What should I order at La Casa del Chef?
La Casa del Chef
Churrasco
Frequently recommended steak dish, often served with mofongo or fries and vegetables. Noted for being flavorful and well-prepared.
Seafood dishes (including red snapper fillet, dorado relleno, seafood mofongo, and octopus salad)
Seafood items are highly praised for their freshness, flavor, and excellent sauces. Specific dishes like red snapper fillet with cilantro sauce and mahi mahi stuffed with shrimp and lobster are highlighted.
Desserts (especially Tembleque and Flan de Guayaba)
Desserts are recommended for their delicious taste, with Tembleque described as the best tasted in a long time and flan de guayaba highly suggested.
Homemade ziti with Alfredo lobster sauce
Noted for outstanding homemade pasta with rich, creamy Alfredo lobster sauce.
Location details
Callejon Fagot Across From Marshalls Centro Del Sur Mall, Ponce, Ponce, 00716, PR
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12 to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 9 PM |
About La Casa del Chef
La Casa del Chef is a Puerto Rican restaurant in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It serves lunch and dinner, with table service, reservations, and options for dine-in, takeout, onsite service, and no-contact delivery. Reviewers consistently praise the flavorful food, especially mofongo, lobster dishes, filet mignon, octopus salad, onion soup, lamb chops, and desserts like flan. They also note attentive service and a menu with seafood, steaks, and traditional Puerto Rican dishes.
Amenities & services
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is La Casa del Chef known for?
It is especially known for mofongo, including octopus mofongo and mofongo relleno de carrucho, plus lobster dishes and filet mignon. Reviewers also repeatedly call out the fried cheese and French onion soup as standouts, with many saying the flavors are excellent and the portions are satisfying for the price.
What dishes are most recommended at La Casa del Chef?
The most recommended items include octopus mofongo, lobster and shrimp stuffed filet, filet mignon, lamb chops, and octopus salad. Other frequently praised dishes are fried cheese, French onion soup, churrasco, and the dorado relleno with shrimp and lobster, which reviewers say comes with especially good sauces.
What is the atmosphere like at La Casa del Chef?
The restaurant is described as small, somewhat dark inside, and decorated with paintings, with a cozy and romantic feel. Reviewers say it works well for dates, family meals, and group dinners, and the dining room can get busy at lunch and during peak periods.
Is La Casa del Chef good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is about $20 to $60, and reviewers often describe the pricing as fair or spot on for the portion size and quality. Several note that the lunch menu is more affordable, and that the food and service make it feel worth the cost.
When is the best time to visit La Casa del Chef?
Weekday late lunch can still be busy, and some reviewers mention only a short wait even when the restaurant is packed. Others note that rush times, such as graduation month or peak lunch hours, can slow the kitchen, so a reservation is useful if you want a smoother visit.
Is parking available at La Casa del Chef?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does La Casa del Chef have vegetarian options?
Yes, La Casa del Chef offers vegan options.
Is La Casa del Chef kid-friendly?
Yes, La Casa del Chef is good for kids.
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