Best al pastor tacos in town. I know this is debatable but this place stands out. Aside from the hype and coverage they have received. The quality of food, size of tacos, and price put them ahead of everyone else. The ambience can be a bit uncomfortable when the weather is hot and muggy so plan accordingly. Bring a hand fan, neck fan or something for air circulation. I do not like their no outside beverage policy but most restaurants in the area do it. I say if you have water you should be allow to have it. I understand it allowing alcohol and other types of beverages. Service is ok but don't go for the service. This is a place you go for the food. Best tacos! read more

The BEST tacos around!! The Al pastor had nice crispy parts, the tender. All the meats were so flavorful and delicious. The chorizo was the best here. There were a lot of servers but they didn't come by often for us to order new beverages, don't be shy to flat them down politely. It's kind of loud on that Main Street but the tacos make up for it. This is a must try! read more

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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! read more

Pancho's Takos - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

I used to love this place but I think the cleanliness has gone downhill. Usually a 30min wait and pretty good al pastor tacos. The one thing we noticed - they weren't cleaning out the salsa containers, just refilling them after one table was done and then putting them out for the next table. If you want fresh, I'd opt for the chips and guacamole. read more

Literally the BEST Tacos I had through my vacation in Mexico. Every menu item here HITS! Reasonably priced as well. Staff were friendly and able to converse in English or Spanish. read more

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

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! read more

Pancho's Takos - Tacos de asada y chorizo - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

Amazing tacos al pastor, with a variety of options including chicken al pastor. The tacos are absolutely gigantic and most people would consider 2-3 to be a huge meal. The atmosphere is lively and awesome. Had an incredible time eating here and will come back again. Cash only! My rating scale: 5: Will come back again, show friends, make a special effort 4: Will come again if in the area 3: Was worth visiting read more

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. read more

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

We came here after reading all the reviews - waiting 45 minutes seemed normal, food was so so , definitely left disappointed as the tacos lacked flavor, sanitation is suspect at best , but place is crowded, if you are looking for excellent testing tacos I wouldn't recommend read more

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. read more

Pancho's Takos - Tacos al pastor - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

So delicious and cheap! Our group of 8 ate and had margaritas and beer for $100 including tip. Definitely show up 15-20mins before opening, the line is long but it moves quickly as the staff is very efficient. read more

Tacos so good, they will make you cry. This little hole in the wall has the best tacos I've ever eaten. My brother and I STILL refer to these as the standard we rate all tacos by. They give you four sauces with varying degrees of heat that make them "chef's kiss". Then add the mango margarita with tajin rim and you have the perfect easy meal in Puerto Valente. Very affordable but expect to wait if it's late and expect to be squeezed in to a tiny table in a tight spot. This place can be super busy. read more

We have been to both locations in Puerto Vallarta and the food has been excellent at both locations. We really loved that the grilled pineapple that was spinning over the spit of pastor. The salsas and dips that they provide are to die for. the green salsa especially is so good to drench your pastor and tacos in because it's so fresh and not overpowering. It's not too strong and doesn't take away from the flavor of the meat. they also have other salsas that have more heat to them and are really good; my only complaint is they only take cash! we were obviously tourists visiting from out of the country, but it would be nice if they took credit card or something of that nature. read more

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. read more

Pancho's Takos - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

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! read more

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Got here around 6ish on a Thursday and thankful we just missed the crowd right after us! This was our last dinner in PV so we had to try the local staple. The al pastor here comes in HUGE portions. We def ordered more than we could stomach so be prepared for the stacks of meat they pile on each taco here. Much respect on the amount of meat but I could actually use a little less proportionally haha. Can't complain though. Flavor was very good and their guac was amazing. I recommend going classic Al pastor without the cheese with a mango marg. read more

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 read more

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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? read more

Pancho's Takos - Al pastor tacos 28peso ea - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

