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Pancho's Mexican Taqueria

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Mexican restaurants in Atlantic City


Address

2303 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Website

www.panchostaqueriaac.com

Contact

(609) 344-2062

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (911 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: tacos (20) tortillas (9) order (8) good (8) fresh (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Sheyla Del R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best tacos in Atlantic City; we come here every time we are in town. The guacamole is always so creamy and fresh. The Al pastor and Carnitas tacos is a personal favorite. And Pictured below is also a Huarache which are large in size and very filling. I could go on raving about this place. One important thing to know is you can only order tacos by order of three with the same meat; so you may wanna take someone to switch with.😁
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little place to grab food while walking around the outlets! We were starved and this place was great. Warm and welcoming staff, amazing tacos. Veggie/gluten free fiance was happy too. Ice cold bottled drinks 💯 would definitely visit again. Also, I got the Taco meal, and it's plenty!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brendan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent tacos! Close to outlets and casinos and well worth the walk for homemade corn tortillas.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moira K. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is the real deal! I watched as the ladies handmade the fresh corn tortillas from scratch. The steak tacos were delicious. Next time I definitely want to try the sopes they looked amazing!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerardo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best tacos I have ever had since going to Mexico. Definitely worth trying!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abraham R. 2 years ago on Google
    Some places look like gems but the food and service isn't five star. This place doesn't have the look of a expensive restaurant but the food and service spoke volumes. This will be my new Mexican spot, this gem deserves 5 stars. I had the quesadilla with brisket and hand made steak tacos . Everything tasted fresh. You won't regret coming here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KEVIN R. 2 years ago on Google
    Authentic and delicious! Some might refer to this place as a "hole in the wall" but remember that such places are often the best! Unassuming and unpretentious, it appears that everything is made in house, including the tortillas. Everything is prepared right in front of you; there are maybe 5 or 6 4-person booths and 7 or 8 seats at a counter. We had enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and a burrito. On our last visit, a couple of AC policemen were in there having a meal -- which should tell you something -- if the police go there to eat after getting off duty, it's got to be excellent! Pancho's is located in AC's Ducktown neighborhood, next door to the iconic white house sub shop, and around the corner from Angelo's. Great food!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Micheal L. 2 years ago on Google
    Tacos were made to order,, protein was cooked in front of us. Goat tacos was amazing! Tongue tacos if your adventurous! Tamarind juice was refreshing. A must visit little gem in AC
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ANGEL G. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good. All tortillas were made fresh when you placed your order. A little language barrier but expected. Service was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D00DitsOmar 2 years ago on Google
    Okay NOW THIS IS LEGIT MÉXICO FOOD VIBES Fresh made to order Tortillas is the key These guys know what they ARE DOING! I was surprised when the place was packed. But the reason for it being is the high quality ingredients.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert K. 5 months ago on Google
    This is the most authentic Mexican food that I've had in the AC area. It is not Tex-Mex food. It is driving down the road in Central Mexico, pull over to a little roadside restaurant kind of food. The tacos were DELICIOUS!!! Not a lot of English is spoken. Feel free to point at the menu with photos if you don't speak Spanish. Personally, I recommend the 3-taco platter with meat of your choice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 hey S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good neighborhood spot. Primarily Spanish speaking, even the TV was tuned to Telemundo. Menu was straightforward and had good explanations for food items for customers unfamiliar with the cuisine. All food is cooked to order, even the tortillas. The steak taco was tasty and good portions. Everyone was nice. They run a very efficient operation with an exposed cooking area so customers see their orders made right in front of them. I would definitely return.

  • 5/5 Dominic W. 2 years ago on Google
    Reviews didn't disappoint. Food was top notch. We sat at counter and watched the cooks do their magic on the grill. The tortillas were beyond compare. Place is small so seating is a little tight.

  • 5/5 Marlin G. 2 years ago on Google
    n south Jersey... Food was delicious and service was great. It's a small restaurant, but food came out fast and fresh! I ordered the steak tacos and my husband enchilada platter, comes with rice (best Spanish rice I've had here) and beans. Portions are generous. I used to live in TX so I've been looking for some really good Mexican place and I'm happy I found it. I'll be back soon! Most authentic Mexican food I've had in south Jersey... Food was delicious and service was great. It's a small restaurant, but food came out fast and fresh! I ordered the steak tacos and my husband enchilada platter, comes with rice (best Spanish rice I've had here) and beans. Portions are generous. I used to live in TX so I've been looking for some really good Mexican place and I'm happy I found it. I'll be back soon!

  • 1/5 Danielle S. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve never had quesadillas taste so dry in my life, not even the sauces that they provided could make it have taste. Everything tasted plain. The prices don’t add up either to their menu which is online but I do get that prices are subject to change but update your website. Definitely was not impressed.

  • 3/5 Augusto P. 7 months ago on Google
    This unassuming taqueria gives you home-cooked flavors. There are huge stockpots of mole (stirred with giant wooden paddles) on the stovetop. The al pastor tacos had wonderful caramelization and the bits of pineapple added just the right hint of sweetness. The tortillas were a bit on the thick side but can be forgiven as they were made on site. Note that you can’t mix and match the 3 tacos in the platter; you can only pick one kind per plate. For the chips and salsa, the guacamole was the best part but the 3 salsas were all distinct.

  • 1/5 Giselle P. 6 months ago on Google
    We heard they were good but our experience here was not the best. First no one came to take our order so we had to go order it up front. We ordered Chips and salsa and we got this (see attached picture), they were cold, and not tasty which was a disappointment because I really thought their tortillas were homemade. We also ordered a chicken quesadilla with everything. It did not tasted like anything. I added salt and salsa and honestly it tasted even worse. It also was supposed to have sour cream and it did not. We also got enchiladas al pastor. Meat tasted a little bit but it wasn't that delicious. Maybe on another day the taste will be better but for us, the food had no taste and experience was not good. So we are not visiting again unfortunately.

  • 5/5 Steven C. 7 months ago on Google
    It looks like a hole in the wall restaurant, BUT don't be fooled. Authentic tacos and Fajitas to die for. All of the food was served on corn tortillas made fresh right in front of you. The gentleman next to me said it he and his wife's favorite place. After eating there, he will get no argument from me.

  • 5/5 Steven Puin G. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing tacos!!! This is one of the best tacos I ever tried!!! Try the Tripa tacos!


Call (609) 344-2062 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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