Ponce Restaurant

Ordered through Door Dash and I went crazyyyyyyyy! I ordered soooo much!!! Everything was wrapped perfectly and delivered hot and fresh!!!! Not overly expensive and massive portions!!! The Parcha - Passion Fruit Juice was very refreshing! The Fuego Boricua (1/2oz) hot sauce was very good! A nice homemade hot sauce that packs a punch! 1 lb. Carne Frita - Fried Pork Chunks was good! It's a cross between chicharrones and non smoked bacon. I would say it was more than a pound. The Lechón Asado - Succulent Roast Pork dinner was good too! My only complaint is that it was a little dry. Good but a bit dry. Maybe due to the long commute? My dinner came with arroz con gandules, a salad! The arroz con gandules was cooked perfectly and had the right amount of olives. The Maduros - Sweet Fried Plantains were good. I did have a couple pieces that weren't ripe. However the ones that were were very delicious. I also had a Pastelillo - Savory Beef-Filled Turnover was full of meat and not overly greasy. The creamy garlic sauce was delicious alone, on the salad or as a dip for the pastelillo and fried pork! Great job Ponce!!!!!!!

I was craving whole fried fish so I searched Caribbean on Apple Maps and this place amongst a few others popped up so i made the trek from Old Town.Definitely worth the trip! The service is fine, it's a busy place with indoor and outdoor seating so the staff is quite busy shuffling from table to table. It's an authentic Puerto Rican establishment so some employees speak good English and others not too much which is fine.I knew i was getting the snapper before I arrived,however, I did substitute the side salad for pepper and onions because lettuce is my least favorite green (&I eat all my greens on rotation so that should tell you something). After placing my order, my food came out within about 15 minutes. It came out hot with a few limes on top. The side veggies came out a coupleMinutes after I asked for them and with avocados which was an appreciated surprise. Having lived in NY and LA, there's always an up charge if like $4 for avocados so when they are given to you without warning and up charge then that's nice from where I sit. The tostones weren't too oily and the fish was perfect. I should have took an after shot but let's just say, I ate down. To the bone. And I am now very full. My meal was $23 before tax so that was good for me!If you are visiting Chicago and looking to eat outside of downtown and not afraid to venture out a little bit, I recommend coming here for sure.

This is by far my favorite Puerto Rican restaurant. Every time I go and order an alcapurria it is consistent and always fresh. I can't say enough about their jibarito sandwiches. This is one real authentic place.

One of the best Puerto Rican restaurants in the city, situated right in the heart of Humboldt Park, the food and flavors transport you to the island life. Bustling with patrons, serving up all the classics, they just spent time renovating their space, clean, friendly, but be prepared to wait. Food does take a bit longer than usual, especially when ordering carryout. Must try!

The food was awesome Everything was tasty and well seasoned. We had a great waiter that was friendly and helpful. The place was clean, vibrant and smelled like great food. This restaurant will definitely go on the repeat list. Note: The street parking is relatively inexpensive. $5 bucks for two hours.

Was able to taste them during a Blackhawks game night - themed for Hispanic Heritage Month. There were 4 different stations to choose from and this was one of them. I loved that they gave a hearty mini meal! The food itself was good. Not like my mom's rice, but still good. The chicken was so soft! Very yummy overall! May need to check them out in restaurant.

The food here is ALWAYS amazing! Service is quick, the dining area is large enough for a number of sized groups, and takeout/Doordash is available. We've been to Puerto Rico several times, and the food here is very reminiscent of our favorite spots there. Authentic, flavorful, and well portioned. My personal favorite is the Mofongo con Camarones en Salsa. The Mofongo was tender, and the red sauce served with the shrimp was incredibly delicious! This place is absolutely worth a stop if you're from the area or a visit if you're not!

Good food! I'm giving it five starts because of the pork, extremely juicy and tender. The rice with gandules was also good and well flavored. The stewed beans were good but not great. They had huge chunks of green bell peppers which was a surprise. I also got a coconut flan. It had a perfect consistency and taste, but it was tiny for the $5 price. Overall, I would eat the pernil again.

The best place!! my 103-year-old Puerto Rican grandma from utuado approved too! Jibarito and arroz con Gandules. Get the fried meat pie(alcapurria) too. Try the passion fruit juice or the Puerto Rican soda. Enjoy!!

Aye dios mio! What a great way to finish off our stay in Chicago. This place is not to be missed. If you're in the mood for great flavor, Puerto Rican ambiance and great service, stop by Ponce Restaurant on Fullerton. Everything was amazing! So much to choose from but definitely have the Puerto Rican arroz con gandules. I've added this place to my contacts list. Definitely going back for more.