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.

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.

Excellent service and good food. Nice music but loud for my taste…read more Clean place and in the center of the city.

Surprised this restaurant doesn't have more reviews. The food is delicious, I got a shrimp mofongo…read moreand my spouse got the chicken mofongo, both were amazing. The juice was freshly squeezed. The service was excellent, we recommend this restaurant.

Under the Ceiba tree is the most amazing restaurant, the Mofongo was so good. The beans had such…read moregreat flavor. Yessss

Great location and excellent service, with plenty of options to choose from on the menu. The food's…read moretaste, fair prices, and speedy service made us very happy and satisfied. The waitstaff were attentive to our table and all our needs. Thank you!

Sábado 18 de abril de 2026 almuerzo cercano por compromisos. Local establecido hace muchos años…read moreatendidos por sus propios dueños. Único con un menú especial que lo distinguen de todos los demás locales de Sushi. Almuerzo excelente y el servicio también. Estacionamiento al frente del local.

Foods good. The…read morewaitress didn't care about service. Waiting time since order was more than an hour, but that's not all, the food was bring to the table one person at a time and 20 minutes in between. A great mess with the waiting time and service.

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 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.

We came here for lunch, and everything was amazing! We were seated right away and staff was…read morefriendly. I ordered the Mofongo and it was very filling and very reasonably priced. My daughter ordered pork and it was seasoned very well. Very nice ambience and clean restaurant in a very convenient location in Ponce.

Excellent Puerto Rican cuisine!! Bar in the front and restaurant in the back. If you are visiting…read morePonce, Puerto Rico, you must visit!!

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.