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Taqueria Panchito

4.2 (223 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Aya C.

Authentic tacos ! And on Wednesdays it's taco Wednesday! Select tacos are 1.99. They also have all sorts of sauces to choose from. They are very quick as well. Their charbroiled chicken is delicious. I got it on top of my salad!

Maria T.

Taco carnitas! Taco carnitas! Taco carnitas! Yum! These tacos were delish! My friend and I went to this Mexican restaurant on a whim and we were pleasantly surprised! The carnitas were juicy and had the perfect seasoning and spicy kick ! The plantains were fried just right and the rice was nice and fluffy! The salsa was hearty, not watery like some, and crispy, lightly salted tortilla chips were on time! If you're after authentic Mexican grub, this place fits the bill. Speaking of the bill, the prices were fair for the portions. The restaurant was pretty simple, not very festively decorated but bright and clean. To order, you go to the counter and a server delivers your food. There are also condiments and extra napkins on the front counter, along with a dessert case. There's a beverage case filled with sodas and other drinks. Some days they have special taco night for discounts so I've got to return for that! Whenever I'm on the southside, I will remember this tasty spot!

A copy of the updated amount after the $5 was taken. Taking $5 is weird but okay.

This spot became something I would look forward to after work every once in a while to enjoy some delicious authentic Mexican food. Unfortunately, I won't be able to return. Illegal business practices is what I truly detest and cannot support. $5 was stolen from the total amount I spent yesterday evening, January 30th, 2026. $5 really isn't that much, but the principle that a business would steal from their customers to accommodate employee satisfaction in an illegal way is truly disgusting to me. I cannot trust this business anymore and will not be returning. I must alert that anyone who decides to eat here makes sure they receive a full copy of their receipt and take a picture just in case one of the ladies there decide to pull another stunt like this. It sucks because Taqueria Panchito has delicious food, but stealing money because you want an extra $5 is child like and can truly create a really bad situation for you all. I suggest the company do what is right. It's extremely dangerous, especially in times like now, where someone that may not be as chill as me does something that everyone may not like. You don't take from people, period. Don't be foolish like me and get your receipts or just do not come here is integrity does matter.

Rice and refried beans
Sherrie K.

I passed by this place so many times and decided to stop by for takeout. Inside, there are a few tables and a counter where you place your order. It smelled so good when I walked in. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and my mom ordered a beef burrito with a side of rice and beans. The portions were huge and definitely worth the prices, which was very reasonable. The quesabirria tacos were okay taste wise. The consume had way too much oil. I had to keep using my spoon to bypass the oil. My mom loved her burrito and rice and beans. She said that they were both flavorful and she had plenty leftover for the next day. I'll be back to try out some other items in the menu.

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Warren R.

Cute little spot to enjoy what tasted like authentic Mexican food. I'm sure when I make it to Mexico one day I'll have a different opinion of what authentic Mexican food is though. Lol I, as well as my two Jamacan friends really enjoyed the food. We were very pleased with everything we ordered.

Chilaquiles , tacos, y tostada
Maya O.

The best Mexican food in Richmond by far. I always go for their amazing tacos. Most authentic place you'll find. Cant recommend enough

Carnitas,cow's head,Al pastor,chorizo tacos
Brandon E.

I'm from Los Angeles and I've been deprived of REAL Mexican tacos until now. This is the stuff I was born and raised on. Nothing fancy about the decor, plate presentation or dress attire needed, straight up real authentic home cooked Mexican food. Ordered 4 various meats, then ordered 4 more different ones. I almost did salsa shots at their bar, That Good!! Went over the rainbow Auntie Em, there's no place like home!

This is the last of the greasy steak tacos.
Jessie B.

I've been coming here since 2017 for $1 taco Wednesdays. These authentic tacos are absolutely delicious with all the cilantro and onions. You really don't need salsa. For some reason the steak and ground beef tacos were extremely greasy tonight. I could barely eat them. Not sure if they had a different cook or what but someone needs to tell them to drain the tortillas next time. I hate I thought to do this review after dropping off the greasy bag with the ground beef tacos and the greasy rapers from the ones I ate driving. So I don't have a photo of the excessive grease. The chicken tacos were normal.

Tacos and asada and salsa
Katie L.

Last year we learned about the truck at Starr Hill one night. This year we remembered how good it was and started looking on social media to find where the truck was. Excited to see they have a brick and mortar! The experience at the truck was a 20 out of 10. Same thing at the brick and mortar. Hands down wonderful food. Once again, ordered more just to have more delicious food even though we didn't need it. Amazing. Only tip? Get an ABC license. This would have been 30 out of 10 if we could wash it down with a cold Modelo.

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Jann G.

