Had a great lunch here. I had not been in a long time, and now regret that. Their lunch menu is very lengthy, with lots of items well beyond the usual "mix of taco enchilada or tamale plus R&B," such as fish entrees and smaller sizes of traditional entrees. I went with a simple arroz con pollo, but it was SO tasty. I did not drink this day, but they have lots of beer and drink selections. Some very interesting-sounding mixes were advertised. I just thought it was a great lunch. Quick service and pay with QR code made it ultra-fast. read more

I imagine it's difficult being right next door to another Mexican restaurant (Las Margaritas), but we chose Pancho's. Chips and salsa came out quick along with a cheese sauce. The salsa was a bit too watery and the cheese sauce was very thin, but I was glad they brought it with the chips. I ordered Roberto's Special, basically arroz con pollo with a side of rice and beans. The chicken was grilled well and being smothered in cheese sauce, chorizo, and onions didn't hurt. The Al pastor street taco was fine but lacking in some flavor. You can pancho (punch your) ticket to this place when craving Mexican food. Not my best pun I know! read more

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - Roberto's Special and an al pastor street taco - Mexican Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Came here for Cinco de Mayo and was seated promptly. Service was on point and the food was really good. I recommend the tacos and they have very good salsa and cold beer. read more

Had an impromptu lunch with my granddaughter. Service was fast and courteous. Food was delicious, as always. Portions so big that we had leftovers for later! Definitely try this place for Mexican food! read more

I was in the mood for Mexican food on a recent business trip to Alcoa. Pancho's was a short drive from my hotel so I decided to give it a try. Traffic was terrible on my way there, so I really appreciated the brightly lit exterior making it easy to spot. I was greeted and told I could sit wherever I would like. Chips, salsa, and a small white cheese sauce were all delivered to my table as soon as I sat down. My waitress appeared a moment later to get my drink order. I decided to try their Tropical Margarita and the Pancho's Special. The margarita was delicious and the Pancho's special could have easily fed 2-3 people. I was stuffed. My only complaint was that I didn't care for their chili relleno. The fried exterior coating reminded me of pancake batter that was sweet and a little greasy. Other than that I really enjoyed my meal. read more

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Another great night and dinner. Good was great and the portions were big. The only thing I wish they would make or have is shrimp ceviche. read more

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Best ACP i've ever had for the best price. They also offer complementary queso with the chips they bring out. Staff is very kind. Me and my husband drive 25 minutes just to eat here. read more

Wow! The pork shank was awesome. Another great meal at Pancho's. The service was very friendly and professional. And the Restaurant is always kept very clean. This is a great family Restaurant. read more

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - Pork Shank - Mexican Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

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The service and food were both great. We were greeted immediately upon entering and our server quickly came over to offer drinks and chips. Throughout our meal our server as well as other personnel checked on us for any needs. We had their combo fajitas which was probably the best I've had in tennessee. While the chile relleno was good, it could have been a little hotter in temperature. But overall it was very good and will definitely be back! read more

This guacamole was 7.99. The service was terrible and the food was nothing special. We will never be returning. read more

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Seated right away. Food was amazing. Great customer service. We didn't wait too long for food.

My parents took us here the other night because it is their favorite Mexican restaurant and we are in from Arizona. The food was just as good as our very traditional Mexican food we have access to in Arizona so that is a huge compliment. The white cheese sauce is a great addition as it is not common in AZ at all and I've never seen it in Mexico but apparently very common here in TN! Cece did an amazing job with service she knew what we needed before we ordered it!! We will be back! read more

We absolutely love this place! I'm a Vegetarian, they are the best Mexican culture & the food is fantastic, we love it there!!!! Every single person that works there, is just so great!!! The owner is a Wonderful guy!! 5 Stars!!! read more

Love Mr. poncho he's a really good guy. Very honest has really good prices. Their food is amazing and you get what you pay for the service is awesome and atmosphere is incredible. read more

Very good food! Fresh and delicious! One of the best Mexican restaurants I've tasted!

