I tried it a few times before leaving a review. Everything I tried was great and reasonably priced. The top shelf guacamole prepared and served table side is a fun experience. My server the first time was a little green, but not bad. I sat in the bar the other two times and they seemed more seasoned. All in all, quite enjoyable. read more

Great food and excellent service! You can't go wrong grabbing a meal at Sẽnor Poncho's.

Get a Skinny Rita and a couple Carnitas tacos. So good!! Then finish every body else's mid hit orders.

Best Mexican food I've had in a long time, Also our server was awesome! I recommend getting the steak and chicken fajitas .

Was excited about the relaunch during training. My previous review was glowing. Went back on Cinco de Mayo. The portions were small. The prices were high. Not very happy. I ordered carnitas tacos. They were tiny without much meat and substance for the price. Sad to see it not maintain the standards from training. Very disappointed. The waitress spent more time talking about herself than attending to customers. read more

Not a fan. Salsa lacked flavor. Green sauce tasted like dirt. My rice was uncle Ben's bagged rice. My mom had canned chili all over her tamale. My dad's tacos were dry and had no flavor. I ordered crispy tacos and received store bought taco shells which isn't what I expected I expected home made like every Mexican restaurant has served me my whole life. If I wanted store bought taco shells I would have cooked at home. read more

So this restaurant just opened up and Soldotna, Alaska. It kept the same name as it had prior which was called Señor ponchos.. I was reluctant to go there because I had seen a lot of bad reviews in regards to it. But a very good friend of mine wanted to go to lunch and she picked this restaurant. I really feel bad for this restaurant because they're trying to do their best. They probably would've been better off to change the name because people expect the menu to be like the previous owners and that is not the case. I thought their food was good. It was hot. It was tasty but most of all the staff was very friendly so I wish people would just give them a chance. read more

Señor Pancho's - This is a chicken fajita chimichanga, rice, refried beans, and queso sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Soldotna, Alaska

Mere shadow of it's former self. Started years ago by a local Hispanic man who was well respected in the community this place closed when he was forced to leave the country. Closed for many months it has now been purchased and is operated by an outfit from Texas. Prices are up and the meals are downgraded in my judgment.The former condiment bar was nearly nothing when I was there in April 2026. Beer prices are up. read more

Amazing food! Great service! I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone. I definitely have never gone away hungr.

Service is always great and the food is good. The prices are a bit high but it seems to be the norm these days. It's a busy spot with a good salsa bar. The pico definitely could use less onion and more tomatoes. read more

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Service was outstanding. We had our two toddlers with us, staff was so accommodating. The food came out within 15 minutes at the table and everything was delicious. We will be back! read more

I'm so upset about how this was done and set up. New management decided to buy the building and the name, keeping the good reviews up on all sites even though he doesn't deserve the credit! How unbelievably deceiving and gross. You come to a small town and change what was good just to get money in your pocket. Food sizes are terrible, taste isn't good, variety is nonexistent. All the good review credit goes to the former owner. I'll never go here again how disappointing. read more

This a solid 4... possibly a 4.5. The food and margaritas were good, honestly, exactly what you would expect from any given Mexican restaurant. Great chips and the service was quick, food was hot! Individual patrons would walk in through the bar and just seat themselves at a booth and this happened multiple times, leaving groups standing at the front with nowhere to sit. Weird but maybe they're cool with it. While I liked that they had a really great salsa bar and it's help yourself, holy moly it was a mess because of patrons not being respectful. Multiple different quality salsas to choose from, along with sour cream, jalapenos, onions, cilantro and lime. The water, soda and tea is also self serve. Cutesy Mexican theme throughout and holy moly is it loud in there; too much honestly! We were barely able to talk until we were just about done because it was so loud. Will we go back... sure, but I would prefer to go during off times when it isn't so busy. read more

On our way from Anchorage to Homer, we stopped in Soldotna for a break and supper. Our group of 7 (4 adults, 3 children) was seated almost as soon as we walked in. Great chips to munch on with a wonderful salsa bar, serve yourself. Wonderful serve staff and excellent food. Always a great combination. read more

