I ended up at The Silver Pony almost by accident, and it turned out to be one of those places you…read moredon't really plan for, but somehow works out anyway. First impression, it's unapologetically a dive. Dark, a little worn in, and not trying to impress anyone. Give it about five minutes though and it starts to click. The kind of place where people actually talk to each other, bartenders keep things moving, and nobody's putting on a show. Drinks came quick and strong, which is really all I'm asking for in a spot like this. Prices were more than reasonable too. You're not getting anything fancy, but that's not why you're here. There was a mix of stuff going on while I was there. Music, people bouncing between the bar and the pool tables, a few regulars who clearly treat the place like their second living room. It had energy without feeling chaotic, which is a tough balance and they mostly pull it off. Only reason I'm landing at four stars instead of five is because it's definitely not for everyone. It leans hard into that dive bar identity, and depending on the night, it can feel a little rough around the edges. Service was solid, but you can tell it probably swings with the crowd. That said, if you're in the right mood and not looking for anything polished, it's a good time. I'd go back without overthinking it.

I've loved this place from day one, and I still love it just as much now. Reading some of the…read morenegative reviews honestly makes me wonder if those people have ever stepped foot in a true neighborhood bar before. For the folks complaining that the tall white guy is rude, maybe try following the clearly posted rules first. There's literally a flashing sign that says "ORDER HERE." Yes, at some bars you can order from anywhere along the counter. But when there's a big sign telling you exactly where to go, common sense should kick in. If you're standing randomly at the bar and get redirected, that's not rudeness! that's structure. This place has character/history and I mean real character. It draws a mix of OG regulars who've been here since day one and newer people who just happen to stumble in. The vibe is diverse, unpredictable, and you definitely need to be open-minded. That's part of the magic. Coming from a very gay Mexican who checks plenty of stereotypical boxes. I've always felt welcomed here. The energy is real, the people are real, and you'll probably leave having had a great conversation or a laugh you didn't expect. And let's not forget: cheap beer pitchers, bomb wings, and hands down some of the best pickles you'll ever have. Ignore the negativity. This spot is a gem. Though honestly... maybe we should keep it our little hole-in-the-wall secret.

A small group of us came in on a Thursday evening, right before closing time. This was my second…read moretime dining here, the previous time was 3-4 years ago. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a friendly hostess, seated in a roomy booth, and had piping hot chips and fresh salsa dropped off at our table within moments of sitting down. Honestly, the fact that the chips were hot & fresh at the end of the evening was impressive to me! Our waitress was sweet, very friendly & took great care of our group. You never know what you're going to get when it's so close to closing time, but again, I was very pleased with our experience! Typically, even mid-day at other Mexican restaurants, I've gotten chips that are not even remotely warm. At this point, I already knew the dinner would be out of this world!!! Also... the salsa.... Absolutely PERFECT! Just the right amount of spice, the consistency was excellent. YUM! The menu had so many options, it was nearly impossible to choose... I went with the Tostada Verda & I also ordered a side of the Jalapeño Cream Cheese, as I figured it would compliment my Tostada. This addition should not be ignored, I recommend 100%!! It's also good with the chips and salsa ‍ I can't even begin to explain how delicious my tostada was.... Anyone who loves tostadas understands the disappointment that comes along with a SOGGY tostada.... I'm at the point where I expect slight sogginess when I order one of these at a restaurant, because that's the case 75% of the time... NOT THIS TIME THOUGH!! Wow! The tostada was perfectly crisp & didn't have any soggy spots at all.... It melted in my mouth. The fact that Ponchos has mastered the art of keeping that shell on point even when it's piled high with shredded beef, sauces, veggies, etc. is absolutely incredible! !! The meat was out of this world. So full of flavor! & I loved the green chile. Definitely on the Top 3 list of tostadas I've had in my life. After our meal, we were given a quick tour of the place, which was fun. We got to enjoy looking at the photos all over the walls, which really gave it that authentic family owned restaurant vibe. Between this and the wonderful service, it really felt like home. I could easily continue to rattle on about this place, but instead, I'll leave you all with a warning.... If you haven't tried Poncho's yet, YOU ARE MISSING OUT!!

