The ambience at Honcho is 10/10, but the food typically falls short for me. I have dined in 4 or 5 times and the only food that I have gotten and really been impressed with so far is the Chicken Tamale Pie, probably two years ago. I returned to Honcho for lunch with a group of friends yesterday, raving to them about how amazing the Chicken Tamale Pie is and how excited I was to get it. Unfortunately, the cornbread crust on my entree was burnt to a crisp, to the point that I'm shocked they allowed it to leave the kitchen. I don't like making a commotion and ate a few bites, but ultimately had to send it back. The waitress handled the situation very kindly and offered chicken tortilla soup as an alternate entree, to which I accepted and would rate a 6/10 (not a fan of dark meat chicken). I was pleasantly surprised to find that our waitress comp'd both of my entrees on the bill. I probably won't return anytime soon, but will give it another chance in the future if I end up going with friends again! read more

Honcho - Chicken Tamale Pie - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Great service - fast Delicious food Cute place Could have more variety ....... Def go back read more

If you're in the Clarkston area, you need to give Honcho a try! They have crazy delicious tacos, awesome margs, and the vibes here rock! The margarita tower is perfect to split with a group of friends, & the pineapple jalapeño is unreal! My favorite tacos are the Korean Pork & Baja Fish tacos, but there are so many unique options that all are great! Give them a try asap! read more

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Visited on a Monday night around 6:45 and was sat right away. The chips and guac was 5/5, the Paloma was a 2/5, carne asada taco was 4/5 and the Korean taco was 6/5!! This is a more modern Mexican restaurant that's fun for a girls night or a date night. I was highly disappointed in the pricing though. The guac was very pricey and the tacos were so expensive. The drink was actually a fair price. read more

Honcho - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Had lunch there and ate less than half of my meal so asked for a to-go box. I accidentally left it on the table when I left but realized it immediately when I got outside so immediately came back in and they had already cleared the table and thrown the to-go box out. They could have put it aside for a few minutes to see if I would remember and come back. That was a giant waste of food and I was annoyed that I paid for it but barely got to eat much of it. read more

We stopped at Honcho on a whim, and we're super glad we did! We sat outside on their patio, which had a great view of the Main Street. The food was delicious and surprisingly affordable for being in the nice part of Clarkston. I had the chicken tamale pie, which was both tasty and hearty. We'll have to come back next time we're nearby! read more

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Really yummy variety of margs. We had the chips and salsa and the garlic cream sauce or whatever it was had such a great flavor I couldn't stop eating it!!! Will be back! read more

Go literally anywhere else. To make a long story short, everything went wrong from the very beginning. The hostess underestimated our wait time over the phone, we unfortunately sent back our drinks, waited 2 hours for 4 tacos and even ended up requesting them to go because we had 2 kids started to get stir crazy. Nothing else to say besides this place is overhyped and the kitchen is far too small for the size of the restaurant. read more

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Full disclosure - I went two days in a row and I'm not ashamed to admit it. First day, I decided to go with the Carne Asada tacos which were pretty good. Big chunks of steak with a very tasty verde sauce. My only complaint, and this is just me being nit picky, is that they didn't have a house hot sauce/salsa. I know that's a dumb thing to whine about - I acknowledge that. During my second visit (today), I went with the rice bowl and loved that way more than the tacos - tons of flavors. The portion size was good but I could have found a way to get a second one down. No shame. Service behind the bar is great, Sonya, if I remember correctly is awesome; she's a keeper. Wish I lived closer to make this a regular spot. read more

Honcho - Rice Bowl with Korean Beef - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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This place has it all. The ambiance is on point, you can choose indoor or outdoor seating. The service is very friendly and quick to get you seated (there are many seats in 3 different sections). Finally, the food is always on point. They have a good mixture of food blending Mexican and Korean in many of their entrees. Love this place very easy to come back to! read more

Honcho - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Overall 4 of us in my family who went said experience 5 star but food was just okay overall (3 star) so giving it 4 stars. We had reservations for an outdoor igloo. Only requirement was minimum 4 people. Easy could have seated 10. No food minimum. Our server was super friendly and she was working hard going inside and outside of all the igloos. Our drinks were delicious. My daughter got the bad ombre and it was amazing. I wish i had ordered that instead of the Paloma. We shared chips and salsa app with side of guac. And also the queso dip. All great. 2 of us ordered ala carte tacos. One the rice bowl with seared ahi added and a kids meal. Dessert was yummy. A chai muffin and delicious chocolate chip cookie with a cappuccino. Igloo was so warm and cozy despite cold night. A fire pit outside. read more

