If you are looking for traditional, authentic, homemade Mexican food, look no further, Pancho's is the place! Every time I come here, I feel like I'm back at my grandma's house. The restaurant serves delicious, fresh food in a very homey atmosphere. The servers are kind, attentive, and so helpful; from time to time, you might even be served by Pancho himself, who is an absolute gem! We started with the guacamole and chips, followed by the nachos, where you can customize them with your choice of meat. For our entrees, we ordered the Huaraches with steak, which is a large, handmade, slightly fried tortilla topped with beans, onions, lettuce, crema, and cheese. We also got the Tacos, which come five to an order. You can choose up to two meats, but we stuck with the classic Al Pastor. The meat was so tender and flavorful, served with the traditional onion, cilantro, and lime on the side. Finally, and my personal favorite, we had the Picaditas. Like the tacos, you can choose two meats, so we went with Al Pastor and steak. Similar to the Huaraches, these are four smaller, slightly fried homemade tortillas with green and red sauce on the bottom, topped with lettuce, onion, and cheese! To wash everything down, we had the homemade Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus tea), though their Horchata is also delicious. Overall, this is one of my favorite spots; it reminds me of my childhood, and the food is just as good as what you'd find in Mexico. If you're looking for an authentic experience, this is it! read more

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With a craving for fish tacos and horchata, my group decided to try a new restaurant leading us to finding Panchos. This unassuming gem is so great, and seems to thrive on takeout orders, leaving the dining room virtually empty (yay us!) We had an assortment of dishes to get a feel of what this place was good at and to no surprise: they aced every single one. The fish tacos, though they looked plain, were so flavorful and crispy and we couldn't get enough. The other types of tacos were also packed with flavor and so incredibly addicting. We also shared nachos as an appetizer and to our surprise, the chips were fresh and the nachos were topped with tender pieces of steak. It's hard to find a good pozole, and this one was filled with meat and honestly could have served as two meals with how much was given to us. This just might have to be our new go-to Mexican spot - it seems like my days of taco trucks are over since I can get some amazing tacos here! read more

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Just went out on limb and told the wife let's go and try it. We went in and just two tables with guest. That gave us a little worried feeling. We ordered the Choriqueso appetizer with chips. That was very tasty and the burnt cheese at the bottom smacked. We decided to share the main meal as I wasn't too hungry. We didn't fajitas with a mixture of Chicken and Beef. Completely packed with flavor. The side of beans and rice also very good flavors. It's a hole in the wall that ended up smacking in the right way. Definitely worth coming back to. read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - Choriqueso - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

Casual Mexican place that was fairly busy on Friday night. We had the mole appetizer, and birria tacos and steak fajitas. The birria tacos were great with the cheese melted in and the consommé for dipping which had a spicy kick to it. The fajitas were just ok, the beef was thin and dry and I was a little dissappointed with the corn shells instead of the flour ones. The service was a little slow but that's because one guy was taking care of the whole restaurant. Perks is BYOB. Downside they only serve bottle waters and juices, not even tap water! read more

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Stopped in at Panchos Mexican Grill on Main Street during a business trip through Southbound Brook. From the outside, you would never guess what is happening in that kitchen, but the food tells a completely different story. I started with the molletes de mole, which I had never tried before. These little guys were packed with flavor, warm, rich, and surprisingly addictive. A perfect way to kick things off if you want something truly authentic. For the main dish, I ordered a vegetarian burrito with a side of beans and rice. Generous portions, well seasoned, and enough left over to take back to the hotel for later. No complaints there. I did takeout since the dining area is simple and straightforward. From what I saw, takeout seems to be the main flow of business, and it makes sense because the food is definitely the highlight. Overall, this is a solid three and a half star spot. The atmosphere is basic, but when it comes to flavor and authenticity, Panchos delivers. Sometimes the best food comes from the places you least expect, and this stop proved it. read more

