Service was great! Chips were alright (just tortilla chips with taco seasoning sprinkled on). Salsa was boring. Tampico Enchilada was decent. The shrimp on top was good. The flaked seafood option was lobster I believe. It was okay. The Tampico sauce was tasty. The presentation on the plate was very good. See the attached picture. read more

Pancho & Lefty's - Tampico Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Stow, Ohio

As Kate B said in her review, I was skeptical of this place. I am not a fan of most Mexican places around here because they all taste very similar to one another. Rice, beans, cheese, protein, tortilla. Hardly noticeable differences in recipes. This place, though...this place is legit. First of all, the chips and salsa are the best I've ever had at a restaurant. The chips have a smoky seasoning and just enough salt, and the salsa is extremely fresh. I need to practice a lot of self-control around these, because the serving staff will keep refilling until your heart is content. Hopefully you don't fill up on the chips and salsa, because the entrees are also delicious. I am partial to the traditional tacos, specifically the barbacoa beef. The tortillas are phenomenal, the seasoning on the meat is perfect, and the rice and beans are great every single time. Everything here tastes like someone's abuela is in the kitchen, cooking for her family. One small heads up - the waiting area is almost non-existent. It's difficult to manage waiting with more than one other person during busy hours. But do yourself the favor and wait, even if you have to keep shifting around. It's so worth it. read more

This is can't miss Mexican. Great salsa and chips, margaritas and the usual nachos, tacos, enchiladas etc. good salads, very good soups, attentive and quick service, friendly people. A happy place that sells great food at reasonable prices. read more

Pancho & Lefty's - Fine selection of tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Stow, Ohio

Food is good but we've been ordering takeout since COVID. Every time we order the order is wrong. Last time I got no tortillas or the toppings for my fajitas. Literally just the meat and veggies. I understand once maybe but trying to support a local business and the orders keep getting messed up. read more

This is our favorite place to eat. The food is really good and the staff is super friendly. You can order anything on the menu and love it. The waitresses remember our orders from the previous visits and ask if we want the same - how can you beat that? The bar / waiting area is a little small but you won't be waiting there long - they get you seated super fast. The prices for authentic Mexican food is great. read more

I'd describe it as a "can't go wrong" Mexican place in Stow. Nothing amazing, but everything was good. I really liked the complimentary salsa, and also got an order of queso that was good. I got a traditional margarita and hot damn was there a lot of tequila in there. It tasted like straight tequila. It was better after I squeezed two limes into it, but maybe go easy on the tequila or add more flavor next time :) I also got the tacos dinner (one of each of the chicken, pulled beef, grounded beef), all good, nothing out of this world though. Overall, nice local place with a smaller menu than most Mexican places, which is A GOOD THING (sometimes Mexican places have like 11 page menus with the same thing over and over again). I'd recommend and try it again :) read more

So if you don't really like Mexican food this is the place to go. So bland and flavorless. Seriously can't emphasize enough how disappointing it was. Tasted like just a boring ol' burrito that I could have made at home. Got the seasonal veggie burrito that said in the menu "grilled peppers and onions with seasonal veggies" and that's all it was really was peppers and onions with two tiny pieces of squash and two carrot coins. The chips tasted like they were fried in old rancid oil, and the sodas claim to be brand name (Coke) in the menu but when asked what kind of rootbeer the answer was "generic" so my date opted to have "mellow yellow" instead and the response was "well that's generic too, it's mountain mist". The food was so gross, ugh, just had to say it again. read more

Great local Mexican restaurant. Margarita Monday's are such a deal here. My favorite is the pineapple one but my husband likes the grape. The traditional tacos are my favorite. You can have them with shrimp too even though it isn't on the menu. read more

This has been one our go-to places for good Mexican food in Stow. As my previous review said the ambience is really nice since their remodeling. Unfortunately on our last 2 visits the food has been less than what we've come to expect. The Mrs. got a salad with mushy cucumbers and brown lettuce. I ordered 1 chicken and 1 ground beef enchiladas, but got 2 mushy enchiladas, neither of which had meat in them. I'm really hoping when we give it one more try the food will be improved. read more

