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Hours
Tue
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thu
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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PRICE RANGE
$14.00 – $71.00
CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, International, Puerto Rican
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does it mainly serve crepes / waffles?
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El Negocio de Panchi offers exquisite International proposals with a creole twist. By constantly updating the menu we can offer our customers innovative dishes with various cuts of fresh fish and beef and creations such as veal ossobuco, duck breast with blackberry marmalade, Halibut in crust with sausage, among others entries and delicious homemade desserts. From tradition to gourmet, El Negocio the Panchi offers exquisite dished in a comfortable and affable ambiance.
PRICE RANGE
$14.00 – $71.00
CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, International, Puerto Rican
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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5.0
264 reviews
Excellent
221
Very good
33
Average
5
Poor
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Terrible
1
Angela G
6 contributions
Mar 2022 • friends
Spectacular food, well deserved rating as best restaurant in ponce.
This is a cute place located in a quite an unassuming location. The decor is midrange but the food is some of the best and on par with any higher end restaurant in a major city. The wait staff was perfect and familiar with table etiquette
Flavor profile was very well balanced.
Wine menu did not leave me wanting
Ordered
Stuffed mushrooms
Octopus
Cod and chickpea stew
Blackened salmon
Pork chop
Guava cheese cake
Cheese pastry and ice cream
Written March 9, 2022
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dsmuniz
Old Bridge4 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
Just had a birthday dinner at Panchi’s and it was remarkable! I had the fillet mignon and my husband had the blackened grouper, both cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed a great Argentinian cabernet. But the best part of the evening was having Panchi come out to sing Happy Birthday while delivering their signature guava cheese cake. An overall great experience and the service was top notch! Thank you!
Written January 10, 2023
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DebConver
Sterling67 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Looking for a fabulous restaurant in Ponce, Puerto Rico? Look no farther than El Negocio de Panchi. We were seriously blown away by the wonderful menu, amazing flavors and superb staff. What a surprising and special treat in a very unassuming location. From the delicious spinach, nut and feta salad…with the chef’s special mustard dressing…to the “to die for” dessert of crepes with berries, the meal was a culinary delight. I had what may honestly be the best filet mignon I have ever had. It was cooked to perfection and the special sauce topped it off. My husband had the shrimp lo mein…a surprising choice, to be sure, but he didn’t utter a word until finished…just savored the dish. Panchi came out to meet us, and he was so warm and welcoming. The staff couldn’t have been better! If you find your way to Ponce, you must eat at El Negocio de Panchi!
Written February 16, 2022
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Ken G
Margate City302 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Honestly the restaurant is not much to look at, first looks are deceptive. The staff is beyond accommodating - they have been trained!! The menu from every respect is innovative and exceptional. Escargot, wonderfully delicately fried grouper morsels, uniquely and generously prepared salad that is too interesting to descrbe a berry dessert that was beyond imagination. There was more, check it out.
Written February 27, 2022
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Victor M
23 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
My wife and I had to travel to Ponce to finalize a legal transaction. After meeting with our lawyer, we proceeded to El Negocio de Panchi, where I had made a reservation for lunch. The place was very easy to locate and had ample parking in front. All the food, from the codfish croquettes to the sautéed octopus and the Mediterranean sea bass and sweet and sour seared tuna, was excellent. Service was very prompt and courteous and Panchi(the owner and chef) showed up at our table to get our input on the experience. It was a truly enjoyable time we had!!!
Written January 12, 2020
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Eric R
Sterling38 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
The food is amazing. The parking lot looks like a used car lot and it’s crowded. Just press on, go in and enjoy. The menu is revised often. The mushroom caps with chorizo and balsamic infusion was amazing. Escargot was special and delightful. Every main dish received rave reviews from all in our party.
Written December 19, 2020
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GeneralShamu
New York City1275 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Made a reservation in advance (definitely needed given it's a small space that fills up fast) and are glad we were able to visit. High quality food with Michellin-star quality ingredients and presentation. Definitely worth a visit if in Ponce!
Written December 26, 2023
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Matil
4 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Shortly after Christmas my husband and I were in Ponce. The food was delicious and nicely presented. What was most memorable was the proprietor’s concern when we shared our dismay over our lodging and transportation. He was ready to help right away or any time during our stay. All we wanted was a relaxing meal. We ended up staying until closing time listening to the wonderful playlist and enjoying a gift of an after dinner sherry. Many thanks for the delicious food and delightful ambience
Written January 3, 2020
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Bohdan B
St. Petersburg3 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Amazing experience for my family and me. Well worth the prices, very healthy, well-cooked and so delicious. We had the swordfish and salmon, the octopus appetizer and the cassava soup. The side salads had the best dressing we’ve ever had. Everyone was so friendly and kind. We wish we could have this place in our hometown in the states. Highly recommend!!
Written December 29, 2023
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Laura I
Charlotte28 contributions
Apr 2019 • none
We found out about El Negocio de Panchi through my spouse's coworker, whose wife is a native of PR. I'll be very honest, we were not sure what to expect when we pulled into the parking lot with the barnyard smell and outward appearance. However, we certainly judged a book by its cover because the food was EXCELLENT and the service wonderful. One of the more expensive places we ate in PR, but well worth it if you find yourself in the area.
Written January 31, 2020
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Ricardo
Puerto Rico5 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Just wow. 20 ⭐️. Excellent service. Very nice selection of wine. We have “Pechuga de Pollo rellena de Queso Gouda en salsa de Tamarindo”. Just perfect..!!!!! And Risotto de Corned Beef a Caballo 🍳 amazing. The best thing is the service. The waiter knows and understand the menu perfectly. And made excellent recommendations. We will be back, for sure. Recommend 200%. Ask for Efrain he is the best. You would not regret it.
Written June 24, 2023
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seclegal
Orlando1 contribution
Jan 2023 • none
The food was good, but not superb. The place was clean but small. The parking lot was a mess, built with pebbles and loose rocks making it very difficult for women in high heels to walk and risk of an injury. The high price tag is not justified. We will come back if they adjust the price to reality and fix the parking lot. Average experience.
Written February 11, 2023
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adiazjr15
Santurce171 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
I had heard of Panchi many times, I finally went yesterday. IT was all and more. The Spinach salad, spectacular, as well as the Caprese Salad. Each big enough to feed two. My Goat Stew, spectacular, as well as the rice with TOCINO and pink beans.
Written March 6, 2021
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jesseMN
Savannah200 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Delicious takes on Caribbean and standards.
Attentive staff in a tasteful and comfortable venue. It is easy to enjoy the company of your dinner companion in a relatively small and quiet environment.
Written November 16, 2023
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BLUE512013
Miami57 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
If you were to have your last meal in Ponce, Puerto Rico, be sure to visit El negocio de Panchi! Super amazing food , all, I mean all flavors on point! All the plates were left empty in our group of five, everyone celebrated everything, from the vinaigrette to the aioli, even the wine was delicious , honestly it’s my new favorite place in Puerto Rico, come and enjoy, this is a semi-luxurious small restaurant, in the suburban Ponce, everything was so perfect that I was expecting they will drop the ball with the desserts but I can tell you the guava cheesecake and the lemon natilla almost made me cry ,almost:) , this place is a true jewel come and discover it and enjoy, who ever is in that kitchen is a true world class champion!
Written June 30, 2023
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