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Pancho's
84/100 (2114 ratings)
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"Such a great ambience! Definitely value for money as the portions are huuuuuge none of us at our table could finish . The food is so good. The drinks..."
Zareenah
"Definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants in Cape Town.Best margaritas, great food, warm ambiance.Food portions are large so..."
Lauren Rabie
"Staff friendly and polite. Service is relatively quick. Food is served in large portions. Good value for money. Atmosphere compliments the cuisine..."
Pavansingho23
"Best chili poppers ever, amazing service and delicious margaritas šŸ˜ Will definitely keep visiting panchos for many more years šŸ’„ Thank you..."
Vegaintronadupont
"OMG!! Ponchos is one of my favouritesVibeProper mexican feelIntimateGreat for a dateDimmedFoodNacho..."
Sonique "Foodie" Davids
"My ABSOLUTE favourite restaurant in Cape Town and no one will convince me otherwise! Have been eating there for about 7 years and never have I ever..."
Sone Ginger Vd Merwe
"Worth the wait and experience we received! Absolutely delicious food and we about to get takeaways. The raving recommendations that we got to visit..."
Tania De Jager
"Deeply addictive margaritas, awesome vibe, super friendly staff and delicious Mexican food.Always get the Flauta...there is no better..."
Wesley Holm
"Oh my goodness the best Mexican restaurant in Cape Town 10/10 do recommend. My favourite thing is just the tortillas they use - theyā€™re buttery and..."
Estelle Roux
"Iā€™ve been wanting to come here for a while now, so yesterday I called to make a booking for that evening. The man on the other end of the line was..."
Janita Naidoo
"My partner and I decided to make a stop at Panchos for a snack and drinks a few weeks ago and the experience has stayed in my mind.Firstly,..."
Ruby Gaitskill
"This is the must visit spot for Mexican food in Cape Town. The Tacos here are essentially a crash course in everything good about a taco. The..."
Manna Storom
"Went for dinner on a Wednesday night it was full. We waited at the bar for a few minutes for a table for two. Make a reservation if you donā€™t like..."
Monette Bezuidenhout
"Lovely place on lower main. Went with a friend and ordered nachos, we got thee biggest serving. It was absolutely lovely, very tasty and delicious...."
Hlonipho
"To be honest, there isn't a place that sells more generous portions of Mexican food at an affordable price, having said that, it takes nothing away..."
Jade Jacobs
"The atmosphere was good but it doesn't feel very mexican. Also not often I go to a place where we ate less than 8 ppl and the tip is added to the..."
Lauren Adonis
"Food was delicious, the staff were friendly and helpful and we had a great time. It has a upbeat vibe, decently priced and portion sizes were larger..."
Erin Fourie
"I've been going to Pancho's since I was a child, so this place has become a bit of an institution for good Mexican food. I can highly recommend the..."
Clare Ford
"Service was absolutely amazing even though I booked late they sat us at a table at the door till a table was available on the balcony. Waitress kept..."
Nikita January
"I've been coming here for years and the quality of the food is still as good as ever! Delicious and affordable. Our waitress was fantastic and highly..."
Kate West
"Great Mexican food !! Amazing and welcoming staff ... overall a great experience and a wonderful hidden gem to visit in obz..."
Shivesh Bhana
"Best Mexican food I've had in Cape Town. The quesadillas are my favourite but the nachos are also great. Definitely try the beer and margarita drink..."
Gabi
"Came here for a few cocktails for a friends birthday! They were pretty well priced, but on the sweet side! The frozen margarita jugs are delicious!..."
Sarah Mcghie
"Pancho's was one of the few restaurants that were open late in obz, so its a great spot for a late snack. The staff were extremely friendly and..."
Leeandrea Naidoo
"By far my favourite mexican restaurant. It has such a fun vibe and is great value for money considering the portions are huge and the food is..."
