Mexican Restaurants near Cordele

“We happened to be staying in Cordele on our way to spring break. The family wanted Mexican and a random Google search brought up several options. We settled on Ponchos, even though it was a little bit further away than the others. That was the best decision we could have made! The staff was kind and incredibly hard working. And the atmosphere was so fun. You can tell this restaurant is loved by the locals and rightfully so. The food was so good! Everyone in the family found something they loved. Even my picky eater was happy because he could get a burger, fries, and one taco. We will definitely remember Ponchos if we happen to be coming through this area again.“

“The Girasol special is my favorite, and the food is plentiful. It personally takes me 2 days to finish the entire meal. The salsa and chips are great side items that I get to snack on. You get a bang for your buck, and the food is fresh to order!“

“What can I say, I like Mexican food. I had been in Cordele for nearly a week of what was supposed to be 3 days max, and decided to reward myself for my final night in town.First impressions were that the owner hadn't updated the interior since the 70s. It didn't even feel like a Mexican dive restaurant, just an old restaurant that the owner doesn't care about anymore.It wasn't busy when I was there and I was seated quickly. The waitress was perfectly pleasant and I cannot complain about the level of customer service I received.I ordered a chicken meal that said it was supposed to be "hot" ?. When she came back to ask how the meal was and if it was too hot I was reminded that this meal was supposed to be spicy. There was no spice at all. KFC has spicier chicken.The ? salsa, however, was hot. It took a minute, but when it kicked in, the fire made itself known. If you're looking for fire in your mouth, try the spicy salsa.The queso she brought me for dipping the chips was probably an off-brand Velveeta for all the flavor it had.Would I return here? Probably not. I don't live in Cordele and couldn't imagine taking a detour off the highway for the food at this place.There did seem to be a bar area that I didn't go into and an outdoor seating area that I also did not explore.Kid-friendliness: While it wasn't a Chuck E. Cheese, this place didn't seem to have a problem with kids or families.“

“It's Taco Bell, I don't expect it to be excellent. Since you order at the kiosk, nobody welcomes you, they always pack your food to go, even if you select dine in, and I always have to ask for my drink cups, after they leave the food on the counter and walk away.“

“You wouldn't know this is a great place to sit down and get lunch and dinner unless you knew it was there. The food is fresh and good. The atmosphere is clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly. There's a little convenience shop (tienda) up front which is great for grabbing a treat on the way out. I think it's a family that runs the place. It's lovely, local, and quaint.“