Ponak's Mexican Kitchen

06/16/09

THE best Mexican food in KC

by rockmon at Citysearch

Ponaks is traditional mexican fare. I've eaten there for 20 years and have never had a problem. The wait on friday and saturday is very worth it.

... headed there tonight!

• Pros: very well priced, excellent portions and service
• Cons: nada

08/19/08

Overflowing portions of yumminess

by Straycarnivore at Citysearch

Hordes of delicious food for nothing. Although many of us got platters (the #16 with 2 burritos is my particular sin), others at the table managed to stuff themselves for under $5. The service was great - the waitress and the bartender were both really helpful with suggestions and recommendations, as well as making sure that our drinks never ran out.

Packed during the lunch hour, but always worth the wait.

06/21/08

Why all the good reviews?

by iatetrhere at Citysearch

I stopped by Ponak's with my daughter based on good reviews I have read, what a dissapointment! I CAN NOT understand how Ponak's gets these good reviews. Both my daughter and I ordered the # 1 and left most of it on the plate. We discussed our experience on the way home and agreed that the food was bland and reminded us both of school cafeteria food. We agreed that the food was a 2 out of 10 at best. So the one star out of five is appropriate. The chips were cold and generic as well as the salsa. My daughter commented during our meal that she knew the secret ingredient, or not so secret ingredient, CHEESE! Some might like alot of cheese, myself included, but there was so much cheese that we couldn't taste anything else. Very simple, very bland, noting to make the food at Ponak's memorable in a good way. Several stars below home made taco night at our house. Blaaa...

That being said, the service was fine and our food came quick enough. The atmosphere was just ok. The place was crowded, there were alot of families ( Kids & older folks). The staff was very friendly and we were seated quickly. I thought that the price was a little high all things considered.

Much better mexican food to be had at the same price level in many other mexican resturants in Kansas City!!!

• Pros: Hmmmmm?
• Cons: Food