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Obsessed with this place, and must pick up dinner from here at least once a week. The guy behind the counter, I'm not sure if he's the owner, but he's super nice, knowledgeable, and always helpful. In all the times I've been here, they only messed up my order once!! All the food is flavored to taste, and my favorites are the shrimp tacos, carne asada tacos, and chicken quesadillas. Their sauces (the green and red) are made in house and soooo good!!! Def give it a try, they won't disappoint!! read more

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I stopped by here after attending the Artisan Fair at Memorial Park so I had already eaten an enormous Colombian hot dog at the Urban Dogs food truck with nearly ten toppings! Suffice it to say, I was just looking for a little dessert and headed to Main Street and decided to stop in at Pancho's Mexican Grill. I was treated to the largest serving of Flan I have ever received in my life. The waiter even asked if I needed a second spoon to split it! I did not and was able to eat it all by myself. Light, sweet, gelatinous, tasty and delectable! I will definitely be back for actual lunch/dinner the next time I am on Main Street! read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - 13A- Flan Napolitano - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

we ordered takeout from this place- when coming to pick up the food, as other reviewers have pointed out, this place is very unassuming. i've actually driven past it several times before and never noticed it. however, i'm really glad we chose this place for dinner tonight because the food was really delicious and spoke for itself! we got the nachos with carne asada, tacos with carne asada and suadero, and the bistec encebollado. SUPER delicious, my dad said this place has maybe the best mexican food in the area. the steak was so tender and flavorful, bistec encebollado is one of my favorite dishes and this place really satisfied my craving. also side note, the rice was really delicious too haha, i finished it in its entirety. will def be ordering takeout from this place again! read more

I'm genuinely obsessed with Pancho's tacos. It's a small local hole in the wall, and honestly that's part of why I love it. I'm not usually an adventurous eater and probably wouldn't have tried a place like this if it hadn't come so highly recommended but now I'm here all the time. Any time I'm craving Mexican food, Pancho's is my go-to spot. The carne asada is tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor, and the tortillas are perfectly soft. They can get insanely busy at times, so I recommend calling ahead if you plan to have a sit down meal and even just to make sure they have the ability to handle a takeout without a long wait. But I absolutely recommend -- 10/10 every time. read more

The customer service was horrible. They completely mislead us on the appetizer we ordered saying it was corn but when it came it was clearly bread so I couldn't eat it. They didn't not care at all and just said oh. They also charged me $1.04 for lemon in my water which I've never in my entire life at any restaurant ever have ever heard of. For a Mexican place I've also never heard of chips and salsa being so much extra but whatever especially at a hole in the wall place. Would not return for many many reasons and would tell anyone to never go. read more

Last time I was here was a year ago . Past weekend I returned and found out prices have doubled and portions cut in half , service horrible as well . Will NOT return . read more

Our family loves Pancho's. The food is always consistent and taste fresh. I love the enchiladas Verde. Our daughter loves the tacos. Overall, a must try. read more

My wife and I ordered the Enchiladas Verdes and Fajitas de res. Both meals had very little flavor or anything to recommend them. Neither the chicken nor the beef strips had been marinated, and there seemed to be very little seasoning at all. Just meat, a few strips of onions and peppers and cold corn tortillas. On the plus side; the meals were very cheap and the beans were excellent. read more

Delicious, Authentic.. I will be back! Quick service. DELICIOUS chips.. and the choriqueso?? 10/10. Was it greasy? Yesss. Is it healthy? Absolutely not. Will I get it again? You better believe it! read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - Enchilades Enchiladas Verdes/ Chicken green enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

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This is my second visit and the food didn't disappoint. The service isn't great but they try. It's one waiter for the whole place so I wouldn't come here if you're punching a clock. It's a no frills spot. The food though! We enjoyed it and my friend is Mexican and approves. They give you 4 sopes in the order and were kind enough to give us 2 Mexican chorizo and 2 carne Asada. They were so good. I prefer the carne Asada but that's bc I think chorizo is an acquired taste. The carne Asada was delicious. My friend loved both. She loves chorizo and said the flavor was on point. We enjoyed the tacquitos but I'd stick with the sopes. I've had their birria before and loved it. We had hibiscus aqua fresca and it was huge and excellent. The flan was huge also. I really enjoyed it. My friend liked it but felt the caramel was a bit dark for her taste. We'll both be regulars here. One negative - you're charged a convenience fee and gratuity if you eat in. We weren't thrilled but the food was good enough for us to accept that. read more

