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    Poncho's Restaurant

    4.2 (119 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Vanessa T.

    Wow! I am grateful somebody recommended this spot to me. Authentic, fast, affordable Mexican food. Fantastic tacos, burritos, and the tortillas maaaan. Way too good!

    Bacon and steak burrito. Both are amazing!

    Again, excellent every time. Foods here is always perfect and the portions size is generous. All items are priced extremely reasonable.

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    Monica R.

    Quick spot to grab some weekend menudo to go. The red menudo was not spicy. My Mom prefers white menudo but she enjoyed this red one.

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    Emma D.

    The service and food was wonderful. I came in around 7:45 on a Wednesday morning. There was no line. The guy at the front was very friendly and got my large order put quickly. They gave me plenty of salsa. The entire place was very clean.

    Bob B.

    My continual quest for the quintessential breakfast burrito brought me to Pancho's to see fulfillment. I dropped in after determining that they were open-the sign was not on and there were no patrons present-but determination and hunger motivated me to step out of the car and proceed. Inside you'll be greeted by pleasant aroma's of food being prepared, you'll notice the bright colors and a kind of no-nonsense vibe that says, we're about food here, comida! I ordered up my favorite burrito: eggs, potato, bacon, bean and cheese. After paying (they do take credit cards) I watched as the cook hoisted a tortilla the size of TX onto the grill to get things going. A couple of minutes later my order was ready and I departed. I was given four salsas (red and green) both were good-had some good flavor and heat. I think the red had a bit of garlic so I needed gum/mints right after consuming the meal. The contents were good but I desired a little more kick so added salt and salsa and things came together nicely. Pancho's had a few to-go orders waiting so you know those who are starting their work day with their food probably know what's up. Check it out-a good solid breakfast burrito that will fill you up and keep you running.

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    Nicole C.

    We came here because our AirBnB recommended it, but also because it was close and had good reviews. They said the burritos were good so I was in the mood for a big burrito after our 7-mile day hike. The reason I am giving this place 4 and not 5 stars is for two reasons. The menu does not tell you what is inside the burritos, what everything comes with (like rice and beans) and just overall is hard to know what you're getting. I am also docking a star because the burritos do not have rice and beans in them (there are 2 options that do but they are not the ones under the burrito section of the menu). However, the food was absolutely phenomenal and would be a 5-star review otherwise. I had the burrito and taco combo, which you get the same meat for both. The taco is a hard shell taco that I had chicken with. The chicken is chunky but also shredded and the seasoning was fantastic. Is wasn't spicy but it was super savory and Mexican tasting. The taco also had lettuce and cheese. The burrito only had the same delicious chicken and cheese in it and I would have preferred to have rice and beans as well. The rice and beans were super good and the rice especially was a very authentic delicious rice. My boyfriend had the beef chimichanga and also said it was authentic and delicious. The green salsa on the side was spicy but flavorful and amazing. I wasn't a huge fan of the red just because it was the peppery flavor I don't like. They also give guacamole and sour cream. Definitely a must stop. They have breakfast burritos too.

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    Jerry H.

    It's a solid burrito. They're not reinventing or innovating the food and I mean that in a positive way. Eggs, cheese, potatoes, as requested a slight layer of beans, guacamole, sour cream, and a side of their hottest salsa. It was a great vegetarian burrito. I forgot to request jalapeños and onions. Which I think would've taken it up a notch, my bad. From the tortilla all the way down to the innards of the burrito- good stuff. Definitely needed some salsa. And their salsa was great too- sneaky hot. It gradually registered. This place has been on my radar as the previous reviews speak so highly of the breakfast burrito and they didn't steer me wrong. I'm trying to connect the dots on all the great Tucson breakfast burrito options. Inside is super clean and a sense of authenticity by the decor. I think these people really care about the place and it comes through with how well the place is kept up, my customizations were acknowledged, and the food is great! All that being said would I drive 30 minutes out of my way? No. If you're in the area it's a great option and a lot better than some other places I've had around this side of town. There's a lot of renovations being done on the outside of this strip mall location and I know that can hurt business. So, I highly recommend getting over there at this time if you can. There's parking in the front and back so keep that in mind. Definitely worth your time.

    Bacon Potatoes, Eggs & Cheese
    Hannah H.

    The perfect place to grab a quick breakfast burrito. Their burritos are huge ! We even had leftovers. We got the bacon burrito and chorizo, the chorizo was easily my favorite. It was about $10 for both.

    Matthew K.

    how this place doesn't get five stars from everyone is beyond me. I love this place. I feel like the food is phenomenal, they always have nice people who are working there, and I recommended it to many people

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    Very solid bean burro. We got take out and everything was quick and painless. Which is really nice when you're just craving a bean burro.

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    12 years ago

    Another excellent taqueria hiding in the heart of Tucson! Cabeza, asada, and al pastor all fantastic. Go there. It's delish.

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    12 years ago

    Best breakfast burrito in town. Try #1 Poncho's burrito's. M-Th $2.99. breakfast burrito special. So good!!!

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    9 years ago

    Have had Tacos here twice now and they were very tasty both times. Righteous carnitas!

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    15 years ago

    The food was actually pretty good, quickly prepared and tasteful. Now if they can just get OPEN on time!!

