El Sancho

Ok, I'll admit that I was a bit (a lot) skeptical walking into a Mexican place in Tahoe, being that I live in San Diego/20 minutes from Mexico. I'll also admit that my fears were wrong.

The food.  Oh, the food!  It was really quite tasty.  My boyfriend ordered the chile verde burrito. Yum! Super flavorful. He also got a fish taco that was on par with the best fish tacos I've had. I was being a priss and ordered a salad that was pretty good.  The carne in it was in need of some seasoning and is the only reason I didn't give this place a 5. BUT... I did get some of their homemade corn tortillas that were outstanding!

This place is full of character and a lovely example of "hole in the wall".  It's family run and those are my fave kinds of places! (Oh, and all the people complaining about the "cleanliness" can RE. LAX.  It's a hole in the wall, not a Michelin starred restaurant. A bottle on a table isn't going to kill you. Get out and explore the world. End rant.)

Kind of pricey for what it is but if you're in north Tahoe and craving some authentic Mexican food, eat here!

Great little hole-in-the-wall spot for tacos! Owners' sons and daughter were running the show when I visited and were super polite, attentive, and responsible. Excellent fish tacos; mediocre quesadilla and salsa. If you're off-put by sloppy decor and a "home-y" vibe, dont bother. But if you want some delicious fish tacos, this is your spot!

I just had the most delicious mahi mahi tacos there and my tummy is still singing about it.  It's so fresh and tender and well spiced, with lots of chopped veggies on top.  The tortillas are hand made, too.  You can tell.   I have a hard time getting myself to go anywhere else when these guys are so good.  It's run by a sweet family so it has a warm vibe.  If you're really into healthy food and you're a pescadarian like me, Sancho's is the place.