This place used to be alot better last 2-3 visits the staff and food was really lousy. Store bought corn tortilla chips and salsa. Subpar enchiladas. Refried beans and rice no flavor. The fajitas for two was horrible. Like out of a can. No joke. Expensive meal too i could have made better food at home. The glasses are worn flaking off. The owners just listed MLS#19454421 this restaurant for sale on the market $435,000 read more

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Got my order wrong, lacked taste. Service was quick and friendly. Would not stop again.

The food is wonderful! The staff is professional and pleasant... the bartenders are outstanding!! My meals and drinks are always excellent.

First I'd like to say the employees here are always very nice. I'm writing to complain about their online menu prices. Wish they would update the prices. Today I called in order for pickup. Item price was $11.25. I was charged $15.25. I'm aware there's an extra charge of .50 I believe for takeout. But the tab was $4.00 more than the website prices . It can't be that difficult to update their website. read more

Used to be our favorite Mexican restaurant, but no longer. Last two times the food was terrible! I wasn't real hungry, so just ordered a shredded beef taco. It was $6 for a tiny corn tortilla shell folded over and "filled" with dried, used, fatty, burnt ground beef--like they scraped the grill that had burgers on it all day, a little lettuce and 4 tiny pieces of tomato. Ended up getting sick from the beef and I didn't and couldn't eat more than 1/2 of the tiny thing. Seriously, it was the grossest ever. Will never go back. And my husband had shredded beef burrito which was so dry he kept coughing and didn't and couldn't finish it either. He didn't get sick, but regretted his choice. And the waitress was the one who recommended it. She must have been told to push beef that day.... Sorry now that we didn't take pictures to share. Like I said, we are sad about it because it used to be so good, but we will never go back again. One more thing you should know. They have a program where they punch in your phone the amount of your purchase and you work toward points for free or money off meals. Three out of five times the waitresses did not know how to do it or were too busy to do it and so they put our phone number on the back of the ticket they turn in when we pay. We never got credit for those meals and told the manager-- could not have cared any less. What a rip off. read more

I only ordered the chile relleno. It was ok. Nothing to write home about. If average was a dish...

Great service and delicious food. Stopped on our way down the coast to California from Newport, the peach daiquiri was the best I've ever had anywhere. The restaurant was very clean and well kept inside, the bathrooms too. read more

Love, love Pancho's!! Servers are awesome and their lunch menu is the best deal in town!! My favorite is the chile relleno which I have every time I go as it's the best I've ever had! Now I've even taken to order a to go order of the relleno so I can have it the next day. Otherwise, I keep thinking about how good it is and have to drive the 30 miles ASAP to go back!! No doubt about it, Pancho's is the best in town!! read more

I was in the area visiting family and we came in for lunch on St. Paddy's Day. I know, Mexican food on this day seems odd but it was just right! We were seated promptly in a kind of back room with more privacy. Ordered drinks and the service was great! Extensive menu with lunch specials and many tempting choices. We had a pork burrito that would have been enough for 2 and a combo plate. What I noticed when I finished my ground beef taco was the absence of any grease on the plate. Great choice for fresh and delicious food here. My family members who live nearby have been several times and I can't wait for my next visit!! read more

Pancho's - Enchilada and taco - Mexican Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

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Bliss, pure bliss! After taking my first sip of my frozen margarita, it almost brought a tear to my eye. They aren't using pre-made mix, you taste the fresh lime juice and they go down so easily they can be dangerous. Absolutely the best margarita i have ever had. Not to be outdone, the food was just outstanding. I decided to go with the Tacos de Camaron with prawns and let me tell you, I could eat those every day. This place may have changed my "if you had to eat one dish for the rest of your life" pick, it was that good. If you stop by here get something with seafood and get a frozen margarita, you'll thank me later. read more

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Clean restaurant, excellent food and good service. We ordered the prawn burrito and fajita style tacos. Food was delicious and hot and portions were generous. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Pancho's - Excellent food - Mexican Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

