Bright colors ansld decor that you would expect. Sidewalks definitely could have been shoveled a little better. Was just a narrow path. We were sat towards the front, and we could feel everytime the door opened. You only get one basket of chips that you don't have to pay for. After that one, they charge. Our daughter both got a order of BBQ wings. The were a little on the spicy side for kids, but the size of the wings were on point. I got a Birria Chimichanga, I tried asking to cub out Chorizo, and it was a flat no. The meat tasted like regular pulled pork/roast. My husband ordered 3 street tacos, but could only chose one meat, and came with no side. It was good, we may return, but it would just be out of conscience. read more

The food is immaculate. The only negative thing is that they were 100% talking s#it on how much I tipped. When I'm ready to be verbally assaulted in Spanish I'll be sure to pull up, expeditiously. read more

Our server was very nice! The restaurant was clean. We received our food in a timely manner and everything was really good. Would certainly recommend this spot. read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

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I read the reviews and I was skeptical only abt service but I have to say we had a wonderful experience the food was GREAT and our waiter was awesome. No complaints what so ever. Excel I never really like Mexican food but I am now a lover of Mexican food. read more

Good food and great service, our waitress was super nice and the bill was very reasonable for 5 people. Unfortunately, the menu cover is AI generated.. read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Menu cover - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

I had never been here before our visit on 4/18. It was a very fun environment and perfect for a Friday night. The food was awesome. I had the Pollo Jalisco and it was so good! The chips and salsa were also tasty! The service was kind, but I'm pretty sure the server upsold me on a bigger margarita without mentioning the price. It wasn't a big deal, but just something to watch out for. Other than that, he was nice, prompt, checked on us the perfect amount of times, and made the experience fun. Seriously, don't let my 4 stars sway you from giving Mr Pancho's a chance! read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Frozen strawberry margarita! - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

Went here for a friend's bridal shower. First time here. The service was good. The food was okay at best. The margarita was good. I tried their enchiladas with rice. They have outside seating and ample inside seating. Parking lot is huge as it's linked with a shopping center. Chips n salsa were good. Did not get much time to photo menus. We were on a schedule. read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

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Food is consistently fresh and delicious every visit. Nice sized portions, fun environment and outside patio options. Very nice staff and cool decor. It's a vibe! read more

Food is always good and service is quick. I do a lot of carryout from here and have always had good service.

Mr. Pancho's is still a solid 4 Star experience. If Yelp would give me that half star, I'd give one to Mr. Pancho. It's 4 and above, but not quite 5 stars. It's getting close, but just not yet. I am a fan of their chips and salsa. The chips have always been warm and fresh when delivered to my table. The salsa has just enough spice and fire to satisfy everyones tastebuds. The salsa almost has a consistency of a marinara sauce. It's not runny thin and not overly thick and chunky. It's perfect for dipping the warm chips. My new favorite entree is, Shrimp Quesadilla. Oh, my! I love how they pack it full with grilled shrimp and peppers, onions and tomatoes. It's served with sour cream and guacamole on the side. I do smear a little sour cream on my bites of the quesadilla, but the guac I save for my leftover chips. Their regular lime Margaritas are strong enough, so there is no need to order a Top Shelf. I order a jumbo size and it is big enough to last me through munching on chips and eating my entree. The service is consistently friendly and attentive. I was seated in the bar area, so both bartenders were working as a team, providing service to the tables in their area. Mr. Pancho's is one of the better Mexican restaurants in the Alton area, so I recommend you give it a try. read more

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I've had Mr. Pancho's a few times and I want to love them but sometimes it's hit or miss. Their chips are good and substantial but I'm not a fan of their salsa, it's too tomato-forward for my tastes. Instead I get the cheese dip which is sooo tasty. Their pico de gallo is also delicious. I love chimichangas, so that's what I usually get, and I rotate between shrimp or chicken. The shrimp is the clear winner--it's super flavorful and full of veggies. I got the chicken fajita chimi tonight and was underwhelmed. It didn't have a lot of flavor and I kept finding these odd stringy pieces in it (almost like corn silk). I wish I had gotten their quesabirria instead. It's pretty good, and of the two places that serve it in the area (that I'm aware), it's superior. The consommé is really flavorful and it's packed with cheese. We also got the dessert chimichanga for fun and it was delicious! That's definitely a winner and we'll be back for that for sure. The service is usually pretty good, especially considering they're always busy. And sometimes they have a mariachi band playing live which is a fun treat. This definitely has a solid spot on my list of local Mexican restaurants to go. read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Chicken fajita chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