My boyfriend took me here for their special day taco box this month and it was tasty! It is kinda…read morepricey though. The only confusing part was the ordering process. Their Instagram said it was for take out only, so we ordered from the side window. We asked the employee if we could eat it inside if we ordered additional drinks and food. She said yes...but then said we should've ordered the taco box inside. So we asked if the taco box could've been ordered inside the restaurant then. She said yes. We asked but if we ordered additional food and drinks inside can we eat our taco box inside. She changed it to "you'd have to ask inside". We left confused what the actual policy was. We were going to ask inside but there was a line and it seemed to be moving slowly. The taco box was worth trying! Maybe a little too over hyped on Instagram. (Pricey!) Presentation was nice and they were generous with their sauce.

3 Stars because the waitress was great. Only was here once…read moreand won't be back, there are a gazillion options with better food, comfortable seats and an atmosphere that doesn't give train station. -again, waitress was a gem. I hope they pay her well as she was serving the whole place.

After a day of golf we decided to check out local sports bar. #1 and this should have been our…read morewarning... dinner time and parking lot was empty . Honestly have no idea how food was as we left went down the road where they know how to put sports on tv

Tried out Bonfire for Happy Hour. This was our first time at this establishment. It previously was…read morea Tilted Kilt when I lived in the area before. Now it is has a dog friendly patio and game room. We met some friends for a few drinks and to watch the Nebraska basketball game. My understanding is that the owners like both Michigan University and Nebraska. I can support that, Go Big Red!!! Anyway, the happy hour was decent for drinks. Somewhat limited for specials on food. We ended up ordering the smoked wings. The wings were good and large in size. My husband ordered the tender and potatoes. He was underwhelmed by the breading on the tenders. All-in all, very nice establishment. The frozen margaritas were good. I was very buzzed off three of those. Our waitress was great and friendly. Shout out to the bus boy for keeping our table clean at all times. Will be back to partake in some more games in the rear and play some pool and shuffleboard.

We went on a Thursday afternoon with a group of 6 adults and two kids…read more Was slow when we arrived around 430 but by the time we left it was very busy. Good service and solid food choices and variety. Good BBQ items I had the BBQ pasta (not sure what they called it. Others had wings they said were excellent. Good service refilling drinks regularly. Reasonable prices as well as good beer selection. We will be back.

I came in for the Saturdaze show with Str8 Up, Our waitress Kenzie was great, stayed on top of our…read morewaters and made sure our food was hot! It was a great show the venue is amazing and we will definitely be returning! Samantha the other waitress waited on our family as well and also provided great service!

I've been to Cactus Jack's twice now and was invited by a friend of mine to join her for country…read moreline dancing that happens on Wednesday nights starting at 6:30pm with a $5 cover. The gal teaching country line dancing has a lot of energy and while the steps aren't the easiest, I like that she repeats the lessons, so my second week here felt a lot better than the first. I have been to Scootin' Boots in Mesa for country line dancing too and found the other place easier, but it was a bit more, $10. Country line dancing is hard for me and I have to really pay attention and focus. Its a great work out and you feel like you have accomplished something! There is a bar here and beers cost $7 for a 12 oz. pour. Bartender was prompt and helpful. Food is available here, your usual bar food, which I have ordered none. I do love that they have these red horseshoe booths, which are super fun. I dont know what this place is like on other nights but I did enjoy this place for the country line dancing lessons. I'd come back and definitely wouldn't mind coming back for their other events also, seems a lot going on here!

Stopped in here for Happy Hour after getting a nearby pedicure. Happy hour was great, pedicure was…read moreunderwhelming. On this occasion we did the Happy Hour food + beer combos. The smash burger was good (single patty for HH), pretzel, onion rings/fries. They all pair delicious with cold beer. Nice choice of beers here. They also had cider and wine. We came on Fish Fry Friday and the aroma was tempting. Will be back.

Enjoyed a late lunch here and glad that I did! It's a dog…read morefriendly patio, a plus for me. I was immediately greeted and allowed to select & leave my pup at my table while I ordered. As soon as some patrons heard it was my first time there, they wasted no time in recommending the Wreno-vation and were excited with my Valley Burger choice. The beer was a great choice. It's light and a nice break from Spellbinder. Happy I tried something different for my burger. It was juicy and flavorful but nothing was overpowering, it was a great blend of ingredients!

