This place clearly doesn't care about the customers! So many complaints and reasons to list to prove it. It's 2017! Who carries cash??? They up and close early whenever they feel as if people might not be coming from a far location and not consider their time and gas. Should tell you something if they're closing at 9:30 on a Friday night! The owner and her daughter have zero manners and don't have a clue about customer service. The owner wouldn't even talk to me about closing early and made her grunt worker tell me. The grunt worker lied and said the kitchen was closed even though there was a customer waiting for a take out order. The only reason they are in business is because this majority in this area has no clue what real Mexican food is. Their salsa is basically canned tomatoes blended with onions and maybe a little cilantro and crushed red pepper. If you can even call it salsa. Anyone who knows real Mexican rice knows you're not supposed to stir it and break it into tiny pieces! They act like you're not paying for the cheese! Put cheese in it! It's supposed to have cheese! The taco salad looks like someone put cheese on it and picked it off right before bringing it out! This restaurant isn't about the customers! Clearly when you own a business it's because you want to make money however you should be there for your customers. The worker in all the pictures is ridiculous. I can't imagine her pulling in business. Poor publicity. read more

I don't know where to begin so I'll just list why I gave it one star: 1) Cash only. I can see the small mom and pop, hole-in-the-wall places being cash only, but this place is located so close to downtown that they make decent money to offset the cost of a credit card machine. 2) Gimmicky. They sell t-shirts for crying out loud. 3) Lackluster service. I felt like I wasn't welcome. 4) No actual hot sauce besides Frank's. If you're going to serve Tex-Mex, at least offer Cholula or Valentina. When we inquired, we were told it was either Frank's hot sauce or PAY for a house made green sauce. You've got to be kidding me... 5) Food was meh at best. I had the chile relleno that was made with Anaheim pepper used to make green Chile instead of poblano pepper like real Chile relleno is made from. And it was wrapped in an egg omelet. Weird... Won't be coming back. I don't see how so many people gave it such high reviews. read more

seemed severely understaffed, but the service was amazing. the waitress (owner?) was very fast and still had time to talk to a regular while managing everything else going on. the food was very good and was served quickly. we were in and out in a little over a half hour. you can tell they're not the most high end, but they're absolutely making what they have work. i have no complaints. read more

How do you say terrible in Spanish? Oh yeh, mucho no-goodo. My burrito dinner was two burritos filled with unseasoned hamburger meat and some gloopy cheese, smothered in chili that I would bet $100 came straight out of a can from GFS. The rice was a hot mess and the refried beans looked and tasted like they were regurgitated by some sort of vulture. I took a few bites and sent the plate back, it was disgusting. To management's credit, they didn't charge me for that meal. My wife ordered the #3 lunch special with flour taco. I've eaten Mexican all over the US and never been served a "flour" taco with a soft tortilla just folded over. You do that with the corn tortilla, not flour. With flour you either roll it (soft taco) or deep fry it crunchy. You don't fold it over into a mushy, messy tasteless mess. This was one of the worst Mexican meals I've ever had. NO WAY is this place anywhere near authentic. I can't believe anyone would say that about Paco's. My wife and I routinely eat at places like Mi Pueblo's, La Nacimiento and Los Galanes to name a few as well as places in Arizona, and California so we know what good Mexican food is. This place don't have it, no senior. To be fair, we did appreciate the service, it was good. read more

Lets just say old pacos was better. If you want good authentic mexican food, go to ponchos. If you want something that tastes like taco bells evil cousin, come here! I came here for lunch and was brought stale chips and watered down salsa. Yum. Then onto my lunch i had ordered the combo plate, and talk about a mess! Looked like some mexican guy threw up on my plate! The food was tough, kinda lukewarm at best and 32$ later with my girlfriend we decided never to go there again read more