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One of my new favorite places. The atmosphere/setting is fun, casual, and lively. The dining area moves fast paced, yet you can have great memories and conversations with your friends/family that you are with. The #1 tip: order the house made donuts. They are arguably the top 5 desserts I have ever eaten. They are so fresh, crispy, airy, and delicious. The caramel and chocolate dipping sauces are perfect condiments for them. I got the rice bowl which is a more of a Latin/Asian fusion, and I loved it. I am definitely coming back and ordering this again. Staff was engaging and entertaining. Made us feel welcomed, and want to stay for more food and drinks. Attentive as well. read more

Honcho - Rice Bowl - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Fabulous as always! Great service, great food, and cute decor. Always prefer this location offer its cousin in Troy. The tacos, nachos, and beverages are all good! We order catering for party's at home too! read more

This is a combo business that has a full service bar, sit down restaurant and a coffee shop which is the only aspect of this business that I am rating. For my first drink here I ended up getting a Cafe Latte that was very well made and definately to my liking. I ended up drinking the coffee in their lounge area that is shared between the bar and coffee shop where the area is a is a bit rustic, in a nice way, and is a great spot to sit down for some quiet time or for a chat with friends and enjoy your drink. Aside from Lattes this business also makes a full assortment of coffee drinks and has some pastries for sale as well. Additionally it would appear they roast their own beans as well and sell the beans by the bags. Nice! Definately a place to check out especially if you are into good coffee as I am! read more

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The tacos I got weren't all that, but it would be worth trying again and getting something else. Was not a humming fan of peas in the guacamole. The location is super super cute and a fun vibe. My latte was delicious though and would definitely go back for round 2 of that! Service was great & they were super nice & welcoming. read more

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Very good food and drinks! Very hipster but great food. Love the salsas there too! Burritos are massive! Street tacos are so good

Love the vibe here! Great outdoor patio with open air seating inside too. A fire pit and even chalk for the kids to play with while we ate. Cool ambience while you're sipping on a delicious marg. Have eaten here multiple times and always like our food. This time tried the rice bowl with the pork. The flavors were good but not sure how I felt about the kimchi. Maybe a little too much going on but still tasty. The chips and dip trio is always a win and everyone else loved their burritos and tacos that were ordered. Some of the stand out tacos are the hot or not chicken, the Korean pork, and the taco night. Always a great place for a night out or relaxed lunch. read more

Honcho - Rice bowl - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

I met friends here for dinner Friday night we were able to snatch the last patio table which was amazing! I had never been and it's a great location. I loved that they had umbrellas that adjusted to help block some sun. We started with the guacamole which was fantastic and had the perfect amount of heat. I had a rice bowl with the beef bulgogi and it was packed full of flavor. It was enough for me to have lunch the next day too. Really enjoyed the patio and the food, will definitely be going back! read more

Honcho - Rice bowl - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Have sat on the bar/lounge side and also the restaurant side. Both are super fun. Parking is on the streets. You can easily find this spot on Main Street. It's on a corner and is well signed. There is a large patio too. The restaurant is on the backside and does have a separate entrance if you want to use it (or go through the bar). Hostess stand in front. I had made reservations for the latest work lunch. The interior design and vibe is cool. Love the eclectic meets industrial spin. They are known for their margaritas, so I ordered the watermelon one. Was fine, but not amazing. They have a nice menu with a few veg friendly options. Omnivores will be happy here. I like the atmosphere and design of the place. Good service is always a plus. I'll be back to support this establishment. read more

