These tacos are packed with flavor! Tried almost every meat type and the mushroom special. All excellent. Barbacoa was probably my favorite. Staff was super accommodating to my wife's dairy and night shade allergies as well. Vibe was quirky and fun. Good music. Great outdoor seating. Super friendly and again very accommodating staff. read more

Sad news I used to go here with my family all the time because they had a bunch of vegetarian taco options now they literally have nothing if you're a vegetarian or vegan don't go here anymore so sad read more

Great quick lunch! We were able to order quickly at the counter and then find a place to eat out on the patio for our large group. The food came quickly and was all delicious. We tried four different tacos - all amazing, and a sidebof rice and beans that was so flavorful and large it could have been a meal itself! read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Looking for some post hike chow, we were traveling back into Bend and oh my my what caught my eye but El Sancho. I quickly turned left to check out this busy taco shop. Loved that all the food is homemade including the tortillas. We ordered the carne asada and chipotle tacos along with an order of eloté. We could not have been more pleased. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and we grabbed a table under a big tree. The menu offers some great selections. I was tempted to try the chilaquiles but tacos always get me. Carmen's Famous Tortilla Soup looked really tasty as well, so it looks like I have a reason to return. Alcohol including tequila is also served along with refreshing aqua frescos. Our food came out fairly quickly and it was hot and ready to eat. Tacos were juicy and the eloté although not the best I have ever had still provided good flavor. Location is easy to find although parking was tight. Perhaps it was the time of day we came and it was a weekend. Service was quick and efficient. Ambiance was perfectly beautiful sitting amongst the trees. I would recommend should you find yourself in Bend stopping here for a little bit of Mexico! read more

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El Sancho is a super casual mexican joint with the best tacos in Bend. We sat at a picnic table under a tree and thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks. Speaking of the drinks... killer margaritas. They look small but really pack a punch! My favorite menu items were the chicken tacos and shrimp tacos. Highly recommend for a casual lunch or dinner. read more

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We stopped here for dinner after a long drive, and these tacos really hit the spot! I was thrilled that everything on the menu was gluten-free. I ordered the veggie, fried shrimp, and grilled mahi-mahi tacos. The flavors were good, though I would have preferred more spice. I ended up adding a lot of hot sauce. We also tried the Sancho salad, which was surprisingly delicious! I really appreciated the large menu selection and affordable prices. The outdoor seating is great, the food came out quickly, and the staff was very friendly. My only complaint is that the chicken tacos couldn't be made dairy-free. read more

El Sancho is one of the best places in Bend. Authentic Mexican food. Busy in the summer and worth the wait. Plenty of seating outside. This is our go to place when visiting Bend. Tacos are filling and delicious. Try them out on the Westside or the East side. read more

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The chilaquiles were pretty tasty and sizable portion. I liked the drink selection too, though was bummed at only canned or bottled drinks. One of my companions and I both had some indigestion afterwards, but overall the flavor and pricing seemed alright. The server was very helpful and this place gets you in and out quickly, which was very necessary for our party. Ambiance is quirky, bright, and fun. Seems like more of a summer hangout? Limited indoor seating, especially for larger groups. read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Had a lovely lunch w/ friends at El Sancho! We shared chips and guac (delicious - the chips were nicely seasoned/salted), and I got 3 tacos (chicken, chorizo, and beef) along with a passion fruit limonada. Everything was flavorful and delicious, and the outdoor seating area is lovely on a nice day. Very casual vibes, and you bus your stuff yourself, and a perfect lunch! read more

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Always outstanding! We come every summer! Shrimp, carne asada and potato poblano plus delicious chips and salsa are this year's fav. Shoutout to the staff for being thoughtful of my family member in a wheelchair. read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Family taco lunch - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Just completed 11 hour drive from Salt Lake City and wanted something delicious. We've enjoyed El Sancho Taco Shop in past so stopped for take out. Line was long but efficient. The shrimp taco was sublime. Dog friendly patio read more

We came here at the recommendation of a friend who lives in Bend and she couldn't have been more on point with this one! We were there for their awesome happy hour, tacos are three dollars and certain margaritas are discounted to $7.50. Being from San Diego we're pretty selective about our Mexican food choices but these tacos were legit really delicious!! I had a bite of the Carne Asada tacos my husband had ordered, nice firm chunks of beef and delicious seasoning. The Carnitas tacos I ordered were so good I normally only would eat one or two at the most but I ended up ordering a third taco. The chips and salsa are also on the happy hour menu for two bucks, the chips are homemade as well as the salsa you just can't beat that deal :-) also the staff here was outstanding and friendly great service a fun and funky atmosphere hands-down a winner in our book. We're from San Diego so we're pretty picky about our Mexican food choices and so glad that we were guided to this local gem. read more

