Our family went to Mesquite's Panchos for Sunday brunch! Always consistent, just one little secret I've learned at ponchos. It's better to eat it sooner than later as it cools down pretty quickly but when you eat it sooner than later, it's a lot more tasty. Ambience is typical for a Mexican restaurant, but it's clean and it looks good and I enjoy it and lastly, the service, they don't have the flags anymore unfortunately, but they do have waitresses that come around fairly regular and get you whatever you want and it's still a favorite place for our family! So if you're a Panchos fan, head over to Mesquite on Gus Thomasson read more

Pancho's Mexican Buffet - Panchos main line - Mexican Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

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Pancho's got to love ya. Not for the weak of heart. Only complaint is they only do al La carte items or smaller plates to go. And for a lunch $13.00 without drink when I can only eat one item and a few chips it seems like a waste of food. Service is good from the ladies on the food line to those bringing you chips and extras. Cute colorful decor with usually a screaming child in the back ground. read more

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE PANCHOSS!!! My favorite mexican place to eat at for sure. Their food is all hot and so delicious and the fact it is a buffet is just the cherry on top!!!!! All the workers super nice and get you exactly what you need. I never understand why they are never busy. Definitely go support and keep this business going!!!! read more

Pancho's Mexican Buffet - Mexican Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Rude cashier and our server was chilling in the back for 10 minutes while we waited to get more food by then time she came back we wh Were over it not worth $30 for one plate of food read more

Pancho's Mexican Buffet - The rude cashier - Mexican Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Not as fresh as I remember. Quality has gone down quite a bit and price has gone up with inflation.

Great Mexican food at a great price. So many options. Friendly staff. Love the enchiladas. read more

So... Pay very close attention to what I am about to tell you... People who (generally speaking) go to Pancho's, DO NOT go for the ambiance or because they are looking for authentic anything! People who (generally speaking) go to Pancho's, DO go for one of three reasons: 1) It is an ALL YOU CAN EAT "Mexican" Food BUFFET! OR... 2) They have been going to Pancho's since they were a kid and it has ever since been a "LOVE" relationship! OR... 3) BOTH!! I happen to fall into the "BOTH" column, YES! I DO LOVE eating at Pancho's!! After all, you will either love it, or... you will choose to eat elsewhere. But, I will say one thing further on this aspect... those of us who love it, pray daily that Pancho's never, EVER closes its doors! For those of you who, given my apparent biases in favor of Pancho's, are miffed by the 5 Star review, well, you'll just have to rely on your own interpretations - sorry, not sorry. ;p That said, I simply recommend that if you do decide on a Pancho's Mexican Buffet dining experience, you take a little bit of everything from the buffet and see what suits your tastes. I personally build my first pass through the buffet line with: a Chile Relleno (Pablano or Anaheim Pepper deep fried in an egg-batter until puffy) topped with Cheese Sauce... Rice topped with my Refried Beans, further topped with both Cheese Sauce AND Chili con Carne... then, I take Red Chile Stew (cubed Pork with Potatoes in a red sauce) in a side bowl (gives me more room on my plate and doesn't mix flavors)... then, three enchiladas (I normally choose a variety between Cheese, Beef, or "Tex-Mex" - which is cheese and onion filling topped with Chili con Carne - but, there are also Chicken enchiladas and Sour Cream enchiladas from which to choose)... then, I usually take three Beef Crunchy Tacos with a bit of sour cream on the side... and that's Round One! Normally, I will call for two additional Tacos and another bowl of Red Chile Stew . But, if I am either very hungry or haven't eaten at Pancho's in a very long time, it's gonna get ugly, because I am going to try to bleed the buffet dry of something! Did I mention that I love Pancho's?!? I DO!!! So much so that, after returning from serving overseas with the US army and going without Pancho's for many years, I ate so much during my "first visit" that after I returned to my hotel room after eating, I had to (omitted in the interest of tact). Lastly, one must save room for the complimentary, piping hot Sopapillas! They are served with whipped margarine, honey, and sugared cinnamon and, NOBODY makes Sopapillas like Pancho's! (Historical Fact No.1: Pancho's used to serve the Sopapillas once everyone was seated at the table with their food, but sometime in the 1990s they transitioned them to strictly a dessert item). If a hot Sopapilla is something you think you might want WITH your meal, the server will happily bring you some. All one need to do is ask. And, might I suggest they are a great accompaniment to the Red Chile Stew! Like I said, you're either gonna love Pancho's, or decide to get your Mexican food fix elsewhere. My wife happens to prefer elsewhere, but I think that is because she's German... or crazy... or both! ;p As far as the quality of service at Pancho's, well it is somewhat hit and miss, but I always try to remember that anyone can have a bad day and post-COVID, people who are willing to work should be cherished. (Historical Fact No.2: Prior to COVID, the tables at Pancho's were outfitted with small vinyl "Mexican" flags, one would physically "raise" in order to signal one's Server to alert them of a need. No kidding!) The restrooms at Pancho's have always been tidy, but somewhat smelly, which I have attributed to a worn out wax seal on a toilet. I will say if something like this might dissuade you from enjoying your meal/visit, wash up before you arrive, bring hand sanitizer or wipes, and skip the potty break on the way out. I hope you will decide to give Pancho's a try, because businesses tend to close when they are ignored. More importantly, I hope you too will fall in love with this diamond in the rough! Eat well. Be well. Cheers! (Note about attached pic: I pulled this from the Internet. It is not my image. It depicts Flautas, Chile Rellenos, Enchiladas, and the Table Flag) read more

