Panchos
“I suppose that this place is a hidden gem for authentic Mexican quick bites.”
“We both got the breakfast burrito for $8 each, no tax.”
Panchos
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
3 reviews
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Great little humble takeout (mostly, but there are a few tables) spot. Two visits, one for breakfast and one for lunch. Breakfast burritos were above average, although maybe too much rice. The salsa, spicy tomatillo style, added some necessary zing. Lunch brought tacos – carnitas were decent, camarones lacked flavor but were also improved by the spicy salsa. Guacamole was an almost unnecessarily large portion, literally a plate full, but for $8 it is almost the priciest item on the menu. Decent taste and – bonus! – served with fresh and warm chips. The guys at the counter and grill are friendly and efficient.
The place is your typical NYC hole-in-the-wall. There are about two four-tops near the entrance and three two-seater high-tops further back near the kitchen/register.
When you walk in you either have a seat at the table if you're eating in and they'll serve you or order at the counter if you're ordering to-go. I love the fact that they have an open kitchen. It allows you to see everything going on and even your food being made. They have a variety of menu items to choose from; e.g. tacos to pizza, but what they're really known for is their Mexican food.
Their burritos are great and so are their salsas. Both the green and the their red salsas are really good, so I now always request one of each; and yes, both are nice and spicy.
They used to deliver on Seamless, but for some reason I keep getting calls from them to say that Pancho's cannot process my order through them anymore so now I have to call my order in. I know, I know, it's not THAT big of a deal but I enjoy the convenience of online ordering. Hopefully they do that again soon.
Also they do not have just chips and salsa but they have chips for their nachos and salsas, so unsure why they wouldn't just let me purchase it that way. Eh, oh well.
I think I might need a return visit to accurately rate this place, since I only tried a single menu item- for now it's a solid three stars. I walked in this past Saturday, hoping to find something delicious and capable of saving me from/soaking up my horrible hangover.
Panchos is definitely what you would call a hole-in-the-wall establishment. There are only a few tables in the place, and no restroom for customers. 🙁 That said, the two guys working the kitchen area are very friendly, and the service is pretty fast. Then again, I was the only person in there at the time, so maybe it's not always so speedy.
I wasn't amazed by the food itself, but found myself in awe of the massive tortilla-wrapped food plated before me. Not only are the portions huge, but the prices are a literal godsend to anyone who is on a budget. They didn't charge any tax, so the burrito was $10 even, the size of my baby cousin, and served with free guacamole and salsa fresca! That's a serious bargain. If you are waiting hungrily for your next paycheck and only have a few dollars to spend until Friday, I want you to try Panchos spot.
And now for the food…
I ordered a chicken burrito which comes with: sour cream, lettuce, tomato, rice, beans and cheese. I asked for jalapenos and onions, and their hottest hot sauce. My jaw dropped when this Godzilla looking thing was presented to me across the counter, and I knew I'd never be able to finish, but I attempted to tackle that beast, anyway. I failed miserably, but left Panchos very full.
The rice was pretty bland, but the beans were decent. Their hot sauce wasn't even remotely hot- fine. The burrito was a huge mess after a few bites, so I had to use a knife and fork. It was just an OK burrito, but nothing to write home about. Maybe I'll come back, but I'll skip the rice in my order next time.
Note: they also have a breakfast menu, and pizza?