was packed! But they had lots of servers and they were attentive. The place was…read morerecommended by my brother who comes here regularly and always has a good experience. We had an assortment of appetizers (all fried but hey, it's Puerto Rico and we fry a lot of things) The temperature of the restaurant was a little too warm for my liking. I think the amount of people there is what made it warm. Food was not elevated cuisine but it was a decent price and good quality. I'd say close to homemade Puerto Rican food. I'd go again. Many plates to choose from with a great variety. Happy that we went:

It's so relaxing sitting by the water! The food and service was wonderful, great music playing and…read morevery laid back. I could've sat there all day. It took us a few tries the find it, best if you approach from highway 2 going east. Definitely worth the effort!

An amazing view and delicious mofongo!!! The staff was very friendly and attentive certainly this…read moreis a place to go back when we visit again.

Excellent neighborhood restaurant. If you're in Ponce, I don't miss this one. Services great food…read moreis outstanding and prices are very fair. Great atmosphere. We have a house close by. This will be our new go to.

Service was fast. Restaurant was busy. The shrimp empanadillas were exceptional. The mofongo with…read moresteak was okay. All and all, I would return and give them another try.

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.

Sandwiches were okay, but weird. I got the medianoche - the pork was good but it had lettuce tomato…read moreand Mayo ketchup on it which I wasn't expecting. The menu has no ingredients listed. It made the sandwich weirdly sweet. My husband got the pastrami, it didn't taste like pastrami. Maybe we just ordered poorly? Service was fast and efficient.

Closed?? We have visited Ponce 4 times since 2020, each time going to this restaurant and loving…read moreit! The food and ambiance was some of the best we found in Ponce. This time we went by and were dismayed that it looked to be closed for at least several months. It's April, and they still had happy holidays written on the window. Vegetation was growing in the drive way... so we guessed it's been at least 4 months since it's been open. We really hope they are just renovating and will be open next time we come.

It's ok! Nice view…read moreand good drinks. Recommend for cocktails, wine and maybe a few appetizers!

Best fish tacos I've ever had in my life. Definitely a chill beach spot and cool decor.read more

What a fantastic spot! We just happened upon this place. The mini tacos were amazing, the oysters…read morewere fresh and delicious, the passion fruit hot sauce was off the charts amazing, and the service was incredible. I can't wait to go back again.

This is an open restaurant in the La Guancha boardwalk in Ponce. Located in the extreme right…read more Great place If you are hungry and it's late at night. Open till 2:30am. Food was good, cheap drinks, nice service.. many of them fluent in English. Since it is outdoors (all the seating) it is loud, be prepared for some annoying flies and mosquitos.

Food was good, especially the appetizers. However, it did take 2 hours for our food to come out,…read moreand a drink that was never received. On top of that we waited 30 min for the manager to come out to fix the check but he was a. O show. If you are in a time crunch or like good service, do not come here.