Pancho's Mexican Restaurant (El Cajon)

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Heading East on Fletcher Parkway, just across the street from Barbecue Pit (two blocks same side of the street from Beef 'n Bun,

 We always see this signage and continue on our way.  We finally stopped the other day.  Pancho's has been here since 2004. It is family owned and operated.  
 Driving by, we never noticed the front door or facade.

 Step inside and the decor is amazing. There is a Bar area and  various seating areas.
 Chips, fresh and tasty salsa, the Lunch as well as a Regular Menu are brought to the table.  

Tostada Compuesta- with carnitas- was my choice ($6.99).  A very large, fresh made fried flour tortilla on the bottom, topped with excellent refried beans, a lot of really flavorful, moist and well made pork, lettuce, tomato, two cheeses and avocado slices.  Really a filling meal.  
 The Mister tried the flauta lunch ($6.99) which was also made with a fresh flour tortilla wrapped around flavorful shredded chicken (stewed chicken with onion and bell peppers, drained so it wasn't 'soupy') which was properly fried and cut in half.  The side of rice was well made-flavorful on its own and the salad came with ranch dressing.  Again, a nice, filling meal.   

Really good food.  We should've stopped in sooner.  Will be back and become one of the 'regulars'; there were many. 

 There is brunch, which includes either three glasses of champagne or one margarita.

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant 2257 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 460-4202 Open Mon-Sat 11:30-9, Sun 9-8 Website

 

Comments

[kat]

glad you stopped in and the food was good :)

[Cathy]

It was really nice and so good to finally 'discover' another family run place, Kat.

[caninecologne]

I like seeing the most interesting man in the world, ha ha.

[Cathy]

Those cardboard cutouts are a great marketing tool, cc. Not as expensive as a neon sign and easier to transport.

[Keith]

Angie and I go here quite a bit since I live down the hill. Always good food.

[Cathy]

You do live so close to Pancho's, Keith! Can't believe we had never stopped there before this, but we saw other menu items to try, so we will be back. Happy New Year to you and Angie!