Expensive, lacking flavor.....I wish I could say more and typically do. I just have no words for our experience.

Great place. Good portions were huge and very good. Not just your typical Mexican food. Drinks were great. I had a Paloma which I highly recommend. Service was attentive but not overly. They take reservations which is very nice. Highly recommended. read more

Honcho is a well curated hot spot. Or at least I hope and think it's a hot spot. We arrived at peak dining and were told the wait was 90 minutes. Unless we wanted to sit outside and chance the rain, and this night, we did. The weather was on our side and held out for our meal. We enjoyed the ambiance of the patio and the light traffic of the quaint downtown. The Brussels sprouts appetizer is delicious! Order it whether or not you like them, be daring and try something new! My wife and I both had a variety of their tacos and enjoyed them all. My favorite was filled with slaw and sweet potato fries and avocado. read more

Honcho - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

We stopped in before a concert at Pine Knob - the food & service were excellent. The hostess was extremely helpful in explaining the wait and our options without a reservation (they get busy so definitely get a reservation if you can!) - we ended up sitting at the bar which was great. Sonya was our server - she was friendly, attentive and kept up with the entire bar like a boss! Our food was delicious - we had the salsa flight (add the guac - it's excellent), 3 tacos (Korean, Baja & Carne Asada) and the enchiladas. Definitely check this place out! read more

Worth the wait. We came in for dinner and were told it was going to be 30 min to a hour before we got a table. However we decided to wait it out. It seemed like the tables weren't going to clean until 5 chairs at the bar opened up. We sat at the bar and had the pleasure of being served by Kelsey. She was so attentive and made such an effort to make sure we were satisfied with our drinks and our meals, which were phenomenal. (Be sure to try the Baha tacos, and the tamales). Every time I come here I always have such a positive dining experience. read more

Funky is the word for this great place in Clarkston! We went there on the way to the John Mayer concert at DTE. Hard to get a table when there's a concert...be aware of that! We managed to snag a bar table and had just as good as service and the same menu as if we had been seated. Fun menu!!! I had a tostada that was far from a salad. I posted a picture. It was so tasty! Drinks were great. We had a hot cheese dip with warm chips as a appetizer. Next concert...leave early and eat here. Or just eat here. You'll have fun read more

Honcho - The tostada at Honcho. Get one! - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

It was my first time coming here and I have not stopped dreaming of the food since! We started off with the salsa trio and added guac which was delicious. The creamy green salsa (not sure the name of it) was to die for, and so was the guacamole and hot chips. We also started with the chicken taquitos which were amazingggg some of the best i've ever had u HAVE to order them. For my entree I got the chicken enchiladas which were also amazing. Loved the green salsa on them as well as the side of rice and beans. Everything was flavorful and delicious. The classic margarita was also yummy and strong! For dessert we had the churro donuts which came with chocolate and caramel sauce for dipping which were also to die for. Everything I ordered was amazing and I would definitely come back again! read more

Honcho - enchiladas suizas (AMAZINGGG) - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

This place is just okay. I think they're very over priced for what you get. I asked if they had any flavored iced tea and the waiter tells me I should walk over to the coffee bar and see what they have. He mentions some awful hipster sounding teas. I was just wanting a raspberry or mango iced tea man. I said water is fine. The nachos were pretty good but the beef was SO salty. I told my mom if I ever have them again I won't get meat on them. The carne asada burrito isn't very good. All the lettuce in the burrito gets super wilted and gross. The black beans didn't taste good to me. I ended up opening the burrito and taking everything out of the tortilla and eating the steak with some of the rice. The only saving grace for this place are the donuts. They're so delicious, I am planning on going back just for an order of donuts, but I don't care if I ever eat their food again. read more

