Hey Putnam Valley..can we all Please show this local Family owned gem in our town some love?? This beautiful, Charming, authentic Mexican Restaurant got off to a bad start by launching right before covid...then bridge construction for 2 years right in front..Since then it has stood strong making Delicious food and remaining a Family friendly establishment. This place is very special and we should be giving it some love!! A great place for a lovely meal or just a nice cocktail. Definitely come check this place out. ENJOY! read more

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Amazing food Pablo and isa were amazing hosts. So sad is so far from me The chips and salsa were delicious The food was very tasty read more

This is a cute place with delicious food and drinks right in my old hometown. Go in and check it out nicely decorated inside with view of stream . Enjoy read more

The people are so welcoming and the food is amazing!! We are here every month! Christmas decoration are awesome with the jalapeños on the tree!! read more

Good food, clean and not super greasy! Great home made guac. Nice staff! We loved Vicki, our server and the ambience. Very festive. We plan to check out the Friday, 7-11? DJ! read more

Upon entry, we were quickly greeted with a smile. Food and drinks were AMAZING. Inexpensive and a clean local restaurant. Highly recommended. We went on a Monday but they have Great Specials on Tuesdays. read more

Great food. Been there twice. Service a little slow tonight as quite busy. Food so good worth the wait. Our favorite Mexican restaurant

Excellent food and service. Very authentic. We don't recommend take out because it just doesn't travel well. I recommend going there for a very good dinner. read more

The food was amazing, it has such great flavor! The service was great, the waiter are easy to communicate with and friendly. The ambiance is amazing, they have karaoke on Friday and it's great, ive heard some great singing haha. I love coming to this place, it always exceeds my expectations read more

Ordered takeout one semi late night after a tea dance with the boys at the pool. I saw on their online ordering that they have family deals so we opted for that. For about $35 you get 3 quesadillas, 3 tacos, 3 burritos, 3 chimichangas and it comes w rice, beans, salsa and chips. Now if you break it down, each of those orders normally would be at least $15 a pop. Once we picked up and sorted it out... holy H, it's a ton of food and so good!!! I would get this again anytime bc it's such a steal and the food was even better prepared and tastier than I expected read more

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Like this place for brunch and came here recently for cinco de Mayo it was ok too crowded waited two hours for food which they muzzled me with tequila shots as I waited So by the time the food came too drunk to eat it Bought it home and someone else enjoyed It read more

Panchos & Gringos - Chorizo burrito brunch - Mexican Near Me - Putnam Valley, New York

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Very good drinks at this local spot near my families home. The place recently opened and it is just getting started. They are located in a pretty isolated area but there are many NYC people living out in these woods. I expect this place to pick up within a few months once people realize what's nice spot it is for a few drinks and some apps. The service was excellent and the people were very friendly. I would have given them 5 stars for the service and the great drinks. However the sauce they served was quite flavorless. It needed some more seasoning and some heat. The app were shared though was pretty good. read more

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First time trying here as we wanted to check out the karaoke on a Friday night. Was confusing trying to figure out where to park. We saw some people outside and asked them and they said to park in the lot across the street. We checked with the owner of the liquor store in the lot and asked if we could park there and he said no problem. We found a table in the center of the restaurant right near the DJ. We ordered our drinks and received them fairly quickly. I ordered a pina colada - huge glass but it was not very thick and it was over-blended for my taste. Great chips and great tasting salsa but it was too watery. Hubby and I both ordered the combination plate with the burrito, chimichanga and quesadilla. The best thing on the plate was the chicken chimichanga. The beef burrito had lettuce in it and there was way too much - hubby said his lettuce was brown and wilted. The cheese quesadilla was a bit over done and too crunchy. The guacamole on the plate had too much lettuce underneath it. We ordered some dessert - I had the flan which was good - hubby had ice cream and it was a large order. Our server was nice and asked often if we needed anything. Took a while for her to clear the table for whatever reason. The karaoke was fun - the DJ was great. All in all may come here again in the future. read more

Panchos & Gringos - Chips, Salsa and a Pina Colada - Mexican Near Me - Putnam Valley, New York

NOPE... NO longer cuts it! I keep trying to occasionally visit here just because its local, near my home and I'd prefer there be a business in there rather than the space sit vacant for eons--like every other space in Putnam Valley. I can't do it anymore though! Between the loud local drunks at the bar (dare I say the patrons too?), the snotty and impatient waitress who is part of the ownership family, or the incredibly sloooow service (when you're the ONLY person there!) doesn't have to be accepted. The menu is about 4x6" so if wear glasses, be sure to bring them or you won't be able to order! read more

