What a lunch! We highly recommend this restaurant for some authentic Mexican food. The chips and salsa were wonderful. Don't forget to order a bottle Coke or Pepsi! Chile Renos and Wetback burrito are delicious!! read more

Ponderosa - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

Don't judge a book by its cover. Hubcap-size pancakes, the "full breakfast" served on a tray...my omelet lasted three meals. The chef came out to take our order: "You ready to eat? Im ready to cook! What's it gonna be?" It's a beautiful thing, don't miss it! read more

Real deal Mexican food here... the owner tells you when you come in "if it's not on the menu, and I have the ingredients, I'll make it!" And- he's being completely honest. The food is fresh, homemade, and beyond reasonably priced for the portions. DO NOT WAIT to try it. read more

Ponderosa - Chicken soft tacos - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

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Don't let the facility deter you, the food here is amazing! The place doesn't look like much, as a matter of fact we thought the place was closed. So glad we checked because my chicken enchilada plate was the best enchiladas I've ever had. This is a tiny place but prices are very reasonable and portions are huge. And the menu is just a suggestion... don't see something on the menu you'd like? Just ask and if they have the inbred they will make it for you. Oh and the staff, very friendly. It took a while for our food to come but that's only because everything is made to order. read more

Ponderosa - Outside of restaurant. - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

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What a great little restaurant ! The burgers are cooked to order and literally will feed 3 people . Come with an appetite ! Doesn't look like much from outside , but you will be surprised ! read more

Ponderosa - Ponderosa burger about a 3/4 # burger fries are the bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

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Ugly place, but don't let that deter you, because the Mexican food is the best. I come from Rio Grande Valley, and I know good Mexican food!

This place is AMAZING. Food is authentic, owner and staff are wonderful. Highly recommend this place! read more

Ponderosa - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

Don't let the outside deter you from coming in. It's definitely a hole in the wall, but this quaint place is filled with delicious food. The servings are large so if you decide to order an entree or two, it might be worth sharing. We ordered two entrees to split between three people and oh, my we were full within minutes and couldn't finish the food! We took half the food to go. The owners are so friendly and nice--we enjoyed our conversation with them. They are a hard working couple and thoroughly enjoy filling bellies and doing it with a smile. If I'm ever in Snyder again, I'd definitely come back here and would recommend this place to anyone visiting or in the area. It's a mom and pop shop and you won't be disappointed. read more

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The burgers are the bast in town I would recommend the Texas burger it is the best one I have had from the ponderosa

This place is a little weird looking but trust it and the food is amazing the owner is so friendly and also the menu is a option if you want something not on the menu he will make it. Everything is fresh not pre made or frozen so it will take some time to get your food. But once you get the food is flavorful and them portion oh wow and worth the wait read more

Ponderosa - Chile relleno with ground beef - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

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Traveling through town and found Poderosa on Yelp. We had the hamburger and fries. I promise you, probably the best burger I have ever had anywhere! read more

This is an interesting place to go. The food was good and portions were huge. The exterior is old and run down but the inside is better. We went for lunch and the service is good. I would not feel comfortable going there alone or after dark. read more

Had seen this place on an Instagram post from one of the folks that road trip around Texas. Anyway, so happy I bookmarked Ponderosa for when we unexpectedly might drive through Snyder. At first glance, you might think, oh my, let's find somewhere else. Please don't let the looks fool you. I promise it'll be worth the it!! Service was so personable, it was as if we had been there a dozen times. We had the club sandwich, and it was no little sammich! It was so delicious, and the next time we come up this way, you better know we are going to be coming back to Ponderosa! read more

Ponderosa - Club sandwich... amazing!! - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

Very small restaurant but huge plates of food. Anyone that's passing through the area I suggest stopping here. I had menudo that's was one of the best I've had in awhile. My wife had the ranchero plate and my kids shared the grand slam platter. read more

Ponderosa - a red car parked in front of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

Don't let the outside deter you from going in! Sometimes it takes longer to get waited on and to get your food, but it is to be expected when it's a one man show. The gentleman that owns it is a very interesting man if you get to talk to him. The steak burrito was excellent! Just be sure you are hungry because there is never a shortage of food. Highly recommended if you are not in a big hurry. read more

