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    Don Poncho

    4.9 (38 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Rocky M.

    Don Poncho's is a cozy restaurant with incredible mexican food that all tastes home cooked. During my last visit we ordered the beef chimichanga and their pechuga asada. Both meals come with rice and beans and the pechuga asada came with tortillas on the side. The meals were incredibly delicious and a great portion for the price. The restaurant also has an area with different salsas and toppings so that you can customize what you put on your meal. For an appetizer, we tried the esquites and they were just okay. The flavors were good but they were quite liquidy for my liking. Overall, a great place for mexican food with super kind servers. I'd recommend trying some of their main courses + their tacos are super tasty.

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    Stephany S.

    We had a great experience and meal at Don Poncho. The owner was so welcoming and the waitstaff was attentive our entire meal. We had the chicken fajitas which was packed with a great lime flavor. The portion was huge! I shared the meal with my husband and we still took home food. Plus it was reasonable at $16. We also had the shredded chicken and birria tacos which were also very good. They have a salsa topping bar so you can customize any of your meal selections which we loved. Most dishes come with corn tortillas, but you can ask for flour.

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    Cristal R.

    I was recommended this place and now I cannot recommend it enough. Our server Leidy was so sweet and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. I'm Mexican and when I tell you this food was so good! It tasted like my grandmother was in the back making everything for scratch. They have great lunch specials but we really went there for their chilaquiles. We have heard such great things about them. We also ordered the gorditas de chicharrón and a kids meal. They have a salsa bar with so many great homemade salsas that all have great flavor. We added chicken and egg to our chilaquiles. They had such a great seasoning that I had never had before. It was mesmerizing. The Gorditas were so good and we could tell they were made from scratch. The kids meal consisted of two tacos, with rice and beans. It also included a drink. I cannot recommend this place enough. Everything is authentic and has great taste.

    Mel Z.

    I have seen the restaurant on my way to downtown WG and kept it in mind to try. I was in the area and craving tacos and decided to stop by. The restaurant has plenty of inside seating, a salsa station and you order at the counter. The girl that took my order was friendly and attentive. I also was greeted by another lady (owner or manager) and she mentioned that I should come back for breakfast time (they open early at 5am!) since they have available a buffet style counter with various dishes to choose and order. My order was to go, since I needed to get back home. I had the tacos estilo de la calle with comes with 3 tacos and a side of rice and beans. I had 2 shredded chicken y 1 chicharron (upcharge). Everything was packaged with care to be kept hot and it was delicious! Flavorful, tasty, made to order and authentic for sure. I even got chips and salsa which was a nice touch and the salsa was good! I will definitely come back and I will try to make it for a late breakfast.

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    Gam M.

    I'm convinced I've never had authentic Mexican food before. I've been to great Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants but never as authentic as Don Poncho. I placed takeout order to pick up. We ordered 5 things and it took 20 mins which is pretty fast. When I went to pick up the order, the inside of the restaurant is minimally decorated but pretty clean with about 10ish tables. The staff at the pickup counter was very friendly and efficient. We ordered the following: 1. Birria Queso tacos - These are extremely delicious! I love dipping the tacos in the consommé. 2. Tortas sandwich - Very good sandwich and a lot of food for the price! 3. Menudo - The best thing I've tried here! I know beef tripe isn't for everyone but the soup was super flavorful and the tripe were very tender. 4. Guacamole - Good and fresh, came with 2 bags of chips. 5. Flautas - Tasty Parking was pretty easy since the restaurant is located in a small mall with free parking lot.

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    Jessica S.

    Este restaurante tiene una comida muy buena, el restaurante estaba vacío por lo que la comida llegó muy rápido. Me gustó mucho tenían como un mini salad bar con pimientos, cilantro, salsas entre otras cosas, que puedes tomar para añadir a tu plato. La salsa con totopos muy buenos. Los baños muy limpios y los precios asequibles...

    Birria street taco

    OH MY GOD!! This place is a GEM in Winter Gardens. The food is made authentically the Birria was on point ! Not to say the rice , beans, the salsa and guacamole was awesome. The prices were unbelievable for the quality, taste and quantity. Wait !!that's not all the server Julie was so accommodating, I felt like family she really loves her job there and it shows. The manager was also very nice. If you have not been you there you don't know what you are missing!!

    Vanessa B.

