Excellent taco with a great amount of protein to validate the price. Tastes just like if not better than the tacos in Southern California. Very cool find in Calgary. Located towards the back of the First Street Market, you don't want to miss this hidden gem. read more

Moose and Poncho - Carnitas taco and Birria taco - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Hidden food hall that had a green/leafy theme Loved loved loved the birria beef tacos!! Don't get anything else but this, trust me! The churros were also really great in texture and tasted like cinnamon hearts though. read more

Moose and Poncho - a donut in a paper bag - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Five stars for the food and the service. Young lady who took my order was friendly and informative about their food. Called the place a "Taco Speakeasy" and it's a great description. It's in a little mall deep in Chinatown. Saying the tacos are overstuffed is an understatement. Tuesdays and Wednesdays birria tacos are available. Lengua and green chorizo also sometimes on the menu. Eat here! read more

Moose and Poncho - Carnitas and Campechano soft tacos - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

So found this place in Chinatown today. Totally obscure location but the service was ultra friendly and the food was incredible!!! I had 4 tacos- yeah don't judge me . Lengua (tongue), chicharron prensado (pork shoulder), chorizo potato, and beef. Each had ample meat with its own unique characteristics. I am not a huge chorizo fan but this had me in love at first bite! They make their own chorizo with meat sourced from a farm a few hours outside Calgary. My 2nd fave is a tie between the lengua and the chicharron. Once you order at the counter, grab a seat and they'll bring your food or call your name for pickup. There is a salsa bar and you can choose from many toppings such as white onion, cilantro, sour cream, mild or spicy salsa, cheese, etc. I love that you dress your own taco. They offer typical cholula hot sauce at each table too. John, the owner, said they've been open a month and they have a brisk business at noon hour to serve the office crowd and are busy on the weekends too. I arrived at 11am so watched as the line-up began to form. This place is a gem if you can find it!!! I seriously want to go there again later this week and may bring the entire family! The decor is clean, quirky and comfortable. You can tell the employees like working there as they're laughing and joking in the tiny kitchen. Be sure to check it out. We owe it to our tummies and the economy to support local businesses and help them grow and thrive in our beautiful city! read more

Amazing tacos and great portions. I hope they open a second location that is not in the first street market, that place is way too cramped at lunch time. read more

Kick ass Mexican food in Chinatown! Don't know how Moose and Poncho got even better during the pandemic, but they did. The tacos are packed with so much meat and succulent flavours. Salsas are extraordinary in terms of complex flavouring. I'm actually at a loss for words to describe the deliciousness. Make sure you order the churros. Cooked to order, nice and munchy on the outside and soft and cake-like on the inside. Not too sweet either, so you can eat even more. $40 for six tacos, one coke, one order of churros, and a couple extra sides of sauce. Worth every nickel. This is quality over quantity. I think there's a discount if you go online and order pick-up instead of dining in. Not sure if that has changed. read more

Authentic street style Mexican tacos.... in Chinatown. Heard about it and had to check it out. I've been in the Far East Shopping Center lots, a drab old place on 3rd Ave, where there's an excellent Banh Mi shop (see my review on Trung Nguyen), and a Pho shop that is always jammed with customers. Tucked away in the back is a little piece of Mexico. The smells, and the kitchy decor, take you far from Asia and onto the streets of Manzanillo. The cooks are working hard, they jam the double tortilla full of saucy meat or veg. Then you pile up some really fresh salsas. Yup, its gonna get messy, but delicioso. We had the Pollo Pinapple, the Suadero and the Chicharron. Fav was the Chicharron, so far... We got there at noon...won't do that again, the place was jammed. But I'll be back for the Tongue, the Horno, the Chorizo. They looked great. And the tamales on Tuesdays. read more

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This spot has one of the best tacos in the city and it's very easy to miss. The carnitas taste great and salsa is available for free on demand read more

Moose and Poncho - taco menu - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

They sent the left overs , a piece of fat chunk in 2 of the meats. It was my birthday so I was very disappointed. If you are going to order delivery ask them to not send FAT left overs read more

Awesome little restaurant! We visited their 1st street market location (Chinatown location is closed currently) and ordered the birria tacos. The tacos were fabulous and they really load them up with meat. 2 tacos is plenty for a meal and only around $6 each. Would really recommend! read more

I had no idea this place existed. Hidden away like most gems are, Moose and Pancho is going to see a lot of me. Authenticity at its finest. The only things missing was a mariachi band and copious amounts of tequila. (It's not that sort of place though) greeted by a wonderful Mexican man who gave us such a thorough and colourful explanation of the menu. The service did not stop there. Efficient, Friendly, affordable and delicious. Do yourself a favour and get off the couch. It's worth the walk. Grascias Amigo! read more

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Great place. Love the location. Love the vibe. Love the food. Can't say anything but good things will be back and excited to have more. Normally I can't stand Mexican in the city as overpriced like crazy for what it is, or is so average. This is different and love it. read more

Can I give this 10 stars?! So delicious! When you look at their prices, it's actually for two tacos. You get a heap of filling on two soft shells so just split the filling between the two shells and voila - two tacos. I had the Verde chorizo and the cow tongue, and my sisters ordered the mushroom enchiladas and the chicken Verde enchiladas. Everything was extremely flavorful. Can't wait to come back! It's a hidden gem of a place just randomly in Chinatown. read more

It's was ok but not amazing. Had 3 tacos...beef good, pork dry, mushroom poor. Was really looking forward to the mushroom one so was muy triste. read more

