Wow I really recommend this place if you are around La Guancha in Ponce!! The servings are…read morehumongous so beware when you are ordering! The family combo could feed about 6 people! The platanos maduros and chicken and yucca and ribs and pretty much everything were a 10/10. The frappe place next door is a perfect spot to get a little dessert after as well!

The environment on this place is nasty and very disgusting there half a dozen stray dog here trying…read moreto take your food I can't understand how people dine in at this place I was on the drive true bc the person with me was ordering to go and I see all this disgusting are my friend tell me the food was good I don't try it was nasty environment. Can't imaging how the health department let this be in business

While visiting some very good friends in PR, they suggested we go and try this place in Guayanilla…read more Once we started working the reservation we were surprised (i.e., annoyed) with all the restrictions... they only open Saturdays 11am to 6pm, with the last reservation being for 4:30pm... you only have 90 mins to enjoy your meal... if you are late, or if your party is incomple, you are not allowed in... if you are early you have to stay in your car until they come a get you... you also have to order your food a few days ahead. Still, since we heard it was really good, we decided to jump thru all the hoops. Boy am I glad we did!! I had the ribs (full rack) and it was ridiculously good, delicious! Others in my party had brisket, and steak, and they were all also impressed! As appetizer we had the empanadillitas de carne (12 count), which is always deliscious, but ussually done with ground beef... well, not at La Manada, the filled them with braised beef!! They also had a guava BBQ sauce!! Wow!! The place is rustic, an open air (no A/C, ussually a deal breaker for me) barn-like venue, very spacious (tables laid out at least 5-8 feet away from each other), but somehow it all feels homey, maybe even intimate. Their staff was very attentive and friendly. And then there is their chef, Chef Jose Lucca, very nice and charismatic; he stopped by to make sure we were happy with everything, talk about his vision, and even joked about "their rules". He also took pictures with us! Bottom line: La Manada Ribs V8 is an excellent restaurant; an absolute must if you are in the south-west of PR.

I had no expectations and came with an open mind. This place opens only on Saturdays and I was…read morelucky to get a reservation so close to the Holidays, as most times there is no availability in months. They also offer carry-out but orders by phone. They have a great system in place to be able to tend to the customers. They reached out to me two days prior so I could reserve the meats I wanted to make sure I could get what I wanted given the high demand and large parties coming in and out. When you get there, their parking/security staff assist you while waiting and you get to come in once your table is ready. The service is fast and efficient. Staff is very attentive and the Chef is around greeting the customers. Very family oriented vibe and ambiance, while you can also still get a cold beer or a cocktail of your choice while enjoying the Puertorrican mountain/country scenery. Now let's talk about the food. I love my Puertorrican seasoning but I am also used to BBQ in the US. I was a little hesitant but I have to say I was impressed. The smoky flavors in the meats were everything! Everything was so tender and perfectly cooked. Tried their Manada tray in which you get a taste of all their meats: Riblets, pulled pork, brisket, pork loin and even half quail. This comes with three sides of your choice and should be enough for 3-5 people. My party ordered the Manada rice which is our typical Puertorrican rice with pigeon peas with bits of smoked meat. This was my favorite side. Also ordered sweet potato waffle fries and delicious tostones de pana/mapen which were a seasonal item. Ordered to go a full rack of ribs and came with a side. These were so perfectly cooked and fall-off-the-bone tender. My favorite from the Manada tray was the brisket. My party loved the riblets. It was their first time having BBQ and definitely not the last time!

Love this place. The prices are great and the food is even better. Very popular with the locals -…read morewhich is always a great sign - but even if it's crowded you won't wait in line long. Make sure you get the yellow rice instead of the white because it's a meal by itself. The plantains are cooked so that they are soft and they go very well with the chicken. It's buffet style so you wait for your food and then get your own table. I thought the staff was courteous and very, very fast. The chicken was really good and tasted fresh. Look, it's not a table cloth sort of place but the food, prices and staff are all great. What more do you want when you're in Adjuntas??

