I love this family ran restaurant. Their chicken is really good no matter how you have it (burritos, tacos, sopes, etc.). My favorite is the chicken sopes with everything. Just crunchy enough to pick up, and chewy enough to make them cravable. read more

Pancho's Burritos - Chicken Sopes W/ Everything - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

It smelled good, clean establishment, pretty pricey, combos only come with fountain drink, rice was dry and bland, refried beans were good, carne asada torta needs some beans, it was a bit dry, tamales were spicy with good flavor but dry, must use salsa, carne asada steak was very thin, only 1 size drinks no refills. 3 meals (2 came with drinks) an appetizer 1 additional drink plus a refill $80+ First and last time coming. Not Authentic read more

Great food, quick service, and nice atmosphere. Staff was very pleasant as well. I would most definitely go back.

Bad food. Grumpy employees. Stinky facility. The facility smells like a dive bar. That smell that usually comes from the floor drain in a public bathroom. The entire restaurant has a wet dirty dish towel smell. The two workers seem grumpy/annoyed that people are here to order and eat food. Especially if you have the audacity to want to eat inside the smelly restaurant. The food is not great. The rice is clearly boxed rice, and not made fresh in house. You can tell by the rehydrated peas and other previously dehydrated vegetables in the rice. The Al Pastor is definitely not real Al Pastor. It is premade pork carnitas at best. Honestly it might even just be somewhat spiced premade pulled pork. And if you were thinking that if you order a meal for dine in, it will come with chips. Think again. Chips do not come with any of the orders. If you want to go somewhere called Ponchos and eat Mexican food, do yourself a favor and go to the location on Wise Road. It's an unbelievable night and day difference. Everything about this experience was terrible. I will never come back and I sincerely hope this review prevents anyone else from making the same mistake I did. read more

Pretty good Mexican food for a decent price. Service is very fast every time I've come, and it's definitely better than your average Taco Bell experience! read more

Pancho's Burritos - Gordita - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I agree with many of the most recent reviews in that this place use to be good. In fact, this place had some of the very best burritos around; Not so anymore. Something changed. Skip this place there is much better within a few miles. read more

Negative 10 stars place is dump you can get better Mexican food else where at cheaper prices and 100% better food don't waste your time going there read more

Bad. Instant dir.......... Highly not recommended. Tasteless food & how do you mess up a burrito?! read more

Hungry after a morning jog/walk at Busse Woods and decided to come here for lunch. It's always a great sign of authenticity when there are more Mexican people than non- that were eating there, haha. I got a carne asada burrito with horchata, and my meal was very filling and quite delicious. Usually I don't like spicy stuff, but I was ADDICTED to the green and red sauces on the table. I put them on every bite of my burrito, mmm... The red sauce had a nice smoky flavor, and the green sauce was nice and fresh. The restaurant was big and open, and the decor looked fairly new. Bathroom was really clean, too. Lots of options on the menu, so I can't wait to come back and try some other dishes another time. read more

Pancho's Burritos - Carne asada burrito and horchata - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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The place is closed at 8:01 when the online hours show 9:00. Very unhappy! If you can't keep the web current, don't have a website or at least don't post your hours. read more

$25 dollars for two "Burritos"! More like larger tacos. Very small portions is an understatement. Way overpriced, and very stingy. Stay away! There are way better Mexican restaurants around. read more

What a great surprise! My son and I were looking for a night of cheap eats. After reading a few of the reviews of Pancho's, which is only a couple of miles from our home, we decided to give it a try. First of all, the place does not look like much from the outside. And, when you walk in, I have to admit we had a thought or two about staying. That is, until we realized that more than half of the place was shut off for a private party. It was someone's 70th birthday party - lots of people and a pretty good Beatles cover band. I'm not sure if this is the way it always works there, but we ordered at the counter. The menu is on the wall next to the register and it is VERY extensive. The menu covers the more traditional meats and veggies to the more exotic (for Gringos like me) such as Lingua. Since it was the first time I was there, I went with a Chicken Burrito to be safe. My son ordered a Pork Burrito. Neither of us had beans or rice, which was fine since the Burritos were so large. You are given both green and red salsas in condiment squeeze bottles. After tasting both (which were really good), I used the red which was pretty spicy. For $15 we had two large, fresh, home-made burritos and two cokes with live music. I'm not so sure we'll expect a band the next time we're there, but we will be regulars here. read more

