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Ponce's Restaurant - Kensington
Featured Items
Custom Combination Plate
Choose your own combo plate with rice and beans. *Photo is a 2 item combo with 1 ground shredded beef taco, 1 cheese enchilada and rice & beans
Fajitas Plate
Choose steak, chicken, or grilled veggies with bell peppers, onions, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side shrimp +$5 V *veggie fajitas pictured
$22.00Quesadilla
Soft or crispy. Add ground, shredded, or impossible beef, or shredded chicken +$3 Add carne asada, pollo asado, or carnitas +$5 (image shows soft quesadilla with mixed cheese)
$7.00
Seasonal Specials
Seasonal Food Specials
ALBONDIGAS (cup)
Classic Mexican meatball (beef) soup in a rich broth with hearty vegetables. 1 Cup = 1 Serving 1 Bowl = 1-2 Servings 1 Quart = 2-4 Servings
$6.00ALBONDIGAS (bowl)
Classic Mexican meatball (beef) soup in a rich broth with hearty vegetables. 1 Cup = 1 Serving 1 Bowl = 1 -2 Servings 1 Quart = 2-4 Servings
$12.00Mole Enchiladas
Two shredded chicken enchiladas covered in a spicy mole sauce, topped with pickled onions and served with rice and beans. *Available now thru March!
$22.00Baja Cali Fish Burrito
Grilled cod fillet, french fries, horseradish-crema cabbage slaw, salsa fresca and fresh avocado in a warm flour tortilla. *Available now thru March!
$16.00Soup: Albondigas (Quart for Takeout Only)
Classic Mexican meatball (beef) soup in a rich broth with hearty vegetables. 1 Cup = 1 Serving 1 Bowl = 1-2 Servings 1 Quart = 2-4 Servings
$24.00
Ponce's Cares
Food
Appetizers
Carne Asada Fries
French fries, melted cheddar, sour cream, guacamole and queso añejo
$16.00Guacamole (large)
Topped with queso añejo
$14.00Guacamole (small)
V GF Topped with queso añejo
$8.00Nachos
V GF Topped with cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream and queso añejo Add ground, shredded, or impossible beef, or shredded chicken +$3 Add carne asada, pollo asado, or carnitas +$5 GF
$12.00Quesadilla
Soft or crispy. Add ground, shredded, or impossible beef, or shredded chicken +$3 Add carne asada, pollo asado, or carnitas +$5 (image shows soft quesadilla with mixed cheese)
$7.00Quesadilla Suprema
V Crispy flour tortilla with melted cheddar, sour cream, and guacamole Add ground, shredded, or impossible beef, or shredded chicken +$3 Add carne asada, pollo asado, or carnitas +5
$12.00Queso Dip (large)
V Add ground or impossible beef, or chorizo +$3
$11.00Queso Dip (small)
V Add ground or impossible beef, or chorizo +$3
$7.00Salsa Fresca (large)
V GF
$6.00Salsa Fresca (small)
V GF
$4.00Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado
Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado - GF
$14.00
Soups & Salad
Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup
Served with avocado and queso añejo, our Chicken Tortilla soup is gluten-free. 1 Cup = 1 Serving 1 Bowl = 1 -2 Servings 1 Quart = 2-4 Servings
$12.00Cup Chicken Tortilla Soup
Served with avocado and queso añejo, our Chicken Tortilla soup is gluten-free. 1 Cup = 1 Serving 1 Bowl = 1 -2 Servings 1 Quart = 2-4 Servings
$6.00Ensalada Suprema
V GF Romaine, crispy tortilla strips, pinto beans, bell peppers, tomato, queso añejo, avocado, choice of ranch, oil & vinegar, or chipotle dressing Add steak or chicken +$5 Add shrimp +$7
$12.00Side Salad
$6.00Soup: Chicken Tortilla (Quart for Takeout Only)
Served with avocado and queso añejo, our Chicken Tortilla soup is gluten-free. 1 Cup = 1 Serving 1 Bowl = 1 -2 Servings 1 Quart = 2-4 Servings
$24.00Soup: Albondigas (Quart for Takeout Only)
Classic Mexican meatball (beef) soup in a rich broth with hearty vegetables. 1 Cup = 1 Serving 1 Bowl = 1-2 Servings 1 Quart = 2-4 Servings
$24.00
Combination Plates
House Specialties
Camarones A La Diabla Plate
Shrimp in a spicy three chile sauce, served with guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side
$24.00Camarones Rancheros Plate
Shrimp in a spicy ranchera salsa with tomato, onion, and chile guerito, served with rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side
$24.00Carnitas Plate
Our famous carnitas (pork) plate served with guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, rice, beans queso anejo and choice of tortillas on the side
$20.00Chile Relleno Plate
Two chiles rellenos topped with ranchera salsa, rice and beans on the side
$18.00Chile Verde Plate
Slow cooked pork stewed in tomatillo sauce served with rice and beans and choice of tortillas on the side.
