We were told from our hotel that the owners are from a family of original fisherman on the island and Las Panchas was highly recommended. Casual place with mostly indoor seating that is completely opened up in the front to enjoy the outdoors. We had dinner of guacamole and pescado frito. Fish was very fresh and not fishy at all. Fried perfectly, crisp exterior while meat remained tender. Everything was seasoned well. Portion was large. A small fish order could easily feed 2. There was a downpour during dinner but we stayed dry and comfortable. Prices are on the higher end especially for MX, but for quality it was worth it. We tried coming back but they were either closed or closing due to the rain. read more

The Hotel manager said that if we didn't mind a local / non fancy experience this was hands down the best seafood restaurant in town. She was totally right! The place opens to the street and has a super welcoming vibe. The food was delicious and to be honest not expensive for what it was. We shared the home made, fresh guacamole, lobster tacos and a grilled fish al ajillo. You guessed right we are going back before our trip ends read more

Las Panchas - Pescado al ajillo - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

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Grilled fish and fried fish entrees were delicious! Also the mixed ceviche was on point!!! Agua sandia and kiwi were delicious! read more

Las Panchas - Mixed ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

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Most local and best food so far. Tacos agua de frescas etc. Go for lunch. Try the hot sauces

Highly recommend this place. The food and service is great. I usually order the fish of the day fried. They will give you the sauce of your choice. read more

Las Panchas - Fried Mero with garlic sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

Very good, simple, authentic seafood. We had lobster Al mojo de Ajo, and fish tacos. Lobster was the hit. Fish tacos were a bit more like fish fingers than like fried fish. I'm used to Baja California style, which this was not, but still good. read more

Absolutely loved this place, the fish of the day was as fresh as it gets and cooked just right, the aguachile was delicious and the pulpo al ajillo was like Service was great, bit portions, home made salsa was really good, and reasonable prices! Great experience, can't wait to be back. read more

Las Panchas - Fish of the day - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

One of our favorite restaurants in Holbox. We had shrimp ceviche and grilled Lobster. Both were delicious. It is small and near the beach so always crowded. read more

Las Panchas was probably the best restaurant we tried at the island. The service was great here and that was not the norm, sadly. The food was really good, everything we tried from appetizers to drinks was delicious but the seafood soup was to die for. I could say is the best I've ever had at a restaurant. The fish tacos were incredible fresh and the fish "al ajillo" was unexpectedly different in the best way possible because for some reason it seems that at some point there was a mistake on the word used and what it refers to is to "guajillo" which is a type of chili and not to "ajillo" that's garlic. All the plates were very big portions. read more

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Okay just left here from lunch and we went there since it was next to our hotel and saw the 5 stars review on Yelp. We ordered guacamole, shrimp tacos, chicken tacos, and Skirt steak and beers. Everything was beyond salty. Both shrimp and chicken tacos were deep fried. The skirt steak has a funny texture to it unlike the skirt steak we had the night before at another restaurant which was delicious! Would not recommend the food but the beer was good :-) read more

The food is great. I came back twice while I was in the island I recommend filete al aguillo. It was really good !!! read more

Super surprised how many Hispanics were here, I thought that was a good sign. Nope, some of the worst Mexican food I've ever had.

Their ceviche is so unique and refreshing. I recommend to try it out! So good! I order their signature burger which was good, not super impressed. I would go back for the ceviche. read more

This is a MUST visiting Holbox. My goodness the Diablo Shrimp flavor was phenomenal! Nothing I have ever had before. The shrimp ceviche was amazing and I am usually really picky with how its made. read more

I went to eat here with my girlfriend earlier this week. She said something was off with her soup and stopped eating after a spoonful or two. I should have believed her, but I didn't and instead I ate the shellfish in her soup (not the broth) once I finished my fish with tomato sauce. I have been bedridden since then with the most crippling food poisoning of my life. It's been five days and I still can't eat anything but crackers. Our vacation was ruined and I am in serious pain. I'm calling the restaurant to let them know but just in case, I hope this review helps someone. BTW - in case it makes a difference - I am mexican, who lives in Mexico, so I am constantly exposed to the water etc -- I've never felt anything like this. There's something terribly wrong in that kitchen. read more

Las Panchas served the best fish tacos I had while in Mexico. My girlfriend got the whole fried fish and loved that as well. Everything was extremely fresh and reasonably priced. Would definitely go back the next time we are in Holbox. read more

Las Panchas - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

Did not enjoy my dish and they did not allow ANY variation to menu items. Due to a food allergy (not my choice) that would have been appreciated. Also, asked for a side of cheese and that was denied too. This is the only place on the island where we did not feel welcome and did not have good service. Server consistently Rolled his eyes and was visibly annoyed to be helping us. I finally gave up and didn't order anything and shared with my husband. Pros- the musician playing was very talented and the margarita was good. Definitely will not return, so many other good and friendly restaurants. read more

Very average tacos. I ordered shrimp tacos and they were heavily battered and over cooked. Will not rush back

We had garlic octopus and garlic shrimp. They were so very good and we're thinking of back tomorrow. There seems to be a lot of local residents enjoying their meals here so definitely must be a great place to eat in Holbox! read more

Las Panchas - Garlic octopus - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

This place is sooo delish and authentic. I have eaten here twice so far. The Aguachile is super good and the portions are huge. read more

Las Panchas - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

Just steps from our beachfront hotel, we've already eaten 2 meals at Las Planchas. We've enjoyed ceviche, fish tacos, and grilled shrimp & filleted fish. Customers are a mix of locals and some vacationers, food is fresh, delicious, and authentic. Seating is outdoors under a palapa, at large tables that you sometimes share with other diners when it's busy. read more

Las Panchas - I might be the only customer that ever ordered wine! - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

Great place for cheap lobster in town. Service was fast, lots of local customers( which is always a good sign). We ordered lobster and octopus and seafood saviche mix. Recommend for lunch! read more

Las Panchas - Mexican Near Me - Holbox, ROO

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If you're in Holbox, you should definitely stop by this place! The food here was absolutely amazing! I ordered the ceviche and it was filled with so much flavor. The menu is filled with great options. I can't rave enough about how good the food was, the way they flavor the fish was sooooo good. If there was a way to give more stars I would, I will definitely be returning here when I'm back in Holbox!! read more

Great food! The garlic shrimp are out of this world and the grilled octopus is outstanding. Bring the family and an appetite, the portions are huge. read more

Great place for locals and tourists. Lobster sells out so come early. One of thebest staffs on the isle. Known for great seafood.

Pretty good food. They favor locals for sure. Had to ask for everything twice and wait while others arriving after us were looked after first. read more

This place was great. Excellent ceviche, camarones al mojo de ajo we're very good. I even liked my son's fish fingers. Yum

Recommend by locals we gave it a try, their seafood is outstanding and fairly priced Best lunch we had on the island

Excellent tasty seafood meals at lunch time at reasonable prices. Breakfast with mostly pre-prepared 'antojitos' style food over fried tortilla which I found only decent. We ended going twice at lunch time. The place looks setup for locals not tourists which for us was a good thing. read more

Great place with local cusine. Delicious sea food soup. Highly recommended if you like to experiance local food. The best in Holbox!!!