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 .

Super cool small restaurant/bar near the water, loved it!…read moreGreat food, service, location, and atmosphere

Stopped in while visiting Ponce. Cute place, nice decor, spacious and cozy at the same time our…read moreserver Adriana was great very attentive ordered the mozzarella sticks and a side of rice and beans. Also ordered the Chicharron de Pollo with fried plantains came with some salad. Also very tasty, fresh and hot. Definitely planning to visit again once back in town to try the surf and turf.

We are in Ponce which is as south of Puerto Rico as you can get. The Mediterranean is beautiful and…read morewarm. Tablas is in the center of town. Parking is impossible so be prepared to walk. Also the roads are extremely narrow. Take it slow. Tablas had tables situated in a large room. The place has a cozy feel and the service is friendly. I believe they speak very little English. But that's not a problem. Plus the place is extremely clean. I ordered the stuffed avocado with octopus. And again must have my Puerto Rican rice and beans. Sofrito is the secret. In fact they even sell their own sofrito here. I really wanted to give a good review but right now we have waited over 25 minutes and counting. We have a flight to catch in 20 minutes and must drive 2 hours in order to make it. Needless to say the service is extremely slow. So if you have time to wait then you should try Tablas. The food presentation was pretty. And I don't think I've ever tan avocado that big. The only downside besides the wait was that the octopus was a bit tough. Not some of it but all of it. The other two places I've had octopus it was soft and tender.

The food is delicious, the view is beautiful, and the service is excellent…read more This restaurant is located on the second floor, which provides a unique view of the bay. We truly enjoyed every plate and Frances's wonderful service. I ate in El Dorado and it was delicious‼

Viernes 2 de enero de 2026 primera salida para ir almorzar y nos fuimos para Salinas. Local amplio…read morecon buenas facilidades de estacionamiento. Servicio super rápido, pedías algo y te llegaba enseguida. Nos fuimos más o menos de tapas sin mi gun plato principal pero se almorzó bien.

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

Food was mediocre and service was terrible. I do not recommend and I will not be returning.read more

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.

Came here after the hot springs. The patio is very nice. A…read moregreat vibe with a cool breeze. Had the bacalaitos which is like thicker fried chips but I guess it's fish, so good for protein. It was yummy. Had their mofongo. It was the first time I ever had it so I'm not sure how great it is but really enjoyed it. Very filling. Also the service was top-notch. She helped me order and we tried talking to each other though neither of us speak each others language

It is extremely important for me to share this experience. We were visiting from Downtown Miami,…read moreFL. Today, 12/22/2025, my husband and I visited La Guitarra to celebrate their anniversary. As expected during the holidays, the restaurant was very busy. Due to limited parking, we decided to place a to-go order. My husband went inside while I remained in our vehicle, which was parked briefly in front of the nearby barbershop and La Parrilla. I waited approximately one hour, which was understandable given how full the restaurant was. During this time, a man (heavyweight) from a neighboring establishment (La Parrilla and Barbershop) approached my vehicle and asked how much longer we would be parked there. I calmly explained that my husband was paying and that we were leaving shortly. I also reassured him that we were not from the area and had no intention of inconveniencing anyone. Approximately five minutes later, an older woman (damaged blonde hair, missing 3 of her teeth, poor hygiene) from a neighboring business (La Parrilla and Barbershop) aggressively approached my car and forcefully pounded on my window with a pen, demanding that I move immediately. I respectfully asked her not to touch my vehicle. She responded in an aggressive manner, stating that she "owned the parking spots" and could touch my car however she wanted. Despite repeatedly asking her to stop touching my window, she continued her hostile behavior. At that point, I felt threatened and unsafe. This incident unfortunately reflects very poorly on the neighboring establishments (La Parrilla and Barbershop) and indirectly impacts La Guitarra, despite the restaurant itself having excellent food and service. While La Guitarra was full of customers, the neighboring businesses were empty, yet their representatives displayed unnecessary hostility toward patrons. Because of this experience, we have made the difficult decision not to return (we reside in Miami, FL), solely due to the unsafe and aggressive environment created by nearby businesses. I would like to sincerely commend the gentleman directing traffic, who identified himself as a veteran. He apologized to us multiple times for the behavior we experienced and showed genuine professionalism and kindness. To the owners of La Guitarra: your food is outstanding, but unfortunately your customers are being exposed to hostile and intimidating behavior from neighboring establishments (La Parrilla and Barbershop), which overshadows an otherwise wonderful dining experience.

Amazing views. Delicious food. Great service. Everything tastes amazing. Some of the best food…read moreI've eaten in Puerto Rico. When Ponce, I make sure I'm hungry so I can make enjoy a great meal.

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.

In the middle of nowhere Puerto Rico, definitely one of the best trifongos I've ever had. The…read moreplantains were the perfect balance of thick but not dry. The meat was cooked to perfection. The service was definitely in the slower side, especially considering how empty it was. But overall, worth the wait!

We stopped here for lunch on our drive from ponce to Cabo rojo, it's a nice find. The place is…read morenicely decorated and very modern and clean. The staff are nice, seated us immediately. I had a cup of octopus as appetizer and they are delicious! But our burger and mafango took almost one hour to get to table. I'm not sure the reason. But it's just a little slow. But all taste good.