We had some kind of burrito wrapped in bacon and really enjoyed it. We were there when it was quiet…read morebut judging by the dance area it looks like it can be quite lively at times. Friendly and quick service.

Had a craving for Birria tacos, set off to go to Az Taco King which was amazing but they moved…read more Barba Roja is literally next door and had tried before. Ordered the taco Tuesday specials a select few taco options offered for 1.99 asada,Adobado and Birria with consume (beef broth) ,sour cream both extra but not to expensive, ordered a kids side of rice and beans as well. My first experience was a solid 4 1/2, this was a 3 1/2 however. The beans tasted burnt, had the quesobirrias last time was delicious . Im thinking becuase there wasn't anyone in the place at 1 pm had something to do with it. Place is a little dingy, but amazing customer service from the bartender. The beers were pricey at 6$ a bottle. So i just had ice water which wasn't that good either. Spending 23$ i would expect a little better experience. Next time i'll stick with the quesobirrias.

We came based on the reviews and were not disappointed! My…read morechili relleno burrito was everything I wanted. My friend had the chorizo breakfast burrito and enjoyed it. Their Only complaint was wanted some really hot sauce yet they had none. I could only eat half of my burrito and it made a great second meal later. Service was great and the place is decorated beautifully and for the holidays.

Food & service are great,but, parking is awful. I referred this place to people & their cars got…read moretowed. You cannot park in any business anywhere in that areas, all over.

Finally stopped in after driving by this place for years…read more Ordered the carne en su jugo and it was delicious. Very rare dish to see in Phoenix executed this well. Agree with others on drink prices being high. I will say though my cocktail was delicious. Corazón partido was what it was. We finished with the flan and it was really good. The sauce was clearly homemade. Ana was our server and was terrific.

The parking lot is limited, which is something to keep in mind. We went on a Sunday for an early…read moredinner, and there was only one other table occupied at the time. Customer service was nice and friendly, and the restaurant itself is beautiful and very unique inside it really stands out. They have an extensive drink menu and some interesting food options, including items like bone marrow. The pricing is on the higher end, more like a special occasion or upscale restaurant. They do offer the option of corn or flour tortillas, but it wasn't clearly mentioned that the flour tortillas cost an extra $1.50, and they are very small. I didn't even need tortillas, and I still ended up being charged for flour when I didn't choose that option, which was frustrating. Another issue was the timing of the food. We were a group of five, and our meals came out at different times instead of all together, which made it hard to enjoy the meal as a group. Also, they don't offer complimentary chips and salsa at the beginning like most Mexican restaurants. You do have the option to order them as an appetizer, but it's something to be aware of if you're expecting that standard. As for the food, the flavor was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really stand out compared to other Mexican restaurants. One more thing to be aware of is how the bill is set up. They include a 20% gratuity for larger parties, which is fine, but then taxes are applied after that total. So you end up paying tax on both the food and the gratuity, which makes the final bill feel much higher. That didn't sit right with me. Overall, this place feels more about the experience and atmosphere than the taste of the food. There are plenty of other spots with better flavor and more affordable prices for a regular visit, so this feels more like a once-in-a-while or special occasion kind of place.

Definitely a place you'll want to visit in the cooler weather, 107F on a Saturday night was not…read morecomfortable at all. But a great venue. Although we were all dressed up for the 70s band, it was probably a mistake to visit in the summer heat. Entrance to the main performance area was delayed, so we were all forced to stay in the extremely humid, hot and wet open bar area for the longest time waiting 30 mins for the main area to open inside. In the open bar area our party was pummeled with industrial misters, which were a cross between cool and just soaking wet misters. Bar staff wete great at the start, then as the place got busy, ordering took a long time with no formal queues set up. Advice is to not leave a tab open at the open bar as the bar inside was a lot emptier and service was a lot quicker. Not many areas to sit at, what made things worse was the 1 largest table is reserved for the local medical college, who defended in hoards at 930 and inundated the bar making it very hard to order or close the tab. Water is a must, they have pots of water in the entrance but sell water at the bar, which was not cooled. Main stage area was massive, loud and luckily our group was able to get seats and the one table inside by the dance floor. Inside was drier, slightly cooler with no misters. A lot of folks were dressed in great 70s clothes which was clearly made uncomfortable with the amount of misterd in rhe open bar area. Although a short walk from the Marriott hotel, note that walk is unfortunately through a large homeless area. Valet parking was available, not published by the event. Wouldn't recommend walking back to the hotels just north at night. The band area was massive, 10 person band was excellent, but dance floor and stage was constantly being filmed, photographed by intrusive folks and if that wasnt bad enough, a sound guy with an ipad constantly moved through the dance floor, pushing you away to work on the sound, which was never perfected. Enjoyable venue, but wont be back in the summer.

