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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jasmine I.

    Happy Cinco! When it comes to the Mexican food scene in Anchorage, some specialize in food, while some specialize in margaritas/tequila only. That leaves us with a small handful of places that do both Mexican food and drinks decently. Panchos Villa executes both well, in my humble opinion. Panchos Villa does a great job at handling their lunch rush. Waitresses are always welcoming and efficient. Food is consistently cooked to order, hot and flavorful. This visit, we had a serious language barrier when trying to inquire about available brews on tap. Even brew that we were told by the bartender, was on tap, was still brought to us in bottle form. Other than that small hiccup, still recommend Panchos Villa.

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    Aislinn A.

    Service was poor and inattentive. Food quality is bad. It's on the side of tex-mex done poorly but not as bad as prison food. Definitely not authentic. Strong cumin tastes in everything accompanied by dry rice and sad refried beans. If you want decent tacos, taquitos or chiles rellenos this is not place.

    Rory S.

    Love this place, I've never had a bad experience. Staff is friendly food is good and drinks are strong and plentiful. This is a good place for a quick bite, dinner date, or even a date! With good company and the friendly staff the old building and windowless atmosphere make the experience all that more authentic and enjoyable! Favorite place for Mexican food in the state for sure!

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    Melissa Joy M.

    Delicious. Great service. Ordered burritos and carne asada. Everyone was happy. Pics taken after eating....forgot prior

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    Jo L.

    I had the fried halibut on the appetizer menu, it was great. My husband had a combo plate, he was dissatisfied. He likes his Colorado green chili on his Mexican food. Have not been able to find green chili in Alaska. Lol! Service was good. Rating based on my husbands disappointment.

    Spicy Michelada
    M J.

    Came across this spot while walking back to my rental house. I wanted a michelada and decided to try it here. The restaurant is very clean with a friendly atmosphere. I sat at the bar and even tho the bartender was not available to make my michelada the lady that greeted us was super nice. I did try a spicy Michelada different that what am used to but will try it again and maybe with some food.

    3 crispy shredded beef tacos and rice and beans

    I was born and raised on the south side and had never heard of this place. I recently came back home to visit from moving away 6 years ago and decided to check Yelp because my old favorite, La Mex had closed and I wasn't craving the capitalized Gallos/Taco King (even though they are very delicious too) This place popped up and we went last night! SOOOOO GOOD. Not sure why more people don't talk about this place although they might be and I just don't live here or hang on this side of town much. However, it's definitely worth the trip! Anchorage people if you haven't tried this place, run don't walk! Great atmosphere, great chips and salsa, great margaritas, great service, and most importantly incredible food!

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    Great caldo and service! We like the chips and salsa and the overall feel... it's like you're in an authentic restaurant

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    Food Service excellent. Like cal owned and just a nice place to eat. Nothing fancy

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    Food is good, but heads up they do charge the service fee for credit cards. So bring cash

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    Could've been a bad time I tried the Menudo and a margarita both were very mediocre. Service was good.

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