So good again today. Work meeting with new Papua New Guinea pour over and festive skeleton cookie turns to lunch over ever-so-amazing (add more broth please!) chicken tortilla soup and flavor of the week - Crabby Shrimp Taco, (work buddy had the always awesome rice bowl and loved it based on my recommendation - yes it was his first time, no I wouldn't steer him wrong in my own hometown ;)). Add the Channel 2 news fan visiting who-knows-why BUT please let it be to document proper staff treatment vs some other, more barbaric, Clarkston establishments, ahem, AHEM, the Fed. Guess not everyone #lovesarahschneider, damn that's some narcissism there. Good going Curt! Keep up the good food, no drama, chill atmosphere, that Clarkston is all about! 5 STARS! I will hide out at your restaurants 24/7 to keep away from the wicked witch of the Fed. read more

Honcho - Best Ever Tortilla Soup and Crabby Shrimp Taco. - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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So before I start, let me say right up front: as delicious as the Hot (Or Not) Chicken Burrito is, I wouldn't recommend it to anybody. Not even Donald Trump. My bowels were severely impaired for a little over 24hr after eating it, and even almost two days later, I still get nice little intestinal flairs -- and I don't have any sort of official GI issues. A solution may be to get the "or not" variety, but then what's the point? The burrito is the size of a five month old fetus loaded with chicken (oh, I mentioned that already?), rice, beans, lettuce, and probably some other fillings, with crusted, griddled cheese on top to really ruin your day in the best way. Again, a very tasty burrito at a solid value ($12 for a 2.5lb-ish burrito and rice and beans), but it honestly is not worth the pain I endured. So other than that, my girlfriend and I each got a margarita, she got the sweet potato casserole, and we split the chips and salsa, before heading to see Third Eye Blind at DTE. I know, you're thinking, "Well of course you would split complimentary chips and salsa!", and you'd be right... if they were complimentary. Honcho is just the second restaurant I've gone to where they don't come free, and it just pains me. $6 for chips and salsa seems excessive. HOWEVER, the salsas were absolutely bangin', so I'd consider getting them again. The margaritas were fine. Mine was mango-y and habanero-y as advertised ('cause my dumb ass didn't get enough spice from my burrito? I don't know), and my girlfriend's was watermelon-y. Not much to say there, other than $9 seemed a bit much for what seemed a weak margarita. I probably wouldn't bother getting another. The atmosphere of Honcho is fantastic -- I'm not an interior decorator or anything so I don't know how to describe it, but just look at pictures. It looks like it was formerly a repair garage in the main eating area, and then there's a small walking area to the coffee bar. I was too busy dealing with Hot Chicken remorse to get coffee, but I'd certainly try something there on visit number two. Welcome to the Union family, Honcho -- another worthy addition to Clarkston. While there are a few things I left a little less than satisfied with (mostly $6 chips and salsa, weak margarita), I don't have a good enough reason to give Honcho less than five stars. Seriously though... that Hot (Or Not) Chicken Burrito's got me living a less than "Semi-Charmed Life"... read more

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I ate here for the first time yesterday and wish I'd ordered takeout because I can't stop thinking about the food. I got a taro bubble tea, a fried avocado taco and the shaved caramelized Brussels taco along with a side of jasmine rice. I got both tacos champ style and oh my god, they were amazing. Don't skip their little donuts, they're heavenly. Jules was our waitress and she was incredible. read more

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Great place to eat, food is fantastic and management is top notch. I had a couple errors in my takeout and they issued me a gift card for 3x the amount I paid! Clearly cares for their customers! read more

Woodshop is better and worth the wait! Sat down quickly and was surprised but found out why pretty quickly. Bad news first: Problem 1) Waitress took drink order. 10 mins later told us she would bring them to us when they had clean glasses. WHAT? Problem 2) 1hr later, I received my 1st beer. We have our appetizers. However, my wife, daughter and son are still waiting for their pops. Problem 3) 1hr 15mins, I finally got the waitress and directed her to where the glasses "where being hidden". Good grief, this is horrible. Good news last Compliment 1) The green Peruvian Chili sauce w/ the chips is fantastic. Compliment 2) Get the green Peruvian sauce on top of the Carne Assad Burritto w/ a squeezed lime and WOW! Good stuff! Compliment 3) Steak in the Burrito is tender and tasty. Compliment 4) follow up service after receiving meal was good. Neutral) Macadilla, ok! Enchiladas, ok! Chicken Dorda tacos, ok! Price) Have has better service and better food for about $30 less. Suggestion) Get rid of the 4 standing doing nothing hostess; replace them w/ more staff in the kitchen and a new kitchen manager. Buy more glasses for the drinks. It's rather bad the bus boy stealing glasses from your table before dinner is done. REALLY! read more

