Reservations not needed, but patience is a must. Starting with the fact that one must find street parking. But hey, that's Chicago! My best friend and I arrived about 25 minutes before our group of 10 and we were both starving. We decided to order the quesadillas. At first, the waitress kept coming around to take our drink order, despite us telling her we were waiting for a group. Our quesadillas arrived after about 5 other people came and the service only grew worse. It seemed all the other tables were full with large groups, as well, but they kept getting their food and drinks before our table. The 2 baskets of chips we had were never replenished. On to the food. For the most part, we all enjoyed the food. Their giant, arm-length burrito was a hit with one of our friends. The steak a la Tampiquena was just fine for someone else. My friend ordered the tilapia tacos, which I doubt he'll be having again. The fish seemed to have a coating reminiscent of Shake N' Bake and very a bit on the greasy side. The spicy chipotle mayo that came on his tacos was a bit on the hot side so it wasn't too enjoyable. I'm normally skeptical of ordering shrimp in smaller places for fear of it being tough/rubbery, but meatless Friday called for shrimp fajitas. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. A huge serving of shrimp with sweet bell peppers and onions came on a skillet, piping hot. Served on the side were the typical re-fried beans, rice and iceberg lettuce. The shrimp was delicious, with a bit of a kick. Nicely done. We all shared a tres leches cake, which was moist and not overly sweet. Drinks varied from Bohemia beer to sangria and we will probably be coming back just to enjoy their margaritas, which seemed to be the talk at every table. At least that's what it seemed like since the waitress kept passing by with them.
Review Source:This place is unique. I say this because there aren't many places with this style of Mexican food in the city. I'm more interested in Taco Bell when it comes to the average Jalisco style Mexican food in Chicago. Having to pull raunchy fat pieces out of a burrito is my main concern with Jalisco, and you will not find yourself doing this while eating Pancho Pistolas. It's kind of like Uncle Julio's except not on steriods and not filled with greasy swingers. Now that I think of it, it's better than Uncle Julio's. They deliver and they do carry out, so take your pick. The dining room isn't the best, but its fine. After you throw back a couple Modelo Especials, you might end up in the cvs parking lot. Also, the 5-0 Â IS there quite a bit so don't get too happy. With them being frequent custies, you should know that this place IS worthy.
If you're caught in between a burrito or the chimis, go with the chimis. The beef chimis. Â My real rating is 4.5 because the police take all the parking and sometimes they forget to put sour cream on the side
I like this place but I have had better. The first time my gf ordered the steak burrito, she thought it was too salty. The next time she ordered it and asked for it to be less salty, and it turned out perfect.
I usually order the tilapia tacos, chicken flautas, and steak torta. Those are my favorties from here. The tilapia tacos contain small pieces of fried tilapia with a spicy mayo sauce. The mayo sauce goes really well with the taco. Their chicken flautas are my gfs favorite. She likes the rice it comes with and gets the guacamole and sour cream on the side. Their steak torta has a perfect balance of sauce and ingredients.
As for drinks, my gf likes their strawberry margaritas and I like their horchatas. The size of the horchata is decent and will last me throughout the whole dinner.
Had a taste for Mexican food, all I wanted was some simple tacos, and my bf dragged me to this place instead. Boy am I glad he did. There was no wait time and the service was attentive and prompt. We were served complimentary chips and salsa (2 different kinds). My bf ordered a Mexican beer while I ordered a strawberry margarita. The margarita was very good and a definite must have. On to the main course.....my bf ordered the carne asada and I ordered the mixed fajitas (chicken & carne asada). Let me tell you, the carne asada is so delicious, tender, and flavorful! The chicken was amazing as well, very consistent and every bite melted in your mouth.
The only drawback was that the place was  a tad bit pricey. Our bill was $47 after taxes but before tip.
Overall, I will definitely go again ;)
I've had positive experience with seafood made in a Mexican restaurant before so I decided to try their red snapper fillet with a margarita. It was pretty odd-tasting. Simply having their Venezuelan sauce did not help. I did enjoy the fresh avocado topped with the sauce.
