My favorite Mexican place in this part of Richmond. Always super clean with a very friendly staff! Today I had the horchata, excellent t, and shrimp diablo, also excellent. Everything is fresh, the seasoning on the shrimp deserves the diablo label and the corn tortillas were also very good with a strong corn flavor. If you are in the area, you should give them a try! read more

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I heard about their Taco Wednesday and decided to check it out. Upon arrival, their private parking lot is small, but it wasn't packed. I went around 3pm. If you go on Wednesday (any time), tacos are $1.99. They are opened from 10am-9pm. They had 8 options to choose from. We picked the chorizo, carne asada, carnitas, and chicharrón en salsa verde. These little, double-layered tacos packed a lot of flavor. Everything was delicious, but we agreed that our favorite was the carnitas (fried pork). It had a crunch to it that was perfect. All of the tacos were topped with cilantro and diced raw onions, but you can opt to not have it. They also had a sauce bar with different sauce options from the wimpy tomatillo sauce to the hottest. The server was friendly and nice. They also offered a good variety of menu items including desserts. I asked the waitress about their tacos on other days and she said they are $3.49 each and slightly bigger. Finding a cheap meal is hard these days. We will definitely be back. read more

The Food is outstanding!!! I had lengua tacos and enjoyed them very much. I am a repeat offender lol read more

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! read more

Taqueria Panchito - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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

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! read more

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100% would recommend - especially on Wednesdays. $1.99 tacos is an amazing deal! I always tend to ask for extra cilantro when I get tacos, but they loaded my tacos up with cilantro and I was shocked and so pleased for the first time! A great sit down restaurant if you're in the mood for that, or you can take it to go and grab your own sauces from the sauce bar! read more

Few years back I went here to order some tacos. It took them like 40 minutes just to get a few orders of tacos. It was unbelievable slow and I would not come back here ever again. read more

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. read more

Taqueria Panchito - A copy of the updated amount after the $5 was taken. Taking $5 is weird but okay. - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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. read more

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I use to really love going here , but the customer service is shitty. And I mean just that. I don't know if it's some new profound hate for my people (black) or just going with the flow of awful restaurants on Midlothian turnpike. But the we will get to you when we get to you is BS. Yes, give me money back because I waited patiently and you made me late for my lunch break and with no food. Third time's the charm. Never again read more

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. read more

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

Taqueria Panchito - Chilaquiles , tacos, y tostada - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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! read more

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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. read more

Taqueria Panchito - This is the last of the greasy steak tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Absolutely the most delicious Mexican food in RVA Their tacos, rice, beans, and flan are the BEST. And wonderful charcoal rotisserie chicken, too. Don't miss out on this authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

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. read more

Taqueria Panchito - Tacos and asada and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Delicious and affordable. Not gluten-free friendly even if you avoid ordering anything with gluten in it due to kitchen cross contamination, sadly. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Taqueria Panchito - Dry bland food with small and large chunks of bones in it. - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I was excited to finally make the hike here on Wednesday taco deal day and found that the price has gone from $1 to $1.50 for tacos which makes sense with nationwide supply chain issues. The service is quick and the tacos are one of the more authentic options in the area. I can handle spicy foods better than most and I think the vibrant green sauce and red sauce have a kick so try a little before you drench your taco in them. Don't forget to get a churro- you'll thank me later. read more

Taqueria Panchito - Ground beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Super delicious tacos. I got the tacos Al pastor and hubs got tacos with chorizo with a side of rice and beans. The salsa bar is wonderful too. We both got our tacos on flour tortillas with cilantro and onions. Amazing! We will be back. read more

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

The food: One of the best places to get tacos in rva! The staff are very friendly and the food is delicious! I had the carne asada, lengua, and al pastor tacos here and they were really good. The lengua was personally my favorite so I know what I'll be ordering for my next round. They also have a sauce bar too, so you can get as much as you want! The inside: The whole place isn't too big, but there's definitely enough room for small groups. They've got booths and tables that are big enough for groups of four and is spaced well so you don't feel cramped. read more

