Had to update my review. I wanted to have that quesadilla again, which alone should've been enough to warrant a higher rating. Grabbed it to go and got the corn and potato soup too. Because I had a long drive I heated the soup up when I got home and it was excellent. The quesadilla was also amazing. Even better than the first time and not nearly as greasy. And as it turns out- they FO sell bottles of their verde sauce! (Which I absolutely bought!) I'm still looking forward to trying some of their other menu options too. Worth a stop for a delicious meal! read more

Pandita - Carnitas a quesadilla (February's Grilled Cheese Experience offering!) - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I went there with my date today, because that's where she wanted to go(our third time going here). She got the sal on ceviche on the homemade tortilla chips, made from wonton wrappers. I got a pork chimichanga-like burrito(under the recommendation of our server, since I was famished). So PANDITA is batting a 1000! Our third time eating there, and the food is always fresh, flavorful, and bright. Nice artwork/posters on the walls and just has a nice, inviting vibe to the place. Very kid-friendly, and I feel it's a place that anyone would have a pleasant experience trying. The staff is friendly and helpful in giving one recommendations on what seems more to his/her liking. They also make top notch mixed, adult beverages, that are made with fresh fruit, and are sure to please. Go check them out. read more

Pandita - Salmon ceviche on fried wonton chips. - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Deep fried burrito is amazing. The house hot sauce collection is also next level! 1000% would recommend. The owners are super nice and have been working every time I've visited. read more

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This is my third review for Pandita, and I'm pleased to say that they are still killing it! One cool thing about them is their weekly specials which are consistently creative and delicious. This week they had wild salmon tacos with ginger-tamarind sauce along with a Thai-style vegan coconut curry soup. As soon as I saw them post it on social media, I knew I had to have it. It was absolutely fantastic. The soup was chock full of veggies and a subtle heat, and the tacos were delicious and beautifully presented, and the tortilla was fresh and locally-sourced. This meal was a ray of sunshine on a cold foggy day. I also appreciate the great music that is always playing whenever I step inside that just adds to the cozy atmosphere. Definitely follow them on FB/IG to catch up on their latest specials. If you want what I just had, you'll have to get there by Sunday Dec 8! read more

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Dang Pandita, you threw down and I am throughly upset that I do not live closer. We had the quest and chips to start. The queso is homemade and delicious. Braised beef and Adobo chicken tacos and the Adobo chicken fuego-rito. The carrot habenero sauce is a must on everything too. read more

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Food was ok, service marginal and ambiance - meh. I expected exceptional Mexican food based on the reviews and maybe this place works for Eugene but Seattle has a lot going for it especially for Mexican food. read more

I stopped by a few days ago, after an eye doctor appointment and saw this little restaurant that I had never tried before. They have a great menu and a nice assortment of beverages. They have a little board with their daily specials on it and also happy hour drinks. I ordered their taco salad with Carnitas. I have never had a better taco salad. It was full of nothing but fresh lettuce, pickled red onions, micro greens, pepitas, black beans and some of the best crispy Carnitas I have had. I ordered a mezcal lemonade that was delicious. Alexis, my server was very knowledgeable and helpful with my order. She also brought out their three hot sauces, I couldn't decide which one I liked best. They were all completely different and delicious in their own way. I can't remember the last time I had such fresh and tasty Mexican food in Eugene. I was lucky enough to have met the owner, Amy, and I will be making this a regular stop! read more

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This place was awesome. Great food, better service. Will be back next time in Eugene. Liked the outdoor vibes in the summer.

These folks are really nice and I've been going here since they opened a few years back prior to Covid. I was a big fan of the original burrito that had melted cheese and fries in it at the time. This is no longer available, but sometimes the people at the counter know what I'm talking about and I can still get it. I appreciate that. I've eaten there often and had pretty decent experiences with a variety of tacos and burritos over the years. Unfortunately, on my last visit here, I was not so happy. I paid $9.50 for a tortilla full of rather uninspired beans and rice called a burrito. That ain't right. I will stop in for some of their tacos & a margarita again, before I dismiss it as done for me. The other detractors I'll mention is 1) bathroom outside and 2) place tends to be pretty cold because the doors are often open and it's quite chilly. Wear a sweater if you don't run hot. read more

Pandita - Good thing there's a lot of salsa because this was basically meh - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Everything was good including the service, but kind of of pricey for what we got and we were still hungry when we left.

