Taqueria Pachanga — Restaurant in Kyoto

This place was a nice change of pace from the other restaurants. It's Japanized Mexican food but it tastes very authentic.

The restaurant was rather empty since we were the only customers but it did feel very cozy. I'll heavily recommend the Taco Set because it was just sublime. The guacamole was fantastic to go with the chips, you could eat the guacamole without anything and it would still be great. With the Taco Set you can choose two taco types you want and there is quite some variation, I counted at least ten you could try.

The ones I received were great, and so to the chef who made it my compliments.

The only problem we had was that a way too strong onion was cut during our dinner and we could feel our eyes burning even though we were not that close to the kitchen. It passed however in a few minutes.

Great place,...

[UPDATED Review] Over the years, I used to recommend this place, but after checking in recently (January 2023), I can no longer confidently suggest it. No more table service (and the tables were sticky and gross), and I was served tacos in stapled paper bags with no plate. These bags hid the fact that the ingredients were less charismatic, aromatic, and well-proportioned. Anyway, the bags failed, and the liquid spilled all over my lap. While the taste still has an echo of the former brilliance, the soggy taco shell and decline in service add up to a miserable and expensive...

Love the food! Have been here for lunch and dinner - great quesadillas, guacamole, salsa, salads, and the lunch and dinner sets are very good value! It's a small place, and does get busy, but have never had trouble getting a table. It's very close to Mototonaka Station and on the...