"A 30-year time lapse video of Ponce would show Eats standing as a fixture in the rapidly developing area. That’s because this cafeteria-esque institution has remained a go-to for quick, affordable comfort foods. At the order counter, you’ll be hit with several meat and side options (our favorite is the semi-spicy jerk chicken with rice and beans that always fills us up and sends us back to the counter to order another to-go). Your meal will be around $12 and ready before you’re even done paying, so find a booth by a window and look out at all the new builds between bites." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard