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El Burro

90/100 (3312 ratings)

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Mexican

Latin

Vegan Options

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

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Dinner

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Calamari

Pork

Calamares

Tapas

Fish Taco

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Beef

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Ceviche

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Latin

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Full Bar

Free Wifi

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Outdoor Seating

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Mid-range

"Absolutely delicious vegan food! The smokey jalapeño rellenos with cashew cheese were amazing! As well as the vegan artichoke quesadilla, and very..."

Catherine Stevenson

"Fantastic Vegan Menu – I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes on there. My husband had the line fish off the regular menu – he was..."

Cornelle Ellis

"Brilliant experience. Excellent food, amazing service. The calamari is insane. The pulled pork carnitas were out of this world. The smokey chilli..."

Ashlea Myson

"Really enjoyed the orange and mint margarita - nice place, food, and..."

Tara Looney Casimano

"Such delicious food...my word!! And tequila tasting very interesting...hostess great and Nic such a gentleman..well done guys you rock!! Best..."

Mandy Matthew Bird

"Had amazing margaritas and the starter Chiviche amazing!!!! And fish tacos. Thanks to hosts great evening out and drinks and food was great! Can..."

Laura Burrows

"Absolutely terrific. The food and service were impeccable. A nice gem well hidden away. Angela, the manager provided stellar service. She even got us..."

Lee Reeves Allen

"My absolute favourite! Excellent food and on top of it all, environmentally responsible - no straws here! Please open your Newlands restaurant on..."

Emma Brunette

"It was my 1st experience there, thanks to a friend of mine that suggested the place. I enjoyed the Chunky Guacamole and Tortilla chips as starter..."

Lindiwe Ndiwe Livo Sakayi

"Aaaaaaaamaaaazing. Great food. Great staff. Great drinks. Great speed. Looooved it. Come to..."

Roar Kvamme

"Really great vibe, food (especially the traditional mexican dish) and service! Loved it, something totally different. We willl be..."

Megan Combrink

"Had my birthday dinner there last Friday - food, drinks, ambience and service was excellent! Highly recommend. Can't wait for the one in Newlands to..."

Robyn Leigh Tobin

"Cocktails are great & very well priced. Do yourself a favour & order the chocolate fondant for dessert. Probably the best I've had in Cape..."

Kate Wade-Lehman

"Had an AWESOME lunch there today. Love the vegan menu. Great service from Emily. It was my third visit ( twice in Green Point and once in..."

Mary Illingworth Banks

"We visited El Burros in Green Point on Saturday night and just loved the Mexican food experience and friendly ambiance of the place. The service was..."

Antoinette Tossie Brill

"The service was great, the drinks yummy, the main meals everything I hoped it would be and the dessert moorish (I could have eaten 2 portions). I..."

Michael DieTweede Bredenhann

"Delicious, if overpriced. Fantastic decor, excellent food. Plenty of vegan options for every course. Really fabulous tacos and comprehensive drinks..."

Viantha Naidoo

"I found out about this restaurant after some research online. We (3 friends and I) were looking for a restaurant that was great as well as had a..."

Niranjan Jha

"Recently moved to Cape town and was on the prowl for some Mexican food, cocktails and ambiance - this place certainly met my checklist.Well..."

Jane Sikwe

"The atmosphere is very pleasant and the staff adds to the great experience. The food is well prepared and serving timing is good. Great Tequila..."

Jan-Hendrik Vermaak

"We loved El Burro. Thanks to all the other reviews I read before, I chose the pulled pork taco and was not disappointed. Delicious, with such tasty..."

HKT B

"My favourite Mexican in Cape Town! El Burro has the tastiest and most authentic Mexican around. They also have an awesome selection of beer and a..."

Emma Divaris

"Great vibe, great food, good service. Try the soft or hard tacos with any filling, and make sure you book if you plan on going between Thursday -..."

Aidan Johnson

"Food great! Drinks great! Ambience great! Decor great! Service fantastic! Definitely going here again! Best Mexican food I’ve eaten in Cape Town..."

Heine

"Amazing food! This place knows what it’s doing! Great cocktails with interesting flavour combinations. The best service from a super-friendly..."

Hilton Peek

"Service: very friendly & helpful. Food: very tasty, many vegan but minimal nice vegetarian (with cheese) options. Cocktails: delicious...."

Ij

"El Burro was incredible from start to finish! The atmosphere was great. It was busy for a later dinner crowd; and somehow our food and drinks were..."

Andrea Kozlovic

"This branch of the Mexican string of restaurants is very intimate but vibey at the same time. It has a great ambience with its candlelit atmosphere..."

Jamie Jacobs

"Authentic Mexican cuisine makes for unforgettable experiences. The scene is semi-formal, the friends are self-brought. I've missed out before so I'd..."

Frans Fourie

"We waited far too long to try this awesome restaurant, and when we finally got there we were extremely happy with our visit.The decor is..."

Richard Best

"The food was amazing, one of the best things I have eaten... the portion size was tiny and the price was steep so ask about portion size if you are..."

Kyle Young

"Despite the fact 90% of the tables were empty - the manager told us we can eat at the bar only. After I pulled my mobile to check on my Zomato app..."

Caglar.Ordu

"El Burro is the first Mexican restaurant iv been to in South African and I was pleasantly surprised. The jalapeño poppers had a really nice smokey..."

Gillian Trollope

"A little more of a formal sit down dining experience that the Taqueria counterpart in Tamboerskloof. If you really want authentic Mexican cuisine,..."

Chantelle

"Renu Dubey Best quality Mexican food in Cape Town! Tried their Esquites, Taquitos, Falafel Taco and Exotic Mushroom and White Bean Quesadilla, all..."

JustSaying

"My first time here, long overdue.. And so worth it.. The only thing is, I feel at night the vibe, will be much better with their decor.. We were..."

Chris Van Dyk

"Definitely my favourite Mexian restaurans in town!! Waitress was so friendly and so patient to explain all types of food. The atmosphere was great!..."

Kimberly Liu

"I always make a point of coming here at least once every time I'm in Cape Town. The wood-smoked chili rellenos are packed with flavor, as is..."

Henry Harya

"Tastiest margaritas in town ,whether it be frozen or simply shaken.Their fallafel tacos served with guacamole and salsa is simply heaven on earth and..."

Umai

"Good Mexican food and cocktails. I would say their ceviche is one of the best menu items. Otherwise I like to order flour tortillas with guacamole..."

Atara Jaffe

"My husband and I have gone to El Burro a couple of times in the past and I've always enjoyed it. (It's his favourite Mexican restaurant.) But last..."

Lauren Jaclyn Goldman

"Stunning restaurant with a beautiful ambiance. The smoked jalapenos were to die for!! The mushrooms quesadillas were slightly disappointing but that..."

Erin Royston

"This past cold Saturday night in search of some delicious international flavours to warm up the soul, El Burro inspired and provided. Not to our..."

Asher Weinsein

"Always keen to go to el burro. Great setting vibe and friendly waiters that we're super attentive. I had the chicken quesadilla,it was delicious and..."

Bame Modungwa

"The vibe in there is awesome! The food great! We had pan seared squid as starters 👌! For mains we had chicken mole poblano and steak quesadilla,..."

Terry

"Amazing place.. I always feel like I'm in Mexico when I walk in cos it's so dam hot inside.. #birthdaysuit. Maybe just me. Most likely just me. But..."

Dale De Waal

"Really authentic mexican restaurant. I had the pork carnitas taco and i was impressed, it was delicious. We had a couple of their house margarita..."

Sarah Mcghie

"Once you’ve walked up the stairway and into the doors of El Burro, you feel like you’ve entered another world... with warm colors and festively..."

Girlmeetsdough

"Love love love, the food was Devine, the service was excellent. We make our own tacos and I had their fish taco, wow, it was delicious. Even my 3 yrs..."

Julia Pyle

"True Mexican Style food! The Chilli Margarita's are aaaamazing. Service was super fast and friendly. Great vibe - this place is doing something..."

Anneliese Schuring

"One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants one can eat at. And that's coming from a Mexican citizen himself! He recommended i tried the Chicken..."

Ilan Ben-David

"Had a great family evening at El Burro. Not our first time and pleased to report that standards have not slipped and if anything improved.Love..."

Trevor

"A friend recommended El Burro to me and it was a little bit overrated. I had the chorizo quesadilla and my partner had the 'HOT!' steak quesadilla..."

Robz

"Very tasty food!!! :) loved the fish and vegetarian taco! The service was good! Didn't like the strawberry margarita - it had a herb which was..."

Kim Martin

"Always love to go for a quick bite and drink. I always go for the "build your own" meal. Fresh, flavourful, variety and diffent. The staff is alwys..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"A delightful restaurant found by chance. Some really tasty food and great service. Close to the Cape Town stadium. Jalapeño poppers were enhanced..."

Marlini

"Took the parents out for birthday celebrations and their first experience at El Burro, Greenpoint. We all had the best evening with the best food and..."

Tom Sutcliffe

"Ok, great space and decor looks like the business. Staff are all over you like you are Kanye West and the house wine is not kak quality. But here is..."

Wez_Undercover

"It's very expensive for what you get. Three average sized tacos will set you back R130. I had the fish tacos which were pretty decent. Although when..."

Amy Chen

"Went to the new Newlands branch having never been to either of them before. There's no liquor license yet so feel free to take your own wine and..."

Melanie Du Toit

"I can't stop raving about this place, from decor to service to food were excellent. We popped in for dessert and drinks. The waitress recommended a..."

Iman Bawa

"We decided to get some dessert at el burro in green point - so frikking good! Our waitress was sweet and attentive. It felt like she really went..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"Oh el burro.. i absolutely loved it. Those lamb tacos were the bomb! Great service, great tacos and also great margueritas! It was an awesome..."

Melissa Bdd

"Delicious Mexican styled foods in a fun, vibey and friendly decorated space.They have a decent sized menu. They have all the spicey, beany,and meaty..."

Lauren Arendse

"I love this place for three reasons: awesome location with a separate bar downstairs. Great food. Friendly waitstaff with pretty dresses. I..."

No Time To Waste

"This is an excellent spot for delicious tapas and some very tasty Mexican style dishes! On my last visit (on a whim) I tried the line fish ceviche..."

MattJBlack3

"The restaurant is highly recommended and I think the service was amazing but certain dishes were ok! The calamari was excellent the corn was also..."

Chantel

"They were out of almost everything we wanted to order, but it was 29 December so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. The food that they did..."

Elisna Tolmay

"Some of the best Mexican food you can get in Cape Town. El Burro is always full and loud and has a great atmosphere. The service fast and friendly...."

Jamie Roller

"This is casual Mexican fare at it's best! I just love El Burro. The good is great: tasty and simple with loads of variety on the menu. Not too pricey..."

Malcolm

"Great dining experience, the waiters all wear cute outfits that fit in with the Mexican theme. Loved the churros which I had for dessert and all of..."

Bianca Jooste

"The food was great, nice vibe and really fantastic service! Lovely spot that I really enjoyed, and most definitely recommend! Only one small issue..."

Charles Addams

"Great restaurant, I utterly enjoyed my dinner. Best enchiladas ever !!!! I had some funny tequila and my partner in crime enjoyed the vibe of the..."

Lashca Pieterse

"Went here tonight after much anticipation. Started off with a pineapple and chilli margarita which was a unique cocktail. I had the grilled fish..."

Sereshan Pillay

"The dessert was so good we ordered two rounds! We were initially cautious to come as we have heard mixed reviews, not to mention the one time..."

Simira

"For this place i should have posted pics. However the food was spectacular. The best Mexican spot i have been to. Flavour unique decor and..."

Lyle Julius

"My partner and I visited El Burro earlier in the year. We had a Mexican fest. The food is authentic and delicious. The cocktails is good..."

The Authentic Girl

"Was quite impressed with this restaurant. We were on one of our Zomato ventures and ended up here. The theme is well executed, the waiters..."

Minowrahvw

"Absolutely delicious Chilorio pork tacos, great winelist and really attentive, awesome service from all the staff. Cool vibey atmosphere but can..."

Louise Perold

"I'm a huge Lover of Mexican Food and El Burro really exceeded my expectations! Instead of the Grubby, overloaded-with-cheese Mexican dishes, their..."

Shainy

"El Burro is a Mexican gem - the atmosphere is warm and friendly, the food is absolutely delicious, the staff are polite and the desert is amazing. El..."

Dalton Lester

"Firstly, El Burro is noisy when it is busy, and you need to book to get a table. So not a place to go if you want to catch up with someone you..."

Chetna Black

"Festive, delicious and a great night. The lamb tacos are definitely the ones to go for. Definitely won't disappoint and the frozen margaritas are the..."

Lukeconorbolton

"I'm a little late with this review, but I still felt I needed to mention this experience. Almost two weeks ago, I made a booking for 9 people..."

Caro Van Aardt

"The Chilario Pork Tacos are divine! Service is a bit slow and I'm not sure why they only give you like 3 tacos as the pork quantity is way more than..."

Nikita Cloete

"Finally managed to make my way to the famous El Burro. I've been to their other branch, The Taqueria, many times and have generally had great..."

Toni McCann

"El Burro has a certain appeal to it, great decor and you're guaranteed a great vibe, hence making a booking is essential (request a booth if you can,..."

Megan Bellinger

"This was a difficult one for me to rate since it's neither bad nor great. But the service, food and ambience wasn't average either. Our food was..."

Anja Immelman

"As a fan of Mexican food, El Burro is always a favourite. I went to a 40th birthday there on a busy Saturday night and we were treated like royalty...."

Meg Maccallum

"The tacos are really good! Nice options from beef, pork and chicken! Nachos and chilly poppers make a nice starter and can finish off the meal with..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"For our first night in Cape Town, Kieran Usher and I decided to try El Burro. Firstly the interior was incredible! Colorful walls decorated with..."

Davina Cronin

"So happy I chose to celebrate my birthday at El Burro. The little things they do, from the waitresses uniforms to the reserved sign blends in to..."

Zanel

"Always a favorite when in the area, no frills, you know what you are getting. Service can be very slow, but mostly due to it getting very..."

Conrad Gresse II

"I've always loved El Burro but admittedly I probably don't come here as often as I'd like to. My boyfriend and I came through for date night, which..."

Robyn Rainier

"Had a table on the balcony . Table for 8 . Without exception everybody was very happy with their meal . The service was excellent . The steak was..."

Greg Christy

"Love this place. I have been here a couple of times and have never been disappointed. Service was amazing. Kim, our waitress was very friendly..."

Elmari

"Exceptional service and lovely food! We had a birthday dinner here and staff was amazingly accommodating! Great atmosphere! Highly recommended!..."

Nikita Ramdutt

"Right, so a while ago we were gifted by the owner a voucher based on a previous mishap at another branch, so we decided to use it last night for..."

Nicol Miller

"The restaurant is well positioned in Greenpoint right across the road from the Cape Town Stadium. This place is all about authentic Mexican food that..."

Sharese Hunt

"Apart from Chinese, Mexican is my next favorite. I totally love a good burrito. But a burrito is probably an Americanized dish. El Burro is..."

Glen Hunt

"Great food (the pork carnitas are superb as well as the jalapeños rellos) great beer and friendly staff. Not much more you can ask for. Will..."

Aidan O'Connor

"Amazing Mexican food! It's such a beautiful spot with a vibey atmosphere. The menu is to the point, with great dishes. The portions are large enough..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Probably one of my favorite places to visit for a great meal out. First time I came there was on a date with my girlfriend, and I must say I was..."

Egor Arkhipov

"Love El Burro! You can always count on them for great food, drinks, service and vibe! To drink Sashen had the house red wine and I had the..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Best Mexican in Cape Town! If you are looking for an authentic Mexican experience in the heart of Cape Town, El Burro is your best bet. From..."

Gabriela Limberis

"Last night I visited El Burro for dinner as I was craving something tasty and spicy. We did not make a reservation and even though they were fully..."

Ashna Dayal

"We tried this Mexican restaurant and we directly fell in love! The design is typical for Mexico, but not that design you expect. The staff is good..."

Hally Wood

"Food was outstanding. My favourite was the pork and pineapple taco. The tacos were so fresh and all the ingredients. Service was impeccable...."

P Mc

"Delicious Mexican food, vegan options are super tasty too! Super friendly service! Tried different tacos and enchiladas..."

Jules

"Lovely all-round experience in a cute quaint restaurant. The food was good and margaritas were great as well. Just wish it was bigger as it kind of..."

Jacqueline

"Nice Mexican restaurant if you’re craving fresh flavors, all the dishes were delicious- tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas were all great. Cocktails..."

Bon Cleaver

"Small spot and a little crowded. I had to sit in a corner where it was I felt crowded but at least I had a seat. Food was really good. I wouldn't..."

James Gatica

"Great place for Mexican tapas. Cosy. Homely atmosphere Fantastic service. Decor reminded us of the 2027 movie..."

Marius Bothma

"Was amazing! I went there with a friend’s group. The place is very welcoming and charming. The food is delicious! The fish taco, wow!..."

Danielle Lucy

"Perfect veg Mexican enchiladas with an amazing Mexican cinnamon drink! This combinations was absolutely enjoyable. The ladies did a wonderful..."

Devrim Eren

"Always a lovely spot. No bookings accepted, so it feels freeing to just walk up and get a seat and have a lovely meal. Amazing service, and the..."

Stefan Brink

Pancho's

84/100 (2114 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

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After-hours

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"Such a great ambience! Definitely value for money as the portions are huuuuuge none of us at our table could finish . The food is so good. The drinks..."

Zareenah

"Definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants in Cape Town.Best margaritas, great food, warm ambiance.Food portions are large so..."

Lauren Rabie

"Staff friendly and polite. Service is relatively quick. Food is served in large portions. Good value for money. Atmosphere compliments the cuisine..."

Pavansingho23

"Best chili poppers ever, amazing service and delicious margaritas 😍 Will definitely keep visiting panchos for many more years 💥 Thank you..."

Vegaintronadupont

"OMG!! Ponchos is one of my favouritesVibeProper mexican feelIntimateGreat for a dateDimmedFoodNacho..."

Sonique "Foodie" Davids

"My ABSOLUTE favourite restaurant in Cape Town and no one will convince me otherwise! Have been eating there for about 7 years and never have I ever..."

Sone Ginger Vd Merwe

"Worth the wait and experience we received! Absolutely delicious food and we about to get takeaways. The raving recommendations that we got to visit..."

Tania De Jager

"Deeply addictive margaritas, awesome vibe, super friendly staff and delicious Mexican food.Always get the Flauta...there is no better..."

Wesley Holm

"Oh my goodness the best Mexican restaurant in Cape Town 10/10 do recommend. My favourite thing is just the tortillas they use - they’re buttery and..."

Estelle Roux

"I’ve been wanting to come here for a while now, so yesterday I called to make a booking for that evening. The man on the other end of the line was..."

Janita Naidoo

"My partner and I decided to make a stop at Panchos for a snack and drinks a few weeks ago and the experience has stayed in my mind.Firstly,..."

Ruby Gaitskill

"This is the must visit spot for Mexican food in Cape Town. The Tacos here are essentially a crash course in everything good about a taco. The..."

Manna Storom

"Went for dinner on a Wednesday night it was full. We waited at the bar for a few minutes for a table for two. Make a reservation if you don’t like..."

Monette Bezuidenhout

"Lovely place on lower main. Went with a friend and ordered nachos, we got thee biggest serving. It was absolutely lovely, very tasty and delicious...."

Hlonipho

"To be honest, there isn't a place that sells more generous portions of Mexican food at an affordable price, having said that, it takes nothing away..."

Jade Jacobs

"The atmosphere was good but it doesn't feel very mexican. Also not often I go to a place where we ate less than 8 ppl and the tip is added to the..."

Lauren Adonis

"Food was delicious, the staff were friendly and helpful and we had a great time. It has a upbeat vibe, decently priced and portion sizes were larger..."

Erin Fourie

"I've been going to Pancho's since I was a child, so this place has become a bit of an institution for good Mexican food. I can highly recommend the..."

Clare Ford

"Service was absolutely amazing even though I booked late they sat us at a table at the door till a table was available on the balcony. Waitress kept..."

Nikita January

"I've been coming here for years and the quality of the food is still as good as ever! Delicious and affordable. Our waitress was fantastic and highly..."

Kate West

"Great Mexican food !! Amazing and welcoming staff ... overall a great experience and a wonderful hidden gem to visit in obz..."

Shivesh Bhana

"Best Mexican food I've had in Cape Town. The quesadillas are my favourite but the nachos are also great. Definitely try the beer and margarita drink..."

Gabi

"Came here for a few cocktails for a friends birthday! They were pretty well priced, but on the sweet side! The frozen margarita jugs are delicious!..."

Sarah Mcghie

"Pancho's was one of the few restaurants that were open late in obz, so its a great spot for a late snack. The staff were extremely friendly and..."

Leeandrea Naidoo

"By far my favourite mexican restaurant. It has such a fun vibe and is great value for money considering the portions are huge and the food is..."

Monica Fernandes

"Panchos has the best Mexican food around! I let would definitely be my first choice for Mexican food in Cape Town. The food is delicious, well..."

Gaby

"I don't think Pancho's gets the credit they deserve.Great food at a very decent price. Our waiter was fast and very attentive. The portions were..."

Willem Potgieter

"Went there last night with my hubby and friends for the first time, loved the food!!!! Will be returning. Had the chicken quesadilla, it was..."

Samantha Savoy

"Pancho's is a cosy mexican restaurant priced for the person willing to ball out a bit more than your average student. The starter platter to share..."

Tinéo Galela

"Panchos is the place that I'd normally pop into for a drink after dinner in the area but a couple of weeks ago, I decided to actually eat here - and..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Fantastic food and vibe - consistency in food quality and service. The huz and I have been going back for almost 4 years and never leave..."

Lauren S

"Best Mexican evening 🌮Great place to go with friends👯 The food was great, I had a burrito with butternut, feta and chicken and it was the..."

Emma Haines

"If you have never had Panchos nachos, you haven't lived. These are probably the most moreish, and affordable, nachos in Cape Town. Slathered in sour..."

Tessa Brown

"The buzzing atmosphere hits you as you enter, greeted by humourous, friendly staff worth a R25% tip. The DIY Fajita's and Tortilla's are messy, just..."

Wesley Du Plessis

"Number 1 go-to frozen Margherita spot, with hearty Mexican food worth sharing! Great for dinner if you're either really hungry and looking for a..."

Mishka Latib

"Best Nachos and Guacamole I've ever had. Vibe is perfect and the staff are excellent. Would definitely recommend getting those when you're there!..."

Nicholas Hunt

"I take everyone who is visiting me in Cape Town to Panchos.I have had a number of birthdays at Panchos. I do not think I have ever had such good..."

Morgan Lehy

"When I called to reserve a table, the telephone etiquette and welcoming voice of the supervisor had already put me in a such a great mood! The..."

Farryn Thomas

"I suppose it was the hype that did this place in for me. Going in with really high expectations the first time, I found the food pretty good (not..."

Ami

"My favourite Mexican restaurant in Cape Town so far. The atmosphere here is festive and vibrant. The service staff are all very friendly as..."

Danieljake

"One of the better Texmex options in Cape town.. And definitely the most festive, so make sure you make a reservation. Massive portions of food,..."

Nicol Miller

"Visited Panchos for some dinner with couple friends and it was ok . The tequila and Margaritas were great and so were the chilli poppers . the..."

Jeff Fernandes

"This place is a life saver. I have been coming to panchos for the last few years. One thing I can say, they are always consistant. We have tried..."