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Nice Mexican restaurant in Soldatna in a strip shopping center. We sat in the bar area in a booth. Right as we sat down fresh hot chips were delivered to the table. They have a salsa bar where you can get four salsas, jalapeños, fresh pico, cilantro, and limes. I ordered the ground beef, rice, and black bean burrito. Others got the seafood enchiladas, and someone got the soup. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Margaritas were good and the 24 ounce beer cold. Our waitress took very good care of us. Food was delivered quickly and was hot. read more

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Amazing Mexican food in the middle of no where, literally!!! After a long day of driving, it was nice to dig into Salsas and yummy fajitas! They even customized and turned the fajita veggies into a sandwich for some of us. Best service! Highly recommend! read more

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Beat salsa bar EVER! Food took 10 minutes to get. Great quality, friendly folks, why go anywhere else? read more

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We stayed in Soldotna for five days. This was, without a doubt, the best food I had while I was there. It was extremely busy so a little hectic around the salsa bar, but being able to choose your own salsa is always a plus! My son got the cheese enchiladas and he said the sauce was one of the best red sauces he has had - I tried the rockfish burrito, which was absolutely delicious. Mexican food is always one of my top choices and is always a must when I'm in a new place! After fishing on the Kenai River all day, this place definitely hit the spot! Thank you Señor Panchos! read more

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I've been trying to visit Senor Panchos for a few years now. Let me say, the wait was worth it! We could hear cultural music playing from the parking lot. We knew it'd be a good vibe. Everything is colorful and bright. A different beautiful mural on each wall. Some in booths. Lots of beautiful cultural decor. Workers are friendly and welcoming. You seat yourself. You get your own unlimited soft drinks in the same area you get your own salsa. There are so many to choose from. All tasty with amazing spice. They have a great drink menu with a decent tap list. My spouses brew came in a frozen glass every time. They were very busy when we were there but our waitress kept my Mezcal margs flowing! Yes, girl! We loved the food menu. Our food was hot and delicious. It tasted fresh, like they took their time. This was the first Mexican Restaurant that offered chicken strips (as opposed to only nuggets), for my son. My spouse and I both noticed that his tamales came in corn husks. We've never experienced that in any Alaskan Mexican restaurant. Although, we are used to them being served that way at friends' houses. Highly recommend visiting Senor Panchos the next time you're in Soldotna. read more

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This place was a really great find on our way from Homer back to Anchorage. Stopped in on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Waited just a couple minutes for a table before getting a nice booth. Took a minute for the service to show up, but once they did they were working hard. Server explained that they had 7 fresh, housemade salsas on their salsa bar to go with the free chips. It was fun to taste test, and all of them were really great, form mild to spicy. We probably ate too many. I ordered (and finished) a giant al pastor burrito. I appreciated that they served it with the pineapple pieces in it, like they should. Flavor was solid, though not the best I'd ever had. Of course the guac, sour cream and salsa helped sauce it up even more. My wife really enjoyed her tostada. The menu seemed pretty exhaustive, and the other reviews lead me to believe it's popular for a reason. We were really happy to find this quality of Mexican in Soldotna. Recommended. read more

First of all this is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Soldotna. The reason? Definitely the blue margarita with coconut flavor and mostly the Carnitas. The carnitas are the best! Get the carnitas plate. I've ordered them all over the place and these are so authentic! Add a dash of salt and you are in heaven.! Just try it! Other delicious things to order would be the fajitas or the fajitas quesadilla. I also like the burrito with the French fries and chicken. Definitely share that with someone! They also make an amazing torta! Muah!! I do like the cheese enchiladas but you have to eat them when they are hot or else they don't taste that great. Their chicken and mushroom dish is pretty good too. The salsa bar is mediocre. I like the mango salsa and the molcajete (not sure of spelling!) salsa the best. Like I said it's very good food for the most part but definitely a little spendy! read more

Long wait for a Tuesday night. Got a booth and you get your own sauces, salsa, etc from a spot that's right by the entrance. Different than anywhere I've ever been for a sit down restaurant. They bring chips to your table. Ordered some drinks, the rest was self serve- also so interesting to me. Our burritos were absolutely massive. It was expensive, but we all had leftovers. Interesting place, but good food. read more

