Located in Playa de Ponce…read more The food was really good, but I had two very young kids with me. My wife drank Don Q Rum and was charged $5 per drink. I drank coca cola at $1.99 per drink. My kids asked for shirley temples that were refilled once and I got charged $27.96 for those drinks. I spoke to the bartenders and the owner about the excessive charge and they stood by the fact that a child's drink should be $7. So my kids had an $8 hamburger kids meal and about $14 worth of Shirley temples. They called it a Jugo Natural and said that is how they had to ring it up. There is no natural juice in a sprite and granadine. They didn't care that we would not return or that we were displeased. It is unfortunate because I really like to support the Ponce Playa area. When the kids drinks were refilled, I asked if they had refills and they said "yes", but in the end didn't honor those refills. On principal, I will not go back.

What a treasure of a find! My family and I stumbled upon this place while driving around, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The mofongo with garlic chicken was hands down the best I had all vacation. Great food, fast service, and a wonderful experience overall.

Andábamos por Maricao y queríamos almorzar en un lugar de comida puertorriqueña y nos habían…read morehablado bien de la Casona de Artemio en las Marías. La carretera un poco peligrosa pero allí legamos. La comida estaba muy bien, servicio excelente (las muchachas que nos atendieron se esmeraron mucho en su trabajo). Precios de la comida muy razonables (en general entre $15 y $30 por plato) y las bebidas también. Lo único que me sorprendió (negativamente) fue el precio exorbitado de lo que ellos llaman "crème brulé" y que en realidad era una crema catalana (ambas son muy parecidas, pero la consistencia del "crème brulé" es menos solida que el de la crema catalana, (yo he vivido en Paris y en Barcelona y conozco bien la diferencia). Mientras el precio de otros postres fluctuaba entre $4 y $5, el precio del crème brulé fue $8.50. La créma estaba buena pero no era extraordinaria ni la porción muy grande (quizás 3 onzas) para justificar ese precio (y el precio no estaba explicito en el menú tampoco). We were in Maricao and we wanted to have lunch at a Puerto Rican food place and we had been told good things about the Casona de Artemio in Las Marías. The road is a little dangerous but we went there. The food was very good, service excellent (the girls who served us worked very hard). Very reasonable food prices (generally between $15 and $30 per dish) and drinks were affordable too. The only thing that surprised me (negatively) was the exorbitant price of what they call "crème brulé" and that was a Catalan cream (both are very similar, but the consistency of "crème brulé" is less solid than that of the Catalan cream, (I have lived in Paris and Barcelona, and I know the difference well). While the price for other desserts fluctuated between $4 and $5, the price of the crème brulé was $8.50. The cream was good but not extraordinary nor was the portion big (maybe 3 ounces) to justify that price (and the price wasn't explicit on the menu either).

Definitivamente un lugar especial. Excelente ambiente para crear recuerdos perdurables. Exquisita…read morecomida, servicio esmerado y un patio interior de ensueño. Lo recomiendo para celebraciones y eventos especiales.

Olga was an absolutely wonderful host. Helped us choose what to order and was just so sweet. The…read morefood was yummy, the place was clean, they had music playing and I felt like I was at home. I would say give this place a try if you're in the area. 5 stars for service

Delicious food & friendly staff- the food was fresh and tasty. Totally recommend it . We hope to…read morebe back during our stay in Utuado

Brutal rico y súper económico recomendado full todo Brutal el trato espectacular full full muy…read morebueno excelente calidad

This review is intended for non-locals…read more I have an app on my iPhone to record the noise level and after five visits (their "siete potencias" fish soup is out of this world good) can tell you they keep the music level at an average of 98.3 dB. If you worked at the airport and stood next to a revving jet engine, that would be about 100dB. Not surprisingly, you will need a megaphone to be heard while you are placing your orders. Also, bring some constructions red flags to wave uncontrollably in order for you to get the attention of the servers at no other than the ordering spot on the counter. To say the service is slow would be an understatement. Based on five visits I would estimate there is a 99% probability they will get something wrong with your order. Stray dogs (and chickens) roam the dinning area (I wish it wasn't so), if you need to use the bathrooms there is a 100% probability it hasn't been cleaned on that day and there will not be any paper towel (that is pretty much guaranteed). The trash cans in the dinning area will always be overfilled with trash. You may be tempted to empty their trash cans, in an act of random kindness, in the dumpster adjacent to the restaurant but I will discourage you from getting within 50 feet of that dumpster. The "view" along with the stench will likely have you running to your car and you will not be able to run away fast enough. I saved the best for last. This passed Friday I stopped there, yet again. Why, you may ask? Because I am telling you, their fish soup keeps me coming back to it. The experience was the same as the other four times except this time there was no queue to order (it still took about ten minutes to order) and a "chinchorreo bus" pulled up right behind us with about 50 people! After getting our lunch (for three people) and the mandatory fish soup, I stood there trying to pay for about 15-20 minutes. It did not matter what I did to try to get their attention (and I was right there at the counter), they either ignored me or could not see or hear me, which would not be surprising. And so I did what I had never done in my life: I walked away, got in my car and went home (without paying). I do not recommend you do the same but my frustration level was at the highest it has ever been, mostly because the workers kept ignoring me regardless of what I did to get their attention. I kept waiving my debit card in hand, lunch on the counter and my two daughters behind me asking "what is wrong with them?" Every two minutes or so. Two things will happen now: I will offer to pay for that lunch on the next visit (I am telling you, I am addicted to that darn fish soup!), or they will contact me after reading this review, at which time I will pay them with 100% premium for not doing it when I should have. I still will not leave a tip... In summary, their fish soup is to die for, their service is so bad there isn't a scale to measure it, the music is so loud you should consider it as dangerous to your hearing, you should bring a megaphone to be heard placing your order or asking for the bill, and you will wonder how on earth this place stays in business. And the answer to that last question is, because people like me May complain and warn others about the health hazards of coming to this place, yet we still come back for that darn fish soup...

