Poncho's Mexican Food and Cantina • 1972

Poncho's Mexican Food and Cantina is a family-owned South Phoenix restaurant that has been serving authentic Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine since 1972, starting as a small takeout window at the Vasquez family home before expanding into a full dining establishment. The restaurant is known for its homestyle recipes including machaca, green corn tamales, and enchiladas, and famously hosted President Bill Clinton in 1999. Visit their website at ponchosmexicanfood.com for more information.