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Food: 4.5 mics Service: 4.5 mics Ambiance: 4 mice Food: Tacos were bombastically delicious. I had carnitas, mahi and Oaxaca and chilis. All excellent. I would have done all Oaxaca and chilis, it was so good. Service: Walk up to order window and the person at the window was very friendly and helpful. Nothing over the top but certainly Bend friendly. Ambience: Hole in the wall status. Definitely a cool little joint for lunch to meet up with friends and family. When in Bend...come thru. read more

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YUM!! great vegetarian and mahi fish tacos! We love the ambiance with seating outside and fresh salsas! You order at the counter then take a seat. read more

This place is awesome! So many selections to choose from. Never disappoints no matter what we order.. read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Oh boy !!! What a joint. It was everything I could dream of and more. I'm giving this five star review because there was one worker named ERICA who was so nice and took care of what ever we needed. She had a wonderful friendly personality and made my dinning experience top notch. Thanks again Erica ! read more

This restaurant is literally one of my favorite places to eat every time we are in Bend. The service is super fast, their tacos are FIRE, and their margaritas sooo tasty - the mango margarita is a personal fave. There is not a whole lot of seating but every spot has been filled every time I go! read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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El Sancho! I always give 2 tries before I review a place. First time, el sancho had the best service ever! Lady at the front counter on a Saturday night (September 28 to be exact) was so awesome. Friendly and inviting etc. gave us tons of extra sauce and her recommendations were awesome. Food was a solid 4 star. Not the best Mexican food in Bend, but definitely not bad.. tacos were something we'd try again! 2nd time was a little different experience. The staff was pulled straight out of Portlandia, everything seemed like a huge ask and everyone working there just seemed angry, customer service was atrocious. Tacos were still on par with the last time though. I think we will just be trying this place on Saturdays from now on (given that is when the First Lady we encountered is working.. pissed I can't remember her name!) Overall el sancho definitely isn't the best Mexican food in bend (at least authentic Mexican food.. that belongs to El Taquero) but they are good and somewhere I'd recommend trying. read more

Whenever I'm in Bend this is a must stop. I travel once or twice a year and always look forward to stopping. Food is great. Service on point and location is dope. Sometimes you have a wait but you'll get over it. It's tacos. read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

I've pretty much had it with this place. We've had multiple groups order after us and we have waited over 30 min to get a couple of tacos.

I visited El Sancho during my 24hr stay in Bend and loved their drinks and food. The casual outdoor vibe was perfect for a warm afternoon bike ride and the margaritas hit the spot. The service was quick and all of the tacos were tasty. I enjoyed the variety of options and would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick bite near the river and awesome breweries! read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Yummy tacos, but the wait was long and the portions are a tad small. The price point is ok, but there are definitely more authentic options out there. read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Best tacos and rice and beans bowl ever! And the margaritas are made with freshly squeezed fruit! Outstanding!

Visiting Bend, we decided to try this place and ended up eating here 3 times in 2 days. Amazing food! Oaxacan cheese and green chile tacos are like crack. Shrimp tacos and mahi mahi tacos also very good. We also enjoyed the shrimp mango ceviche and the plantains. Aquas Fresca very good too. Price is very reasonable service is excellent. read more

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Love the carnitas tacos here! New to Bend and this spot came highly recommended by a friend. Stopped by for dinner and was amazed by the tacos here. Definitely a gem for tacos in Bend. read more

My gf and I are fully vaccinated so for Spring Break we drove down to Bend and there is a lot of good food there but this was easily our favorite spot! I am pretty sure this is the location we went to but honestly it does not matter as I'm sure all of their locations are amazing since we originally tried their taco shack at Crux and loved that so much that when we were driving by this location we decided to come again. The highlights are definitely the barbacoa and carnitas. We tried a lot of their tacos but those were the two that were the best because of their spice and flavor. I honestly do not think you can go wrong with anything here but if you come make sure you order at least one of each of those as they were both delicious and better than what you will find at most other places. Affordable and delicious so if in Bend this is a must try. read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Very Mid. Staff was nice. Food was mediocre. Vibes were fine. Wouldn't recommend. Long wait, disappointing and overpriced:( read more