The food was delicious and the service we received was phenomenal! Great staff very friendly and professional. Clean nice atmosphere and we will definitely keep coming back there to eat!! Great job y'all!! read more

Best Michelada I've had in a long time. Chips and salsa are always good. The tamales are my favorite. read more

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

We really like the service and the price. The food is also very good. Everyone is very friendly.

November 2nd 4:35 pm We've been to a couple of Mexican style restaurants here in Tennessee and a lot of them have been very lackluster. Especially moving from Az 2 months ago where Mexican was abundant and very tasty. After all day of moving into our new home we had built up an appetite and my wife suggested Mexican food and not gonna lie I kinda cringed considering we haven't had good Mexican food since we've moved. So I said ok and then drove 5 mins down the road and wound up at Ponchos. The atmosphere was very Mexican vibes from the chairs to the table and the music was great. The chips and salsa were decent needed a little salt but overall good. The cheese dip wasn't my favorite but it wasn't bad just a bit on the loose side then I would've liked. Wife ordered a large margarita for $8 which was very well priced for the size she got and I ordered a dos xx beer and beer when it comes in a frosted mug just hits different. Wife ordered a combo plate of tacos and cheese enchiladas. The enchilada sauces was so good and the cheese inside was melted. I know that's a weird thing to put here but you'll be surprised how many times she's has ordered that and the cheese is a solid block. I had the menudo which was ok only because I've never had it without hominy. Hominy actually makes a difference in menudo. But with all that said the broth was very flavorful and the meat was delicious. My daughter had a chimichanga and it too was very good and a big portion sides were very good as well. My son had the beef nachos which were not good at all. It was smothered it the cheese dip with very little beef. He did not like it at all. I had a bite of it as well and it was not good. Our server Fanny was amazing she took very good care of us and one of my favorite things to see servers do is to remove dirty dishes from the table as they go. Most places for some reason don't do that. Overall the 4* rating was because of my son's food being terrible and maybe looking into putting hominy into the menudo. read more

So the place was nice. The service was great! The food though was just ok. When you have had better food then it's hard for any others to stand up to being close. read more

Delicious! We had it delivered through door dash and we were impressed with how everything tasted. Will definitely order from here again.

This has always been (and will be) my favorite place to eat- I haven't found any other restaurant with queso cheese this delicious. They are always friendly and welcoming and everything I have tried was delicious, and always a huge portion at a good price too! It's a fun place to come eat and relax once a while. 10/10 read more

ACP was bland. Chicken tasted like it was boiled in water. Taco shell was old and stale. Cheese dip was watered down. Not a great first visit. read more

Ponchos is authentic and delicious! The staff is always so pleasant. The food is the best Mexican I've had in Maryville.

So so.. that's what we got on our first visit. I would give a 2 star but if you are looking for an Americanized Mexican restaurant then you are in luck. Salsa, cheese dip (honestly can't call it queso), and chips hit the table. All super bland with not much flavor. Margaritas were about what you get from a store mix. Okay but nothing special. We asked for one spicy and they cut up pieces of jalapeño in it. Guess that worked. Entrees were hot but again nothing to write home about. Service was great. Prices were reasonable. Overall not a bad place just nothing out of the ordinary. read more

This is the second time we have been here! Good food with courteous servers. Very friendly. Enjoyed our dinner

The BEST Mexican food I have had in a very long time. Been hearing about this place and just never came in. Their handmade corn tortillas are exceptional! Street tacos are hard to find - and they are wonderful here, especially the lingua, cabeza and al pastor. Their guacamole is also delicious. This is a local gem!! I'll be back. read more

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - plates of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Be sure to dress for al fresco dining as this restaurant appears to have no heat. Nothing really special about the food. I had the shrimp al Diablo. The was no heat to the sauce ( which I was hoping would heat me up). The servers were acceptable but when you needed something they were all gathered in tables outside the kitchen with their faces buried in their phones. Perhaps patrons should be given their numbers so we could text them our needs. My visit was on January 20th. read more