I was not expecting much from this place, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I was torn between the green enchiladas, and the chile verde, and the waitress recommended that the Chile verde. The pork was tender and delicious, and the rice and beans were perfectly done. The only thing lacking were the chips and salsa, which were both pretty bland. But I would be back regularly if I lived closer. read more

When you order a refried bean, rice, salsa, NO CHEESE burrito one expects to get that. Not a cheesy wet burrito that you cannot hold in your hands, not to mention A DRIVE THRU TOOK 20 minutes. I can make both beans and rice in my instant pot and rice maker in under 20. What gives? It did taste ok. read more

Mediocre at best. Food lacking flavor. Skimpy on the taco filling (ground beef). Server messed up order, first bringing chicken tacos instead of beef. Anyone can make a mistake but she was indifferent about it. As a single diner it's often difficult to get the server's attention. Paying the bill took a while because she was busy vacuuming and cleaning other sections while I waited. There are better options in Brookings. read more

I'm down for some cheap Mexican but that was not cheap, or good. We were very disappointed. Paid $4 for a bowl of velveta. Chips were over cooked. I got the chicken burrito (customer favorite) very plain. Service was SLOW. Just would not recommend and we are easy sells on some Mexican food. read more

Pancho's - The $4.50 cheese dip (Velveta) - Mexican Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

I tried this restaurant on a recommendation of a friend. I am normally apprehensive because not everyone has the same tastes and I was jokingly warned the Mexican restaurants here in Brookings were more Americanized than those you find in the Central Valley in California. That being said,the food was absolutely delicious. The service was fast and friendly. It was kinda calm for a Friday night but it was before 5 pm. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who hasn't tried it or wants to take company out for a reasonably priced meal. read more

Found this lovely hidden gem while on a road trip- cute patio that is dog friendly, yummy horchata, fresh food and endless chips! Would definitely visit again! read more

Delicious food, friendly staff, and a pleasant atmosphere. One of my favorite local restaurants for many years now.

Shared two entrees at lunch. First up was a grilled fish salad - an abundant amount of delicious, fresh Snapper, but served on a bed of "mixed green salad" that was really a bed of what seemed like one kind of lettuce (with a few pieces of cabbage). The second entree was a seafood combo, which had shrimp, scallops, and snapper that was "sautéed in a spicy wine, butter, and garlic sauce, and served in a bowl with chopped jalapenos, cilantro and our special blend of spices". But what it turned out to be was the seafood mentioned served in a butter and garlic soup; not what we were expecting. There was nothing unusual about the rice and beans; very ordinary. Their salsa was excellent, and the chips were not at all greasy like many places. Service was friendly, but no one ever checked up on us once we got our meal, until we were waiting for the bill. It was a very 'ok' experience. read more

Pancho's - Seafood combo - Mexican Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

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I love this place and have eaten here many times over the years. My Dad lives in Brookings and is 100 1/2 years now. He loves the chimichanga with a magarita and I love the chili relleno/tamale combo plate also with a magarita. The food is always good and the service attentive. The building and decor always make me feel like I am in Mexico. It is quite charming, and the prices are reasonable. read more

Was very good food, very clean and very good service. Highly recommendedChile Relleno

I was craving something spicy so I came here based on prior reviews. I got the seafood combo burrito and flan. I ordered my burrito extra spicy. The service was good. The burrito had sauteed scallops and shrimp. It was covered in a cream sauce and served with rice and beans. I enjoyed it very much and it was spicy. The flan was good; no complaints. I recieved a complimentary bag of chips and salsa; which is nice. The salsa was good but I noticed it almosy tasted like the base was canned tomato sauce. Ill forgive them for that; at least for now :) read more

The best tasting Mexican food I have had in years. Service was very good and portions were large enough to make into two meals. The atmosphere was very pleasant. read more

Great happy hour from 3-7 everyday. The Mango Margaritas were $3. They were Yummy. Also had the Mexican pizza which was just a flat layer of nachos. That saying it was really good, enough for 2. We both enjoyed it. read more