Awesome and economical Puerto Rican buffet! It's worth the bribe thru the mountains and jungles to…read moreget here!

The chef was extremely friendly. Explain the entire menu to us explained how to order. He even…read moreshowed us where he makes his food. He was just so lovely. The food is excellent and it's the best food truck experience you'll ever have.

Great food! We bought one local dish called makakas (not sure that is right name) and it was more…read morethan enough for two of us. The base was mixed plantains and sweet potatoes then filled with chicken, vegetables, spinach, cheese and topped with real bacon bits. Very unique and delicious . Service was friendly and fast. Then we went across the street to the ponce center and ate by the fountain and listened to live music. There was also a car show. The whole experience was an unexpected delight.

the BEST enchiladas de Mole EVER!!! I cant wait to come back to PR just to visit you again!!!…read more Every year we visit PR and i HAVE to visit your restaurant!!!

The place is a casual fun place. Great bear specials. Don't ask for a frozen margarita. They'll…read morepour your margarita over crushed ice. I went a few times the last two weeks of May '24. The male staff is super friendly and great service. Keep drinks flowing and chips and salsa full. There was a female waitress that wasn't as polite but she was the anomaly. Our party was huge. Took two tables so she could've been overwhelmed but we did have three guys that helped her. I do recommend!

Popped into Ranchi Playero as we were passing through Ponce…read more This cute little gem has adorable decor, and ambience. They were playing soft salsa music in the background. The offers friendly service. Service is not fast as they prepare your food when ordered which ensures it very fresh and hot. We ordered crab and beef empanadas, mofongo and soup. The empanadas were off the chart. The mofongo balls and soup, everything, everything was delicious!

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!

Super cool small restaurant/bar near the water, loved it!…read moreGreat food, service, location, and atmosphere

We came in and automatically got a table, there was plenty of parking across the street by the…read morewater which I beautiful . We ordered water with lemon and a come , got water no lemon and coke My mother ordered fish tacos at 7:16 and asked for them to not be fried , at around 8:21 they came out fried and she obviously sent them back . Our friend ordered regular fish tacos and he was so hungry ate them but they were very cold to the touch . I got the grilled chicken and salad instead of baked potato . The chicken was dried to hell and the salad was beautiful and all the flavors would've worked but we didn't get any dressing . After trying the chicken I too sent it back because I couldn't even cut into it . The manager was kind about the situation but it was quite upsetting . I want to note our table didn't have any napkins and it's refill your own water so service isn't really existent unless ordering . I hope this was just a bad day because people seem to enjoy it we just didn't have a great experience .

On our first full day in Ponce, we got a little, tiny bit off course on our way to breakfast. The…read moreplace we were intending to go was permanently closed, and we were also discovering how well Google Maps works with Puerto Rico addresses (pro tip: Waze works, Google Maps from Yelp does not). Desperate to avoid the increasingly hangry fiancee, I pointed at an unlikely looking place and said "they're open!" At 10 AM in the morning, we had chicken. Not the weirdest breakfast I've ever had, but definitely up there. Tasty Chicken lives up to its name -- the chicken is similar in flavour to the ubiquitous "Peruvian chicken," but the spice blend is a little different and way more flavourful. The chicken was juicy, hot, and well seasoned. We also had sweet plantain -- and rather than little tiny chunks or slices, they give you a whole big whopping plantain. The fried yuca, similarly, is big pieces, and they offer it covered in garlic (which is awesome, I don't think I can eat it without ever again). Worth the visit!

Don't let the roadside appearance fool you; this place has AMAZING chicken in their restaurant!…read more The use of Tasty was spot-on. Their chicken was moist & their sides were fantastic (try their yuca, which is served with garlic -- as an add-on, if you wish). The plate was plentiful with leftovers to take with you. Definitely plan a visit if you're going to be in this area!