Ambience: A++ Sanitation: C-…read moreAbility to talk: same as any club- nonexistent. Parking: C Safety: B+ Menu: B You can see the atmosphere is amazing! Buy aside from that, we were a bit disappointed because the place wasn't what we expected. There's a fenced parking lot behind it- I entered it from the alleyway. It stated that there is a charge for events and to talk to security. There was nobody in sight. When security showed up, I flagged them down and they said they were going to lock the fence because they can't let anyone into the lot- it belongs to a school. They said they'd be back at 7pm to unlock for the event. I was allowed to wait in the parking lot for it to open back up at 7pm, meaning that I had no way to leave the lot. 10 minutes til, The Duce employees opened the fence on the other side of the lot. The person making the reservations, who arranged for us to park in this lot, was being blocked from entering the lot by "valet" because it wasn't 7pm yet and they wanted to charge everyone $20 to park. They had been told it would be free for everyone in our party but I guess that had changed. Since I parked before everyone else, it wasn't an issue for me. I ordered a strawberry limeade and some turkey sliders with Mac n cheese and green chili on top. I observed the bartender pick up the strawberries with his bare fingers, place them in my glass, and then use the muddle to blend them. I was a bit concerned about that. The sliders came out on very large toasted croissants. I am glad I didn't order 3 sliders. It was ok, it was more bland than expected. I could not taste the green chili or the Mac n cheese. What would really make it stand out is perhaps using a sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack and getting spicier green chili. They came with coleslaw which tasted like it had cinnamon in it. I was here for a party where gifts were opened. We left them at the table while everyone mingled. I started noticing people that were not part of our group were beginning to approach the gifts, looking at where they were and stopping near them. I wouldn't leave any valuables out here even if you have a reservation. I used the online menu I scanned at the food booth. There was a very large variety of alcoholic drinks and they all looked very tasty. I wanted either the cranberry cobbler drink or the banana cream pie drink. Unfortunately, when I went to order these, they were not currently on the menu. I was limited to choosing from about 8 basic drinks. All food ran about in the $16 range, whether for a meal or snack.

Correct prices on menus. The menu showed one price and when you got the check they charged higher…read moreprices. Young lady said it was an old menu. My husband loved the fish ceviche though.

A great place for a party or to kick it with friends. Food was decent but the drinks were great!…read moreThe owner and bartenders do their best to make everyone feel welcome.

8/29/26: 10 for dinner. Wow! The food was TASTY & AWESOME! The service was prompt and personable…read more The ambiance (low noise level) is perfect for small or large parties. We ordered: appetizers: Guacamole (tasty & great chips), Shrimp empanadas (huge and flavorful), Southwest chicken egg rolls (very tasty), Cauliflower (very tasty) and Chicken Nachos. Main: Baja Fish Tacos (HUGE & tasty), Pony's steak tacos (tons of meat and flavorful), Langostinos (excellent dish). The prices for all the tasty food is extremely reasonable. I'd highly recommend and know we will be back...

Regular ceviche was good. I got the tosti ceviche for $20. My daughter asked for plain fries and…read morethey had already run out... at 4pm on a Saturday. I also ordered a beer from the menu and they were out of that too. The regular michelada lacked seasoning, and the onion rings were overly greasy. The guacamole was really good though. Chicken nachos were decent, but there wasn't enough chicken and it honestly looked like they just microwaved the chips to melt the cheese. I ordered a cantarito expecting it to actually come in a cantarito, but it came in a regular glass. The salsas are VERY spicy, so heads up if you don't like heat. To top it off, when we asked for a to-go box, they had run out of those too. Overall, too many things unavailable and disappointing service/food quality for us to come back.