Delicious food and great service. This is a wonderful addition to the community. I'm happy to have reliably great food in town. The restaurant itself has good ambiance as well as supremely kind and knowledgable staff. 5 stars. read more

It's beautiful inside and the staff is great. The complimentary salsa seems very fresh and the chips very crispy. My husband got chicken and shrimp fajitas and I got the mole poblano. I made the mistake of being on the fence of getting fajitas and watching his sizzling fajitas come out, so I regretted my order but mine was pretty good too, though I definitely stole some bites and was jealous of his. Took pics of the menu so will be prepared next time, hope they thrive as there is so little in the area and it's a nice place. Edit: went a second time and they were getting busy on a Saturday so that's a good sign :) The salmon tostada is delicious! Definitely recommend. read more

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This new place is staffed and owned by some very nice people. I really hope they do well in the area, and I know there's going to be some growing pains being a new restaurant in a spot that's been through many changes. I think the prices are reasonable and the menu had some great options. (Spelling errors were cute and they left the drinks off the menu but I'm sure this is a learning experience for them!) Food is ok, I'm hoping it will improve in time and I will try them again in the future. I had a dish with three enchiladas and unfortunately my food wasn't hot enough so the cheese didn't melt which seemed a bit odd, but I took most of it home. Will definitely reheat it to the proper temperature. I'm guessing it will be better when it's served hot. Drinks were good and the decor is beautiful, so I really hope the other issues are resolved and they do well on the future read more

Panchos & Gringos - Coconut margarita and strawberry mojito were good. - Mexican Near Me - Putnam Valley, New York

I'm sure that this family business has growing pains like many businesses but the problems I had with my food were just stupid, poorly cooked food, disgusting brown wilted lettuce in my burrito, spoiled flavor and my waitress pretty much ignored us the entire night. Getting a drink or a refill took forever. I would have spent so much more money that night had she cared about her job and took our drink order. It was more important for her to talk non stop with the other staff than do her job.. ahh youth why is it wasted so often. The place could be a little cleaner as there was food on the floor everywhere like if they just had a bus load of kids come in. At the very end just before closing the waitress that ignored us all night made a half hearted attempt to sweep the floor. But you could tell she didn't care as she missed so much of the food and dirt and moved on. Parking well there is no parking, they don't tell you where to park and I'd normally just leave because parking next store is good until it's not and your car gets towed. When I asked wait staff was it safe to park near the liquor store they said I don't know, I then asked where should I park that I won't get a ticket or towed and was told again I don't know. However her face said I just don't care. It's a shame this place has potential and a great karaoke DJ on some nights. I'll give it another try and hope to see it improve. read more

For years, I gave this place my business and not just me but my family and friends. What a mistake. What a rude owner this place has.

We love the authenticity of their food and the wide range of menu items. Everything has always been so tasty and the portions are definitely a great value for the money! read more

I'm so sorry to write this because the people running it are so nice, but the food here is terrible. We were very excited to try it, as there is such a need for good restaurants in the area, but this is so awful, I don't know where to begin. Flavorless & just not good on every level. read more

We had a very disappointing visit to this new restaurant. It's understandable that a new restaurant may have some kinks to work out and should be given the benefit of the doubt, but this place seems to be a wreck. It was just my wife and I and we waited about 45 minutes for our entrees (chicken chimichangas and the poblano salad). The waitress told us there was an issue with the computer system and that's why it was taking so long. I know we're in 2019 but I was not aware that restaurant computers actually cook the food. While we were waiting, the waitress offered us drinks on the house. This was a nice gesture, however my wife is 7 months pregnant so she just asked for her water to be refilled. It was never refilled. Also, we had asked for some paper napkins. The waitress said they didn't have any, they only had cloth napkins. I've never been anywhere that serves food and drink that didn't provide paper napkins on request. When the food arrived, they brought my wife enchiladas. We told them that was wrong and a few minutes later they returned with the salad that she had ordered, sort of. The salad was supposed to have avocado, black beans, roasted corn, and jalapeño. All the salad consisted of was some mixed greens, a very meager amount of black beans, a few onions, about 3 sliced cherry tomatoes and some sliced tortilla strips. The salad was also supposed to be served with a "lemon vinaigrette" on the side which was literally mayonnaise that someone squeezed some lemon juice in to. My chicken chimichanga was very bland, hardly came with any sauce, and as stated in previous reviews, the chicken did not taste like it was of good quality. The one additional star is for good guacamole, even though it costs $12 and they only use one avocado. The complimentary salsa was also fresh. We will not be back, but hope they can turn it around and have some pride in the food they serve. At this rate it likely will suffer the same fate as the previous restaurants that occupied this location. read more