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    We were in Tucson over the weekend and wanted to try some authentic Mexican food. El Charro kept…read morepopping up in our search, and since we love exploring historic places with a story, it seemed like the perfect choice. Located in downtown Tucson, this iconic restaurant is full of character and beautifully decorated. We visited on a Saturday around 1 PM without a reservation and were told there would be a wait since the place was packed. They only have air conditioning in the indoor dining areas and basement, not on the outdoor patio. Luckily, we were seated in the basement, which turned out to be perfect. The service was commendable truly some of the sweetest and most attentive service we've experienced in a long time. We started with freshly made chips and salsa, which were an instant hit. For drinks, we ordered the El Tamarindo, Mangopeno, and Monica's Cafetini. For food, we chose the Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos Trio and the Fresh Corn Tamale Platter, which came with a side of squash. The drinks were excellent, with the Mangopeno being my favorite. But the real star of the meal was the tamale platter. Oh my goodness it was absolutely delicious! Everyone at the table kept digging in and couldn't get enough. Even the squash side was so flavorful that we ordered an extra serving. The vegan jackfruit taquitos were a bit too deep-fried for our liking and didn't quite compare to the incredible tamales. To finish, we shared a caramel flan, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The pricing was very reasonable, the service was exceptional, and the food was memorable. We will definitely be back again if only for those amazing tamales!

    Everything was good except the food. Good service and ambience; the place was also super crowded…read more Prickly pear margarita was above average I'd say. Chips were solid, although the salsa was pretty bad. Not sure if this is baseline or I got a bad batch but it was close to inedible. It tasted like spicy ketchup. For my entree, I had a beef burrito and it was also underwhelming. Meat was very dry and bland. Beans and guacamole were fine but did not salvage the meal overall. Oh also you have to pay for parking. Lot is $9 for the day and street parking was $2.50 for 2 hours which wasn't bad.

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    La Indita

    4.4
    (219 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    It had literally been decades since the last time I went to Indita, and that was at their old…read morelocation on 4th. I absolutely love their new digs! Spacious patio area, with cool lights, umbrellas, and many tables. If you have a choice and it isn't too hot, sit outside. The food is stellar! I got their ranch style flat enchilada, which is more or less a thick masa topped with enchilada flavors and spices. So yummy. (And it's vegetarian too!) The rest of the table (3 more) ordered the green chicken enchiladas. They didn't need to rave about it: their plates were completely clean at the end of the meal! We ordered Tamarindo and Horchata drinks between us, and frankly, the Tamarindo is some of the best I've ever had anywhere. Service can be a little slow, especially if they're busy. But we didn't really mind. It was a nice experience.

    La Indita was a mixed experience for me. While the food was incredible, the wait time, the service,…read moreand the lack of communication was not great. The restaurant was packed and it was the holidays so it was understandable. We were told to wait at the back of the restaurant which we did. We waited for over an hour and then were told our table was ready, so we got up and followed. Then someone else came up and they both started whispering and then told us that we would not be seated after all. We asked what had happened (was the kitchen too busy?) but were not told anything other than "she told us not to seat you". The secretive whispering made it a very confusing situation. We sat back down and waited some more. Eventually we got seated, but then the food took another hour to come after we ordered. We asked a few times for water refills but eventually gave up when it didn't come. The plus side - the FOOD. The mole sauce was really good, best I've had! The chicken mole was my favorite dish but the beef with chile was also spectacular. Both corn and flour tortillas were so good here. It was really delicious and I would come back for the food, but not for the service.

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    La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine

    La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine

    4.6
    (107 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    Delicious food with a very relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The service was excellent. Highly…read morerecommend the Jarritos Paloma, it's delicious! I stopped in for lunch and the food and drinks really hit the spot. I also love all the plants on the patio. It feels like eating at Abuelita's house.

    Overall, the service was good and the food tasted good, but the pricing didn't quite match the…read moreculinary experience for me. Honestly, I wish I could give Yaquesita a little more, maybe half a star more, because this place definitely has potential. Their flavors are good, but compared to similar restaurants the menu feels a bit overpriced. For a party of three we ended up paying around $100, which felt like a bit much for what we got. The restaurant itself is pretty small with only about 3-4 tables inside, but the patio is a decent size and has a cute vibe. It's actually a nice option on cooler days if you don't mind sitting outside. Some items were better than others. The wet-style burrito was delicious and definitely a highlight. The quesabirrias were good, however the birria felt more like fancier shredded beef. It was missing that rich, spicy, slightly acidic, earthy flavor that usually sets birria apart from barbacoa or traditional shredded beef dishes. The bowl was just okay and had lots of lettuce. It felt more like a salad with a bit of meat, rice, and beans. Honestly, Chipotle does bowls better, and that says a lot considering the price. The nachos were good, but I've had better. Seis Kitchen has amazing nachos to share. That said, it's definitely a place I'd come back to mainly out of convenience, not because one particular item on the menu won my heart. I really do hope they continue refining the menu because the flavors are there and this place could easily become a standout spot. Personally I just think at the total price of my ticket other restaurants should not even have room in my mind during my meal. If you're in the area and looking for a safe bet where everyone will probably find something they like, it's worth giving them a try.

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