Pancho's - Mexican Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

We came over from Medford to visit our son and chose this restaurant to eat at. Walked in and the hostess acted annoyed we were there waiting to be seated. No smile, barley muttered hello. Extremely unfriendly and unwelcoming first impression. My son tried to be polite and said thank you ma'am when she finally brought put chips and salsa. Still no smile. Just a witch is what she acted like. We are the chips and salsa through five bucks on the table and left. Fuck this place would not recommend. read more

I got takeout from here because I really like the food they serve but when I got the food it was coming out of the packaging and was all over the bag and was leaking and I was really disappointed because the food and service is normally really great read more

We stop in Brookings every year and decided to stop at Panchos for lunch today. Fantastic food, warm chips, delicious salsa. I had the fish burrito and my husband had the super burrito. Both were delicious. The service is what stood out though. Wow! I have never had service that good. We were in and out, food was HOT, and drinks never emptied. Wonderful experience, worthy of five stars. read more

I feel bad for all the other reviews I've made but ponchos pork salad is the best salad I've ever had in my life! They're cocktails are good they're bar services good or waitresses are great... just awesome read more

First Impression: pictures look great, let's give it a try. It went down hill and fast from there. Pulled in, confusing parking lot. Walked in and got a nasty look from the waitress. Didn't acknowledge us at whatsoever besides that. When she finally did, the nasty look was in alignment with her horrible attitude. We were as friendly as can be, used manners, spoke kindly, but she would not smile and was clearly serving us begrudgingly. She looked at her watch when we asked for a minute to get acquainted with the menu. The food was blah and the only redemption was a somewhat decent yet tiny overpriced margarita. Speaking of prices: seriously OVERPRICED. I got bagged lettuce with my taco, it had the carrots and red cabbage and bag salad taste to go with it. No thank you! The beef was so crunchy, it must have been sitting there a very long time. Yuck! The beans had no flavor. Absolutely like flushing money down the drain. To make matters worse, we got to hear 3 employees talk about how much they don't like the owners/ management. Believe me, it shows! Please, do your self a favor and pass on this. We pass through here often and next time we will pass on this place as well. read more

Great Mexican food spot ! Super fast service and our waitress was very attentive. Nice warm chips and the salsa which had a nice heat kick to it. Must try the Chicken chimi. All white meat with loads of Guacamole and Sour cream to top it off. Yummmy read more

The food is very good.. everything is good, always served fresh and hot to where you have to wait for it to cool down for a bit. Ive went there with people 21 or above (my family) and it is an amazing place for drinking, having fun and talking. The staff are nice as well. My favorite is the chicken enchiladas. I have No doubt you'll find a favorite too read more

We day-trip to Brookings from Humboldt County every few months, and Pancho's is a must-stop every time! My fiance normally gets the Chef's burrito and loves it, while I've bounced around the menu. Everything's been quite yummy, but last time I ordered the grilled prawn tacos and they blew my mind. Healthy serving of prawns (not overcooked!), fresh veggies, and a delicious cream sauce. I found what menu item I'm sticking with from now on! Restaurant's clean, parking's plentiful, and the waitresses are attentive. And you can have your dog with you on the outdoor patio! read more

Stopped here for lunch during a drive up the coast, we were apprehensive because of some of the reviews but gave it a shot. Food was very good, staff was friendly. Other reviews complained of no drink refills and no to-go containers but we didn't experience that at all. We would definitely come back if we lived here. read more