The restaurant is always bustling whenever we visit, but we always receive efficient service and quick food. The bar and atmosphere is really enjoyable. My only criticism is sometimes the flavors can overpowered with a substantial amount of salt. If this could be remedied, they would get a five star from this critic! read more

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A very solidly okay Mexican restaurant. It has the staples you'd expect and checks the boxes, but won't be very memorable or a standout visit unless it's all you've known as far as Mexican restaurants. Some positives include a DIY customize salsa/toppings option for your tortilla chips and a surprisingly decent selection of local AK craft beer to go alongside the usual suspects like Corona, Dos Equis, etc. Food arrives fast and hot, even on busy nights, so that definitely didn't go unnoticed or unappreciated! Downsides from the visit: my wife wasn't too impressed by her margarita and spent half her meal plucking a few dozen seeds out of a so-so chili relleno. Some menu options weren't available. Pricing on some things seemed a little weird or inconsistent. But...Beggars can't be choosers if you're in Alaska and looking to scratch that Texmex itch, so if you find you're in Soldotna and not south of the border so to speak, it'll do. read more

Very clean, nice atmosphere, has a salsa bar so when they bring your chips, go up and get your own salsa choice. There are also jalapeños, sour cream and Pico on the bar. read more

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I arrived in Anchorage on Sunday and drove to Soldotna for a week of relaxation and fishing. As most of us were from Texas, the suggestion for food was made to eat Mexican food. I half-heartedly agreed as "what kind of Mexican food could Alaska have"? Boy was I surprised!!! This place is an EPIC Mexican restaurant! The food is AMAZING. They have a salsa "bar"! Mild, Medium, Hot, Green, and "Grandma's". Grandma's and Hot were the ticket! The staff is amazing as well. Very friendly. I honestly do not know how the other restaurants in town stay open! I would fly back just to eat here! Keep up the Great Work!...I'll be back! read more

Señor Pancho's - Shrimp a lá Diabla at "spice level 7". Don't go higher unless you bring some "soothing cream"... Absolutely excellent! - Mexican Near Me - Soldotna, Alaska

Food is wonderful. Love eating here when I am in Soldotna. Fast service. Friendly place and great Mexican food

Best local option for Mexican food. Fantastic selection of beer, tequila and mixed drinks. Highly recommend the mango margarita, blended, with a sugar rim. You can't go wrong with anything off the menu. My favorite is the taco salad with extra crispy carnitas meat. The salsa bar offers several kinds of salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, limes, cilantro, and more. Service is always quick, and servers are always friendly. read more

I did not expect to come to Alaska to find the best Tex-Mex I've had in years tucked into the tiny little town of Soldatna... yet here we are. Stranger things have happened I suppose. Our waitress was on top of everything, helpful and not at all annoyed by my inquiry of if the refried beans were vegetarian or not (I was bracing myself). The salsas at the salsa bar were legit, the margs were gigantic, the food and service was great. What more could one ask for in the middle of Alaska. A totally unexpected find and experience!! read more

Yum. Yum. Yum. Warm chips. Need I say more? I loved the self-serve salsa bar and the self-serve drinks. As busy as they are, I imagine that's the way to go if you want something. Our server was very nice and very attentive to our big party of 10. The food was so good and great portions. Highly recommend you stop in if you're in the area. read more

I don't usually venture into "town" when I am in the area but it was my birthday and I was invited out for dinner. I didn't know what to expect, and TBH didn't have super high expectations. We arrived and the place was absolutely PACKED!! Like a line out the door packed but they had one table outside so we asked if we could sit out there. They gladly sat us and the service was slow ( to be expected when it's so busy) but it was spot on and the food was surprisingly good. I love the places where you can grab all the different kinds of salsas and sauces you want so that was a total plus. They have a great selection of "Mexican"bottled sodas that were fun to try and their drink menu looked good as well. All in all I really enjoyed the visit and would for sure venture back if I was in town. read more

Excellent Mexican food. Great service and nice atmosphere. There were 3 of us and each of us enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend.

