Location is east to get to. Parking is bananas. Luckily there is valet parking, which has a wait. This restaurant has 2 floors. We sat on the 1st floor? Which was the bottom. Nicely decorated. The vibes were vibing but was very uncomfortable on trying to hear our table of 5, as it was super loud. Which I understand, people come out for a good time, party and drink. The food was delicious. I had the Enchiladas de Carnitas. It was delicious. I even tried my friends Enchiladas Rancheras, which were tasty. Our tables salsa and chips were super spicy, so unfortunately I did not get to enjoy the chips and salsa. We had 2 birthdays at our table, which they shared some of their birthday treats, it was the Deep Fried Ice Cream, it tasted like a churro in ice cream. I was bummed I wasn't asked if we wanted dessert, as I saw after, they had a 3 leches dessert & flan. Our waiter was very nice and thankfully split our check. The valet guys were also nice and helpful. While leaving, the bar area was packed!!! Life of the party with karaoke!! Would've been fun to stay but was quite a long drive to head home. read more

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First time here. And it was a great experience. From the start till the end everyone was friendly And very attentive. Our server went above and beyond to take care of us his name is Jose Manuel. Loved this place will definitely come back. read more

Panchos is an old school Mexican restaurant with such good vibes! Is the food super authentic? No, but it's still delicious and the portions are massive! For Xmas they decorate super cute and festive! Employees are always fun and friendly too. The margaritas are delicious and pack a punch! I like to order a jalapeño marg on the rocks but swap the tequila for mezcal and its chef's kiss. read more

Pancho's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The food can't be beat anywhere! Love the atmosphere and the service is impeccable. The margaritas are great too!! We always choose Ponchos when it comes to excellent fresh Mexican cuisine. read more

We love Panchos! Such a Beautiful restaurant With fantastic Mexican food... Yummm! Walking distance from the beach. Only thing is the beautiful waterfall doesn't work I love the sound of water! Maybe it will be working next time? My hubby loves the burritos!!! read more

Love Pancho Cool interior and all this history things. Food taste amazing. I don't like one of Vallet guy because he moves my steering wheel all the time. Service so fast and polite. read more

I've been multiple times and it's always amazing service, solid dishes, good portion size and great for large parties. read more

Pancho's Restaurant - Pepper stuffed w crab. Delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I've been coming to Pancho's for years and they never disappoint. The seafood chimichangas and the shrimp enchiladas are my favorite! The drinks are also very strong. The guac is a little bland but the salsa is perfect. The downstairs seating area is the best view and highly recommended. read more

We loved the ambience of this place. Our service was excellent and the portions are gigantic. Everything was delicious from the chips and salsa to our entrees. The margaritas were a 7 out of 10. Not the best ever, but not bad. Prices are the only thing keeping me from 5 Stars. It's understandable in Manhattan Beach, but I still struggle to accept such a high bill for Mexican food. We will go back but it's a little too pricey to add to our regular rotation. read more

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After a long 6 hour drive from Phoenix, my girlfriend and I were looking for a nice meal after a walk down Manhattan beach and stumbled upon Panchos. Spectacular wait staff, beautiful multi level dining space, and soulfully delicious food. Can't recommend this place enough. I'd even do the 6 hour drive all over again. read more

Very good restaurant, food was very delicious, service was excellent, interior ambience is also very interesting, they have parking behind the restaurant, with validation it is $10. Overall, it's good experience. read more

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Delish food prior to comedy night( mondays ) Danno Carter typically features ten comedians. read more

Pancho's Restaurant - Pollo Mole! Yum. Pancho's Chimichanga Especial. - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Let me first start off by saying the atmosphere is a 5 out of 5. I felt like I was teleported into Mexico once I entered the dinning room. Live plants in an atrium like setting. The majority of the people having dinner were there for someone's birthday because they give a free combo plate to you with an equal or greater paid meal. Good until I realized my wife's meal was $39 for shrimp enchiladas... so they're making up for the difference in their prices...smart on them. The food was okay...definitely not worth what we paid even split 2 ways with my meal free. I had the cheese enchiladas and chicken tamale combo. Nothing to write home about and I need to add some salt for more flavor. My wife had the shrimp and crab enchiladas and they were slightly better tasting. I wouldn't rush to go back but it definitely is a fun atmosphere with okay food. They do sing and bring a fried ice cream dessert on top of the free meal for your birthday. read more

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I love Pancho's. I am a huge fan. You will love the colorful atmosphere and extensive menu. Service is also very attentive.