Their 17 inch steak burrito was pretty impressive, though uneven (since two were ordered and the length difference was so obvious). It's pretty cramped in here on sweetest day.
They also had a special for the day, which was pretty awesome (I never tried it though). I will have to see about a next visit since this is the first time I'm here.
Ok so, the service here is atrocious. The food is competing with the service. Who's really the brains behind Pancho Pistolas? Are you even Mexican? I've never tasted mexican food this bad. The chimis are terrible. We tried beef and steak both were equally bad. The steak was fatty. It would have been nice to know that potatoes and carrots would be in my chimi but they fail to mention that on the menu. We also tried the tacos, those were a no go. Like, how do you mess up tacos? Absolutely no seasoning on anything. The margarita was exceptionally gross. The refried beans were the best things going. Basically our meal was inedible.
Review Source:Ive been here two times in the last month and not really impressed.
The first time I had chicken enchiladas and they were ok. This last time I had chicken fajitas. They had a seasoning on them that made them not seem authentic...like it was a packet youd buy at the store to make them at home.
Also, the meat texture was not consistent....some was tough, other pieces tender. I actually spit out some pieces because it didnt seem right.
The flan was really good the first time, so I ordered it this last trip....but it was darker and not as good. Definitely doesnt seem to be consistent.
Probably wont be back. There are too many good, inexpensive places around the corner in Pilsen.
It a casual Thursday dinner for three and we went with Pancho Pistolas. Street parking is easy to find but better yet, it's only a 15-minute walk for me!
The place wasn't packed and we were immediately seated and greeted with menu, iced water, and complimentary chips and salsa. Refills on chips and salsa are not complimentary so do not be surprised if you see an extra charge on your bill. We did not ask for refills but we did finish the chips and salsa. Both salsa dips are spicy but there are slight variations in the ingredient. One consisted of diced tomatoes and shredded peppers whereas the other was liquidy and saucier in a darker red. Â
For dinner, we ordered two horchatas, fried ice cream, steak taco, pulled pork taco, two steak tostadas, and taco dinner with grilled chicken, pulled pork and ground beef. The horchata was great! It is $1.95 for one huge glass. My friend didn't order one but she couldn't help but steal a few sips from mine. So it's enough to share! The steak taco and tostada were zealous. I devoured both within minutes! The steak was well-marinated and soft. I hate it when my steak is well done, dry, and chewy. Â
On a side note, my friends didn't enjoy the pulled pork and ground beef. One stated how the pulled pork was gamey and overly salted. The other commented on the ground beef being unpleasant. She didn't go into further detail and I didn't get to try a bite, although she left 75% of that taco untouched.
The fried ice cream was mediocre. It's basically fried corn flakes wrapped around a ball of vanilla ice cream. It was my first time to have fried ice cream so I didn't know what to expect. I anticipated it to have a "blow-me-away" effect and it left me feeling dull and disappointed. Next time I will try the flan and tres leche!
Well they seem to be doing a much better job now, I have to say I didn't think I'd ever be back, see never say never!
Anyhow, they revamped the menu, don't know when, and the quality was upped. Really good quality skirt steak, and as before a tasty Margarita.
Much improved, and that's appreciated in an area that's not over saturated with place to dine out.
Bland, dry rice.
The beans were quite salty.
I've lived in the area for over 15 years, and I've had their food many times in the past (as I'd given them chances to make it up to me)
I used to always order their chicken taquitos, which in the past were good.
I had them a week ago and I was DISAPPOINTED: i was expecting shredded chicken but instead got mushy chicken.
Also it appears as if they use smaller than average tortillas resulting in SMALLER, mushy chicken taquitos.
I'm not going back.
But if you're the type that needs to try it to believe it, knock yourself out.
Just don't say I didn't warn you.
We live down the block from this place and LOVE that they deliver. Â The delivery guys are always nice and prompt (they almost always say it will be to us within the hour, but most times it's closer to twenty minutes). Â
For dining in, the restaurant is cute and modern and the servers are friendly. Â The margaritas are delicious and huge.
Tried the Taco Dinner.
I thought they brought you three different types of meat...but it was steak only.