Monica Fernandes
"Panchos has the best Mexican food around! I let would definitely be my first choice for Mexican food in Cape Town. The food is delicious, well..."
Gaby
"I don't think Pancho's gets the credit they deserve.Great food at a very decent price. Our waiter was fast and very attentive. The portions were..."
Willem Potgieter
"Went there last night with my hubby and friends for the first time, loved the food!!!! Will be returning. Had the chicken quesadilla, it was..."
Samantha Savoy
"Pancho's is a cosy mexican restaurant priced for the person willing to ball out a bit more than your average student. The starter platter to share..."
TinƩo Galela
"Panchos is the place that I'd normally pop into for a drink after dinner in the area but a couple of weeks ago, I decided to actually eat here - and..."
Melanie Du Toit
"Fantastic food and vibe - consistency in food quality and service. The huz and I have been going back for almost 4 years and never leave..."
Lauren S
"Best Mexican evening šŸŒ®Great place to go with friendsšŸ‘Æ The food was great, I had a burrito with butternut, feta and chicken and it was the..."
Emma Haines
"If you have never had Panchos nachos, you haven't lived. These are probably the most moreish, and affordable, nachos in Cape Town. Slathered in sour..."
Tessa Brown
"The buzzing atmosphere hits you as you enter, greeted by humourous, friendly staff worth a R25% tip. The DIY Fajita's and Tortilla's are messy, just..."
Wesley Du Plessis
"Number 1 go-to frozen Margherita spot, with hearty Mexican food worth sharing! Great for dinner if you're either really hungry and looking for a..."
Mishka Latib
"Best Nachos and Guacamole I've ever had. Vibe is perfect and the staff are excellent. Would definitely recommend getting those when you're there!..."
Nicholas Hunt
"I take everyone who is visiting me in Cape Town to Panchos.I have had a number of birthdays at Panchos.Ā I do not think I have ever had such good..."
Morgan Lehy
"When I called to reserve a table, the telephone etiquette and welcoming voice of the supervisor had already put me in a such a great mood! The..."
Farryn Thomas
"I suppose it was the hype that did this place in for me. Going in with really high expectations the first time, I found the food pretty good (not..."
Ami
"My favourite Mexican restaurant in Cape Town so far. The atmosphere here is festive and vibrant. The service staff are all very friendly as..."
Danieljake
"One of the better Texmex options in Cape town.. And definitely the most festive, so make sure you make a reservation. Massive portions of food,..."
Nicol Miller
"Visited Panchos for some dinner with couple friends and it was ok . The tequila and Margaritas were great Ā and so were the chilli poppers . the..."
Jeff Fernandes
"This place is a life saver. I have been coming to panchos for the last few years. One thing I can say, they are always consistant. We have tried..."
Teryn Francis
"When in the mood for Mexican cuisine pancho's is always our go to restaurant. Great for big or small groups or even just as a couple. The..."
Jana Van Rensburg
"When is comes to Mexican food, Pancho's is the perfect middle ground between El Burro and Fat Cactus. It's got a very authentic feel coupled with a..."
Guy Blackhurst
"We were a table of 7 for dinner on a Saturday night and the service was a little slow. Maybe this was because we were so indecisive with our orders...."
Kirstie Rose Heynes
"Spontaneous missions always seem to turn out being some of the best memories. Walking into Panchos tonight our needs were instantly attended to and..."
Chanel Fivaz
"This is my favourite Mexican joint, I have never had a meal and definitely recommend this restaurant to all my friends, ps. The frozen margaritas is..."
Allistair
"Without hesitation, I can easily say that Pancho's is the best restaurant in the Observatory area. It ticks all the boxes: authentic Mexican cuisine,..."
Jess Weisz
"So the key lesson we learned about panchos is that no matter the day of the week you should make a reservation. They were very accommodating when we..."
CharnƩ
"I have been coming to this memorable establishment for years now and last night they did nothing but greatness. They threw us everything, great..."
Kieran Evans
"Panchos was an okay experience. The flauta is quite good. Portions are big and the fillings are tasty but nothing that wowed me. Good service with..."
Azele Anne Naicker
"Took my son here for his birthday-haven't been here in years but nothing has changed. Great atmosphere, good service and good food-huge..."
Eleanora Bresler
"When the little Mexican inside wants to come out to play my default is always Pancho's Kitchen... Lower main road in Observatory has a unique..."
Bishneen Freeman
"By faaar the best mexican place in town, its always delight. The food is unreal, the frozen margaritas are amazing, awesome vibe and staff. U can..."
Johan Naude
"Returned to Panchos after about 2 years and the experience was as good as ever! Booked for the 2nd sitting at 8:30pm and the restaurant was still..."
Deelan
"Another great meal at Ponchos, we of course had to get the chilli poppers to start with and they were amazing, best poppers around!!. I ordered the..."
Jessy Da Silva
"We were in the mood for Mexican last night so my cousin booked us a table at Panchos. They do 2 table seatings because they are so busy, 5:30p.m to..."
Binita Mistry
"Mexican was the order of business yesterday. Parking is abit of a problem so as soon as you see an opening take it. The restaurant has 2 seatings at..."
Vishal Mistry
"So my friends and I have tried a couple Mexican restaurants in Cape Town recently. All the restaurants we tried had their positives and negatives, of..."
Justin
"Panchos is where I spent my 18th birthday over a decade ago, and it was good tonight as it was then. The food is delectable beyond belief - the..."
Meg Ringdal
"I've been hearing about it for a while, so I was pleasantly surprised when Janine Roos booked a table during our weekend in Cape Town. It was packed..."
Erhardkk
"BEST CHICKEN NACHOS EVER ! ..."
Richa Khataw
"Great place on Lower Main Road! Food is tasty and they have the best frozen marguerites! The parking can be an issue though and it's important to..."
Sereshan Pillay
"I had a fantastic night at this excellent establishment. They are nothing fancy, just a really cool and relaxed spot with mouth watering Mexican..."
Ryan Mulders
"I've been wanting to go to Pancho's for a while now and it was definitely worth the wait. Although it is located in a bit of a dodgy area, it felt..."
Meera Naik
"Totally the Mecca of all Mexican food in Cape Town. It may be located in a dodgy area, but hey, when in Mexico ;)...The great thing is that..."
Raeesa Naik
"I've been wanting to try Pancho's for what feels like forever! Finally I made my way there to try the Mexican food I've been hearing about for so..."
Nici Botha
"Quantity, Quality and Frozen Margaritas: What more could one want? Had a really good Mexican experience at Panchos recently. Arrived without a..."
BT
"Pancho's is by far one of my favourite Mexican restaurants in Cape Town for three reasons:1. Their strawberry-lime frozen margaritas..."
Mikaela
"Their chili con carne was a huge portion! Definitely delicious! The staff was friendly but they didn't check on us very often and it was quite..."
Hang T
"Nice and cosy, with low lighting. Was very busy tonight as well. The food was yummy and the portions are huge. The waiter was super friendly and..."
Mel Woudberg
"Love Panchos an institution in Obz! Celebrated my friend's 30th birthday with authentic Mexican fare and delicious frozen strawberry lime margaritas!..."
The Jax Blog
"Yummy food and atmosphere. Had the 8 layer dip is fab accompanied by corn chips. Chilli con carne Enchiladas are humongous. First time here , pity..."
Tania
"Pancho's is one of my favourite Mexican spots in ct. They have awesome margarita's, nachos and taco's (I've tried them allšŸ˜œ) The service can..."
Ulisha Moodley
"The best margaritas and chili poppers in town! Service is friendly but slow. Food is greasy, cheesy and delicious. Value for money is outstanding -..."