Holy WOW, Yelpers save the day, yet again: By far, the best al pastor tacos I've had in my life! Their location is a bit off the beaten path, but absolutely worth seeking out. They've got a smaller spot, but it's on the corner and has plenty of room to accommodate the masses. Their al pastor and pineapple is spit roasted and shaved thin, with crispy bits all throughout... thrown on top of their (homemade?) tortillas, some cilantro and onion and you've got the best damn, authentic Mexican taco ever! To top it off they've got an amazing set of salsas they bring to the table... all vary in heat and flavor. 1st up was a medium smoky chipotle type, 2nd was more a guajillo/Chile del árbol spicy variety, 3rd was an onion w pineapple habanero... last 2 def had heat! These were coupled w sliced lime wedges and the finale, an avocado/crema sauce. Oh and that side order of grilled onions and jalapeños is a must! I counted about 13 tables, all of which were fully occupied before, during and after out visit. We found patrons were locals, ex pats, and world travelers...all well represented. The service was fast, efficient, helpful and friendly. Do yourself (and me) a favor: next time in PV I dare you to find a better Al pastor taco! read more

Pancho's Takos - Amazing al pastor! - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

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It's the best! We walked from our condo in Nuevo Vallarta near Playa Royale to experience this establishment. It's about an hour walk and well worth it. A big variety of the best tacos around. Open air flowing, friendly sit down service. It's a must visit when you are craving authentic Mexican taco stand delights in a sit down casual atmosphere. Ole' read more

Pancho's Takos - Delicious Tacos Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

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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. read more

Pancho's Takos - Panchos super hit volcanes - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

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Ok we are Tacos snobs to the. Max we own a taco business so we def know good tacos and these are out of this world good! Steak, pork chop, chicken, chorizo, al pastor all were amazing thank you to the staff and the special table that prayed over us! We will def be back! read more

Such fun!! Not our first time at Pancho's. Very informal, outside, on the street eating. The tacos and quesadillas were excellent and the prices were right. Pancho's is 100% air conditioned - no walls on two sides! A great experience and wonderful food. read more

The food and service was excellent! I highly recommend the food here 1000% If you are in search of authentic tacos, quesadillas, or tortas then this is the place to go. You won't regret it! read more

Pancho's Takos - Volcanes - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

GO, EAT Al Pastor, order MORE...REPEAT, Periodttt!!! GO, EAT Al Pastor, order MORE...REPEAT, Periodttt!!! GO, EAT Al Pastor, order MORE...REPEAT, Periodttt!!! GO, EAT Al Pastor, order MORE...REPEAT, Periodttt!!! The Chorizo and Chicken tacos were excellent too but THAT Al Pastor! Worth the trip alone! read more

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

The food and service were pretty good. The waiter was attentive, refilling our Jamaica or horchata as soon as they noticed our glasses getting low. The al pastor is cooked right in front of you, and they add chunks of pineapple, which was a nice touch--very tasty. Prices are very reasonable; we paid $26 USD for 3 quesadillas, 5 al pastor tacos, 1 michelada, and 2 Jamaicas. The place got busy quickly. However, the chicken and beef lacked the flavor that the al pastor had. Overall way better than the food served at the hotel restaurants. read more

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Two words : al pastor!!! Doing it and doing it wow & WELL!! This is their signature. My last trip to Puerto Vallarta this was the first place I went to for tacos...pretty blessed to set the bar high. Since then tried many other al pastor places and they just miss the mark. Every element here's on point -meat flavorful and moist (not dried out and over done like many places), tortillas- fresh in the Nuevo vallarta location there is a tortarilla around the corner. Pineapple roasted and fresh. The the salsas and onion cilantro really send this into another word. The volcano is essentially the al pastor on a crunchy tortillas and with melted cheese. So tasty! #Go early or late they are open till 2am on most nights. We went at 945 on Saturday and had a shirt wait since we were only 2 person party. #Line of locals (great sign) and tourists form at dinner. The location in Puerto Vallarta was PACKED dinner time and later. They are fast! ordering is on paper see photos. But you can always add on. #Courtesy is that you don't linger as there are usually hungry eyes watching you vying for your table. And... "come on man" don't be that person. Covid- temperature taken, servers weak masks, hand sanitizer available tables are as far apart as they can be while trying to maintain distance, but its really not that far. Take out available as well so could be a covid choice for many. read more

