Waited LONG time to be here and unfortunately was a disappointment. Now, as a Mexican, I have certain expectations about a taco place and to receive exactly as they advertise. The goods: - Fast service - Good portion meat-tortilla ratio. - Good green salsa The disappointments; 1.- They advertise and have it on menu as TROMPO, and I was served PASTOR... they are THE SAME MEAT, however, the difference? The cooking method. Trompo is the marinated meat that you put in the upside down rotisserie stick to turn and get cooked and charred in the fire directly. Pastor is the same meat but cooked ON THE GRIDDLE. Sooo, they advertise trompo and although the stick had the meat there, as I waited and intentionally put attention to it once I received my tacos, the meat rotisserie never moved ...actually, the meat was in an aluminum container and passed onto the griddle. Not every taco truck has trompo, because of its cooking process , so I was veeeery excited to try them just to receive what the others have. Also, the meat was tough; good flavor but tough. 2.- The "fajita" I dont think it was fajita but BISTEK. They are different cuts of meat. Fajita is the SKIRT steak and bistec could be milanesa meat... is thinly sliced and it has different texture and flavor. Also it was veeery very chopped, like almost with the processor, which is usually what they do with bistek since the cut of meat is not as juicy as fajita. It had okay flavor but not awesome. 3.- The tortillas were not soft/oily enough but just tough and even on the toastier side, which if they would have been oiled, it would have worked. 4.- The red salsa was a NO go. It tasted like chile, water and much salt. However the green one was good. 5.- This is NOT food relatedbut its a pet-peeve that even has a slang word in Spanish... "pichicateado/pichicato" and it means when someone or something is "juuuuust enough to pass by or to make it". I ordered 8 tacos total, within 2 people in 2 orders. I received 1 napkin, 1 tiny portion of grilled onion, 1 jalapeño, 1 tiny portion of onion and cilantro... all for the 8 tacos. Like brooo!! This is what in Mexico we call pichicato, so you give me juuuust barely enough to put a bit piece of those on each taco, like sorry but NAHH!! Sorry but after a long wait and expectation of this taqueria after all the noise on Instagram.... This is a NO going back for me. Best of luck and hopefully they do see the reviews as a constructive criticism because they already have a great clientele, just improve the food. read more

If you are searching for Tacos in the Jersey Village area, then you should try Tacos Pancho Villa. The tacos are good and reasonably priced. They could use a better tortilla, overall the tacos are good. They are small, but have a lot of meat. The quesabirria tacos are my go to here. The stuffed baked potatoes are also huge and shareable. It does get packed on weekends so be prepared to wait or call ahead to order for pick up. read more

This place is by my job so very convenient. Great food for a reasonable price. And the service is very quick with great music while you wait. It does get pretty busy so don't forget you can call in an order ! They take cash, card and Apple Pay. read more

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My favorite Tacos, nearby and service is always on point, very welcoming area where you can have a seat on the benches and enjoy an agua fresca while waiting for your delicious food read more

First time here and I had a parrillada and tacos de pastor. One thing I must say the parking is a little annoying due to how small it is. You'll need to be constantly looking back to move your car if you parked behind someone else. Back to the food, the parrillada I got had a mix of pastor, fajita, mozzarella cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, and nopal (cactus). Tortillas are included with you toppings per usual to build your taco. The nopal did lack in taste at least salt for me. The meats were delicious. Pastor was my favorite and was also the meat for the tacos de maíz I had ordered on the side. Salsas were good also. Luckily they have a convenience store next door since they don't sell drinks here. Definitely would come back. read more

Best tacos in Houston. The put a lot of meat in the tacos and they use double tortillas. Worth the price!

Food was Amazing!!! Wish they were open all week! Burgers & Baked Potatoes were huge!

Yea always go for the tacos and yes go for the big potato! I had fajita potato but both look good. It's super cheese and full of meat. Big enough to share. Tacos are pretty small. Suggest adding extra one for convenience. Parking in the other hand is a hot mess but worth it. read more

My favorite place. Mexican hamburger is to die for. I live about two hours away but worth the drive. People are super nice. Prices are great. Best food! read more

Tacos Pancho Villa - a hamburger with lettuce and meat - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was looking for some tacos after a long day at the pulga. These tacos are excellent pure description of perfection. read more

Tacos Pancho Villa - two tacoss on a blue and white checkered paper - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have amazing Al pastor tacos would recommend 10/10 and the burgers are amazing as well, all their food is good tbh.

I do not like my fajitas chopped up like picadillo..... fajita strips . Did not like and gave this place a second chance

Very generous with the meat but just a little pricy for a taco. 10/10 lively place, would recommend.

