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05/22/2026
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend Specials!!!
05/14/2026
Today I had the opportunity to visit a school and talk with some amazing young minds learning how to create their own businesses and bring their ideas to life. Their questions, curiosity, and excitement were truly inspiring. It was special to share with them how this passion started for me when I was little, the journey along the way, and how God has guided me through every step of the process. One of the things I love most is seeing customers smile and watching our team work together like family. Grateful for the chance to encourage the next generation to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves.
05/06/2026
Delicious Fajitas Salad! Perfect combination!
Only at Rancho San Diego Location:
📍2999 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Order online:
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
05/05/2026
Come and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us!! Good food, good vibe and great specials!!
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
El Cajon Location:
📍1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Order online
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
05/01/2026
Taco Tuesday + Cinco de Mayo? 🌮🎉Sounds like the perfect combo to us 😍
Come celebrate with us this Tuesday for good food, fun vibes, tacos, specials, and all the fiesta feels! Bring your family, your friends, or just your taco cravings 🤪
We’ll be serving up your favorites all day long — because tacos just taste better on Cinco de Mayo 😉
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
El Cajon Location:
📍1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Order online
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
FiestaTime
04/18/2026
Estamos contratando cocineros, si tienes experiencia en comida mexicana y tienes ganas de trabajar, márcanos o aplica en persona para poder hacer una entrevista.
El Cajon Location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
04/07/2026
Happy Taco Tuesday!!!
El Cajon Location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Order online:
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
04/02/2026
We will be closed this Sunday in observance of Easter so our team can spend time with their families and loved ones 🤍
Easter is a meaningful time for us, a reminder of hope, renewal, and the resurrection of Jesus. It’s a season that invites us to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the blessings around us.
We are truly grateful for our amazing community and for the continued support you show us every day. It means more to us than you know.
✨ We’ll be taking catering orders for Saturday, let us help make your gathering special.
We’ll be back to regular hours on Monday!
Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and blessed Easter weekend. 💕
04/01/2026
Carne Asada plate 100% angus, only the best and always fresh ingredients. Every meal is made when you place your order 👍😎
El Cajon Location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Order online:
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
03/26/2026
Shrimp Salad, fresh and delicious! 🦐🤤😎
Only at our Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Order online:
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
03/24/2026
Taco Tuesday is a great time for our signature Surf and Turf tacos 🌮 the perfect combination pf shrimp, angus carne asada, cheese, chipotle sauce, bacon and fresh avocado 🥑🤤
Don’t wait anymore! 😎
El Cajon Location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Order online:
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
03/22/2026
San Diego Fries!! Loaded crispy fries topped with juicy angus carne asada, melted cheese, fresh guac, crispy bacon and our homemade chipotle sauce 😮🔥
This is not just fries… this is a whole meal.
El Cajon Location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Order online:
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
03/18/2026
If you know… you KNOW 🤤🔥
Chorizo, eggs, rice, beans & tortillas = perfection
Come get yours! 😎
El Cajon Location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Order online:
www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
12/24/2025
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us! ✨🎄
We want to take a moment to thank all of our amazing customers for your continued support throughout the year. We truly appreciate each and every one of you, and we’re so grateful to be part of your meals and memories. ❤️
Please note that Christmas Day WE WILL BE CLOSED, so our team can spend this special time with their families and loved ones. We will resume our regular business hours on Friday, the 26th.
From our restaurant family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and good food.❣️🙏🏻
Stay safe, enjoy your time with family, and we look forward to serving you again soon! ✨🍽️
12/24/2025
Don’t worry about cooking this Christmas Eve! 🎄
Place your order for Menudo today or tomorrow and pick it up at your convenience.
We’re open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, so you can enjoy it fresh for your Christmas Eve celebrations.
Let us take care of the cooking!
12/18/2025
Thursday special!!!
( Beef, chicken or potato)
11/29/2025
11/16/2025
Ready for a better Sunday? .Come and try our delicious menudo, red and white.
