Food was amazing the atmosphere and vibe inside is great the service a little rude but don't care the food over shadowed that

Aye dios mio! What a great way to finish off our stay in Chicago. This place is not to be missed. If you're in the mood for great flavor, Puerto Rican ambiance and great service, stop by Ponce Restaurant on Fullerton. Everything was amazing! So much to choose from but definitely have the Puerto Rican arroz con gandules. I've added this place to my contacts list. Definitely going back for more. read more

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This place is great. Good ambience. Very friendly service and the food is amazing. I just love the food. I recommend this over and over.

I grew up all my life in the neighborhood and never tried Ponce. Beinwent yesterday for dinner and as usual disappointed with my meal. I try to give Puerto Rican Restaurants the benefit of doubt but they always fail me. We order the tostones appetizers and I had it numerous times at other places but this one was terrible. read more

Everything was amazingly delicious. The food prepared with mom's touch. Service was good and ambiance was also good.

This is by far my favorite Puerto Rican restaurant. Every time I go and order an alcapurria it is consistent and always fresh. I can't say enough about their jibarito sandwiches. This is one real authentic place. read more

Ponce Restaurant - Jibaritos sandwich - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered for the first time on Uber Eats and was extremely disappointed. I usually go to Jibaritos y mas but wanted to try something new. The first problem was the consistency issues. My jibarito was easy half the size of my boyfriends for the same price. Second was the difference in the 2 pastellios we received. The bigger one on the bottom left side in the photo was burnt and unedible. Additionally, the service was poor in regards to attention to detail. I wrote in extra garlic on the side 3 times throughout the order and didn't receive any. Jibaritos y mas hooks it up with full sample cups on the side. Asked for utensils and napkins and didn't receive any. Also, the flavors were lacking, and the plantain for the jibarito was dry. I also usually get chunks of meat in the rice at more places, and this one is more basic and doesnt have any. All in all, a very lack luster experience read more

Ponce Restaurant - Burnt Pastellio - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was amazing. Service was faster than any restaurant in Puerto Rico for the party of 6 that we had. The ambiance was as of you where in a restaurant back in Puerto Rico. They actually spoke Spanish at all times and understood both english and Spanish. Would definitely suggest the giant "sorullitos" (fried corn) and the chicken alcapurrias. Carne guisada (beef stew) with rice and beans and tostones. Pollo encebollado (Onion Chicken) with rice and beans also amazing. May you enjoy this authentic Puertorican cuisine experience as much as we did. Enjoy! read more

Food was awesome and very friendly service. You know this place is good when there are several customers on a Thursday mid afternoon. read more

Ponce Restaurant - Carne frita Arroz Blanco y Habichuelas - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was awesome Everything was tasty and well seasoned. We had a great waiter that was friendly and helpful. The place was clean, vibrant and smelled like great food. This restaurant will definitely go on the repeat list. Note: The street parking is relatively inexpensive. $5 bucks for two hours. read more

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This place is AMAZING. Super authentic family own restaurant, the staff is lovely and the owners were SO kind. Drinks: The passionfruit punch is so fun and yummy. I don't usually do sugar drinks but this one is worth it. Apps: I got a random assortment of fried apps and they were all good, highlight was the empanada. Fried perfectly! But one of my favorite things were these little plantain cup appetizers. They were deep fried - so tasty and oily in the most perfect way. THIS IS A MUST ORDER. There was a little beef one, a seafood one and a chicken one. I LOVED the chicken one. Entrees: I got a pork + rice dish and it was INSANE. The rice is super super good. I am still dreaming about it. The pork was perfectly seasoned and so juicy and soft. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

terrible jibarito. terrible quality so dissapointed. I'll never go back para tener Orgullo de ser boricua también tienes que tener orgullo en la Comida que preparas y vendes a tan Alto costo. No entiendo porque Si siguen así Jibaritos y Más siempre va a ganar. Calidad. Y buenos precios read more

Service was spotty - there were only two people and the restaurant got pretty busy. Had to ask multiple times for boxes and repeat orders. But servers were friendly. Food was pretty good overall, but I've had better, especially in Chicago. The bacalaito had good flavor was super full of oil, as in you could squeeze it and watch the oil drip out. It wasn't crispy so probably went in when the oil wasn't hot enough. The relleno was good, the lechon was ok, and the rice had great texture and flavor. The best thing we tried were the tostones rellenos - the chicken, steak, and octopus and shrimp salad were all delicious. I would probably come again if I was in the area, but wouldn't make a special trip for it. read more

