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.

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:

I went to visit Puerto Rico and came across by this recently opened restaurant. Great happy…read moreambience, excellent food and great drinks ! Covid protocol is on point only 30% capacity, they check body temp at entrance.

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!

Wow! This place is amazing! The food, service and the rooftop views are incredible! The restraints…read moreis really nice, very clean and contemporary. For starters we had some chorizo in wine sauce served with toasted bread. The taste and flavor was amazing, I would literally go back just for this. For my entree I had the churrasco served in a caramelized onion sauce, served with tostones. My girlfriend had the bacalao which she totally loved. On top of the great food the restaurant has the most amazing view of the City of Ponce. We took great landscape photos of the Plaza, Parque de Bombas, the Church and more. We will seguro be back.

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.

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!

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.

Visited this place while on vacation visiting my wife's family in Puerto Rico…read more Blue Jeans Cafe is a short walk from Plaza Las Delicias in Ponce. It was recommended by friends and our group decided to check it out for lunch. It is family-run, spacious, and has a comfortable homey atmosphere. The food is typical Puerto Rican fare. It was delicious! We got biftec encebollado, pollo al horno, tostones (with mayoketchup), arroz con jamon, y arroz blanco con habichuelas. Everything was tasty (although the chicken was better than the steak) and reasonably priced. We did not get dessert because we decided to go to King Cream in the plaza... (that is for another review). Blue Jeans is significantly better than La Casita Blanca in San Juan. Highly recommend Blue Jeans Cafe next time you are in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Ate lunch here mid week around 2 pm. There is plenty of seating (all indoors) and there was hardly…read moreanyone there. They didn't have a printed menu. The waiter just gave us five choices and I had the pollo al horno with a side of beans. The food came out really fast! This place doesn't have any frills, but the food is good and not expensive. My whole meal cost under $9 (including two bottles of water).

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!!