Cabeza tacos 🌮 😋
Amazing and full of flavor campechaba cocktail with fresh avocado slices.
Beef, chicken or potato rolled tacos with guacamole
10/28/2025
Birria lovers, this one’s for you 🔥🍜
Our Birria Ramen Soup is packed with rich, flavorful beef birria broth, noodles, and all the goodness you crave — served with a crispy red taco on the side 🌮❤️
It’s the perfect combo of comfort and flavor in every bite. Come try it today! 🤤
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
El Cajon Location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 444 2506
Order online
Www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
10/18/2025
🌮 We’re hiring COOKS! 🌮
Come join our awesome team!
We’re looking for experienced cooks who know their way around Mexican cuisine and bring great energy to the kitchen.
What we offer:
💰 Competitive pay
🎉 Yearly bonus
🌴 Paid vacation
What we’re looking for:
👨🍳 Experience with Mexican food
🗓️ Able to work weekends
😄 Great attitude
If that sounds like you — we’d love to have you on the team!
📍 Stop by and apply in person
Rancho San Diego Location:
2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
El Cajon Location:
1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
07/12/2025
Did you know that we serve breakfast all day? Come and enjoy them at any time! Like this delicious Machaca Breakfast Burrito 🌯
El Cajon Location
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Rancho San Diego Location
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
06/04/2025
We are here to help you with your next party or celebration!!! 🎉 cater for your place or host the party at ours!! We take care of the mess!
Graduations, baby showers, birthdays, meeting or any get together! Big or small we are here for you! 😎 call us or dm us for a quote!
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Visit us at www.ponchosmexicanfoodca.com
05/21/2025
Join us tomorrow 5/22 at 7:00pm to watch the game together and celebrate!!! 🎉
El Cajon location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
Rancho San Diego location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
05/20/2025
Good morning! A good plate of chilaquiles always get me ready for a good day! 😎💪
*available all day at both locations*
Rancho San Diego Location:
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
El Cajon Location:
📍 1279 East Main St El Cajon CA 92021
☎️ 619 444 2506
04/24/2025
Shrimp Ranchero! What a great choice for lunch!👌
Did you know that our ranchera sauce is made daily from scratch? We are pride ourselves on using only fresh ingredients!
📍 2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 100 El Cajon CA 92019
☎️ 619 303 8555
Address
2990 Jamacha Road Suite 100
El Cajon, CA
92019
To get to the Mexican restaurant located at Jamacha Road in El Cajon by public transport, take the bus to the nearest stop on Jamacha Road, then walk towards the direction of the restaurant. Alternatively, those driving can head east on Jamacha Road and turn right into the parking lot of the plaza where the restaurant is located. Parking is available for customers in the plaza's lot.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 10pm |
| Friday |
9am - 10:30pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 10:30pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 10pm |
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What people say
Mexican restaurants are known for their vibrant and flavorful dishes that are loved by people all over the world. Poncho's Mexican Food - Rancho San Diego is a prime example of an authentic Mexican restaurant that has been serving delicious food since 1999. Located on Jamacha Road in El Cajon, this restaurant offers a great family atmosphere and is perfect for any special occasion.
Poncho's Mexican Food - Rancho San Diego has a wide range of dishes to choose from, including their famous Carne Asada Fries and Ponchos Nachos with nacho cheese. These dishes are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling satisfied. The restaurant also offers catering services for any event, from taco trays to meat trays with all the toppings.
What sets Poncho's Mexican Food - Rancho San Diego apart from other Mexican restaurants is its commitment to using fresh ingredients in all its dishes. The flavors are bold and authentic, making every bite a delight for your taste buds. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that you have a great dining experience.
Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just looking for a delicious meal with your family, Poncho's Mexican Food - Rancho San Diego is the perfect choice. So head over to Jamacha Road and indulge in some mouth-watering Mexican cuisine today!