Me dieron gato por liebre. Yo paedi un platillo parrillada de fajita asada y me dieron otro corte de carne dura con bastante nervio duro. Y de pilon se les olvido ponerme el nopalito asado. Los taquitos de trompo si estaban buenos. Y la salsa roja esta bien picosita. read more

the hamburgers are delicious. pancho trompo burger. red salsa is delicious and super spicy. tacos are delicious as well. baked potato also can't miss read more

A++ Really good food, they are also open late which is a big plus if you are a night owl. Definitely recommend the quesabirria tacos.

Came here today after eating here daily 2 years ago and got the trompo potato and I must admit for a place that's only open 3 days out the week it tasted better 2 years ago :/ read more

Found this gem yesterday when looking for a taco stand near by and it did not disappoint! read more

Tacos Pancho Villa - Did not disappoint! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A carport steel shack that makes awesome quesadillas, tacos alpastor, carne asada, packed, baked potatoes and delicious mexican hamburgers. Call ahead to pick up. You can dine in but its not your regular brick n mortar restaurant and don't expect table side service because neither are available. This how they do it in mexico cabrones! they are located outside a convenient store sharing a not so accessible, packed parking lot. Only opened in the evenings untill 11pm read more

Tacos we're really good! We had the beef steak and it was Authentic and delicious! Highly recommend!!

Food is very good. I was not disappointed at all, will be my go to for some great food.Excellent service

The food was exquisite and they have great attitudes when it comes to there costumes.And I definitely recommend the baked potatoes.

BEST tacos de Al Pastor/ Trompo I've tried, here in TX. I am very picky with my food and I can say these are hands down my favorite and go to when I want some tacos that will hit the spot. Must try! read more

Tastes good but they have weird hours. I only tried once and a friend tried based on my recommendation.

These tacos are so good! I normally go for the bistec tacos but I love the pastor tacos! I eat here at least every week and have never had a bad experience. Parking is crazy but the tacos are so good, I can't remove a star! read more

I love coming here best tacos , quesadillas the papas are bomb. I love the service very nice people. I recommend 100%

The food is delicious! We tried the potato and tacos and both were good. We had the pastor "en la plancha" that made then perfectly crispy. The only take cash and the parking can be a bit tricky but everyone is friendly enough to move their vehicle should they be blocking your vehicle. read more

I've got to say that I was pretty surprised at how good this place is with their tacos and you HAVE to try the fajita & pastor potato. I'm not a huge fan of potatoes but this one is tasty and pretty large. I recommend sharing it with someone else so that you can get a couple of side tacos or quesadillas. I haven't dined there onsite but calling in the orders works great and are ready to pick up within a few minutes. Oh and the place is hidden, it's not visible off of the main street (Windfern). read more

I love the fact that is near home and tacos are so good. They also have Mexican burgers that are the bomb. The place is a little hidden but still gets pretty packed. Oh and let me not forget to mention the red hot sauce is super spicy, yet so good if you love spicy food. read more

This place is ALWAYS crazy busy! Love their fajita tacos and baked potatoes (they are HUGE )

They have great service and the food is the best , the potato is giant i really recommend it and it just tastes so good.

Tacos Pancho villa is the bomb! Me and my buddies always stop by on the weekends for some great authentic tacos, they do not skimp out on the meat portions and are always very friendly, highly recommend for your late night taco cravings! read more

Best tacos around!! Good price too ! They have loaded potatoes, tacos, nopales. They have beef and el pastor tacos ! So good and if you are by windfern and little York stop by because they are amazing ! read more

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This little taco shop makes some very good tacos and they stay open late on weekends. They are set up in a carport next to the gas station. They do have a few tables but most people seemed to be getting food to go. I ordered 3 pork tacos and 3 beef tacos. They roast the pork on a spit and slice it as you order your tacos. Seriously amazing pork tacos. The beef tacos were also really good. I highly recommend trying this place if you're in the area. They also serve breakfast and have lunch specials. I'm really looking forward to trying the breakfast. read more

Been coming here since day 1 and never have I ever been disappointed this place has good food greats people decent size menu and it's all for a good price I love it here read more

This place has very good tacos but their service is terrible we ordered 15 minutes ahead of time. When I went to get my food they said give me five more minutes so I did. I gave them 10 more minutes. When I asked again they said five more minutes. At this point I couldn't leave because they were almost done. As I'm trying to leave some one blocked me in. I go inside to ask if anyone knew the owner to this car. they said nothing made me go inside the convenient store ask everybody there just to find out it belongs to the lady that works the register at the taco stand. So when I finally ask her to move her car she said "give me a minute" finished taking an order then bagged another order then moved her car. In all wasted an hour because they weren't honest to tell me it was a long wait just to make a few more bucks. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE !!! read more