Panchero’s Mexican Grill
102 E University Ave,Ste B, Urbana, IL, 61801
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Address :
102 E University Ave,Ste B
Urbana, IL, 61801 - Phone (217) 367-4000
- Website https://www.pancheros.com
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Fernando D.
Chipotle-like. Here are the differences: fresh tortillas, fresh jalapenos (the bright green kind; not the pickled kind); they mix the ingredients for you which makes a difference when you bite into a burrito. Also, I paid $7 for a huge huge burrito. I cant speak about their other food, but their burrito is very delicious. Quality of the food is same as Chipotle.
(4)Crystal O.
I had Pancheros for lunch today and it tasted terrible. Chipotle like restaurant but not even close in taste. I would have rather had Taco Bell rather than this garbage. The corn was like plastic and not even edible. I will not return!
(1)Stephanie H.
Burrito bowl with rice, carnitas, queso, veggies, guacamole, sour cream, verde salsa. (most were adders) Food tasted great. With tea was over $12! Didn't see lettuce as an option like Chipotle. Didn't seem as fresh either. Close to work, so I'll probably eat here again, but very pricey for what it is. However, hardly anyone was here, so I doubt it will be around in a year.
(3)Samuel L.
THE BAD: The workers were loudly talking about "this girl who wanted to show how nasty she could get;" there wasn't any other patrons (7pm on Friday) which isn't a good sign; and no whole wheat tortilla. THE GOOD: the taste was decent but it could have used cilantro; it was fast since no one else was there; I was able to customize my order (half serving of rice/beans). HOW TO FIX: be more mindful of your employees actions and offer a whole wheat tortilla. if those two happened I would give this place 4 stars.
(1)Tony B.
Unbearably slow and not nearly as good as Chipotle. The line in front of me today at the noon hour was ten deep and four of those people were placing orders for their office, so the ten I saw were equivalent to 30 orders.
(2)John B.
The burrito we had was a good size (we split one for lunch) for the money but would have preferred that it was a lot hotter, and as others have said, not very flavorfull. Also had the queso & chips, purple corn chips were very good but the queso was runny and not much flavor.
(2)Daniel W.
Unlock the power of Cilantro!! This is a nice place to get some very fresh food- but it's like a milquetoast version of Chipotle. It's kinda like Mexican...but, really?.... No Cilantro? maybe it's a Mexican version of Subway.
(2)Ajay R.
No where close to chipotle. Threw half my veggie Burrito away. Perhaps meat stuff or salads are better. Not going back for sure.
(2)A W.
You just can't successfully imitate Chipotle. The food here is mediocre at best. The guac tastes like it was squeezed out of a bag. Definitely will not be back.
(1)Jenna Z.
First off, the food was fine. Nothing I can't get at the other two made-to-order burrito places nearby, but good. But in a world with so many burrito choices, I won't be going back to Pancheros. The service was kind of slow but they did just open so we'll give them a pass. They didn't have enough food prepared which forced us to wait while they made small quantities that they were bound to run out of again soon. They said "that's what happens when you cook fresh". I dunno, maybe I'm in the minority here but I don't really mind if my cooked veggies sit in a warming pan for a few hours. Another thing about the food-they are VERY skimpy on the scoops! I've never noticed this at Chipotle or Q'doba, both of those places ladle it on like they're fattening you up for market. But this place was seriously measuring out very scant scoops of rice, beans, cheese, everything. I got a burrito bowl and it was...maybe half full. And yet I paid the same price as my husband who got a burrito which has a tortilla that the bowl doesn't include. What's up with that? The parking here pretty much sucks if the place is at all busy and you enter through the Jimmy Johns drive-up lane so have fun maneuvering around the cars waiting in line. The shared building with Jimmy Johns is just odd, the signs for entering and exiting the parking lot only say Jimmy Johns, so it makes it seem like this place is a little tacked on. Nope, won't be back.
(2)Alex C.
I have to compare Panchero's to Chipotle because that's exactly what it is in almost every aspect. I ordered a steak burrito and loaded it up with just about everything that didn't cost extra. After it was said and done, I had a $7 burrito that wasn't bad, but was lacking in a couple areas. I don't think the portion size is as large as chipotle, and I also think the meat quality isn't as good either, but it was hard to tell as my burrito had a lot of rice. I did like how they mixed everything up before rolling, I feel that sometimes the ingredients are too segregated. Veggies are also extra whereas at Chipotle I do not believe they are. Panchero's might have a better quesadilla than chipotle, though. It was interesting to see how they quickly they heat it up like that! I was also a fan of the salsa verde, as well as the free sauce they have on the condiment table, surprisingly spicy and good. Overall I liked it but still think Chipotle might be better. I didn't know this was a chain until I looked it up, but it is. I was also given a punch card where when I buy 10 entrees I can get a free one. This might be useful if it was in a better location, at least for students! 3/5 just OK but still way better than most fast/junk food garbage.
(3)Scott V.
Tasted like rubbish topped with stale/cold queso. Do yourself a favor and get Taco Bell if you are spending cheap or wait in line at Chipotle for a true burrito. This is my second trip here and the cookin' ain't for any set of tastebuds.
(1)Jamie L.
