Pancho's

02/25/09

Bland food for the money

by helloatlanta

I wouldn't say the food is horrible at Pancho's, but it definitely is NOT worth the money you pay for it. I don't believe I've had blander mexican food in my life. Everything is at least as expensive if not more so that Nuevo Laredo (the gold standard of mexican cuisine in atlanta) but the food is far far far inferior. Also, unless you order Texas style, the margaritas will be like watered down sour mix.

Don't make a special trip to this place for a treat, you will be disappointed.

• Pros: It's kind of cute inside
• Cons: The food isn't a good value for the price.

08/15/08

Mmmmmm margaritas!!!

by Sonya1yaya

Pancho's has great chips and salsa. We ordered a cheese dip and the spice made us order more drinks. I had the chicken wings and they are really good for a Mexican place. The patio is really nice. The service could use some improvements but I'll be back for sure.

• Pros: patio

02/11/07

YES PANCHOS IS THE BEST PLACE FOR THE BEST MARGARITAS!!!!

by davidsmith05

I love this place! The margaritas are the best in town and the bartenders are always on the ball refilling your drinks just in time. Everyone knows the customers and are always friendly. If you wanna expierence an atmosphere that is friendly and exciting than you need to check this place out. No matter where you sit your expierence is top notch and full of fun.

10/24/06

Watch Out! Very Low Health Inspection Scores!

by amandaap

My husband and I used to enjoy eating here. But the health inspection scores for the last two inspections dipped below 80...completely unacceptable. We experienced one of the problems mentioned on the Dekalb County board of health website....cold food which could harbor bacteria. Eat at your own risk until things improve. I hope they fix it we miss Pancho's!

• Pros: Tasty and Cheap
• Cons: A Health Hazard

09/27/06

Best Mexican Experience in Atlanta!!!

by candi1112

If you are looking for a fast wine and dine..then don't come here. This is the BEST place to go with friends or anyone. They have the best margarita's in Atlanta, and do not charge you an arm and leg for it. Their food is authentic and true to the Mexican way, the value makes it even better!! The atmosphere makes you feel like you are away and just enjoying life...even though you over look I-85. It is a back type of place, do not expect the waiters to hurry you out...come on..it is Mexican. It out does Rio Grande any day of the week, esp when it comes to the drinks. A $5 margarita gets you feelin good, and a $15 pitcher has your feeling even better! I love it and have gotten so many people hooked on it...HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

• Pros: Great Value while not shorting you on quality!
• Cons: Service can sometimes be slow

06/16/06

Horrible Service

by atlantachick1

My friends and I use to go to Pancho's all the time. Lately the service has gone down hill. You seat yourself which is nice and they have a great patio with the large tree but....you never get waited on unless you stop someone walking by. The margaritas are very watered down or shall I say, nothing but sour mix. The chips & cheese dip are tasty and once you actually get your food it is good.

Don't expect to get out in and out of there in a hurry!

• Pros: Chips & Salsa
• Cons: Bad/Slow Service

12/02/05

Best Mexican in Town

by claudiatking

This place is awesom. The food is great and I was very impressed by the service. The staff did everything in their power to make your dining experience pleasurable. Also, I got the Texas Margarita (with Gold Label and Grand Marnier) and it was the best Margaerita I have ever had, but very strong. I highly recomd this place.

11/13/05

exceptionally mediocre.

by julia_s

The best description that I can give of this place is "mediocre." My boyfriend's margarita tasted watered down, and my carnitas were just tasted like they boiled them English-style (ie. no taste whatsoever) or something. The only thing I can say that's good is that their chips were light and their salsa was actually a little spicy (most places always seem to make theirs bland for fear of complaints of it being too hot), but really, I'm not going to go to a place just for chips and salsa.

Also, they had a mariachi band, which seems like it'd be fun, but then the wait staff just stood around watching them instead of, you know, actually waiting on the people at their tables. Our waiter wasn't bad actually, but it seemed like he was waiting on over half the restaurant because over half his coworkers were simply too lazy.

• Pros: prompt seating, good chips & salsa
• Cons: bad carnitas, mediocre in general, bad parking

03/30/05

Party-hearty Buford highway cantina serves great margaritas and familiar Tex-Mex fare.

by Contributor

The Scene
The festive atmosphere, emphasized by merry-go-round horses suspended from the ceiling, is the keynote of this easygoing, low-key Buford Highway cantina. Equally popular with local college students and families from nearby neighborhoods, Pancho's is able to distance itself from the buzz of the nearby highway. Service is fast and friendly.

The Food
Pancho's dishes out familiar Tex-Mex fare and also makes the occasional rewarding foray into more authentic ground. The chips are lighter and the accompanying salsa more robust than you'll find at the average cantina. Fajitas might be industry standard, but they're accompanied by a warm parcel of tasty flour tortillas. Combination dinners offer few surprises, but the more authentic carnita dinner--chunks of marinated, twice-cooked pork--is full of roasted flavor and caramelized sweetness. Limit yourself to one pitcher of margaritas unless you've brought a designated driver.

02/14/05

best mex in town

by 5chastain5

I love this place. They have the best atmosphere for a mexican place and the food is so good. The steak burrito is the best thing I've ever had. Great margaritas too that are definitely not weak.

• Pros: food, atmosphere, porch
• Cons: parking, service, expensive