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    Don Panchos

    3.7 (388 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos, Fast Food
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    DON PANCHOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Egg shell

    7/17/26. Regular customer, haven't had any issues but yesterday the vibe was off. They weren't as friendly taking the order, regret the tip now. The girl at the pick up was a little rude. Neither of them said thank you-which isn't normal-perhaps everyone was having a bad morning. Food-flavor was pretty good, texture was OFF. I kept getting little crunchy bites, which for a steak, egg, potato and cheese- is off. I thought maybe a fry landed in there on accident. I finally got stabbed in the mouth and picked out a large piece of eggshell. Kept finding them. The service being off was one thing, but egg shell(s) in the food...nope.

    Yu S.

    I got a carne asada burrito. It was not the biggest nor had the most ingredients, but it was already sinfully juicy and tasty with just the steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa. You could say that, with flavor, sometimes less is more. The smaller size allowed the wrap to leverage the umami without needing rice or beans as much. Also, these are cheaper than most burritos I've had recently, so you're not really losing money. Some burritos in town are kinda....huge anyways, and I say that as someone who can eat three of these if I want to. A 3.7 average is somewhat low for Yelp, but I already had a co-worker rave about this place, and I am cursed to drive by it on my way home from work. And reviews are often the victim of what I would consider a form of volunteer bias. People with a 3 star experience simply aren't motivated to write reviews. I can't say this is as impressive as Chula Tacos, but there is something about the vibe that makes me want to give it a higher rating. There definitely seems to be locals that habitually come here for lunch or on their way home from work. That must count for something.

    Fish taco combo plate
    Sheila C.

    Stopped in on my way home to grab some fish tacos to go. They were still warm when I sat down to eat, and everything was great. The rice is honestly some of the best I've had from any local taco shop, and the beans were delicious too. The fish was well-seasoned with a nice coating, and the white sauce was super tasty. The hot sauce had the perfect kick for me--spicier than most places, in a good way. I'm excited to come back and try more!

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    diego c.

    I am not surprised but I also understand sh t happens. I've had orders in the past done wrong and I never complained but today I bought a tostada bowl and I ended up getting RAW CHICKEN.

    California burrito
    Tina C.

    Great customer service. Reasonably priced. Fresh and flavorful ingredients. Small seating area outside .

    Flautas
    Brooke F.

    A staple every time I visit my friend in Coronado. They just know how to do the California burrito so well!!! Branched out this time and got flautas and the California burrito and it was a hit as usual. The service is so fast and the ambiance is so casual, always on my list.

    gene ..

    Scrumptious Mexico Cuisine, fast and reasonably priced. Fish tacos have a chipotle tartar sauce that is off the chain. Haven't had a bad experience yet.

    Menu June 2025
    Lori M.

    This place is so good! We literally ate here everyday of our 2 week stay on Coronado. 5 stars

    Hard plastic found in my carne asada burrito
    Mitch C.

    Don't get me wrong. Donny P's is great. But as I'm eating my burrito I feel something hard in my chew and pull out what appears to be a hard piece of plastic. I can no longer back up DP's whenever a coworker talks about the poor quality with the food as this was the final straw for me Still finished my burrito, but cmon Donny.

    Bacon Breakfast Burrito
    Allyssah H.

    A family member hyped Don Panchos up to me, and I couldn't wait to try it. Spoiler Alert: It lived up to the hype! Granted I have only had their Bacon Breakfast Burrito, but it has been delicious the handful of times I have gotten it. My family has tried some other items and have had only nice things to say. One day I will branch out, but right now their burritos have me on lockdown! With shrinkflation these days, you typically get a tiny burrito for $10, but not here! These burritos are CHUNKY and oh so good. Definitely worth it. The staff is extremely friendly as well which makes the whole experience that much better! Every time I visit, I make it my mission to stop here, and you should too! :)

    Pollo asado taco and fish taco
    Rochelle C.

    Visited SoCal for a wedding this weekend so as the saying goes, "When in Rome ..." Being so close to the border, we wanted some Mexican food! With our hotel being conveniently located across the street, we decided to try Don Pancho's. The food did not disappoint! Service was friendly and helpful (appreciated the cashier answering our newbie questions like "What's the difference between regular and mini tacos?") Food was delicious and a good portion. Prices were very fair. For 3 of us, we ordered 3 small tacos, 2 regular tacos, an enchilada platter and one horchata, all for about $35 including tip. Minus one star for a faded menu on the building from which you can't read the prices, and for charging a 50 cent "surcharge" with no explanation (I would have asked but didn't notice until later.).

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    6 years ago

    Shitty rude service, go to El Cilantro right down the street. The food and service is much better.

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    A local favorite! There is a reason there is always a line! The California Burrito is our go to! Great food & fast service!

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    Soggy undercooked rolled tacos tonight! I live close by and eat here frequently but disappointed with my food tonight.

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    Delicious tacos and tostadas! Great prices. Very busy at lunch, but still quick service.

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    4 years ago

    The pickled carrots are half the reason I go. Aside from the shrimp burrito, some of the best burritos in IB. Go to stop for a quick lunch.

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    4 years ago

    Called them over 15 times and once they keep up they had me on the phone for over 15 mins to hang up on me

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    4 years ago

    One of the best veggie burritos in the world. So good. Fast and good price. Always go there when I'm in the area

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