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    Panchos Mexican Grill

    3.4 (357 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chanel Y.

    I came in because I wanted a Chile Verde burrito. I had never been here before, so I was excited to see how it would taste. Well, it wasn't all that. It was actually prepared as a wet burrito and had sauce and meat on the outside of the burrito, something that I was really not expecting. IT wasn't bad, but it was definitely very soggy. I will go back here to try something else from the menu, but will probably not order a chile verde burrito again.

    Angus Chipotle burrito
    Ashton S.

    LOVE this spot. El Cajon has a Mexican restaurants and taco shops on seemingly every street corner but this Panchos stands out. Their food is always fresh, tortillas warm, soft and melt in your mouth. Their salsa bar is fantastic with pickled onions and carrots. My go-to are the fish tacos. Perfectly portioned and heaped with finely shredded cabbage and pico, it melts in your mouth. The Angus Chipotle burrito is a force of flavor. Delicious meat, cheese and guac with their chipotle sauce is a dream.

    Chile Verde Chimichanga

    Food is out of this world. Best chips at a Mexican restaurant, they accommodated a special request for a Chile Verde Chimichanga (to die for). The woman at the cashier was very nice and all around pleasurable experience. Was really shocked to see 3.5 star rating. I live in LA and I would make the drive to come back here. Ended up getting some flan and I'm equally as impressed. Perfect texture, home run.

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    Ballo B.

    I live in the area I ordered Carna Sada fries, but there was no meat when I was ordering the girl behind the register she was using her phone. I paid $21 and this is what I get never come back here again.

    California Fries
    Elias M.

    My order was a carne asada fries 18$ current price so pretty pricy. I know that's around a little bit above average price. So I was expecting a pact plate. What I received was disappointing for that price all it had was piles of sour cream and cheese. This is not my biggest concern it is that they use not a flat plate but the plates you get from panda separated sections to limit the amount of food. Overall 5/10 on food quality. 5/10 quantity of the food. It says theirs guac, but I did not taste any at all it just taste like sour cream. Service was great fast and ready. Beautiful interior.

    Carne asada fries

    Came here once before the food was OK I ordered the same exact thing Carne Asada fries. I think I ordered a Chewy's way so I didn't realize there was no meat but now that I think of it it was the same as no meat I literally picked through this order this morning. I ordered two and spent about $39. It was barely had a half a cup of meat on each box unacceptable for the price bunch of fries. They were good they were crispy, but I didn't want almost $40 for fries.

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    best tacos de cabeza I've had in all of San Diego along with their burritos. awesome service and clean establishment

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    Ordered a California burrito, and I think it was one of the best California burritos I've had.

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    Amazing food and customer service. Always come back for the rolled tacos and carne asada burrito!

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    4.3(246 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Great Mexican food. Friendly service , I will be returning to order more food.the inside was ok.read more

    A couple of friends lured us here. And thank goodness for it. I have driven by a dozen of times and…read moredidn't consider stopping in. Walking into Panchos, you are immediately greeted by a bright, colorful and welcoming scene. It gives you the feeling of walking into your tía's favorite old school restaurant. The tables and benches are dark wood. And there is papel picado hanging. It's charming. You get the feeling that Panchos has been around for decades. Apparently, the restaurant has been open here since 2004. And the real star? Our server, whose name I cannot recall. He was equal parts waiter and comedian, a very kind man who was highly attentive and extremely helpful. If you like spicy salsa, be sure to tell him to bring you the good stuff from the back (after he offers you bland Tapatio). The menu is absolutely massive. They have breakfast burritos, breakfast plates, chips and fries, shrimp plates, soups (check with the team about offerings, like caldo de res), tortas, quesadillas and a kid's menu and more. I highly recommend the cheese enchiladas and the chile relleno. The chile relleno is especially good. It isn't your soggy, cafeteria-style relleno drowned in red sauce and regret. It is the best comfort food, and Panchos does it well. There is a generous melt of Oaxacan cheese, the batter is very light without being greasy. And then there was the ranchero sauce! Tangy tomatoes, a hint of garlic, and a tiny bit of chili. So very good. Also popular on the menu is a pitcher of margaritas, which you should plan on sharing with three others. The mango margarita is also quite nice. And they also have a Baileys & Coffee. And you can easily get a delicious, filling meal for $20 or less. All around, a great place.

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    4.4(331 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Squeezed into a small shopping center on the corner of Washington and Magnolia sits Chuy's Taqueria…read morey Burritos. Needed a quick bite to eat so to Yelp i went ... saw Chuys had some good looking food and reviews so we took the 9 minute drive from Parkway Plaza after some holiday shopping. Upon walking in there is about nine bar stools aligned the L shaped bar table for sitting along the left wall/window. Place was spotless, super clean with pretty dope street art to your right! The woman at the register was very nice and the cook seemed to carry a great attitude as well. I noticed many customer coming were returning customers which is something I always like to see. California burrito was packed with meat and cooked to absolute perfection. I could actually taste the carne asada over everything which is honesty rare for me. The guacamole was not oozing out nor was it overpowering the taste of the whole burrito. The size of this thing was as about the size of my forearm! Filled me up for sure!! 6 rolled tacos with guacamole, sour cream and cheese was also perfectly cooked. Perfect amount of crunch on the ends and not too soft in the middles. Plenty of meat in the rolled tacos as well, which you could also taste well through all the toppings! We'll definitely be seeing you again soon Chuy's!!!

    Chuy's doesn't bother with theatrics. It's a straight shot of San Diego comfort: a counter, a warm…read moregriddle, and a crew that treats your custom order like it's the most natural thing in the world. I ordered a California burrito and asked to swap in adobado pork. No hesitation, no side‑eye, just a nod and a "you got it." That alone puts them ahead of half the shops in the county. The burrito itself delivered. The adobado came through with that deep red glow and smoky tang, the kind of flavor that feels like it's been tended to, not rushed. Fold that into fries, cheese, and a tortilla doing quiet, reliable work, and you get a bite that hits all the right notes. Rich, bright, salty, satisfying. It's a simple thing done well, which is exactly what you want from a neighborhood taco shop. Chuy's isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. They're just making a damn good burrito and treating you right while they do it.

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    4.3(63 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Nom nom nom!!! One…read moreof the first things I do when trying a new Mexican restaurant is to try the rice and beans. If they're good, the rest of the menu seems to be too. Well, Yesenia's has magical beans and rice! And guess what? Everything else is delicious too! I especially like that their refried beans have some whole beans left in. The rice is moist and flavorful. I would be a happy camper if all I had for dinner was the rice and beans but... My hubby and I are slowly going through their menu! So far, it's all fantastic! The food is very fresh, portions generous, and just tastes soooooo good! I can't wait to try the pozole next. A lady near our table had an enormous bowl of it the last time we were there and it looked delicious One of everything please! They also have a salsa bar with about 5 choices along with hot carrots/peppers, pickled onions, and limes. They have many tables and ample parking (strip mall). Everything has been clean and has a nice mix of dine-in and takeout orders. They do a great job - thank you! V & K

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