Looks like I am going to have to against the grain here, but rightfully so. This is not an authentic mexican food place. This is Tex-Mex at its worst. Appetizer: We ordered the Cheese Crisp. Cheese Crisp it is not. What they call a Cheese Cisp is commonly known as a Quesadilla. Maybe we should have ordered the Quesadilla? Would we have gotten a Cheese Crisp then? Dinner: I ordered Chile Rellenos. I saw that the menu said that the dish had eggs with it and the waitress also informed me of this. I thought to myself, "Oh, a cool twist mixing Huevos Rancheros and Chile Relleno!" It was an omelet. It was not Chile Rellenos in the slightest sense. It was an omelet with ground beef, cheese and salsa dripped over it. I ate a little less than half before I pushed it away. While waiting for my wife to finish her dinner, she didn't finish either, but at least her Enchilada resembled an Enchilada. I could clearly hear the waitress and another lady in back talking about me. The unidentified lady asked, "Did he like it?" The waitress said, "I told him it had eggs on it! He just didn't listen when I said the Chile Relleno had eggs on it." You know what? I did listen when you said it. It's what I ordered. I was fine with having eggs on my plate. Riddle me this? Why would I expect an omelet when I didn't order an omelet? In conclusion. Don't expect your dish to be what you ordered. It's also "groud beef", not ground beef according to their menu. It's even on one of the photos posted here. You will be charged for everything, including refills even though you are supposed to get one free refill according to their menu. And most of all. We all know service industry people talk junk about the customer when we are out of earshot. You DON'T do it when they can hear you. Note: In case you have the misfortune of finding yourself at this establishment. This is a cash only facility. They do have an ATM inside, but I am willing to bet the fee is outrageous. read more

I see that a lot of reviewers are giving Paco's a bad rep. I've had bad Mexican before, and to say that Pancho's has better food than Paco's is just downright misleading, as I would consider Pancho's to be one of the worst Mexican restaurant's I've been to. To put it straight, Paco's is inexpensive, no frills American-Mexican food. I've been going to Paco's for over 20 years, partly because I lived down the street, partly because of their prices, but mostly because the food is just pretty dang good and filling. I would have given the place 3 or 4 stars when smoking in restaurants was still legal though, as the place absolutely wreaked of it. Yes, they only accept cash. No, they're not "doing anything wrong". They get enough business from people who are willing to pay in cash, so why cater and lose money? Simply put, cash makes business sense sometimes. People don't realize that it costs money to accept credit cards. Enough of my ranting, and onto the food! The menu certainly 'is' lackluster. For a newcomer, you pretty much need to pick what you're used to ordering at other places. Paco's is certainly a place you come to get full, not a place you come to give your taste buds a one night stand. For what it is, it's not too bad of a Mexican dive. You get 'free' chips and salsa, and more free chips if you run out. The chips and salsa are homemade, and some of the best I've had. As far as entrées go, I normally get two bean and cheese burritos, and that's usually it. I eat pretty heartily, and sometimes two are too many. The bean and cheese burritos are freaking phenomenal. In fact, they're the best bean and cheese burritos I've ever had, and that's no overstatement. Ingredients? Beans, cheese, tortilla. Sometimes I'll mix it up and get the combo, or even something deep-fried and cheesy. And sometimes I just have to get some poppers. As I haven't been to Paco's in a few months, I can't emphasize much more about the menu, other than that you can't really go wrong with anything. The beans are good, the rice is good, and all of the tortillas are fried on-site. The food hasn't changed in the past 20 years though, so if you've been there once, you're not missing out on anything new, although they switched from Pepsi to Coke, or visa versa. The service has always been good as far as I can remember. The waiters/waitresses are always friendly, and the food is always out fairly quickly. I often wondered how they get the food out so quick with the amount of people dining. They're also used to take-outs, which is a considerable amount of their business, so don't hesitate to call ahead of time. Being from Mt. Clemens, I can attest that Paco's is and has been a local favorite for years. All of my friends in the area went there and loved it just as much. Sure, it's greasy, doesn't have much "pop", the atmosphere is dull and boring, but nothing screams comfort food to a local "Bather" more than Paco's. For what Paco's is, it's worth every bit of 5 stars in my book. read more