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Best bet is to always go In person when ordering or you will spend two hours+ and they definitely will not answer their phones and if they do they put the phone on a table and you just wait and hear the background audio. read more

Improve by serving what your costumer ordered,instead of giving them something they didn't .save that for McDonald's

Honestly this place is over rated! I did not think the food was worth the drive or the money. You can get better food at the trucks on north avenue in Humboldt park. This entire meal was so salty I could not even finish it. The rice and beans were definetly not what you expect from a Puerto Rican spot in Chicago. I do not recommend this place as it was not any where close to being authentic in flavor. read more

Ponce Restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the hiberitos. It was delicious. Steak was made just the way I like it. Hopefully I'll be back again

Small restaurant in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood. Not to be underestimated. This place was insanely good! The food has nothing but flavor. Authentic PR food! The prices were reasonable. Fast service! Friendly staff. Outdoor seating. Parking on Fullerton Ave. Must go if you are a fan of Puerto Rican food. read more

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Some of the best Puerto Rican food I've had to date. The seasonings were spot on, the meat was tender and everything just paired perfectly. The service was fantastic and the vibes were just perfect. I highly recommend going here anytime you want comfort food. read more

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WORST SERVICE PERIOD!!! The quality of food is good, but not good enough to ignore the worst service I've had in a long time. Do NOT eat here if you have a scheduled plans, because more than likely you'll miss your appointment because the wait time AFTER you order is about avg. 30-40 mins...DO BETTER PONCE! The only thing that came out within a reasonable time were the alcapurrias read more

Ponce Restaurant - alcapurrias - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place never fails. Had it catered for our own baby shower , everyone loved the food, they had everything organized, it was pretty big order. And nothing was missing. read more

After going to a PR restaurant twice and not getting good food I went to ponce and fell in love! The food was sooo good and fresh everything I ate was delicious... Thank you Ponce for the delicious food cooked with love read more

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OHMAHGAWD If you're ever in the mood for some authentic and quality Puerto Rican food, this needs to be at or near the top of your list. We visited nearly before closing (I know I hate being that person too) and we grabbed everything that they still had out under the heat lamp and available. They didn't have to offer to make anything additional for us, but they also took the time to fry up anything fresh that we wanted. That extra little consideration just made me feel like they cared and would treat anyone like family. Y'all the food.... I FELT THE BORICUA! I'm sorry, I don't know how else to describe my feelings on how AMAZING everything tastes. This was one of those nights where I was feeling pretty "sweats on the couch" like and so everything ordered was devoured at home, but I adored the murals and paintings displayed in the restaurant. I will for sure be back! Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Food coma 5/5 I knocked out hard! read more

Ponce Restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The best place!! my 103-year-old Puerto Rican grandma from utuado approved too! Jibarito and arroz con Gandules. Get the fried meat pie(alcapurria) too. Try the passion fruit juice or the Puerto Rican soda. Enjoy!! read more

I ordered on DoorDash and didn't receive my large 10$ drink that I paid for, of course I asked the DoorDash driver about it and he said he asked them twice for the drink and was given attitude. I called the restaurant to see if I can simply pick up the drink since im not far and the girl kept telling me over and over "take it up with DoorDash not the restaurant" and HUNG UP ON ME !! I called two times after that and it went to voicemail. I wasn't mad at them I just wanted to come and pick up the drink I paid for. But it's fine they'll just lose a customer who's been going here for almost 20 years over a simple thing that could've been resolved. read more

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Me and my family stopped into Ponce today and enjoyed a nice meal. Everything was good, although the rice was a little hard and waitress didn't really tend to us much on this busy day. Overall, will always go back to support and enjoy some good Puerto Rican food. Coconut Flan is A1 as well! read more

Ponce Restaurant - Pastel Plate - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really enjoyed my meal from Ponce. The staff was friendly and they had some authentic staples, like acapulrias and kola champagne. The pan con bistec, lechon, arroz con gandules, maduros, and tostones all tasted like home. The foods well priced, and it's a casual environment that feels happy and celebratory. I'd recommend this place for every day meals, and snacks with friends. read more

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I've been going to this restaurant for years. Today I passed by and almost didn't recognize it because the front of the restaurant has been painted and it looks very nice. But the biggest reason to go here is because the food is delicious! However, I've noticed the increase in their pricing especially today when I checked out with my takeout order. Also noticed less people there than usual for a Friday evening and I'm almost positive that's a direct result of the rise in pricing. Unfortunately this is something that is common with restaurants that are paying more for food and higher pay for employees. But once I got home and began eating like a pig I forgot all about the prices!! read more