Teryn Francis

"When in the mood for Mexican cuisine pancho's is always our go to restaurant. Great for big or small groups or even just as a couple. The..."

Jana Van Rensburg

"When is comes to Mexican food, Pancho's is the perfect middle ground between El Burro and Fat Cactus. It's got a very authentic feel coupled with a..."

Guy Blackhurst

"We were a table of 7 for dinner on a Saturday night and the service was a little slow. Maybe this was because we were so indecisive with our orders...."

Kirstie Rose Heynes

"Spontaneous missions always seem to turn out being some of the best memories. Walking into Panchos tonight our needs were instantly attended to and..."

Chanel Fivaz

"This is my favourite Mexican joint, I have never had a meal and definitely recommend this restaurant to all my friends, ps. The frozen margaritas is..."

Allistair

"Without hesitation, I can easily say that Pancho's is the best restaurant in the Observatory area. It ticks all the boxes: authentic Mexican cuisine,..."

Jess Weisz

"So the key lesson we learned about panchos is that no matter the day of the week you should make a reservation. They were very accommodating when we..."

Charné

"I have been coming to this memorable establishment for years now and last night they did nothing but greatness. They threw us everything, great..."

Kieran Evans

"Panchos was an okay experience. The flauta is quite good. Portions are big and the fillings are tasty but nothing that wowed me. Good service with..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"Took my son here for his birthday-haven't been here in years but nothing has changed. Great atmosphere, good service and good food-huge..."

Eleanora Bresler

"When the little Mexican inside wants to come out to play my default is always Pancho's Kitchen... Lower main road in Observatory has a unique..."

Bishneen Freeman

"By faaar the best mexican place in town, its always delight. The food is unreal, the frozen margaritas are amazing, awesome vibe and staff. U can..."

Johan Naude

"Returned to Panchos after about 2 years and the experience was as good as ever! Booked for the 2nd sitting at 8:30pm and the restaurant was still..."

Deelan

"Another great meal at Ponchos, we of course had to get the chilli poppers to start with and they were amazing, best poppers around!!. I ordered the..."

Jessy Da Silva

"We were in the mood for Mexican last night so my cousin booked us a table at Panchos. They do 2 table seatings because they are so busy, 5:30p.m to..."

Binita Mistry

"Mexican was the order of business yesterday. Parking is abit of a problem so as soon as you see an opening take it. The restaurant has 2 seatings at..."

Vishal Mistry

"So my friends and I have tried a couple Mexican restaurants in Cape Town recently. All the restaurants we tried had their positives and negatives, of..."

Justin

"Panchos is where I spent my 18th birthday over a decade ago, and it was good tonight as it was then. The food is delectable beyond belief - the..."

Meg Ringdal

"I've been hearing about it for a while, so I was pleasantly surprised when Janine Roos booked a table during our weekend in Cape Town. It was packed..."

Erhardkk

"BEST CHICKEN NACHOS EVER ! ..."

Richa Khataw

"Great place on Lower Main Road! Food is tasty and they have the best frozen marguerites! The parking can be an issue though and it's important to..."

Sereshan Pillay

"I had a fantastic night at this excellent establishment. They are nothing fancy, just a really cool and relaxed spot with mouth watering Mexican..."

Ryan Mulders

"I've been wanting to go to Pancho's for a while now and it was definitely worth the wait. Although it is located in a bit of a dodgy area, it felt..."

Meera Naik

"Totally the Mecca of all Mexican food in Cape Town. It may be located in a dodgy area, but hey, when in Mexico ;)...The great thing is that..."

Raeesa Naik

"I've been wanting to try Pancho's for what feels like forever! Finally I made my way there to try the Mexican food I've been hearing about for so..."

Nici Botha

"Quantity, Quality and Frozen Margaritas: What more could one want? Had a really good Mexican experience at Panchos recently. Arrived without a..."

BT

"Pancho's is by far one of my favourite Mexican restaurants in Cape Town for three reasons:1. Their strawberry-lime frozen margaritas..."

