We have been going to this place when it was Las Ponchos in the 70s and 80s till early 90s when it…read morechanged to Don Ponchos. Back in the 70s you got 6 rolled tacos for a dollar. We miss those days. We left IB in the early 90s but every time we visit including the 2 weeks we've been here now for a college graduation, we've gone there three times and it's 25 minutes away from us. We get our food, eat it in the car, and then we go out the strand through Coronado and over the bridge back to the RV park we are staying. This place does not get the love it deserves. The food is always hot, fresh, and the workers are very, very nice.

Can't believe how many people call this place "Don Poncho's." I love correcting them…read more BUT ANYWAYS..... Food is always great, even as breakfast the next morning. Those that were eating their food there was enjoying the outdoor dining. My son and I enjoyed socializing with a few locals, some were new to the area (where I was born and raised). This place is ALWAYS a must visit.

best food you will ever tast in california!…read more very family restaurant friendly and great employees! large dinning area with plenty of room and very friendly staff! best regards and have a nice life to all!

This place has great food and salsas add a lot of flavor! I got the mulitas and tacos de adobada.read more

Have had this saved on my yelp for a while now. Was not able to try it last time in the area. Was…read moreable to try it this time. We had the adobada, Asada, tripas, tacos and mulita. The adobada and tripas were very tasty! Friendly staff. Fast service. $2.95 tacos! Will definitely be back!.

I am BAFFLED by the amount of positive reviews this place has. Please do not trust those, like I,…read morefoolishly, did. I ordered the Small Taco Pack, which includes salsa, limes, grilled onions, grilled yellow peppers and 10 tacos. Here's what I got: NO cebollitas, NO chiles gueros, 4 salsas, THREE (3) (dry) limes for TEN (10) tacos, 7 dry tacos, and 3 carnitas tacos that were the saving grace and reason i'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. To go into detail for each taco I tried: *Asada = dry, bland *Adobada = dry, bland *Cabeza = disappointing * Birria = driest birria I've ever had! *Carnitas = good taco! Service was just bare minimum. The inside was cleanly, with plenty of seating. Prices have definitely spiked A LOT in the past year, just from looking at past yelp reviews, and it's kind of unbelievable to pay such high prices for such low quality. I would definitely NOT recommend this place. You want a solid recommendation? New taco stand off Highland and 18th St in National City.

My mom was visiting from Louisiana and really wanted to try some Mexican food, so we stopped in and…read morewow, what a great experience. The customer service was outstanding. My mom got a little confused and mixed up her order, and the gentleman at the front was so gracious, patient, and incredibly kind. And the food... omg. Truly the best Mexican food I've ever had, and the prices were very reasonable. We were both so impressed. Can't wait to go back!

So I can tell theres a whole new updated place. Great service and delicious food. The presentation…read morewas good too in a little basket, just with the service itself made me want to come back. Ordered the fish tacos that were a hit and some birria. Everything came with its own consomé . Great please to try

food is authentic Mexican their breakfast is . shout out to IVAN he's one of the servers , his…read moreservice is above standard. his type of service I would expect that at a Michelin restaurant.

My friend and I walked past this outdoor patio and it just looked like the perfect little spot near…read morethe beach to enjoy a mimosa. We decided to stop in, and to our pleasant surprise the mimosa was only $8 and consisted of a mini bottle of JJ sparkling wine. Sitting there, feeling the ocean breeze, and soaking up the sunshine while sipping what tasted like freshly squeezed orange juice, was the perfect way to catch up with a friend. At first, the service was a bit slow, but we did notice there were quite a few tables with patrons and only one server. We didn't mind it since we were only there for the mimosas and were not in a rush. Our server, Elena, was truly wonderful. She took care of us and even brought over some chips and salsa. I am usually not a big chips and salsa person, but I have to say that I am still thinking about them and how fresh and delicious they were. We will definitely be returning to actually try the food!

The food was absolutely bomb and the lady at register was super nice! I got the carne asada burrito…read moreand it was massive. Will definitely be coming back

Pretty good. I was…read moresurprised by the giant flour tortilla. Normally, I expect a few individual wraps, but this was in one big hot wrap, like a jumbo burrito size. Rice, beans, veggie, and salsa were all on point. Steak had a great texture while the flavor was good, but could've been stronger. I got three salsa hot sauces, a brown-ish more BBQ like one, a green tomatillo-ish one, and a red more spicy one. Although, I thought even the red one wasn't really that spicy. I was hungry and forgot to take pictures....expert of the pineapple drink, which is also delicious.

If you like cabeza tacos, COME HERE. My new favorite taco spot, even more than the famous big…read morehitters of San Diego. Authentic flavors, and the place is full of tons of loyal local customers. Not super busy yet so you can definitely get a table even at 6PM on a weekend night, but with how it tastes it won't stay that way for long. Great service. Great variety. Great salsa. Amazing food. Tasty agua fresca (try adding some lime). The drinks come in these massive cups and are worth it. Consider trying the green chorizo and the pork belly as well! Incredibly rich and savory. Those were actually my personal favorites; for those that don't like cabeza, don't let it stop you from coming either. Their other tacos smack as well. The chef himself came to greet us and thank us for coming in, and the staff are all kind and check in on how you like the food. Would love to see them grow and thrive as a business!

Fantastic Mexican spot! Don't let the unusual cuts scare you, everything is had was delicious…read more We ordered the head meat, cheek, tongue, lips, tripas, al pastor, and asada tacos along with the chicharron de queso and the head soup. I love soups, and this was definitely a hit. Tender meat with a deep beefy aroma, devoured it even on a hot summer day. Of the tacos, I especially liked the lips and cheeks. Will be back to try other unusual cuts in the future.

We always stop for lunch at IB Hess after the big VW show, Air Cooled Fiesta, and it never…read moredisappoints. We live in Alpine and there's Hess up there, too, but they don't have the tacos. ALPINE HESS NEEDS IB's TACOS!! Alpine needs Jasmine, too. She was awesome and the Alpine location could use her smile and energy. My only suggestion for IB is to make sure those little fly propellers are charged every night. Those flies are hella aggressive.

Horchata latte and fish tacos and the birra great!!…read more Nice relaxing vibe also love that i can have fish tacos early with the breakfast menu now One con staff is inconsistent sometimes i can order my food and drinks at the coffee area. Sometimes i have to order food at the other side wish they would make up their mind idk ‍

Back in the day there two restaurants named jalisco's in our area. One at the rocko location and…read moreanother in Bonita. They served the best Mexican food around and they were both always crowded. We decided to visit this location for old time sake. The food has a Tijuana quality about it and I mean that in a good way, but their prices are too high. As in example, my wife got the super quesadilla with no meat, which had flour tortilla, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and it was $18. There were no other customers in the restaurant from the time we arrived till the time we left.

Worst Mexican food I've ever had. I ordered the 5 Rolled Tacos. The filling had very little meat…read moreand the guacamole tasted watery. The Tortilla Chips served before the meal were stale. The waiter and cook who greeted is friendly but the lady who gave us the check seemed not disconnected with friendly service. She was more interested in having her head in her phone.

Delicious and great value! I love it everytime I see them out here. Love the chicken and beef…read more Always great portions and quick to serve you up!

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