I should have asked as I am sure they would have provided.
They asked if I wanted it "American Style"...............no thanks! I like my cilantro and my onion.
I really like the salsas that they provided for the chips.
Tasty.
Gratis of course.
Nice open space.
Good staff.
Wish that I lived closer............but then that would have me living close to Sox Park (and I am a cub fan!!)
This place does quite a few things well. For starters, they have the best horchata in the city. Sometimes they add a little too much ice, but golly is it tasty. Number two: I lived in Argentina for a spell, and it was there I fell in love with milanesa (breaded steak). I've tried milanesa at many different places in Chicago, and Pancho's has them beat. Number three: While not the best in the city (price or potency), their margaritas are definitely the best in the area.
Otherwise, I find their food generally a tad overpriced for what you get. Come here to drink and enjoy some appetizers, sure, but you can definitely find better value for the food elsewhere.
Love this place.  The food is good...the margaritas are awesome.  Great place to bring the kids too.  The place seems like it's always packed.  I don't like waiting  to be seated, usually because of the kids,  but i'd wait 10 minutes for their steak.  Impossible to get in on 5 de mayo. Â
We live in the neighborhood and when we give the kids their choice of where to eat, this place is usually one of their main choices.
Multiple friends recommended this place on several occasions. Â So when a friend, from out of town, was here it was an opportune time to check it out.
We ordered the fish tacos. Â Honestly, frozen Mexican dinners would have been better.
Details:
- The corn tortillas were not the best quality
- Wilted and brown lettuce topped the fish
- The fish was breaded with cornmeal; more breading than fish
- The topping was more of a mayo and ketchup combination opposed to chipotle sauce
With an abundance of Mexican restaurants in the city; a return trip is not needed.
My problem with Pancho's is their inconsistency.
Sometimes the steak is great, other times it's a chewy mess.
Sometimes they deliver to the south loop (2 miles away), sometimes they don't.
Sometimes the pico de gallo is the best I've ever tasted, other times the tomatoes are green and the whole thing has no flavor.
Sometimes they get my order right, but far too frequently they get it wrong.
I was also disappointed that when my order was only $.60 short of the $15 delivery minimum they wouldn't deliver.
I haven't been to Panchos in years.
I was pleased to see they had an outdoor patio.
I should have rolled with the joneses and ordered a margarita....but I decided to go with a sangria.
My dates margarita was delicious and fairly priced.
My sangria was horrible and very hard to drink. (it was very high in liquor you could barely taste the sweeteness of fruit & wine.)
My date had the churrasco it was cooked to perfection and she was delighted with the ammount of food.
I had the Chile Rellenos. they were phenomenal.
I will NEVER go back to this place or recommend it to anyone
Everyone on Yelp is talking about the great ambiance, but if I wanted to just pay for ambiance, I would go downtown to the rooftop at trump towers. This is Bridgeport. Pancho Pistolas's patio view overlooks a gas station, a vacant lot, and a burned down pizza shack. So why am I being charge $11 for a "Jumbo" store bought margarita?
I could go to Pilsen and hit up Aztecas Tacos on 18th/blue island and pay $3.55 for the same "jumbo" margarita. I took 3 friends there yesterday and our bill was $50 before tip for 4 people, and we all had several "jumbo" drinks and left over food.
When my sister and I went to Pancho Pistolas, our waitress was rude and we had to constantly find her if we wanted our bill, or if we needed anything. My sister didn't like her taco salad and she ate much less than half of it. She told the waitress who just shrugged and asked if we wanted something else. She even charged us for it. In the end, 1 burrito, 4 margaritas, 3 quesadillas, 2 extra lime wedges, and 1 bag of chips(yeah they even charged extra for chips and lime slices) , oh and the half eaten taco salad was $70(no tip).
I foolishly decided to give them another chance so I just made a delivery order today. 1 burrito, chips, and 2 tacos was $21. WTF? Each taco was $3.50(because cheese is $.75 extra). I promptly cancelled my order, and got the same order from Taco Endirena for half as much.
In the future I will just go to Pilsen when I want real Mexican food. This place doesn't even have Barbacoa. Even Chipotle sells that, and they suck. I don't have high expectations.
