Okay, Los Ponchos is located at a casino. It's not a run-down spot with roaches running around…read more The TV was showing "Jeopardy" and not tuned to either Telemundo nor Univision. Southwest Louisiana is home of the Cajuns & Creoles, that food is authentic here; the area is not famous for its Mexican food. But the food is still muy bueno. Los Ponchos has a separate entrance, and it's easy to see the sign from Highway 397. It's within half a mile from I-10, so if you're speeding between Lafayette and Beaumont, it's not far out of your way. The menu is full of things to eat: enchiladas, tostadas, tacos, quesadillas, even steaks and burgers (huh?). Or you can build your own combo, which I did: three items for $14.99. * Beef enchilada - the best of the bunch. Strong beefy taste. * Chicken taco - I had the soft taco, and it was so full of chicken, tomatoes, and lettuce that it spilled out onto the plate. Nice taste, tender chicken. * Chicken quesadilla - one tortilla folded over, and the cheese was gooey inside to hold that tender chicken inside and give it a nice flavor. * Served with refried beans & rice. I found another place that puts cheese on its refried beans, giving it a much better taste. Chips come with black beans in addition to salsa, a nice touch. Meanwhile, it is a clean place, tiles painted to look like south of the border. Not exactly authentic, but it does the job The ranchero and cumbia music sets the mood. Service with a smile. I was a lifelong Californian, and that state has some of the best Mexican food in the country; Mexicans moved north of the border, brought their recipes with them, and opened a place to eat just like home. Los Ponchos' food is up at THAT level, it's that good. If you're picky about your Mexican food, then make it a point to visit here. The casinos don't need your money, they're making plenty from the suckers, so don't be a loser, Los Ponchos is a winner.

Good food, large servings. Our server was friendly and checked in! Lots of clean tables with…read moregreat music playing!

Victoria's has my favorite tacos in the city. I always get the picadillo! The sauces are great too.read more

Overall not bad but nothing to be excited about either. There is a drive thru which is convenient…read more It is what used to be a gas station it looks like and the drive thru window (also where you order) is actually at the front of the building. Friendly service, wait time was a little long but ok. Paid $30 for 4 steak tacos, 1 steak quesadilla, 1 elote (corn) in a cup and a small Dr Pepper. I had 2 tacos and the corn and my son had the other tacos and quesadilla so it was enough for two people to eat so price is ok. The "elote" was good but had a lot of lime and I didn't taste butter at all, I watched them dump canned corn into a pan instead of it being cut off from an ear of corn. Steak tacos were not bad but lacked a little flavor and they had quite a few fatty pieces. Green salsa for the tacos was good. Overall not bad. I love authentic Mexican food and cook a lot of it at home. I've been to many places in Mexico so that's what I'm used to eating.

This place is basically a takeout hole-in-the-wall. I have only been here for breakfasts and the…read morebreakfast tacos and menudo are acceptable. The staff isn't too friendly but get right down to business without any nonsense. Decor is nonexistent. The kitchen area, however is entirely open for view and is quite clean. The entire ordering process is rather clumsy: one has to order at the kitchen side and get a ticket, then go to the convenience store side to pay, and then go back to the kitchen side to show your receipt to pick up your food!

Their tamales are legit! The tacos are about as close to authentic mexican food as you'll find…read morearound Lake Charles.

Best authentic Mexican Tacos in town.. specially the beef Tacos!!super glad we found this place,…read moreit's right next to the gas station's store. Must try !!!!

This is a great local taco shop. It is very quaint and everything is clearly home made with care…read moreincluding the salsas. The tacos al pastor was marinated really well. My wife had the cachete tacos and it was very juicy. I've been to too many Mexican restaurants with dry meat, but this was fresh and flavorful. We've eaten Mexican in Lufkin and it was ok, but this is worth the side trip out as it tastes much more authentic. We got to meet the owner too and she was very friendly. We will definitely be going here again!

Been here a couple times with our kids and the in-laws, and we typically leave satisfied. My…read morein-laws are regulars and wave to the owner when they come in. They typically choose where to eat when we come visit and lately this has been their preference. Not many options out here, but honestly, compared to all the options in Baton Rouge, it's pretty comparable to a Las Palmas or Casa Maria as it has a chain feel to it. Three other locations in Louisiana, but my in-laws say this location in Jennings offers a bit more on their menu however. We've sampled quite a bit on the menu (kids' chicken tender and fries meal, chimichanga, tortilla soup, fajitas, taco salad with grilled shrimp, and of course salsa and chips. Again, nothing incredibly unique but pretty standard quality Mexican food and options. A few reviews mentioned service, and I wouldn't criticize it honestly. Everyone has been nice, they appear to be slow with taking our order and bringing our food, however, they've been busy every time we've been here, so it would make sense to take a little longer. The servers always seem to be hustling quite a bit too. So yep, check it out, and see for yourself!

The food at La Rumba is consistently good and the portions are large. I had the Al Pastor Street…read moretacos they were different this time. Not necessarily bad, but they weren't the same as the dozens of times I've had them. Almost like they were cooked in a sauce of some kind. I'll have to order again to see if it was just a fluke or they changed the recipe. Service is quick and efficient with friendly waiters. Interior is your typical Mexican restaurant decor. La Rumba is great for family or large groups as the have plenty of seating.

I'm from Texas and it's embarrassing that a little place in Lake Charles makes better fajitas than…read more90% of Houston. Beef fajitas were really good and actually had flavor! Salsa was good, fair prices and great margaritas. Decor inside is really cute too. If I'm ever back in the area the is a definite stop. Great job guys.

Our family had lunch on a Thursday. The service was very good. The lunch steak fajita burrito…read more Was huge & contained lots of grilled veggies & steak, covered in queso-yummy. The meat was slightly tough ,but ok. Cute decoration throughout.

I came to visit my husbands family for the holiday. I am from California and love my Mexican food,…read moreI was missing my "tacos". I found this place on YELP and said, "what the heck, let me try it"! Well to my surprise it was by far the best, so far. The salsa is perfect, I love hot n spicy " Chile" perfecto!!! The chicken tacos and carne Asada tacos made me feel right back at home. Gracias

Absolutely incredible tacos! Super authentic, and definitely the best in the area. I cannot…read morerecommend this place highly enough.

This place needs to fix two things asap. First off the front door has incorrect hours so it looks…read morelike they close at 9:00pm. I walked in at 7:47 to place a Togo order for 3 tacos, thinking that they were open for another hour. I tipped 20% on my Togo order and waited patiently for my food. It was ready within a few minutes. The second thing you need to fix is your employees attitude. It's not my fault as a customer that you have incorrect signage. You have to dress your tacos yourself at a little self service buffet. When I politely asked the young lady if they had onions I was rudely told they were out because they close at 8pm. I told her the door said otherwise and she then explained that they changed their hours a few months ago. I told her thank you and she completely ignored me then stared at me as I walked out. I've been in the service industry for 25 years and would never treat a customer this way.

The food was great! I had the carne asada tacos and Barbacoa quesadilla! They have an array of…read moretoppings that you can put on your food and customized to your liking! Service was great, and the restaurant was very clean! This is a great and affordable place for dinner or lunch!!!