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Southwest Boulevard since 1975
John Ponak came home from Vietnam and opened Ponak’s near the Kansas River. The Sonora tradition is still on the table.
Tacos from the kitchen
More than 8 million tacos sold. Recipes are influenced by Sonora, with food prepared fresh throughout the day.
World-Class Margaritas
Liquid Attitude Tradicional is on tap. The Pitch named Ponak’s Best Margarita in its 2021 Best of KC.
Plates at the pass
Iconic Mexican food at its best. Of course you come for the margaritas but don’t miss the great and plentiful plates and service. Prefer to sit in bar area and had the most attentive service with Ed. Love the taco salad which is enough for 2 people. The cheese dip hits the spot and don’t miss the cheesy cheese and onion enchiladas. Add it to your spot!
To know Ponak's is to love Ponak's. The service is always so fast, even on a busy Friday night! I feel like there are so many options on the menu. I ordered the combo with two chicken tinga burritos. My waitress recommended the white queso and it was a great choice! The rice at Ponak's is hands down my favorite, and the refried beans are good too. Of course you can't forget the margaritas! One frozen pitcher is about six drinks. So strong and always yummy. Definitely my go to Mexican place!
I haven't been to Ponak's for about 25 years and after last night I realized, I've been missing out. There were 3 of us and everyone's food was a huge portion and delicious. The Taco Salad was great and I was barely able to finished it. The Chicken Nachos were massive and they had a ton of cheese. We got a pitcher of Margaritas and had a great meal. Our waitress did a great job and she rocked it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Grilled Chicken, Refried Beans, Street Tacos, Shrimp Fajitas, Chimichanga, Carnitas, Burritos, Tostadas, Tex Mex, Fish Tacos, Enchiladas, Tamales, Quesadilla, Flautas, Huevos Rancheros, Nachos, Taco Salad, Chili, Shrimp, Carne Asada, Guacamole, Shrimp Tacos, Arroz Con Pollo, Tacos, Mole, and Carne Asada Tacos
Where are you located?
We are located in Kansas City, MO at 2856 Southwest Blvd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Kansas City, Westside South, Westwood, Westwood Hills, Mission Woods, Harlem, Crown Center, Roeland Park, Volker, Westside North, Fairway, West Bottoms, Mission, Mission Hills, Hospital Hill, Coleman Highlands, North Kansas City, Broadway Gillham, Valentine, and Longfellow.
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