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We happened to be in the area and Honcho looked awesome! They say they're " Latin food that speaks with an Asian accent." I don't know what an Asian accent is (lol!) but I get the gist that it's all about It's a cool vibe though - super unique and if I HAD to describe it, it's like: Vinsetta Garage in Berkley it's a converted auto shop but it's fun like the inside of Isalita in Ann Arbor but with a banging outdoor space like Donkey Taqueria in GR! Payton, our server, was great! She was attentive and had great pacing. She also gave me a great rec! We ended up getting: *SWEET PEA GUACAMOLE (GF) | 10.95 (avocado, English peas, scallions & cilantro topped with spiced pepitas, corn chips on the side) - i've never had anything like this! The peas added great texture as they were kept whole -- with the scallions it was like a really chunky and tasty guac! *FUEGO SALSA FLIGHT (GF) | 9.50 (avocado -- tomatillo, avocado, lime Chili Morita -- tomato, smoked jalapeno, garlic Arbol -- tomatillo, garlic, Mexican arbol chilies corn chips on the side) - Fuego salsa for real! All very tasty though and actually had some heat! *HONCHO HOT [OR NOT] CHICKEN | 5.50 (fried and tossed in nashville sauce, topped with a soy fish sauce glaze, mayo, pickles, scallions & cilantro) - PICKLES ON A TACO? hecc yeah! It was a pretty small piece of chicken but very good - I could inhale so many of these! *Roasted Mushroom Taco | 5.25 (Two griddled corn tortillas stuffed with a roasted mushroom blend, chimichurri, marinated onions & peppers, & toasted pepitas) - love me a good hongos taco and this one was super flavorful! read more

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I had no idea this place even existed until recently. I don't know how I discovered it, but I made sure to come up and have lunch here with my friend today since I'm always looking for new spots to try. Pulling in, the place is super cool and well decorated. There's a coffee shop AND a restaurant together. I was here early so I grabbed a coffee and hung out for a few minutes before my friend got here. (Parking can be tough in this part of town and main street's busy.) After my friend arrived, we got seated inside since neither one of us wanted to get sweaty in the sun. They do have outside patio dining along with being super dog friendly. So, if you don't like dogs, steer clear. Fortunately, I have to pet all the dogs and love them dearly, so I was in heaven when I figured this out. The menu here's pretty simple in the fact that they don't have 10 million things going on. Some people dig that, but honestly, as of late, sometimes stick to what you know, okay? And they do tacos very good here! I went with the Standard Tacos since I wasn't feeling to adventurous, and they were very very good considering they were probably the most boring thing on the menu. I wanted to get their Burrito, but passed since I wasn't starving. Portions were good and I was full after two tacos. I can't remember what my friend got, but she got the mac and cheese side dish and I tasted it since she couldn't finish it all. Fantastic for sure. Everything's ala carte here, so no combos. Normally that bothers me, but since I love this place and vibe here so much, it's all good. I didn't get a chance to try the rice or refried beans, because as stated earlier, I wasn't starving and didn't want to gorge myself and have tons of leftovers. Prices are decent considering how fun the vibe is and you could probably hang out here all day if you wanted to. Speaking of hanging out all day, oddly enough they have signs on the tables saying a 90 minute limit on sitting inside. I don't know that I've seen that in a long time, but was it a problem before? Why? There's plenty of seating, so I don't get it. I mean, I wasn't looking to spend 3 days here, just lunch. Weird. Anyway, I digress. Our server was cool and overall I can't rave about this place enough. Fun enough that you can really hang out and chill most of the day and rotate between the coffee part of the restaurant, bar area and the dining room. I love the décor as it's very inviting and well done. I will be back, I just loved eating here and hanging out so much. read more

Honcho - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Our first time here, we were seated outside like we asked to. Their seating outside is relaxing and cozy. You can see that the establishment was a repair garage at one point. The food was tasty and the drinks were good. We'd come back for sure. read more

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I went here for lunch today , and brought my sister who had never been The drinks and tacos were good We ordered sweet potato fries and received the smallest order of fries in the world! Very disappointed we also had to ask for side condiment that was supposed to come with the fries Boo I won't be returning any time soon read more

