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    Pancheros Mexican Grill - Wallingford

    3.9 (94 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jamie N.

    i definitely want to start this off but giving a shout out to the workers - they were beyond kind and mindful, ensuring that i had everything i needed, asking how my day was etc, it put a smile on my face! i ordered my bowl online and i thought it was pretty good but could've been a bit warmer. it did have good flavor, the steak was tender, and it was a good size! however, i got black beans with it and it was definitely not strained or tossed because i had a ton of juice in the bowl! the queso was good too but a little too thick - i would still come back again

    Quesabirria, Steak Burrito, Queso

    So yummy and delicious, super clean inside, and very friendly staff! Much better than chipotle, HUGEEE burrito and quesabirria. Amazing queso. Love Pancheros!!

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    Jason P.

    My wife and I were looking for a quick dinner with an outside dining option near her car service appointment in Wallingford. I remembered that there was a Yelp Elite event that I missed at nearby Pancheros. Pancheros is essentially an assembly line style burrito, taco and bowl place. You pick your style, your proteins and toppings, and they make it for you. I chose a burrito with pork carnitas and toppings such as pinto beans, queso, corn, pico, peppers and onions. They seemed to press the tortilla on the spot and it was soft and a step up from normal. The filling was good and felt healthier than many places we could have chosen for a quick dinner. My wife also liked her tofu bowl. The Guac, salsa and blue chips were good too. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. The decor was modern and stylish for a fast casual. Four Stars

    Sharon A.

    Very disappointing chicken and black bean salad. Almost no lettuce or veggies. Not worth the cost.

    Chicken Quesadilla with black beans and grilled veggies. Sooo good!!!
    Tanya S.

    If you like a freshly pressed tortilla made in front of you as you order then you definitely should stop by Pancheros Mexican Grill in Wallingford! The service was impeccable! As soon as I walked up to the counter to place my order, I was looking up at the menu and I was kindly redirected to a human that assured me he would walk me through my order, without having to look at the menu. I'm a sucker for great service!!! I ordered the Chicken Quesadilla with black beans and grilled veggies and queso and sour cream. My fiancé ordered the Chicken and Steak Rice bowl, loaded!! He said it was great! We will definitely be back for a burrito!

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    Matthew L.

    Pancheros Mexican Grill is a chain of fast casual Tex Mex restaurants that was founded in 1992. The chain was founded by Rodney Anderson. I recently attended a Yelp Connecticut Elite event at the location in Wallingford, Connecticut (which happens to be the closest location to me). This location opened in April 2007 and is owned by the Mesite Family of restaurateurs (who have owned several different restaurant properties in the area for over 60 years). Pancheros' goal is to offer consumers various meals made from fresh ingredients at reasonable prices. All items are made fresh on the premises. At the end of the day, all leftover items are thrown out; they don't even have a freezer to put them in. At this special Elite event, all attending Yelp Elite members were treated to their choice of meal (burrito, burrito bowl, tacos or quesadilla) with a side of blue corn chips, fresh queso dip, and a fountain beverage. I decided to go with a Steak Burrito. All of the ingredients tasted very fresh, especially the fresh-pressed tortilla. The blue corn chips with the homemade queso were also excellent. Aside from the food, I enjoyed meeting all of the other friendly Elite members. Overall, I really enjoyed my food at Pancheros and I would definitely go back. Thank you to Yelp Connecticut and the Wallingford location of Pancheros Mexican Grill for making this happen!

    Jan B.

    I had a delicious dinner tonight at Pancheros Mexican Grill. Everything was very fresh and delicious. I was really happy that it wasn't at all spicy. I am not able to handle spice. I had the chicken burrito with all the fixings. Blue chips and guacamole which was very fresh. And a fountain drink. The owner and manager were very kind and friendly. And of course Alex was awesome !! Cannot wait to go back. :)

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    Jen B.

    I LOVE that they press them fresh, but I went with a burrito bowl today with steak. The chips were a little salty for my taste but it is impossible to make everyone happy. Overall, delicious as always! Robert the owner and the manager Ty were amazing as well! I will always recommend this place over other chains! They have a decent sized seating area inside and I never noticed the little patio on the side! They even have heat lamps! They are the best!

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    Madison M.

    First off...I love Pancheros!!! I've never been to another location, but I've been coming to this one for years. My daughters are six and they had to be maybe one when my friend and I first came here. We've been regulars ever since. When I suggest Pancheros for dinner my girls are always extatic! The food is consistently fresh and healthier than normal for a to-go quick service Mexican restaurant. While the freshly pressed tortilla is a plus, my absolute go to is the bowl! Depending on the server sometimes you'll get HUGE helpings, and in general you always get more in a bowl. The carnitas is delicious, and I love that they offer a little cilantro on top. They will even mix both kinds of beans or multiple kinds of meat for no extra charge. I've also always had wonderful service here! One gentleman in particular has been there for years and is just so nice! Always has a smile on his face and offers a warm reception...I will be sure to get his name and update this review! One point I will make is that some of the negative reviews are regarding online orders. I cannot speak to this because I always go in and order. It's honestly very fast, so to me it doesn't matter. I plan to continue to be a regular here for a long while!

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    Love this places! The staff is always friendly and the food is great. I highly recommend this place.

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    Way better than chipotle, six time coming here most likely to come back. Amazing food

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    Excellent place to go , the food is good and so tasty, the manager and staff at Pancheros are very nice and friendly , very clean place

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