Good Grief !! Where do I start?! At the beginning, Jim…read more.. OK, so I'm in Hanford, California doing a favor for a friend after a long day working in Los Angeles then driving 3 hours! My options??? Grabbing some snacks at the hotel or taking the spectacular advice of April and Naesha at the front desk of the Fairfield Marriott, my hotel for the night. They also said that the Steak Bites were fantastic. After a quick shower, I took the 5 minute ride to the restaurant. Independent building, fairly nondescript but classy enough. Easy access with plenty of parking. You enter in to a dark, classy Italian restaurant. A large , open dining room straight ahead, and a small (but really cute) bar to the left. I chose eating at the bar, and I'm happy I did. Raquel, the Bartender took care of me with humor, seriousness, smiles, and incredible recommendations. Ordered a nice Zin and started perusing the menu. The nightly "specials" menu looked great, but the regular menu nailed me. Before I could even begin to make decisions, their bread arrived at the table with a small bowl of marinara sauce. Maybe the best I've had... EVER! Raquel was literally describing the recipe after I raved. Should have asked for a copy! Guess I knew then that I was about to be thrilled! I ordered some of the steak bites for the ladies at the hotel, then proceeded, knowing I was about to overeat AND take a feast back with me. Always a Caesar Salad as a starter, asking for it not to be overly saturated and they nailed it. Just a personal preference and this is massively nit picky, but just a hint more anchovy paste. Raquel then steered me to Shrimp Avocado Crostini as an appetizer. It truly left me speechless, and that's virtually impossible (just ask my kids). The perfectly toasted Crostini's, thinly sliced, a smear of the avocado, then a spoonful of heaven! I mean the warm shrimp goulash, salsa, soup... heck, whatever it was, was pure perfection. Limited myself to 3 pieces, about 9 bites, and only consumed about 1/3. For my main course I opted for a chicken dish as I often do. I chose the Spicy Chicken Chipotle with Penne Pasta, Blackened Chicken, bell peppers,edamame, mango... Now as I'm already achieving some pressure on my belt, all just have a couple bites. OOPS!!! Yup, it was THAT good! And it came out hot, as it should, a thing many restaurants miss on. I was confused after my first bite because it was unnaturally sublime! I devoured it!!! Just left enough to add it to the bounty traveling back to the hotel. Truly some of the very best pasta I've had anywhere. So now I'm stuffed and she comes over and says a naughty word, DESSERT! Crème Brûlée Cheesecake sound ok? Sure, I reply. Light, fluffy, not overly sweet, luscious caramel sauce... two perfect bites and into a to go package. The food, 10/10 The Service, 10/10 (Thanks Raquel!) The Atmosphere 9/10 Don't know if I will ever get the opportunity to return, but if I do it would be my honor to have a chance at trying more of the beautiful menu. Bon A-petite' Cheers

I was excited to try this restaurant since there aren't many upscale dining options in our area…read more The food was good and I enjoyed my meal, which is why I'm giving it a few stars. Unfortunately, the service was very slow. I sat in the bar area during happy hour and waited over an hour for my food. While I understand happy hour can be busy, the restaurant didn't appear overly crowded, so the wait felt excessive. Communication from the staff about the delay would have made the experience much better. The food quality was the highlight of my visit, but the long wait and slow service made the overall experience disappointing. I hope they can improve their timing because our community could really use a great local dining option.

I love a restaurant that makes their own corn tortillas. This was my last dinner in Hanford. My…read morefriends and I were greeted by very friendly staff and great tacos. They were very generous with their chips as well. I got the Pescado, Aldobada, asada y cabeza. Good amount of meat, reasonable price, and very good tortillas. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area!

I am so impressed with this restaurant! If I lived closer to Hanford I would come every week. The…read morephrase "this could heal me" fully applies. The restaurant is family owned, and our server was the owner's daughter. Our food came out quickly and was amazing--the portions and drinks were generous, the chicken in my enchiladas was grilled well, etc. Unbeknownst to us, she sketched the 3 of us while we ate on our check and it was the sweetest thing ever. I had to include it here. It was a little warm in the restaurant on a hot day so if you're heat sensitive that's a factor to consider, but otherwise 12/10 recommend.

Passing through Hanford today needed lunch. So decided to check this place out. As the name states…read morequesadillas are the main dish. Any kind imaginable unbelievable and the sauces wow very good heck you know we brought some home with us. The service was limited but Johnny was a one man show. Once he took our ordered he disappeared to the back. Not sure if he was preparing our meal ? But when he brought it out it was good and the sauces were very good. Now the vibe of this place was very eclectic , had a bar but I don't think that was a main stay of the vibe. This was more of a come get some good food maybe have a drink while you wait and head out. A little updating would be nice and freshing up. But johnny did inform us they have other locations in the valley so maybe we will stop in and check those out. However I am a fan of small local businesses so stop by say hello and enjoy.

