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!

This place it's really really nice in all aspects, has great environment, good sit down area,…read moreclean, organize, drinks all were really good their cocktails are made with their regional rom and it is delicious Staff is nice and fast, the place is right in-front of the bay and their view it's very nice.

First time in Ponce Puerto Rico, we had to check this city out because my husbands family is from…read morehere. We ended up at the El patio... the food was Yummy, right on the Pier of Ponce, great service, I got a empanada and fries.

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

Firstly, the good. It was very tasty, perfectly seasoned, and had good portions. The reason I gave…read morea lower rating is because the service was horrible. I was not greeted when I came in. After the food arrived, not once did any of the waiters check on me. They literally walked around my table, stood and looked at the walls, but still didn't check on me. After I finished eating, I had to get one's attention to ask for the bill. It's clear they share the tips, hence no motivation to earn it with hospitality

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.

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.

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.

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 service and good food. Nice music but loud for my taste…read more Clean place and in the center of the city.

Surprised this restaurant doesn't have more reviews. The food is delicious, I got a shrimp mofongo…read moreand my spouse got the chicken mofongo, both were amazing. The juice was freshly squeezed. The service was excellent, we recommend this restaurant.

The best sandwiches in the southern area. Try their biftrami sandwich, heavenly bread. Try to call…read morebeforehand because sometimes it can get real busy and your sandwich will take time

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.

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 .

So much fun!! Truth be told I came here after a few drinks (and by a few I mean a lot)...so that…read moremay be adding to how much I liked the place. I think we arrived around 9pm and ordered yet more drinks. We took a look at the menu and I asked if they could make the pulled pork sandwich as sliders. They were fine with that and out came the 3 tastiest pork sliders I've ever had. The bbq sauce was perfect on the combination of sweet and spicy and the pickle on top was a great touch. They came with a side of chips with nacho cheese that was a bit cold, but nothing could stop me from raving about the pulled pork. Someone else in the group ordered the calamari which was great and had one of the best dipping sauces I've ever had - a white sauce with garlic and lemon. Best part was the Don-Q signs that we all took pictures posing with. Definitely a fun place in downtown Ponce!

Good food and kind service. Just opened and still needs work, but they recognize that and have low…read moreprices. I would give it a higher rating it the decor and atmosphere had been better