This place is very conveniently located for lunch breaks during the week and I must admit, if it weren't for the flavolcano hot sauce they have readily available, I wouldn't eat here. I love hot, hot, spicy, make my nose run food and they don't have it here, but the hot sauce helps. The only meat that I think is worth trying is the carnitas. Not a fan of the "tender" steak or chicken. Veggies are good, it's a shame they cost extra if you want them included. I think in order to make this food taste good, you have to go heavy on the toppings and make it messy. I consider cilantro a food group all on it's own. It blows my mind that they do not have cilantro here for me to yell "MORE!" at them when making my burrito.
(4)R C.
Average to poor for quality and taste. We stopped by with hopes of having of a Chipotle-like experience. Despite a carbon copy approach to food, this place was uninspiring bland. There were too many uncharges for basic items such as fajita veggie. The food was not seasoned and my bowl was simply pitiful. They get a couple of points for cleanliness and service. Too bad the food left our entire party of 6 disappointed.
(2)Ted C.
This place is a serious joke, the portion size for the price is rediculas they have portion scoopers that are tiny little itty bitty spoons. I would have to eat at least 4 of these tiny burritos to get full. This will be the last time that I ever go here. They need to close this place down. Chipotle is defiantly the place to go not here.. Save your money and time
(1)Bryan W.
Thought it was a really good burrito. Great chips and salsa. Compares favorably to chipotle in this area.
(4)Jesika S.
Everytime I walk into this place and see the guy with the with the glasses & a condescending look on his face I want to walk OUT! I've given him 5 chances to be a decent human being and just take my order and keep his complaining, cocky remarks to himself. EVERY time he fails. He acts like I'm inconveniencing him and gives me an IDGAF attitude. Get this waste of space away from your customers Pancheros or you're gonna lose business! P.s FOOD IS GREAT!
(1)M B.
Meh. Really, no more than meh. Loosely wrapped burrito, mediocre ingredients. The "mix it before we wrap it" gimmick is silly and doesn't add anything. Sorry, kind of harsh. But I take my burritos seriously.
(2)steve w.
Pros: 1) Excellent, fresh tortillas. This is reason enough to go here over the chains that give you a pre-pressed tortilla out of a plastic bag. 2) The taste is great, the food is usually very fresh. 3) The price is a bit cheaper than Chipotle. 4) You don't have to worry about the massive lines at Chipotle. Cons: The employees are awful. They clearly hate their jobs and are generally grumpy when you interact with them. I highly recommend Panchero's. The employees are pretty terrible, but the food is outstanding, especially the fresh tortillas, which makes all the difference.
(4)Beth K.
Not very impressed. Meh...is about right.
(2)Jeffrey E.
$8 for mediocre burrito. $1 extra for good sauteed veggies. Carnitas were dry and flavorless. Flour shell made fresh was cool. Place is a blatant rip on Chipotle.
(2)Victoria S.
I'm a little surprised at the collective score thus far. I think Panchero's is great and I'm elated with their choice of location as they won't be inundated with drunk college kids on random nights (think Chipotle and Qdoba - yikes). I don't believe that the complaints of slow wait times are fair assessments. It's a new restaurant that a lot of people want to try it so it's naturally going to be busier. Also, if patrons aren't familiar with the menu it's going to take them longer to make their decisions. Besides, it's all worth it for the freshly made tortillas - so much better then the aforementioned burrito joints. Plus, they have punch cards!
(5)Penelope Y.
I think Panchero's is still a solid 3-star place, but in general I've noticed that the staff are more upbeat and pleasant to interact with since my last review. I don't really feel like the burritos I get are super consistent--sometimes it's really really good, sometimes it just seems off. Not sure why. I got a chicken burrito the other day with my usual hot tomatillo salsa and for some reason it was ungodly spicy (which it's never been before) and my esophagus was burning the rest of the night. Yikes. Not sure what changed, but I've never had that experience and I pretty much order the same thing every time.
(3)Katherine C.
As a newly-opened establishment, Panchero's is still trying to find its groove. Plenty of staff were manning the counters during a recent visit with my boyfriend, so our food was prepared in a timely fashion. However, 2 different employees made our burritos, and I'd say that there was some inconsistency in technique: his was flat and floppy, mine was stout and compact. I see the same differences at other made-to-order places (like Subway), so that might not be a fair criticism. In terms of complaints from other Yelpers about time and efficiency, I admit that Chipotle edges out Panchero's, but the additional minute or two required to put together a burrito didn't seem unreasonable. The time delay might be more problematic during meal crunch times; not sure that Chipotle is much better considering their lines of 20+ students when school is in session. I can't complain about food quality, especially for fast food. Tortillas are pressed and cooked at the time of your order, which is kind of fun to watch. I think their rice differs from the lime-cilantro recipe, but I couldn't discern any specific flavor, either. The grilled meats and veggies are tasty, and you are offered your choice of standard toppings: pico de gallo, corn salsa, tomato salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc. When I requested a little more rice or salsa, employees loaded up my burrito without complaint or extra charges. Before wrapping up your burrito, they use small spatulas to mix together ingredients so that each bite is a "perfect" mix of everything. For local folk who don't have the patience for the student crowds in campustown, Panchero's is a fine alternative to Chipotle. Prices, food quality, and environment are comparable. Their fresh-made tortillas are a nice touch, but I'm not sure they make much of a difference in terms of flavor.
(3)Ted F.
Panchero's is a below-average hybrid of Chipotle and Qdoba. Their gimmick of "made fresh to order" tortillas does little to disguise the blandness of their burrito fillings. This place has nothing to recommend it above either of its competitors.
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