If I were downtown or Lincoln park, I would be ready to pay more, but this place is in Bridgeport, a working class neighborhood, where I pay $595 for a nice 1 bedroom. I am not going to pay more just because you slapped some paint on the wall, added a few pictures, and put patio furniture on the sidewalk. Get over yourselves Pancho!!!
I must give the owners credit though, they thought of an easy way to make money.
1.) create Americanized Mexican food
2.) get your inattentive family/friends to wait tables,
3.) overcharge for store bought margarita mix
4.) instead of buying the $2 table/chairs, buy the $4 brand
5.) Charge people up the ass for it.
Pancho Pistolas staff are extremely friendly. The service here is always exceptional (whether or not I am dining or just stopping by for a margarita.)
I love their out door seating during nice weather; Pancho Pistolas is located at a busy intersection perfect for people-watching.
As a vegetarian, I have not had the **best of luck** with their food (veggie burrito is super-duper dry) but I cannot speak for their other menu items.
I do adore their chips & salsa; they bring chips to your table with two different types of salsa: one pureed & one chopped. The chopped salsa is full of fresh tomato, onion, jalapenos & cilantro. Yum.
Went to this place cause I saw it featured  on T.V I was highly disappointed! I make food better than this! the wait was forever, so no worth it!! not to mention the waitress kept offering to refill our soda never mentioning they were  an extra costs and I ended up spending $30 just on soda!!
The sopes were lack luster and the carne asada sucked alittle to chewy for my taste! I will so not be going back!
I don't spend a lot of time on the South side, but when I'm down there and have a hankering for some good Mexican food, my first thought is Pancho's Pistolas .
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The decor is minimalistic, but the one thing I love about this joint is there's always a ballgame on the flat screen. Pancho's Pistolas has a real comfortable vibe that's welcoming and friendly. I have experienced nothing but top notch service at this Burrito bonanza.
 The food is delicious. The one thing that really stands out about the food at Pancho's Pistolas is the freshness of the ingredients they use. Everything from the meat they use to the produce has that crisp, fresh taste. My favorite dishes at Pancho's Pistolas  include the steak burrito dinner, tostada's and tacos. The steak is marinated to the nines and the Chorizo is delicious.
If you are ever on the South side and have a hankering for a great Burrito, Pancho's Pistolas is the place to visit. Everything about this place is top notch.
If I had a TV Show on the Food Network, there are a lot of names/programs I'd LIKE to pitch and record - but I know I'd wind up hosting the "Fat American Can't Figure Out Foreign Cuisines" show.
It was made pretty evident in my multiple attempts at "hot pot" and how to apparently abuse the few utensils we were given and ruin a lot of food in the process. Â It was only recently that I discovered the reason why Italian places give you a spoon in addition to your silverware when you order saucy pasta. Â And even though I've consumed a metric ton of sushi in my years, a Japanese chef would slap my hand for improper holding of chopsticks, as well as using the wrong end to grab from a communal plate and chastise my usage of soy sauce for dipping.
Which brings us to Mexican food at Pancho Pistolas. Â Now it's pretty clear at this point that I'm not "well-versed" in Mexican food. Â I know ENOUGH to know that Qboda is not Mexican food at all (my review states that several times), but when it comes to more-authentic-style Mexican cuisine, I'm stumped at random things.
I went with the Carna Asada A La Tampiqueña because it's a steak, an enchilada, and all the side-piles.  I admit to looking confused when the waitress asked if I wanted flour or corn tortillas after I chose "medium-rare" for the carne, but I went with corn and thought nothing more of it.
Of course, first we were brought a lovely basket of chips and two salsas. Â I preferred the spicier one, but only because it wasn't a bowl of chunks like the milder one and the cilantro was less pronounced in flavor and chunkage. (Yea, I hate cilantro, but I won't let it affect my review. Â Unless the place sucks as much as cilantro does.)