Great little friendly family owned Mexican restaurant in a Chinatown mall serving authentic Mexican street food. Tacos are must tries! Many varieties of tacos with generous portions of meat fillings. Self serve additional toppings. Highly recommend the chorizo and potato soft taco. Great prices. Don't miss out this gem! read more

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Great food. Friendly. Loved the ambience when office people all come in to dine. Pickup a glass of wine or cocktail in the same market space. read more

All ingredients are fresh and delicious. The pineapple chicken and chorizo were the best meat choices! The beef was a tad dry, and you would have to add a lot of sauce to it. Pork was a little greasy for me. All in all great authentic hole in the wall joint! read more

Moose and Poncho - Tacos $4.00 each - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is a hidden true Mexican restaurant in the middle of Chinatown. Sheer genius when it comes to daring and bold. The staff are simply amazing; so helpful and pleasant to deal with. But the food...magnificently delicious. The restaurant is small but has a certain cantina type atmosphere. The tacos are true Mexican tacos small but filling the flavours...simply delicious. A true sign of quality is not quantity but how satisfied are you at the end of the meal. This is one to track down if you are in the mood for Mexican. read more

You should go! You like tacos don't you? Of course you do! You walk around Calgary going "Gad, I wish we had some authentic Mexican street tacos in this town?", don't you? Hidden in away in the depths of an Asian strip-mall in Chinatown, across from the Harry Hays building is Moose & Poncho. They're serving up Mexican street food for Canadians and filling the taco-gap that Calgarians have been so sorely lacking. John is working the front of house - a mix of confessor, confidante and concierge. Miguel is in the back - cooking up his taco wizardry. Its certainly eclectic. And it's good. read more

A cozy and casual little spot in one of the lesser-known market buildings in Chinatown, though I would not bring more than three friends due to space constraints (unless you want to do takeout and eat by the river outside...now there's an idea). You're definitely getting the bang-for-your-buck here! The soft tacos use two taco sheets to support the huge pile of protein you're getting, along with a sprinkling of onions and cilantro, and your choice of salsa if you want it. Most people would likely get full from just two or three of these tacos. The service was prompt, friendly, and professional. If you want the most out of your money and aren't too fussed about location then this might be for you. Personally, I would like to see more greens on their tacos to balance out the flavour as the meat gets too overwhelming. I'd swing by again if I needed to refuel on-the-go, but for the most part I'd rather be at my other Mexican/taco-haunt that might be pricier but fits my palate and is more comfortable for a relaxing get-together. read more

Took a quick trip down to try out the tacos. Parking is a pain as it is downtown but I found a loading zone spot and rushed in for a quick taco. The tacos came out quick so I was able to get away within 15 mins. I tried the Pollo adobo (chicken) and suadaro (beef). I didn't think they would fill me up at 8.50 for the pair. Surprisingly less taco and more meat equates to more filling. Had the mango salsa with both love the salsa. I found the chicken very flavourful the beef less so. They were sold out of the chorizo so that will be on my list to try. read more

An authentic Mexican restaurant in Chinatown? Yep! This cute little food stall has ample seating both inside and out in a nook in the mall. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you, or you can take it to go. I ordered two soft tacos - one chorizo rojo and one chiccaron (basically pulled pork, but more chunky). Both tacos had ample meat, and the chorizo had some potatoes mixed in. The BEST part of this place? The toppings bar! It's a bit crowded, but who cares? They've got TONS of toppings - pico, avacado lime crema, onions, cilantro, cheese, hot sauce, sour cream - you name it! After piling my tacos high, I sat down and dug in. The chorizo was where it's at! Though the pork was flavorful and tender, I really enjoyed the mild bite of the ground sausage and the flavorful seasonings they put on it. I loved being able to control my toppings, too, so it was perfect in my opinion! They are still new, and you could hear them constantly trying to improve all aspects of their lunch service as we were there, which is awesome. In no time this place is going to be well-oiled machine of deliciousness! read more

Ordered several taco kits to try out a bunch of things. The protein was seasoned super well, if a little salty. What was disappointing was the portion size for what we paid. We ordered 3 taco kits (~$40) for 2 people, and we were still hungry afterwards. Don't think we'll order again, even though it's super good. Just felt like a bit of a rip off. read more

Hey, This taco place is legit. Great tacos and they are passionate about them. Very friendly, great tasting really really great flavour and all the fixings to make really tasty tacos. If you are looking for Tex - mex go to chilis. Want legitimate Mexican tacos, you would eat at a stand-in Cancun or PVR, go and see these guys. Great job, and thanks for a great lunch P.S - Quote my wife - "We are getting tacos in Chinatown- this will be interesting" Wife said going there. And Leaving "These tacos are perfect. just the right amount and super filling" So yes, tacos in Chinatown.. read more

In love with their authentic Mexican tacos. They also have fried quesadillas which were enjoyable, first time seeing and trying them anywhere in Calgary. read more

I've been there a couple times. I forgot what I have ordered but everything was sooo good, sample everything, and save room for churros.

Food is ok - definitely not worth the value. There are better Mexican restaurants in Calgary for better price.

Delicious! We had the server pick our tacos and he didn't steer us wrong! I can't wait for them to open a store front to buy some crema!

Throwing a solid 5 star for this new place. The chicharron is the best of the tacos (it's pork), but the lime marinated beef and chorizo are top contenders as well. Great flavours, funky little place. Go there! read more