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    Pancho's Takos

    4.6 (88 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Gamini G.

    My brother wanted to try some authentic tacos in PV. We searched on Yelp and found this place. It had so many positive reviews and looked authentic so we decided to give it a shot. Usually there was a line every time we passed by this restaurant. However, luckily, there was no line this time around. We were seated almost immediately. We ordered 4 mushroom tacos and 4 rajas tacos. The server was kind and ensured we were well taken care of. They had 4 complimentary sauces to try alongside the tacos and we couldn't wait to dig in. The rajas tacos came out first. I must say, the portion size was big. The rajas looked well roasted and creamy. The tacos were delicious and flavorful. I can't believe onions and poblanos can taste so good. The sauces enhanced the flavor of the taco. The onions and poblanos were cooked to perfection. The mushroom tacos also tasted great but I loved the rajas more. Towards the end, we realized that they only took cash. Unfortunately we didn't have any pesos on us so we requested if they could consider usd cash instead and they gracefully did. I highly recommend checking out this place for local tacos!

    Tacos de asada y chorizo
    Stephen M.

    Wow just wow! Highly recommend you come check out this taco spot. It was delicious I had the asada chorizo and pastor tacos. This place was off the chain and the service was great!

    Al Pastor with queso
    Tracie T.

    We had queso, chicken quesadillas and Al Pastor with queso tacos ( this was the best) everything was wonderful. Service is great and nice local atmosphere.

    Tacos al pastor
    Jose V.

    Thank you Uber driver for telling us about this Taco spot. They have THE BEST TACOS in all PV. Came here three times during our visit. Service is great and efficient. Food is delicious. Worth every penny.

    Angelica A.

    This place was DELICIOUS! We waited until they opened at 4pm by browsing the nearby town and worked up quite an appetite. We had the tacos el pastor, steak quesadilla, chicken quesadilla, michelada and refreshing jamaica. The meat was so tender and tasted great. It wasn't greasy at all. They packed on the food and we left stuffed!! The refills of drink was great especially in the heat. Would go again but it gets crowded, so diner be weary.... totally worth the wait tho.

    Rib tacos
    Sabine M.

    This place is awesome. The tacos are great, the menu is a little confusing as some of the items come with multiple tacos for a plate but the food is excellent! It's gets pretty busy given it's a really good spot. They do have some seating inside but nothing fancy. The drinks are great too! I will definitely come back here!

    Pastor con queso
    Jose A.

    This place was recommended by a few different people and WOW this place did not disappoint! there was a bit of a line (which is a good sign) but we got sat down pretty quickly. The tacos here are very very generous, the pastor was probably one of the best cooked and tastiest I've ever had, and the margaritas were on point! MUST TRY if you're visiting PV

    Al pastor tacos 28peso ea
    Jessie B.

    Was reading up on best tacos in PV. Panchos Takos came up on many lists. I saw there was one in Nuevo Vallarta close to us that opened at 4. I skipped lunch and was at their door at 4 only to be told to come back in 40 min.. now I was determined.. so I killed some time and came back in 40 min. Ordered on their sushi style menu. I had read to be careful as the Al Pastor tacos were big.. I ordered 2. I was surprised when they came they were typical street taco size. They were fine, nothing spectacular. I've had better at no name places. If I were in the area and craving Al Pastor tacos I'd go back, but order 4 with some guacamole Maybe the one in Puerto Vallarta is better?

    Panchos super hit volcanes

    The wait is worth the while. Started off with the guac then ordered the volcanes (pictured) which was fantastic. The chorizo tacos were amazing as well (not pictured). Overall some of the best food we ate and very cheap pricing.

    Amazing al pastor!

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    9 months ago

    Excellent place well worth the wait and the lines. Comparable to El Carboncito. Not fancy and food will come out quick.

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    The best pastor and beef tacos I have ever had. Worth the wait! Salsas are all delicious

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    Amazing food, amazing price!!!! Could not be happier with the experience. Best tacos I've ever had.

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    BEST AL PASTOR TACOS EVER! This place is worth the wait. Listen to the waiter when he tells you the salsa is hot.

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    We enjoyed the al pastor, the beef, the chorizo, the chicken and of course their quesadilla!

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    Pepe's Taco - Carne asada

    Pepe's Taco

    4.6(620 reviews)
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    There are places that simply serve food--and then there are places that become part of your story…read more Pepe's Tacos is exactly that for me. Having come here since I was 10 years old, this iconic taquería isn't just a local favorite--it's a timeless institution that continues to define what truly exceptional tacos should be. Since 1987, Pepe's has built a reputation that extends far beyond Puerto Vallarta, and one visit is all it takes to understand why. The star of the show--their legendary tacos al pastor--is nothing short of extraordinary. The pork is expertly marinated and cooked to perfection, resulting in meat that is incredibly juicy, tender, and bursting with deep, savory flavor. Each slice is carved with precision and layered onto warm tortillas, creating a perfect foundation for what comes next. What truly elevates these tacos is the balance of toppings. The sweetness of the pineapple and the sharpness of the fresh onions cut through the richness of the meat beautifully, enhancing every bite with contrast and complexity. It's a masterclass in simplicity done right--every ingredient playing its role to perfection. Beyond the food, the experience itself is just as memorable. The service is impressively fast and efficient, especially considering how popular this spot is, and there's an undeniable energy in the air that makes it feel alive at all hours. It's the kind of place you can count on for a late-night bite, where the atmosphere is casual, vibrant, and always welcoming. Pepe's Tacos isn't about reinvention or trend--it's about consistency, tradition, and delivering excellence time and time again. Decades later, it still holds its place as one of the best taco spots in Puerto Vallarta, and for good reason. Some things never change--and when they're this good, they absolutely shouldn't.

    Thirty five years in the game and Pepe's runs like a well oiled machine. The dining room is its own…read moreecosystem, a natural choreography of service where everything flows without friction. Out front, the trompo spins over charcoal fire, hand turned, on display to the street. The man at the blade is a performer, part craftsman, part showman. He hones his knife between razor thin shavings of al pastor, then in a reflexive flourish nips the pineapple crowning the meat, sending a sliver flying only to catch it with a tortilla. It is theater, but it is also instinct. Inside, the crowd looks like the United Nations. A tour group from India next to a Dutch family with half a dozen kids in tow, the Canadians eye the Americans with deserved suspicion, and a few locals whose plates are piled high while tourists settle for modest portions. It is the natural order of things, and nobody complains. The charcoal scent in the meat makes clear this is al pastor's intended preparation. I have never had the pleasure of eating from a coal fired trompo before, and it is instantly apparent that this is the way it was meant to be. Someday, somehow, I will rig one of these up, because I need this in my life. Pepe's is not just a taco shop. It is a master class in tradition, theater, and flavor, with a dining room that feels like the world gathered around one spit.

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