La Ponderosa
La Ponderosa is a bar in Es Pil·larí, at Carrer de Baltasar Moyà 1, Mallorca. Prices mentioned include €6 for half a sandwich with coffee and milk, a €7 daily menu plus drinks, and €23 for one serving of paella; one meal with 2 paellas, 3 drinks and 2 coffees came to €27.50. The venue has a large terrace, big screens for football and can be slow when busy. A board outside in October 2023 said it was permanently closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Ponderosa currently open or closed?
Reviews for La Ponderosa contain mixed status information. One visitor reported seeing a board outside in early October 2023 stating “permanently closed”, while other reviews describe the bar as open, including on Sundays. For the latest status, it is best to call +34 871 02 09 21 before going.
What prices were mentioned for breakfast, the daily menu and paella?
Several concrete prices appear in the reviews. A breakfast of half a sandwich and a coffee with milk cost 6 euros. The daily menu was mentioned at 7 euros plus drinks, and one paella serving was listed at 23 euros. Another bill for 2 plates of paella, 1 glass of red wine, 1 Seven Up, 1 radler and 2 coffees came to 27.50 euros.
How does ordering work at La Ponderosa?
Several guests describe a ticket-based system: you order at the bar first and then hand the ticket to a waiter. This was mentioned especially during busy periods. If the terrace is full, it can help to ask at the counter how the service flow works. La Ponderosa is described in reviews as a local bar with both bar ordering and table service.
What food is regularly available according to the reviews?
The reviews mention several recurring items: breakfast, sandwiches, llonguets, tapas, daily menus, burgers, pizzas and paella. One guest was specifically told that paella was the daily special, and homemade pizzas plus Angus burgers were also mentioned. According to the reviews, La Ponderosa serves food throughout the day.
Does La Ponderosa have a terrace and what facilities were mentioned?
Yes, the reviews repeatedly mention a large terrace. One guest described sun and shade there, plus a heater in winter. Large screens for football were also noted. The bar is in Es Pil·larí, and nearby market days were mentioned for Tuesdays and Thursdays, which can affect how busy the area is.
Is La Ponderosa dog-friendly and suitable for families?
Several reviews describe La Ponderosa as a quiet, comfortable place for a relaxed drink. Dogs are welcome on the terrace, and one guest mentioned that staff treated their dog kindly. The atmosphere is also described as family-friendly in the reviews. Its Google rating is 4.1 from 195 reviews.
What are the waiting times like and when is the best time to go?
Some reviews mention long waiting times, especially when the bar is busy. One guest waited 15 minutes just for soft drinks and 50 minutes in total for breakfast food that did not arrive; another reported a 45-minute wait for llonguets. If possible, quieter times are advisable. One review also noted that it is open on Sundays and is one of the few places open in the area that day.
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Location
Carrer de Baltasar Moyà, 1, 07600 Es Pil·larí
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