Pollos Poncho

Pollos Poncho Wandering around Mexico City looking for our first eats! We walked past this location which had warm cozy vibes to it and was full of locals. (Always a good sign!) We ordered every option on the taco selection and frankly they all hit the spot! Top contender was the Taco Fonda which was absolute melt in your mouth goodness! Had to order second rounds of just that. The side Salsas Roja, verde, and their own branded chili sauce was drool worthy! Would recommend!

Rostizado taco and the pollo pastor tacos sounded interesting, but ultimately were just ok. Plates were also noticeably stained/cracked. Service was great!

I’m from San Diego and we were craving a burrito like back home. If you are looking for a proper burrito with the perfect ratio this is the spot. The chicken pastor is amazing and a great alternative for those who don’t eat pork. The salsa are good as well. We also ordered 1/4 pollo ranchero which was really tender and yummy. Not as flavorful as the burrito but still everything was delicious. Highly recommend!

Food is solid, but I ordered guacamole and they gave me just 3.5 chips via Rappi. I don’t typically like to eat guacamole straight with a spoon (maybe that’s just me!), but maybe that’s the expectation here?

Our friend group made it out of the group chat and all flew from different parts of the US to meet in Mexico City, with the trip being centered around UFC Mexico. This is probably the most trite male activity we could have done, but is something corny if you genuinely love it? Probably. After eating primarily pork tacos on our first few nights, I needed a meal to bring me back to homeostasis. I seen about 20 chickens slowly rotating in the rotisserie oven from the street, and that may as well be a bat signal for me. We sat down at a 4-top on the street and all ordered different things, but I ran a half chicken and with a side of spanish rice and black beans. It came with tortillas too, but the last thing I needed at this point was more carbs. My big homie said the tortillas were gas tho. This chicken was decent, falling in my B-tier rankings for rotisserie chicken spots. It was just a little dry, but I’m a snob with my rotisserie chicken. Being an expert on something is truly a blessing and a curse. I probably should have done more diligence on finding the best possible chicken spot, but sometimes I prefer to just go by feel. It’s nice to just let the spirits guide you every now and then. I’ll tell you what though, sitting there in Mexico City with my friends who I’ve known since high school, ripping into some B-tier chicken was truly a moment. We don’t see each other as much as we used to, but it’s fun reconnecting a few times a year and watching everyone’s growth. One just got engaged. Another homie who used to be a little slut is now fully cuffed up, in a committed relationship. I never thought I’d see the day. I have some of the best friends in the world, and am so grateful for that. I’m also grateful for some B-tier chicken, as it is still a solid meal. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

Tucked in the heart of Roma Norte, Pollos Ponchos is a no-frills spot that delivers big on flavor. Open early and running late, it became my go-to during a recent weekend in Mexico City. The service is friendly and fast, and the food never missed. My favorites were the pastor de pollo and the pollo rostizado—both packed with flavor and perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a casual meal. It’s the kind of place you come back to again and again, not for the ambiance, but because it just hits the spot every time.

Hard to find chicken tacos in CDMX as most places only have red meat. The pastor chicken here is quite good and very flavorful. I also enjoyed the bean soup.

I can't recommend it enough! That burrito was one of the best I’ve ever had, so juicy, filling, and packed with flavor. And those spicy lollipops they gave us? Absolutely delicious!