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I have heard amazing things about this restaurant and while visiting family thought I would visit to try the food since I heard so many accolades about it. First- 5 stars for ambiance and the outdoor seating area! Love love love the outside seating and the feel of it all! We did order-pickup. What brought the rating down to 2 stars?!?!? 2 things: I was put off with the waitress giving me an open margarita (no lid) to take to-go. I asked "don't you have to seal this since we are taking it to go?" She said "you can do what you want with it" and winked at me. I felt very VERY uncomfortable with this, and we asked for a lid and a plastic bag to wrap the cup in, and we placed the cup in the trunk just in case we got stopped for any reason on the way home. I feel like this practice truly borders illegal, but I am not an IL resident, so I am not fully sure how this works. However, I find it strange that a restaurant that offers to-go alcohol does not have some safe container method to provide to customers. In addition, I was charged for a 32oz margarita- the margarita was 16oz at best. The other reason for the 2-star rating....to be honest the food is not that great. I don't know if the raving about the food is due to a lack of variety in this area, so this place is the best of what is offered? I don't know. It was not the worst, but by far, not the best. And watch out, because they add a takeout charge to your receipt (without telling you)...which kind of blew my mind since I am sure takeout is overall cheaper for the restaurant than eat in due to no dirty dishes etc. Disappointed. read more

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Tell me they don't have the best salsa and I'll tell you you're wrong. Love this place for their salsa, ambiance and fantastic margaritas! read more

horrible food. The food is extremely salty and sometimes soggy. The service is not great. If you want some Mexican food, I would not go here. read more

This is probably my new favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! The inside is very stereotypical Mexican restaurant. They do have a couple of tables outdoors if you're into that. What I ordered: the margs are a great deal here! My bf got the jumbo (for $8 I believe) and it was huge. To eat we split the seafood mocajete. It was enough food for both of us to fill up on. The salsa was not my favorite, hence the 4/5 stars. It was not the most flavorful. Everything else was stellar, but the salsa is the star of the show (to me) at Mexican restaurants. I was pretty impressed by the freshness of the veggies in the mocajete. I'm sure I will be back sometime soon! read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Mocajete - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

Usually great food but the service sucks today. I really hate when people who come in after you get served first. It ruins my experience. Meh Food finally came. Cold and obviously been sitting in the back. Terrible experience read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Macho men burrito - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

Great good great service!!!!!!!Really quick service and the endless chips and salsa are the best

The wings are surprisingly delicious with a hot flair. The ranch dressing is dangerously addictive. I had a chimichanga with steak. I will definitely make this drive to arrive and feast again soon. The music is excellent and so are the shots. read more

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I go here so much I made a dab up with the servers The food is so good and me and my friend are here ever week read more

Always love coming to this place. The servers are so nice, the food is delicious, and the decor is so gorgeous. Definitely go here. read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Burrito Oaxaca - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

I've been here several times with co-workers. The restaurant is well decorated and seems clean. The staff is friendly and attentive to their customers needs. On my last trip, we had a work meeting. they put us in their back room. The room was perfect for our group. I had the Taquitos Mexicanos. The taquitos were hot and fresh and the beans and rice were good. One of my co-workers had a steak and shrimp platter that looked awesome! he said it tasted great. read more

Overall I'd say the food is pretty good, only thing I would have to say is it lacked flavor a tad. I had the cheesesteak burrito. Definitely will be trying again soon. read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

Delicious food, great service and great atmosphere! Definitely recommend! Nice little hidden gem in East Alton!