Yum! Authentic Mexican food. You really can't go wrong. Had the pork dinner and my husband got a chicken burrito. He said it was really good but my tacos were amazing! Best authentic Mexican food around! Must stop by if you're in the mood! read more

Pancho's Burritos - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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I took my Subaru to the dealership nearby and searched a place to eat since I was told to wait 2 hrs. Pancho's was right next door so I had to try it. I got Chiles Rellenos Plate, everything was fresh and delicious. Queso inside peppers melted enough to stretch but not to leak and thats perfect condition. I really liked the way they presented tortillas, in this cute little sombrero thing :) Employees were very nice, I got my food in 5 min and it seemed quite clean inside. If I was working next door I would definitely be here more often. 5 stars from me, keep on going! read more

Pancho's Burritos - Chiles Rellenos Plate - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Panchos makes my favorite burritos anywhere! Thick, juicy, consistent. They don't use beans in their burritos, I think that's why I like them so much! Highly Recommended read more

i got the taco. it had great seasoning. the meat was moist. It was very falvorful. the tortilla was really good. it was simple and delicous read more

First impressions last forever. I went there for the first time a little after 11am. It's "Pancho's Burritos" so I figured I'd order the burrito. Steak burrito with everything in it, and a beer. The beer was good. The burrito was marginally warm inside, and in some spots, cold. I'm sure the meat was cooked, but I'm guessing that since they just opened for the day, the meat wasn't heated through. The outside was hot, cuz the cook rolled it on the flattop grill for a bit before serving. Too many other choices around for a second try anytime soon. read more

This place use to be good , will definitely not go anymore ! The "shrimp" were disgusting they tasted like they just unfrozen them and look how tiny they are ! If I could give 0 stars I would of don't order the "Ranchero Shrimp for 19.99" not worth it ! read more

Pancho's Burritos - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

The food is not very good. The service is also very lacking. I came in for a lunch combo and I left very unsatisfied. The price was almost 14 dollars for a below average burrito. Comparing to other Mexican restaurants this place is bad. The steak you have to pay an up charge of 2 dollars on is very cheap. The meat was dry and tasteless.I spent the rest of the day feeling sick. I called for a refund but then they denied me. They said it was just me. I was even more dissatisfied. Terrible restaurant, terrible service, terrible food. I will not be wasting my money here again! read more

Usually would over look a mistake here and there but I really wanted my Chile relleno taco lol. Ordered an order of 1 quesadilla , 2 al pastor tacos and 1 Chile relleno taco. Specified rice and beans inside Chile relleno taco like I always do. Got home and missing my Chile relleno taco. The al pastor tacos had very little meat and were stuffed full of rice and beans which I did not request. Called and the lady ,im presuming is the owner denied that she made a mistake and said I did not order a Chile relleno taco . It was escalating into an argument instead of acknowledging her mistake and making it right. Been a customer for years and have never complained and have let a few mistakes slide but this was not cheap when I get charged for a Chile relleno taco and didn't get it. Horrible customer service and arguing with a regular customer does not leave a pleasant taste in my mouth. read more

I know people that rave about this place and after lunch there, I really don't understand why. It's a decent sized place with a large menu. I especially liked how the combo meals are all the same price with a medium drink included. Once you order, Pancho's has no system in place for calling orders or a number corresponding to your order or any sort of table delivery. They pretty much just sling plates up onto the counter and you take your food (hoping you take the right food). I ordered the #1 taco combo which came with 3 marinated pork tacos on soft corn tortillas. They piled them with lettuce and tomato...yuck!! I would have preferred onions and cilantro! The meat was marinated but it was not more like al Pastor and barbecued. My tacos were flooded with meat juices/marinade liquid that they were very soggy and messy to eat. I also had rice and beans which were good and the guacamole on the side was good too. There are tons of other fast casual Mexican places that blow Pancho's out of the water. I'd go to a Taco Burrito King or El Famous Burrito or Taco Village in Des Plaines any day before I'd go back to Pancho's. read more