If you are into great Mexican food, I recommend this place. Small place, but very clean and proffessional . Food is amazing! Service is great, food doesn't take long, and very great food. Employees are very nice. I have not had a bad experience here, so I recommend! read more

I so badly wish I could like this place but I just can't. The menu is so bland and their margaritas taste very watered down. It's within walking distance to my house so we've tried it several times, hoping for better every time and we're let down. Please update your menu!!! read more

Nothing too special but much better than El Campesino. My husband loves the cheese enchiladas (no onion) and I had the Tequila Lime Chicken. Great flavor. Our server was nice but the food took a tad bit too long. My only complaint would be... It feels sticky and dirty in there. It's more of a feeling rather than a visual comment. I think, Poncho & Lefty's is due for a makeover. We will be back. I am glad to have finally tried them, we were out of options for Mexican! read more

Best margaritas around, the food is also great. The owner seems to always be there and he make every person that walks through the door feel very welcome. They have over 10 different flavored margaritas, and you can mix and match flavors. They also have a huge selection of great tequilas. If your looking for a great Mexican restaurant go see ponchos!!! read more

Any restaurant named after a Townes Van Zandt song deserves to be recognized! I preferred this place to the other Mexican place in Stow that all my friends would get drunk off margaritas at. I ate at Pancho & Lefty's a good 5 or 6 years ago. I still think about the waitress. She was the girl of my dreams. Too bad I was with my college girlfriend at the time. She definitely snuffed out the flame that almost was ignited from the many sparks that were flying at our dinner table between me and the waitress. If I would have known how that relationship would have ended up, I would have been like Lefty from the song the place is named after, rode off into the sunset with the waitress. I may travel down there and try to relive that glorious day. The dinner almost reminded me of Lost in Translation. At least we did share that short time together. Even if the waitress forgot. Still a great place to grab Mexican! read more

I've been driving past this place for years and never had a chance to stop in. Noticed it was always busy at lunch and dinner times so decided to try it. Nope, sorry, just doesn't cut it. After living in the Southwest USA for almost 20 years and eating the authentic Mexican food. This is what I call gringo food. You love it if you don't know better and if you do you don't go back. Salsa should have a bit of a kick. Didn't. Food should be hot and served on a hot platter. Nope. Cheese on the tamale looked cold. I think the plate had been sitting for a while before it was brought out. I ate most of it because I hadn't eaten all day and was starving. If the food doesn't cut it when you're starving, it for sure won't cut it when you're not. Sorry, guys. read more

I drive pass this place all the time and one night decided to at least order take out to try the food. Girl at bar took my order, very nice, efficient. Rest of staff seemed friendly. Order was done quickly, took food home. Not bad, not authentic Mexican however. I noted that mole was not on the menu. The chips were seasoned, which is not true Mexican. It's more of a tex-mex place. Parking set up is awkward. Ok in a pinch. Still searching for real Mexican food in Summit Co. read more

This place used to be the best. Had a dish called the Tasmanian Devil and it was to die for. Rumor has it the couple who owned it got divorced. She got this place, and boy has it suffered. A year ago my girl and I went here. She was happy, I was not. I cannot remember what I had, but it looked like puke on a plate. She talked me in to going again recently. Boy was she sorry. I live about 7 minutes from the restaurant. Between leaving there and getting home, my girl got sick. Violent vomiting. She has had enough, thankfully. Unless you're a fan of the technicolor yawn, avoid this place. Only good thing about the restaurant is the free chips: they have chili powder on them. read more

The food was good but they have no idea how to make a margarita on the rocks. Tasted like water. Might have been tequila in it, but there was no flavor. read more

I was at the Foot & Ankle Clinic today. I was craving some really messy gooey nachos. They we're ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Really hit the spot. I just had surgery so I was looking for something instead of Re-hab food. I am in a wheelchair, and have a hard time getting around. The cashier delivered the food down the street for me. She took my debit card back to the restaurant and brought my card back to me. WHAT!!!! Who does that. Props to U all for having hard workers. I will definitely tell people about my experience. Keep the good food rolling!!! I'm a new fan. read more

All I want to say is $24 is outrageous for a "pitcher" of margaritas. Small pitcher, mediocre flavor and undetectable tequila. Good food, but margaritas make it or break it. read more

Outstanding! Fast friendly service and the food was fresh and awesome! Can't wait to come back!