Decided to swing by this location to try out their specialty quesadillas. It was so what stuffy and…read morehumid inside, so I opted not to dine in but order for takeout instead. I was craving pork and decided to build my own quesadilla so I ordered the chili verde with pork. My cheese of choice was their white mix, which included Jack, mozzarella and provolone. My filling choice for my made quesadilla was their fajita veggies and pico de Gallo. My two homemade salsa of choice was their Roasted Red Salsa and Spicy Salsa Verde. Brought it home and my mouth was watering!!! The aroma smell great but after one bite, I was sold!!! I'm definitely hooked on their brand of quesadillas!!! Will definitely swing by again in the near future to order something else from their menus.

I can't speak for the restaurant if you're dining at a table, but if you decide to grab a drink and…read morea bite to eat while sitting at the bar, my experience has always been fantastic on a the weekend.. Marrisa and Brie, the two bartenders who work on Friday and Saturday night, are fabulous. Both are very experienced at mixing drinks, and not afraid give you what you paid for. My food has always been very good for a restaurant at this price point, and the service on point. I had the 12 ounce rib eye cooked medium rare with two sides for $26. I usually pay $50 for just the steak in most restaurants in the South Bay and the sides are extra. If you're looking for an $80 meal, go somewhere else, but don't complain when you get the same meal for $30 and the meat is prepared a fraction off.

My experience at the restaurant was extremely disappointing. The service was slow, the staff seemed…read moreuninterested in helping customers, and several requests were either forgotten or ignored. It took far too long to receive our food, and when it finally arrived, no one checked on us to make sure everything was okay. Overall, the poor customer service made what should have been an enjoyable meal a frustrating experience.

Don Pochos is such a great find! The owner is super friendly and really makes you feel at home. The…read moreplace has a classy vibe. clean, nicely decorated, and perfect whether you're out with family or on a date night. They've got a great selection of dishes and a full bar, so there's something for everyone. We ordered the molcajete, and it came out sizzling and absolutely delicious! The complimentary chips and salsa you get right when you sit down are fresh and flavorful! Overall, Don Pochos has amazing food, great drinks, and an awesome atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out! Wishing them an abundance of success!

Went to check out Don Pocho Mexican Bar & Grill in the Hanford mall. Requested to watch the NFL…read morefootball game and wasn't able to watch since they had limited channels. Tried to order a draft beer and their draft beer wasn't working. Watch two parties of people walk out because they had no chips left. Will never come back again!

This restaurant is amazing. I wish I would have found this gem sooner. The staff is amazing and the…read morefood is delicious. I have since recommended it to several people. Can't wait to come again.

I haven't dined in, but I ordered on Uber Eats. I ordered the 2 Sopes plate, which comes with rice…read moreand beans, and both sides were missing. I called the restaurant and the peraon told me it doesnt come with rice and beans...but its literally listed on Uber like that...for almost $20. I also ordered 1 asada and 1 chorizo, both were chorizo. Ordered tres leches, also missing. The only correct thing that I ordered and received was the tostada, which wasn't exactly palatable because it was SO soupy! The bottom tortilla was just soggy mush. Positive note: the chorizo tastes good.

Traditional Hanford style Chinese food. They have a great lunch plate, I always order…read more You get chow mein, 2 fried wonton tons, fried rice and choice of 1entree item.. it a good deal and you get a little of everything. Service is quick and friendly. Good lunch option

It's been a long time since I've written a Yelp review, but I'm writing one today because this…read morevisit to the Rice Bowl elicited the most confounding feelings I've had about a dining experience in quite some time. When my friend and I arrived, I noticed the beautifully designed tile roof of the building. Upon entering, I admired how clean the restaurant was and how well it represented Chinese culture through its lovely design. When the food came out, the presentation was impeccable. But then I took a bite. The food was, by far, the oiliest I've ever had--and I'm a big fan of junk food. It was so oily that I could barely finish half of my plate, and the excess oil completely affected the flavor of the dish. To top it off, after paying $3.35 for my Diet Coke, I was only allowed one refill. Maybe I'm a glutton for refills, but I mention it because it's something refill lovers should know. When the appetizers came out, I was genuinely excited to give this place a five-star review and even planned to invite friends to eat here the following week. But after the overly oily meal and the disappointing refill policy, this experience turned into a two-star one for me. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think.