$20.00Chimichanga Plate
Burrito of your choice, deep fried and served with rice, beans and all the sides.
$17.00Enchiladas Suizas Plate
Two shredded chicken enchiladas with tomatillo cream sauce and manchego cheese, with rice and beans on the side
$21.00Fajitas Plate
Choose steak, chicken, or grilled veggies with bell peppers, onions, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side shrimp +$5 V *veggie fajitas pictured
$22.00Letter A Chicken Enchiladas Plate
Two chicken enchiladas, topped with sour cream and avocado, with rice and beans on the side. *Customer submitted photo.
$20.00Ponce's Special Tostada
Large crispy flour tortilla topped with ground, shredded, or Impossible beef, or shredded chicken, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream, and queso añejo V
$16.00Tacos De Birria Plate
Four shredded beef mini tacos with melted jack cheese, beef consume, rice, beans and served with lime, cilantro and onions on the side.
$21.00
Burritos
Carne Asada Burrito
With guacamole and salsa fresca
$12.00California Burrito
Carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, french fries, cheddar cheese, and salsa fresca
$14.00Combination Burrito
choice of ground, shredded, or impossible beef, or shredded chicken with beans inside and served with enchilada sauce on top. Add cheese on top or inside, as pictured!
$11.00Bean & Cheese Burrito (wrapped)
Classic bean and cheese burrito (no sauce) wrapped in a flour tortilla
$9.00Impossible "Beef" Burrito
Served with enchilada sauce on top. Add cheese on top or inside, as pictured! **Request SUB Tomatillo Sauce for Vegan.**
$9.00Chile Verde Burrito
Tender pork stewed with tomatillo salsa inside and on top
$12.00Carnitas Burrito
With guacamole and salsa fresca
$12.00Chorizo Burrito
Mexican sausage with scrambled eggs
$12.00Ground Beef Burrito
Served with enchilada sauce on top. Add cheese inside, on top or both! (Pictured with cheese added on top)
$9.00Bean Burrito
Refried bean burrito covered in our classic enchilada sauce. Ponce's Tip: add cheese on top or inside (or both) for maximum enjoyment!
$9.00Pollo Asado Burrito
With guacamole and salsa fresca
$12.00Baja Shrimp Burrito
Shrimp, avocado, cabbage, chipotle sauce, and salsa fresca
$13.00Machaca Burrito
Shredded beef with onions, tomatoes, and scrambled eggs
$12.00Shredded Beef Burrito
Served with enchilada sauce on top. Add cheese inside, on top or both! (Pictured with cheese added on top)
$9.00Shredded Chicken Burrito
Served with enchilada sauce on top. Add cheese inside, on top or both! (Pictured with cheese added on top)
$9.00Suprema Burrito
Veggie beans and rice, monterey jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca and lettuce. Served vegetarian. Ask for no dairy for vegan friendly.
$12.00Surf & Turf Burrito
Carne asada, shrimp, avocado, tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, cabbage, and chipotle sauce
$16.00
Tacos
Bean Taco
Ponce's classic refried beans in a crispy corn shell with shredded lettuce and queso anejo.
$5.00Ground Beef Taco
Crispy corn tortilla, lettuce and queso añejo *3 tacos pictured
$5.00Guacamole Taco
Crispy corn shell tortilla filled with our house guacamole and topped with shredded lettuce and queso anejo.