Purchase to take home 4 Alcapurrias. Not able to eat them. They were nothing but grease balls and the inside was not cooked. I tried to take the grease off with napkins and paper towels with no luck. Tried calling them several times and the voicemail was full. What's happening there? read more

As soon as I moved to Chicago, I heard about this spot. I was so excited to finally go with a friend! The wait wasn't too long, and I immediately felt like I was back home on the island. The staff was so friendly and accomodating and the food...oh my god, mouthwatering. We got alcapurrias, lechón, mofongo, carne frita, maltas, and I don't know what else honestly. The price was super affordable, and I'm honestly just lucky this place is not too near me or I'd eat there every day. Support local, Latinx businesses - thank you!!! read more

The food is good, however it tends to lean on the salty side. The carne frita wasn't crispy, just chewy, which is disappointing for pork skin. The pieces were also cut way to large. We came an entire hour before closing and it wasn't super busy. During my experience, our waiter didn't attend to us for about 30 minutes after we sat down. We were seated in a corner and the waiter couldn't see us. The waiter gave me a bit of an attitude while ordering and rolled her eyes at me. I was trying to be polite as possible. She forgot about 2 rellenos de papa I ordered. The food came out quickly though. The waiter didn't come to give us the check despite being done with our meal. She overcharged us because she put an incorrect number for the amount of carne frita I ordered. My mother also goes here, and sometimes the service is great. Other times, the staff will even say go to "Jibaritos y Más." It's really unfortunate, because my mother and I know the owner and have been coming to this place for years. I just wish the each staff member could be trained more to give better service. The restaurant is beautiful and has Puerto Rican design on the inside. Sometimes you get better service by just ordering from the front and leaving. Which is unfortunate because the restaurant is so pretty. read more

Heard lots of good things about this place. So decided to give it a try. Jibarito was overly greasy, as were the croquettes. Morcilla was good. Nice and spicy. The arroz con gandules could have been warmer. Needless to say I wasn't too impressed...and we dropped a good buck for the food. read more

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the food was good buuuut our server Nicolas was so friendly and kind 10/10 for the service. food 7/10. give no Nicolas a raise he deserves it read more

Massive portions for takeout! The appetizers were hit or miss but I understand sometimes they stay under a heater for a few hours. The lechon is delicious but there was a good bit of grease that poured out of the container. The rice and beans are really delicious. read more

Food was good, empanadas are good & crunchy, the rice is also very tasty. The pricing is affordable and makes it wort it. Nice chill place to eat at. The employees were friendly. read more

I visited Ponce for a birthday celebration for one of my mastermind team members. I definitely wanted to hang out with my friend whom I'd only met virtually, so that was a fantastic experience. But the pasteles, that was something else entirely! I'm a pasteles SNOB! They must be smooth, creamy, saucy and with meat you can actually SENSE in the masa. OH and pitless olives, they must have those! The pasteles at Ponce did not disappoint! OMG I was in heaven. The smell. The consistency, el sabor! They were 100% ON POINT! The restaurant itself was spacious with a stage and there was salsa music! AND there's outdoor seating. I'll be back! Gracias, Marisel (owner) for your wonderful family restaurant and for being an amazing hostess! read more

As a Chicago born southeast asian, I make better puerto rican food than this. I'm sorry but this place lacks flavor and seasoning. I can't... and I won't ever again. Everything was disappointing, jabaritto, pastelle, accapulia, de rellenos papas, just no! Worst puerto rican food ever!! Go to nellys, jibartos y mas, boriuen lounge or jibarito on harlem. Anywhere but this place! Go! Away! read more

I've ordered Ponce via delivery several times now and the flavor always leaves us happy and satiated. Their tostones are crunchy and flavorful. We order Bistec Encebollado and the thinly sliced meat packs a lot to flavor. I've ordered their pollo guisado as well, which the chicken they leave the bone in, and I liked it. The habichuelas that come with it are good! Full disclosure, I'm not well versed in Puerto Rican food at all, but every time we've ordered delivery from here, it's been so enjoyable to eat. read more

It's a very cozy Spanish restaurant, it has plenty of seating area and the waiters are very attentive read more

Ponce Restaurant - Shrimp and octopus salad - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, great variety of drinks, clean, and great atmosphere. Main Street parking with Park Chicago 433 106.