We have been here now for dinner and for breakfast. excellent. The portions are very large, and worth the higher than average prices. This isn't your old "combination #1" Mexican place. Enormous hamburger and fresh cut fries were good. Burger was quite well done for our taste, but I am certain he would cook less of house asked. Al pastor, barabacoa, tamales, all are among the best I've had on the road. Tamales tender and not skimpy on meat .... pastor and barbacoa cooked fresh, tender, moist, and lots of flavor. Breakfast was breakfast foods done well. Large eggs, the bacon was good quality and not tissue thin. The pancakes were the size of a dinner plate. All served on a 14" platter on a lazy susan. You HAVE to get these tender, mild pancakes. Just butter or butter and syrup. Fresh grated hashbrowns potatoes. The menu is a guideline ... the owner-cook will make the meal you want. If he has it, he'll serve it however you want it. It makes having a satisfying meal easy, and he cooks very, very well. If it is slow, the owner will come chat you up. We'll be back. read more

Great food and portions. Very nice people. Went for dinner and breakfast the next day. Took a little time for the dinner but was worth it. This is the norm as it is made so fresh. Take your time and don't be in a hurry. read more

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Well, I trusted Yelp, otherwise based on the exterior, we would not have stopped. It looks like the office for a run down motel, but they welcomed us in and we sat down. It took us a few minutes to decide what to order, so Chef Luis came out to the table. He said simply, "What do you have a taste for? Unlike your house, you're the boss in this kitchen! I'll make you anything you want!", and he did! I had the Carne Asada Plate, which was true skirt steak nicely marinated and cooked to perfection. Unfortunately it was far more than I could eat, and I eat a good deal. Everything was great and they could not have been more hospitable. Great Place! read more

It was AMAZING!!!! Everything was Absolutely fresh! Everything was delicious, it is truly a hidden gem in Snyder, TX!!!! The owners were so friendly! The husband cooked the amazing food and the wife waited on our table. She was so friendly and help me with my pronunciation when I pointed at a drink and said I didn't know how to say it properly. read more

Ponderosa - Carne Asada!!! Absolutely Delicious!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

Unbelievable dinner from an expected place! Don't let the exterior fool you, Chef Luis will make you a dinner you wouldn't dream to have in Synder, TX! He made for me from scratch a lightly breaded catfish dish with just enough heat, paired with some lightly buttered vegetables and flavorful Spanish rice, accompanied by some flour tortillas. Was absolutely delicious and beyond compare! He makes everything from scratch so don't go if you're in a rush.also, don't be afraid to venture off the menu, as he's willing to whip you up whatever you fancy. Wholeheartedly recommend going off the beaten path for this one! read more

Ponderosa - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

Not sure what the hype is about. Me and my dad stopped in after a day of fishing around 6 o'clock. We were the only people there besides two other people. Took forever to get a drink. Took forever to order. Asked for a side of guacamole for the fajitas and was given a huge dish of guacamole and charged $13 for it. Like what? The rice was such a dark brown and so over cooked and sticky. Chicken fajitas were meh. Beef fajitas were so tough if wasn't worth the time eating them. To top it off we both got sick for $63. Place is an absolute joke read more

the owner is a guy who means well.....BUT that restaurant is something else Dirty in& outside, the tables & chairs are sticking from not being cleaned The food...... trying to compensate the quality with portions HORRIBLE!!!!!!! I had that tripas burrito ----- all the tripaswas RAW & DIRTY. - YESS. WAS NOT CLEANED & IT HAD A SMELL NEVER --EVER--EVER GONNA GO BACK!! DO YOURSELF A FAVORITE & GO SOMEWHERE ELSE read more

I went in in, in search of a quality chicken fried steak. I did not find it here. The breading was a mushy mess. The portions are huge and if you found a plate you really like you may love the place but if you going for CFS look elsewhere. read more

Best Mexican food I've ever eaten, friendly cook and waitress also! Everything was authentic, Mexican food is by far my favorite....this was hands down the best! read more

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The food is amazing. We found the restaurant by accident, but it is a favorite food spot now! If you leave hungry, then it's your own fault. The plates are always over flowing with delicious flavors that will keep you coming back for more! read more

Not a restaurant. It's your home. Your kitchen. Whatever you want, he'll cook it. However you want it Small place, not flashy and all. Just huge potions of delicious food. Extremely friendly folks inside. Easy to miss but look harder because you won't find a better place to eat. read more