Place is straight garbage apparently it's cash only which I didn't find out until I tried to hand…read morethe bartender my card then the bartender says she has to pay for the beer if I I don't so I spend 3 dollars to pull a 20 out of the ATM a total of 7 dollars for a beer I told her to poor out but instead she gave it to someone garbage place garbage customer service not to mention security patting me down for what I don't know he didn't say anything about the knife in my pocket also should have cash only paint on the front door

Leslie is amazing. Love this place. Great service and tasty snacks. Yes, it's a dive but cool…read more Recommend

Wednesday's there is a special for the deep dish and butterscrust pizza. I had never had the butter…read morecrust before. I would see other people that dined in ve served a butter crust pizza and it always looked so appealing. I finally tried it on a Wednesday. A 10' buttercrust with one topping for $12. You can't beat that. Oh my goodness was it buttery, cheesy, and mouthwatering good. I enjoyed every bite. It was more pizza than I could eat. I ordered it with sausage, extra cheese, and pepperoni. I had plenty to take for lunch the next day which reheated very well. Butter crust pizza Wednesday is on my calendar for every other week.

Vero Chicago Pizza hits the spot when you're craving real, hearty Chicago‑style comfort. This…read moreprobably my favorite location, BUT I have only been to two other locations, not including this one. The vibe is friendly and relaxed, and the staff makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. Service can run a little slow, but good pizza isn't fast food, so it's hard to complain too much. The appetizer I tried was decent, though not as memorable as the pizza. Overall, a solid go‑to when you want a satisfying, fork‑and‑knife slice. I'll definitely be back to try more.

My husband booked this for a Saturday dinner for our anniversary. We got seated outside by the…read moreshade where there was a great breeze and incredible views. The food was decently priced but expect to atleast spend $200-$250 for two people minimum. The menu was small which was not bad cause the food was incredible. We got the pork chop which was cooked perfectly and seasoned perfectly. The pasta was also really good! There were only two scallops and 3 shrimp on there and it was black squid ink pasta which I have had elsewhere before and it didn't color my lips and teeth like it did with this so if this was a first date, I'd say no to that dish haha but it was delicious. We got a bottle of moscato to share which was a great choice and then we got dessert for free which we did not expect but definitely appreciated as it was delightful. We watched the sunset and it was gorgeous, the sky was like a painting. Pictures didn't do justice so I didn't have night time pics. You'll just have to go see it for yourself! Also, our server was very nice. She was attentive in all the right moments

I was very excited to visit Top of the Rock, having never been even though I am an Arizona native…read more My brother selected this restaurant to celebrate his birthday with a small party of 4. Upon entering, the interior is beautiful and clean, albeit very quiet and the outdoor view of the city is extraordinary. We were seated in a booth with a direct view of the kitchen. For a cocktail, I ordered an Espresso Martini which was made beautifully. We were also served a jalapeño (I believe) Focaccia with some honey butter Madeline's, also very delicious. For my entree, I ordered a Chicken dish and it was presented absolutely beautiful. It took around 45 minutes for us to receive our food and the temperature was not up to par. It tasted fine enough but would have been better fresh off the press and cooked a little longer. Ultimately, the other members of my party asked for refunds the next day as they were not happy with their food either. Our service lacked a little also which is disappointing because we were really looking forward to dining here and I cannot confidently say I will be returning.

It's a great place in a great location. Every time I've gone here to check out a game or any type…read moreof sports it's always been easy starting general conversation with any random person and have a great time. It's definitely a place that I would return to!

I gave Bleachers Sports Grill in Ahwatukee multiple chances because I really wanted to like it, but…read moreeach visit was worse than the last. After the first bad experience, I came back thinking maybe it was just a one-off, but unfortunately the second visit was just as disappointing. The customer service was honestly terrible both times. One visit, we waited over 20 minutes just to have our order taken, and when it finally was, I was told the staff had eaten my cookie because they thought the order was placed as a joke. I genuinely couldn't believe it. Then it took another 40 minutes for my Pazooki to come out. The second time, they completely forgot one person's food at our table. We reminded them multiple times, and the food still never came out. On top of that, the servers were almost impossible to find the entire time even just to get drink refills. We actually would've ordered more drinks and more food, but there was never anyone around to help us. The cleanliness was honestly the most concerning part of the whole experience. The restaurant felt dirty and poorly maintained to the point where I'm genuinely shocked the Health Department hasn't stepped in. It made the entire experience feel uncomfortable and unsanitary. It's disappointing because the place has potential and Ahwatukee could really use a great local sports grill, but based on my experiences, I personally have no interest in returning or spending money there again unless major improvements are made