I really trust the yelp community but Im sad to say this one led us astray. Even after punching the address in our maps we drove past the place 3 times trying to find it. There appears to be no signage on the road and their location is in a little strip mall that can easily be missed. This is a sit down restaurant, but you have to get your own drinks and salsas. The salsa bar I get, But if you're a sit down restaurant I feel like you shouldn't have to get up from your table to fill up your waters and drinks yourself. We figured we would try their tacos since it looked like it was their speciality since they had a page in their menu dedicated to them and the different kinds to chose from. We decided on the Al pastor tacos and unfortunately they were the worst Al pastor tacos I've ever had. The meat was cut into huge chunks and super gummy and dry. Think just a bunch of huge meat chunks on a dry tasteless tortilla. No onions, no cilantro, just dryness. Not what you would expect with Al pastor tacos. We also got my daughters food first, and then my sons food, and then our appetizers came out, then my husband and I's tacos. It was all over the place. Last but not least the drinks were a complete rip off. Listen, I don't want my margarita tasting like straight tequila but I shouldn't be questioning if it's a virgin margarita or not. They're making a killing off of these margaritas I would imagine, we had two and felt nothing. They were also just not good at all, tasted oddly sweet versus sour. I'm not sure if it's because there is not a lot of options in Soldotna for restaurants, but the five star reviews are a far reach in my opinion. read more

Surprisingly the best Mexican food in Alaska is in Soldotna. Go figure. I mean everything is relative... these are still by Alaskan standards, but the food was pretty damn good. It was as good or better than Xalos in Anchorage. The salsa bar was impressive and well stocked with lots of choices you dont often see like mango salsa and cilantro, and straight up limes, and onions. The service was outstanding- really super duper friendly people, just adorable. Drinks are unlimited refills too. You really can't go wrong with this place. The food portions are outrageous, so considering sharing a platter of you aren't a big eater. They definitely deserve their 5 star rating on Yelp. It's not haute cuisine, but all around, they're doing a good job. read more

Señor Pancho's - Mexican Near Me - Soldotna, Alaska

Dude this place is the only place on the entire planet you should eat at. Plain and simple. Everything to come out of that kitchen is heaven. The problem is I cant stop ordering Panchos Special. Why?? Because it the best food I've ever eaten, that's why. It's a problem because I cant force myself to order anything other than that. I've tried actually. I ordered some tacos al pastor one time with my panchos special. The tacos were amazing. But I was so full I couldn't even move. Lol Anyway, eat here, ALOT. It's worth it, and frankly your worth it too!! read more

Señor Pancho's - Panchos special with chicken and a side of Abuelita (Grandma) sauce. Soooooooo gooooooddddd!!! - Mexican Near Me - Soldotna, Alaska

Food is good, the salsa bar is fun. Long waitlist for mediocre food. I mean it was good, it's not authentic if that makes sense. I felt it was way over priced. read more

$17 dollar burrito!?! Pretty much everything on the menu is $16,$17,$18, or $19. Whatever the price, it's a bit to much for the quality. I got a California burrito ($17) which is usually my fav from any other Mexican restaurant. Typically they're only like $8 but for some reason it's double the price here. With no sides! The burrito was overcooked and both the steak and French fries were super dry. I'm sure the other dishes are good. read more

Good food, good service, excellent beer selection and awesome salsa bar! Tha atmosphere is warm and welcoming with a nice cozy bar. Alaska burrito was outstanding as was the seafood burrito. The place has that come back flavor that keeps you wanting more! We were here three times in our 5 day trip. read more

Busy Sunday so we sat at the bar with Alfredo and had great service, food and margaritas. Some days random rights and worth it read more

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Delicious food.. My kids ordered beef taquitos, carnitas quesadilla and Alaskan Burrito - all delicious and the margaritas were delicious.. Elie our server and The Jefe... Made the experience even better! Great friendly customer service. The salsa bar had a variety of tasty salsas ! Definitely recommend! read more