If I had my own person jet I would fly back just for the tamales! Their beef tamales are out f'in standing! It is a MUST stop for a fast carry out when I travel back home! Prices are great, and carry out time is nothing! Service is out of this world! They give you everything you need and more! Salsa is so damn good! Burritos are the best as well. Still love my tamales the best! They don't have a full bar, just beer and wine. It is casual, nothing fancy, just a good Mexican restaurant that has been around for 30 or more years! Best Mexican food yet in my book. read more

Oh Paco's.. a Mexican delight in the Mount Clemens area. You can't get more authentic than this. Why only 4 stars out of 5 when I love the food so much? 2 reasons: 1. cash only?! Listen.. I only carry cash when I'm going to strip clubs. 2. please get your liquor license. I'm sure as a family establishment it's probably nice not to have drunkards all over your restaurant BUT... a nice cold corona or margarita would go great with your delicious cuisine. Think about it.. get back to me. Food wise: Awesome! I always always get a botana or the hard shell taco dinner. (I have a slight addiction to hard shell tacos). The chips and salsa is the cherry on top for my experience here at Pacos. Chips are always hot and fresh, the hot salsa is more about flavor than heat, and when your waitress notices you're almost running out of chips.. she's rushing back to your table to fill up. *Note: be careful! Don't fill up on chips and salsa and be too full for your actual meal. Reasonable prices, great atmosphere and friendly staff. This is a 'must try' if you're in the area craving Mexican. BUT REMEMBER THOSE DOLLA BILLS Y'ALL read more

Paco's surprised us, especially after reading some of the reviews here. It was busy, upbeat, and pleasant- there's a reason it's hopping all the time! We chose an out-of-the-way booth, wondering if they'd neglect us, but our servers were sweet and accommodating as they ran around taking care of everyone. Efficient, friendly, and hardworking staff-I was impressed. The menu is large and varied, and the food comes out quick! We ate, laughed, and conversed. Enjoyable! And the food was good! I wouldn't say "authentic" like on the sign, but the salsa you get has a kick, the guac we ordered on our burritos was tasty, and the rest plentiful. It's "family dining" Mexican, which sometimes is exactly what you're in the mood for. And yeah, it's cash only, understandable with the way sleazy credit card companies rake small businesses over the coals with swipe fees. Good for them! Is it THE best ever, food-wise? Well, no-I'd like to see more spices come into play. Will we be back? You bet your maracas! read more

Pacos......been going there for over 20 years with my family. We have watched it grown from the smelly smoking place into the clean space it is now. My review today is on the service or lack there of. My mother had told me last time she was there with my brother, who id from out of town, the service was awful and the girl was rude. I ignored that and I decided I am in town now let's see how it is. I had taken my nephew shopping and decided to call ahead to see if they were still serving dinner, they sad yes until 10pm. We thought great, we had to make a detour to grab some cash since it is CASH ONLY. Now mind you as we pull up there are still people inside eating. I go inside and ask for a table for 4. The girl goes to grab menus and takes 1 step turns around and says we are no longer serving in the dining room it's carry out only. Ummmm ok????? I looked at her and said I called ahead and you guys told me that you were serving until 10pm and said nothing about carry out only!!!! I turned around and said no problem we don't need to spend our money, walked out the door and thought to myself this would have never been the case "back in the day." I miss the old Pacos but to be honest the food quality has probably gone down as well, or at least that is what the family keeps telling.....no matter I won't find out after this. read more

Small local restaurant and the ladies are constantly moving. They wait the tables and handle all the carry out orders. They work constantly!! The steak burrito Supreme dinner is fantastic. When we leave, my daughter asks "when are we coming back?" read more

