Pancho Villa Restaurant — Restaurant in Clearwater

Been to this place once before with friends... before they opened up this restaurant next door. It was very good then. It was GREAT tonight. I had the enchiladas (4) and they were excellent. The Verde sauce on them was yummy too.

Authentic Mexican food, not an American restaurant serving "almost" Mexican food. I don't go to Chili's for Chinese food.... You can tell the difference between the food from here and say Carmelita's Mexican Grill & Cantina. I didn't see any Latinos eating at Carmelita's. I saw many here. That is a good sign to me.

A review said the owner was racist? I didn't see that either time I have been there... Tonight I was politely greeted when I walked in by the older gentleman behind the counter, my server was pleasant and came back to make sure the food was good and I didn't need anything. That same gentleman walked around and asked every person/table if everything was good....

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🌮 Pancho Villa Restaurant Review 🥑 I had a great experience at Pancho Villa! The tacos were fresh and flavorful—especially the carne asada and shrimp tacos, which were loaded with juicy meat, onions, and cilantro. The seafood cocktail (coctel de camarón) was a standout: super refreshing, packed with shrimp, avocado, lime, and just the right amount of spice.

I was pleasantly surprised to get popcorn as a starter—definitely a fun, casual touch. The green and red salsas were both excellent, with the green one adding a nice kick. Great portion sizes, vibrant flavors, and everything tasted fresh.

Service was quick and friendly, and the overall vibe was relaxed and authentic. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m craving tacos...

Food 9/10 worth the visit. Margaritas 10/10 🤩Service 10/10 pleasant and welcoming servers. Atmosphere clean but small- booth setting a plus. Mexican restaurants are known for chips and salsa upon arrival, not sure they were out or there signature move but we got popcorn 🍿 yes popcorn 🫠👎🏽. Rather had the traditional...