    The food is priced reasonably, authentic and delicious! You HAVE to try their chicharrón with Nopal! Just try it. It's got a bit of spice, but packs a nice Punch of amazing and unique flavor. You cannot go wrong with their Queso Birria Tacos. Their breakfast taco selections hands down the best in the Orlando area for authentic homemade flavor!

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    Robert C.

    Amazing food and excellent service! We have been here a couple of times and it's been great each time. We had the Birria tacos and the one with the volcano bowl with cactus and chicken. We'll be back!

    Birria tacos with rice, beans, and chips.

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    Very authentic good food. The staff is extremely friendly. Now I'm going to take a nap.

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    Wonderful service! Fresh, flavorful food! We will definitely recommend and return! Thank you for an excellent experience!

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    Yooo!!!! This place is on another level the food here is crazy good if you like Mexican food you need to come visit this place!!

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    Best Mexican place in town. Steak tacos are my favorite. Unlimited chips and salsa! The guacamole is homemade and delicious.

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    This tops any Mexican restaurant around Winter Garden! The tacos, salsa, and food is very authentic and so delicious.

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    Azteca D'Oro Mexican Restaurant Winter Garden - Fresh guacamole

    Azteca D'Oro Mexican Restaurant Winter Garden

    4.2(208 reviews)
    3.4 miHorizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    Love Azteca! My go to is always the Tacos Gringos with the chips & salsa…read more We've always received great service at this location. Not always so at the one on Colonial. They had news menus today. They were iPads! I have never seen that, but it made it very easy to find what you're looking for. We will definitely be back. I do need to add one negative - we also pick up food from here or have it delivered from this location. My one complaint is that you cannot add chips and Salsa with DoorDash or Uber Eats. I don't mind paying for it...just please add it as an appetizer option! Please please!!!

    This is a return visit review because Azteca D'Oro continues to impress every time we come…read more The atmosphere feels like a classic, traditional Mexican restaurant--colorful, lively, and welcoming. Every visit we've had here has been consistently good. Service is usually attentive, the food comes out quickly, and most importantly the quality is always excellent and reliable. This time around we tried something new: the Azteca chicken soup, and it absolutely blew me away. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Best chicken tortilla soup I've had. For our entrees, my husband ordered the al pastor tacos with sides of rice and beans, and I stuck with my usual: the Grande Combination with a chicken enchilada in mole sauce, a chile relleno, black beans, and plantains. The mole sauce is fantastic, and the chile relleno is one of the best I've ever had. We always leave here happy and full. Quick question for the chefs at Azteca D'Oro--do you have any seasonal specials coming up? Would love to try something new next time! Pro tip: Don't skip the Azteca chicken soup--it might just ruin other tortilla soups for you.

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    Taco Norteño - Sope plate

    Taco Norteño

    4.4(347 reviews)
    1.3 miHorizons West / West Orlando
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    As two former Californians constantly chasing that SoCal Mexican food fix, my husband and I were…read moreexcited to try Tacos Norteño for takeout--and it absolutely delivered. From the outside, the restaurant is pretty unassuming, but if you've spent time eating at authentic Mexican spots, you know that's usually a good sign. Inside, it's small and quaint and honestly feels like you've stepped into someone's home kitchen in the best way. We ordered plain bean and cheese burritos to-go (a true test for any Mexican spot) along with a small order of chips. While waiting about 10 minutes for our food, we loaded up at the salsa bar. We tried four salsas: roasted tomato, enchilada, habanero, and tomatillo, and every single one tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. Serious salsa bar goals. If I had to rank them, the roasted tomato and tomatillo were my favorites, but honestly you can't go wrong with any of them. Then came the burritos. One bite immediately took us right back to the LA food trucks we grew up with--simple, comforting, and exactly what a good bean and cheese burrito should be. Finally, a bean and cheese burrito that tastes like California. I wish I had taken photos, but honestly... I was too excited and dug right in. Safe to say we'll be back soon. This has officially become our new go-to spot for Mexican takeout. Pro tip: Don't skip the salsa bar--grab a few different ones and experiment.