Horseshit. Maybe that's unfair. But not by much, as it's my conclusion that there was nothing good about my experience at Paco's. There was nothing horrible either which is why I think my above one word review may be less than generous. Filthy menus nobody bothered to wipe down, apparently ever as my menu had rice, sticky stuff and a cigarette burn! Duct tape on the booth installed to hide the missing cushioning in the seat. Hurt my ass. Miserable service- never got the damned sour cream I asked for. Nobody noticed that I'd slid my empty glass to the very edge of the table. That's a move I reserve to indicate a need for a refill prompted by the lack of visual acuity demonstrated by the 3 people who shared the responsibility of "serving" us. Salsa's empty? It's a goddamned 2 ounce portion. If you're going to leave 2 ounces on the table of 3, maybe look in on it after a few minutes? Speaking of salsa, the epitome of a concoction squeezed out of the ketchup crowd. Not a soul in this dirty restaurant has ever eaten food from Texas or the entire southwest USA and has never even met anybody from Mexico. I had to read other reviews after wasting my money as I couldn't believe this joint had gone downhill so badly in the five years since I'd been there. Really I'm surprised by the overall rating and shaking my head at the people who think this dump deserves five stars. read more

Delicious food, good prices. Service is okay, but quick. No margaritas, coronas, etc..no booze. Cash only. Carry-out also available. read more

They don't accept credit cards. Watch for the signs all over the place. Kind of funny in this day and age. I wasn't very impressed by the food or atmosphere but the staff was pleasant. My tortillas were gummy, perhaps not fresh. Beans and rice okay, corn chips pretty good. The salsa was pretty mild for a Mexican restaurant, more like what you'd find at American restaurant with a few Mexican-themed dishes. If you wanted mild salsa there was an upcharge of $1. No refills on sodas. Upcharge for any changes made from menu items. Husband liked his chorizo tacos so we'll probably go back, but on my own, I probably wouldn't. It was a bad experience, just nothing to write home about. read more

I got the steak fajitas and the steak looked and tasted like precooked packaged kind you can find in the grocery store. It was a very small portion served on a plate rather than the sizzling pan. It was supposed to also have peppers and onions but only came with two small strips of pepper. Disappointed and for sure won't be returning. read more

I always get the burritos. They are good even the next day! I picked up two to go Tuesday and they came to just under 12 dollars... A bit much I think but all the restaurants are trying to get their share of our stimulus money! read more

My experience here wasn't good! After waiting 45 mins for our order they still screwed it up. I was very in happy with the lady who rang us up she was very rude. When we said you for got our guacamole plate she got even ruder like it was so hard to fix our order that your staff messed up! We always get the steak fajita dinners and there was barely any steak oh did I mention they for forgot our sour cream, taco sauce and soft shells how hard is it to make a simple order! We will definitely not go back there. If I were you don't do a carry out because they will forget something or screw it up! Prices are extremely high as well. We will never go back there! So much for supporting local businesses. read more

A friend recommended this place to us. The service was great, no problems at all. The place itself is a little worn-out, but decent and clean. It was a Friday night and the place was hopping. The salsa we started with was hot -- the way I like it. Very tasty. Unfortunately, when my wife asked for some "mild" salsa we were informed it would be an extra $1......oh well. It's not that big of a deal, but if you're going to "penny" us to death, things are not going to go well. To our surprise the food was good - tasty. It's better than most Mexican places we've gone. Better than Rojos, Juan Miguels, and many others. It has a long way to go to compete with our "#1" Mexican spot Mexican Village - but it's dang decent for sure. Plus we don't live too far to make a quick stop every now and then. The best thing I had was an enchilada....it was great. I also had a taco that was very good. The rice, not so good....like a pile of rice flavored goo. I'm wondering how hard it is to make nice, separated Spanish rice. Most placed make a mess of it. I WOULD recommend going here for some decent Mexican good. Good staff and waiters....a pleasant experience all in all. read more

If you only have cash, and want a chimichanga that you can eat with your hands like a Taco Bell burrito, than this is the place. Of course, if you have a touch of claustrophobia, you may want to avoid this place for dinner. People here are seated so close together at that time, you will smell someone's breath while you eat. Combine that with any anxiety you'll feel, and you're just going to enjoy eating here. .... and while the Chimichangas are easy to eat, they aren't very good. read more

Grew up on this stuff, so I'm biased, but I always enjoy my meals. Aside from that, the red hot sauce (their salsa) is my absolute favorite. There are Mexican places I enjoy as much or more, but it's worth a try at least once if you've never been! read more

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Great Mexican food, I recommend a regular meat and cheese burrito, huge and delicious!! Friendly staff. This place has been in business a very long time because they do it right! read more

Great food, isn't the prettiest but who cares, you're not going there for the decor..