Taqueria Panchito - One of the best tacos in the area - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This has got to be my FAVE taco spot here in Richmond. The service is fast and the food is to die for. They have these amazing sauces that is self serve. I love coming here for a quick bite. I love coming here for their $1.99 Wednesday night tacos. I just only wish they were open late night, they would attract so many people for the late night munchies. read more

Taqueria Panchito - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Lazy staff and mediocre tacos. I payed $7 cash for $5.75 with of tacos. They refused to give me change because "we don't have coins." (Not my problem, get coins lol) The manager then came out and said "we don't have change for cash" Sadly, there are no truly great tacos in Richmond VA aside from the ones you make yourself. Life long Houstonian; sorry Richmond. You have some decent Viet and Central American spots but everything else is average at best. Yelp won't let me take away the food marks for food and service. This place deserves neither. DO NOT GO! read more

I used to love this place when I was younger. Especially their churros. I popped by the other day to seize the opportunity for the $1.99 tacos. I got five tacos, wish I got like 8 since they were so small. I got two carne asada, two beef, and one chorizo. Then I got a few of the mild/ spicy sauce they have sitting out in front of the counter. They service was okay, the girl was pretty nice. Now the tacos, I don't remember them being this mid. The carne asada tacos were decent, They weren't dry. The beef tacos were dry and unseasoned. I could only enjoy them if I put a lot of the salsa on them. I was pretty disappointed in those. The Chorizo tacos were the best ones and I think it's because chorizo has its own kid of flavor. Everything else was dry or unseasoned and tasted like they didn't try. Then the fill the tacos with raw onions and cilantro which I thought I wouldn't mind until I smelled like onions for the rest of the day talking to my patients lmao. read more

I took one bite of their tacos and said to my wife, "We have been blessed." I'm a Texan; my standards for tacos are high. One of my top 3 concerns about moving to Richmond was that we would not be able to find good tacos, but I am happy to say that fear has been put to rest after hitting up their $1 taco Wednesday. We got 2 each of the tacos al pastor, carnitas, and chorizo tacos to eat there while they were hot, and after trying them, promptly ordered like 15 more to take home with us lol. They're covered in cilantro and onion, and plenty of limes and DELICIOUS SALSA available from their salsa bar. Their red salsa is ***** spicy which I deeply appreciated. On all fronts, this is my new go-to spot for actual Mexican food. Can't wait to head back to this place for lunch! Their Tortas were looking beautiful too... Thank you Taqueria Panchito!! read more

Taqueria Panchito - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We enjoyed having dinner here, I had the orchata which was delicious, the Pupusa had good flavor. The carnitas taco was tasty, the barbacoa was lacking flavor (compared to the ones I get in El Paso). I liked their salsa bar, and how the tacos come with onions and cilantro like they should be eaten Overall I was very satisfied with the food and the prices, will definitely come back to try different things since they have an extensive menu and the staff is very nice! read more

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I have gone here a couple times for dollar taco Wednesday. It gets insanely busy, and their lot is small, so beware. Get there before 3 or 4 if you want tripita (tripe), lengua (just get it, don't ask question), or cecina (shredded and stewed dried beef). Their tacos are good, definitely better than TexMex. They are not the best I've had, but definitely good. Don't expect the service to match the food. They are built on efficiency and that's it. They do this part quite well actually. Another reviewer mentions the price went up to $1.50. Still a very fair price, so take advantage and enjoy. We shared with a neighbor, and he ranted and raved and had to know where it was to go for himself. read more

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death Amen. I will personally keep this place is business. I will love Taqueria Panchito now and until the day I die. I tried the Barbacoa recently and I about died it was so good. Did I mention they have GUAVA Jarritos? Get out of here with that Jack! read more

Taqueria Panchito - Cabeza, carnitas, and Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is probably my favorite tacos spot around. They changed their price for Wednesday tacos from $1.00 to $1.25 which is still really affordable I got the al pastor + carne asada, both are equally flavorful I personally recommend everyone to get the churros here as well!! I always get extra for later. Just pop them in the oven and it'll taste just as fresh! read more

