So disappointed. Really looking forward to going to this local place. Got a few orders and no one liked theirs. Had to throw it away. read more

Don Panchito Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Would I recommend this absolutely! I would definitely buy it again thank you guys. Your food is great.

Wanted to try this place and support local businesses. Sorry we did. Food was awful. Actually we threw it out when we got home after taking a few bites. We did not eat inside because it was so uninviting. Really sorry we had to write this review because we do want to support local businesses but this is not a place we ever want to go again How did they ever get 4 stars????! read more

We just moved to the area and we're craving for some really good Mexican food. We ordered the chicken burrito bowl, barbacoa enchilada and barbacoa chimichanga. We were blown away by how amazing the food was! Everything was packed with delicious food. The meat were cooked perfectly and were seasoned with so much flavor. The guacamole was fresh and the sauces made the food even more amazing. The person who helped us order was incredibly nice and went out of the way to make the experience even better. Thanks to him we got the delicious chimichanga with the pineapple sauce and wow what an amazing combination. Everyone should try this place and now I know where I'll be every week read more

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This place was horrible. The food had no flavor and the chicken taste like tofu. The ceiling looked like it was going to fall in and flies were everywhere. A $60 order looks like it should have been worth $10. I wish i would've chosen Taco Bell. The food was the worse I ever tasted. Horrible service and experience. read more

This was the worst food experience I have had in a very long time. The restaurant is a basement that smells like urine, no scent of mexican food in the air. Food was not only awful but cold. This couldn't be more of a drug front if it tried. read more

Came here on Sunday with a friend and the place was empty at the time. Pretty soon it started picking up and there was only 1 waitress. At times she did forget to bring us the sauces or put our dessert order in. You could tell she was new but she was friendly and really trying though. The food was good, it has a lot of flavor and was a decent sized portion. The fried Oreos were amazing! Omygosh I would come in just to get these! We also got the tres leches which was a little underwhelming when compared to the picture of it on the yelp page. We ended up talking the owner who was really sweet and just telling us about how he started the restaurant. We gave him some feedback and he was really thankful, he even gave us our desserts for free! Will definitely be back sometime in the future! This place is BYOB! Bring your own water too because they give you bottles for $1.50/each. read more

Looking for a halal spot open until late? I'm so glad to have found Don Panchito! They are a mexican cuisine which is reasonably priced. I definitely recommend their loaded nachos, you can ask to add meat to it. It's not super oily, and is jam packed with cheese and sauces x The employee helping us, was really cool to talk to also. He told us their churros are good and actually brought us some to taste. They were indeed delicious. Super fresh and very flavorful. We had a pleasant experience and hope to come back to try more dishes from their menu. PS: The restaurant might be a difficult to find. The entrance is on the back side of the parking area. read more

Not my cup of tea. Place appeared crowded from the outside but when we went in we were the only other couple in there. Took my niece since she wanted something Mexican and I wanted something new- so chose this spot. The menu was extensive but everything was separate and there wasn't any meal deal platters like I am used to seeing at other Mexican spots. Customer service was okay, but could've been better. The waitress was also the woman who was working the counter for checking out, she forgot to give us straws, and napkins and took forever to come take our order. The owner or who I thought was the owner came over a few times to check on us and to make sure we were good- which was cool. When it came to the food, we got rice and black beans, a chicken quesadilla and a chicken enchilada. The meals were just okay- nothing spectacular. The rice and beans were so spicy and not what I am used to- so I had a lot of leftovers to take home. The highlight of the meal was the fried Oreos which were served with ice cream! They were so good. I would go back again just for them. The churros weren't that great so I wouldn't get them again. As far as the drink situation they sold soda but no refills, served by the can. Not sure I'd give this place another try cause I didn't really like the food. read more

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Tried this place for the first time for takeout. I stumbled on this restaurant's Instagram - and I will say I'm disappointed. I ordered a chicken burrito bowl with the expectations from a video/photo advertised on IG (see photos). I should have probably asked more questions when ordering. The bowl was cold. The rice was yellow with black beans. The rice wasn't fresh and grains of the rice weren't fully cooked. The chicken was hard cut up tiny pieces vs what I saw on IG. The side sauces were basic. When ordering, the employee over the phone told me $10.80 when I arrived my total was $15.12 (4 extra sauces). Moral of the review: it wasn't worth it. I don't know if they advertise as "authentic" but this isn't it! read more

Don Panchito Mexican Grill - What I asked for (Instagram) - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food was tasty and prepared fast. Host was extremely kind and thoughtful. Nice spot for quick good food and affordable! read more