Cute little hidden gem!…read more We stopped by on a Tuesday night around 9 PM, and it was pretty quiet. We were happy to find out the kitchen was still open. They had nice, ice-cold $5 Tecates, which hit the spot after riding our bikes around downtown. We ordered the nachos and added al pastor meat. Let me tell you!! those nachos were MASSIVE! Every single chip seemed to have toppings on it, and somehow they stayed crunchy the entire time. This is definitely a dish meant for sharing. There were only two of us, and it still took us quite a while to make a dent in the plate. The guacamole was one of the highlights for me. It was incredibly flavorful with a slightly garlicky taste that made it absolutely addictive. We also asked for salsa, and the bartender brought out all three options. None were quite spicy enough for my taste, but that was okay because the nachos themselves were packed with flavor. The al pastor was decent, though a little on the dry side. Since it was later in the evening, I wasn't expecting it to be at its absolute freshest, so it wasn't a big deal. We didn't order anything else this visit, but we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. The bartender was super friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The best part of the night? When it was time to pay, we found out that a random guy sitting at the bar had already covered our tab. Such an unexpected and kind surprise! I didn't get any pictures this time, but I'll definitely be taking some when we come back. Looking forward to our next visit!

Went here for dinner and, of course, the soft-serve margaritas I had seen trending online. The…read moreplace is very well decorated with dim lighting and candles at every table. The menu is small, but don't let that deter you. As soon as we sat down, we were given complimentary chips/duritos and 3 different types of salsas. All three salsas were super fresh and flavorful. All three were very distinct and flavorful, each holding its own. I ordered the pollo asado bowl, which you can also get as a burrito. Presentation was excellent and I made an effort to try each individual item separately first to gauge the flavors. Overall, each item was excellent. Standout for me was the guacamole in the dish. It had a stronger lime presence than most places, but personally, that is what I want my guac to taste like. Of course, I can't forget the soft serve margaritas. Personally, I am not a huge fan of tequila-based drinks, but I wanted to give this one a try. First off, it tasted exactly like a strawberry yoplait, which I absolutely enjoy! And second, it did not have that overpowering flavor that tequila usually leaves in your mouth. Just a note: I did go on a weekend night so it was a full house inside. Given the small footprint of the space, it was pretty hard to hear the people sitting across from me. Overall, I enjoyed the experience at Condesa. From the food to the lovely service provided from staff. If you're ever in DTPHX, I would recommend giving this place a try.

Hello Everyone, this morning I was supposed to take Jen Paddle Boarding but due to Thunderstorms…read moreplans changed so decided to drive to Buc-ee's and check out all the hype, after our adventure I suggested we go and try Ponchos Mexican Restaurant, let's be clear this Ponchos is one of the original Ponchos NOT the Chain Ponchos Buffet. The restaurant is very nice, from what I can see there is plenty of seating inside, the decor is nicely done and up to date, while sitting every plate that went by looked pretty good so we looked over the menu and ordered, I had the Red Beef w/ Beans Burrito Enchilada Style and Jen had the Chili Reno with Rice & Beans, along with Chips & Salsa. Everything was delicious only wish I'd shared with Jen as we usually do as I wasn't able to finish all mine as well as Jen. Service was good and was given the run down on specials etc. We miss the old Ponchos Mexico Buffet as they have all closed here in Az. There are a few left but are located in Texas, so stop by and try Poncho's it's not the Buffet but you will leave full & satisfied. Adios Amigo's

Popped in around noon for lunch on a random weekday & got seated right away in the cantina…read more Ambiance is pretty nice with a reasonable noise level & muted sports on the TVs. Server very quickly delivered a basket of chips & a squirt bottle of excellent salsa. Reviews here are mixed for the flagship Pollo Fundido, so I ordered that with rice & beans. Had an initial intention of getting a dessert later, but my main course did me in. The Pollo Fundido is filled only with chicken, and plenty of it, so it's a good protein bomb if that's what you seek. However, the deep fry & the melted jalapeño cream cheese teamed up to give the mouthfeel a dusty finish. That squirt bottle salsa helped remedy this, but I think on my next visit I'll try another dish. Overall, the experience was comfortable & efficient, and I want to like Poncho's, but I need to find their offering -- other than that salsa -- that's going to keep me coming back.