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La Casa del Chef

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4.3
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•#10 on "Where to eat: the 23 best restaurants in Ponce"
affordable
Puerto Rican restaurant
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Address
Callejon Fagot Across From Marshalls Centro Del Sur Mall, Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico
Website
https://m.facebook.com/lacasitadelchefponce
Phone
+1 787-643-1298
Hours
SuSunday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
MoMonday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Callejon Fagot Across From Marshalls Centro Del Sur Mall, Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico
Tuesday: 12–9PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
MoMonday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
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About

La Casa del Chef is a lively eatery adorned with local artwork, creating a vibrant ambiance. What truly sets it apart is its exceptional service and Puerto Rican haute cuisine. This restaurant offers a range of delectable dishes, including lobster prepared in criolla style, fresh octopus salad, and flavorful mofongo. The menu also features an assortment of seafood, meat cuts, and homemade desserts.
Why you should go
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  1. Indulge in mouth-watering food with exceptional sauces like mofongo con ajillo
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  2. Enjoy delightful desserts such as tres leches
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  3. Experience friendly service in a cozy setting with ample parking

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We were visiting Ponce with family. We found the restaurant through Google Map and decided to go in and try it. The waiter was very attentive to us at the entrance. The appetizers and soups were exquisite. The food was tasty, exceeding all of our expectations. From the rodaballo filet, steak filet with onions, mofongo with grouper, chicken fingers, churrasco with mofongo, and fried pork meat. The dessert was also delicious. Definitely, I recommend this place and will return when I have a next visit to Ponce. I congratulate the waiter and another employee who assisted us so that we had a spectacular dinner.
It was quiet and cute inside. The food was cooked to perfection and delicious. I had the mixed mofongo with seafood and it was the best ever. The sweetness and the salty was perfect. The sangria had the right amount of sweetness.
Food was OK and took a long time. Service was "meh." Would not likely dine here again given the choice. We were in the area attending a funeral and this place was highly rated "top 5" by a travel-related site. Wait staff were initially attentive to take the order and then wandered off - never checking back. I ordered the sauteed chicken and mamposteao rice. Others in my party ordered the grilled snapper with tostones. The fish was tasty. The chicken and the rice were salty. The tostones were dry ( as of previously frozen). Cocktails were average. Pictures shown are part of the decor. It seems to have been a Don Quijote themed restaurant at some point.
We were visiting Ponce with family. We found the restaurant through Google Map and decided to go in and try it. The waiter was very attentive to us at the entrance. The appetizers and soups were exquisite. The food was tasty, exceeding all of our expectations. From the rodaballo filet, steak filet with onions, mofongo with grouper, chicken fingers, churrasco with mofongo, and fried pork meat. The dessert was also delicious. Definitely, I recommend this place and will return when I have a next visit to Ponce. I congratulate the waiter and another employee who assisted us so that we had a spectacular dinner.
It was quiet and cute inside. The food was cooked to perfection and delicious. I had the mixed mofongo with seafood and it was the best ever. The sweetness and the salty was perfect. The sangria had the right amount of sweetness.
Food was OK and took a long time. Service was "meh." Would not likely dine here again given the choice. We were in the area attending a funeral and this place was highly rated "top 5" by a travel-related site. Wait staff were initially attentive to take the order and then wandered off - never checking back. I ordered the sauteed chicken and mamposteao rice. Others in my party ordered the grilled snapper with tostones. The fish was tasty. The chicken and the rice were salty. The tostones were dry ( as of previously frozen). Cocktails were average. Pictures shown are part of the decor. It seems to have been a Don Quijote themed restaurant at some point.
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Know before you go

  1. Try unique dishes not commonly found at other restaurants like arroz mamposteado or domplines
  2. Ask for recommendations from the staff to navigate the large menu effectively
  3. Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times for meals
  4. Avoid ordering overly salty dishes based on previous reviews

Reviews

La Casa del Chef is a hidden gem in Ponce, offering mouth-watering food with exceptional sauces and delightful desserts. The cozy interior, friendly service, and ample parking make it a must-visit spot near Ponce. Reviewers rave about the mofongo con ajillo, steak medallions with red wine sauce, and tres leches dessert. The attentive staff helps navigate the extensive menu that includes seafood, steaks, traditional dishes like arañitas de plátano and Steak Diane. While some mention high prices on certain items, overall, the experience is highly recommended for its delicious cuisine and welcoming atmosphere.
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4.5
out of 5
Wonderful
1356 reviews
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4.3
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Excellent
288 reviews
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5/5Kayin R
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Dec 1, 2024 from
Google
We were visiting Ponce with family. We found the restaurant through Google Map and decided to go in and try it. The waiter was very attentive to us at the entrance. The appetizers and soups were exquisite. The food was tasty, exceeding all of our expectations. From the rodaballo filet, steak filet with onions, mofongo with grouper, chicken fingers, churrasco with mofongo, and fried pork meat. The dessert was also delicious. Definitely, I recommend this place and will return when I have a next visit to Ponce. I congratulate the waiter and another employee who assisted us so that we had a spectacular dinner.
5/5Lakina F
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Mar 8, 2025 from
Google
It was quiet and cute inside. The food was cooked to perfection and delicious. I had the mixed mofongo with seafood and it was the best ever. The sweetness and the salty was perfect. The sangria had the right amount of sweetness.
3/5William S
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Dec 28, 2024 from
Google
Food was OK and took a long time. Service was "meh." Would not likely dine here again given the choice. We were in the area attending a funeral and this place was highly rated "top 5" by a travel-related site. Wait staff were initially attentive to take the order and then wandered off - never checking back. I ordered the sauteed chicken and mamposteao rice. Others in my party ordered the grilled snapper with tostones. The fish was tasty. The chicken and the rice were salty. The tostones were dry ( as of previously frozen). Cocktails were average. Pictures shown are part of the decor. It seems to have been a Don Quijote themed restaurant at some point.
5/5Manuel F
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Mar 7, 2024 from
Google
Arrived 10/4/23 mid afternoon after the Don Q Rum Tour. This was by far the best meal we had in Puerto Rico. Everything was so good and we even took some food to go. Great food, great service, it was all around a great experience. Not to mention the best Mofongo we had during our whole trip. We will definitely be back when we are in Puerto Rico.
5/5Alexander B
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May 22, 2023 from
Google
Very good restaurant! Delicious food, good presentation, and very prompt, attentive and helpful service. Our waiter was super helpful with picking out dishes to try - they have a rather large menu with seafood, stakes, traditional food, etc. Everything we ate was good. We had various appetizers (really liked the fried cheese), octopus salad, churrasco steak, French onion, and ham and potato soups. Would definitively come back the next time we're in the area!
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Address
Callejon Fagot Across From Marshalls Centro Del Sur Mall, Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico
Website
https://m.facebook.com/lacasitadelchefponce
Phone
+1 787-643-1298
Hours
SuSunday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
MoMonday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Callejon Fagot Across From Marshalls Centro Del Sur Mall, Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico
Tuesday: 12–9PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
MoMonday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
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People typically spend 2 hr here
+1 787-643-1298
https://m.facebook.com/lacasitadelchefponce
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