Taqueria Panchito - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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It's been years since I've had authentic Mexican food. Anyway I read the reviews and I pass by this restaurant at least 4 to 5 days a week. It's always busy that's for sure. So I decided see what they were all about. Ok we placed the order and went to pick it up. First all of there was a language barrier going on over the phone. Once getting to the restaurant again there was a language barrier. Anyway, we thought that this was an actual Mexican restaurant but it was more like a fast food restaurant that sells Mexican food. They don't sell alcoholic beverages so that was a disappointment. Back the food I ordered the chicken and steak quesadilla with rice no beans and I had one of the sodas. The food was really good, but I didn't like the taste of the shell. Not sure if it was because they had wrapped the shells in Reynolds's wrap and they had become soggy. Not sure but they got tossed right in the trash. Not sure if I'll go back or not. read more

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I'm a self proclaimed Mexican food snob originally from CA so my expectations are set pretty high. This place has been my go to, especially on Wednesdays for their taco special. Eat here and you won't regret it! read more

Authentic food! I only wish they had radishes with it. Really delicious ! And perfect large chunks fried sweet plantains. read more

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Sooo after visiting Mexico and having Tacos El Pastor I'm pretty much hooked... we drove all the way from VA Beach (1.5 hours) just to have these. They were topped perfectly with cilantro and onions (authentic mexican way). The el Pastor also had pineapple... There is a salsa bar in front that has quite a few different salsas and limes to top you off. There is a food truck in front that opens in the parking lot when the place inside closes. They have El Pastor outside grilling in the parking lot by their food truck. I imagine that they are open late into the night for people leaving the club or casino next door. Anyway- check them out. Tacos are bomb AF. We only had el Pastor because personally it's all I wanted. Not I regret not getting more of a variety. read more

Taqueria Panchito - EL Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The media are very critical of Donald Trump, in that they often Pan Cheeto. Ba dum tsh. What to get: Tacos! With whatever sort of meat you fancy. It's all good. What to take: Take-ueria. If it's raining take a little poncho (a Ponchito). If I were a Rich-man I'd live in Richmond. And I could stay rich because I could eat delicious tacos for virtually no money at all, not only at my fave place (La Milpa, open 24 hrs!), but also at the similarly good Panchito. The tacos here are real Mexican. The salsas will blow your head off. Service is perfectly okay. You'll wait a few mins for your scaldingly hot tacos, but they'll be worth it. This is the real thing. Speaking of which, and this is not aimed at anyone in Richmond but everyone on Yelp: if you don't know what actual Mexican food is (and it is a great many things), could you stop writing reviews about real Mexican and authentic Mexican food, and complaining that Mexican places don't have things which Mexican places are not even supposed to have? You're really embarrassing yourselves. It's totally okay to say "I know nothing about Mexican food but I wish they'd had X, Y and Z." You'll still look absolutely dumb but will at least be slightly more humble in your dumbnosity. And if you make a lot of bad jokes, then you may want to go instead to Punchito. read more

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it was a bit of a wait time but definitely some of the best tacos i've had in VA!!! soo goood and the salsas were SPICY AND FLAVORFUL! read more

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Food was amazing, I haven't had authentic Mexican food in a long time, service was amazing the staff is friendly, place is so clean it's worth it read more

Taqueria Panchito - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Sorely disappointed with the blandness of the food. I'm from Mexico and I expected the Gordita de chicharrón to actually be chicharrón en salsa not some soggy cueritos. The camarones (shrimp) al mojo de ajo were terrible! No hint of any garlic at all and "mojo de ajo ," by its name, is supposed to be garlicky. The rice was bland and the beans tasted as if they were straight out of the can. The tacos de bistec were part of the better fare we got, but average at best. The bathrooms were nasty and in complete disarray. Just because you are a hole in the wall doesn't necessarily mean that you don't have to maintain basic standards of hygiene. The reviews posted herein are either misguided or false. We stopped at this place precisely because of the reviews on Yelp as Richmond is a halfway point between our former home in NC and our new home in Washington DC, but boy, were there reviews wrong! read more

Taqueria Panchito - The "camarones al mojo de ajo" were BLAND!! No seasoning whatsoever! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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