Pancho's Restaurant

(310) 545-6670

3615 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 33.9007 -118.4179

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PANCHOSRESTAURANT.COM

Price:

$$

Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Restaurants, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Entertainers

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family Style Dining, Group Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Mexican

Food Store Products:

Gourmet Foods

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Pancho's Restaurant

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Mexican flavors fill the air at this hacienda featuring live entertainment and specialty cocktails.

Editor's Tips

Happy Hour:
Take a break from your hectic day and come in Mon-Fri to enjoy discounted specials on drinks and appetizers. Drink specials from 2pm-7pm and appetizers specials from 4pm-7pm.
When to Go:
Sing your heart out every Sunday and Tuesday nights, picking out your fave tunes for karaoke night.
The Extras:
Friday and Saturday nights heat up as live music gets the crowd moving.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is o.k. Decor is fun (Mexican).”
  2. “Love the atmosphere and great for parties.”
  3. “Food was delicious, atmosphere was rockin'.”
  4. “The ambiance of this place feel really authentic.”
  5. “pretty fun if slightly spendy place.”
  6. “Great food, great margaritas, great location!”
  7. “This restaurant has a great Mexican atmosphere.”
  8. “Pancho's is solid ( good margaritas, large menu, good food, fun atmosphere).”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The bar and music make this a great happy-hour gathering.”
food quality
90.0% positive
  1. “If you want authentic Mexican food, Pancho's is the best in town!”
  2. “Mole was delicious!”
  3. “The food at Panchos is great, but overpriced.”
  4. “The ambiance of this place feel really authentic.”
  5. “Pancho's is solid ( good margaritas, large menu, good food, fun atmosphere).”
  6. “Very good food, wide menu selection, margaritas are excelente!”
  7. “Try the Enchiladas Suizas with fresh avocados on top, the are SO good!”
  8. “The food is o.k. Decor is fun (Mexican).”
  9. “Great Atmosphere and good food”
  10. “Food was delicious, atmosphere was rockin'.”
  11. “Great food, great margaritas, great location!”
  12. “The Mexican food is mediocre, but I suppose the size of the venue, along with v.”
  13. “If you are looking for an authentic experience, with authentic food, than Pancho's is the place to go.”
  14. “The margaritas are good and strong; the waitstaff is attentive and authentic - some of the servers have been there for more than 20 years!”
  15. “Overall, I enjoyed all the food but the ceviche appetizer was really unique.”
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Very good food, wide menu selection, margaritas are excelente!”
  2. “Pancho's is solid ( good margaritas, large menu, good food, fun atmosphere).”
  3. “Two drawbacks: the place gets packed (read: loud) almost every night and, while portions are large, the menu is a bit overpriced.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “All around great place to eat and meet people!”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “We love Pancho's - no question we'll be back.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “All around great place to eat and meet people!”
  2. “My waiter was excellent and perso.”
  3. “The waiters are great too, they don't cycle though a million waiters so if you go there enough you will get to know all of them”
  4. “And is kid friendly!”
  5. “The margaritas are good and strong; the waitstaff is attentive and authentic - some of the servers have been there for more than 20 years!”
  6. “Also, the staff were friendly and accomodating.”
value
57.14000225067139% positive
  1. “The food at Panchos is great, but overpriced.”
  2. “Great for a party with a huge group to a first date.”
  3. “Prices are expensive but portions are HUGE.”
  4. “Margys are WAY expensive.”
  5. “Their Fish Enchiladas are excellent with huge portions.”
  6. “Two drawbacks: the place gets packed (read: loud) almost every night and, while portions are large, the menu is a bit overpriced.”
  7. “The margaritas are amazing, truly worth their weight in gold.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/21/12

Delicious : )

by MelissaINLA

The food was good, the atmosphere was interesting, and the service was fine. A little loud, but if you're looking for a fun place, then you won't mind the noise factor.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/23/11

Best margaritas ever

by Kheany

Love this place. they valet but I drink enough to take a cab there and back.

3 Star Rating: Average

10/04/08

Fiesta Time!

by ieatz

Love the atmosphere and great for parties. Went to a birthday party there and had a super time, got there early and watched the game in the bar area, music on selected nights. Food is average and great for groups. Service is OK, the place gets really crowded. Great that they have their own valet parking, hard to find parking around there.

  • Pros: Great for parties, valet parking
  • Cons: large crowds and loud, service can be slow
3 Star Rating: Average

09/05/08

Mixed review on my visit

by scottc4746

I have to say the portions are Tejas (Spanish for Texas) size. Do not think you can have your own appy AND your own dinner. The dinner was plenty. We arrived around 6 - 615 and were seated promptly on a Thursday. Margys are WAY expensive...$10.95 for a standard no frills. For three adults, no apps or desert and one margy each it was around $80. Too many unrully screaming children here.

  • Pros: Big portions, great quality.
  • Cons: Valet only, screaming kids, EXPENSIVE DRINKS!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/11/07

Beware of the Naughty Mags!

by jnrcal

Don't say I didn't warn you, the Naughty Mags are awesome but strong! The food at Panchos is great, but overpriced. The bar is always packed and there is usually a wait to get a table. Definitely try to make reservations or be ready to wait it out with a Naughty Mag...

  • Pros: Food, Drinks
  • Cons: Wait

The Details on Pancho's Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • good mexican food
  • good margaritas
  • great place
  • great waiter
  • great service
  • good fun atmosphere
  • accomodating staff
  • huge portions
  • delicious mole
  • authentic waitstaff
  • not awesome naughty mags
  • love pancho
  • really authentic ambiance
  • way expensive margys
  • recommended definately
  • big line
  • great happyhour gathering
  • great crowd
  • entertaining outoftown guests
  • great spot
  • fun ok decor
  • great location
  • excellent fish enchiladas
  • entertaining dining
  • great higherend mexican restaurant
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