A Taste of Puerto Rico
Ponce offers affordable, authentic Puerto Rican food with fast service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. As a proud family-owned business, we’ve spent over 26 years sharing the dishes we grew up on with the Chicago community. Our passion is creating a dining experience that feels like home, with flavors that stay true to the island. Thank you for supporting us—we look forward to serving you for many more years to come!
Authenticity at Its Finest!
Our family is originally from Ponce, Puerto Rico, and we opened the restaurant on March 6, 1998 to share dishes like piononos, sorullos, mofongo, and arroz con gandules—favorites in every Puerto Rican kitchen. While rooted in traditional techniques, our food is also shaped by our Chicago roots. We proudly serve our community with home-cooked meals made with love and flavor—just like our mom made them, honoring our heritage with every bite.
Lechón Asado | Pig Roast
Pig is the most popular protein in Puerto Rico. On the island, you will find roads that are lined with restaurants called lechoneras; all dedicated to roasting whole pigs. We aim to recreate that experience here in Chicago. Stay in touch to find out when we will be roasting our next pig!
Pernil Asado - Slow-roasted marinated pork with a savory garlic crust.
Lechón - Roasted whole pork
Lechonera - Restaurant that specializes in roasted pork
TOP 25 Best Puerto Rican Restaurants In The US
"Chicago is home to one of the most diverse food scenes in the country, so it’s no surprise they’ve got some great Puerto Rican restaurants. Namely, Ponce. Nobody does atmosphere, affordability, and delicious traditional Puerto Rican fare quite like them. Whether you opt for the bistec encebollado or their famous patelillos – you’ll definitely be back for more."
- Big 7 Trave