The food is amazingly delicious. The fish is cooked to perfection! The wine selection needs…read moreimprovement. They do make mojitos and pina collada but personally I prefer wine with my meal. The servers are great! Professional and friendly they cater to you with a personal touch. Not a fancy place yet comfortably designed. We go all the time.

*5/5 Stars*…read more "Exceptional Dining Experience! The tuna carpaccio, fresh fried snapper, and perfectly balanced fried-to-grilled ratio truly impressed. Chef's mastery of texture, flavor, and acidity shines through. Highly recommend for any occasion. Outstanding cuisine and exceptional quality.

Sábado 26 de noviembre de 2022 fuimos a este restaurante por que trabaja un joven chef que está…read morerealizando su práctica. Aunque no trabajaba ese día de cualquier forma fuimos. El local queda en un Area residencial en la afueras de la ciudad de Caguas, exactamente al lado de un cementerio que se llama Borinquén Memorial 2. Desde las mesas exteriores se ve todo el cementerio pero tranquilo todo en orden. El local tiene buen estacionamiento, como siempre vamos en almuerzo casi abriendo el local. Servicio bueno con asientos dentro con aire acondicionado y mesas exteriores. Nos sentamos afuera ya que la temperatura estaba buena. Toda la comida que se pidió desde bebida todo estuvo perfecto y nos fuimos satisfechos con la visita. Así que si estás leyendo y debes de ir a este cementerio ya tienes una visita obligatoria o si eres regional pues también te lo recomiendo.

Good service and great tasting food. Small eatery with a ample menu. Family friendly small business.read more

We stopped at this place based on the recommendation of one of the locals and it did not…read moredisappoint. The drinks were great, the food even better and the service was excellent. While we are there was some live entertainment which was really good. We sat at their outdoor patio, which was really nice. For starters we had the bacalaoitos appetizer. They were really good. Nice and crunchy and tasted even better. For our entrees I had the mofongo relleno con camarones (shrimp). I loved it!! The mofongo was so moist, I've been to other places where it is so dry, not here. I ordered it with the garlic sauce, so good! My girlfriend ordered the fried red snapper. She loved it! Cooked perfectly. To end the night we had for dessert creme brûlée. Perfect! This place had become one of my favorite spots.

Ambiente agradable y familiar. El servicio es muy bueno. Y el sabor de la comida es a otro nivel…read more Ese NY Steak sabe delicioso.

This place was really good! We started with the crab alcapurria, which was nice and flavorful. The…read moresteak mofongo was hands down the best--absolutely delicious. I ordered the conch salad thinking it was $18, but ended up with a $39 version on the bill. It was okay, though a bit more chewy than I prefer, and the portion was huge. It seems some items have a base price with add-ons.. definitely ask for clarification before ordering to avoid surprises. Besides the pricing confusion, the food is good, very flavorful and authentic. I'd definitely return now that I know to double-check the details upfront. Great spot overall!

Wowzers. After 10-days in Puerto Rico, and a lot of fantastic food, this was the best. So fresh…read moreand flavorful. I highly recommend!

This place needs more recognition! We weren't super hungry so I wish we had ordered more food but…read morewe ordered some appetizers to share. Their salad alone was worth the visit. We very much enjoyed our meal here and I hope more people make it here to try their cuisine! So many good wines and a very upscale vibe. We had walked to dinner but it was late enough and we had had enough wine that we needed a cab. Our amazing server called us a taxi-- she was the best!

We had an amazing dinner on New Year's Eve at Mesa. I ordered the Lobster mac and cheese (it's…read morecalled something more elegant on the menu) and my husband had the filet mignon with garlic mash and gorgonzola sauce. The lobster mac had very generous lobster pieces throughout and a delicious cheese sauce. My husband claims it may have been the best steak he's had. It was cooked perfect (medium) and so tender. I sampled a bit with the sauce and it was amazing. Our drinks were delicious and so was our dessert. The atmosphere was very relaxing. Definitely a place to enjoy when in Ponce.