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This place is never packed. The food is well made and flavorful. We don't live around here so whenever we are around we stop in for a bite. It's well priced. The waiters are helpful in helping you select your food. read more

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Yelped a local place for authentic street tacos and found this gem. From the outside, it's very plain. Almost can't tell it's open but when you see everyone coming in & out, you know it's THE spot. Got my order to go although next time I'll be eating it indoors. The space is huge with lots of tables. Put in my order for al pastor tacos. He said 25 minutes but I got it waaaay less time! Soooo freaking good! Satisfying and filling! Five tacos for $16. Not bad if I do say so myself. Go. You'll like it! read more

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A very unassuming place on Main Street where I went with limited expectations on a Friday lunch with friends but was utterly surprised. The place was pretty much empty and just had one person serving the tables, however food came out pretty fast. We ordered the nachos with salsa and nachos with guacamole, the salsa was a salsa verde and had a kick to it , guacamole was very fresh, the tamarind drink is our usual at any Mexican place so glad they had it. We had chorizo tacos, Al pastor and chicken fajitas. The portions were generous,Al pastor was good, chorizo was a bit too salty! The fajitas looked really good and came with beans and tortillas. Clearly this is one small local gem, hole in the wall place with clean and welcoming interiors not over bearing but modest ambiance. Highly recommend the appetizers. read more

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The birria tacos ($16) were so delicious! I love how authentically simple the taco fillings are (beef, onions, cilantro, salsa verde, and lime) yet how well it packs a punch of flavor! I also got a large horchata to drink (regular size is $4, large is $5), but I definitely could've stuck with the regular size lol it was ginormous! But very good. Be sure to mix it up to prevent sipping clumps of the strained rice. Our waitress was also very nice, price can't be beat, and they brought our food out quickly. Highly recommend! read more

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I visited with a large group and they were able to accommodate without issue. The food was decent, but left something to be desired. Someone in the group asked for hot sauce but there was none available. The service was satisfactory. I appreciated the variety of taco options (proteins) on the menu. While the portions were satisfying, I did find the prices a bit on the higher side. read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - 8B- Tacos de Vegetales - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

When I first reviewed this restaurant, I had only picked up takeout from here. In the meantime, I have eaten in two times and I had a great experience both times. Everyone working here is friendly and attentive! The dining room is always clean and there's a nice Spanish music playing. If it's your birthday, you can tell them that and they'll put on a happy birthday song! I like people of all ages are welcome here, and it draws a family oriented crowd. read more

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Delicious Mexican restaurant. Authentic food. Very small restaurant so I don't know about wait times if eating on. We've always gotten take out. read more

Always a hit when ordering from Pancho's. Authentic food, great service for a one man team.

The place was clean staff was friendly food wasn't rushed which I appreciate and it was delicious I am definitely going back again and I would recommend this place I ordered 5 asada tacos bathroom were also clean read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - 7D- Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

The best flan I've had in years!!!! I have tasted all of their desserts and i would do it again.

TLDR: the takeout traveled well and had some of the best Mexican flavors in the area We got some food for takeout - there was a great variety of bright, spicy sauces, nutty mole, and tender savory meats. Every dish we got was well balanced in flavor and delicious. The standout for me was the tacos dorados: stuffed tortillas that were rolled and deep fried. We are the dish maybe 20-30 mins after picking it up, and despite sitting under a mound of tomato and lettuce, it remained crispy. I plan to come by frequently to try more on the menu The tortas are a great price but can have a bit of heat! read more

The food was just okay, nothing to write home about. However, the service was absolutely terrible. It was unprofessional and unwelcoming. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back based on this experience. read more