A great stop for some good quick Tex Mex food. The service is great, friendly and fast! Great salsa , enchiladas are delicious and love the cheese crisp. read more

Paco's Of Mt. Clemens - Large Cheese Crisp - Mexican Near Me - Mount Clemens, Michigan

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We walked in and the staff was sitting at a circular table smoking. They looked at us like we were interrupting. The service was bad, decor was old and dirty. The food was not even close to good. We wouldn't ever go back. Cash only. read more

Okay food, but the price doesn't match. They also only accept cash which they don't tell you until you've already ordered your food and you're there to pick it up so, you're kinda forced to use the ATM. I paid $16 for two little enchiladas and one spoonful of beans and rice. Not impressed. read more

I've been to Paco's many times. Their food isn't bad but I have one complaint. They serve fried ice cream without frying it before serving it. They just take it out of the freezer and serve it. It's like a frozen brick. I said to the waitress you're suppose to fry it before you serve it and she said no you're not it comes that way. I laughed and thought man you don't know how to make fried ice cream! Maybe they don't want to be bothered with frying it (only takes a minute) but we will never order it again. Hey Pacos, look up how to serve it! read more

I've never had a bad experience here. I grew up here in Mt. Clemens, and Paco's has always been a good choice for local dining. Is it the best authentic mexican food? Probably not the very best, but it's damned good! In fact, I can only think of one other place (slightly) better than this and it's all the way in St. Clair Shores. There is a good one in Shelby Twp, too. But here at Paco's, the service has always been fast & friendly. They are always busy, and it's often difficult to find a place to park - but it's a great choice if you are looking for some good mexican fare at excellent prices! read more

Just good food at a fair price. Everytume we fo the food is consistent and very good. This is a no frills cash only place with no alcohol just good Mexican food. read more

This was my first time here, the food was really good, the only real gripe that I have is that the salsa is not very good. It tastes kind of like tomato juice, not much dimension to it. I had the combo, and really enjoyed it. Some of the best refried beans I have had. Also, are waitress was a space case, I ordered a carry out with our regular order, she forgot to put it in, and we waited longer for the carryout than our regular meal. Also, asked her for more salsa, she forgot it. Never came back to ask us if we wanted drink refills. Will I go back, yes. Only if I have a different waitress. read more

Always great food and service. Portions are a great value on the dinner combos. Friendly staff. Cash only restaurant but they do have an ATM. read more

The food is good but the carry out service is poor. The majority of time you get something you did not order. Sad because good food bad service. read more

Paco's is a Clem Town hidden treasure. The food and staff are amazing. Just seconds after you're seated you have fresh, warm, delicious, chips and salsa at your table. They make all their own meats, chips, salsa, so and so forth there... Everyday. The staff is very kind and thier memory is amazing when it comes to the regular customers. 98.9% of the time they already know what you'll be ordering, just the way you want it, before you can even remember what it's called. I give this place 5 stars based on its immaculate service and amazing food. A secret Mexican getaway in the middle of Mount Clemens. It is cash only but, they do have an ATM inside. And if you can't find a menu... Like them on Facebook!! @ Paco'sofMountClemens read more