Pancho's rates a solid 3.5 stars in my book, actually. Honestly the place is pretty damn good, it just has the unfortunate circumstance of being located less than a mile from a Mexican place that is absolutely superb in Cantarittos and it just does not measure up by comparison. That said, this place is a solid stop in for "authentic" Mexican food without question, and it's always nice to mix things up. While we are on the subject of the whole "authentic" thing, I am not sure if there is any actual measuring stick for what constitutes this trait, but it is a descriptor I see thrown around a lot. To illustrate this point, at Pancho's virtually every time I have shown up there I am about the only white guy in the joint. The guy behind the counter speaks almost no English and my Spanish skills do not extend much farther than being able to order beers and lap dances in Tijuana. Ordering is sort of a case study in non-verbal communication. I have stopped in a couple of times on the weekends to get carry out and they have non-stop Karaoke in the attached bar. It's is wall to wall Mexican dudes in cowboy hats and boots. Yup, I would say it qualifies as a authentic then. The menu here is quite long, and it has options to suit about anyone's taste buds. It's also handy to swing by if I am on the go with client meetings and need carry and eat food. Both the Burritos themselves as well as the Tortas are tightly compacted and can easily be polished off while blasting down the highway. I have tried most of the accompanying meats they have here at one point or another though I recommend you stick with either the Carne Asada or the Pastor as they are both excellent. Fresh tortilla's are also kicked out nice and hot from their press. I have tried the Tacos and Gorditas here as well but I always gravitate back to the burritos. They are always a safe bet. The really disappointing aspect here is the sauce and salsa they have. It is pretty weak. I admit I like really spicy food but this stuff is to the point my Mom could eat it. It needs to pack at least some punch. There is no table service here. You just go up to the counter to place your order and they throw it up in the window for you when it is ready. No shortage of places to sit as the inside is huge and is recently remodeled, though this was mostly done to accommodate the aforementioned Karaoke/bar crowd. Overall this is a solid option for Mexican grub and food comes out quick which is handy when I am pressed for time. read more

Pancho's Burritos - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Torta Milanesa, how do I miss thee? Yes, this is by far the best one I have ever had and since I moved down to Miami, I go to Hoffman on a regular basis when in Chicago to have some of the good food that I enjoyed when I lived there. The Torta has a nice slice of avocado which I absolutely adore - this really is the closest thing to eating in Mexico that I have had anywhere. YUM! Too good, and so authentic! Service is good, they are super nice. No frills just cool people and good food plus the prices reasonable - you can't go wrong getting a Mexican fix here! read more

Very authentic, very good, very fast, very cheap. steak burrito was good, but the corn tortilla gorditas with beef were amazing, some of the best refried beans I've ever had...........would go 4 stars, but overall place could use a good cleaning.................. read more

Been coming to this place for years! Their tacos are delicious! If you are craving some authentic Mexican food this is your place! Highly recommend! read more

I've been coming to Pancho's for over 20 years and it has always been a fantastic experience. I literally cannot go through that area without stopping by lol one suggestion for the owners...go back to the white corn tortillas, they were so much better! but nonetheless, it's still consistently delicious food. read more

The regular burritos here are the size of an infant - the ground beef-filled offering was a solid half pound of spicy seasoned ground beef, tucked into a large tortilla with wilted lettuce, a spoonful of tomatoes and a squirt of creama. My Combo #3 was a tender pork-filled tamale, a greasy enchilada topped with sliced cheese and a gooey, cheese-filled quesadilla. There was a nice little nest of bagged tortilla chips, a dollop of spicy guacamole, a nice smear of cheese-topped refried beans and cold, dry rice - all for less than $9.00. Sadly, my chili relleno was ready and plated far earlier than the rest of the freshly-prepared meal, and the guy at the grill opted to reheat my perfectly fried pepper on the flat-top, pressing it down so flat it was almost unrecognizable. A three-star vote for authenticity and price, but the whole meal felt a bit greasy. read more

