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Pancho Villa

3071 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 864-8848
Ranked #412 of 3,220 restaurants in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 21 AUD
Cuisines: Mexican, Southwestern
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, After-hours
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Atlanta
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Came here with a relative that lives in the city and comes here when wanting good tasting Mexican fare with friends or family. Yes, serving is more akin to a cafeteria setting, but the meals are excellent. Chile Relleno Burrito, Hot and Spicy Prawn, and the combo dinners were all top-notch tasty. The real distinguishing treat is the mix of... More

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See 2 more reviews by CDCPublicHealthDoc for San Francisco
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

This Mission District favorite is the place to get burritos with shrimp and aguas frescas. Hot totopos too! Anyone who is really from San Pancho has to have eaten here. This place has been in the Mission for many years now and is a real fixture. Casual, cheap urban goodness. More

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San Francisco, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

My family have been eating at this restaurant for 30 years! The food is always excellent and fresh. I'm so proud of the expansions to other area; the folks have worked hard to keep this business growing. The neighbor is not great; however, this is the City! More

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Mobile, Alabama
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

This place is known for the tacos. Ge them. You won't be disappointed in them. stay away from the grilled shrimp though. they are tough and hard to eat. Some Mexican guy picked up a guitar, sang a few songs (badly) and then came table to table wanting money. This is a major turn off for me when I am... More

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San Francisco
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

flavorfull, fresh Mexican line food including huge burritos, tacos and more. More

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Sydney, Australia
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Unpretentious & no frills.Order from the varied menu above the cooks. Wait to be called to collect & pay. Go eat this honest decicious Mexican food. I'd go back here anytime ! More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

I wanted to try this place due to all the great comments, but was a bit disappointed. If I wanted average, bland Mexican food, I would just go to the Mexican place next to my house. I tried the chicken burrito and the enchiladas. The burrito was huge, but the flavor was missing. The chicken was not marinated at all,... More

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Indy
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
159 helpful votes 159 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

We stopped here on our way out of town from Anchor Steam. It was fantastic. I had delicious fish tacos and hubby had a chicken burrito. Delicious. And one of the more affordable meal choices in San Fran. The salsa bar was good too. Highly recommend if you're in the area. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2010

I love this place! I've been eating at Pancho Villa for 15 years and it is still awesome! Everything I've tried has been fantastic and the prices are reasonable. Granted, the restaurant is a bit of a hole in the wall, but that just adds to its charm. Don't miss it! More

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Stockholm
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127 reviews 127 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010

simple place in crowded mission, but so fab food, 10 mexican ladies preparing the food behind the bar.... dont miss their self made fruit drink, they are to die for.. one of my best meals ever.. More

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