I really liked the ambience of the restaurant very Mexican, and decor. Our waiter was very fast and efficient and always checking on us . I ordered a chicken quesadilla it look like a huge, flour tortilla that was folded over and looked like a giant taco. It was a Grill toooo perfection, but it was also smothered in white cheese on the outside and the inside. So if you like cheese, you'll love the quesadilla my Husband had chicken Texas tacos, And there was cheese all over it to. I start to wonder why cheese is all over our meal I was looking for a tasty meal, not a cheese tasting meal. Oh, I do plan to go back and try something different that will not be covered in cheese. read more

What a great addition to the new revitalized East Gate Plaza. Just one more great option to dine here. Service was prompt and very friendly. Food was hot and delicious. The decor is very well done. The street tacos were a hit. Will need to come back soon to try some other options. read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

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Consistently good food and service. And great margaritas! Good draft beer selection also. Very friendly staff.

Good service, average food. The restrooms were clean. This would have been 3-4 star visit except for two factors. First, the menu for the enchiladas says 1.50 for cheese dip. I ordered the enchiladas with the cheese dip. They charged me 3.50. Second, I ordered fried ice cream. They brought regular ice cream. I mentioned it to the server who said, we sold out of fried ice cream. If a customer orders one thing, you shouldn't arbitrarily substitute something else if you are out. You should ask if they want something else. That didn't happen here. If the food would have been great, I would have still given them a higher rating but it was only average. read more

Food was 4 star on taste (barely warm). If your looking for good and fast service this is not the place to go. Waited for 15 minutes just to get chips and salsa. read more

Updated Review! I have this place another shot about a year or so later after friends claimed it was the best experience they've had and great good. So the service and food was absolutely delicious and worth the price. They must have made some changes since the first time I was here. I had the Polo Veracruz and it is very filling, great flavor. The margaritas are better than before as well read more

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Decent food. Newer restaurant setting. Mostly just run of the mill Mexican cuisine and margaritas.

This is a regular place that my boyfriend and I go to for good food and a good time. We're always excited to go together and we always leave happy and ready for a food-coma nap. The service is amazing; everyone is so friendly and attentive. The restaurant is also very clean and never too crowded. Our go-to order is the queso flaminado and Mr. Pancho's fajitas. It's never failed us! read more

Raeleigh makes the best long islands and she has great service..I recommend MR.Pancos to everyone read more

Mr. Pancho’s - Mexican Near Me - East Alton, Illinois

Tried to dine in, stood at the front entrance for approximately 15 min and could not get one person to Make eye contact with us or acknowledge us so we left. Not to mention, there were 2 other couples in front of us also trying to get seated. We won't return! read more

Fantastic place. The food is primo, service is quick. Ambiance was, let's say dark. But, man that food is ready.

It's a weak 3. They were out of guacamole. I'm vegan so I ordered a vegetarian fajitas and the plate didn't even come out sizzling the vegetables all were Brown on the edges showing their age almost no onion or peppers which you would think that you would get with fajitas. Their salsa was righteous and they have us bucket loads upon request. Their chips were average not homemade. My daughter got a strawberry margarita that was huge and according to her delicious. My daughter had the taquitos and describe them is average she also ate a cheese quesadilla and said that it was really good. But let's face it is really hard to mess up a quesadilla. My son had a chimichanga and he rated it mediocre My granddaughter got chicken fingers I'll let y'all still never understand because chickens don't have fingers and if they did it would be really gross if you ate them. I wouldn't come back but I don't live here so I don't have to if this isn't one of the only options in Mexican food in the area then I would probably and talk to them about their food to see if they would be willing to take feedback on improvements. read more

Terrible service. Waited up front to be seated for 5 min while employees walked by. Finally got seated and they gave me chips. But after 15 min still had no one to take my order. Filled up on chips and left. Thx for the chips tho! Adios!! read more

First Mr Pancho will tease you (with smells and pictures!) Then he'll please you with (with the awesome sauces, tortillas, and all types of rolled and wrapped foods!) And finally your pants will squeeze you all the way home (encasing a Mexican filled tummy!) But seriously folks, this is good stuff I won't try to spell it all out for you ... break down and go get yourself some. The only thing I'd change? The mediocre chips don't do justice to the wonderful entrees. Everything else? Home run. read more

Best Mexican food!! The fajitas were my favorite, the food was fresh, and the place was clean

Great Mexican food! Fun and lively atmosphere! Love the location! Highly recommend!

Me and my fiancé go here every once and awhile. The margaritas are HUGE and reasonably priced. Foods tasty, and good customer service.