Best Mexican cuisine in the area! Food is so delicious and generous. The service and the prices are the best in the area. Favorite Mexican place. Always come back for more. ¡La mejor cocina mexicana de la zona! La comida es tan deliciosa y generosa. El servicio y los precios son los mejores de la zona. Lugar mexicano favorito. Siempre vuelvo por mas. read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - Tacos de Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

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Been in Jersey my whole life and just discovered this place. Went for a Sunday evening dinner and it was superb. The waiters were so nice and welcoming. The restaurant was so clean!!!!The food was beyond flavorful and exceptionally well seasoned and cooked. We got fresh hot sauce ( green & red) freshly made. We started off with guac and chips. Guac was fresh, right amount of spice and chips were fresh as well. Chicken Tostadas - flavorful, chicken was NOT bland. Chicken fajitas - flavorful, the veggies/ chicken were a bit oily but still good. Fresh beans and rice! Will def be coming back and bringing my fam/friends. Can't wait to go back and try the other foods!! read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - Chicken tostadas - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

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Best Mexican place in a 50 mileradius. Always busy. Bring a sweat shirt in the winter it's cold but that's cause people don't stop coming in. It's that good. Wait time is worth the wait. read more

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Ordered take out Breaded steak torta without cheese. Delicious and price is very reasonable. I will come back again when I'm in the area! read more

¡Very clean, food is delicious, bathrooms are clean, the Service is very fast even on busy days, definitely recommend the lemonade, it is natural and delicious ! read more

While attending training nearby we found this gem! Honestly, the food was delicious!!! Can't say anything bad about the food. Honestly, we were so hungry we didn't even take pictures. Just take my word for it. The chicken taquitos were amazing. The beef tostadas were just perfect. The only thing: lunch time is peak time. If you're planning to come in come after 2pm. We arrived around 1145ish and this place got busy after 12pm. About 8 tables and one waitress. She was a doll. Honestly she kept it very together but it does get busy so you'll prob have to wait a little bit if you need additional plates, additional utensils or more sauce. Besides that I'll def come back !!! read more

Very fresh and delicious! Place was extremely clean and the service was awesome but I definitely recommended ordering ahead. Since everything is so fresh it took some time but it was reasonable and worth it!! read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - Veggie Tacos with Avocado added - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

100th review for Pancho's!!!! Woot woot!!! 5 Tacos for 10$ Lunch turns any day into taco Tuesday. The El Pastor and brisket tacos which I scarfed down reminded me why the simple taco is the single greatest threat to our nations boarder security. The wall is useless. First it was "Big Salsa" replacing ketchup as our nations #1 Condiment. Next thing you know.. nachos are crowding out popcorn at the theatre... Burger chains are now feeling the heat. The taco is here to stay! All this boarder stuff to the south is just a smokescreen. The invaders to the north have this thing called poutine... and it's going to ruin your freedom fries forever. read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - This is a taco - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

I go for the tacos. I love it. These were the chorizo ones as well as the steak tacos. read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - Steak tacos and chorizo tacos - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

Amazing Mexican place in Bound Brook - nothing I've tried has been disappointing! After moving back from LA, I was in the market for a good, authentic Mexican spot and found this gem. So far I've had their tacos, chicken mole, guacamole, burritos and my absolute favorite - spicy refried bean dip. My favorite meats are the spicy pork and steak. They also have various vegan and vegetarian options that my friends have gotten and loved. The service is great, but I definitely recommend ordering ahead because they are always super busy! I usually call when I'm about 20 minutes away. I've never dined inside because of COVID but I definitely can't wait to do so once they reopen their dining area. read more

Excellent little place. Delicious food located in South Bound Brook, NJ. Nice waiter/ owner, courteous. Will recommend. The place is cozy and clean. read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

Not much in the way of decor. My server was barely accosting and certainly not super friendly or helpful. But, that might have been the Mexican food I've had in a long time, and the best food in a restaurant I've had probably since Covid. The birria tacos and bowl of beans I had were spot on flavor wise. I will definitely be back. read more

Pancho's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - South Bound Brook, New Jersey

Love this place so much. It's the closest to the original panchos you can get. Love love love