PLASTIC IN FOOD and Pathetic Service I am so so sad to be writing this as I have been a loyal Pancho's customer for 15 years. As a Bay Area native, I know good food and working in the Financial District in San Francisco, I know good customer service. I have never had such an egregious experience at this place before which is why I'm immensely disappointed to be writing this review. We waited 10 minutes before getting water, and asked multiple times on the status of our Modelo Negro and piña colada. 30 minutes later, our food arrived and still no beverages. In what world are you served your meal before your ordered beverage? Just curious. We eventually canceled the drink order that never came. The bean dip that I had ordered when I first arrived also took quite a bit to arrive and when I asked a lady on the status, I got a "Well I just got here" response. Incorrect and pathetically unprofessional response for someone who works in customer service. "Let me check on that for you" would have been more appropriate. The cherry on top of this miserably inadequate experience was when I found a 3" piece of plastic under my refried beans. I immediately asked for a manager and requested that our entire meal be comped. She obliged. I'm sure she's a nice lady but she's a sorry excuse for a manager and her negligence and deer in the headlights demeanor screams that she has had insufficient or no managerial training, as well as her staff. After 15 years, it's safe to say that Pancho's is hereby CANCELED. Taking suggestions for other Mexican eateries in the area or anywhere I can get service with a "no excuses" and "customer first" attitude. And preferably somewhere that doesn't serve you synthetic compounds. Aka Plastic. Cheers! read more

Pancho's - PLASTIC - Mexican Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

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The chips & salsa are my favorite part. I've lived in a few states so my expectations of Mexican food is pretty high. This place was just okay. I am fond of their enchiladas. The staff is friendly. read more

Excellent authentic mexican food. Extremely fair prices. But my favorite thing..... select margaritas are half off (3$-4$) every day during happy hour! read more

Pancho's - Margarita.... - Mexican Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

This place was the highlight of our day on Sunday. Our car had broken down so we were pretty much stuck in this city we had no idea about. We stopped by Pancho's to get something to eat per our hotel agent's recommendation. We were blown away by how the atmosphere looked, it looked like a restaurant you'd walk into in Mexico. The decor was attractive, the food was great, the staff was awesome(I wish I could remember her name but the young lady who served us spoke spanish and has beautiful hazel eyes and dark hair put in a high bun, she also gave me a mini tour of the place. Makaila (sp?)at the bar was beyond awesome. You guys made our day and we appreciate it so much. If we ever come to the area, we would def stop by no questions asked :) Pancho's Rock! ~L read more

Love this place. Excellent food, delicious tamales. Chips & salsa with guac are very enjoyable. I returned several times while I was in the area. read more

If you happen to find yourself in Brookings, Oregon, and you really want some Mexican food, this place just might do the trick. If you are a minor, or happen to look like one, they absolutely will not let you sit anywhere near the bar. Not even at a booth next to the bar. Never thought I would get carded just to sit at a table in a restaurant located across from a bar, but I guess there's a first time for everything. (Is this an Oregon thing?) I was going to go with my standby of cheese enchiladas, but, when in the PNW, you should probably eat all of the seafood available to you, so I chose the prawns and scallops with rice. The dish was interesting and relatively tasty. There was no shortage of prawns and scallops and the sauce was pretty good. The dish includes tomatoes and mushrooms, as well as a few other things. The serving size is huge, as in there is enough food for two or three people. I didn't finish all of it, but I certainly put in a valiant effort. I don't remember the chips and salsa, so, in my world, that means they were probably nothing to write home about. The service wasn't excellent, but it wasn't downright terrible, either. I'll probably never find myself in this small town again, but if you happen to find yourself in Brookings while driving up the Pacific Coast Highway and you really, really need to get your Mexican food fix - eh, why not? read more

Pancho's - Prawns and scallops with rice. - Mexican Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

First visit to Pancho's was good. Food was excellent! Only complaint was the chips...seemed like they were right out of a bag. Too bad since the salsa was GREAT! Made reservations when my kids visited for Mother's Day weekend, since we we pleased with our first visit. Showed up on time only to discover that the staff had failed to look at the reservation book, and there was no empty table for our party of five. The staff stood around looking at each other like "what are we supposed to do?" No apology...just kept shrugging their shoulders. Finally I said "should we go somewhere else?" And the reply was "I guess so". WHAT?!?! Not the response I expected. What would have been wrong with "we're very sorry...if you'll wait for the next available table, we'll comp your first found of drinks." We ended up leaving... read more