Where to Eat in Ponce: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 10, 2018 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best restaurant in Ponce, Puerto Rico including La Casa Del Chef, La Cava, Chef's Creations, Lola, King's Cream, Con Leche Coffee Bar & Bistro, El Negocio de Panchi, Melao Coffee Shop, El Turpial Boricua, Sabor y Rumba
Things to do in Ponce

1. La Casa Del Chef

1307 Callejon Fagot, Ponce 00717-1909, Puerto Rico Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Puerto Rican, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$157 - HK$392 +1 787-843-1298
Excellent
58%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 210 reviews

La Casa Del Chef

Reviewed By AndreIzq - Altamonte Springs, Florida

How many chances you have in life that you go to a restaurant and not one but many dishes are really outstanding, including dessert, tasty, fresh, delicate, smooth, consistent, flavorfull, a gem, hidden paradise, for Gastro lovers an epicurean tour. Very recomended! If you go to Ponce, you really need to visit this place, owner operated Tito focus in working with local people getting fresh seafood everyday, also that Lamb fenomenal!

2. La Cava

1150 Caribe Avenue | At the Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Television, Accepts Credit Cards Contemporary, Latin, Puerto Rican, International, Gluten Free Options Dinner HK$196 - HK$471 +1 787-259-7676
Excellent
57%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 139 reviews

La Cava

The finest dining venue in the Ponce area, located at the Ponce Hilton Golf & Casino Resort. Parking is complimentary when dining. Cozy atmosphere, attentive service, quality ingredients and professional cuisine. Amazing desserts too!

Reviewed By borntoloveya106 - Huntington Station, New York

Our meal was excellent. We got the scallop appetizer and the chateau briand for 2. It was a great meal. Steak was cooked perfectly and super tender. People mentioned it was pricey. We came from New York so $60 for a 16oz steak was totally worth it! Yum!

3. Chef's Creations

100 Calle Reina, Ponce 00730-3683, Puerto Rico Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$8 848 8384
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 119 reviews

Chef's Creations

Reviewed By goldrush28 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

We went for dinner on a Thursday night. Their hours are limited,so check that out. My wife had a burger and I had pulled pork tacos. Both came with a very nice soup and salad bar, Everything was excellent including the service. We shall return and highly recommend.

4. Lola

Plaza de Ponce, Calle Union | Esq. Reina y Mendez Vigo, Ponce 00731, Puerto Rico Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Caribbean, Latin, Puerto Rican, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +1 787-813-5033
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 560 reviews

Lola

Reviewed By Mario C

Great restaurant and tasty food. A bit pricy but worth it in my humble opinion. They are also part of a program called Mesones from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company which have the most prominent gastronomic spots of the island.

5. King's Cream

9223 Calle Marina | Beneath Melia Hotel, Ponce 00730-5839, Puerto Rico Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Puerto Rican Late Night, Drinks +1 787-843-8520
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 328 reviews

King's Cream

Plaza Las Delicias, Ponce, PR 00730 Open Daily 9am-12am<br>(787) 843-8520

Reviewed By RusPat_704 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

It is not really ice cream, but a flavorful fruit mixture. Service is fast and the prices are economical. I always stop here when in Ponce. My favorite is Parcha (Passion Fruit). A little tart but just right.

6. Con Leche Coffee Bar & Bistro

Galeria del Sur | 1046 Ave. Hostos Suite. 108, Ponce, Puerto Rico Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$78 +1 939-969-1312
Excellent
49%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 91 reviews

Con Leche Coffee Bar & Bistro

Next to Plaza del Caribe Mall; across from new Walgreens. Outdoor Seating.

Reviewed By Troy N - Houston, Texas, United States

i like this little place. gets a little crowded at times. every time i am in ponce i go here. so much that the girls that work here remember me from my last trip a year ago. the food is actually tasty.

7. El Negocio de Panchi

Pr-14 | Coto Laurel, Ponce 00780, Puerto Rico Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Full Bar, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Caribbean, Latin, Puerto Rican, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$392 +1 787-848-4788
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 201 reviews

El Negocio de Panchi

- CURRENTLY IN CHRISTMAS BREAK. CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY 10 -<br>El Negocio de Panchi offers exquisite International proposals with a creole twist. By constantly updating the menu we can offer our customers innovative dishes with various cuts of fresh fish and beef and creations such as veal ossobuco, duck breast with blackberry marmalade, Halibut in crust with sausage, among others entries and delicious homemade desserts. From tradition to gourmet, El Negocio the Panchi offers exquisite dished in a comfortable and affable ambiance.

Reviewed By Linette V

This place got me speechless... There's variety in the menu. The food is absolutely delicious. The service is great; the waiters are very nice, helpful and attentive. The place is casual, but it has an elegant touch. It also has a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend visiting this place, it totally worth it.

8. Melao Coffee Shop

Union Street, Downtown Ponce | Inside Ponce Plaza Hotel and Casino, Ponce 00731, Puerto Rico Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Cafe, Puerto Rican, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$78 +1 787-813-5050
Excellent
67%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 168 reviews

Melao Coffee Shop

Melao Coffee Shop offers a variety of coffee such as Frozen Coffee, Latte, Mocha, Capuccino ect.... Also Melao has sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, homemade cupcakes, Chirardelli chocolates, and much more... Visit us! Open 7 days a week

Reviewed By SunflowerDame - Appleton, Wisconsin

This was conveniently located in our hotel but easily accessed by any passers by. They did a fantastic job making my latte each time to my specific requests. We did not have an opportunity to try the food but it the options looked great.

9. El Turpial Boricua

Calle Jose de Diego, Cotto Laurel, Ponce 00780, Puerto Rico Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Highchairs Available Caribbean, Latin, Puerto Rican Lunch, Dinner +1 787-848-5848
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 79 reviews

El Turpial Boricua

Reviewed By Monica F - Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico

This is one of my favorites. Staff is highly attentive and make you feel comfortable. They remember what you like. I recommend all the appetizers and the soups taste like home. "Croquetas de Jueyes y Croquetas de amarillos" taste very good. Sttuf mofongo and meats are excellent. Salmon is very god too. i posted a picture of my last visit.

10. Sabor y Rumba

Calle Isabel #66 Downtown Ponce | Suite un100, Ponce 00730, Puerto Rico Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Latin, Fusion Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast HK$118 +1 787-843-3003
Excellent
74%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 83 reviews

Sabor y Rumba

Reviewed By ExplorationVacation - Minnesota

This restaurant is located in a very simple interior courtyard. It doesn't look like much, but don't be fooled -- the food is wonderful. I had a sweet mofongo with steak and it was fabulous. It was perfectly prepared with a lovely flavor. The food seemed much fancier than I would have expected from the way the place looked. We could have ordered without English speaking staff, but there was someone with beautiful English working the day we visited, which was nice.

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