Love this place. Have been going here for 20+ years and burittos and tortas taste the same every time! Very welcoming. Even the chef is the same. I hope they stay in business for eternity! read more

Pancho's Tacos is a really great little Mexican restaurant. The burrito I ordered with carne asada meat was delicious and there was a mini salsa bar with chopped cilantro and onions to top off my plate properly. The food was ready less than 2 minutes after I ordered too, excellent service. I want to come back again to try their tacos and tostadas next time. read more

Pancho's Tacos - Gourmet Burrito Combo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I just had the Machico breakfast burrito for the first time and it was awesome! One of the best breakfast burritos I've had in my life! You can tell this breakfast burrito was made with love! I always get the Machaca play but now I'm a big fan of the Machaca burrito. If you haven't tried the beef bean and cheese burrito, it's the bomb! Thanks to everyone at Pancho's for the great service and the hard work. You guys are amazing! read more

Pancho's Tacos - Muchacho breakfast burrito! The best! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I've eaten at Pancho's over 100 times. Open since 1974, this place is the classic LA Mexican joint to me. I missed it so much while living in San Francisco. it was one of the first places I came back to when I moved back. Let's be real: not everything here is perfect. The bathrooms are old (but clean), the décor is a bit dingy (but charmingly authentic), and the food isn't organic or healthy--but it's homemade with love, and that makes all the difference. People are kind here. As for the food: the Chile Relleno, chicken enchiladas, and fried fish tacos are AMAZING. I don't recommend the shrimp items, and they screw up sometimes seldom but if I even out all the experiences, I love this place. read more

Pancho's Tacos - Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Great Food and wonderful service food is delicious food with and authentic taste. I have loved this restaurant since it on Pico and Lincoln.

This place has been here for what feels like forever, since the 70's, which is hard to do in Santa Monica. It's a comfortable, almost dive like, restaurant. Nothing fancy and that's exactly how I like it. There are a ton of signs to give you many, many, food options and I'm not going to post photos because they would just be repeats of what other people have posted. I live close so it's nice to be able to pop in and satisfy my Mexican food craving. The food is consistently good and the portions are as well. There is a small parking lot attached. I highly recommend coming here. read more

Not a local to the Santa Monica area and stopped by here for some food. The ambience is very nostalgic if you grew up in the Pico Union area this area will feel like home. I have tried the sopes and burrito, both were with asada the sopes were amazing but the burritos were decent. The service was good, very straight to the point when I ordered those two times it was during their slow period but the man who helped me at the register was very sweet. A very good spot for some tacos! read more

Came in for breakfast - $80 (tip included) Bacon Breakfast Burrito - It was good, no complaints. Just a good standard burrito Menudo - The broth wasn't amazing but the meat was really good quality. They didn't give me any onions/oregano. My corn tortillas were barely heated and breaking apart. Asada Burrito w/ beans and rice - Really good, a little salty but packed with flavor. Breakfast Special omelette - I added 3 meats ($6 extra) but it was very tiny. It had potatoes and toast and covered with fresh avocado slices. A little too much onion was added but it was decent. Just not for the $18 price. Pancakes - AMAZING! The kids gobbled them up. It was our first time here. We always pass by and decided to give it a try. There was no salsas added to our bag, I think you may have to ask. My kids had a blast using the machines to get little toys while we waited. When we arrived at 7:30 the chef was working the whole store alone. He was nice, and made our food fast. read more

Literally gave us old food, i know great authentic mexican food as a mexican and this was not it. we ordered a lot too, just to be disappointed. server's have their mouth zip shut. read more

After a cold, long day working I (3 months pregnant) was craving a good bean and cheese burrito! So I turned to my trustee Ol Yelper community and yall a damn lie! Lol. I was reluctant to try bc only 3 and some change stars...the food is great! The establishment it self could use some TLC, but who doesn't love a little hole in the wall kinda taco shack???? I will return and get my food to-go again! Just give them a shot I was pleasantly surprised! read more

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Amazing tacos and great service. Had pastor tacos and lengua tacos. 10/10! Price to quality ratio is very good too! This place is a gem.