$5.00Carne Asada Taco
Salsa fresca, guacamole, and queso añejo
$5.001 Rolled Taco
Shredded beef, shredded chicken, or seasoned potato in crispy fried corn tortillas. Served with lettuce and cheddar cheese Add guacamole +$3 Add sour cream +$1 Turn into flautas +$2 *3 rolled tacos pictured
$3.00Impossible Beef Taco
Crispy corn tortilla, lettuce and queso añejo
$5.00OUT OF STOCKShredded Beef Taco
Crispy corn tortilla, lettuce and queso añejo
$5.00Shredded Chicken Taco
Crispy corn tortilla, lettuce and queso añejo *3 tacos pictured
$5.00Carnitas Taco
Salsa fresca, guacamole, and queso añejo (priced per each, image reflects 3 orders)
$5.003 Rolled Tacos
Shredded beef, shredded chicken, or seasoned potato in crispy fried corn tortillas. Served with lettuce and cheddar cheese Add guacamole +$3 Add sour cream +$1 Turn into flautas +$2
$9.00Fried Fish Taco
Tempura battered cod, cabbage, salsa blanca, and salsa fresca
$6.00Shrimp Taco
GF Cabbage, chipotle sauce, avocado, and salsa fresca *3 shrimp tacos pictured
$6.00Grilled Veggies Taco
V GF Potato, bell peppers, squash, mushrooms, corn, onion, cilantro, and guacamole
$5.00Pollo Asado Taco
Salsa fresca, guacamole, and queso añejo
$5.00Birria Taco
One single soft shredded beef taco with melted monterey jack cheese. *Pictured as our Tacos de Birria plate which comes with 4 Birria Tacos, rice and beans (on our menu under House Specialties).
$5.00
Enchiladas
Carne Asada Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$8.00Carnitas Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$8.00Cheese Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$7.00Ground Beef Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$7.00Guacamole Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$7.00Impossible Ground "Beef" Enchilada
Vegan - Topped with tomatillo sauce.
$8.00Pollo Asado Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$8.00Shredded Beef Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$7.00Shredded Chicken Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$7.00Shrimp Enchilada
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$8.50Suiza a la carte
One (1) shredded chicken enchilada with tomatillo cream sauce and Manchego cheese. *Photo is of the "Enchiladas Suizas Plate" which you can order under "House Specialties"
$8.00
Desayuno
Chilaquiles
Tortilla chips, scrambled with eggs, cotija cheese, onions, and sour cream, and choice of red or green sauce, rice, and beans - V GF
$14.00Chorizo Plate
GF Mexican sausage, scrambled eggs, rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side
$14.00Huevos Rancheros
Fried egg, corn tortilla, ranchera sauce, rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side
$14.00Machaca Plate
GF Shredded beef, scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes, rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side
$14.00
Kid's Menu
Family Packs
Tray of Enchiladas (no sides)
Tray of 6 enchiladas of your choice (up to two flavors per order). Take & Bake enchiladas should be baked at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
$36.00Carnitas Family Pack
2 lbs of carnitas (stewed pork) and all the fixings. Includes 10 corn tortillas. Serves 5-10 people.
$65.00Cheese Enchilada Family Pack
6 of Ponce's classic cheese enchiladas topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$50.00Chicken Enchilada Family Pack
6 classic chicken enchiladas topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$50.00Enchilada DIY Kit
Everything you need to make Ponce's enchiladas at home - just add your own filling! Perfect for leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Comes with: - 16oz Mason Jar of Ponce's classic Enchilada Sauce - 6 corn tortillas - 16oz shredded cheddar cheese - 16oz Refried Beans - 16oz Spanish Rice - 1/2 pound Chips - 8oz Salsa Roja
$25.00OUT OF STOCKEnchiladas Suizas Family Pack
6 shredded chicken enchiladas with tomatillo cream sauce and monterey jack cheese. *Customer submitted picture of "Take & Bake" Enchiladas Suizas with added on sides and mason jar margaritas to go!
$55.00Ground Beef Enchilada Family Pack
6 of Ponce's classic ground beef enchiladas topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$50.00Shredded Beef Enchilada Family Pack
6 classic shredded beef enchiladas topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar
$50.00
Otras & Burgers
Cheeseburger
Beef, American cheese, mayo, mustard, relish, tomato, and lettuce - add fries to complete your meal!
$8.00Chile Relleno a la Carte
Chile relleno topped with ranchera salsa made with tomato, onion, and chile guerito.