Slowwwwww service. Pretty good Mexican food for Michigan. Tamale pie was killer. Nachos not bad. Need work on Margaritas. Hotter than a Luxor steam bath inside. read more

5 stars for food drink and atmosphere. Service was a 3 sorry but, I really feel like a place like this should have experienced servers instead of first time jobs. How many times do you need to ask if I want the bill slit up? It was almost, I mean almost funny for the 3rd or 4th time hearing how easy it is to split the bill. When a restaurant gives more attention after you've finished a meal it can feel a little annoying. There were a few times the place could have been more helpful. That's just experience or possibly training. Food was awesome. DO NOT LEAVE with out getting donuts, they were super. The Burrito is gigantic and looks delicious. My Tacos were excellent and this was a fun place for a group or just a couple. read more

Honcho - Fun spot in Clarkson - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

We've been planning on coming here for months and finally got around to it -- and I'm already ready to go back. We got the chips & salsa, watermelon and mango/habanero margaritas, the hot chicken burrito, and the sweet potato enchilada pie. Kind of disappointed that you have to pay for the chips and salsa (and that they're $6), but you get a good amount, the chips are delicious, and the cream-based salsa is INCREDIBLE. The red salsa was also really good, and the Verde was good for being Verde. The margaritas were $9 and weak so I probably wouldn't get one here again. The watermelon tasted really good, but I expected a lil tequila in there. The hot chicken burrito (according to my boyfriend) was good but not worth the following 24 hours being spent in/in close proximity to a bathroom. It's $12-13 and huge, though, and comes with rice and beans. Plus it's sealed with grilled cheese, so... The sweet potato enchilada pie was delicious and loaded with sweet potato. It has the verde sauce in it, which was good in this case. $11ish and huge, also comes with rice and beans -- which weren't even necessary because of the size of the pie, but I do highly recommend the miso black beans. I came into this not expecting Asian-Latin-fusiony-goodness, but I'm glad that that's what I got. read more

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Such a fun and cool casual scene with awesome coffee service in such a sweet town. One of my fav stops for some yummy food.

I came on a snowy day and sat at the bar with Sonya. She was packed with regulars, everyone greeted her by name and she was engaged in great conversation with each of the patrons at the bar. The food is great, the drinks are amazing, but Sonya is the reason I continue to come back. read more

Food was good. The service each and everytime is so very SLOW. In 2023, to have service that slow is sad. Four eighty years olds could move the food out of the kitchen onto the customers table faster than the present team. read more

Meh...the tacos I ordered weren't that great...to much cumin or something. Nice setting, but I will pass.

Just was here for lunch, and I am glad i checked it out... I am somewhat of a picky eater and normally would be turned off by some of the ingredients but I was willing to give it a try. I got the rice bowl with fish added minus noir or kimchi. The bowl was delicious, and everything was very flavorful. I really loved the fish and my coworker who got the fish taco also loved the fish. Chips trio dip was a perfect starter but almost too much for two people. Glad I made it for lunch because this place seems like it would be packed for dinner. Good service and great atmosphere. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is the price, almost 20$ after tip for lunch for 1 person!! 14.50 for the bowl and couple dollars for lemonade. However everything was delicious so it could be worth it to others to spend a couple extra dollars for a solid lunch spot Second visit: Dinner time on a Sunday, seemed pretty busy, but was able to get a couple comfortable chairs at the bar in the dinning area. Decided to go with the chicken enchilada this time. It was pretty good, but a lot of cheese. I missed the rice bowl and fish. Can't wait to return to get the rice bowl again. Our server at the bar was super nice, and I am just in love with the interior of this restaurant. ALSO save room for the homemade donuts on the dessert menu. THEY ARE DELICIOUS!! read more

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We had a delicous meal a few times there in Clarkston. The staff was very prompt and friendly. The food was very good and the prices weren't too bad. read more

Small modern Mexican joint with a good blend of authentic Mexican flavors and Korean spices.