This place is a very near and dear place for me throughout my years in college. I've only ever gone to this place on Wednesday's because they offer $2 tacos on those days. This place gets really packed at night, especially when the school season starts up but I would say this place is worth the wait. There are booth seats everywhere and when they're packed I'm always willing to eat outside for one of their tacos. With the prices of food these days, it's rare to find a place that still offers prices like Panchito's. The al pastor tacos are my favorite. They're a marinated meat with a little hit of spice and they always ask if you want everything on your tacos, which include cilantro and onions. They have a sauce bar up front which lets you get your choices of salsa and lime and they always keep that fully stocked. If I'm feeling extra hungry I grab myself 2 carne asada tacos and 2 al pastor tacos and even a little churro to end my meal and boy does that make you wanna sleep after. The people here are nice and you can tell the place is authentic, rich with history and I will be back next Wednesday to get myself some more tacos.

Dry bland food with small and large chunks of bones in it.

Food was pretty terrible. Very dry. Only flavor was the super hot sauce. My taco had bones in it and I'm lucky I didn't damage a tooth or choke on it. Service was pretty bad they could not understand me and my order of 1 steak taco and 1 chicken taco came out as 6 awful chicken tacos. Rather than argue further I just paid and left.

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Tacos not good very expensive $37 for 6 tacos and very small people go to Burger King or McDonald's is cheaper

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Best authentic Mexican spot I've had in the Richmond area! Their homemade salsas are everything

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We arrived on Thursday night around 8 pm, and the parking was hit or miss. I had to circle the…read moreblock to find a spot, but it was pretty close once I did. I noticed the ice cream/yogurt spot nearby was hopping. There was a person asking for change outside the front door. We were greeted by an enthusiastic host and seated immediately at a booth up front. The server came by within seconds and brought us water and place settings. We decided to get the chips and salsa for an appetizer and a pair of melting chimichangas for entrees. I can't resist some chorizo and steak. My partner got the chimichanga without chorizo and with chicken. The ambiance was colorful with beautifully painted murals on each wall, and the atmosphere was undeniably loud. There were lots of patrons. The place was packed, even at the bar, so your mileage may vary. We received our orders within minutes of each other, so there wasn't much of a wait time. The chips and salsa were homemade, fresh, warm, and delicious (muy rico). Same for the entrees; exactly what I want in a Mexican food restaurant. The chorizo and steak were well-cooked, seasoned, and chopped finely, but not ground. I was in heaven with that chimichanga. We had to take home leftovers. The next night, heated in the oven at 325 for 30 minutes, they were similarly excellent. The night ended without dessert, sadly (too full). However, the server was quick and efficient, and he was always around to fill water and bring anything we needed throughout the meal. Great experience overall. We will definitely return here whenever we have a hankering for some good Mexican food at reasonable prices. I can recommend this place to anyone who appreciates hearty and filling Mexican food.

Blue Habanero is a Mexican restaurant near Scoop on Strawberry St. in Richmond. There's free street…read moreparking in front of the restaurant and street parking nearby. The ambiance can be described as eclectic and casual. It's great for big groups and relaxed lunches. There's a variety of menu options for food and drink. Our server was nice, but she didn't really answer our questions about the menu or substitutions, which was a little inconvenient. Also, we kept having to ask for utensils and napkins, which made our food get a bit cold. The pineapple habanero margarita tasted like spicy pineapple juice and was pretty expensive. It was pretty, but not worth the money. The food also was really average, but the portion sizes were good for sharing. The huitlacoche tacos were a little bland and soggy, the chicken chipotle tacos had a good sauce but were also soggy and the fajitas did not have enough seasoning. Not a restaurant that I would come back to, but I liked it's proximity to other dessert places nearby.

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One of my favorite places to go when I visit Richmond. The food is absolutely delicious. This…read moreMexican restaurant is Jalisco style serving up an incredible diverse offering of food and drinks. Some of my favorites include the Cochi Loco Taco, the Birria Quesadilla, Carne Asada Fries, and I love their chips and queso. They also serve different flavors of agua fresca, and an amazing assortment of fresh fruity cocktails. Everything is aesthetically pleasing, and the looks match the food. I also love that they have a salsa bar where I can serve myself different type of salsa and peppers and onions, etc. The atmosphere is fast paced, but kind of exciting. It's really packed in there pretty much any time you go so keep that in mind It's not a place that you could really bring a bag or relax and work or have a solo date. It's really a place to hang out with friends and have a good time

Giving praise to the woman who was cleaning tables Friday night 4/24/26. What a saint. First, I…read morewalked over to a table she was cleaning to grab it and I dropped my sauces in the process to the table. It fell on the floor and table. She was so kind and was like don't worry I got it. I was cleaning some of the sauce on the floor and she just was like no I got it. Also, I had a toddler that was having a total meltdown. The lady was trying to help me with that! There was a language barrier, but she was just trying to know his age and tried to smile at him. It was also the evening time so, it was busy, but she was just so calm and helpful. I didn't get a name, but you are amazing and hope you are doing well! Tacos were the best I had since my trip to the Bay in '19. Al pastor was perfect. My husband said the chicken quesadilla is the best he's ever had in his life. All the food was what we wanted and it hit that taco craving. Like everyone has said, it's as good as west coast tacos.

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