When our meals came out, so did a lovely steamer basket with corn tortillas for me. Â And there I was, a stranger in a strange land of foods, it seemed. Â I enjoyed the flavor of the Carne Asada, although found the cut to be very stringy and full of sinew. Â It would have been easier to cut if I the place weren't so dark that I couldn't tell the grain direction of the meat, though. Â I know the flank steak is itself known for chewiness and stringiness, but a good chef would know how to work around that.
And it was sitting next to a pile of Spanish rice, nestled next to my enchilada (which was excellent), and then there was a pile of lettuce with guacamole on top and a big ol pile of refried beans with Chihuahua cheese melted on top and a large roasted Poblano pepper?
Forgive my American ignorance, but what am I supposed to do with this stuff? Â I tore up my tortillas and scooped some of the side dishes into it like a floppy nacho, but something didn't seem right. Â I could almost sense that somewhere hidden from sight were a bunch of waitstaff watching me on CCTV and laughing at me.
Of course, I wouldn't have been able to hear a second of it. Â The place is very loud, and you can barely hold a conversation with someone across the table, especially when the place is packed (which it usually is). Â This place also falls victim to the "random HDTV showing something you can't hear" and we spent a few minutes trying to figure out what the hell show was on before we gave up and it switched to Sportcenter or something.
Everyone talks about margaritas when it comes to Mexican restaurants. Â I think there are much better testaments to the quality of a Mexican establishment than tequila-based frozen drinks - but when you reconsider that their mascot is a stereotypical handlebar-mustachioed Mexican wildly firing pistols into the air, I guess a jumbo peach margarita served from an electric slushie machine in the bar area doesn't detract much from the Mexican authenticity.
As for me, the true testament is in the Flan. Â And while I've said before that it's very hard to ruin a flan, it takes a pretty good flan to stand out above the rest - and Pancho Pistolas served us a glorious custardy flan with luscious caramel sauce and a little maraschino cherry for garnish. Â It was a pleasant end to a large and satisfying meal.
So it's not the most authentic or fancy of all the Mexican restaurants in the area - but it does try to bring a little extra to the table. Â The tortilla chips are far better here than elsewhere in Bridgeport. Â The tortillas themselves seem to have a little more quality to them in general as well. Â I'm not saying I'm never going back to Taco Erendira or Tacqueria San Jose - I'm just saying that then you're looking for a place that's more date-friendly and a nicer sit-down joint (although a crowded one at that), then Pancho Pistolas is the place you're looking for.
If you can manage to figure out what to do with those extra items on your plate... Â Seriously, what do they want from me???
(Feel free to leave me a message if you do know - or you're a Food Network TV executive who wants me to film a pilot episode of that "Fat American Can't Figure Out Foreign Cuisines" show.)
So I teach in Bronzeville and teachers LOVE to eat and drink.  Well, maybe just drink, but we do love to get out and enjoy ourselves!  The teachers I teach with are regulars at Pancho Pistolas  but whenever they decide to go I'm either teaching my side job or at a rehearsal!  Not fair! So, Friday night I was tagging along with my friend that had some shopping to do on the south side and, of course, we got hungry seeing that's what happens when you go shopping!   I wasn't in the mood for burgers, like he was, and we both wanted something cheap and good.  AHA!  The teachers go to Pancho Pistolas!  Problem solved. Â
I loved everything about this place. Â Great ambiance, patio, and an upstairs. Â The margarita was perfect on the rocks.. and yes... with salt please! Â I ordered the chorizo taco plate and it was just what I needed. Â Corn tortillas, chorizo and lettuce. I don't know how, but something this simple is just so good. Â I can't wait to go back again and the next time the teachers say they're going to Pancho Pistolas I'm there!
Pancho's is a great place for dressed up Mexican food (in comparison to the the Tamale Guy) that's close-ish to my place of work. I went there for the first time today and had a reasonably enjoyable time.
At first the Margarita's were too sweet, like they were made from a mix maybe? But after a few sips, who cares? And after a glass they're delicious. :)
We said we'd have 8 people to start... they gave us a table that comfortably sat 6 and crammed in 2 extra chairs. We then heard from another friend that a another person was joining us and tried to move an extra chair over... we were then sort of scolded and told that our table is for 8, if we have more, they can do something then. Okay, whatever... but it is awkward when the 9th person walks in and feels unwelcome because there's nowhere to sit. Let me also say that there was only 1 person at the "bar" and 1 other table of 2 in the entire place... plenty of room. When a 10th friend dropped in they eventually broke down and let us have an extra table... one of the 12 other tables that were open and available at the time.