Good food, it's a little pricey for what it is but it's open late and food was good. It's a bit hard to find but it's on the side of the building. Chill workers great service. read more

Don Panchito's sits in a former banquet facility at the corner of Grant and Academy in Northeast Philadelphia. The dining room is fairly large with minimalist decor, especially in response to required Covid Protocol. So, the atmosphere feels more utilitarian, than ethnic, but that does not distract from the quality of the food put out by the kitchen. I went with two appetizers; Esquites and Chicken Flautas. The first, a fresh sweet corn dish mixed with chipotle mayo, spices and crema. The kernals were plump and firm, making for an engaging cool salad-like dish that showed me a new way to enjoy corn off the cob. The Flautas were three homemade tortillas stuffed with excellent ground chicken, spices and cheese, cut in half and served in a star pattern, topped with crema and guacamole. This way, it became finger food, holding shape and contents from presentation to mouth. They were hot, crisp and delicious. An interesting aspect of Don Panchito's is that it has a halal kitchen. Before going, I really couldn't imagine how that looked in reality. Turned out that many of the other customers there were in a party that was partially Muslim. They had a Call to Prayer in a corner of the dining room while I was there, complete with carpet for kneeling. I was impressed with the dedication to their faith and the obvious comfort they felt in observing their customs in that setting. Definitely unique for a Mexican grill! And, I have to mention Sophia, my friendly server who was covering the whole floor alone. She never lost her cool despite handling both the solo me, and the twenty or so partiers who were only minutes ahead of me ordering their food. The kitchen was slammed, but everything kept moving smoothly, due in large part in Sophia's verve and grace. read more

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So even before we ordered, the staff was amazing! We came here because Yelp noted dogs allowed and outside seating. When there wasn't outside seating, the manager made outside seating for us! Totally the best! Veggie options across the board, the mini corn (elote style) yum! The Mexican loaded fries and chimichangas filled us up and were really great tasting! They make hot sauce in house and you can tell how much pride they take in their food and service. Don't see that in many places anymore! The hot sauce is legit! And the spicy pineapple sauce is amazing good! Finally hot sauce that isn't just hot, it actually has flavor and a good kick. YUM!!!! Also don't forget the guac! So the outdoor seating is coming! So don't be discouraged and definitely eat here!!!! read more

Don Panchito Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was hoping to really love this place but no. I had steak tacos that looked liked chopped meat. The texture was like canned corn beef. The taste was mediocre at best and dry. It's like the place really wants to be Mexican but is far from it. Not sure why all the great reviews - maybe those folks have never had authentic Mexican. Won't be back...considering should of had taco bell instead. read more

Initially I was very skeptical about this place due to the bad reviews I heard when they first opened. But little did I know, I was in for a pleasant surprise. The food is actually very good. We ordered the flautas, barbacoa chimichanga, chicken nachos and the Mexican bbq wings. I heard their queso is homemade and boy did they not disappoint! It's probably the best I've ever had. I didn't care too much for the wings since it was just very large fatty wings with sweet bbq sauce but their customer service really made up for it. Hence the 5 star rating. Id say the portions are very filling. Even as an appetizer. Prices are extremely reasonable, cheap in my opinion. I hope in the future they add birrira tacos. I will definitely be back to try other items! Definitely recommend!! read more

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..... I loved the Theme of the Dining area. Food is fantastic and the staff is very friendly. We've tried almost everything from the menu and everything was made to the perfection. I ordered the Chimichanga (sorry if i spell it wrong) and i loved it. The Jarritos adds up like real Maxican style. They kept the area clean and sanitized. Tables are far apart from each other as they follow strict CDC guidelines. I'll definitely be going there again. read more

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NOTE: My review and repeated visits all occurred before the renovations and change in chefs. I haven't been back since all the changes. I can tell from the pics that the new menu/style isn't for me. But to each his or her own. Make your own determinations. ******* This is a great new authentic Mexican restaurant in NE Philly in the building that used to be occupied by Albert's. It appears from the outside that they're still getting up and running; but inside it's really nicely put together and decorated. The staff is very friendly and attentive. And the food is creative, delicious, fresh, hearty, and seemingly rather healthy (tasty but no grease, etc.). It's also BYOB, so I bring my own margaritas or the like--which saves me a ton of money in the long run. ps: I see someone posted a negative review claiming that the food didn't taste fresh. I completely disagree. Everything I've ordered during my two visits was very fresh and tasted like it was prepared with great care. read more

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amazing food, even better service! BYOB friendly and affordable. Will definitely be back

The service and food was amazing- ordered all 3 desserts on the menu & they were to die for! Will definitely be back.