Honcho - My lousy order of fries for $5.50 - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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I really wanted to love this place, but wow... what a disappointment. Honcho has such a cool vibe, but once you actually look around, you start to realize how dirty it is. We recently sat at the bar, and I couldn't unsee the mess. The coolers behind the bar looked like they hadn't been wiped down in weeks. Streaks and stains, and even rotten fruit just sitting there. Dirty pitchers and funnels were lying around (which means they're probably being reused instead of washed ), and a gallon of juice was left out with no condensation... meaning it had been sitting there forever. Maybe this is suppose to be out, but others were ion the cooler so I don't think so. The liquor glasses and toppers? Dusty and sticky. These are things that should be cleaned nightly, and clearly they're not. The staff is obnoxiously loud and some are horribly dirty. They talk/yell at guests from across the bar as if their "crew" is the only one in the establishment. I actually like that there isn't a strict uniform, but there should be some kind of dress code. I'll just say one thing, the bartender looked like she rolled out of bed, threw on a tank top that was cut to be razorback, some leggings, and called it a day. Not exactly the best look for someone handling drinks and food. I digress. Then came the food. First our menus arrived crusted with some kind of dried up queso on it??. Gross. I ordered a drink, and it came with a rotten lemon as a garnish, not dehydrated or aged. Rotten. HOW does that even happen? We got the house salsas to start, but no plates. Then the tacos came out. I got one fish and one brussels sprout. No limes. The shells were dry, the fish was dry, and the Brussels sprouts taco was so burnt that all I could taste was char. I couldn't finish it. My boyfriend got the fish taco too and to combat the dryness he absolutely drowned it in hot sauce and salsa. Then he ordered the Korean Pork Arepa from the specials menu, which was easily the best thing we had. But still, you guessed it... DRY. We honestly thought we were being punked. We left pretty quickly and won't be back until maybe the end of summer. Union establishments seem to perform in waves. Highs and lows. Right now? Honcho is definitely in a low. read more

Relaxing indoor and outdoor atmosphere with great food. Our group of five came for lunch on a Friday of Mem Day weekend. It was fairly busy and they were able to get us a spot in a cozy seating area near the bar. Since the weather was nice, the doors were open so it was an inviting and great way to chill while we spent time together. We started out with Queso Dip ($10) and it was gone fast as we all loved this baked offering. My bride ordered the Pollo Asado ($5.50) and Sweet Potato ($5) tacos - and loved them both. Her mother went with the Chicken Tamale Pie ($16) and really enjoyed it - plenty left to take some home. I went with the Pollo Asado as well as the Korean Pull Pork ($5.50) tacos and the chicken taco was excellent....the Korean one wasn't that flavorful. Service from Nani at the bar was very friendly. read more

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I typically love coming to Honchos when I come back to Michigan, my hometown. I brought my granddaughter for their delicious donuts. However, we were very disappointed as the had no resemblance of a donut. They looked more like onion rings. I hope we just got a bad batch & this isn't the norm. read more

Honcho - Honchos donuts. - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Amazing food, drinks and service! I can't believe I haven't written a review here yet! Whether it's a drink or an entree, the flavor infusion is truly amazing!! They have amazing "infused" margaritas that range from tame to super spicy. Today I had a "tame" blueberry lemonade that was amazing. I also had a chicken tortilla soup and a chopped salad...both equally amazing read more

Honcho - Chopped salad and tortilla soup!! - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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Food and drinks were good. Overall vibes were nice, and the restaurant was clean. Our server was informative and executed our lunch flawlessly. Giving 3 stars because of the encounter we had with a random staff member and our toddler... I was holding my daughter in my lap while I was eating and she had her head over my shoulder. A random staff member walked up to my daughter and grabbed her face and then walked away. My husband saw it and called her out on it immediately (she's lucky I didn't see it). Instead of apologizing she said "I barely touched her". Not only was the action inappropriate and unprofessional but her initial response to my husband was the cherry on top. This interaction put a real damper on our lunch. I'd like to note she did eventually apologize but that was after some banter with my husband. I respect the laid back mentality of union joint restaurants but if some of their staff is that unprofessional I just don't personally feel comfortable frequenting with my family. read more

We were served stale tortilla chips and it took about 25 minutes to get new ones. The new ones were also stale. We were there from 5:00 pm to 6:15 and couldn't get our waitress to take our dinner order. We ended up having to leave and go to another restaurant. Worst service we have ever gotten there. We will not be back! read more

The experience is so awesome. The girls are wonderful. They're super beautiful nice caring will walk you out to your car for a great experience. read more

Stopped by to grab a drink and apps at the bar. The house salsas are a must have! This appetizer includes salsa verde, Peruvian green chili, and Union Salsa. The best one is the Peruvian green chili. The tortilla soup was flavorful but not spicy. I personally love spice but this soup doesn't need it! For my drink I ordered an N.A. hibiscus agua Fresca. My friend tried it and said he didn't know what a hibiscus is. (This was hilarious because he was wearing a shirt with hibiscus flowers on it). Anyways, this drink was refreshing and I would be curious to try the alcohol version of it next time! read more

