Joel, if you're seeing this, I went. Don Panchos was a childhood favorite of mine when it was still…read morecalled Los Panchos and so I was worried it wouldn't live up to expectations. It was just as good as I remembered and still as cheap as ever. Fed 3 people with 3 agua frescas for $34.

We have been going to this place when it was Las Ponchos in the 70s and 80s till early 90s when it…read morechanged to Don Ponchos. Back in the 70s you got 6 rolled tacos for a dollar. We miss those days. We left IB in the early 90s but every time we visit including the 2 weeks we've been here now for a college graduation, we've gone there three times and it's 25 minutes away from us. We get our food, eat it in the car, and then we go out the strand through Coronado and over the bridge back to the RV park we are staying. This place does not get the love it deserves. The food is always hot, fresh, and the workers are very, very nice.

best food you will ever tast in california!…read more very family restaurant friendly and great employees! large dinning area with plenty of room and very friendly staff! best regards and have a nice life to all!

This place has great food and salsas add a lot of flavor! I got the mulitas and tacos de adobada.read more

Have had this saved on my yelp for a while now. Was not able to try it last time in the area. Was…read moreable to try it this time. We had the adobada, Asada, tripas, tacos and mulita. The adobada and tripas were very tasty! Friendly staff. Fast service. $2.95 tacos! Will definitely be back!.

I am BAFFLED by the amount of positive reviews this place has. Please do not trust those, like I,…read morefoolishly, did. I ordered the Small Taco Pack, which includes salsa, limes, grilled onions, grilled yellow peppers and 10 tacos. Here's what I got: NO cebollitas, NO chiles gueros, 4 salsas, THREE (3) (dry) limes for TEN (10) tacos, 7 dry tacos, and 3 carnitas tacos that were the saving grace and reason i'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. To go into detail for each taco I tried: *Asada = dry, bland *Adobada = dry, bland *Cabeza = disappointing * Birria = driest birria I've ever had! *Carnitas = good taco! Service was just bare minimum. The inside was cleanly, with plenty of seating. Prices have definitely spiked A LOT in the past year, just from looking at past yelp reviews, and it's kind of unbelievable to pay such high prices for such low quality. I would definitely NOT recommend this place. You want a solid recommendation? New taco stand off Highland and 18th St in National City.

My mom was visiting from Louisiana and really wanted to try some Mexican food, so we stopped in and…read morewow, what a great experience. The customer service was outstanding. My mom got a little confused and mixed up her order, and the gentleman at the front was so gracious, patient, and incredibly kind. And the food... omg. Truly the best Mexican food I've ever had, and the prices were very reasonable. We were both so impressed. Can't wait to go back!

So I can tell theres a whole new updated place. Great service and delicious food. The presentation…read morewas good too in a little basket, just with the service itself made me want to come back. Ordered the fish tacos that were a hit and some birria. Everything came with its own consomé . Great please to try

food is authentic Mexican their breakfast is . shout out to IVAN he's one of the servers , his…read moreservice is above standard. his type of service I would expect that at a Michelin restaurant.

My friend and I walked past this outdoor patio and it just looked like the perfect little spot near…read morethe beach to enjoy a mimosa. We decided to stop in, and to our pleasant surprise the mimosa was only $8 and consisted of a mini bottle of JJ sparkling wine. Sitting there, feeling the ocean breeze, and soaking up the sunshine while sipping what tasted like freshly squeezed orange juice, was the perfect way to catch up with a friend. At first, the service was a bit slow, but we did notice there were quite a few tables with patrons and only one server. We didn't mind it since we were only there for the mimosas and were not in a rush. Our server, Elena, was truly wonderful. She took care of us and even brought over some chips and salsa. I am usually not a big chips and salsa person, but I have to say that I am still thinking about them and how fresh and delicious they were. We will definitely be returning to actually try the food!

The food was absolutely bomb and the lady at register was super nice! I got the carne asada burrito…read moreand it was massive. Will definitely be coming back

50 years good food. Different hands but always good. Close to home and open late. Service is quick,…read morefood fresh and hot.

This is the best of the best place to get Cabeza it can't get any better then this! Thank you all…read morefor doing such a great job and making it such a great experience for my Family and I!

Fantastic Mexican spot! Don't let the unusual cuts scare you, everything is had was delicious…read more We ordered the head meat, cheek, tongue, lips, tripas, al pastor, and asada tacos along with the chicharron de queso and the head soup. I love soups, and this was definitely a hit. Tender meat with a deep beefy aroma, devoured it even on a hot summer day. Of the tacos, I especially liked the lips and cheeks. Will be back to try other unusual cuts in the future.

Horchata latte and fish tacos and the birra great!!…read more Nice relaxing vibe also love that i can have fish tacos early with the breakfast menu now One con staff is inconsistent sometimes i can order my food and drinks at the coffee area. Sometimes i have to order food at the other side wish they would make up their mind idk ‍

Mike Hess IB is nestled a few steps away from the beach. The sea breeze, ocean smell, while sipping…read morea cold Grapefruit Solis beer on a hot San Diego day, is the way to spend a sunny afternoon. The space is an outdoor restaurant where you go to a walk-up counter to order your tacos and beer. Your drink is given to you upon payment and the wait is generally 5-10 minutes for food, depending on the time and day. The downstairs area is family friendly with cornholes, rows of picnic tables lined up and a fire-pit. Though it's near the beach, the ocean views are obstructed by a building. The upstairs, however, has a better view of the ocean. It is more of a countertop seating area, lined up with stools and it gives you a peek of the ocean. Now let's talk food, because lets' be real, that is why you're reading this review. The Fish Taco, Surf and Turf Taco and Queso Birria are our favorite go to. That first crispy bite of the Fish taco thats covered in chipotle and lime aioli is delightful. The Surf and Turf has the perfect balance of shrimp and beef. The Queso Birria is a decent size that leaves you nice and full and wanting more just because it's that tasty. They also offer a variety beers, including some ciders. They even offer a few cocktails, like a Paloma. The service is a bit inconsistent. Servers bring out your food and that's the last you'll see of them. Since it's a counter service type of spot, I guess it is to be expected. Aside from that, it's a great spot to grab a quick taco and refreshing adult beverage while taking in the ocean breeze.

Back in the day there two restaurants named jalisco's in our area. One at the rocko location and…read moreanother in Bonita. They served the best Mexican food around and they were both always crowded. We decided to visit this location for old time sake. The food has a Tijuana quality about it and I mean that in a good way, but their prices are too high. As in example, my wife got the super quesadilla with no meat, which had flour tortilla, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and it was $18. There were no other customers in the restaurant from the time we arrived till the time we left.

Worst Mexican food I've ever had. I ordered the 5 Rolled Tacos. The filling had very little meat…read moreand the guacamole tasted watery. The Tortilla Chips served before the meal were stale. The waiter and cook who greeted is friendly but the lady who gave us the check seemed not disconnected with friendly service. She was more interested in having her head in her phone.

Delicious and great value! I love it everytime I see them out here. Love the chicken and beef…read more Always great portions and quick to serve you up!

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