My bestest, nephew and I went here for a late lunch early dinner on the 3rd day of Eid. Typically we are west philly dwellers but this resturant is all Halal so we came to see and support. The location is small kind of gives off the sense of mom and pop. The decor is sparse but cute. The person who served us was polite and accommodating but did not listen to my best friends needs. He did correct his mistakes. The food was ok. It actually tasted better the next day. I cant say that i would go out my way to go again but it was edible. I wasnt a fan of the chicken wings. They were way to big and overly breaded. read more

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So we tried a new place and I'm sure glad we did. The food took a looong time to come and the wait staff was very very green but it was made up for with the delicious food. I had fajitas and the man had a burrito. They where great. We had a corn app and was extremely tasty. The owner came out and was super pleasant. The staff had no idea, where on there phones texting ect. The most helpful guy there was the bus man, he could recognize social cues like a empty water glass. Will definitely go back. Hopefully it will be more organized. The one star was because the Queso dip was terrible, tasted like it was from a can read more

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Came in with some friends, because we had heard a lot of hype around this place. It had originally opened, closed down, then opened back up again. Being a halal Mexican restaurant, this spot is pretty unique for this area. Upon entering around 8PM one night, we were seated promptly by a waitress. The restaurant was fairly empty, and we took some time to look at our menus. The waitress took our orders within a few minutes. She had talked about bringing over some fresh tortilla chips, and she brought them in about 15 minute. They were pretty fresh and hot. We had some friends arrive about 10 minutes late, and it took almost 20 minutes for their orders to be collected. As the earlier arrives waiter for food, the restaurant owner was very friendly to us and struck up some conversation. I had ordered Steak Fajitas, and once they arrived they looked decent. They came with 3 side tortillas and some toppings. I do feel that toppings were a bit skimpy, and I could have used more. Additionally, they needed about one extra tortilla with the meat. As for the fajita meat quality, it was OK. I've definitely had better quality fajitas, and the meat tasted like something I could make at home. It did lack a bit of flavor. After almost 30 minutes, the friends who arrived later were given their food. After we finished eating, the owner was kind enough to give us 2 free desserts, because I was fasting. We received Fried Oreos as well as Churros with ice cream for dessert. They were both pretty good. Overall, I would probably revisit. I just think customer service speed needs to be improved as well as fajita quality. The others in our group who had ordered fajitas were also not too heavily impressed. I do appreciate the owner's personal contact with his customers, and halal Mexican food can be hard to find. read more

Don Panchito Mexican Grill - Steak Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food was great! The place is a nice, small setting. Lots of color. Good lighting and music. The staff are friendly and polite. We will be back! I didn't include pictures of everything we had for dinner since some are blurry, but everything was delicious and great portions. read more

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This little hidden away place is amazing. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. Friendly owner too. Very clean. Five stars.

Update- I never got my refund even though he told he refunded me. So I was charged $51 for a halfass order. Sorry for the language. Never ordering from here again. read more

Great food, convenient location, excellent customer services. Very friendly staff, has a place to dine in and very reasonable prices. I absolutely love this place and will be coming back. read more

This place is a health risk and should be shut down immediately. We ordered steak burritos and tacos and the meat was horrid. Tasted and looked like tuna. Till this moment I am questioning what kind of meat it was. Very expensive! Ordered a vegetarian quesadilla and I don't have words for it. read more

Don Panchito Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Well... there isn't much competition for Mexican food in the far northeast but with that said the place needs to up their game. The major issue is that the majority of what came to our table from straight from a container, box or bag. Few items were made from scratch in house. If they were trying a unique menu or some fusion (since they claim Halal on their menu) I would grade them on a curve but what you get is halfhearted execution of common Mexican menu items. What may ultimately kill their business is the size of the space, lack of lighting on their signage outside so it looks like the place is not open from the street. The decor looks cheap, like go to a party store to buy decorations for a "theme" party cheap, and they still have yet to remove all the previous establishments name & branding. read more

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Awesome place to come with friends. I will come back again. BYOB friendly. Open until 3am, can you believe it? and the thing I love more was the people who work there, thank you read more

Visited for the first time and the food did not disappoint. Food was fresh and served quickly. Enjoyed the steak fajita combo, chicken quesadilla, Mexican wings, and churros. All of it was delicious. Service was great. Ambiance is clean and nicely done. Definitely coming back. read more

