Al Pancho's has been my favorite Mexican restaurant since we moved to Alpine. This a cute little place, plenty of seating inside and has an outdoor dining patio. The staff is very friendly and professional and the food is super yummy. They have been in business since we moved to Alpine in 2003 and I'm sure it was here long before us. It feels like a family run restaurant complete with the great service and tasty offerings only a labor of love a family could provide. So, if you're looking to dine at one of many Mexican restaurants we enjoy here in Alpine, this one tops my list, hands down! Our others in the same category are all excellent but this one is MY favorite
April Edwards
Food was amazing!!! Will definitely be coming back after riding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mike kelly
My favorite place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laurel Shelton
The flavors were definitely authentic mexican and delicious. Large portions and the price was great. Chips and salsa were yummy. Interior could use a makeover as it is dark.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Plate with Chips and Salsa, Chile Relleno
Kathy D.
We have eaten here many times but never ordered the molcajete for 2. Fantastic! Shrimp, Pollo, Carne, avocado, nopales, rice, beans, quacamole on the side and tortillas. Great price, too!
Stella Torres
Super great one of the best Mexican food I have eaten in California ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shanty Peter
Super Food/place/ Staff, we had lunch when returned from Sandeago. Really appreciate your service and tasty food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Young Daniel Kim
Best Mexican food I've
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany H.
Always delicious food! Highly recommend coming here. The food is so authentic and tasty!
chpkat
Server was not very friendly and seemed as though she just rushed us out of there.
Every time we go there it's a positive experience I always recommend this place to friends and familyKid-friendliness: We recently had a birthday party there and she was so nice and polite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chimichanga
Marla H.
I just moved into the neighbor and had to try. The chips and salsa are to die for! I ordered 2 fish tacos and they were delicious. My friend had the chicken quesadilla and I swear that thing could have fed 4 people, haha!
Kelly H.
I wanted to love it, went in so excited, we live in alpine and our options are limited. The original server was nice, polite, helped us navigate the menu, answered all our questions We ordered a carne asada plate, carnitas plate and a molcajete. The molcajete was huge, I had asked for a small one, which she said OK, but ended up bringing me the full size. The chicken was off tasting, the fried cheese was good (not great), the overall flavor was not appealing. The carne asada came out 2nd - it was so fatty you couldn't chew through the meat - good flavor, a ton of fat. The carnitas - I could smell them from the kitchen and it wasn't good - she brought them out and something just wasn't right - the smell was off. I took a small bite they were sour and rotten- called the waitress back over and she literally said "I'm sorry we served you the wing batch, those were meant for the trash". Now we don't want to eat anything - I don't trust them, I'm certain we are going to get sick from what we did eat. I asked the server if we can please just pay for our sodas we don't want any of the food we just want to go. She said "I will take off the carnitas, you need to pay the rest of your bill". My husband does not like confrontation so I conceded and paid it. Every time I drive by there, I want to scream out the window they served me rotten food, be careful, it might happen to you too. We won't go back - I hope no one else experiences what we experienced
Gregory Harris
Good local place with decent food. Portions were large! Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steve R.
My only regret is that I can't give it 6 stars! There are over 5000 Mexican restaurants in San Diego County and this one must certainly be near the top. Authentic, terrific service, and oh my...the food! I was stunned at how the Carne asada just melts in your mouth. Great effort put into presenting a nice plate. Well worth the drive to Alpine. We drive 40 miles round trip to enjoy this wonderful food, service and atmosphere. You should too.
Al Pancho's has been my favorite Mexican restaurant since we moved to Alpine. This a cute little place, plenty of seating inside and has an outdoor dining patio. The staff is very friendly and professional and the food is super yummy. They have been in business since we moved to Alpine in 2003 and I'm sure it was here long before us. It feels like a family run restaurant complete with the great service and tasty offerings only a labor of love a family could provide. So, if you're looking to dine at one of many Mexican restaurants we enjoy here in Alpine, this one tops my list, hands down! Our others in the same category are all excellent but this one is MY favorite
Food was amazing!!! Will definitely be coming back after riding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The flavors were definitely authentic mexican and delicious. Large portions and the price was great. Chips and salsa were yummy. Interior could use a makeover as it is dark.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Plate with Chips and Salsa, Chile Relleno
We have eaten here many times but never ordered the molcajete for 2. Fantastic! Shrimp, Pollo, Carne, avocado, nopales, rice, beans, quacamole on the side and tortillas. Great price, too!
Super great one of the best Mexican food I have eaten in California ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super Food/place/ Staff, we had lunch when returned from Sandeago. Really appreciate your service and tasty food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Mexican food I've
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always delicious food! Highly recommend coming here. The food is so authentic and tasty!
Server was not very friendly and seemed as though she just rushed us out of there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Every time we go there it's a positive experience I always recommend this place to friends and familyKid-friendliness: We recently had a birthday party there and she was so nice and polite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chimichanga
I just moved into the neighbor and had to try. The chips and salsa are to die for! I ordered 2 fish tacos and they were delicious. My friend had the chicken quesadilla and I swear that thing could have fed 4 people, haha!
I wanted to love it, went in so excited, we live in alpine and our options are limited. The original server was nice, polite, helped us navigate the menu, answered all our questions We ordered a carne asada plate, carnitas plate and a molcajete. The molcajete was huge, I had asked for a small one, which she said OK, but ended up bringing me the full size. The chicken was off tasting, the fried cheese was good (not great), the overall flavor was not appealing. The carne asada came out 2nd - it was so fatty you couldn't chew through the meat - good flavor, a ton of fat. The carnitas - I could smell them from the kitchen and it wasn't good - she brought them out and something just wasn't right - the smell was off. I took a small bite they were sour and rotten- called the waitress back over and she literally said "I'm sorry we served you the wing batch, those were meant for the trash". Now we don't want to eat anything - I don't trust them, I'm certain we are going to get sick from what we did eat. I asked the server if we can please just pay for our sodas we don't want any of the food we just want to go. She said "I will take off the carnitas, you need to pay the rest of your bill". My husband does not like confrontation so I conceded and paid it. Every time I drive by there, I want to scream out the window they served me rotten food, be careful, it might happen to you too. We won't go back - I hope no one else experiences what we experienced
Good local place with decent food. Portions were large! Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My only regret is that I can't give it 6 stars! There are over 5000 Mexican restaurants in San Diego County and this one must certainly be near the top. Authentic, terrific service, and oh my...the food! I was stunned at how the Carne asada just melts in your mouth. Great effort put into presenting a nice plate. Well worth the drive to Alpine. We drive 40 miles round trip to enjoy this wonderful food, service and atmosphere. You should too.