Ponchito’s Taqueria

Reviews

• Kyle S.

  star star star star star_border 16 June 2026

  Heard about this from some colleagues after complaining to them that I have yet to find any solid Mexican food in the area. They referred me here.
  
  This place is a stand alone shop and not very flashy. When I went, they had run out of their carnitas, which was a huge bummer. I ended up getting 3 tacos, 1 chicken and 2 steak.
  
  Their steak is seasoned very well and juicy. Their chicken was a bit dry. The tacos themselves are topped with meat, lettuce, hot sauce, and their version of pico. The flavors really came together for me.
  
  I have to return to try their carnitas, but overall I was impressed.

• Joi J.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  Hands down the best tacos I've ever had! Full of flavor and both the beef or chicken taco are sure to please the tastebuds and the yummy! :) I order now as frequently as I can(despite my hips telling me not to) ;)

• James R.

  star star star star star_border 15 June 2026

  More of the Mission style burrito idea (aka burritos for gringo San Franciscans...), but for 8.25 a nice sized torpedo. Your pollo burrito has a whole diced chicken breast, arroz blanco, beans (pinto or frijoles negros), fresh salsa, queso, and a warmed tortilla, and some salsa fuego. They keep the Tapatio, Valentino, and El Yucateco on the tables if the heat isn't sufficient. They also have pork or beef options which are both quite good. Fresh tortilla chips are an extra side...they also have Jarritos in the fridge.
  This is a nice little compact place in an pretty nondescript North side area with a few small industrial shops on New Court Ave. in a city of overall industrial desolation...aka it ain't pretty (most of Syracuse isn't). I had to stay at a hotel out by Carrier Circle for this business trip...one look around and you'll yearn for the 1960s when all these abandoned factories were humming. Ponchito's is worth the bleak sightseeing.

• Tony O.

  star star star star star 29 May 2026

  When you ask everybody at work where to get the best breakfast burrito in town and they all same the same place, then you know it has to be good. First time eating here I ordered the chorizo burrito with everything. I was impressed that everything they used was cooked to order and the burrito is made right in front of you. The staff was super friendly and the coat of the burrito was a steal for how much I got. The thing weighed at least 2 pounds!(probably not, but it was heavy) It tasted great as well. I'm going to have to take a nap after eating it. Highly recommend giving Ponchito's Taqueria a try.

• Josh S.

  star star star star star 27 May 2026

  Don't waste your time with moes or chipotle.  This place has meats and other ingredients with actual flavor.  This place is by far my favored burrito place in Cuse