Mesa - Cocina & Vinatería — Restaurant in Ponce

This place was recommended as one of the most sophisticated restaurants on Ponce. On Sunday at around 1:50pm we called to ask for reservation for two and Menu availability, the person on phone told us they were serving Brunch menu until 2pm and after that Menu A La Carte would be available, so we went directly to the restaurant. At our arrival the person at door told us Menu A La Carte will not be available until 3pm. Very upset we told her that we have called minutes ago and the person on phone told us it will be available after 2pm. The waitress told us to look the Brunch Menu (very limited in comparison with Menu A La Carte) and that she was going to ask if they can make an exception. We look the Brunch Menu but there was not what we where looking for. After talking with someone (probably owner) they told us Menu A La Carte would not be available after 3pm. Not happy, we decide to make an reservation for 3:30pm. We go shopping and returned at 3:20pm. At this time a waiter received us and ask if we have reservation. We explain to him that we have and explain the previous situation. He told us to sorry, but that they where still serving Brunch Menu. We almost can’t believe it, but it was true. Again, he went to the same person (believed to be the owner) and his answer was the same, that the Menu a la Carte will not be available until 4:30pm. We have been visiting multiples restaurants in Ponce, Lydias, Pizza Heaven, Vistas, Lola, El Negocio de Panchi and a lot others and never been treated like this. We hope owner takes on count this review to look for options to clarify their Menu options because on Facebook they have promotion that said the Brunch Menu would be available until 3pm... Not until 4:30pm as they told us. We will try a second time to give them a second chance and see if they...

WOW WOW WOW! everything about this place is perfect. The valet driver was super nice! Alexander our server went above and beyond and was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommendations etc. super friendly and professional. Checked up on us often. The chef cooked everything to perfection. The octopus was perfect. Our steak was amazing we also had the ceviche and the carpaccio! WE DID NOT BELIEVE IT WHEN WE MET THE CHEF AND HE WAS ONLY 23 years old! He is doing an amazing job. We expected to see someone who has been in the business for 24 years! My wife is pregnant but craving a spicy margarita (without alcohol of course) they mentioned it would be basically a spicy lemonade and that she’d be better off with a virgin mojito but then offered to first try making the margarita. The margarita was amazing and should be added to the menu as a virgin drink. I would never believe it wasn’t a real margarita. The restaurant itself is super clean and upscale. Lots of nice fixtures and designs. You can tell the staff loves their job. Everyone was so happy piano music in the back. I will come back to PR from Florida drive 4 hours to get here and back to the airport and back to Florida all in one day just to...

Highly recommend! Yes, the prices reflect fine dining but unlike many high end restaurants they were generous portions. Not only that, but the food was delicious & our waitress was so attentive and composed. We also appreciated that the menu had English translation & the waitstaff were able to communicate to us in English.

Spicy Crab Bao Buns 10/10 must try!! Teriyaki Beef Carpaccio 9/10 thin, tender, quality beef. The teriyaki & mayo drizzled on top were interesting & the tempura bits add a nice crunch to the dish. Baked Brie 8/10 enjoyable but not worth the price. Tomato jam was more sweet than savory. Pistachios were great on top. Tuna Tartar 8/10 preferred it over the ceviche, everything tasted incredible, strong sesame oil taste. Only downside was the avocado crema did not taste fresh Ceviche 6/10 very creamy, almost to the point where you couldn’t taste the fish but texture was good & the root vegetable chips that came on the side were amazing

Would definitely come back the next time I’m in Ponce. Thank you for a wonderful...