Ponce's Mexican Restaurant

I had a good time at this place. Food wasn’t anything extraordinary, in fact, in the kids menu, the rolled taco was too crispy for a toddler to eat. Server also put a very hot plate in front of our toddler, should have been more mindful about that. Surf burrito was good, but the cabbage was dry without any sauce to it, I’d prefer some coleslaw instead. Has potential but needs to fine tune these little things.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Everything was much better when they first opened. Now the food is too salty and disappointing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

We catered an event at my kids H.S. recently and everything was fantastic. The food was delicious and plentiful and they were punctual and set everything up for us as promised. I would recommend Ponce's for your catering needs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Bean & Cheese Burrito Wrapped, Tacos, Surf and Turf

We used Ponce's to cater a large family event and were very satisfied. They worked with us to suggest a variety of items to satisfy the appetites of all, including kids and vegetarians. The food was delivered when promised by friendly, professional employees who gave us helpful hints to keep the food fresh and hot. Everything was delicious and we had plenty for all. Thank you very much for the great service and fabulous food!

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ordered Ponce’s catering for my sister’s baby shower and it could not have been more perfect! The staff were incredibly helpful and food was delicious. The grilled veggie tacos were an extra huge hit. Highly recommend!

Vegetarian options: The grilled veggies for the vegetarian
tacos were amazing. All, including non vegetarians, were raving about them.

Kid-friendliness: They supplied delicious cheese quesadillas for kids (and adults)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Tortillas, Tacos, Guacamole Appetizer

Great customer service . Chips and Salsa are fresh (Also they are are free ❤️) We got enchiladas Suizas. Service was fast and food was delicious ? .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Enchilada

1. Salsa tasted like store bought and chips a bit stale.
2. Roll tacos were burned at the ends and soft in the middle. The beef inside was tasteless. No reasoning, not even salt, at all.
3. The sauce on surf and turf burrito (bowl) was unexpectedly sweet. The good thing is it was packed with plenty of Beef and shrimps.
4. The server never came back after taking our orders.
5. The hostess was very nice, that added one star to the service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Had a shredded beef taco & a shrimp taco at the Del Sur location. I’m not a big meat eater, but I could’ve eaten a whole plate of the shredded beef. It was so flavorful. The shrimp taco had a wonderful sauce on it. I could’ve eaten a bowlful with a spoon. Delicious! Good service & nice atmosphere. Will definitely be eating here often.

Recommended dishes: Tacos

Enrique is awesome! Super friendly, amazing service, and he’s great with kids!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The birria tacos are amazing! Go for happy hour, great deals!! Love this place, please open a locaty in North County.

Wheelchair accessibility: Street level entrances that are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Birria Taco Plate

Nice restaurant. Enjoyed happy hour there. Great deals on food and drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos

This is a neighborhood Mexican eatery in the 4S Ranch area.   We tried a couple of different margaritas and they were fine,  but I have had better.   Chips + red and green salsas were quite good.  Our main course consisted of a carne asada burrito and a steak and chicken fajita.   These were also just fine,  though the steak could be more tender.  So overall this was a fine neighborhood place which I would go back to for a quick bite.   However, service was just lacking. The 2nd margarita took at least 20 minutes to arrive, we also received and were charged for extra tortillas never ordered. Ponce's has definite potential to be a fine eatery,  but some work is in order to get there.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Yummy food, nice ceviche and delicious fish tacos. Also quick and friendly service!

Been going to Ponces for 55 years. Was great as a small child, and this second store is just as great!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the best authentic food in San Diego since their original opening in the late ‘60s! Great family and service!?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Virgin Margarita