Pancho Villa Taqueria

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Fresh ingredients, skillful preparation and large portions have made this the Mission's most popular taqueria.
  • Authentic Mexican food
  • Dinner plates
  • Fiesta platters appetizers

Pancho Villa Taqueria serves authentic Mexican dishes including carne asada, carnitas, spicy chicken, chile verde chicken and many others. Appetizers include the fiesta platter consisting of prawns, nachos, corn quesadilla, asada steak or chicken, grilled onions and salsa all under $10. Dinner plates are served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas. Inside the restaurant, selected works of art by local artists are featured on the walls every month.

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(415) 864-8840

3071 16th St San Francisco, CA 94103
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In Short
Though it's always crowded, long lines at the counter move fast, thanks to a small army of order takers. Tables are basic but comfortable, and diners share them, community style. The one-handed meals come with a choice of fillings, from the basic carne asada to three different kinds of chicken.

43 Reviews of Pancho Villa Taqueria in San Francisco

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Love it!!  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Sica L. | insider Insider | Rank: 20,176

This is right by my work and the service is fast and friendly!! They even got the little kid that passes out bags for the salsa var...I love it!!!! Their super taco along with some chips and sala, ain't nothing better!! hahaha...

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okay, not the best  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By Monica L. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 599

I wouldn't say this was the best Mexican food or burrito I've ever had, but it was okay. The burritos are a little too dry. With all the great Mexican places around that area, I wouldn't suggest this to be the first choice. Good atmosphere and very nice people though!

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way overrated  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By Aryana C.

I've heard so many things about Pancho Villa and had very high expectations when I first dined here. However, the food is not at all special, its standard burritos and tacos. The workers were very efficient and my order didn't take too long. I enjoyed watching my good getting made. Overall its good , but not anything I would drive to San Francisco specifically for. There are a lot of other taquerias that surpass this one.

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yum yum yum  5 Star Rating - World class

By Debra B. | insider Insider | Rank: 21,964

The chille releno burritos are amazing! I also like that they serve refried black beans for all those vegetarians. The dinner platters are also very good. Try the shrimp.

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Very Good Mexican 5 Star Rating - World class

By louisduke

I really enjoy the food served here. If in the area I believe you should give it a try. Just give yourself alot of time to find parking.

Pros: Great Plates
Cons: Prone to very long lines/ No parking
Posted 05/04/09

Best Tacos 5 Star Rating - World class

By edeasy2

Get the tacos to go! Get the tacos! Get the tacos! Get the tacos! Get the tacos! Get the tacos! Get the tacos! Get the tacos! Get the tacos!

Posted 06/26/08

FRIKIN GREAT FOOD! 5 Star Rating - World class

By omelocs

DO NOT LISTEN to those bad reviews and especially the ones about it being white washed. As a mexican I can say this place is NOT white washed. you want white washed then go to Chevy's. THis has got to be the best mexican taqueria in the city. And inexpensive to boot. like true taqueria format they got hella condiments (variety of salsa's, pico de gallo, limon, lemon, jalapeno's and carrots, raddish etc) a full bar of stuff. I love the taco's! two tacos, a churro, and a cold beer and I'm out! always eat there when I'm in the mission.

Pros: GREAT FOOD! and random mexican musicians
Cons: some times no seating.
Posted 02/13/08

Bad burritos 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

By jcater

This is perhaps the most white washed Mexican restaurant in the city. They serve lettuce and tomatoes and cater to hippy vegetarians with a veggie menu.

Posted 08/11/07

The Best Hands-Down 5 Star Rating - World class

By appledumplin

What can I say that hasn't already been said? The food is incredible, and every guest to the Bay Area I bring here leaves singing its praises. The lines are long, but they go by very fast. The only problem I can think of is that I never feel like experimenting, because I love their grilled chicken burritos I never think of getting anything else. :)

Pros: the food, what else?
Cons: not much in the way of ambience
Posted 08/07/07