Best hard shell chicken tacos on the west side! Get the combo plate. Also highly recommend the red salsa with jalapeño in it. I used to live around the corner, and now I drive five miles to get these tacos. read more

Pancho's Tacos - No. 4 combo with chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Damn good tacos! Tasty beef, perfect lettuce ratio, shredded cheese. The salsa was great too. Then even have the Harley is and carrots blended into a salsa if you're into that. I am so it was an extra bonus stopping in here to try the tacos on Taco Tuesday. Ordered the combo 4 (2 tacos and side of beans, rice, chips) read more

Pancho's Tacos - Salsa Bar - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Love Pancho's tacos. A lot of people have their opinions on best Mexican food on the west side, but this one just does it right for me. It gives a nostalgic Mexican cafe vibe and the food is very consistent. We love their crunch taco combo and their loco burrito. After Speaking with the owner previously, you can tell he has passion for what he does. He really shows good customer care. I wish I could do more to get the word out about this place. Hopefully the review helps! read more

3.5 is the right rating, but I agree closer to 4 than 3. I went with the Machaca Burrito, but I gringo'ed it up and added sour cream, avo, pico. Everything was solid. Bottom line: I'd never seek out Pancho, but if I had to pop in and be a fat boi here, I wouldn't be upset about it. And they have free wifi! read more

Pancho's Tacos - Machaca Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I almost forgot about this wonderful little spot. I have not been in some 30 years. It has been there forever it seems. But we moved a bit and just sort of forgot about it. I am so glad we found it again. My grandson picked out this little place. He loves Mexican food and thought he might like to try it. Parking is free in their lot and they even have a painting on the cement wall thanking and blessing customers for coming. It is one of those places that you order at the counter. But they bring your food to you. You can eat inside or out. We stayed inside and were very happy. The person that took our order was ever so nice. My grandson is 15 now, but has issues with speech, so we practice. The person taking our order was so patient as he tried to explain exactly what he wanted. He was clear he wanted guacamole and the staff member, maybe the manger or owner, heard that clearly and gave him a lot. We paid and took out seats. In less than 5 minutes our order was served to us and it was all great. We shared rice and beans with cheese, guacamole, nachos, and a taco. It was all old school traditional Spanish food and just as good as some much more expensive places we have been to. Their guacamole is thick and rich. It is perfect. It was all perfect. They have salsa and chopped onions and things like that out so you can carefully help yourself. The place is older and you can tell by the somewhat faded menu bar above the counter, but it was spotless. The tables are cleaned after someone leaves and there are plenty of napkins. The bathrooms are spotless and there is hand sanitizer if you feel the need. They also have take away, and I am sure there is a third party company that delivers. If you want great Mexican food at a fair price by a family owned place, this is for you. You will love it. read more

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Good vibe. Very loud so hard to have a conversation. But everyone's food was delicious- chimichanga, taco salad, tostada, burrito. Great service. read more

Adding photos from lunch. Generous portions; great as always. A west side favorite. read more

Pancho's Tacos - #5 Two Cheese Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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They got my order wrong. Twice. I was the only person in there. The trash was overflowing out of the cans. If it hadn't been chilly I would have gone to the taco stand down the street instead. First time customer. Will not return. read more

They have the best breakfast burrito in Santa Monica and great service. Highly recommend!

We just ordered 3 Loco Burritos with carne asada. They were extremely salty. Not good would not order again.

Stopped by with my siblings and was presently surprised with the great location and amazing food. I highly recommend you get the quesadilla or wet burrito if you are nearby! read more

Food: I ordered a bean and cheese burrito. The size was good, pinto beans mashed, flour tortilla, and couldn't tell what kind of cheese was used but I could taste it and liked that it was melted. From my experience, most of the beans in burritos in LA are whole pinto beans, this was a nice treat, given that I didn't ask before hand. Mashed is what I prefer. Interior: Minimal, southern CA taqueria decor vibes, some Mexican decor and portraits, hard/maybe plastic tables and benches. Typical taqueria vibe but still cozy. Parking: Small parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Street parking also available. We parked in the lot, easy and convenient. Experience: No muss no fuss, order your food, and enjoy it inside or in their outside bench area. Price though was a bit much, for a bean and cheese burrito $8-9, whereas a super burrito w/ meat and other things is $10. Bean and cheese should always be way cheaper. Overall good. Will go back if I'm hungry after a beach hang. read more

Pancho's Tacos - bean and cheese burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I came here with my two brothers for a casual dinner. I had the veggie burrito, one brother had the wet adobada burrito, and the other had the carne asada quesadilla. We all loved the food; fresh, tasty, and good portions. The staff is polite and welcoming, and the place has a laid-back vibe. I'd definitely come here again! read more

The typical hole in the wall with incredible breakfast tacos and the sweetest staff. The good customer service always makes the difference.