Your eyes may deceive you when you first step foot in the restaurant, this is by far one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to, everything was amazing! I highly recommend the tacos, the street corn was next level I even ordered an addition order to go because it was delicious. The churros were melt In your mouth and absolutely to die for. 10/10 recommend! The staff is helpful and absolutely wonderful, will return when ever possible! read more

Nachos with Steak were Amazing!!! Same with the chimichangas!! Ask for their sauces like the pineapple and Peri Peri We traveled all the way from NJ to eat and we were Not disappointed! Good owners ..came by and asked how the food was..that means a lot to us. Good ambience on a Wed night. Highly recommend! read more

Oh Don, what are you doing. The steak burrito with nothing but mushy beef and rice was, in a word, horrendous. I've eaten alot of burritos in my life and have never thrown a single one in the trash. Until big Donny P hurled this masterpiece my way. And the chicken fingers. So I hope u accidentally spilled a cup of water in the container because I cant see a scenario where they would come out of a deep fryer this wet. This meal makes me rue the day I was not born an octopus so I could give this "food" 8 thumbs down. Also, my wife referred to her "shrimp" quesadillas as "stupid" because she made the mistake of assuming there would be shrimp in them. In closing Don Panchitos I shan't return. Ever. read more

Don Panchito Mexican Grill - Chicken Fingers - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'll begin by saying the food is 5star! Menu is small & simple. I had the shrimp tacos. They were cooked perfectly! Just like the reviews below stated. Each order comes with 3. Very filling. The inside is very chill. I think if it was on a college campus or in a food truck it would be great! Nevertheless, the spot is clean and chill. They have music playing in the background. In regards to service. It could be better. I felt as though our initial server was not confident. Also, very laid back. Training could help and it can only lead to better tips. Seems like a place someone very ambitious decided to open up and I commend it! It can only get better! read more

Don Panchito Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The place started strong but sadly wasnt able to sustain the momentum. The food is very inconsistent. The only thing consistent is a steady decline in flavor and quality. Not sure if the owner has checked out or the establishment lost contacts with any possible chef in a 50 mile radius. The beef patty in the fairly expensive burger continues to become smaller and smaller each visit. The number of chicken strips become less with every visit also and is fried to the point of sadness. And thats coming from someone who loves fried food. I used to love their corn. Of course they had to destroy that also. The flavors ran from their corn and the red onions took advantage to fill the void.. heck any void that existed on your palate. I will remember the store that was and will stop regretting the store that is. read more

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One of the few places open today and they really came in clutch. Everything was hot and delicious and well seasoned !! Thank you again to the staff and owner of Don's. Excellent customer service read more

Don Panchito Mexican Grill - Chicken Chipotle skillet - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First, side from being horribly over priced, the food or most of it, is just not good. Here's the rundown. We got Mexican corn. Now I've made this myself when I'm not lazy and it's good. Theirs wasn't bad and I stress not bad but it was $8.00 for 4 3" pieces. Then there was the guacamole. You know the tiny cups that you get say apple sauce in? Bigger than a ketchup or soy sauce cup but I'm talking little. Yeah, well that was 6 bucks and the queso of the same size was 4. The barbacoa steak and grilled shrimp quesadilla are the only reason for the second star because they were good but they were respectively $14 and $16 dollars. These may not seem like steep prices but trust me, these were tiny portions but the worst part of this order were the tortilla chips. Stale and foul tasting. There's no excuse for that. read more

Ayyyyyye The Northeast got a genuine Mexican restaurant that is not a chain. Don Panchito's is the real deal. Huge parking lot, Spacious dining room and real Mexican decor. The staff is very friendly and professional. The establishment is kept clean and the bathrooms are just as clean. They have new tables and chairs and the menus are not sticky. The silverware and plates are sparkling. The food is fresh, made from scratch and very tasty. I had the Barbacoa tacos and they were very fresh and fulfilling. I also ordered The steak Nachos and it came out in a huge mountain and was absolutely delicious and savory. My Wife had a Taco Salad and said she enjoyed it very much. They offer Jarritos Mexican soda, love that stuff. The complimentary chips and Queso were so good we almost filled up on those. The owner came to our table and was very attentive to our needs. We really were impressed by how everything went while dining here. I cant rave enough about this place. I definitely recommend giving them a shot. We will be back for more. read more

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My first experience was very disappointing. I won't be back . Spent $35 on something I that looked like a kids meal . The portions sizes are ridiculously small !! Luckily I was only looking for something to put in my stomach and not a whole meal b/c wtf ??? The food looked like I could've cooked myself. I live 3min away and my food was cold af , not even fresh. Paid $10 for steal bagged chips & dip . Never again . Very disappointed I don't understand how this place is rated 4star read more