Hadn't been in a while. Went last night and there have been changes. Great customer service, good drinks, but the food was disgusting!! I had the steak fajitas. I couldn't take a second bite. I heard a couple at the table behind us complain that the chicken in their meal was bad. I spoke with a manager. All she did was apologize. $40 down the drain for steak fajitas. I normally will bring leftover meat home for my pup, but this time I was afraid it would make her sick. Left it on the table. I'm never going back. read more

i came to pancho's with a big group for a week night dinner. service was great and efficient. the inside is shockingly gorgeous with a central "patio" like basement. the margaritas were a little weak but tasted delicious. as for the food, it was all good and on the higher end of mexican food i've had. the chicken quesadilla had a good portion of meat and peppers inside. the fajitas were flavored well and had a healthy portion. it is just a bit expensive for what you get. i didn't expect $32 chicken fajitas and a $20 chicken quesadilla! but we were still happy with it if you're willing to pay the price for the ambiance. read more

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We had a great time the party was 16 celebrating M Chandler 61st++ birthday. A great time had by all. read more

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After mediocre reviews we decided to try this place anyway and were rewarded off the bat with fantastic salsa, which is my litmus test. If you can't this well you've got no hope. The banana margarita is made with real fruit and the Carnitas were delicious read more

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Order a drink for last call (they now close at 10:00 on Friday), the waiter was lovely, brought the drink over. The manager? Some guy from the bar came and told us to leave and tried to grab the wine we had just received. Nope. Wrong. Never going back. If we don't have time to enjoy the $20.00 drink, then don't serve it. --Not even a sorry, read more

Celebrating 50 years of love. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, the customer service was truly exceptional--warm, attentive, and delivered with genuine care. The food was absolutely delicious, and every interaction made us feel welcomed and valued. The ambience was simply beautiful. You can feel the time, love, and care poured into every detail, especially the plants, which add such a unique and peaceful charm. Knowing this restaurant has been a cherished landmark for over 45 years makes the experience even more special. It's a place filled with heart, history, and pride--and one that's truly worth visiting. read more

I would never eat or order from here again there taquitos where terrible there plan dry lettuce they dont included salsa n chips with your order and only one kind of meat they dont have choices of meat guacamole was nasty n9 flavor to it I noe how to cook better then this not happy at all threw them away not satisfied at all I would not recommend them to anyone There said chips n salsa $5.00 more crazy read more

Met friends for happy hour (2-7 PM) after work. I arrived late so I shared nachos and a taco plate that my friends ordered. I ordered a blended pomegranate margarita. The drink was too sweet for my liking and didn't seem to have much alcohol. Nachos were yummy and plentiful and the taco was delicious. The bar area was well decorated but looked dated. The dining area with skylight above seemed like a nice place to dine. The waitress was very attentive. There was live music at 8, but we didn't stay. read more

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If you want to go to a good karaoke bar in the area and have mediocre Mexican food, this is the place for you. Pancho's is located next to the beach, surrounded by a few other restaurants. We didn't have to make a reservation and just walked in. The wait was about 25 minutes before they sat us. Little to our surprise, the restaurant was bigger than we thought. When we first walked in, we thought it was just the bar and then a small dining area. It's actually bigger. I loved the decor. Foliage everywhere. However, they still had Valentine's Day balloons up and it was a bit cringy. All I have to say is that their prices are ridiculous for mediocre Mexican food. I ordered a crab and shrimp quesadilla and it was $28 worth of cheese. I also ordered taquitos and paying $20 for it wasn't worth it either. Two items and a horchata totaled to $61! Are you serious? The service was okay. Our waiter made sure our glasses of water was never empty. And at least the waiters were dressed nice and professional. The downside, I noticed that they gave other customers a bag to put their to-go containers in. Not us. This was a never eating here again moment. Overpriced Mexican Food. I'm from The Bay, San Francisco Mission District to be exact and this mexican spot WASN'T IT! So disappointing. However, I might return for Karaoke night though. I loved the vibe. 3 stars for good horchata. read more

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it was my first time dining here yesterday and i can't wait to return. i cant decide whether the service, ambiance, or food was my favorite. the ambience makes me feel like i am in the Disney Encanto movie. The "casa" and interior is done so well and sets the tone for the meal. The service was very quick and efficient and all our food came out to be perfect. I had the steak tacos and even when i was full i kept on eating them. i will defiantly be returning soon! read more

Food delicious, atmosphere beautiful, customer service excellent, service fast. The drinks are expensive and subpar that's my only detractor. read more

Ambiance is fantastic. Food is caca. The first time i came here i noticed like 80% of the other customers Only had drinks and no food and i should have known then. The nachos are good and are more than enough for 2 people. read more

Food was great and service was in point. Our server was very attentive and anticipated a lot of the things we needed before we knew we needed it. read more

I always have such a good time visiting Pancho's with friends. I love the atmosphere here, and it very much reminds me of family restaurants I've dined in while traveling in Mexico. The aged wood embellishments throughout, the handmade furniture and authentic Mexican tile, lush courtyard with greenery and fountains work together to create an authentic charm that is often attempted, but seldom achieved in the US. This place just makes me happy! First and foremost, the guacamole is outstanding! It's surprising that such a simple dish with only a handful of ingredients can be prepared so many different ways. It's just magical here at Pancho's! Also, you'll also want to try the spinach artichoke enchiladas. While I've never had this specific presentation in Mexico, it's absolutely delightful and one of my favorite dishes here. Speaking of favorites... you should also try Birria Chef Ramon because it's an explosion of flavor. Marinated beef with guajillo chiles and herbs, this dish makes you want to write your Yelp review before you even finish your dinner! You'll want to shout from the rooftops just how good it is. Pancho's Restaurant has a whole lot of appeal, especially in this Manhattan Beach location. Come here hungry with a table full of friends and you'll be sure to have a great time. read more

