Ponchos Mexican Food and Cantina Reviews
Submitted by Cecilia Escobedo on 05/01/2022
Cecilia Escobedo 5 stars rating.
Excellent food as always. My husband orders green chili burritos or bean and green chili mixed burrito. I like their tostadas. Although that South Central Avenue is under construction due to the new light rail, it seems that business is booming as always at Ponchos Mexican Food. They have a great take out in front of the restaurant. Or you can go on a family's night out and have dinner inside the restaurant, and/or just sit at the bar and have a couple of drinks and watch a sporting event. It's a very serene and nice a clean place to go to if you want to go out and eat Mexican food. Plus they have restrooms inside.
Sueann 4 stars rating.
The shredded chicken burrito was so good, the chicken was so delicious. The restaurant’s decor is really cute with the outdoor/indoor feel. I would caution tall people, because there are some areas where the headroom is low. There are also 2 doors, one to enter & see the hostess to be seated and another near the bar. If you enter by the bar (which we did) you have to walk through the restaurant to the hostess to be seated. It’s a little weird.
Submitted by Sueann on 09/09/2022
Audra Mc 2 stars rating.
Very disappointed and sad to see the restaurant go downhill. ???? Ponchos has been awesome in 30 years of going there. Even before the pandemic I noticed a change. Its way expensive now. I don't mind paying for quality and quantity. I had the 2 tacos with rice and beans. Basic dish, small portions. Shredded beef taco was so so deep fired it was not edible. It was not even taco shaped. The chicken taco was a piece of whole dark chicken, the shell was so oily, greasy, soggy not crunchy. The rice was different, sort of tasteless. The beans were good. I didn't take pics because I didn't want to dis them that badly.. When I say the portions are small, the rice & beans were 2 tablespoons. ???? Unfortunately, we won't be going back anytime soon.
Submitted by Audra Mc on 07/04/2022
nadene garcia 5 stars rating.
Best Pollo fundido in Phoenix ,i ask for it lightly fried so its still crispy but the chicken is jucy ,moist and tender!:)
Submitted by Nadene Garcia on 05/15/2022
Exploring With Neeci 3 stars rating.
The food just wasn't the same it looks really nice and our waiter was nice .... the green Chilli looked like white gravy
Submitted by Exploring With Neeci on 04/15/2022
Denise Nicole Photography 5 stars rating.
Ponchos is an iconic Mexican restaurant, in the heart of South Phoenix, that I have been going to for the last 25 years now. The food is excellent. The margaritas are bomb. Their salsa is to die for. You have to go and check it out, if you get a chance.
Submitted by Denise Nicole Photography on 04/07/2022
Alicia Cruz 5 stars rating.
Love it!! They remodel and it looks fabulous. Food is still fantastic!!
Submitted by Alicia Cruz on 03/23/2022
Jean Agregado 4 stars rating.
After the remodel, I'm giving it 1 more star! The structure is the same but the lighter color scheme makes the entire place feel less cramped. The decor now has some art pieces from local Arizona artists. There are permanent plexiglass dividers in some rooms.
The complimentary chip basket is bigger and better! Each table still has its own bottle of red salsa to drown your taste buds with all the spice you can handle. The menu look has been revamped as well with a few new options. The popular traditional dishes are still available, and the few I've tried taste the same as I remember. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to park, wait to get seated, to get your order taken and get your food. Servings are still huge. Go hungry... but not too hungry. ????
Submitted by Jean Agregado on 02/27/2022
Danielle G 3 stars rating.
Since reopening:
Food is good as usual, if you've been expect the same deliciousness as before.
The new look provides brighter lights and lighter walls so the rooms feel bigger in a way.
The staff was extra friendly and very attentive.
The bar door was locked and everyone needed to go into the main door an wait to be seated.
Long lines as usual but the wait wasn't too bad.
Submitted by Danielle G on 01/27/2022
Second Job 4 stars rating.
I love this rode side spot. The construction on the street places it right in ur face. U have 2 pass right by it.
The food was very nice. A guy in line recommend the dish w/ red sauce. We didn't get it but he lit up about the dish.
Our food hit the hunger spot. Pretty ladies make the food better as well. Hey ladies????????????????????????????????????????????????
Submitted by Second Job on 07/28/2021
