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    Tacos Poncitlan

    4.3 (111 reviews)
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    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Shrimp Tacos
    Jesse S.

    Pretty good shrimp tacos, menu is small but tacos are fresh and light. I definitely want to come back and try some other items. Service was quick.

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    Nicole C.

    Street parking was easy and it's free. I think this place is cute and looks very clean. The service was wonderful. I loved the woman making the food. The guy taking my order was also kind. I ordered a shrimp burrito and with $1 tip it was $18.58. The shrimp burrito looked full and was packed with fun ingredients. Shrimp, Peppers, onions, guac and sour cream. They served a red and green salsa with my shrimp burrito and I enjoyed the green salsa most with my burrito. My 1 and only wish was that the quality of the shrimp was better. Some of the shrimp is deveined, not all. 95% of my shrimp and burrito were delicious and the other 2 bites not so much. I would try other items here and maybe even try the shrimp burrito again one day to see if it was a one off or just the way it is. There were a few people in here eating and all their food looked great, must have tasted great too as they ate it all. Friendly staff said thank you and wishes everyone good day. Again, my favorite was the woman cooking the food, she was so warm and had a beautiful smile.

    Chilaquiles

    Some of the best chilaquiles I've had in Pasadena! Made to order and everything was so hot and fresh. Perfect cook on the eggs too. I'll definitely be back.

    SunKiss S.

    This place is delish! I got one veggie,and grilled fish taco. Both were fresh and tasty. The salsa was fresh,and the price was very affordable. Forsure coming back to try more menu items

    Two fish and a asada taco
    Will M.

    Stopped by the other day for lunch, saw that it was a new spot on yelps - hot and new in Pasadena. Nice little spot on the corner, luckily found some street parking . Small store with both indoor/outdoor seating. Not sure what to order so I decided to grab a couple tacos - I got one of each : cabeza, asada and a fried fish taco. The service was kinda slow it was pretty busy for lunch. They ended up giving me 2 fish tacos and a asada tacos ? I guess that's okay because I was hungry. Asada taco - was kinda dry not much flavor on the meat itself. 3/5 Fish tacos - they were breaded -- differently than those from Ensenada. Tasted healthy still kinda dry. For me if I was going to just get tacos I would probably pass on this spot. The food while was good was kinda dry the sauce really saved it. I think there are better places in for tacos in town.

    Taco plate: asada, carnitas, and pork with  Rice and Beans
    Aerie R.

    This is my family's absolute favorite taco spot in Pasadena! Whenever I'm craving tacos, I head to Tacos Poncitlan. 1) Food: I always get a classic taco plate with 3 tacos, rice and beans. The tortillas, meats, and salsas are incredible. 2) Service: they're super friendly and the food comes out pretty fast! This spot is the perfect mix of casual, hole in the wall, family business with delicious food. It's unpretentious and affordable, which is exactly what I'm looking for in a lunch spot I hope to be back to try their chilaquiles for breakfast!

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    Great food served by now people. The staff is warm and welcoming. I think their sopes and burritos are on point.

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    4 years ago

    Tacos were off the hook! We had the asada, buche, adobado tacos. Hand made tortillas and amazing hot sauces too.

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    2 years ago

    great home made fish and chicken tacos topped with everything!! the price keeps me coming more and more!

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    Reasonable price, good breakfast burrito, asked me if I wanted beans and rice (which aren't traditional). 10/10 would kebab again.

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    3 years ago

    Love this place! The shrimp tacos are my favorite. The salsa is also very good. Service is always quick and staff are friendly.

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    3 years ago

    Good chilaquiles, great tostada de ceviche, very friendly staff. Affordable.

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    3 years ago

    Very filling and the food is great! Hearty and authentic.

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    4 years ago

    New location corner allen and queensberry road! This is the only location left, very good tacos and made fresh, price is very reasonable

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    4 years ago

    Just ok. Shrimp burrito really had no flavor. The Carne asada nachos: meat was super tough. Kinda expensive for what you get. One and done.

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    4 years ago

    Super delicious Tacos and the salsas are the best. Love the handmade tortillas and the service is excellent

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    4 years ago

    A small corner location in Pasadena with a lot of charm! I got the veggie burrito and it was fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Had the fish taco - had to search to find the fish! Disappointing - my friend had the chicken quesadilla and she was happy with that.

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    4 years ago

    Everything is delicious and prepared with love! Best authentic tacos I've had in a long time.

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