Love this place! Excellent old school ground beef hard shell tacos and delicious guacamole. Terrific burritos, too. So glad they deliver through GrubHub now! read more

I love love this place!! Easy parking, quick service, kind staff, 50 cent games/toys, and of course yummy food.

So I use to love coming here but I stopped for a while because they always forgot to give me something I wouldn't go back I would be to embarrassed. My brother wanted burrito and I missed going there I decided to go two weeks ago on a Sunday morning got my food came home they gave my brother a pork burrito so I had to drive back I was annoyed but I was very polite to the cashier. He messed up the order and tried to blame the cook and the cook was straight forward and said it was the cashier he had the paper in hand . I gave them back there burrito and they gave me a new one the one I wanted . So I decided to wait a week and come back this Sunday the same cashier in my mind it cant happen a again I won't lie I didn't give a tip this time because I was so dissatisfied with what happened two weeks ago .a reminder I gave him a tip two weeks ago for his poor service .i Order menudo 2 burritos got home my burrito was wrong again it was a carnitas I was going to eat it but I'm not much of a fan of carnitas but now it's the principal of the matter. I got there I said this to him I walked in and said to the cashier hey this happend two times I gave you the burrito back last time this time I'm not It's very inconvenience, and I want to eat with my family. The cook came different guy from last time he was really really polite and said no keep that one and I said thank you and he made me a new one and I had to get the Condiments for the mundo since he didn't put not one thing in there like lemon cilantro or onion thank God my hubby called me while I was driving over there remind you this is a to go order . It real left a nasty taste in my mouth. Man I won't be going on Sunday if it's the guy again I don't know if he mess up just to do it because it's not the cooks sad part he repeats the order back so how hard is it .... FYI I worked in the restaurant industry not hard it was right in front of him .ill take a time out ... fyi I didn't eat my food read more

Charged me 31.00 dollars for 2 enchiladas and rice and beans. Then asked for a tip. This place is out of its mind read more

Pancho's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The guys at Pancho's are always so kind and so friendly, and it really has a very open and friendly vibe. Food is always so good, love their jumbo burritos and chicken tacos! read more

Been coming here since I was a kid! This is a long time locals favorite. Some food is a bit cheesy though so you have to tell them "easy on the cheese, please" but they're happy to accommodate. Easy, convenient location, nice staff and the prices are right! read more

Been driving by this place for years and finally decided to check it out. I tried to carne asada nachos. Huge portion but taste was just basic. Not sure if I'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

Pancho's Tacos - Carne asada nachos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great food and good service with excellent salsa and accomplished chef and staff . Always tasty and good fillings a size read more

My experience included old tasting food and stale chips with no salt. It's affordable, low price but I did get the runs from it.

Want a restaurant where the workers rub their eye and are unclean, in addition to sanitizer and miscellaneous cleaning products near food/food stations??! this is the place to go. The health department needs to pay a few visits to this place until they get their s*** together. Aside from the food being mediocre the cleanliness of this place is horrid. Not sure if they're paying somebody at the health department for the grade but this place is a joke in terms of cleanliness. Took my family the other day and my mom asked for a to-go container while the cashier who resembles the hunchback of Notre Dame, scratched his eye and proceeded to hand it to her and when my mother confronted him and ask for a new container, he stated I scratched my head not my eye how unclean. I don't recommend this restaurant and will not be returning I noticed a new spot across the street, might try them out instead as a replacement to this place read more

This is my local so I try to support them. But $25 for a rolled tacos plate and a Mexican Coke is making it hard.

Cute little whole in the wall place. The rpices are reasonable and the food is tasty. The cashier was attentive and nice. They have parking. The salsas are made fresh ! read more

Relatively cheap for the west side, but nothing too special. Will probably order one or two more items just to confirm read more

I'll take it the guy behind the counter did not want my business. I came in for a late breakfast and I saw he was eating something that looked good and I simply asked "oh is that Chilaquiles?" thinking I might order that and he said "don't worry about my food" while staring me down like he wanted to fight like he had some pointless chip on his shoulder . "what do you want?". I said "I'll pass thank you". read more

I have not been here in many many years, probably over 20. It hasn't changed a bit and I love their tacos. I got a large Carne Asada and a small Carnitas taco. Both were outstanding and they still have the same green jalapeño hot sauce which is definitely on the tasty and hot side. While I was sitting at the chairs outside Jose came up to me who is the owner. It's great to see an old business surviving in these times as this This one has survived for over 45 years. They used to be located on the corner corner of Ocean Park Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard. Thanks for the great memories! read more

Pancho's Tacos - Have not been here in many years! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California