The food here was okay, but the sangria pitcher here was a 10/10. Came here for lunch and couldn't…read morepass up the opportunity to share several pitchers of sangria at this spot. I ordered a pasta with shrimp that while fresh was a bit bland. The pizza dough garlic knots were a standout - fluffy garlicky, delicious. The marinara pizza was decent, as was the quattro formaggio pizza. The service was also attentive. Ambiance was casual. $30 for a pitcher of guava passion sangria was the best deal of my trip. If you come here, highly recommend giving it a try.

Excellent pizza. Some very interesting Puertorican takes (pionono pizza, guava). Great friendly…read moreservice.

Stopped by on our walk around downtown. This is during Covid so a lot of the places seemed closed…read moreso it was a pleasant find. It was conveniently Happy Hour so took advantage of the $3 mojitos. I also ordered a calzone. The drinks were great food was also above average. Service was also good. Only reason I don't give it a 5 is because the prices seemed a bit high for the quality (again food and drinks were good, just not spectacular for the price).

A chill place for tapas & pizza & lounging. Well-curated wine list, inventive cocktail list, and a…read morefew PR microbrews. Pizzas will feed 2 people easily. The food has Spanish, Italian, PR and Nuyorcian influences. Loved the playlist which went from indie pop & rap to Cuban music. Service was excellent.

The food was delicious!!! We had an appetizer tray and I could not believe how good it was. Also,…read moretheir sangria was the best I have had!!!!

First service in Puerto Rico is slow. Plus everything here is made to order. Chill out it's a…read moresocial thing That's how it is. Ignore the one star reviews. There's a reason this place has 1200+ five star reviews on Google. Best steak mofongo! i had it with mushroom sauce and it was amazing. The garlic bread they give you when you first arrive is very yummy. Delicious spaghetti, pizza, etc. Would go there again. Locals love this place. Son had alfredo, we tried sweet plantains and more. Service was friendly and a meal for four was about $100... this meal would be $300 in northern California.

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:

Came to it by happenstance on Eastern Sunday 2017. Party of 4 including my Mentally handicapped…read moreuncle who just turned 59. I was born in PR (proud!) but lived most of my life as a New Yorker (proud!!) MD now back home. Specials were Amazing! As well as various sauces. Ambiance: homey and accommodating. My uncle was given every courtesy including singing "Happy bday." Def returning despite $$$.

Rich and exquisite food. But understand that you cannot enter the restaurant with previous…read morealcoholic drinks. If not, it has to be bought in the restaurant. I do not understand why, since they sell the same style of cervezas that you would buy at a gas station nearby. Btw gotta try the Guayabita Pizza it would definitely wake up and surprise your tastebuds. Order a Guayabita pizza by Chef Luisitin and believe me you would not regretted, would definitely go back for that one or idk ¿Can you guys send it through UPS?

$70 dollars for our food and waited for over one hour for the food. Does not come out together…read more This is terrible service because it is open until late hours and the food doesn't taste bad but my family and I will not be returning. The person who took the order was not pleasant either.

Honestamente este lugar era tan diferente antes, el manejo está por el piso. Ordene por teléfono,…read morela muchacha que me atendió muy mal servicio al cliente le pregunté los tamaños y los precios y solo me dijo tamaños le vuelvo a preguntar por los precios y se molestó jaja al fin me dice y ordeno cuando llego al lugar tuve q esperar 20 minutos a lo que la fila bajaba yo viendo mi pizza ahí enfriándose lista desde Dios sabe cuando. Cuando al fin logró llegar a la caja para pagar el muchacho que está en caja en chiste y chisme con la otra ni atendió bien lo que le dije igual me entregan la pizza y estaba todavía hincha por abajo casi cruda ! Se la devuelvo para que lo pongan mas rato y pone cara luego al dársela al de la cocina el CAJERO AGARRO MI PIZZA CON SUS MANOS PARA ALZARLA Y ENSEÑARLE AL COCINERO COMO SE VEÍA POR DEBAJO EN VEZ DE SIMPLEMENTE DECIRLE PARA QUE EL QUE SI TIENE GUANTES PUEDA VERIFICAR. Pero no! Entonces se lo digo y se reían. No vuelvo a este lugar y si me preguntan tampoco lo recomiendo. MAL SERVICIO, POBRE HIGIENE Y COMIDA CRU no mano.

Tried this little hidden gem at the request of my wife and I was pleasantly surprised. Even though…read morethe location leaves much to be desired as far as a view in this beautiful island of Puerto Rico (It's located in a small strip mall) the location does boast ample parking and roaming security. We are originally from New Jersey and my wife is a vegetarian, so finding non typical food outside of fast food chains has been a challenge. However Hot Bite Bar and Grill has now given me new hope of discovering more places with diverse menus in Ponce PR. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The large bar seems to offer quite a selection of drinks however neither my wife nor I tried any of their cocktails that evening. What we did try was their Bruschetta appetizers along with their Margarita and Suprema pizzas. The Bruschetta was not a traditional Bruschetta and the first ones they brought me were covered in bacon with not a tomato to be seen. However when I explained that my wife was a vegetarian the server offered to return my appetizer to the kitchen. Even though it was not what i expected it looked so good I told him I would keep them and asked for another order without bacon. The second plate of bruschetta was closer to a more traditional bruschetta in taste and appearance but still not what I usually call a bruschetta. However the basics were there and the app was both delicious and fresh. As far as the pizza, again it was not up to our East coast standards however it was the best pizza we have had in PR as of yet. The crust was decent on both pies and the basil, tomatoes and cheese on the Margarita pizza was fresh and baked perfectly. The Suprema (Supreme) pizza was piled up with Italian susage, bacon and ham. There was also some pepperoni and a sprinkling of peppers, broccoli and mushrooms. Overall the thin crust on the small pizza was perfect for the amount of ingredients. The sauce was tasty with the perfect amount of cheese. All the ingredients were fresh and finely chopped making every bite just as good as the last. My wife believed that the Margarita pizza should have had more tomatoes but there was one whole basil leaf and one whole slice of tomato on every one of her pizza slices. However if you enjoy roasted fresh tomatoes as much as she does then you may want to ask for extra tomatoes on your Margarita pizza. Overall we had two soft drinks, two bruschetta appetizers (which brought 5 pieces with each order). One medium Margarita pizza and one small Suprema pizza all for just under $34 dollars. The food was delicious, the environment clean and cozy and the service attentive. We were also able to bring home plenty of leftovers for later and all without putting a dent in our wallet. If it wasn't for the lack of a view I would have given this place 5 stars. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking to try some different type of fare. However their menu and specials boast a nice mix of both typical Puerto Rican and Italian food. They also have a good selection of burgers, sandwiches and appetizers to enjoy with some nice spirits from the bar. We will definitely be revisiting the Hot Bites Bar and Grill especially since my wife loves the place as well, since they offer a decent selection of dishes that they can make vegetarian for her. So if you are from out of town and visiting or entertaining guest who are just not into the typical Puerto Rican diet. Are looking to try something new or have a bunch of people that just can't agree on what to eat. Give Hot Bite a try, it has something for everyone in my opinion and it won't break the bank.

Place been closed for over 2 years. Wondering why is still being shown here. This app needs to be…read moreupdated more timely. It can get confusing for people from out of town.