$7.00French Fries
Add a side of Ranch or Ketchup from our Otras Menu for all the dipping!
$5.00Impossible Burger
Two Impossible beef patties, mayo, mustard, relish, tomato, and lettuce. Served vegetarian but request no mayo for vegan. Make it complete by adding a side of fries!
$9.00Refried Beans
$4.00Spanish Rice
$4.00Whole Pinto Beans (vegan)
$4.00Veggie Rice (vegan)
$4.00
Sides for Sharing
Beverages To-Go
Margaritas
Mason Jar HUSSONG'S MARGARITA
For a limited time, pick up a mason jar of our special Hussong's Margarita made with Ensenada's famous Hussong's silver tequila, sweet & sour and triple sec. Each jar contains 2-4 margaritas, ready to pour over ice. Pro tip: Pop it into the freezer for a bit to enjoy as a slushy!
$25.00Mason Jar EL HEROE
$26.00Mason Jar HOUSE
Our casa margarita uses 100% agave El Jimador Blanco tequila, triple sec, and sweet & sour. 2 margaritas in one jar - pour over ice & enjoy!
$24.00Gallon Bag HOUSE
15-20 House Margaritas packaged in a reusable gallon bag. Just pour over ice & enjoy!
$150.00Mason Jar CADILLAC
1800 Reposado, Grand Marnier, Sweet & Sour and fresh-squeezed lime juice. 2 margaritas in one jar - pour over ice & enjoy!
$30.00Mason Jar SPECIAL OF THE DAY
Special daily rotating tequila served with Cointreau, lime juice and sweet & sour. 2 margaritas in one jar - pour over ice & enjoy!
$28.00Mason Jar CHIPOTLE PINEAPPLE
$26.00Mason Jar DESERT PEAR
$26.00Mason Jar DIABLITO
The "little devil" brings together Herradura Blanco, Cointreau, pure Pomegranate juice, sweet & sour, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. Evil never tasted so good. 2 margaritas in one jar - pour over ice & enjoy!
$30.00Mason Jar LA FLACA
No artificial sweetening agents in this "skinny" margarita. It's Herradura Reposado, and our house-made organic agave nectar mix. 2 margaritas in one jar - pour over ice & enjoy!
$30.00Mason Jar EL LUCHADOR
Milagro Silver tequila, tamarindo, agave & lime. Served with a chamoy-tajin rim. *This special only available thru March!*
$26.00Mason Jar LA LUMBRE
Catedral Espadin mezcal, fresh watermelon, agave & lime. Served with a salted rim. *This special only available thru March!*
$26.00Mason Jar LA VANILLA
$35.00Mason Jar MANGO
Served ready to pour over two glasses of ice! (Pictured blended)
$26.00Mason Jar PERFECTO
$32.00Mason Jar ROCIO
Make your personal trainer proud with this "skinny" margarita. Herradura Silver and Reposado tequilas, fresh-squeezed lime juice, Cointreau, and soda water make an all-natural cocktail that is as unforgettable as the woman it's named after. 2 margaritas in one jar - pour over ice & enjoy!
$30.00Mason Jar SANDIA
2 watermelon margaritas ready to pour over ice!
$30.00Mason Jar STRAWBERRY
$26.00Mason Jar *Special Request*
Let us know how you want your margarita in the "Special Instructions" below, or type "Dealer's Choice" for something very especial! *Additional charges may apply depending on complexity of request.* 2 drinks in a mason jar - pour over ice & enjoy!
$30.00
Beer & Wine
Bohemia
$8.00BS Moose Drool Brown Ale
$7.00OUT OF STOCKColima Piedra Lisa IPA
$8.00Corona
$8.00Corona Light
$8.00Fall Tribal Lager
$8.00Insurgente La Lupulosa IPA
$8.00J. Lohr Cabernet bottle
$27.00J. Lohr Chardonnay bottle
$27.00Lechuza Amantes Red Blend (2018) bottle
$54.00Modelo Especial
$8.00N/A Corona
$8.00N/A O'Doul's
$8.00N/A RationAle Mex Lager
$8.00Negra Modelo
$8.00Pacifico
$8.00Sangria: 16oz House Red Sangria
$24.00Tecate
$8.00Tecate Light
$8.00Wine: 16oz House Red
$20.00Wine: 16oz House White
$20.00