Panchos Mexican Restaurant
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Authentic food, family, friends, and fun! For over 10 years, we've been bringing people together to celebrate life's most treasured moments. Family owned, family operated, and family friendly! Located in Fletcher Hills just off of Interstate 125, we are a convenient and central location for birthday parties, after work, lunch dates, and any festive gathering!

We have late night dining, pickups, and award winning margaritas! You'll love our festive, traditional Mexican ambiance and decor, as well as our beautiful bar area. We are committed to serving authentic Mexican cuisine using the very best ingredients for healthy eating. We are pleased to have some of the best Mexican food in El Cajon and we're prompt to make your dining experience special.
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Family owned and operated, Pancho's Mexican Restaurant has grown from humble beginnings to become a famous El Cajon family tradition. For over 10 years, Pancho's has provided El Cajon the best Mexican food with attention to quality and rich flavors. Being in East County, just across the border from Mexico, we understand that customers have many options for Mexican Food or Family restaurants.
Pancho's Mexican Restaurant in El Cajon is dedicated to providing our customers authentic Mexican cuisine with excellent customer service. For over 10 years, families have made Pancho's Mexican Restaurant in El Cajon a place to celebrate life's most treasured moments while enjoying quality Mexican food.
Crispy tortilla chips topped with refried beans, melted cheese, grilled steak or chicken breast, tomato, jalapenos. Served with sour cream and guacamole. A large flour tortilla, lots of jack cheese, sauteed with bell pepper and onions, with tender grilled steak, or chicken. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
We serve your choice of vegan black or refried beans. All of our fajitas are served on a sizzling skillet with sauteed onions, bell pepper, rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and warm tortillas. Two enchiladas, filledwith chicken breast, in a light salsa verde, topped with melted jack cheese, sour cream, beans and rice.
From soft drinks to tropical drinks, Pancho's Mexican Restaurant El Cajon has a complete line of beverages including teas, coffee, soft drinks, beers, liquors and more! All this in an authentic Mexican family friendly atmosphere! A bold refreshing margarita made with, Cuervo Gold Tequila, Midori Melon Liqueur, Sweet and Sour.
Reviews (10)
Krien Hart
Krien Hart
Dec 26, 2021
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We love this neighborhood gem, the owners are there every day and really love their customers. The food is good and they have plenty of blended drinks and Mexican beers to keep you happy. The Quesadillas and nachos are so good and pair well while drinking and their large tortilla bowl sald is always great.
Kat Sturgiss
Kat Sturgiss
Dec 23, 2021
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The food was great people was very polite and helpful, they always made sure we had our drinks full.
Susie Murphy
Susie Murphy
Dec 22, 2021
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I love their food and have never had a bad experience. Been going there since they opened.
Mumen Musa
Mumen Musa
Dec 16, 2021
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Meat in burrito was burnt as if it was leftover meat. They've forgotten my drink and had to drive back to get it, they've realized they forgot to add it and had the nerve to charge me the $2 instead of providing it as a courtesy for driving back. The drink cup had some black fuzz. Then my kids' fries had a long strand of hair at the bottom of the fries. Too expensive for this quality and service. First and last time.
Fawn Gogue
Fawn Gogue
Nov 21, 2021
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We went here on my birthday in July and everyone loved what they got! The atmosphere was quaint and the service excellent! We will be going again this weekend to enjoy time with a friend who is moving.
Brandy Lewis
Brandy Lewis
Sep 25, 2021
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We've been coming here for YEARS! always great service, big smiles and great food. Tonight especially showed us how awesome the service was. We went to haciendas waited an hr to be seated after being told for 30 mins we were next. Then to be seat in a got room with flies. Noone asked for our drink order. After 20 mins we left. PANCHOS SAVED THE NIGHT!
THX ❤
Imraan Ali
Imraan Ali
Sep 02, 2021
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Just a neighborhood Mexican restaurant that is right on the main street and easy to get to. Friendly staff. Good service. Reasonable prices.
Hippie Hawk
Hippie Hawk
Aug 30, 2021
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Big portions,friendly and attentive staff but there is something .. some type of spice in the shredded beef that they put waaaay too much of ... it overpowers the good taste potential that the shredded beef could have. Also, wish they would make home made spanish rice rather than the frozen bag one.. the rice taste similar to El Pollo Loco type. Homemade would be way better and authentic tasting.
Hannah Maestas
Hannah Maestas
Sep 12, 2020
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We ordered take out. Got the gigante salad with shredded beef and 3 item combo. They also gave us a bag of chips and salsa. It took longer than the 20 minutes they told us over the phone, but the order was exactly right and delicious! We were very happy. I LOVE their salsa. It's not too spicy, but nice pieces of onion and cilantro in it. Their beans and shredded beef are also great. We will for sure be back. They have "dine in" at their parking lot with some easy ups and foldable chairs and tables as well.
Mark Burns
Mark Burns
Jul 21, 2019
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Wonderful restaurant. Very reasonable too. I liked that you can order hard or soft shell tacos, with shredded or ground beef (and other options too). I substituted sautéed vegetables for the beans and rice (no charge) and they were excellent. Service was friendly and efficient.