Pancho's Burritos - The #3 Combo with enchilada, quesadilla and tamale. The picadillo-filled burrito and a sadly-squashed chili relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Wow, this place was simply awful -- a significant step below the standard boring mediocre taqueria of which there are so many in Chicagoland these days. At most of these joints you can at least finish your meal even if you decide there's no reason to add the place to your regular rotation. The meat in our dishes was flavorless mushy chunks with a bizarre squishy texture vaguely reminiscent of animal protein. This was the same no matter the protein type -- pork for me, beef for the wife, chicken for the offspring. This really was a one-star meal but the service was competent so that merits at least a two-star rating. I know there are some great dining options out in the suburbs so this isn't just a snobby city-dweller dismissal... but man, what passes for a "good" taqueria out there in vinyl-sided suburbia is absolutely pitiful. read more

The food was delicious. Got the Mexican Nachos, one with steak, one without. It's a lot of food for a decent price.

Please add Apple Pay for payments! Besides that, I love everything else!

My opinion has changed entirely. Something new (or old because I remember this place being amazing years back) has happened recently, and now every time I eat here, it is perfect. I cannot thank Pancho's enough for consistently providing top quality, fresh, authentic Mexican food that I can't get enough of. read more

Rude, tasteless, expensive. I'm not even sure what meat we were served that they called steak. And then insulting price of $4.60 for some chips from a bag and salsa verde. Drive past this establishment and go elsewhere! read more

Tripas! I love tripa tacos! I should be a tripa taco connoisseur! I know the top spots in every area and this is the winner for Schaumburg area. I ask for it to be cooked termino medio and they come out puuuuurfect every unbelievable time. They come out savory not too salty soft with a crunch!! They have GREAT red salsa to shower over the tacos also! Great tripa tacos and salsa?! Yes baby! read more

The food quality is not great. The taste is bland and needs lot of sauces to make it taste better. Don't except any fancy customer service at the register. They have lot of options to choose from but not sure if I will come back. read more

Pancho's Burritos - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Absolutely refused to sell me a side of guacamole with my combo for a reasonable price. Would only sell me guacamole if I paid 9 or 12 dollars. Won't be back. Unfortunate because this place generally has pretty good food. read more

I ordered a burrito with rice and beans. The meat was chewy and not good. The rice was bland and terrible. I ordered and was waiting for 20 minutes. They didn't even call out the order. They just placed the food on the front table, for the person who ordered it to pick it up! I could have been a stranger and taken it. Poor management and untrustworthy people. read more

I had Steak chimichanga it was pretty good, good grade of meat and the tortilla are home made. Not a fan of the salsa but overall pretty decent place to get tacos. read more

Pancho's Burritos - Steak Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Where do I start. This was just simply not good. I really wanted to like this place. The gucamole was creamy and tasted like straight cilantro. The "steak" nachos are suspect at best. The "meat" as they advertised....is werid. There is no flavor. In fact I stopped eating it. I think they may have given me tongue or pig skin instead. It certainly didn't taste like steak. I hate when liquid cheese is used on nachos. It makes the chips soggy and is a cheap way of making nachos. Where's the Chihuahua chesse? Now I will say my son got a chicken quesdilla and inhaled it. Their refried beans were decent and the chips were good also. Their red hot sauce is just hot. There's no flavor. I spent $15 for a steak taco, steak nachos and chicken quesdilla. I won't be back. read more

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Food is slightly overpriced and bland Plastic silverware is difficult to cut through your food No refills on Horchata = Lametown USA No chips and salsa included Bland salsa Seinfeld " no soup for you feel" Doesn't feel like a traditional Mexican feel And I'm still upset about the no refill on the Horchata El Faro is the place to try if you want to understand what I'm saying. Free chips and salsa (and marinated peppers n carrots) (And a friggin Horchata dispenser where I can have all the precious Horchata I want!! ) This was a live and learn experience! But it does explain the emptiness Stop eating away profits and sucking on Horchata all day!!!!! read more

Just stopped by for a quick lunch. I ordered the chicken taco combo with chips and guac. The chicken was very well marinated and cooked perfectly! I was happy to see that they gave me a large portion of food for less than $10. The horchata was spot on as well. Fast service and good value. I will be using this place for my new lunch spot from now on. read more