Nice atmosphere and the food was tasty. Large portions. We had the steak and cheese enchiladas and the pollo w/cream cheese dish with rice and beans. The service was good. Enjoyable dinner after some slot machine play. read more

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My husband and I had dinner at Pancho and Willie's last night after 3500 mile trip. I was prepared to leave a five star review and raving about how wonderful the food was however, I took my chili releno Home with me. As I was eating it today, this is what I found. This is unacceptable for a high-end restaurant of fine dining. read more

Pancho & Willie's - They didn't remove the seeds at all. I don't get it. - Mexican Near Me - Wendover, Nevada

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Service was super slow. Took 15 min for someone to come over and even acknowledge us. The free chips and salsa was ok, the spicy one was weird almost peppery, the regular was fine. We loved the table side guacamole but $19 is a lot. The quesadillas was ok had alit of grease on the plate making my quesadillas mushy. The fries were ok but the side of ranch was disappointing. The tacos were small only 2 bits and u get 3 but $30 is expensive. The Coronarita was definitely small in fact all the margharita were no bigger than 16oz. Overall it's SUPER over priced and service was lacking ! Reservation is recommended. Expect to spend $100 on Mexican food. read more

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Great service and food every time you go here . The service is amazing and the food and the salsas are so flavorful. read more

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Extremely slow service. I sat at my table with nothing more than water and chips and salsa for 45 minutes. Took hour and forty minutes. Just sat waiting most of the time. Had the scallops as an appetizer for $37 and they were disgustings. Rubbery and gross. Tasted off and I normally love scallops and couldn't even eat them. read more

We went here for my Birthday while in Wendover . We loved it . They usually take reservations but we didn't make any . They were able to get us seated right away . The restaurant is super clean . We love the southwest decor . The chips & salsa were delicious & fresh . We ordered the Gordo chimichanga with shredded beef . This was huge !! It was so good . It was covered with Ranchero sauce . The rice & beans were very good too . We also got the Carne Asada burrito . The steak was tender & not too spicy . The portion size was big . It was really good also . The waiter was super nice & helpful . We can't wait to come back here again ! They have Pepsi products read more

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There is a Pancho and Willie's at the Peppermill in Reno. We thought this would be the same restaurant but it certainly was not. The food is okay, but not great, and the prices are very high. We won't be goIng back. read more

5 out of 5 stars Still Going Strong After All These Years! It's been some years since I posted my first review of Poncho Willie's Cantina at the Peppermill, and I'm happy to report--it's still got it. We had the pleasure of dining here a few months back, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The service was top-notch--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It felt like they were happy to have us there, which makes all the difference. The food? Still high quality and served in hearty portions. I ordered the Macho Burrito, and let me tell you--it lives up to the name. This thing was a beast. I gave it a good effort but ended up tapping out halfway through. Took the rest home in a doggy bag and enjoyed round two the next day. Still tasted great. It's not every day you find a restaurant that maintains its standards for nearly a decade, but Poncho Willie's continues to deliver solid, satisfying meals with great service. If you're in the Peppermill and craving great food, with a delicious variety this place is still a sure bet. Looking forward to my next visit--might even tackle that burrito in one go next time! read more

Good food lived the margarita special! Good service, good food, good time. Next time I am in Wendover I will be back.

I am surprised that it has taken me this long to write my review of Pancho and Willie's Cantina! This Mexican restaurant and cantina is located on the west end of the Peppermill Hotel & Casino in Wendover, NV. The restaurant is clean and beautiful inside. Good, attentive service, which can be slow from time to time but only because they are so popular so the place fills up quickly, especially on busy weekends. The have excellent dishes and fantastic drinks and appetizers. We have tried their enchiladas, shrimp, burritos and a number of other items here. All have come out exactly to order, cooked well and very large portions! You will never leave here hungry! Our favorite items have to be their Molcajete which is fantastic and their cheese-stuffed, bacon wrapped shrimp. Absolutely delicious, especially with their sweet dipping sauce. Our other favorite thing is the table-side guacamole. It is made fresh, right at your table and they will add or leave out ingredients if you ask. If you are in Wendover and are craving some excellent Mexican food in a wonderful space, definitely stop by! Be sure to call ahead or reserve early if you can as this place can sell out quick! read more

