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Ponchito's Taqueria

3.5 (123 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Divey
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Geoff K.

This is THE taco joint. They've got the freshest ingredients, the most tender, juicy, delicious meats, and the big hitter: Chicharonnes. Not fried to death pork skins in a bag like I know you're imagining, but rubbed and fried pork belly chunks that are to die for. I believe it is a South American recipe (possibly Peruvian) that is entirely unique to Ponchito's, and I make a special effort to get lunch here whenever I'm within an hours distance and not restrained for time Not that they're slow, by any means. I've waited for fresh Cheech to fry before, but they've always got the standards ready to go. I only eat tacos, having perfected my favorite combination, but I've had a quesadilla before which was massive and delicious. The burritos are huge and the super burritos are, well.... Insane. The two gentlemen that have literally always been behind the counter for lunch are amazing, friendly, and quick. They clearly know what they're doing, and it has shown for the years I've been coming here as the quality has never dropped. Big shouts out. Don't sleep on the cheech, folks.

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Kandi S.

It is so nice when u go into a place and they know what u want and make it fast always friendly staff and they pile on the food love it

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Alresch J.

This seems to be a Syracuse trying. The divier the place the better the food, yes I think I just coined a new word. Don't be fooled this is not an authentic restaurant of the Mexican kind, instead it is a top of the line Tex Mex restaurant. There's about seating for 15 inside and four picnic table out front. Not when you walked in the menus posted behind the counter but your best bet is just to go ahead and ask the food preppers what's good. That's exactly what I did and I walked out with a super burrito with chicken and some of the best chicharones I've ever had. You have three or four protein options, black or pinto beans, fresh salsa fresh guacamole and the rest of your burrito fillings. Just by looking over the counter you can tell how fresh the food is and you're getting stuff that's fresh out of the kitchen for your food preparation. The wraps are very fresh and don't burst when you're trying to eat. I would rather eat here than at any Chipotle. The food servers and service are great, helpful, cheerful, and really do make you feel welcome. Some of my coworkers had massive quesadillas that really would feed 2 I had a few slices and happy to report that they were great. It's a bit of a chore to find this place if you're from out of town but don't let the area deter you, as with all good food finds the most unexpected places always have the best food.

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Guy R.

Always good food, very consistent, great portions for the price. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Ponchitos meat selection. Cut and chopped to order

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Gernorous portions, I had a couple corn tacos and an iced tea for lunch. My wife had a taco salad and it was enough for two meals.

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Carnitas salad was great. Good flavor quick and friendly. I'll come back next time I'm in the area. Thanks!

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Ate here. Ate tacos. Ate burritos one time as well. Quick grab and hits the spot. Will eat here again.

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Yum! Great local spot I found driving through the area since I just moved-- spinach and chicken quesadilla is a must!

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On the Westside of Syracuse is a small, if not for the bright orange color, unassuming building…read morecontaining a little hidden gem of Syracuse. This place has some of the absolute best empanadas I've ever had. Beef or chicken, both are delicious. They're large and honestly could be a meal by themselves. Fresh made, tender juicy meat inside, perfectly crisp, flaky, tender dough outside. Like a good amount of other city Spanish eateries, they serve mostly combo plates, where you get a choice of rice, beans and a meat. The chicken stew and fried pork are delicious. The rice and beans are a tad bland, but nothing some Cholulas doesn't fix. Their sweet fried plantains are delicious too. Cheap prices. You can get a medium or large combo plate and the way they load you up on food, a medium will probably last you two meals. Two medium combos, 4 empanadas and an order of plantains cost me just $30 today and the wife and I will get at least 2 meals each out of it. I lived around the corner from the building Jandy is in for the first 21 years of my life. It's in a rough neighborhood for sure, which I feel probably may turn off people not from the city to stopping in, but anytime I've been in, the people who work there and patrons have been nothing but friendly, so I recommend everyone give them a try if in the neighborhood.

The empanadas were fire....... but the pineapple upside down cake is where it's at..Service was…read morefast and friendly . Will return!

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