Poncho 8 does delicous and simple Mexican food. The location is lovely, especially in summer when you can enjoy the sun with all its warmth and glory.
Mexican restaurant Poncho 8 at Sheldon Square near Paddington station is a great place for a quick bite, and Sheldon Square is a very nice location to hang out on a sunny day in summer.
As I do not work in the area, I do not know how busy it is during the week, but being surrounded by offices, I can imagine that it could be a popular choice for lunch.
I do not live too far away and sometimes walk around the area at weekends, and then Sheldon Square is usually not overly busy, so you will probably not have to queue at weekends at least. Unfortunately, currently - maybe only during winter? - it seems to be closed at weekends.
The selection of different dishes at Poncho 8 is kind of small: burritos, tacos or nachos. However, they have a nice selection of fresh ingredients to customise your dish of choice.
When I was there, the staff were very friendly and I could freely choose to combine whatever I liked. So I went for a mixed taco meal of two tacos, one with pork and one with chicken. The pork as a little bit spicy. Overall, the food was tasty and light.
They offer a few Mexican beverages, so I also used this opportunity to check out a Mexican drink. I went for something called Jarritos Lime - it was good, though nothing spectacular or innovative.
Poncho 8 is a friendly place offering delicious Mexican food. Not fancy, but honest and good. When the sun is out, this is a very nice spot to sit outside and enjoy the light and warmth. read more