Amazing! El servicio excelente, la comida deliciosa y los…read moreprecios super razonables. Si estás en el área de Ponce te lo recomiendo, no te vas a repetir

We wanted a truly local spot to experience some Puerto Rican fare, and this place did not…read moredisappoint. 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.

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:

Should you come during early week days then know service is very slow. There is only one waitress…read moreattending and although she is great and does genuinely try her best you must come with patience. The menu is not very diverse and by early afternoon the establishment runs out of a certain type of meet. I suggest to try during peak hours. Enjoy!

Unfortunately did not get to taste the food. It was about 13:30 hrs and they had run out of…read moreeverything except chicken breast. I cane for mofongo...

Some of the best local food we had on our trip! Loved the mofongo with shrimp. Staff were super…read morekind and patient with us. Love the seating area too inside the terrace area. Highly recommend stopping here while in Ponce.

A small stop to Ponce on the way to Johnny's Boat. We…read moreneeded a good lunch so here we are having a quick bite. The place was so cute and calming for the rush. It's a small courtyard bistro with old world charm and good food.

We made a reservation and arrived on time, but there was no hostess. A waiter had us wait by the…read moredoor while setting up tables, and after about 10 minutes, he seated another group without reservations before us. When we asked why, he replied with attitude that a reservation only "guarantees a table." Once we were finally seated, no one came to serve us. After another 10 minutes, we left. We came because of good food reviews, but never got the chance to try it. Unfortunately, the service alone was a huge turn-off. No food is worth that kind of treatment. We do not recommend this place. A hard pass.

Best dining experience I've had on the Island so far. Excellent service, beautiful restaurant,…read morespectacular food and drinks. I'm going back tonight!

We were looking for a good restaurant with options for all. This was a great find. The reviews I…read moreread were 100% right! I was nervous, because they were having the three kings celebration around the corner. I thought we wouldn't get a table. It was still early though, so we got seated right away inside. Too hot outside! They took our drink order which came quickly. We ordered the crab croquettes and they were delicious! I had the beef tenderloin and it was fantastic. My daughter had the vista pasta and loved it. My hubby the flank steak. Everything was perfect! The price was in line with the quality of food. Definitely recommend!

Can't beat these views! We enjoyed smoked old fashioned, honey breeze, shrimp mofongo and trifongo…read moretricarne - all perfectly executed and for an affordable price. The staff were hospitable and courteous.

visite este lugar. Es divino, ame la comida, los trago y el servicio otro nivel. Le recomiendo la…read morepicada colombiana , la bandeja paisa y la Margarita con coronita .

From the owner: Xanadu offers a vibrant fusion of international cuisine, blending Puerto Rican and Colombian…read moreflavors with a Mediterranean-inspired ambiance. Our full bar features three unique bar areas inside the restaurant, each with its own concept and a complete cocktail menu, including 12 signature cocktails. Spread over two floors, the main level serves as a restaurant and bar, while the second floor is a private event space that can accommodate up to 150 guests. We aim to provide an elegant experience, perfect for family dinners, business gatherings, and special events of any kind. Enjoy live music on weekends and ask about our upcoming events for a complete Xanadu experience. Reservations are available through Yelp, and for private events, please contact the restaurant directly.

We were driving and went here because of the yelp reviews- big mistake! Yelp you let us down. This…read moreis not a restaurant it is a stand in a food court in a shopping mall. The food was edible, but I don't think this is what I would call excellent Puerto Rican food.

This was a complete surprise. Food court food is not very good most of the time, but these guys…read moreknock it out of the park! Not only is the food adorable, but it's delicious! The mofongo stuffed chixken breast rivals many I have seen at fancy restaurants. A great deal!

We decided to give Lola a try on our day trip to Ponce located in the Ponce Plaza Hotel and Casino…read more They were not busy on a Wednesday afternoon, with only a few tables occupied. I really enjoyed the dark atmosphere and spacious seating. Our server was also very kind, asking about our trip to Puerto Rico and giving us recommendations. We ordered four appetizers because we weren't in the mood for the entrees on the menu and it was a great strategy. We ordered the Aranitas De Salmon Sashimi, Tuna Tartar Taquitos, Croquetas De Risotto, and Escargots Cubierto De Filo. My personal ranking from favorite to least favorite was the sashimi, croquettes, tuna taquito, and escargot pastry. The sashimi paired really well with the light, airy, and crunchy plantains and the mango really elicits the freshness of the dish. The Croquettes were crunchy on the outside and cheesy and sweet in the inside, and the entirity was creamy and melted in my mouth. The tuna taquito was also sweet - the tuna tasted really fresh but the sauce kind of reminded me of teriyaki or honey barbeque which I don't mind. The pastry to me tasted on the plain side but the escargot was very buttery and flavorful. We also tried the Creme Brulee De Pistachio. It was a small size which is fine after we were full from the appetizers. It was really cream, sweet, crunchy, and the pistachio flavor punched through. Overall, I really recommend this restaurant.

The food is great. The service was amazing and yes, the ambience is wonderful. So sweet and…read moredelicious. We really enjoyed ourselves.

The space is cute, especially the back patio. Easy parking, quiet (area and few blocks of the main…read moresquare. Service super sweet & helpful. The pizza is solid fresh thin crust - maybe a bit skimpy on toppings & too heavy on the cheese the vegetariano salad we had was challenging. I'm way into making them myself, so I'd recommend chopping the spinach fine, sauté a vegetable or 2 (onion- tomato?) and adding a fat like crumbly cheese, or avocado, or some nuts, etc to make it melt & come together better. The vinaigrette dressing was nice though. And for a place this stylish, it'd be nicer & classier to have a metal fork & real glass for drinks instead of plastic. Lots of potential! Open kitchen is a nice touch.

We went to the Puerto Real location. After days of Frituras and other typical Puerto Rican food it…read morewas a great way to reset the palette and avoid a major artery clog. I came in with my dining adventure partner and she had the Sparkling water with Lime, I had Coke Zero who in the island mostly comes those tall 12oz Red Bull like cans. They had a good selection of appetizers but we skipped it as my Girlfriend isn't an huge fan of loads of cheese. I know the blasphemy right? But they had some vegetarian choices for those that by some reason though that a vacation in the pork kabob and friend meat turnover capital of the world was a good idea. ‍ We had the chorizo pizza that was the daily special with the Herb Crust. That was the MVP clutch play of the game. The crust is light and perfectly seasoned. The sauce is light, with the right amount of acidity and sweetness. There was just enough cheese to be nice. The mozz was fresh and moist not the toasty bag stuff. It was layered with chorizo but somehow it didn't turn the pizza into an Oily mess that we might "liberate" for oil. ( Relax I'm a Marine take a joke ). The staff spoke great English which is good as the place was chuck full of tourists and the wait staff was polite and happy. I mean we all been to places where the wait staff look like they had their soul sucked out by kitchen warlocks. I will def comeback. Next time get my own pizza and not share.