There are a few things I'd like to say about Paco's out of the gate. 1. The staff isnt friendly. Almost ever. They just arent. I picked up carry out a few days ago and the girl was smiley and friendly. So unexpected i think i was a little mean to her in my confusion! 2. This is of course tex mex and kind of greasy spoon tex mex at that. I'd kind of a dive do anyone who comparison about it not been 'authentic'.... there's no Rick Bayless on the Eastside of Detroit 3. Four stars is a little generous but its not three stars either. Because the things i love.. i LOVE. This restaurant has been here my entire life. As a kid i would only eat things my dad would. He was afraid of Spicey food so never ate Mexican. I have eaten many many hot dogs here in my life. They're fine. Pretty good even... as far as i remember from 30+ years ago. (I am pretty sure the place looks exactly the same as well.) Now a days i eat Mexican every day when i can. Burritos, tacos, botanas. Bring it! I'm also not picky about most mexican. At pacos ive eaten countless meat and cheese burritos. Delicious. Know what's in it? Yes. Meat. Cheese. And grease. And it's good. What kind of tortillas do they use here because they're different than any where else and i love em. They're like. .. sticky? Thin? Made magic by grease? Not sure. I don't eat salsa so i can't comment on those. Guac is my favorite and here's is just OK. Combination plate is a great bet. Taco, mini burritos, tostada, grease, beans (bland) and an enchilada. (No fan of the enchiladas here) The botanas and nachos are ok but as left overs they're no good at all. Something messes those chips up. Also this place is amazing after a night out drinking.. You either love pacos or hate pacos. A year or two ago i think they were in a slump and wasnt the same. But they've gotten over it. I love it. Not for gourmet mexican- just for fast greasy mexican i want Right Now. read more

I've been eating here for years upon years. While it is certainly not the best Mexican food in the world , it is the best in the area. Good filling food for cheap. I like the tamale dinner and the burritos with the hot salsa. My only two real complaints are that they only take cash and the don't serve drinks. If your looking for good, cheap Mexican food without having to drive down town, you should check this place out. read more

From working right around the corner, this is a convienet place to go to for lunch and grab a carryout. Hate that they only accept cash!

My review is based on only the bean and cheese burritos, and only ever carrying out. Based on those parameters this place rules! Make a good burrito and they will come! Priced reasonably. Love it! read more

This place is totally a hidden gem in The Clem! They blow-out Poncho's all day. Been eating here for years and it is so consistent and fairly priced. I love Paco's. read more

We recently moved to St. Clair Shores, so the good part about that is I have all new material to Yelp, the bad part...not knowing the lowdown in the area and risking money on poor food. We stumbled upon Paco's while searching for a car wash with a vacuum to clean the car. After cleaning the car we noticed Paco's and decided on a whim to head in there. It looked like an off-the beaten bath type of place and usually we have great luck with those. Don't laugh but I always have these ideas about businesses being tax cover-ups for other sort of "activities". I know I watch and read way too much crime material... Anyways, I thought Paco's was a tax cover up for sure. This place is more basic than a white-tee, there are huge "CASH ONLY" signs everywhere (but there is an ATM, lol what year is it?). The place boasts a few basic booths and round tables, red and green walls and that is pretty much it. No cute sombreros or murals on the wall, no fancy menu (pretty sure it was a word document), no bar and no substitutions for the menu items. So naturally after viewing all of this, I was thinking one of two things, this place must have some awesome food to not have any of the smoke and mirrors you usually see in restaurants with average food OR there is a burly guy in the back with a body guard waiting on some associates for a meeting surrounded by dirty money... I know... I have quite the imagination-you should meet my family. The waitress was quick since there was only two other tables occupied, but I did find her friendly. The chips and salsa were so-so, he thought the salsa tasted like tomato soup, not exactly a good look especially since the menu said extra chips or salsa are a charge! Ouch, that rubbed my fiancé the wrong way for sure! I ordered the Chile Releno, which came basically like an omelet with egg, then meat and cheese on top quite different that all other Chille Relenos, but it was good. He ordered a combination plate that was lack luster with what appeared grocery store shells. Granted he did eat everything and I took some home, the food was good, not great, but not super terrible. I won't be returning simply because the food was "okay". read more

I've been going to Paco's for a couple years now, and every time I go there the food is great. This is a good place to get cheap good mexican food. The service is always pretty good as well. read more