The 2 types of salsa they give are delicious! A really great and not bland amount of spice but As far as the food goes, it was pretty basic and nothing I would ever crave. It was all pretty dry and not very flavorful. I got 2 vegetarian gorditas that I didn't think were that great but I also don't think it was their specialty. Actually, prior to eating here, I thought gordita's were something made up by the Taco Bell corp... and truthfully, I would have really preferred taco bell. Pancho's tacos looked really good though. I know I'll be back and when I go defo I'll give the taco's a try.
The food isn't expensive but it's not cheap either. I feel like I could have gotten tastier and cheaper food at a mom and pop Mexican food stand but I was out with coworkers/friends and for that, I was happy to be at Panchos for a clean Mexican meal... I don't mean as opposed to dirty, I mean as opposed to sloppy, greasy Mexican food... mmm.
It's good for the convenience and it's proximity to my work, but other than an after work outing, I wouldn't seek it out.
Often times, my barometer for whether a place has good food is how many people are in the joint. Well on this sunny, cold Sunday - Pancho Pistolas was packed- and it was 3:30 in the afternoon!
We grabbed the only open table and the server was quick to get our drink order and to hand out the menus. Warm chips and two kinds of salsa were put down before us (chunky and more of a puree) Both were hot and set my tastebuds up for what was to come. Note that they charge for refills on the chips and salsa which seemed odd to me given that is usually complimentary so know before you go!
We went with both of the server's recos- the steak burrito for my friend and the combo plate for me with steak and pork as my meats.
The food came up quickly. While the burrito was big and filled the plate- that was all there was- a burrito. I get that the rice and beans and "stuff" is on the inside- but the plate looked like it was missing something at least to my eyes that like a bounty of food on the plate.
My combo plate, on the other hand was beautiful in its visual appearance. A pork soft shelled taco with raw onions (hot and spicy) the tostada with steak topped with a dollop of sour cream, and the enchilada? Gone before the server came back to ask us if everything was OK.
As for drinks- they have a full bar- although beware of the margaritas. I don't know if it was just the one I had- but it was STRONG! So strong I switched it up to Mexican beer or I might have been spending the night in Bridgeport.
Service was attentive and friendly (even found out that Sox player Cesar Ramirez frequents the place) the interior warm and welcoming and I hear you can even sit outside in the warm weather.
Lots of Mexican places in the area. This one is an excellent choice if you are looking for slightly more "Americanized Mexican" as this is not a taqueria. But the food is good, the service spot on and the prices reasonable.
Mexican Food..........what does that bring to mind?  Bland beans and rice with some over cooked meet?  Perhaps.  Or does it make you think of fresh ingredients, favor ladden food that tastes as good as it  looks?  Well Pancho's does it all.  This Bridgeport gem (YES!  I'm still exploring the south side...and so should you), is a small, albeit quaint establishment, that does a good job in many areas.  The decor is updated and nice.  Servers are engaging and quick with a recommendation and the food was very good.  I'm giving this 5 stars because as mexican places go in this city....it is the best I've seen to date that DOESN'T break your budget.
With a full drink menu, you can do both the dinner and brunch thing and this particular Sunday they had a bloody mary special, though I was only partaking of beer due to the amount of alcohol I had at the post party for the elite event at Noble Tree last night. *sheepish grin*
My friend and I had chips (along with discussing the issue of charging for more chips after the first basket....see....yelp really does give the 411 on places *wink*) and pepper poppers which were quite good. Â Next we went onto the entrees. Â My friend had a platter dinner and I had the steak burrito, which was recommended by the waiter. Â The meat was a skirt steak and just fantastic.
We were informed by our waiter that even a well known White Sox player publicly states this is one of his favor places. Â Hey...good enough for a million dollar arm, then sure as hell good enough for you........
