Ponce's
5 people recommendvia r/sandiego, r/asksandiego5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several commenters recommend Ponce's, with one saying the birria is their current go-to and that the nachos are also a draw. Another commenter praises the queso dip, and one diner who visited on vacation says they loved the place. Fish tacos get a more modest endorsement from one commenter, who calls them decent.
Address
Ponce's Mexican Restaurant, 4050 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Birria, Nachos, Queso dip
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Webjunky3 in r/sandiego · Mar 2025taste
Says Ponce's is their current favourite for birria and they also enjoy its nachos.
- Recommendsu/Sarah_Lately in r/sandiego · May 2026taste
Says the queso dip at Ponce's is also very good.
- Recommendsu/namibiancoast in r/sandiego · Jan 2025taste
Finds the fish tacos at Ponce's fairly decent, a modest endorsement.
- Recommendsu/UntilYouKnowMe in r/asksandiego · Sep 2024
Visited on vacation and loved Ponces after finding it through a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/martymcflyiii in r/sandiego · Oct 2026
Suggests this Kensington spot as an option.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.