Jessica Stromin
"What Pancho's lack in service they make up for in portion size and flavour! Great food at reasonable prices. Don't miss out on their nachos and..."
Michelle Matzdorff
"If Mexican food is your thing and you are in Cape Town I'd say Pancho's should be on your list to try.Location wise, one may find a bit of..."
Mike
"Still amazing - best Mexican food - generous portions and amazing friendly staff. Always a great way to end off a day at a window seat in Panchos. ..."
CarlƩtjie Van Eck
"Love love love this place. We had no booking and they made a plan. The service is amazing and the foooood omg! If Aubrey is your waiter give him a..."
Juztick
"Great food! Awesome service!And sexy waiter eye candy šŸ˜Š ..."
Wes
"According to my first visit I am giving a clean 5.0 for this restaurant.Ā The service was really nice and attentive, we had to tip the waitress..."
Jhjh
"Feels as if I went for a trip to South America. Vibes are great. Very hidden but donā€™t let that deter you. Food was great, drinks were also really..."
Luca van der Westhuizen
"Fantastic Mexican restaurant. Owners managed to squeeze us in on a Friday evening without a reservation. The food was absolutely amazing. Nice..."
Lukie Snyman
"Still the best Mexican restaurant in Cape Town. All items on the menu is full of flavor and mouth watering. Don't forget to add jug(s) of Frozen..."
Roelof van Heerden
"What a lovely place to visit, cozy šŸ˜Š and the hosts were great. We had an absolute blast here on Saturday. Very..."
Kylee Lynn Jacobs
"My most favorite restaurant ever! Food, service and atmosphere always top notch! Great value for money as..."
Olandi Hammond
"If I could give 10 stars, I wouldšŸ¤© Everything about Panchos was perfect, the food, the service, the atmosphere. Not to mention the margaritas,..."
Kelly de Waal
"Oh my! What do I say.. This place is amazing. The vibe is a thing on its ownšŸ˜ and the service is awesome! Everybody is so friendly and..."
SharnƩ Ritter
"This is such a great restaurant for for authentic mexican food. The restaurant has been serving patrons for a few decades! Thw vibe and atmosphere is..."
Michelle Macleod
"Ponchos in Observatory is a culinary fiesta! The vibrant atmosphere, curated by Restauranteurā€™s Richard and John, sets the stage for an..."
Wendy Le Goff
"I had chicken enchilada and margarita slush. Enchilada was tasty, maybe a bit too crispy. Sauce and cheese paired nicely. One can choose smaller or..."
Ugnė Dubonytė
"Sooo delicious! I love a good Mexican meal and this is my go to place. The portions are worth the price, super tasty and filling. The frozen..."
Alison Franciscus
"Great service and amazing food. Always busy so best to make a resevation ahead of time. The food portions are quite big. You get two options the..."
Melissa Naidoo
"Donā€™t let the exterior of this restaurant fool youā€”the decor is so chilled and the chocolate mousse pie is to die for. The tacos and cocktails..."
Ashley Davids
"Panchos is open for takeaway and sit down. We registered and ordered on line and then I popped in to collect - although their on line option is..."
Moz Du R
"Great place to go out with friends or the family. Friendly atmosphere with kind staff and involved managers. I would recommend the margaritas and..."
Jacob
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Farirai Russo Rusere
"So I come here often for the breakfast special. Usually on a brodate with my friend, or with a good book. I enjoy their other food and offerings as..."
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GonƧalo Rainho
"One of our favorite places. Wonderfully friendly and always helpful staff who go out of their way to accommodate any request. Over the years we..."
Marita McComiskey
"OMG 1 of the best food and service ever everytime im in cape town this is my place thank you..."
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"To start things off our waiter was hands down the best, he listened attentively to all our requests and gave the best suggestions. I'd like to thank..."
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Heather Moyo
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"They have a few good specials that run here and I really enjoyed their breakfast which is very affordable! The waiters are friendly and efficient. I..."
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