Average at best. Both had Fajita - my steak was ok, little extra moist, but ok. The meat to peppers/onions etc. ratio was not good. They also do not give Rice, beans, or cheese with the Fajita. Wife had the pork fajita which was disappointing. Served with silver dollar sized cuts of pork (was expecting shredded or strips) which would have been ok except many were 100% Fat, and many (most?) others were 75% fat. Not good. Service was good, waitress (Martha) was pleasant and attentive. Everything else was average at best. read more

Panchos & Gringos - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Putnam Valley, New York

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I have some food allergies... they were less than helpful in accommodating... And when we finally had an entree ... the chicken was raw... They were not apologetic nor tried to make it ok ... not the place to go if you have to alter the menu or have any food allergies or sensitivity... read more

I would give them zero stars if I could. Hubby and I decided to order takeout from here last night. Noticed right away that the re-fried beans were too salty. They really tasted like they had been salted twice by accident. Unfortunately they were in or came with most of the food we ordered but I just figured the chef/cook had an off night. The rest of the food was okay, nothing memorable... until both my husband and I woke up with stomach aches in the middle of the night. I kid you not we each went to the bathroom at least 7-8 times today. They either used bad meat or didn't clean their hands or something. I have not had such violent food poisoning in years. Please avoid this place at all costs. I hope they get a visit from the health inspector soon because something is not right. PLEASE DON'T EAT HERE IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!! I will never forget how terrible I felt after eating their food. Almost went to urgent care. read more

Great service and food... My only complaint is that we could have had a little more heat in our nachos

Great food and amazing drinks. The salsa is delicious and fresh and the guacamole is amazing. Our waitress was so sweet too!!! Love going there! We have been 4 times already. Really hoping for karaoke on friday nights and Mariachi singers!!! Thanks! read more

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A fantastic addition to the Put Valley neighborhood. The staff is super friendly and helpful - always willing to make suggestions on your selection. Great array of tequila. Tap lines are clean and cold, unlike prior restaurants here. The food is very good, with generous portions. We will continue to patron this place! read more

Panchos & Gringos - Mexican Near Me - Putnam Valley, New York

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Great food. Their salsa and guacamole were amazing. Will eat again when I am back in New York

By far the best Mexican restaurant I've been too. Food is fantastic. Margaritas are fantastic. Service is great. this is a go to restaurant for date night with my boyfriend. Highly recommend! read more

Went again on 10/24 (better late than never) and was NOT disappointed! Even better than the first time. Fried avocados... who knew? They were delicious and so was the chicken empanada appetizer. Different main dishes this time and both were very good. read more

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the staff are always welcoming and friendly. I order out and dine in and can't say I have not liked a meal. service is quick and attentive. they have awesome family dinners you can order at affordable rates and delicious. The place may not be fancy but it certainly is not a hole in the wall. The building has been there for decades along the stream and updated over the years as a long time resident of the area. They have karaoke on Friday evenings. give them a try read more

Best margaritas around! I've been here a few times now and always find myself looking forward to the margaritas. The staff is friendly, and clearly working hard to make the restaurant good. Entrees are good, and I'm very happy to have them in the neighborhood. Love the beef enchiladas, and have to sit on my hands to not eat too many of their crispy fresh chips. The salsa is ok, but the guacamole is what I'd recommend. read more

My husband and I have lived in Putnam Valley for two years, and have seen the tavern at the crossroads change hands twice already. We were sorry to see the other two owners go, but SO HAPPY to have a place with a delicious Mexican food menu right down the road! We had dinner there on Wednesday night, and everything was great, from the very friendly service to the cold bottles of Modelo Negra to the excellent food. (We had the tortilla soup and enchiladas.) Everything was fresh and had great flavor. We will definitely be back . . . often! read more

