Great food and pick with avocado No wine or Margaritas…read morethough they do have beer The wait staff is top notch

Popped in here this early Saturday evening craving a bite of authentic chips and salsa and a drink…read morecause it's hot in East Texas today yall! Lol - this place didn't disappoint. They had great homemade salsa, pico de gallo , and GUAC! I also ordered the entree with the Monterey poblano dinner stuffed with savory pepper jack cheese and ground beef , served with rice and refied beans! So simple , yet so yummy! Service was very nice and attentive. Not much to fuss about as far as ambience, but this ain't that kinda place. ! I'll be back !

2 FREE MARGS PER PERSON!!!! Wow! Great food... we got the…read moreFajitas and Beef enchiladas... the Fajitas were great and the portions were massive! 2 margs for me and my date, a Fajita platter and an Enchilada platter all for 40 bucks?!?!?? Crazy good

This place is pretty amazing. We saw this place was recommended for their food so we had to stop…read morein. We were seated right away, immediately we were given chips and salsa and then got our orders in. We were expecting a wait but our food came out pretty fast. The food was really good. I had the carne asada that comes out on a sizzling skillet with sauted onions. You also get a side plate with everything to put on it and a plate of beans an rice. It's a good amount of food and well priced too.

Food was not very flavorful compared to what I am used to with Tex-Mex. Service was fair, not…read moreexcellent. Menu is huge, but that might not be a plus as it's a lot for a kitchen to contend with. Ambience is cool. A historic downtown building.

Today was our first time trying Papi's and WOW. The service was unbelievably great. We received our…read morefood in record time and it was piping hot. We must have just beat the lunch crowd because it started filling up fast as we were leaving. My only complaint is that the queso was pretty watery and thin, but everything else was great. We had the mixed grill, beef fajita chimichanga, and the grande with cheese enchiladas. Will definitely be back!

We went with a large group and the service was expected slow due to the large number of people. The…read morefood was very tasty - my wife and I had fajitas and my daughter ate enchiladas. We noticed a few cleanliness issues, which is why they didn't get the full 5 stars, but nothing so serious to keep us from coming back again.

Food is usually decent but the staff tends to have a disdain of their job…read more Watch out for the little bartender who will overcharge on one occasion and not mix what was ordered on another. When asked why? He just smiled like eff off. Lost my company's business for a fact.

Tacos Dona Pancha is a fantastic local hot spot. They have perfected their salsa blend and in…read moreTexas, you can always judge the quality of the food by the salsa, and Tacos Dona Pancha knows their stuff! The carne guisada is fantastic, with huge chunks of tender slow-cooked beef cooked to perfection. The tortillas are homemade and among the best you can find, but the star of the show is the barbacoa. It's seasoned and cooked perfectly and not greasy. Prices are very reasonable and the tacos are next level. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Don't miss out on this Nacogdoches All-Star!

Ok - I saw the reviews on Yelp and followed directions to Tacos Dona Pancha - and then I thought I…read moream not sure I want to eat here! Read the reviews again and walked up and ordered - enchiladas- food came quickly and I drove back to my hotel. Food was excellent and came with a spicy green pepper sauce. Good value - big box of food for $10.00 Happy :)

Passing through and saw this restaurant. Buffet style for lunch. Absolutely delicious!read more

My favorite buffet in Nacogdoches! All you can eat of authentic Mexican home cooking! Need I say…read moremore?

The food is great and the staff was very nice and attentive. I will definitely be back when in the…read morearea. If your near swing by and check it out.

Some of the best authentic Mexican food in Nac! The food is hot and so delicious. We were initially…read morethrown off by the outside but we def will be coming back. Food was so fresh and tasty!!!!! If you're skeptical about eating inside, do yourself a service and just try the food! It will not disappoint!

I am extremely concerned about an incident that occurred on the night of April 11, 2026. An…read moreemployee suffered a serious fall that appeared to result in a dislocated knee, requiring emergency medical assistance. She was in obvious and severe pain as paramedics responded. During this time, the manager on duty repeatedly attempted to pressure the injured employee into signing a form, even going so far as to present it to her while she was in distress and later while she was on the gurney. Despite paramedics instructing the manager to stop, these attempts continued. This behavior was highly inappropriate, lacked compassion, and raised serious ethical concerns. The manager's actions demonstrated a troubling disregard for the well-being of the employee during a medical emergency. No individual in such a condition should be asked to complete paperwork under pressure. If a member of my own family were treated in this manner, I would seriously consider escalating the matter to the appropriate regulatory agencies and seeking legal counsel. I urge your organization to review this incident thoroughly and take appropriate action to ensure that employees are treated with care, dignity, and respect--especially in emergency situations.

Came in 30 min before close and was literally the best service ever. They were so sweet and…read morefriendly and our food came out so quick.

We've been here a few times, and the food has always been on point. There are several spacious…read moredining rooms to accommodate large parties, and the bar gets their drinks out quickly. Sometimes the food is a little slow, and that's what kept them from getting 5 stars. I'll try them again soon, and if the service has improved then I'll come back and update the review.

The restaurant was kinda quiet for a Friday night. The service was great. The food was really good…read more The salsa was warm and you could taste the flavor in it. We will definitely go back