Pancho & Willie's - Chips, salsa, guacamole and sour cream - Mexican Near Me - Wendover, Nevada

The food was not worth the prices charged. The salsa was watery and not very flavorful. I tried to the chile verde burrito and was not impressed. The service and ambiance are fine but the food is mediocre, unfortunately. read more

Ambiance is great. Well decorated and pleasant. Servers are polite and well versed in the menu. They offer table side guacamole and table side mixed drinks. House frozen margaritas are delicious. Food was prompt and full of flavor. read more

I haven't eaten at Pancho & Willie's in three or four years simply because it's too dang expensive; we went back this week for a friend's birthday party, and nothing has changed. I got a vegetable burrito -- literally the only vegan item available; not even the beans and rice are vegan -- and for that I paid nearly twenty bucks. Drinks are way expensive too, so I stuck with water. Sad to pay that much money and leave hungry. Service is absolutely fantastic, and for that they deserve high marks. The menu is more limited than you might expect at a place that charges so much, but the food is pretty good. read more

I've eaten here several times usually for dinner. They are always busy when open and seem to keep up with the crowds when serving the food. I've enjoyed the tortilla soup in the past, but on my latest visit, I ordered the Enchiladas Suiza. The chicken was moist and the tomatillo sauce was not too spicy and had good flavor. The meal came with a side of sweet corn tamal which is very yummy. I wish there was more to savor but they only give you a little spoonful. The service was friendly but seemed to disappear once we were finishing up our meals so we didn't get any more drink refills. The decor was fun with a southwestern feel with cactus everywhere. read more

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We stayed at the Peppermill on our way to Park City, Utah. We were hungry and picked Pancho and Willie's as our first choice for dinner. The margaritas were very good and we chose fajitas for our entree. The Service was great and the food was first class. We enjoyed our dinner very much. read more

We decided to get out of town and headed West to the beautiful town of Wendover. We made reservations at Pancho and Willies located in the Peppermill Casino. Gone are the days of good inexpensive food. The decor is darling. It's a Desert Motif that's way nicer than any desert. They started our dinner with chips and salsa. They even had the option of hot or mild which is rare. I ordered an appetizer for dinner. It was huge shrimp stuffed with Monterrey Cheese, broiled and wrapped in bacon. The dipping sauce was this gingery pineapple glaze and they were beyond delicious. I'm trying to figure out how to make them myself they were so good. My husband ordered the ribs. He got a huge salad to start. Then a half rack of ribs which he said were also very very good. Our Server was fabulous despite having several large tables. That was the best part of our trip. Of course we gambled and donated to Nevada's school kids which I can live with. We didn't win at all. In fact I always lose when I go there. So if you're hungry check this place out. It's a bright light in the otherwise slightly dismal town of Wendover. read more

I will say the food is really 3 stars. But the drinks were great! I rated 4 stars putting in perspective that this place is really kinda in the middle of a very small town. The house margarita: 3 stars. Your standard margarita. The fruitaritas: ( mango flavor) 5 stars. I could sip on it the whole night. We got the parillada (seafood): 3 stars. Flavors were decent but seafood didn't seem that fresh. Again, I know this place is no where near the sea. Got 1 crab leg, 2 skewer of lobster ( prob 1 altogether), 2 skewer of grilled shrimp (2 shrimp per skewer) over a large bed of bell peppers and onions. It came with tortilla, rice and beans. Really big on the sides. It could probably serve 2 people if you eat Avery thing. Shrimp ceviche:3 stars. Avocado looks fresh but I think the shrimp was cooked first. Minimal acidity for a ceviche which was surprising. I squeezed in 2 pieces of lime. Not bad place for a meal but one minus point is that you can smell all the tobacco smoke from the casino. But at least it was opened on a Sunday evening so we were a little limited in choices. If I come back it would be mainly for margaritas and appetizers. read more