So as I've been saying for the last several weeks.......if you aren't doing the Southside yet........get on it! And get down to Pancho's....you won't be disappointed.
Great spot in Bridgeport for tasty Mexican food.
It was nice to have an upscale Mexican joint within walking distance of my apartment in Bridgeport. Â The area is getting more restaurants at the moment, but for a long time it had really only had Mitchell's, the Bridgeport Restaurant, Stages and Pancho Pistolas. Â All of these places are great, but there wasn't much business in Bridgeport for a long time (especially since the only grocery store closed). Â
Pancho's has really good burritos and they're insanely humongous. Â I ordered the vegetarian burrito meal once and it was a mistake - there was so much burrito, rice and beans that I could hardly finish any of it. Â It was delicious, though! Â
My friends have all had mixed reviews about the food that they ordered and there's other Mexican restaurants I'd rather go to in the city.  Pancho's is a  bit on the expensive side for a Mexican joint, so I'd rather walk up to the burrito joint at 31st and Halsted for a great, cheap burrito or nachos.  However, it's a great spot for those living nearby.
Panchos!!! Definitely a highlight in Bridgeport and by far the best Mexican food in the area. Â Their margs are strong enough to knock you on your arse after a couple, and I'd like to think I'm not a lightweight, so that makes them a winner in my book.
I've been here countless times for lunch and dinner - I usually go with the enchiladas or taco salad - mmmm. The outside seating is a great option although limited in space, and the 2nd floor is ideal for large groups. While it's not the absolute best Mexican food I've ever had, it's not far behind. Â Street parking usually isn't too bad, and there are meters on 31st.
I came here for a large pick up order last night about 45 minutes before they closed. I ordered the steak taco dinner with cilantro and onion. The beans and rice were well uhhh... ummm... regular old beans and rice; nothing spectacular at all. I was disappointed that my steak was a bit on the dry side.I think that this may be partially due to me ordering so close to closing.
This is a very cozy place, a little on the dark side for some ambiance and the interior looks somewhat worn. Overall a very nice atmosphere. When I got there my order was not yet ready so I sat down to wait and one of the servers gave me some water and asked if I wanted some chips and salsa while I was waiting. Â She definitely went above and beyond what I expected.
I am going to be back to give the food another shot. I think the dry steak may have just been a fluke as they had the potential to be very delicious tacos. I will adjust my review when the time comes.
I am absolutely SICK of my review hiatus so away we go. . .
Pancho, Pancho, Pancho what's not to love? Pretty close to work and pretty tasty. I do not feel it is right to completely and thoroughly judge a Mexican joint without sampling the most important dish - the margarita. Â Since this was a working lunch for me, I will have to go on my fellow diner's opinion that the margarita was "strong." Â Works for me (well, not at work. Â You know what I mean. . .)
The salsa here is hot, hot HOT.  Whew!  For my entree  I went with the steak tacos. The steak was excellent - very lean.  For some reason, they did not include cheese on the tacos but I didn't miss it too much.  The one thing I did not like was the double-wrapped soft taco shell.  I ordered tacos not chalupas!
Pancho's gets my stamp of approval. Â It is cute, clean, friendly and the food checks out. Â I will be back for my 'rita test soon. . .
This is probably one of the few restaurants I will go out of my way to travel to. Â I love the atmosphere and the people watching, and the food is great! Â Go when the weather is nice so you can sit outside. Â Then you can get a great view of all the handsome cops & firemen that frequent this place. Â haha. Â
Love the tomatillo salsa and the chunky tomato/onion/jalepeno salsa that accompanies the complementary chips. Â I am pleased to see they also amped up the heat on that jalepeno salsa. Â When I first started going here it was a bit bland.
I am a big fan of the tacos, so i usually get that along with a horchata (rice drink), but every dinner I have seen come out of the kitchen is huge, fresh, and gorgeous. Â Anything chorizo here is a guaranteed hit.
My one gripe is while the service is wonderful all throughout the meal, the servers have a bad habit of disappearing when it comes time for the check. Â If they would fix that this place would be perfect to me!
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