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    Pancheros Mexican Grill - Cedar Rapids 1st Ave

    2.1 (70 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
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    Very bussing food. It made me very happy to eat. Basically made me bust afterwords. Highly recommend eating here.

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    Kyle L.

    Ordered a burrito bowl online, $11 and y'all gave me half rice, half beans and like 2 scoops of sour cream. I worked at panch for 2 years so I know the portions. Get it together

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    Timothy S.

    This was literally the worst Pancheros I've ever had. The cheese was a semi-solid orange instead of yellow and smells rancid. The food was literally inedible. My family used to enjoy eating here, but I will never order from this place again.

    Pancheros is usually a place I'll stop and eat at frequently but this was not a good experience at all. We walked in and the worker looked at us and said "What do you want" I was taken aback by this and it was very very rude. We got our food and not pictured my burrito had a huge rip in the tortilla. Overall the restaurant was not clean and there were multiple tables that had napkins sitting on it. Food on the floor etc. I included a picture of the dirty tables and the bathroom that was disgusting. I will never go back to this Pancheros and luckily I don't have to speaking of the fact that I live out of town!

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    10 years ago

    Pancheros has the best rewards app in the business. No other restaurant does it better. Their food is awesome too.

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    11 years ago

    Food was cold. Service was subpar. Employees looked gross. Seriously, go to Chipotle.

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    Workers make it obvious that they don't want to be there. Barely give you any food. The Edgewood location is better.

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    7 years ago

    Came here and waited 25 minutes in line to get a torn burrito. tasted disgusting, never coming back to this location.

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    12 years ago

    I still haven't found a better burrito in town. They do charge extra for veggies and queso.

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    11 years ago

    Very inconsistent quality!! meat chunks found in veggie servings. When you order veggie bowl you clearly are not expecting that.

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    Last two visits there I found a hair in my burrito. Inconsistent quality. Employees can be rude.

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    Mextizo - Mahi fish tacos

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    4.2(73 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I came here for dinner while in town for work. I sat at the bar, service was quick and the…read morebartender was friendly with everyone sitting. I ended up getting some guacamole with my chips and salsa, all of which were very good. For my entree, I got the pollo chipotle - it was a huge meal! I used to have something similar at a go-to restaurant near my house, but unfortunately the restaurant closed, so I was happy to find it here! It was very tasty and the menu is substantial. I'll be back in the future!

    We've really wanted to try this one as we've heard decent reviews from friends…read more Our normal place is now a long drive after relocating here so we're trying to find our New Mexican spot. For positives: the restaurant is beautiful and staff are very friendly. The queso was also good and we loved the salsa. The not so good.... First off: I Loathe when there isn't clear direction upon walking in. Am I taking a seat or waiting to be seated? Standing there and awkwardly shuffling after a couple minutes to finally be greeted feels weird. People don't want to do the wrong thing. If your host has other jobs please just place a sign saying wait to be seated. We're seated, drink orders are fairly prompt, queso comes out in good time. The chips are good at first but as they cool down they actually get pretty firm and stale feeling rather quickly which was a new thing for us. My drink had a weird after taste and after explaining to my husband who used to work in the kitchen he thinks my glass just didn't get rinsed or maybe double washed, it didn't taste flat, but chemically. Husband had quesa birria which is his go to and I had pollo con arroz. He liked the consume but whatever additional sauce they had with it was SO incredibly spicy that it ruined the tacos. He loves heat and can absolutely tolerate heat, but when it's all heat and no flavor but bitter, it's just not pleasant. Pollo con arroz is the standard for me. And here I just didn't like the rice. The flavor wasn't quite right and adding in corn and other vegetables adds sweet little bursts that aren't pleasant (to me) in this kind of dish. The chicken was fine, it was a little odd that it did t come with tortillas though. Portions were smaller and prices were higher than our go to place. Service, though it was friendly, was reaaaaaaaally slow. It didn't look to be overly busy and we waited about 50 minutes for the two meals and a mini corn dog meal for our son. And even after we got our food the waiter stopped by as we were finishing asked if things were good, and we didn't have a chance to ask for the box or a check he left so quickly so had to wait an additional 20 minutes to leave after eating. There's dozens of other Mexican restaurants to try in Cedar Rapids, so we'll keep looking for our new regular place.

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    Adelitas Mexican Grill - Six oysters on the half shell with shrimp ceviche. Yum!

    Adelitas Mexican Grill

    3.7(113 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Adelitas offers a decent selection of authentic Mexican dishes. The customer service was excellent…read moreand friendly. The chips and salsa was good to start off with while you wait for your food. The one negative things is that my soft shell taco was cold. The portion of food was amazing and a lot for the price you paid. The location of the restaurant is easy to get to and very inviting once you're inside. I will be back to try other dishes.

    I recently visited Adelitas Mexican Restaurant in Cedar Rapids after hearing that they made their…read moretortillas in-house. Sadly, when I inquired about this before ordering, the server looked at me as if I was asking something outlandish and nonchalantly remarked, "We've never done that - there isn't ANY restaurant around here that has the people to do that." This set the tone for an experience that was a mixed bag. Service: Service-wise, I was left wanting. Not only did the server's dismissive response about the tortillas disappoint me, but I also encountered another hiccup when it came to payment. After we had already paid with a debit card, we were informed that ANY sort of card used was subject to a 4% service fee. This felt like a hidden charge that should have been communicated upfront. Another minor issue was the lack of drink refills. My guest ordered a soda and was never offered a refill or asked if they needed anything else. I only ordered water for lunch and was disappointed to be offered a single refill when our food was initially brought by someone other than our server. My cup sat empty for over half an hour while we finished our meal. Food Quality: The food at Adelitas was reasonably tasty but nothing extraordinary. While their flavors were acceptable, their menu offerings of only shredded chicken and ground beef options as protein fillings fall drastically short of what I consider "industry standard." I'm not saying everyone has to have a barbacoa pit out back, but at least having a chicken breast or steak option would be nice. I will say, I did appreciate their lunch special, where you can get two choices that included tacos, chimichangas, burritos, etc., and a very well-made tamale (with your choice of sauces - and they allowed me to substitute in their queso sauce). Atmosphere: Adelitas scores well on cleanliness and location. The restaurant is well-located and offers a cozy, family-friendly environment that makes it a great spot for a quick meal. The interior is clean and spacious, with decor that is vibrant and reflective of the restaurant's Mexican theme, creating a lively and enjoyable dining experience. Outdoor seating is also available for those who prefer it. **Overall Experience:** While Adelitas Mexican Restaurant is a decent choice for a quick lunch on this side of town, my overall experience left much to be desired. With so many better options not only in Cedar Rapids but also in the surrounding neighborhoods, I personally won't be heading back to this particular restaurant anytime soon. For those considering a visit, it might be worth a try if you're in the area and need a quick bite. However, be prepared for potential service issues and hidden fees.

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