The wait staff and Management are rude. The prices are high and the food is bad. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Did I mention how dirty it is. Go elsewhere. read more

Hadn't been here for awhile. Landscaping was very nice. Service was weak at best. Server did not want to be there. Kids were so loud and crawling under tables. We couldn't hear to talk. Food was barely fair. Gold margarita was prepared ahead and tasted like it. It will be a long time before we give it another try. read more

Great Mexican beer selection and Margaritas. Food is really good too. Gets crowded around meal times.

Definitely one of the better Mexican restaurants I have been to. My favorites are the taco combo dinner, and the beef enchiladas. The chips and salsa are delicious and plentiful. Fast service and friendly staff. I suppose my only complaint would be that it is a rather small place so it can get crowded and a bit noisy, but I still think it deserves a solid 5 stars. read more

We visited Pancho & Lefty's excited to try a Mexican Restaurant with a great location, in between work, play, and sitter. We did not leave the restaurant excited. Salsa, service, and main courses were all poor. Unfortunately, we will not be going here again. read more

Love it. The chips are great... Not just the usual Mexican chips... They are awesome. Queso dip is great, all the food is amazing and they have a ton of margarita flavor s. read more

Their margaritas are fantastic and they offer a variety of flavors. The enchiladas are tasty, as are the tacos and queso dip. But be prepared to wait for a table if you go during peak times because it is a pretty small dining room. The servers are always pleasant. read more

This is my go to Mexican restaurant. I am a vegetarian, and they are always willing to accommodate or change certain menu items for me. I usually get the taco salad without any meat, as I love the crispy shell it comes in. They also have a warm black bean and corn side/salsa, and I love to get it for my chips. All of the people working there have always been friendly. read more

Just ate here for the first time and was not disappointed. Maybe not quite as authentic as other places but the food is very good and you get a lot for a fair price. read more

The food was below average. It wasn't true authentic Mexican food. The tortillas seemed like they were purchased from a grocery store. The prices were kind of high for the portion size and quality of the meal. Lastly, they didn't carry any Mexican hot sauces like Tapatio, Cholula, El Yucateco, etc. read more

For cantina style mexican food, Pancho & Lefty's is the best in the region. Burrito, taco, and enchilada plates could go against plenty of SF taquerias. Ask for the habenaro salsa with your chips... off menu, but they always have a stash. read more

I am giving this only one star because I went there to place a to-go order and sat there for over 20 minutes at the bar and never got asked what I wanted. In the meantime, someone else came in and picked an order up and he took several phone calls while I was sitting there. So I walked out. read more

First of all the dining room is cramped and they say us right next to a very large loud group of women when the dining room was 90 % empty. The chips tasted like they were cooked in old grease. The salsa was cold but flavorful. The pork Tamali tasted dry and the cheese enchiladas I couldn't even finish eating because of the canny taste from the case on top. The beans were good and the rice had no flavor. My sister and I were extremely disappointed. My sister had a chicken burrito that was good. Two thumbs down I will never return. read more

Best Mexican food in the Akron area. Get there before 6, especially on margarita Monday's. Fajitas are amazing, as well as the enchilada or taco dinners (come with rice and beans). The kids menu is amazing as well, it's what I grew up on. read more

Awesome food and drinks, not too fond of the chips though(the seasoning is odd). Many margarita flavors and they are very good. There arnt too many texmex places around anymore read more

Just had dinner there for the first time and the fiid was delicious! A bit over priced but I'll for sure come back, the waiters could have been nicer though. read more

Went tonight after a few recommendations for this place. The chips and salsa tasted store bought. My quesadilla was tasty until I bit into an inch long bone shard which quickly ruined my appetite. The saving grace of the meal was my husbands carnitas tacos which were delicious. The rice and beans on the other hand were dry and tasteless. read more

Nothing to write home about. When someone suggests it, I suggest something else. The chips are reminiscent of Doritos. Someone's attempt at homemade Doritos. The drinks are pretty good though. read more

Been here twice and ordered the Chimichongas--Steak and then beef. Both were excellent. I want this place to succeed.