Honcho is a new resident of the sweet town of Clarkston. Haven taken over the building of an old automobile repair shop they've utilized the space very smartly!! The spot sports cacti wallpaper, leather tufted upholstery, MCM furniture, large green plants, massive bar room, a big bright dining area and a spot to grab just coffee. The food has a Latin flair with tacos and guacamole with some dishes with an Asian twist. We stopped in for just a coffee and a chat but this is a restaurant I would certainly come back to for dinner next time I'm in the area. read more

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Fantastic food and service in a great atmosphere. We had steak, pork and even Brussels sprout tacos. ALL were Fantastic. The Mac n cheese... the best we've had at a restaurant. Panco crust a little onion, pinpointing cheddar and some other cheese that is WONDERFUL. Our waitress Beverly was sweet and very good at her job. What a great lunch on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Got a an igloo! Super nice and fun. Cozy! Food was good and the drinks were fantastic. Get the pitcher of margaritas. Good tap line and full bar. Fish tacos and nachos were a highlight. Like this place. Don't hesitate to stop in. Good stuff! read more

Honcho - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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Called ahead and asked how long the wait for 4 would be. I was told there's no wait right now. We were maybe 2 minutes away in the car when I made the call. We arrive and half the restaurant is empty. I ask for a booth and was told by a very rude hostess that they are only for parties of 5 and up despite the other booth having 4 people at it lol. Did she think I couldn't see that? Odd. She then turns around and converses with her co-worker. Turns back around and says "uh you can only sit at the bar because of all of the upcoming reservations" I looked confused seeing as we just called and was told there was no wait, and looking around at an empty restaurant. We ended up just walking out. Will never go back :) read more

This is our go to spot for a delicious Mexican-style dinner. There are always creative vegetarian options for my wife, like the sweet potato burrito, and I am always getting a plethora of different tacos, many of which you never thought to put on a tortilla. The originality of this place is a good reason to come eat, but the wait staff is a good reason to stick around. Our typical server we try to get is Stephanie. She is always smiling, joking, and having a good time. Her attitude and ability to jump in and out of conversations while still prioritizing the service is impeccable! She's got big curly hair and an adorable smile and you should definitely ask for her if she's working. You will not be disappointed! read more

Slow slow service; so slow I never got my food. After waiting 45 minutes for my to go food they told me they actually couldn't make it.

Deeeelicious food! I've been a couple times and have had great experiences each time. The drinks are fun, the apps are yummy and the food is really unique and delicious. We love the front bar and cute sweet treats. The free water bar is really nice! Our waitresses and waiters have been terrific and helpful each time too. Their suggestions have been spot on with every meal. :) The only tough part is the wait, and the moving "your table will be ready" time. Hard to gauge when folks will leave but with an initial 1 hour and 15 Minute wait isn't awful, but when they say the wait time increased by 45 more minutes... no bueno. Having a reception team that's a little more up on the hustle, or awareness ( we were seated near them and had a spill and they didn't know what to do). ;). read more

I was so excited to stumble upon the great Honcho in Clarkston. An establishment that can cater to 3 groups: coffee snobs, foodies and drinkers, all in one space is a space that is amazing. Not to mention that the space itself is drool inducing. All my pictures are of the space, not including the room in the back; simply because I was in awe of all the textures, colors, natural lighting and decor. There was so much to look at! To the point that it was probably the most aesthetically pleasing place I've ever been in! I had an iced tea with apple cinnamon and ginger and it was delicious! I also took the recommendation of the barista of what beans would make the best cold brew (Honduran) and I wasn't disappointed by the complexity of flavor that this coffee created! I cannot wait to go back and order some grub! read more