    Thoroughly enjoyed this authentic Mexican restaurant!…read more Came here on a Sunday during lunch hour, was quite busy but was able to pump out orders consistently for the steady flow of customers coming through the doors. Food: - Mexico City tacos: including 2 steak, 2 al pastor and 1 carnita. A great taco sampler. Was a big fan of the amazing, fresh, hearty and well seasoned meat. 5 tacos, if you can't decide this is a great sampler! - beef nachos: LOADED! Ground beef topping, was ample, refried beans, cheese sauce, and topped with fresh tomatoes, it was super flavourful and yummy. Filling to say the least, recommend to share for 2-3 as a side or even a main! - Fish tacos: grilled tilapia, decided to opt with no rice and beans. Fresh, flavourful and simple. generous portions of fish. Service - friendly, fast and was able to provide us ample time to decide what to eat. Didn't feel rushed, rather inviting. ** there is a fresh self serve salsa station that includes sour cream, guacamole, salsas, hot sauces, onions, cilantro, pico de gallo, and so many other goodies!! Loved how it was self Serve so you can customize your own items the way you want. I like how you can pack away the toppings in to-go containers as well if you're taking food out. **complimentary nachos if you're dining in, a plus! Ambiance - family style, home-y, and very authentic. There are tables for groups if you'd like, tables for smaller groups as well. A decent seating area in the back. Overall, would recommend this spot for authentic Mexican food and would definitely satisfy any cravings! It is definitely authentic and packed with flavour. I'm sure you'll be leaving full!

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    Tacos & Tequila - Ceviche

    Tacos & Tequila

    4.3(86 reviews)
    4.7 miHorizons West / West Orlando
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    We swung in on a Tuesday night around 7:30 pm- half the dining room is empty and you could tell…read morethat they were clearly trying to keep that section closed off because they didn't have the staffing. The manager was going back-and-forth between being in the kitchen as well as seating people at the hosting stand which led me to believe that there must've been call-ins or scheduling has just been not great. We ended up being seated, but had to wait for them to clear off a booth because they didn't wanna seat in the other section. They clearly had closed off. We ordered our food, but our server seemed really disengaged like she was just going through the motions. Food came out super quickly. I did order a sparkling sangria that was nonalcoholic and it basically just tasted like Pepsi so not exactly sure what it was supposed to taste like but it definitely didn't have any sangria flavoring. My husband got a glass of water, but sadly you could tell that they must've either just got it out of the sink or just hand wash it because you could literally taste the soap. I got an order of the tamales, which were good. They definitely are a little spicy so be aware of that if you are opposed to spice, but the serving was large and I ended up taking it home to have for lunch the next day. My husband got the Carnitas and I will say the Carnitas seem like they were more shredded then they were previously. Overall, it was an OK experience. It feels like perhaps as if management has changed because it's definitely not as friendly nor as organized as it used to be..

    Ordered from Uber Eats and nothing was as described. The Pozole was only pork and hominy served…read morewith a small baggie of cabbage and really could have used the radishes and lime (as listed on the menu.) Definitely not worth over $20, maybe worth $12. The Chicken Soup was the greasiest chicken soup I have ever seen and also overpriced at over $19. (The picture is after having poured one layer of grease off the top.) The flour tortillas were horrible, sweet, doughy and obviously store bought. The container of salsa in the chips and salsa was only half full. Not worth Uber Eats prices and definitely won't be back.

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    La Flaca salad with grilled chicken - $14

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    Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana - Windermere - Asadero Agave.

    Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana - Windermere

    4.3(577 reviews)
    6.4 miHorizons West / West Orlando
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    We've been to Agave Azul multiple times, and it's easily our favorite Mexican spot in the Orlando…read morearea! They always start you off with fresh chips and salsa (and you can upgrade to a variety of different salsas for a small extra cost). The drinks are consistently well-made and never disappoint. Our go-to appetizers are the street corn, queso fundido, and the guacamole, everything tastes super authentic and full of flavor. We usually order our absolute favorite: the Monterey tacos (a must-try that you can only find at Agave Azul). It's basically a steak taco wrapped in a cheese tortilla, served with rice on the side,so good!!! This time, we switched it up and tried the steak fajitas, shrimp tacos, and taco salad, and every dish was delicious. And we can't forget the margaritas! high quality, perfectly balanced, and they definitely hit just right. We'll 100% keep coming back. This is our go-to spot for Mexican food in the area!

