Popo's Fiesta Del Sol

It turns out that good Mexican food is not common in the west valley. That's not just my opinion, it's a sentiment voiced by scores of residents. We're about 50 miles from the Mexican border, and we have no great food to show for it. Until Popo's. Popo's is an institution in the Phoenix area. There are two of them on Indian School, both of them in "iffy" areas replete with pawn shops, check cashing, and homeless. However their food is famous for being some of the best family-style, traditional, almost-like-TexMex Mexican food around. Their clientele is blue-collar, families, all races, rich and poor. There's a reason they've been around some 40 years. They just took over the old Cantina Gueros spot near McDowell and Estrella. And not has it been a success! Place is packed at every hour. And the reason? The food. Popo's excels in a lot of ways, but it starts with their salsa and chips. They serve plenty of it, without the chintzy frugalness of many Mexican restaurants. Chips are hot and fresh and the salsa is excellent. Not too spicy and not too bland. It's cold and always delicious. Then, their rice and beans are excellent. You can tell a lot about a restaurant by their rice and beans. If those are crappy, all of it will be crappy. Popo's has excellent, flavorful beans, and fresh, tender "Spanish" rice. But what really excels here are the carnitas. Huge chunks of hot, perfectly cooked, flavorful pork carnitas with the crispy edges and alllllll the fat. They're scrumptious. Best around. Served in several plates, combos, appetizers, burritos, and more. Ya can't go wrong. Some other EXCELLENT selections: the chili relleno. Coated with egg and tender and full of flavor. Yum. The enchiladas- all of them. Can't go wrong. Fajitas are fairly standard but are really good nonetheless. Huevos rancheros are some of the best I've had. All the tacos are just great. And the flautas are fat and full of meat. You'll be happy with anything you order. So when you've given up on Mexican food, come to Popo's. Your taste buds will be glad you did.

Quick lunch stop off and a colleague frequents this joint, and I know why... good carnitas, warm soft tortillas, wonderful smooth beans, and pico that is just right. Unfortunately it was a work lunch so I didn't try the margaritas, but everything else was good!Ambiance is strip mall hideaway, service was prompt and friendly, and prices were in line with the area... if I'm back, I'm back!

Arrived in Arizona and requested some authentic Mexican food and my cousin took me to Popo's. I ordered chicken tacos with rice and beans. The plate was super hot and the food was delicious. I also ordered 2 frozen strawberry margaritas. Those margaritas were perfect after traveling and arriving to 110 degree weather. Popo's is decorated really cute! Everyone that assisted us at the restaurant were all pleasant!

The food was good, but highly disappointed in how they handled my order. I ordered the fajitas for $22.95. When my bill came they charged me for a full order at $40. So for lunch I ended up paying forty dollars for food I only ate half of. The server should have clarified, we even spoke with a manager when the bill arrived. So between me and my husband we ended up paying $66 for lunch.

Great food great atmosphere. The food never changes but the place could use a remodel

Service was really efficient, waiters were nice and the food was brought out fast. The chips and salsa were yummy!

After reading previous reviews, my family and I wanted to see for ourselves. The service was very friendly and efficient. Bring your appetite when you come!! The portion sizes are HUGE!!! The machaca and carne asada had great flavor...rice and beans are also good. Had a very good experience here, will definitely be coming back :)

We went in and there were a couple of large parties waiting. When one party got sat first the other party was upset and made a scene. The staff handled themselves professionally and even apologized to the people that had their meals interrupted by the screaming. Overall the food was delicious and the service was great. Our sever Alexis, was friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. Staff made sure we had chips and salsa on the table. Definitely going back for more.

Been to Popo's a handful of times. Overall good Mexican food when fresh. Ive had their tacos dining in and they were tasty. Took take out as my most recent visit and ordered the seafood enchiladas and a chimichanga. Chimichanga was over cooked and heavy on the salt for the carne asada. Rice was good but the beans were not good. The texture was really off and seemed like old refried beans. As for the enchilada, I've never heard of a seafood enchilada before and this is probably the best combination I've had in an enchilada. Really tasty and worth getting again.

Came in for lunch with my daughter. We ordered lunch combo pick on with a chicken flauta! I did the rolled Steak Quesadilla! Both dishes were nice portions. We had plenty to pack up to. ~Chips and Salsa delicous! ~Chips were crispy and sturdy! ~Salsa was flavorful with a small kick. My Blood Orange Margarita was sweet but tasty! The gentlemen waiting on us was delightful! It was alittle pricey but again a nice amout of food!