Poncho's Mexican Restaurant - Pharr

This place was very popular a few years back especially for breakfast. read more This place was very popular a few years back especially for breakfast.

BotanaThat's all I gotta say to get your attentionThose in the know understand the significance of a botana platter. read more BotanaThat's all I gotta say to get your attentionThose in the know understand the significance of a botana platter.

Not all that good; giving a choice, Taco Bell sounds better Also, most Mexican restaurant serve extra chips and salsa if people want more. read more Not all that good; giving a choice, Taco Bell sounds better Also, most Mexican restaurant serve extra chips and salsa if people want more.

We had a group of ten, and we were seated immediately. The hot sauce was a bit too spicy for everyone to handle, but then the delicious food started to arrive.... read more We had a group of ten, and we were seated immediately. The hot sauce was a bit too spicy for everyone to handle, but then the delicious food started to arrive. We enjoyed avocado topped with melted white cheese and chorizo, along with homemade hot tortillas—unlimited tortillas, no less! We ordered one of the family platters, which included steak, chicken, and shrimp, served with rice and beans. Everything was delicious. The steak was tender, the shrimp was perfectly grilled, and the chicken was flavorful in bite-sized pieces. Overall, the taste was fantastic. We will definitely return when we're in the area again. The service was also outstanding!

I've noticed some negative comments here, but I have to disagree. The salsa isn't overly spicy, and everything I tried was delicious, fresh, and served hot! I t... read more I've noticed some negative comments here, but I have to disagree. The salsa isn't overly spicy, and everything I tried was delicious, fresh, and served hot! I think some of the other commentators might be a bit too particular or just looking for something to criticize. I enjoyed everything and will definitely come back when I'm in the valley!