Somehow, I started writing a draft with a new review, and couldn't back out of it, so I'm just going to elaborate further come original review, now that we've come back two more times (in the same weekend; don't judge!) "People in Bend are mad for their tacos", said a local who we befriended at our previous stop, and who recommended we wander down to El Sancho, since we were walking through Drake Park anyway. We heeded his sage advice, and did not regret it. On our original visit: The Mahi Mahii taco(s) with lots of guac is probably the second best I've ever had, outside of the Richmond Night Market in Vancouver BC. We also partook of the Fried Shrimp taco, the Carne Asada, chicharonnes, a Pina Colada and a Pineapple Serrano cocktail. Sitting outside on a small picnic table on Galveston, with a warm breeze and tasty tacos, enjoying the warm sun (and fleeing the oppressive rain back in Portland) was the perfect early summer escape. This time around, we came on back-to-back days, to explore additional menu options (Potato and Poblano taco? Sign. Me. Up!) and everything we had was incredible! How much mahi-mahi was consumed again, and several fantastic drinks, such as the Hurricane and the Passionfruit margarita. True to form, just like last year: El Sancho has a solid system for keeping customers safe durind COVID-19. You queue up to a place your order, and they assign you a table, making sure to respect social distancing rules. Combine that with awesome food and perfect weather, and it's easy to understand why Benders (?) go mad for their tacos. El Sancho has become then absolutely must stop upon every visit in Bend, and apparently, a more-than-once stop! Thanks (again and AGAIN), Random Local Guy! read more

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Food, atmosphere, full bar and great wait stall! What more can you ask for? The line is worth the wait

My favorite spot for tacos all year round. Service can be a little slow but it's worth it. Only reason it's 4 and not 5 stars is it's a tad expensive. Best tacos in town! read more

We visit the Bend area a few times a year. Never miss El Sancho! We love their tacos (especially lengua and shrimp) and we split a side of beans & rice w fried eggs on top. The El Camino margarita is our go to beverage. Per their staff at their Galveston location, we understand that the Dekalb location will be making their debut return in early summer. Yay! read more

One of our favorite spots to visit in Bend. We love the seasonal margaritas, fried plantains, and the mango shrimp ceviche. Great location and service. read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Mango Shrimp Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Parking could be difficult if place is busy-outdoor seating comfortable- ordered chips and salsa- chips average but salsa very good. Also had chicken and beef tacos- meat was good and portions were above average. Good portion rice/beans/cheese on the side. Overall-solid but not exemplary- may go again but would not seek out read more

Yumm. We are regulars there. Great food, nice hangout, friendly. Recommend for awesome tacos!

Came here post south sister hike on a Friday. Line was long but moved at a good pace. Order first (there's a separate line for those not dining there), you then get shuffled to a waiting area and then they will seat you once the next table is available. We didn't wait long before to get seated nor to receive our food. Friendly staff who were managing the flow of customers well. Now for the food. So many good taco options but limited myself to 4, which I barely could finish. All were delicious as was the guac and chips. Certainly would return to try more if I'm in the area. read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Assortment of tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

There was a great selection of taco flavors. We called for an order ahead and they were ready within 5-10 minutes. The mahi mahi tacos were great, flavorful and well seasoned. The carnitas was great, with a tiny kick of heat and great flavor. The tortillas held up well. The order came with cut up lime and slices of radishes. Very reasonably priced and delicious. Would definitely return. They have outdoor seating with heaters and limited indoor seating. Staff was friendly and everyone was appropriately masked. read more

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I loved the fact that their tortillas were homemade and fresh. We ordered carne asada, shrimp, barbacoa, and carnitas tacos. The shrimp was probably my favorite. We also ordered a Gordita with carnitas. The food was good but honestly, I love a street taco with meat, onion, and cilantro the best. I wish they had a better salsa for the tacos. They have a store bought one in a green bottle but it had a very weird flavor to me so I didn't want to ruin my taco with it. Definitely would recommend to my white friends! read more

This is a quirky fun delicious restaurant. It usually has a line, but if you order online it is pretty quick and on time to get food. Best PNW Mexican I've tasted. Friendly staff. read more

If you love spice and amazing service and vegan options this is the place for you! Veggie Gordito read more

El Sancho Taco Shop- Westside - Mexican Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Very disappointing. Everything I had was greasy (I was literally using multiple napkins to sop up the oil) and only ate some of it because I needed something in my stomach. My companion had the Oxaca cheese taco and said it was just okay. The polano and potato tacos were just terrible (I have had so many better in other restaurants). It was like someone put greasy fried potatoes inside a limp tortilla (no double tortilla) with a few strips of poblano (not cooked) on top. No salsa!!! The fried plantains were super oily and we could not finish them. Dipping sauce was non-descript. The salsa thing really bugs me - if you wanted salsa on the side (since it was not provided with any of the tacos) it is $2 extra - and it you wanted spicy salsa it appeared to be another $2 (the sign said 'Spicy condiments $2')! I have been eating Mexican, Tex-Mex, South/Central American food for many decades - no one ever charges for the salsa. Chips were a bit stale. Guamole was fine but the not much of it. Staff was moderately friendly. They were rushing around so not much time for pleasant interactions. Definitely will not return. read more