Fresh local ingredients make for great flavors. The taco salad special was made with hearty green kale and house-pickled onions, no iceberg lettuce. I have been here a few times but have not had the tacos yet, opting for the specials. The environment is casual and warm. The proprietors are friendly. There is soft music with a lot of variety. read more

Pandita - Pozole - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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No clue how we missed this place apparently over and over until a thirteen year old foodie clued me into it's existence. So good! Gluten intolerant options and the food is honestly super tasty. Meat is flavored to perfection, super tender, and I'm never going to be sad to sit in the sunshine to eat. There's also inside seating but to be honest I didn't see it personally so I couldn't say what that's like. Friendly folks working there, easy menu, and food came out fast. Prices are a little high considering the portions (although said kid's burrito was inSANE), but for a splurge we really enjoyed it. read more

The food was delicious and the owners inviting. I have gluten and dairy issues that they easily accommodated. Lots of options for me and great specials. I had the albacore tostada and it was great. read more

Do yourself a favor and try this spot if you haven't already. The food is great & we've had almost everything on the menu this afternoon for my small birthday lunch! Didn't get to picture the Chicken Adobo or Braised beef tacos. read more

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Fun little taco shack in Eugene, with Japanese-Mexican fusion style food, including hard and soft tacos, burritos, queso and chips, and homemade salsas, that incorporates a childhood nickname of one of the owners: Pandita. This is not Mexican food, and it's apparently not meant to be. Highlights on this menu include a hard taco special (my preference, over their soft tacos) and drinks. Run by a husband and wife team, and incorporating good music, a Grateful Dead bear-inspired panda logo, and featuring a cozy working fireplace on their patio for keeping comfortable on colder days and nights and with limited room in the dining room, Pandita's works best if you stick to their strengths: hard shell tacos, queso, good music & drinks. read more

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Food was great, very quick, large selection of mezcals and tequilas. Would definitely go back.

I really wanted to love this place as it was recommended by my brother, but it was just okay. The guac was alright, but the tacos that I ordered tasted like the shells were straight out of an Old El Paso package. The outdoor dining was nice, as it was beautiful out, but our table was way too close to the people next to us. I liked that they had self service water. I would love to see mocktail options for those of us who don't imbibe alcohol. read more

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The best! Very creative, nicely curated than you and obviously the food is made with love!

This place is sort of a cross between a food cart and a restaurant. seating is covered and immediately adjacent to 11th St. We've eaten here a couple of times recently and loved the gourmet entrée items. But I'm mainly here to talk about the margaritas, which are the absolute pinnacle of freshness. They don't use mix that was made up that morning, like everybody else does around here. They squeeze those limes fresh. Basic Margarita is excellent, and you can upgrade with specialty blends and top shelf tequilas . Yum! read more

Last time we were down in Eugene we grabbed an early dinner at Pandita. We split 5 of their tacos (once of each flavor). They were all delicious and the perfect amount for the two of us. The service was friendly and the tacos came out fairly fast and were fresh and hot with so many great flavors. The ambiance is a eclectic and cozy. Made me feel like one of the cool kids. I'd def keep this on the list of places to eat in Eugene! read more

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Our son goes to UofO so we were happy to find this little spot for lunches when we are there visiting. Fresh and delicious!

We were honestly skeptical if this fusion and master-of-none kinda restaurant would be a pleasant experience on our one night in Eugene, but we had nothing to be afraid of. It has all the vibes of a college/university town restaurant - relaxed, easy going kinda environment...most of the seating is outdoors. We ordered at the counter. The ladies running the service seemed very sweet. Their special of squash blossoms had caught our eye and we had that as our first pick for appetizer. It was a little on the pricey side but the dish was exotic...the filling, and the sauce were so finger licking good. We all enjoyed it. We also ordered a chips and salsa Rosa...loved the charred tomato flavor. My little one had the little panda bowl, the quantity looked sufficient. Our drinks came quickly but obviously the entrees took time to come thorough. For drinks I had the blueberry margarita and my husband had the kiwi mezcal. I loved my margarita but the mezcal was a little too sweet for my husband and very short on the quantity. My daughters lemonade was very tasty - definitely home made! My husband had the salmon tostada for his dinner and he enjoyed that meal a lot more than the drink. My son had the bean and cheese taco and carnitas taco. He seemed to like the beans taco more than the carnitas. I had the 3 tacos with carnitas and adobo chicken, and I though the carnitas were better than the chicken. A must visit if you are at Eugene. read more

Pandita - Squash blossom - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I really liked Pandita. It was such a fun atmosphere and the food was delicious. You order at a counter and then the food is brought to you which I liked. The drinks were really good as well, they had exciting options like a strawberry margarita and a whole bar area. The menu was pretty big and had a lot of options-burritos, bowls, tacos, chips, and more. The food was beautiful too, so colorful and plated nicely. Servers were very friendly and accommodating. Definitely come here for a fun bite to eat and some drinks! read more

Pandita - Panda-rito - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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First time, and now favorite taco in the Eug! Don't expect the typical Mexican taco, but do expect the best flavor! :-)

Fire. Food was fresh and unique. Not over the top crazy, and worth the price. We had the adobe chicken tacos, waffle fries w/ carnitas with the pickled onions (my fav) & vegetarian bowl. Had a nice cold beer and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Salsas were amazing, I am a spicy food lover and these were my addiction. The salsa verde was the spiciest, loved it. Friendly staff & definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

Pandita - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The staff was very friendly. The food took a while, but they were pretty busy. I think that goes to show how good they are! Mans got a beef bowl and we shared some crispy tacos. It was nice having g a quality crunchy taco in a world full of soft tacos. My favorite was the bean taco (I love beans!!!) Chicken taco was also good. They have 3 hot sauces. Pretty good. It's located on a busy street, but they had a well enclosed area on the side walk. Cute vibes and good music! read more

So fun. Walk up window to order. Bar - order the margaritas. A vegan burrito with guac. A veggie taco. Queso n chips. Took a number and they brought out everything nicely in order and at pace. Just enough to make it a snack without getting overloaded. Staff was awesome. Very personable. Glad my hubby found it. read more

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Food is similar to what I've experienced in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Prompt service. Highly recommended.