Mikaela

"Their chili con carne was a huge portion! Definitely delicious! The staff was friendly but they didn't check on us very often and it was quite..."

Hang T

"Nice and cosy, with low lighting. Was very busy tonight as well. The food was yummy and the portions are huge. The waiter was super friendly and..."

Mel Woudberg

"Love Panchos an institution in Obz! Celebrated my friend's 30th birthday with authentic Mexican fare and delicious frozen strawberry lime margaritas!..."

The Jax Blog

"Yummy food and atmosphere. Had the 8 layer dip is fab accompanied by corn chips. Chilli con carne Enchiladas are humongous. First time here , pity..."

Tania

"Pancho's is one of my favourite Mexican spots in ct. They have awesome margarita's, nachos and taco's (I've tried them all😜) The service can..."

Ulisha Moodley

"The best margaritas and chili poppers in town! Service is friendly but slow. Food is greasy, cheesy and delicious. Value for money is outstanding -..."

Jessica Stromin

"What Pancho's lack in service they make up for in portion size and flavour! Great food at reasonable prices. Don't miss out on their nachos and..."

Michelle Matzdorff

"If Mexican food is your thing and you are in Cape Town I'd say Pancho's should be on your list to try.Location wise, one may find a bit of..."

Mike

"Still amazing - best Mexican food - generous portions and amazing friendly staff. Always a great way to end off a day at a window seat in Panchos. ..."

Carlétjie Van Eck

"Love love love this place. We had no booking and they made a plan. The service is amazing and the foooood omg! If Aubrey is your waiter give him a..."

Juztick

"Great food! Awesome service!And sexy waiter eye candy 😊 ..."

Wes

"According to my first visit I am giving a clean 5.0 for this restaurant. The service was really nice and attentive, we had to tip the waitress..."

Jhjh

"Feels as if I went for a trip to South America. Vibes are great. Very hidden but don’t let that deter you. Food was great, drinks were also really..."

Luca van der Westhuizen

"Fantastic Mexican restaurant. Owners managed to squeeze us in on a Friday evening without a reservation. The food was absolutely amazing. Nice..."

Lukie Snyman

"Still the best Mexican restaurant in Cape Town. All items on the menu is full of flavor and mouth watering. Don't forget to add jug(s) of Frozen..."

Roelof van Heerden

"What a lovely place to visit, cozy 😊 and the hosts were great. We had an absolute blast here on Saturday. Very..."

Kylee Lynn Jacobs

"My most favorite restaurant ever! Food, service and atmosphere always top notch! Great value for money as..."

Olandi Hammond

"If I could give 10 stars, I would🤩 Everything about Panchos was perfect, the food, the service, the atmosphere. Not to mention the margaritas,..."

Kelly de Waal

"Oh my! What do I say.. This place is amazing. The vibe is a thing on its own😍 and the service is awesome! Everybody is so friendly and..."

Sharné Ritter

"This is such a great restaurant for for authentic mexican food. The restaurant has been serving patrons for a few decades! Thw vibe and atmosphere is..."

Michelle Macleod

"Ponchos in Observatory is a culinary fiesta! The vibrant atmosphere, curated by Restauranteur’s Richard and John, sets the stage for an..."

Wendy Le Goff

"I had chicken enchilada and margarita slush. Enchilada was tasty, maybe a bit too crispy. Sauce and cheese paired nicely. One can choose smaller or..."

Ugnė Dubonytė

"Sooo delicious! I love a good Mexican meal and this is my go to place. The portions are worth the price, super tasty and filling. The frozen..."

Alison Franciscus

"Great service and amazing food. Always busy so best to make a resevation ahead of time. The food portions are quite big. You get two options the..."

Melissa Naidoo

"Don’t let the exterior of this restaurant fool you—the decor is so chilled and the chocolate mousse pie is to die for. The tacos and cocktails..."

Ashley Davids

"Panchos is open for takeaway and sit down. We registered and ordered on line and then I popped in to collect - although their on line option is..."

Moz Du R

"Great place to go out with friends or the family. Friendly atmosphere with kind staff and involved managers. I would recommend the margaritas and..."

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