The salsa: fresh perfection Quick service, fast food, great prices & a beautiful patio. This became my go-to for Mexican food after one visit. We went for lunch. My fajitas were from the lunch menu but were larger than I could finish. The chicken, onions & green pepper mixture was cooked perfectly and had that sumptuous grill flavor. Came with a larger plate of beans, rice & salad. My wife had the carnitas burrito but ordered it with al pastor instead. "This is the best burrito I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant" is a direct quote. The server was also fantastic, a little slow on getting our bill out but we were the only ones on the patio. Otherwise, very helpful & attentive. read more

First visit, we ordered a variety of dishes and desserts. Building had the ambiance of an authentic Mexican restaurant. Service was great. Elkin was very helpful. He was happy to check with cooks regarding food allergies. Drinks stayed full. Bussing of plates could have been quicker - we often had a lot of extra clutter on the table. Food was served quickly and to order-including our modifications. Chips and salsa were good- -salsa was simple and not spicy. -Chips were thin- could use more salt (no salt shaker on the table) Chicken toreado- excellent. We changed the sauce to a chile relleno style sauce- I think he called it burro sauce. Shredded beef taquitos - very crispy large and full of beef - meat needed some salt. The guacamole was good had lots of lime. Chicken enchilada-good flavorful meat Al pastor street taco- good flavor lots of meat Shredded beef taco- flavorful and tender. read more

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - Cheese empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Best Mexican in Maryville,Tn and I have tried all of the mexican restaurants. Free salsa and queso with chips. Good fast service and food is always great. read more

The food here is so good and comes out quickly! Best prices I've seen at a restaurant in a long time! Will definitely be our new go to!

Been going here since 2000. Poncho and Nedia are wonderful people. My aunt has been going here since they opened and she is considered part of their family. The testy is clean, friendly and most of all they appreciate you choosing their place to come eat. Chips salsa and queso are awesome. read more

Each time I've visited here the food has made my stomach upset. No it's not because it's Mexican food. Too it's own on their opinion but I don't eat here anymore. read more

After a long hike, this was such a great find! Great service with great food is exactly what we needed, and is what we got at Pancho's. Chips and salsa were at the table promptly. Our server was very friendly and available. I ordered the al pastor tacos. I devoured them. My one friend ordered the chimichangas and other friend ordered a chicken entree- they devoured their meals too. From the chips and salsa to our entrees, everything was delicious! By the time we left, the place was packed- and clearly for good reason. They have many specials throughout the week, so check them out when in the area! read more

Love, love, love Panchos! We have a large group of friends who have been coming there for the past 20 years. We agree that we have never had a bad meal. The mole, nachos Mexicanos, nachos Vallarta, and Texas quesadillas are my favorite. Be sure to ask about specials-always wonderful. And Pancho is such a gracious host. So glad we have Panchos as our regular hangout! read more

Extremely impressed! Former San Diegan surprised to see some great Mexican food over here. Excellent service and reasonable prices. Started off with complimentary chips which were perfectly cooked and a smartly restrained amount of salt. Salsa was fine. Nothing out of the ordinary, but also something that folks of many tastes can enjoy. Ordered the Burrito Mexicana. Carne asada, shrimp, beans, and rice covered in three sauces. All the meats were cooked perfectly. Tender, juicy, and full of flavor. A very pleasant surprise. You won a customern read more

Their food was okay. It is a small restaurant, but it was packed. The service was excellent. We just happened to be in the area,so we tried it out. read more

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Food was great and the price was absolutely fabulous The service was astounding, very professional and clean.

One of my favorite Mexican spots that I've ever visited. The service and menu selection is unmatched in the Maryville area. They over complimentary cheese dip along with chips and salsa. You can't forget to order guacamole dip too! I've tried a lot of the different menu items but still find myself ordering the Chimichangas. I've never visited and had a bad meal. If you're in Maryville/Knoxville MAKE the trip Pancho's! You will not regret it! Don't forget to order a couple of margaritas! read more

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee