Popped into Ranchi Playero as we were passing through Ponce…read more This cute little gem has adorable decor, and ambience. They were playing soft salsa music in the background. The offers friendly service. Service is not fast as they prepare your food when ordered which ensures it very fresh and hot. We ordered crab and beef empanadas, mofongo and soup. The empanadas were off the chart. The mofongo balls and soup, everything, everything was delicious!

Baked grouper was delicious with rice and beans. The…read morechicken soup for $12 is a revitalizing value! Service was exceptional. I will probably eat here both nights I stay in Ponce. Try this place!

Amazing! El servicio excelente, la comida deliciosa y los…read moreprecios super razonables. Si estás en el área de Ponce te lo recomiendo, no te vas a repetir

We wanted a truly local spot to experience some Puerto Rican fare, and this place did not…read moredisappoint. They have a lot of tasty options on the menu, so it took us a bit of time to decide. The owner was very patient and friendly as we mulled o er the choices. I settled on the salmon with yellow rice and beans. My friends both had fried chicken with rice and beans. We chowed down and ate everything. That chicken was so crispy, light, and flavorful. My salmon was cooked to perfection, and the yellow rice was delicious. I also had the chance to enjoy a Pina colada, and it was the best. When I had them before, they were never this good. The restaurant is small but has a good amount of tables. So glad we tried this spot.

Some of the best local food we had on our trip! Loved the mofongo with shrimp. Staff were super…read morekind and patient with us. Love the seating area too inside the terrace area. Highly recommend stopping here while in Ponce.

A small stop to Ponce on the way to Johnny's Boat. We…read moreneeded a good lunch so here we are having a quick bite. The place was so cute and calming for the rush. It's a small courtyard bistro with old world charm and good food.

Had a wonderful time at Casita Miramar. Aalyah, our server did an amazing job of being able to…read morecommunicate and inform us about the dishes and accommodate anything we needed. Aalyah, thank you so much for making our last meal in San Juan so special!! The portions are huge! I split an app with 3 people and honestly the main dishes can be split among two people as well. It was very tasty especially the chicken, and the ribs! The place also looked amazing and we were given a semi-private room for such a large group. Thanks for having us!!

Casita Miramar absolutely lived up to the hype. It was at the top of my foodie list while visiting…read moreSan Juan, Puerto Rico, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. We visited on a Monday night without a reservation and almost didn't get a table. The hostess was incredibly kind and explained that there was an 8:00 p.m. reservation that hadn't been confirmed. She offered to seat us if the party didn't arrive within the grace period. Thankfully, they never showed up, and the table became ours. From that point on, everything was fantastic. The food was spectacular, and the service was just as impressive. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The restaurant itself is charming and inviting--it really does feel like dining in a cozy "casita." If you're visiting San Juan, Casita Miramar is absolutely worth a visit. Great food, excellent service, and a memorable dining experience.

We were looking for a good restaurant with options for all. This was a great find. The reviews I…read moreread were 100% right! I was nervous, because they were having the three kings celebration around the corner. I thought we wouldn't get a table. It was still early though, so we got seated right away inside. Too hot outside! They took our drink order which came quickly. We ordered the crab croquettes and they were delicious! I had the beef tenderloin and it was fantastic. My daughter had the vista pasta and loved it. My hubby the flank steak. Everything was perfect! The price was in line with the quality of food. Definitely recommend!

Wow! This place is amazing! The food, service and the rooftop views are incredible! The restraints…read moreis really nice, very clean and contemporary. For starters we had some chorizo in wine sauce served with toasted bread. The taste and flavor was amazing, I would literally go back just for this. For my entree I had the churrasco served in a caramelized onion sauce, served with tostones. My girlfriend had the bacalao which she totally loved. On top of the great food the restaurant has the most amazing view of the City of Ponce. We took great landscape photos of the Plaza, Parque de Bombas, the Church and more. We will seguro be back.

I have a winter home in Rincon and have found Rincon Boricua's lunch special to be the authentic…read morecomida criolla (local dishes). Good service, always friendly and the location provides an open air atmosphere with ample parking. A must not only for visitors but for the locals as well.

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. After placing my order, I waited…read moreapproximately 44 minutes for my food to arrive. When the Churrasco Mofongo ($27.99) finally came out, the portion size was surprisingly small and did not reflect the price at all. For nearly $28, I expected a much more substantial serving and better overall value. What made the experience even more frustrating was that I also ordered four pastelitos at $2.99 each, and those ended up providing more food and better value than the $27.99 Churrasco Mofongo. It's hard to justify paying nearly $28 for an entrée when a few appetizers totaling less than half the price leave you feeling like you received more for your money. To make matters worse, the staff was largely inattentive throughout the visit. It was difficult to get anyone's attention, there were no updates regarding the long wait, and customer service felt like an afterthought, only because the question "Can I have an update on my order" was asked to the staff. A 44-minute wait can be understandable during busy times, but keeping customers informed goes a long way, especially when multiple families sat, ate, and left before receiving the order. Overall, despite the churrasco mofongo tasting really good, between the excessive wait time, the lack of attentiveness from staff, and the disappointing portion size, I left feeling that the meal was not worth the price. I hope management takes a closer look at both the service and the value being provided to customers.

