I’ve been going to this location for almost 45 years. The food and service has always been top notch. Nothing here disappoints, and the chips and salsa are free. There is very little wait time when busy and usually you can walk in a sit down right away. The portion size is on the larger side of things. The other side of the restaurant and can be a little noisy when a local team game is on. Otherwise it’s fairly quiet and you can easily have a conversation. This is one of my all time favorite Mexican restaurants.
ChicagoPadre
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July 11, 2026
Pancho's for more years than many of us have been alive!! So they have had more than enough time to perfect their recipes and hand them down to whoever comes along into the kitchen to cook them up next! The vibe is great! With big big puck and roll dark red and green booths for two or four or more. And Mary was decor to go with it-- including some plaster parrots up on perches! Their food is terrific. The vibe is marvelous and a throwback to another era! If you're not looking for fancy schmancy-- but solid, tasty, more traditional Mexican meals.. this is the place for you! It's definitely the place for me!
Nathan Nishimoto
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July 27, 2026
Best neighborhood Mexican restaurant in Orange! Have been coming to Pancho's for over 35 years and food has consistently tasty and generous throughout the years. Service staff so friendly.
Tara Nichols
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May 06, 2026
Really yummy authentic food. The service for our group of 17 was excellent! They were on top of everything. We celebrated my aunts bday dinner there and drinks were refilled promptly, chips baskets refilled immediately, napkins retrieved immediately, beers ordered and received immediately-very good customer relations. Friendly and open staff. And really good Chips and salsa for tables and yummy entrees. I will definitely go back. Wish I had this restaurant in my area of South OC.
Mercie Lopez
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July 18, 2024
Great Mexican restaurant in Orange. They have 2 sides the restaurant style for families and the Bar Side with lots of TV’s and sports on. Decent beer selection on draft and excellent margaritas! Food is delicious and big plates taste very authentic. Waiters/waitresses are friendly and very knowledgeable. This is my go to Mexican food place. Prices range $15-$25.
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I’ve been going to this location for almost 45 years. The food and service has always been top notch. Nothing here disappoints, and the chips and salsa are free. There is very little wait time when busy and usually you can walk in a sit down right away. The portion size is on the larger side of things. The other side of the restaurant and can be a little noisy when a local team game is on. Otherwise it’s fairly quiet and you can easily have a conversation. This is one of my all time favorite Mexican restaurants.
Pancho's for more years than many of us have been alive!! So they have had more than enough time to perfect their recipes and hand them down to whoever comes along into the kitchen to cook them up next! The vibe is great! With big big puck and roll dark red and green booths for two or four or more. And Mary was decor to go with it-- including some plaster parrots up on perches! Their food is terrific. The vibe is marvelous and a throwback to another era! If you're not looking for fancy schmancy-- but solid, tasty, more traditional Mexican meals.. this is the place for you! It's definitely the place for me!
Best neighborhood Mexican restaurant in Orange! Have been coming to Pancho's for over 35 years and food has consistently tasty and generous throughout the years. Service staff so friendly.
Really yummy authentic food. The service for our group of 17 was excellent! They were on top of everything. We celebrated my aunts bday dinner there and drinks were refilled promptly, chips baskets refilled immediately, napkins retrieved immediately, beers ordered and received immediately-very good customer relations. Friendly and open staff. And really good Chips and salsa for tables and yummy entrees. I will definitely go back. Wish I had this restaurant in my area of South OC.
Great Mexican restaurant in Orange. They have 2 sides the restaurant style for families and the Bar Side with lots of TV’s and sports on. Decent beer selection on draft and excellent margaritas! Food is delicious and big plates taste very authentic. Waiters/waitresses are friendly and very knowledgeable. This is my go to Mexican food place. Prices range $15-$25. 9 kitty paws 🐾