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Really cool atmosphere. Outside Cafe and bar is seat yourself. Loved the chicken Tinga tostadas. They also have a rotating array of frozen beverages. I'll have to come back in the summer. I was here on a cool fall day. read more

Honcho - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

My favorite dish is the salads. They have a really good dressing and their home made pop tarts are fire. The people are nice and you get seated quickly. The mood is very cool, and like a Mexican cantina. I like the vibe. read more

Met a friend for lunch at Honcho. Service was average. They didn't come back and refill Water or soda and we had to flag them down to do so. We both had the mocktail with pomegranate and ginger. Mine had a few pomegranate pieces in it and I could not taste any ginger. The flavor was very light however my friend got hers a little after mine and hers was darker in color and had candied ginger pieces in it as well - they looked like 2 different drinks. I had the chicken tortilla soup which was very good and she had the spicy tomato which was actually very spicy. She had the chicken tostadas and ate one. She mixed her rice and beans to eat them and said they were good that way. I had the enchiladas however I don't like beans so I just ate the rice with it which was very dry and flavorless. To be honest the enchilada also had no flavor and I was not a fan. I only ate half. What I should have done was order another bulgogi taco which are a la carte. That was the best thing I had there and it had good flavor. The portion is small though as it's a traditional street taco size and you only get one. We also got the donuts for dessert that comes with 2 sauces- the chocolate sauce was ok but did not shine like the caramel dipping sauce did. Would I eat here again. It wouldn't be my first choice as there are a couple other restaurants a few steps away I would prefer but if you want to try a coupe fusion tacos it's ok for lunch. read more

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This particular margarita (apple cinnamon) is the reason for another star. The best drink you can get in the fall! read more

Honcho - The perfect fall drink! Apple cinnamon margaritas! - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Food was yummy and will return; had Korean beef, fish and not so hot chicken tacos. Next time I'll skip the chicken but order the chips and guacamole - the looked so fresh and delicious. We were able to get a RSVP at 4:30 only (and get seated on patio easily) but it seems they keep lots of tables open anyway for non reservation patrons. read more

Honcho say "come down to Clarkston and sit in igloos" I say to Honcho "ok" Honcho say "look kimosabbe, get the enchiladas" I say to Honcho "ok" Honcho say "also the skinny margarita, it good" I say to Honcho "ok" Honcho say "the chips and guac Rock!" I say to Honcho "ok" Honcho say "tip servers well" I say to Honcho "ok" Honcho say "worth drive up 75" I say to Honcho "ok" Honcho end by saying "eat, drink and be merry at Honcho!!!" I say "yes please!!!" read more

Honcho is a great place to grab a bite of some Latin-Asian fusion in Clarkston, MI. It is located very close to Pine Knob, so it's perfect grabbing a bite & margarita before the show! There is plenty of seating, or call ahead if you have a larger group. The drinks are delicious, the salsa platter is amazing, and the queso is different than any other place- you must try! The tacos are yummy & fun. I got a Korean pork and it was smoked to perfection. The Quesabirra is some of the best yet. This is a Union establishment- so you may also order a side of the famous Mac-n-cheese while here! Don't forget to grab a bag of the famous Honcho roasted coffee while here! read more

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A group of 8 of us met for dinner at Honcho on a Wednesday night. Because of the reviews I've read, I was very excited about going there. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I decided to indulge in a frozen margarita. I was shocked to find that they had only the flavor of the day; they didn't even offer the usual flavors. And, at $12, it was WAY more of an indulgence than I'd anticipated. It was also way too strong, so I kept watering it down. As for the regular menu, it was very difficult to find something that wasn't spicy. I ended up with a chicken taco ($5 for ONE small taco; I thought for sure that there'd be at least 2) and the macaroni and cheese tortilla appetizer. These were just ok; nothing special about them. It was also extremely loud; we had to practically shout, even to the person we were sitting next to. There was also a sign on the table that limits you to 90 minutes. We were there for almost an hour before our food even came out (although we did have our drinks). Honestly, I'm not sure what the fuss is about. read more

No words... just gross. I wonder how clean the kitchen is. The health department needs to take a look. read more

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