Pancho & Willie's - Margaritas and chips - Mexican Near Me - Wendover, Nevada

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Great ambience, music, service, and food! Need to make reservations. Worth the drive, wait, and price. Great for special occasions. read more

Pancho & Willie's - Great ambience! - Mexican Near Me - Wendover, Nevada

We came out for the concert and ate at poncho and Willie's. It was great the food was excellent and the service was fast and friendly. It is a lot of good food. read more

Good salsa, good food but service is slow when the place is not busy, unsmiling servers except for the male server. The manager appeared in a suit and enquired of two other tables how their meals were, had he come to our table we would have mentioned that my combo plate was without beans, the enchilada (cheese) was bland and was merely hastily assembled cheese in tortilla, rolled, then likely microwaved. It lacked the baked in goodness and was hard. Yuck. Ok overall. We had a two for one coupon, so got one entre free. Otherwise, would feel ripped at $19 and $25 a plate. read more

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Yea Yes a very beautiful restaurant food was the best, service and atmosphere was beyound nice, will go back for sure read more

Food was better than I would have expected for the location. Fast and we'll made. Chicken burritos were especially good. Nothing fancy but seemed clean. read more

My friend and I found this restaurant on Yelp while visiting the Salt Flats in Utah. We were shocked how close Nevada was to the Salt Flats, and really we just wanted to say we also visited Nevada in a day trip. We were shocked when we pulled up to a casino, but equally excited about it as well. From our visit, we thought the dining experience was great. Beautiful interior, responsive staff, and great food. The $4.00 margaritas were great, and they give complementary chips and salsa. There is both a hot and mild salsa that they give the table. My friend and I ate the molcajete, and the dish was perfect for two people to share. The meat was so tender! If you're looking for a good day trip, where you can watch car races, gamble, and eat good Mexican food, then I would recommend Pancho and Willies to you. read more

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This was the worst Mexican food experience we have had this vacation. The server did not listen. He continued to speak as he walked away. I'm not sure if he was sexist or racist, or just stupid and inattentive. Yes it was that bad! The food was of good quality, but lacked flavor. We couldn't get the waiter to come back to get any hot sauce. Don't use the salsa given, it wasn't spicy at all. Don't bother read more

Best chicken friend steak I ever had..... I know sounds weird but trust me! And amazing margaritas! 10/10

Food, service and ambiance were great. Everything was so fresh. Excellent Mexican cuisine. We will definitely return next time we visit Wendover. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This is my first 5 star review!!! And the funny thing is that its for a Mexican place in the middle of nowhere land Wendover, bordering NV and Utah. It's inside the Peppermill Casino and only open for dinner, fine dining reservations highly suggested on weekends. The atmosphere is classy yet has the Mexican vibe with attractive artificial cactus everywhere. Lovely circular booths and nice surrounding furnishings make you feel it's a special meal. Prompt friendly service and nice menu options. We were instantly given warm fresh crispy chips and two salsa's (mild and spicy), loved the flavor of the mild, I liked the spicy for the heat but had a sweetness about it I wasn't real crazy about. It's a given that being in a fancy place your not paying Taco Time prices so don't expect entree's under 15.00, most are high teens to mid twenties. Fancy cocktails are going to set you back 8-12.00 each, although they do offer slush margaritas for 3.00 which are popular but doubt it has more than tablespoon of tequila in it. Hubby ordered the Carne Asada with cheese enchiladas and I ordered the seafood Chimichanga (crab/shrimp), each came with beans and rice. Our drinks came quickly and tasty with a nice kick for the price. Our meals soon to follow were quite pleasing to the eye and loved that most all entrees come with a side plate of pico salsa, and tablespoon of sour cream and guacamole. So unless you want alot more you don't need to order and pay extra for it. Hubbys steak was impressive, not a thin typical piece of carne but an actual thick steak that looked like a perfect sirloin! He wasn't crazy about the tomato/pepper concoction they put on top so he took that off but raved about the quality and perfection of a great cooked steak. He also enjoyed the cheesy enchiladas/beans and rice. My Chimi was incredible, totally filled with chunks of yummy crab and shrimp, NO filler which is unheard of....well some cheese yes but no veggies. Loved everything. We were hungry and didnt even eat 1/2 the chips and had to leave some rice/beans behind it was so filling but weren't about to leave any scrumptious steak or seafood behind. Great dining experience from start to finish. I would go back in a heartbeat, by far best Mexican meal we've ever but have never been to a fine dining Mexican restaurant. Please try, especially when you get a free dinner coupon, unbelievable!! read more