    This is one of my favorite restaurants and I realized it was one of the places I'd never reviewed…read more First off the restaurant is beautiful with a big amazing bar, outdoor seating, and elegant design. The service is good, rough about 2 years ago, but today it is on point and they do an amazing job. As good as every thing is, the food is even better! Goat cheese jalapeños wrapped in tequila bacon with balsamic vinegar drizzled on top, YES! Amazing tacos, burritos, or chimichangas, YES! Phenomenal salsa, guacamole, or queso, YES! A great spot for multiple different types of margaritas, YES! This time I had the Mahi Fernandez, flaky Mahi delicious blackened shrimp and incredible black beans with rice. My wife had the Street Taqueros with the chicken tinga the plates were empty. My only regret, we ate too much and didn't get to have the Tres Leches or Churros for dessert. We've had them before and the are delicious. Are we already looking forward to our next visit, YES!

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    Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana - Windermere - Mol-ca-jito and Casa Agave.

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    The Whole Enchilada - Guacamole and Chips

    The Whole Enchilada

    3.4(557 reviews)
    1.2 miHorizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    I've eaten here a few times and have always had a good experiencewith both food and drinks. We…read moreonly grabbed a drink this time around on the rooftop. I've never eaten downstairs but otherwise rooftop, you can order food and they will bring it to you. From what I recall, if you order food downstairs at the counter, you wait for your food but not 100% sure if they will bring it upstairs when its ready. The upstairs area has a full sized bar with several seats, high top tables and some bench seating scattered throughout with astroturf. It is an open air rooftop area. I enjoyed the El Dorado margarita. We wanted one of the stronger margaritas and the bartender recommended it. She also muddled some jalapeno in to it for an extra kick. It was very good and strong. I only wish they served brunch on Saturday too instead of just Sunday. We would've eaten here is they did and ended up going elsewhere for food because of it.

    Since moving to the area this has become a regular spot for us. We're here on a bi-weekly if not…read moreweekly basis. Easy to get a table upstairs or down food is good. No issues with my sensitive stomach which some time has difficulties with texmex. The rooftop has great sunset views and is good for groups if you can find a spot. We tend to order the same things. I get a cocktail off the menu and tacos. My hushes a beer and a burrito. His burrito came out incorrectly two visits in a row so he has switched to tacos and has not had that issue since. Be aware. My only consistent complaint now is that I really with you could order your drinks at the same time and at the same touchpoint as ordering food. Having to wait in a line to order food and then wait again at the bar to get a bartenders attention to then wait again for a drink is a hassle and a bit annoying. The bartenders are also quite slow here we have noticed (both upstairs and down). We have waited for drinks longer than food on more than one occasion. So this leaves me alone holding our table while my husband waits for drinks to be made and often food gets delivered while that happening and starts to cool. Annoying right? But otherwise food is good. Drinks are interesting. Great rooftop. It's a decent and easy spot to grab a quick easy dinner I just wish they fix that issue.

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    Torchy's Tacos

    Torchy's Tacos

    4.0(106 reviews)
    3.6 miHorizons West / West Orlando
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    Torchy Taco's is a fast casual quick service chain restaurant, in Winter Garden. They are delicious…read moretacos and I really do enjoy their food and drinks. They do have a bar inside and when you order, they bring your food to your table. Alcohol drinks must be ordered at the bar separately from your food. They also offer happy hour Monday through Friday at the bar and then weekend drink specials One thing everyone should order, is the queso, which is green Chile queso topped with guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro and diablo sauce, served with tortilla chips. You have the option to add chorizo but the regular version is just fine. This is probably one of the best queso's I have had. It is truly delicious. You will get more queso then chips, and we have never asked for more chips, but Im sure you would be able to. For food, they offer a wide variety including tacos, fajitas, burritos, salads, bowls, and even breakfast tacos. I have only been a couple of times but have always gotten the same thing. I prefer the "The Bonfire Bowl" with jerk chicken. This is cilantro lime rice, black beans, spinach, diced mango, pickled onions & jalapeños, pistachios, and avocado sauce. so good! My wife also orders the same thing. She likes to get 2 different tacos, since they are sold individually. She prefers the Trailer Park which is fried chicken, green chiles, lettuce, pico de gallo, mixed cheese with poblano sauce on a flour tortilla. She also gets the Fried Avocado which is fried avocados, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, mixed cheese with poblano sauce on a corn tortilla. You also have the option to swap to a flour tortilla if you want. This is a great taco place and we will for sure be back! Happy hour and tacos!! ACES!