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Panchos has the most amazing service and wonderful classy people who visit there. My wife and I have been karaoke hosts there for 11 years and have never had a bad day... employees treat us like family. best atmosphere for karaoke cool stage lighting and great sound system. Karaoke is 4 nights a week Thursday thru Sunday read more

Good food, good service, good ambiance. No outside dining or beach view. I like ponchos but.... cash in some gold and silver ! 2 people 2 item plates , 2 drinks , you will drop a fortune. Very expensive. Example : 1 taco for happy hour will cost 4.00 1 taco! Happy hour!!!? Plenty of other good Mexican restaurants around that cost half as much with way better happy hours. read more

Panchos is a fantastic dependable Mexican - American restaurant. It is the perfect place to bring visitors to Los Angeles. The servers are professional and fast. The atmosphere is cute, relaxing even when noisy, and fun. It's also near the beach to walk off the 2,000 calories you will consume. Everything on the menu is good and portions are huge. Sometimes when busy the food may come out a little less warm then desired. You will know if that happens because the food is normally delivered very quickly. If you are waiting a while, Eg more than 15 minutes, ask the waiter or the dishes may be warm not hot. All traditional Mexican drinks are amazing. Margaritas are $17.50 with dinner. They don't have a drink menu, just ask for a suggestion. read more

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I door dashed 3 items yesterday, and only 1 of them was good. The first thing I ordered was the artichoke queso dip as this has always been our favorite. It was extremely oily and hardened after just a few minutes of us warming it up. It was never like this before and we've had it many times. The second item we ordered was the sopapillas, and they came undercooked and rubbery- like. They used to be crispy and we used to love them but wow, we didn't even eat that either. The only thing that was good was the shredded beef taco, rice and beans. It's so disappointing because we paid $70 and only ate the one item. We've been going to Panchos for 22 years and never had a bad experience before so this is really upsetting. read more

I spent way too much for dinner for two and the food was not great. We started with the ceviche which was good but we were up charged $10 to include fish with shrimp. That was $40. Had the recommended Carnitas Ramon and the portion was small and the meat had lots of fat and the rice was under cooked. Two margaritas and a combo plate and guacamole not very fresh and the bill was $175 read more

Absolutely amazing the authentic Mexican restaurant. The food was amazing hot came out fresh. The waiter was absolutely patient with us. Explain menu items was very attentive took care of us. Excellent experience with our waiter. The ambience was amazing with the plants. It gave us a authentic Mexican feel I enjoyed myself immensely I recommend this place to everyone. read more

Went here looking for a family style restaurant with free chips and salsa. The ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful, I love how decorated the entire restaurant was. Salsa and chips were good and refilled often. The salsa was surprisingly spicy for being a table salsa so be careful if you don't like spice. My dad had ordered a beer off tap and they seemed to have misheard and brought one in a bottle that he hadn't asked for. They were nice to help him and get what he had initially wanted. I got a bean and cheese burrito enchilada style which was good but not very warm. Must've been left out and not under a heat lamp since they normally stay warm for awhile. My family and boyfriend got the fish tacos, another burrito and the combo plate. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The only thing was the attention to service. The servers never checked on us and we waited for 20 minutes for someone to come over to be able to ask for our check. I think it would be nice if they came by the table more often! Overall good food and a nice joint for family style Mexican! read more

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Typ "so cal" Mex, the heat and eat from the steam table set up is alright. The ambiance of the interior is what makes this joint, for me. The rest of the set up is to be expected of the beach areas in this locale. I found street parking on a late summer Friday and the work gathering went off without a hitch. worthy of a return visit. read more

We love Panchos! Great family restaurant - we bring our little boys here and the staff is always so welcoming and accommodating. Plus they know how to keep the kids happy, we give them our kids food orders as soon as we sit down and they have it out in no time which makes the rest of our meal a breeze. Service is excellent and the food is delicious, loved everything we've ever ordered. We are so happy to have found this place. 10/10 read more

The food is great quantity for the price, lots of options, the plant life inside is amazing, and the staff is incredible.

They have the BEST chips and salsa!! My favorite thing to order is the artichoke/mushroom quesadilla, but I've enjoyed everything I order from here. The service is exceptional and I never have to wait if I need to order or pay. I like watching games on their big screen TVs. read more

Was with a group of 20 and I anticipated slow service and mediocre food. Wrong!. Service was outstanding. The orders were taken quickly but not rushed. Drinks were good and guacamole was amazing. Noise level in a full room was still OK, meaning I could actually converse with others.I ordered the taco with grilled shrimp and mango. It was so good. Others near me ordered different dishes and everyone was happy with their selections. It is a great venue for a group but I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone. read more