Pancho's Mexican Buffet - Typical Pancho's Meal - Round One! - Mexican Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

This is the worst food ever, to be called Mexican food is an insult. Crappy over cooked, neglected old products, heartburn and indigestion and maybe even a stomach pumping will be necessary after the garbage they serve here, Old out dated , taco shells, chips and red stuff they call salsa, Nothing is made to standard and if it is it's very low standards. I beg to you people, this is garbage, not worth anything, spend your money else where. They don't care about you enough to make decent food, this trash they serve is unhealthy garbage, nothing is cooked right, the food is old and tasteless and made for people who know not what Real Mexican food is supposed to taste like, It Really Bad disgusting food, Management is how you say ..Ignorant, stupid and a Joke, nothing is ran right here, How this Garbage Can Food place is still operational is a mystery, there is no way I will ever put this garbage trashcan food in my body ever again, it will make you sick, The place looks like a nightmare after eating bad Mexican food, It stinks in there,like old moss or crusty eye crud. The tables are what you will find in a dump, old chewing gum under the chairs and tables not to mention how dirty the booths were, old food in between the seats from said booth, old chewed food, I will never understand how low quality food which they serve here ever gets eaten. The place is Old, torn up and ran down, I wouldn't put prisoners in here to eat for that would be considered cruel and Dehumanizing treatment. I tried time and time again to find something worthy of this Degenerate Food establishment and nope..nothing but disgusting food, disgusting service and disgusting Ambiance, This place needs to be Torn Down and replaced with a dog kennel, Old is Old, nothing they do will ever bring this strip of trash back because it has always been bad, when it first opened it was trash food, This place is an Eye sore and the area is known for violence. I tried to be fair but to no avail, these guys make it hard to be good, I can and will Never give these idiots a break for the trash they serve this community with, its time..They have to go, places like this are only still open because Karens cry because there's no food this cheap anywhere. Yes its cheap.... you'd have to be a clown to think this is Mexican food...its not. Eat At Your Own Risk. Don't blame me when they stick that stomach pump line down your throat.I warned Yall , Go Elsewhere. read more

Used to love this place but the lack of customer service from their employees, everything being out when you're getting your food, and no ice in the ice machine. The cashier was rude to my family. It's the same cashier that someone complained about 7 months ago, just go look at the pics. It's embarrassing that it's gotten this bad. Will never come back. read more

The service is nice but abrupt. Ambiance is old school Mexican. Cleanliness of restaurant is ok. Tables are sticky. Bathrooms are disgusting. Food is edible but not good. No flavor at all. It is a great place to feed a large family cheap. I'm being generous in giving it two stars read more

Felt like stepping into a Time Machine going to Panchos. Food was fresh and yummy. Service was good. read more

Pancho's Mexican Buffet - Mexican Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Didn't expect a lot and it delivered. The price was right. The food was bland. Queso used in the enchiladas made them difficult to eat. The best parts of the meal were the tacos and the sopapillas. The server was nice but not very visible. The place was big but rather noisy. They had tvs playing with sound. I would not go out of my way to go back. read more

Pancho's Mexican Buffet - Sample of items - Mexican Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

It's my birthday today and I'm alone ( cuz I want to be ) and I thought I would treat myself to some take out Taco's. What a disappointment!!!!!! The only thing I wanted to eat on my birthday!!! And they were not even busy, and this is what she made!!!! I was soooo mad when I got home!!!! Jack in the box tacos are better than this s*#* they gave me!!!!! Horrible!!!! No wonder it had no business read more

Pancho's Mexican Buffet - Mexican Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

We tried this place out of a feeling of nostalgia. Wow....really kinda disappointing. It's certainly not the Pancho's we remembered from years past. My daughter was really disappointed the flags were gone....she wanted to introduce her son to them. The restaurant felt a little dingy, the help seemed unmotivated, and our server rarely came by to offer us refills. The food was somewhat inexpensive, but bland. The high point was probably the sopapillas.... They hadn't managed to wreck those. We got the nostalgia out of our system and won't be back. read more

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Before you judge me, I have frequented Pancho's for over 20+ years. It is no thrill food. If you're looking for a cheap place to grab some no thrill Mexican food this is your place. Service was A+ from our wait staff. Food was cheap. Went home full. Recommend the sopaillias. read more

Pancho's Mexican Buffet - Family at Panchos - Mexican Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

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You know... I'm a sucker for Panchos. I feel like it's nostalgia for me. As a kid, my neighbors used to take me there a few times a month. As I've gotten older, if given the chance, I'll go to Panchos for sure. This was your typical Panchos. You arrive and get in line. The line wasn't very long, but it was pretty slow moving. They also didn't seem to have as many or the same selections as I remember. The things that I ALWAYS order, they did have most of them. My favorite thing is the chile relleno. But this time, it wasn't as good as I remember. It seemed to be kind of dry and not as flavorful. I was a bit disappointed. The restaurant wasn't really that clean looking, and tables weren't bused that quickly, despite the restaurant being pretty packed. The lighting was also kind of dim, which is strange. All and all... it wasn't terrible, and I dont live in the area, so I most likely won't be going back. But if I'm ever back in the area, I may consider giving them another shot. read more

Food is amazing borracho wings 10/10, try the tacos de sudadero, service is excellent go on a Sunday for the ambiance. I'd recommend it!

The food tasted old, stale and just not flavorful. I was super disappointed. The service was ok and the ambiance was lame tbh

Good old Poncho's Mexican buffet just like old days. Food was same as I remember. Service was great. One complaint is damn... restroom(men's) was nasty and stunk big time. I had hard time staying in there. Try not to use it. One of the worst I've been in a restaurant. Still getting 4 stars from me. read more

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enjoy panchos for the past 50 years. Only wish they would bring back the flag. It was always part of the experience.

I love this restaurant I want it to stay open forever the food is amazing the people are amazing yall love this restaurant it's so gooddddddd yessss period read more

Great food, drinks and service. We would highly recommend having a drink in the bar first at happy hour. Cheers

El servicio al cliente aqui es pésimo. Si piensas que la comida es porquería aún peor es el servicio. Ahórrate el coraje y el chorro, este no es el lugar de tu juventud. read more

Great concept. Great service, food was good for what it is. I recommend this business for a buffet experience

Foods good. But as we got in line to pick food the woman serving our plates had a scowl and had an attitude trying to rush us while nobody was in line even after we paid NO ONE she was barely putting food on our plates and acting like we were a bother. Won't return because of her. Meanwhile a very kind lady Betty was coming to our table and was seeing ever so often if we wanted anything else. She's a KEEPER read more

Head straight home after you eat. Your bowels will be rumbling by the time you get there.

The only good thing there was the chicken flautas every other food was gross too watery or old the sopapillas are not even like that no more fluffy nor flaky they're more like buñuelos or chips like taco casa will definitely never go back. The place was dark and gloomy bathrooms didn't even have soap it was hand sanitizer In the soap dispenser. read more

I went to Pancho's with my dad today because he was feeling nostalgic for when he'd come here with his parents. The decor of the restaurant is pretty cool; it has a big heavy door and pretty neon signs advertising sopapillas, salsa, and dessert. All of the staff members were friendly. We joined the buffet line and ordered, kind of Chipotle-style, what we wanted. I had two chicken enchiladas and two beef tacos with refried beans. My dad got some tamales, some enchiladas, some tacos, beans, rice, corn, the whole nine yards. We also got sopapillas. The lunch special for all of this is $11.50. It's hard to say if this is a good bang for your buck. I would rate the quality of food lower than Taco Bueno, and I know I could get the same amount of food there for the same price. There's nothing to complain about, but I don't think I'd come back. read more

Very good. Very clean. I went in the restroom and they were scrubbing it. Very clean. Friendly. The food is hot and very good. Love this place. read more

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Food and service were both great as usual! Looks and feels the same as always. It's always like a stroll down memory lane!

The service was awful. The pepole were rude and only catering the Caucasian guests needs. Took them more than 30 to bring sopaipillas. Used to love coming here but probably won't be returning to this location read more

Pancho's has a serious dilemma on it's hands. First, let me begin by acknowledging that the food here is absolutely delicious and fresh- I drive halfway across the metroplex to indulge in it, but it's amazing food is overshadowed by the restaurant's overall dilapidated appearance. Herein lies the dilemma where you like the food, but cringe at the atmosphere. When you walk in, you are absorbed into a dimly lit vestibule and see the hodgepodge of neon signs, dated decor and faux-adobe partitions that guide you to the buffet line. There is a nostalgia that comes with grabbing your tray and silverware and patiently waiting for your turn to voice your selections ala cafeteria style. The food is served on a hot plate so when you get beans or any dish that has a sauce, the liquid sizzles! The food here- even though it's clearly not authentic Mexican, is delicious and is an Americanized approximation of Mexican food, so understanding that, I'm sure you will find many dishes that are excellent. Some of my favorite selections from Pancho's are the Flautas, Sour Cream Enchiladas and the Chicken Tacos. There are many options to choose from on the buffet and no worries if you fill up your plate. The lovely waitstaff will get you more food once you are seated at your table. The general atmosphere is a cacophony of music, people conversing and daytime television played way too loud- they should look into close-captioning for the TV to cut down on the noise. But if you can drown all that out and focus on the yummy food, then it's worth it. The sweet ladies who work the floor are summoned by raising the flag at your table. They are available to bring additional portions of buffet items, chips and salsa and of course sopapillas. Because the waitress work very hard, I always bring some cash to tip them well and express my appreciation for working in a rather demanding and at times, chaotic environment. Over the years various Pancho's locations have opened and closed throughout the years- all with varying degrees of consistency. This location remains true to good quality but ultimately, it's the lack of care for the atmosphere that really holds this place back. read more

I've here for years and it is consistently good. Not great, but good. A good selection of Tex Mex options. AYCE. Friendly service and reasonable prices. I love the guacamole and the fresh made sopapillas. read more

I literally got sick after eating here, very unhygienic, everything looks like dirty. The employees look sad and it made me sad. The food is stale, probably food from the previous day. I would not recommend eating here. read more

Just like the good old days good good good service wish we had one in San Antonio I love the chili shuff peppers

I'll start by saying I've lived in the area for years and I've going to Pancho's for many years, not just this location, but Pancho's from years past, that are long closed. This location has seen better days as the wear and tear on the exterior is noticeable, but there is plenty of parking. Inside, it's dated and hasn't changed since probably the first time I went there. It's Mercado-ish looking with dim lighting. The space is large and there are tables and booths. It isn't fancy or upscale, you won't find any signature cocktails or craft beer. What you will find is modestly priced Mexican buffet, that isn't pretentious, but comfortable and worth the price. Pancho's has some great Tex-Mex favorites, not award winning, but quite tasty. Always served hot and it is all you can eat, so with the number of choices they offer, nobody should leave hungry. Some of my favorites are the Flautas, Cheese Enchiladas and a Beef and Bean Chalupa. Their other dishes are good, Tamales, Rice, they have a Mexican Stew, Chile Relleno's and they may still have Fried Chicken and Sopapilla's. It is a buffet, cafeteria style, line, so you create your own plate on the line, pay, and take a seat at a table/booth of your choice. Drinks, as well as condiments and dessert/ice cream, are from self-serve stations. Their servers bring you chips and salsa and at your request, will bring you as many refills as you want from the dishes available. Their servers, both line and floor, are friendly and work hard. They also have a to-go station at the front and they are so good at take-out. I've never had a bad experience. They put the order together, and before bagging it up, they repeat your order showing everything that is packaged up and ready for you to takeaway. They are my go to, to-go, Christmas Eve meal tradition and have been for years. If you want good, comfort, Tex-Mex, with a bit of nostalgia, go...enjoy it for everything it has to offer. Remember to tip the hard workers, they earn it. read more

Very happily surprised..great price great selection. outstanding setvice I recommend this location and will return read more

It's been a good while since I've been to Pancho's, years in fact, that being said..it was like I'd never been away. Pancho's isn't an authentic Mexican Restaurant,but I've loved it since I was a teen. Can't put it away the way I used to,but I did get my fill. I'm sure I'm in the minority,but I hope Pancho's never closes. Everything was as good as I remember. read more

I have never feel so overwhelmed just by walking into a place. Ive been wanting to to try it for years but reviews and the outside looks have always stopped me. Today that wasn't the case, I finally did and i must say it wasn't at all what i was expecting. I wasn't expecting a WOW but i was also not expecting to find what i did. If there was any effort on actually making the food or making the place look like something appealing it will abruptly positively impact this place. I felt so bad that i wanted to call my credit card company and say i was robbed but i also could see the people who work here are totally relying on this income. At the end, for the sake of these employees I really hope the people who own/run this place do something about it. If not, at least i pray the employees can find a job somewhere else. Save your $13.50 and just go somewhere else, dont have to thank me. read more

I love Pancho's and I remember the days the lines were out the door. Is it "authentic" Mexican food? No, but when you have a craving for Pancho's nothing else will satisfy that craving! read more