    Torchy Taco's is a fast casual quick service restaurant located in Winter Garden, across from the…read moreWinter Garden Village. They are a Tex Mex style chain which started in Texas. They are delicious tacos and I have been a few times. I finally was able to take my husband for lunch and he loved it as well. Inside they have many tables as well as a bar. If you are looking for a alcoholic drink of any sort, you will need to order from the bar separately from your food. If you come here, one thing that must be ordered is their queso. Their queso is green Chile queso topped with guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro and diablo sauce, served with tortilla chips. You can jazz it up and add chorizo but the regular version is just fine. This is probably one of the best queso's I have had. It is truly delicious. You do get more queso then chips, and I am not sure if they would bring you more chips. I also noticed this last time, they had a trio which was half orders of the green chile queso, guacamole, and your choice of salsa. This will need to go on my list. For food, they have a wide variety including tacos, fajitas, burritos, salads, bowls, and even breakfast tacos. I always get the same thing, really because their menu is so large it gets overwhelming for me. However, there are quite a few tacos I would like to try. I looked at their website and it is much easier to read, to be honest. But I go for the Trailer Park which is fried chicken, green chiles, lettuce, pico de gallo, mixed cheese with poblano sauce on a flour tortilla. It is absolutely delicious and very tasty. I prefer to get no pico as I do not like onions. I also love and it's probably my favorite, the Fried Avocado which is fried avocados, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, mixed cheese with poblano sauce on a corn tortilla. You can swap to a flour tortilla if you want. My husband ordered the The Bonfire Bowl with jerk chicken, it had cilantro lime rice, black beans, spinach, diced mango, pickled onions & jalapeños, pistachios, and avocado sauce. He loved it!!! It was a huge bowl as well so very filling. The only thing I was missing when I go, is taco sauces. Some of the tacos do come with a sauce, but I would love a variety of different sauces to try. You can substitute different sauces on the menu, but I am not sure of what they actually have. They also offer happy hour Monday through Friday at the bar and then weekend drink specials. I know we will be coming back here to try their happy hour and have more of their food. This is definitely a place you need to visit!

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    Servando's - Bistek con Queso Gratinado

    Servando's

    4.3(315 reviews)
    2.0 miHorizons West / West Orlando
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    Definitely and highly recommended!! This is amazing home cooked Mexican made with love!! A go to…read moreregular on mine and my girlfriend's list of all around excellent Mexican. The Queso Fundido con Chorizo appetizer is AMAZING!! THE best queso fundido appetizer of any Mexican restaurant in central Florida, period!!!! The food comes out hot and fresh, and the staff are amazing and attentive with a smile!! Have a cold Michelada with Modelo while you're there!! Lastly, say "hola" to the owner as he is a super great guy and always there to ensure all goes well! We love this restaurant!!

    My husband and I stopped into Servando's Mexican Food on a Tuesday night with mid-level…read moreexpectations, especially since they describe themselves as western-style Mexican--we were hoping for something reminiscent of California flavors. The Vibe: Located in a strip mall with shared parking, the restaurant itself is actually quite cute inside, with tablecloths on each table and a full-service bar near the entrance. That said, when we first walked in, there was an unpleasant, slightly mildew-like odor, which made us question the overall cleanliness. The restaurant was about ¼ full, which felt like a decent sign for a weekday evening. Service: Service was excellent from start to finish. We were seated quickly, given chips and salsa right away, and our server was attentive and efficient throughout the meal. What We Ordered: * Enchiladas Combination (cheese, beef, and chicken with red sauce, you can choose red or green) * Puntas de Filete in Salsa Verde * Sprite & Coke First Impressions: The food came out extremely fast--under 5 minutes, which made it feel more reheated than freshly prepared. Food Quality: Unfortunately, the food lacked flavor across the board. The chips and salsa were underwhelming--the salsa was very watery with little to no spice. The enchiladas were quite dry, lacking sauce, and topped with an overwhelming amount of cheese. My husband ordered the Puntas de Filete in Salsa Verde, hoping for something similar to chile verde, but it didn't come close. The dish lacked depth of flavor and mostly tasted like beef and raw onions. He also requested medium rare, but it came out closer to well-done. Even the refried beans had an unusual, overly garlicky taste that felt a bit off. Overall: While the service was great, the food unfortunately didn't meet expectations--especially for a place positioning itself as western-style Mexican. Average food, standout service. We were hoping to find a go-to spot reminiscent of California Mexican food, but this one missed the mark for us.

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    Don Poncho - mexican - Updated May 2026

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