Great place with delicious tacos!! Wow!! We love Panditas!!. Thank you so so much for offering vegan options, we will stop here again!! read more

Pandita - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Absolutely delicious, huge flavor, super fresh ingredients. Wonderful spot!!!! Outstanding service and quick! read more

Pandita - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

My husband, son, and I stopped in about 2 weeks ago for dinner. The décor is fun and relaxing, and the music in the restaurant was awesome. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. They do not have any high chairs, though, which would have made our visit a little bit easier. I started with a sangria, and my husband had a Coke in a bottle. We began with the Pandita fries. The fries were crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. The only thing I would change is to add more carnitas and more of the crema. Next, we had Mama's salmon tostadas. They were the best things we ordered! The salmon was fresh and savory, the avocado and green onion mixed perfectly, and the crispy wontons brought everything together perfectly. My husband and I could have each eaten our own! We split the taco three pack. We got 3 braised beef tacos. They were fresh and tasty. They were good, but not the best beef tacos that I have ever had. I enjoyed the freshness and dynamic flavor of the salmon tostadas more. Rating from F to A+++, I give it an A++. We would definitely eat here again. read more

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The meat was dry in every taco we tried, but the guacamole and drinks were really good. Our kid said it taste like cat food. The service was good. read more

Cute little spot with friendly staff and great food . I'm a huge fan of their hot verde sauce , it has just the right amount of spice . There Pandita fries are always so crispy with a hearty amount of toppings . I've never been disappointed with any of my orders . read more

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What a gem! Delicious tacos and the chips and queso are amazing. Great vegetarian options.

Delicious! Everything we ate was so good! Fresh and flavorful! Ordered a braised beef taco (my favorite of the two), carnitas taco, hibiscus margarita, and shared rojo salsa, a large side of guac, and chips. They bring out three bottles of homemade hot sauce that are packed full of flavor and spice! Can't wait to go back! Small place on the corner of a street. You place your order at the outdoor window then grab a seat and they bring you your order. Sat outside at cute wooden picnic tables. read more

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So, it's my birthday... I wanted a special meal, perhaps something outside of our 'normal rotation,' and since I just had knee surgery- we wanted to order delivery. I looked here on Yelp and saw so many stars, and I thought that- just maybe- I had found a new place for my favorite food... TACOS! My partner is a full-on carnivore, and he ordered the beef, I am a pescetarian who eats chicken on occasion- so, chicken tacos it is! I noticed that the beef tacos came with habanero sauce, so I ordered a side of habanero sauce for myself as I am a lover of heat & spice. Doordash made this meal very expensive with fees and whatnot, but the convenience of tacos at home without the hassle of loading into the car in the heat with a stiff & swollen knee would have been well worth it, had the food been good. Chips and salsa (they only offer rojo for delivery, but we prefer verde) Tacos for him, tacos for me, and Chips and guac in case the salsa was not good (we don't always love rojo salsa..) We received a bag of chips that was marked on the back 2x (yet it was a small bag comparable to other delivery meals we've enjoyed from similar venues.) Five tacos each, which may sound like a lot- I was imagining raiding the fridge later for a leftover bite- but worry not, as these were the smallest tacos with bland meats, minimal toppings, and nearly zero flavor. The tacos that I added habanero sauce to had some flavor, but the tiny cup was about 1/2 ounce size and I donated the majority of it to give the rojo salsa some flavor. The one bag of chips sent was apparently for the two orders, and measly portions aside- the chips were the only item delivered with any flavor. I've offered one star review for the chips alone, but even that feels generous for a spoiled birthday meal. At least I don't ever have to order from them again, and I suggest you save your time and money and just go somewhere else, too! no photos available, as we were too hungry to not eat, and they didn't look worth photographing upon arrival. read more

Fresh and flavorful food. Cute outdoor seating. Everyone working there was super nice. My partner ordered the three pack of tacos with carnitas, beef, and veggie. I ordered a veggie tostada which had delicious beans, pickled onions, sprouts and was nice and filling. My partner also had a blueberry habanero margarita that he described as tangy, spicy, and really good. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Tacos with a twist. Really good food. Was not expecting the flavors. Pickled onions were good. My wife and I had the salmon tostadas. Very delicious. My only issue is I wish they gave you a larger portion. It's enough. But I really wanted more when I was done. Price for everything including my kids' food and shared guacamole was reasonable as well. It's a local spot so if you are in Eugene try it out. They also have drinks. read more

Excellent experience at Pandita. Not much indoor seating. Queso is phenomenal. Would recommend! read more

Pandita - Tacos Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Excellent food and over the top customer service. Our favorite place to eat in town. We wish they were open 7 days a week! Can't get enough. The food is top tier quality and made with love. They also have the best drinks. read more