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Amazing El Pastor tacos and guacamole! We came around 7PM which was perfect. There was no wait and we were seated as soon as we arrived. About 30 minutes in we started to see a line form. We ordered a mango margarita, Queso El Pastor tacos, stuffed avocado with El Pastor beef tacos. Everything was delicious! I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Stop the bus! The most delicious tacos in the region! We enjoyed the al pastor, the beef, the chorizo, the chicken and of course their quesadilla! A must go anytime you are passing by...don't rush. Sit back, relax...& enjoy! read more

Pancho's Takos - Mouth watering Al Pastor & warm Pineapple on top. - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

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

If you want some good ans authentic tacos this is where you want to go. Location Right in the romantic zone, in puerto Vallarta. It basically a taco stand with a few tables inside and most of the seating is on the sidewalk in the front. You will most likely always see a line when they are open, which is only in the evening. The line goes fast and well worth it The Tacos!! The pastor, beef short rib and the regular beef tacos were all amazing. My favorite hands down was the pastor (pork) meat you see on the wheel on the pic. The salsa they have is very tasty but they don't automatically bring out a habanero/pineapple one that they make. If you love heat make sure you get some, the flavor is amazing. If your looking for really good spirit forward cocktails this isnt the place for you. Grab some tacos, beer and shot of tequila. We had a mango margarita and I could have just drank a beer, only reason why they didnt get 5 stars. read more

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We ate here 3 times while in Puerto Vallarta. Best tacos el pastor. The chicken quesadilla were amazing. Chorizo tacos were perfection. Prices were amazing. read more

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Had a few recommendations to eat here and the food looked appealing while walking by this establishment. There was also a long line every time I walked by, which made the place seem more appealing to try out. The waiting is not an issue with me plus it only took about 20mins to get seated. I ordered the carne asada tacos and the famous al pastor tacos. The three provided salsas tasted good and one was very spicy but still tasted good. The carne asada taco had an interesting after taste (not good) and did not seem of good quality meat. I've had multiple street food carne asada tacos that tasted way better than this and I didn't have to douse my tacos in salsa to try to get some flavors going. The Al pastor taco was a bit better, but don't see what the hype is about it. Definitely not worth the wait for the hype. Also, this place gave me upset stomach for two days. Would not come back and would not recommend it. A lot of better options nearby. The service was decent and had no issues with it. read more

Tacos were simply delicious! We took a mix of top selling items and I think my favorite was pork with cheese. My 1yo and 3yo killed the chicken tacos and the tortillas were very good. read more

Pancho's Takos - Volcano! - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

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One word Volcanoes! Holy goodness! The al pastor volcanoes here blew my mind. We've eaten here twice and would keep eating here. The prices are amazing for what you get. The guacamole was the best I've had on this whole trip. The wait staff are helpful. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. You will not regret it at all. They are quite popular and there is good reason. read more

Pancho's Takos - Al pastor tacos - Tacos Near Me - Mezcales, NAY

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The best tacos in PV! We got the carne and pollo tacos as well as the pollo quesadilla. So so good, there will be long lines but it is totally worth it. Before trying them I thought it was overhyped by friends and family but once you try their tacos you won't be disappointed! read more

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This is the quintessential hole-in-the-wall type of taco joint where you just know it's going to be good. With a line going down the street every night, it's hard to miss! You'll have plenty of time in line to people watch, chat and if you're lucky, you'll see Diamond the donkey hanging around. The wtaff will deliver drinks to you if you want while you wait. If you're looking for a fancy spot to eat or bring a date, you're in the wrong place. You will be eating in a cramped small table in a tiny room or on the sidewalk. You will get a huge plate of delicious food and maybe some margaritas. There is no air conditioning, but it doesn't matter. The tacos are that good. It is definitely worth a visit. read more