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Excellent! Driving home from the horse races from Ruidoso to Fort Worth and looked to Yelp for a decent lunch at 2pm on Sunday. Saw that this was the only place in Snyder with 5 stars so there was no debate. Parked, walked in and had some doubt. There was no customers eating and the owners were having lunch. The place doesn't look like much, but let me tell you about the food... Service from arrival to exit was great! Ordered the New Mexico burger with an iced tea. Tea cup was never empty. The burger was made from scratch and well worth the wait. Didn't think of a picture till it was too late, but it was a burger worthy of praise and came very well presented on the plate. Please give it a chance. You will be impressed! read more

If I could give 6 stars I would! Don't let the looks fool you. Chef Luis will blow you away with anything you want. The menu is merely a suggestion. I had the chicken fried steak. My wife had the burger. Should be called a chicken fried side of beef. Served with jalapeño gravy! Don't be in a hurry. Everything is made from scratch so it takes a while. If you are traveling through Snyder type in Ponderosa and follow your phone to this great little place. read more

This place is great! We weren't sure when we pulled up to a motel like building, but this place is worth stopping. The people are so kind and the food is insane! The portions are huge, you will need a to go box for sure. Give this place a chance, you will not be disappointed. read more

A true diamond in the rough. Don't let the appearance deter you...yes, it is a dive and the menu is eclectic, but we were pleasantly surprised by the items we selected. The hubby got the fried catfish tacos and I ordered blueberry pancakes. The portions are huge and both plates were very delicious. The chips & salsa were house made and impossible to resist. We would definitely eat here again. The owner was a one man band...server and cook read more

This "hole in the wall" is the BEST. We've been coming here for a few years now and The owners NEVER disappoint!! Beef enchilada plate is the way to go! read more

Ponderosa - Their new booths, tables, and FLOOR!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

I found this gem on yelp and read what it said, don't judge the outside it's what's inside. The food is Awesome! The owner and I believe his wife are great. Please make it a point and eat there. We can't wait until the next time read more

This place belongs one one of those food network shows (I'm talking to you, Guy Fieri!) Hole in the wall, greasy spoon, whatever you want to call it, this is probably the best Snyder has to offer. If you can get past the location & outside aesthetics, you've walked into a gem. The best burritos, burgers & breakfast spreads around! Everything I've tried has been amazeballs. Everything is made from scratch, made to order. Be ready to split 1 order with 2 people if you are health conscious. Big portions that don't sacrifice for taste. The chef, Luis is a neat guy, fun to visit with. You can park 1, maybe 2 trucks across US 180. Don't miss this one! read more

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As others have mentioned, the exterior is not what is expected for a restaurant. It appears as if you are going into a hotel office, but don't judge the book by its cover. The owner is so hospitable and encouraged us to order whatever we wanted. He stated that the menu is simply a "suggestion"! I ordered the chicken enchiladas and my husband ordered a trio of tamale, enchilada and chili relleno. It was fabulous and servings were crazy generous! Unfortunately they don't serve alcohol, but the food was so worth it. read more

Ponderosa - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

Was in Snyder for the weekend and decided to try out this place after my in-laws recommendation. Had the grand slam or as the owner would call it, the "kids meal." Delicious breakfast, split it with my husband and still couldn't finish it. They have hilarious Spanish sayings hanging all over the place. Loved it!!! read more

Ponderosa - Mexican Near Me - Snyder, Texas

great food and service we just saw this in the Texas bucket list and we had to try it, amazing Burrito read more

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One of the best places to eat in Snyder Texas . Well worth your money . You are for sure not leaving hungry .

The quaint little place has massive servings. You definitely get your money's worth here. The food tastes homemade and delicious!

It looks like a hole in the wall but the food is great and home cooked with very large portions. The service was a little slow but the friendly owners and tasty food definitely make up for it. I recommend and would come back when passing through. read more

Walked into a restaurant that was freezing cold. Chairs were uncomfortable as heck. The bug zapper inside the restaurant was a fine touch. I ordered cheese enchiladas and when it finally arrived it was basically a big plate of melted cheese. I like cheese as much as the next person but the enchiladas, beans and rice were literally buried under a huge mound of melted cheese. Just way, way too much cheese...on CHEESE enchiladas! I couldn't taste anything but cheese! I give it 2 stars because the staff was very friendly. I may try it again but I think I will steer clear of the Mexican plates. May try a burger or something. read more