Just tried this restaurant and love it. It is real authentic Mexican food. The service was good, not long wait for our dinner, the staff is warm & welcoming. Food and margaritas were excellent! Will definitely be going back. read more

Authentic, my foot. Did you ever eat Mexican food in San Diego? This is just a nonsense place. Save yourself some money and go to Taco Bell. I ordered it on Grubhub. The food came two hours late. Taco was soggy. No lettuce, tomato, sour cream or cheese. The pork was like the worst cut of meat. No flavor. Once before I got the salad that was supposed to have black beans and roasted corn. There were like three beans and five kernels of corn. The place is pathetic. They don't even use garnishes. They are about serving the cheapest junk they can get away with serving. They don't even include chips and salsa with your order. That's how desperate they appear to be about cheesing on the ingredients. I called them and complained. The woman was like "Oh well..." Far as I'm concerned, this location is a jinx anyway. No restaurant ever lasts there. So oh well...another one bites the dust read more

This was my 2nd time at this place. Ordered the skinny margarita, guac, and shrimp fajitas. Margarita was excellent, guac was made fresh next to the table, and the shrimp fajita was great. Will def come back :) read more

Really good homemade Mexican food. I was pleasantly surprised. The service was also great! This is a family operated restaurant. The recipes are from the owner and you can taste it. Really well seasoned food. Definitely try the Enchiladas Mole. read more

This is a brand new restaurant in small town in a spot that over the years has been many many different restaurants. None that did very well. Went with a group of ladies. We started with margaritas which were very good. Then shared two appetizers fried avocado and taquitos. Both were really tasty. My entree a combo of chicken burritos chicken taco and cheese enchiladas was ok. A little bland. One of the ladies in our group ordered one of the salads. It was supposed to have black beans corn and avocado in the salad. When it cameos had a couple of pieces of avocado and several black beans and no corn When we asked the waitress about it she had no knowledge of what was supposed to be in the salad and needed to read the menu. When she asked the manager or the chef they said they ran out of corn! Didn't offer a substitute or didn't offer another entree choice. We did enjoy the churro's that we ordered for dessert. I do think since it's a new restaurant and they were hoping to encourage customers it would have been nice if they offered to take the dessert off the bill. We spend over $200. The service was good but a little overbearing at times. Restaurant was decorated nicely and very clean. Parking is awful! There are a couple of spots right in front of the restaurant. The other place to park is across the street. read more

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I took my lovely wife for a very light dinner there and we had a wonderful evening. Was it perfect? Of course not, no place is, and certainly not a brand new place like this but it was very enjoyable none the less. My wife is very, very fussy when it comes to food, so we purposely only tried a couple of things as I assumed she would hate it, but she did not. She didn't care for the appetizer, so I took that home and will be having that for lunch today. 　 But she loved the "Enchiladas Tres Marias" -- 3 enchiladas (chicken, beef and cheese), each topped with a different sauce. I figured this dish would give us a good overview of their strengths and weaknesses. There had been some discussion in a prior post about the quality of the chicken. The chicken enchiladas was the best of the three, so we must all take many of these posts with a grain of salt. One person's bad experience may very well be the rare exception and NOT THE RULE. We love spice, and while in many cases the delicate seasoning suited the food, in other cases I required MORE HEAT, so I asked for a hotter salsa and was told NO... But the 2nd server who was much more experienced than the first said, NO PROBLEM, and then quickly returned with some delicious FRESHLY PREPARED "Hot Sauce" to add to their fresh but rather mild salsa. For me at least the "Hot Sauce" made all the difference. Owners and Servers are not mind readers so if you want something, let them know, and if the first person can't help you, ask to speak to someone else. They are still finding there way, and as I mentioned one of the servers still seemed a bit lost. The drinks were good. We just enjoyed chilled shots of tequila, but the bartender was patient with me, and they provided a nice selection to choose from. We had been warned about the quality of their water, when they first opened. They may have corrected this problem since the earlier posts, but to be on the safe side we brought in our own bottled water, and they provided extra empty glasses for them. The music was at the right level, it provided a nice background but didn't impede our conversation. The place was spotless, and cool, what a nice change from prior years! I look forward to trying more things from their menu in the future. We will be back. What a great addition to Putnam Valley, I hope they enjoy many years to come in our community. I found their menu online, so I'm providing the link to it here. Hope this helps! https://www.panchosgringosrest.com/#/ read more