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This food is absolutely delicious! The chicken enchiladas were amazing! I'm from Houston and these would rival a lot of Mexican restaurants in Texas. Also the fajitas and steaks are delicious too. Highly recommended and I'll be back for dinner each time I visit the poker room at the Peppermill! read more

Great atmosphere and staff but extremely overpriced. $17 for a cheese quesadilla... no meat...just cheese and tortilla for $17. Just imagine the other items then. read more

Ate here during a stay and was blown away at how good the food was. They also had amazing social distancing protocol and staff was masked the entire time and wore gloves. Couldn't have been happier and the nicest part about it is you forget you're in a casino. read more

Pancho & Willie's - Mexican Near Me - Wendover, Nevada

Not cheap but much higher quality than you would expect -- we have been there 3 times in the last year or so and every time the food and service were good! It only gets a 4 because the margaritas are weak. We haven't tried their other cocktails. read more

Negative if i could if it negative points, save your money!!! Overpriced disgusting food with horrible service. Ruined our night by getting food poisoning. Average dinner is $16 bucks and it sucks, old rice and beans. Chile verde burrito had no chile verde. Drinks are from the casino bar. STAY AWAY!!!! read more

This place. I wanna take it home with me! Chips are hit and fresh, great guacamole, wonderful service and you can't go wrong with three dollar margaritas! read more

Pancho & Willie's - This place is amazing! Great margarita's and delicious food! Service is wonderful. I'm very impressed. - Mexican Near Me - Wendover, Nevada

Ok food, a bit pricey but can be purchased with comps. Chips come with three salsas and are pretty good. read more

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What a diamond in the rough! Traveling through Wendover searched for food and this popped up. Great service & a very good margarita with pineapple slice (Cadillac!). Don't miss the coconut shrimp, wish there was a meal of those. The pork we had melted in our mouths, really well done and generous portions. 4.5 stars - surprised me! read more

We've eaten here several times, it's just ok! Probably the best, restaurant in Wendover NV, that's not saying much. The food is over priced and for mexican food there's not much taste. The service is always excellent. I wish, I could give this place a better rating but, Pancho& Willie's is just ok! read more

Amazing food!!!' Amazing service !!! Shrimp cocktail is delicious and Cajun ribeye is good too! Hostess are not to friendly but the food makes up for it. Nice that management comes and helps when its busy. Never a disappointment. read more

Went there for Breakfast this last weekend. Waited almost 30 minutes to be seated (only 3 couples in front of us). We got a super friendly waiter, but he got a simple breakfast order wrong. Finally get the breakfast and it's cold, eggs are like rubber, no flavor. The corn beef hash was sitting in a pile of grease that you could have dipped your spoon in. Hash browns were just as nasty. Took for ever to get our check. Bottom line is, we won't be going back there. read more

This is the best mecican restaurant ever Its s fine dinning. But you can wear what you want. Food is terrific. Wait staff right there. Always a highlight of our 3 night g err taway. read more

Pancho & Willie's - 3.00 margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Wendover, Nevada

Amazed that I found someplace in Wendover with actual food that is not out of a can or highly processed. Handmade food that blows the buffets and cafes out of the water. Wife got the shrimp, I got the platter. I would of given it a 3 and a half if I could but seeing how I have not had anything else to eat except casino food I gave it a 4. read more

Pancho & Willie's - Mexican Near Me - Wendover, Nevada

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