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Literally one of the best meals of my life! Fresh, flavorful, unique. Dylan was a great server at the counter, kept me company with great stories and the best cinnamon doughnuts with carmel sauce - literally melted in my mouth. I implore you to check out Honcho if you are within 100 miles of this place, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

Honcho - Chips with three types of salsa-deeelish! The Peruvian green chili was my fave. - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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Moving from San Antonio, we were looking for something funky with a bit of authentic Mexican. We landed upon the funky and unique, Honcho. The atmosphere is great, but the food is where it is at. The tortilla soup is the best we've had in Michigan. The hot chicken burrito is a solid choice also. If you are in the mood for something different, tasty, and a fun place, I highly recommend Honcho read more

I've been wanting to try honcho for awhile since I've read all the reviews on here and by word of mouth from friends. The drinks.. were delicious! I don't know what people people were saying by they don't have a lot of alcohol. I had the frozen peach margarita with habanero tequila, and the house infused peach raspberry margarita on the rocks. Both were delicious! I got the salsa and chip appetizer, which was good. Chips are house made and you get a ton, but the only salsa I was crazy about was the green Peruvian one. The salsa verde and house salsa were ok, not bad, but not knock your socks off either. I decided to try three different tacos.. the chicken taco, fish taco and the steak one. They were.. meh. All a bit too dry. The chicken and fish had too much breading and not enough sauce. To the point where I couldn't even really eat them, which was a bummer. The steak was good but just didn't have the wow factor I was hoping for. Hoping this was a fluke and next time I'll pick better items. read more

I'm a local to clarkston & I have been coming to Honchos since they opened. Sonya is the best waitress and bartender. She treats you like royalty and gives attention to details. She will make you the best margarita ever. The one thing that needs attention is the coffee bar. 4 employees talking to themselves and my coffee drink luke warm. This is the second time this has happened. Their response was because it's coconut milk?Perhaps Sonya should train the coffee staff how to work Overall my favorite spot to hang out for coffee or to eat! read more

This is one of our local favorites! I have yet to try something here that I don't like. The queso, every single taco option, the frose and the donuts are incredible! read more

Honcho - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Honcho was an interesting choice from the start. Funky little spot with a good vibe. Seated immediately, which is always a plus with this particular restaurant group! Would give 2.5 stars if possible, but the donuts made me round up instead of down. Table ordered watermelon margarita, korean tacos, fried chicken tacos, queso and chips, chili verde soup, shrimp special, burrito and donuts. The only things we ordered that were even slightly temperature hot were the donuts and soup. Everything else was room temp at best, if not downright cold. The queso isnt queso, its a hot sour cream dip. The burrito was large and had that delicious almost burnt cheese crust. Korean tacos were topped with barely dressed cabbage. The chicken tacos were the 2nd best thing i ate - the mcclure pickles are a great addition. Donuts were fantastic - fresh, greasy and with 2 dips. Margarita is not worth $9. Waitress was very taylor swift-esque. Everything ended with a question mark and a confused look, and she did her best to be funny but lingered just a tad too long. No uniforms here, so servers wore every thing from a too short shirt dress to a sports bra with a thin tank over to an olive green sleeveless parka to an amish hat. Very strange. read more

Honcho - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

I really like the food. Inside is loud, sometimes hard to have a conversation. The coffee shop has great coffee options and yummy sweets. I don't get tired of eating here. read more

This salad was AMAZING! The service was good but I had drank all my water and our waitress never filled it back up. Besides that the food and the restaurant itself were very nice. read more

Honcho - salad - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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Honcho's has a great atmosphere with delicious flavor combos. Their food is fantastic! I've been successful with the queso, sweet pea guacamole, salsa flight, pollo asado, and sweet potato fries taco. I'm a sucker for a good margarita and have fun flavors that rotate off the menu. I will say the last few visits my margarita has tasted a bit watered down and didn't have the hit of flavor I was looking for. I personally do not like the draft margarita it taste like a canned marg in my opinion. Be warned, this is a busy place in the evening so try and get reservations. read more

Honcho - Spicy cucumber marg, salsa flight, O.G. Honcho Marg. - Latin American Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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