Ponche Taqueria Reviews Summary

Category: Mexican restaurant New York

Address: 420 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +12125811235

Rating: 4.6
based on 127 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The Pollo al Ponche, a picture-worthy dish, was delightfully savory and satisfying."
  • "Very tasty, freshly cooked with good levels of flavour. The guacamole was superb."
  • "So far we’ve tried the chicken burrito, nachos verdes, elote, all the tacos, and it’s all on point."
  • "Oh my gosh, this food is awesome! Totally recommend."
  • "The homemade tortillas and chips were amazing."
  • "All the food we ordered was absolutely delicious, fresh, and perfectly seasoned."
  • "The best tacos I’ve ever haaaad! Even the hot sauces are homemade :)"

Cons:

  • "The quality and taste of the food have gotten worse time after time. It is entirely too salty."
  • "The guacamole which didn't taste very fresh (it was extremely cold which also made me think it was just sitting in a fridge)."
  • "The food is not very good or authentic."
  • "The fish taco was ruined by the drenching of the mayo-based sauce."
  • "The Enchiladas Suizas were okay but I have had better."
  • "At these prices you do want the food to at least taste way much better than what I had."
  • "I want to like this place because it’s on my block, but the food is not very good or authentic."

Service

Pros:

  • "Staff is attentive, you can bring your date here, and you can bring your bottle of wine too!"
  • "Waitress was very attentive."
  • "The service was excellent!!"
  • "Amazing staff/service and some of the best Mexican food ever."
  • "The servers are fast and friendly."
  • "The staff was very kind to us. It was Jason who served us. We really liked the service for it was awesome."
  • "Service is stellar."

Cons:

  • "The food is good, but DO NOT get table service there - you may get ripped off."
  • "The service wasn't exceptional to deserve almost 25% tip."
  • "Firstly, no complimentary chips that I would expect in all Mexican restaurants. Food taste is not so great when compared it other Mexican restaurants that I visited."
  • "Only thing was price is off-putting, burrito is nearly $20 and 3 tacos $25?"
  • "Also, Never saw a place add in a tip for a party of 4 either (1 was a kid). Not a place I would return to."
  • "They recently increased their prices significantly to the point where they're one of the most expensive Mexican restaurants in the area."
  • "Something changed since COVID's been over... Taste, portions, quality, etc... something's definitely changed now."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Great intimate setting."
  • "Cosy and tucked away little restaurant."
  • "Nice atmosphere, cosy and easy."
  • "Laid back atmosphere and the people are so nice."
  • "A cozy, clean spot with a nice ambiance -- low lighting and candles."
  • "Cozy interior, amazing staff/service and some of the best Mexican food ever."
  • "Quick lunch service and fun atmosphere."

Cons:

  • "Can get a bit loud inside with patrons' lively conversations."
  • "It's a small place so there could be a wait if you go during peak times."
  • "Very quiet place with limited seating."
  • "Its kinda small so for dining it will only sit about 15 - 20 ppl if that."
  • "It is a small place with limited seating."
  • "This place is tiny and full of character."
  • "Food was just avg. Overly expensive for what we received."

Price

Pros:

  • "Food tasty and cheap."
  • "Very delicious food, great prices, friendly service."
  • "Good Mexican food at a cheap price."
  • "The prices are very reasonable with ample portions."
  • "The prices are incredibly affordable."
  • "The prices are super reasonable three of us ate and drank for under $50."
  • "Absolutely reasonable prices for the food."

Cons:

  • "EDIT: Prices have gone up significantly in past month."
  • "The only thing that can be improved upon might be their flour tortilla for the tacos cause it's a little thick."
  • "Cash only, byob there IS a corking fee."
  • "*Edit* I used to love coming here because prices were really affordable as all the other reviews mention but they recently increased their prices significantly."
  • "Also: it is CASH ONLY."
  • "A bit higher than average pricing but good for the quantity."
  • "The only issue is that it's cash only."

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