Made reservation here for my birthday. They do a great job prior to your reservation on…read morecommunication asking for any allergies and any special occasions. When we first arrived there is a golf cart service that drives you to the restaurant. We had originally reserved to be sat outside but since there was a wedding with a band they offered to sit us inside super considerate. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. I got the churrasco which had an Asian infusion taste to it. My partner got a steak which tasted amazing. The drinks were perfect and strong ! Definitely great for a romantic dinner or special occasion.

Food was great and atmosphere was amazing! It's worth it for a nice, fancier dinner or lunch. We…read morehad Christian as our server and he was amazing, very kind and welcoming

We made a reservation and arrived on time, but there was no hostess. A waiter had us wait by the…read moredoor while setting up tables, and after about 10 minutes, he seated another group without reservations before us. When we asked why, he replied with attitude that a reservation only "guarantees a table." Once we were finally seated, no one came to serve us. After another 10 minutes, we left. We came because of good food reviews, but never got the chance to try it. Unfortunately, the service alone was a huge turn-off. No food is worth that kind of treatment. We do not recommend this place. A hard pass.

Best dining experience I've had on the Island so far. Excellent service, beautiful restaurant,…read morespectacular food and drinks. I'm going back tonight!

We stopped here on the road between Ponce and San Juan, and since we didn't have a lot of time, we…read moredidn't wander too far down the Ruta del Lechon (Pork Highway). This place is right on the main highway, it's huge and packed so plan accordingly: we arrived before noon on a Friday, so we probably got one of the last parking spots (there's a guy managing or charging in the parking lot? not sure) and the line was manageable. A large group and some buses showed up after us, so it got really crowded! Anyway, we had a short line, had no idea what we were doing to order (I should have researched better) but pointed and nodded, and with some help from the nice people in line, ended up with two huge platters of pork, rice and some other sides - way more food that we probably needed. The food: delicious! I would say our #2 favorite meal in Puerto Rico, after Marmalade (but that was more than 10x the price!) The pork was delicious, juicy, flavorful, and the crackling was to die for! I wish they would package those and sell them - probably only good fresh, though. Rice and sides were adequate: my son tried to be healthy and said the salad and potatoes were ok, but you're really there for the pork. Cost etc.: we paid less than $50 for 2 enormous plates of food and some sodas. It was enough for 3 lunch servings, plus enough leftovers for 2 people to have the rest for dinner - so I guess 5 servings? The wait was not bad early on a weekday, but they must get incredibly overrun on weekends. It is entertaining to see the pork cooking on a spit (please don't come if you are vegetarian and sensitive to such things) and watch them hacking away with machetes. My husband wondered if the machetes are the same once used for sugar cane!

During our trip to Puerto Rico, we made a stop at a lechónera- a restaurant that serves lechón (one…read moreof PR's unofficial national dishes), which is a whole, slow-roasted pig. This restaurant is just one of many open-air roadside spots that serve lechón along "La Ruta del Lechón", aka the "pork highway" in Guavate. We got a half pound of lechon along with Mamposteao, which was delicious and filling. The pork skin hit a level of shatteringly crispy texture that I have never had from non-fried pork skin. We came later in the day, which unfortunately meant that the pork was slightly dried out. However, the texture and flavor of the lechón was absoutely delicious. It's a "build your own box" style restaurant where you choose which sides you want on the dipslay. Besides the mamposteao there were also other delicious-looking sides such as plantains/mofongo, beans, fruit, etc. There's a small parking lot outside the restaurant- one where the rule is you can only back your car into your parking space. Interesting. Would definetely come to try lechón here again!

So early warning the sign is not hanging out where it's visible. So look for that dark green…read morebuilding and the sign is on the building in black really high. Walked into a nice small local restaurant A/C is great in here after that walk to get here. The servers greeted us with a big beautiful welcoming smile which is always the best way to pull me in. Drinks- we got the mojito (classic) and the passion fruit margarita and they were both very nice. Drinks were mixed great where nothing was overwhelming the other. Beef turnover- nice and tasty. The beef was seasoned well with hints of herbal seasonings. It came with a little pepper sauce that wasn't just spicy but had like a sweet pepper and chives flavor as well. Baked pork ribs- got this with the white rice and beans. The beans was well seasoned and tasted really good. The rice was cooked well and with some salt where it's not too much but you can taste a hint of it with every bite. The pork was disappointingly dry. It had a nice flavor almost like smoked but too dry and hard. Fried snapper- this took the cake. It was cooked to perfection where it wasn't dry but soft and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It came with a nice tasting garlic sauce but honestly the sauce over powers the herbal flavor of the fish. Fried cod fish- this was a no no. It was fried like a chip but tasted like oil. There was no fish flavor at all.

Love this a place! The food and an authentic and delicious…read more The staff is friendly and the coconut drink and mojito is great. I come here everytime in San Juan. Can't miss this hit!