Panchitos

If you don't already know, I'm a huge Mexican food snob. I grew up literally within 5 minutes of Mexico and am well versed to the food, and I have sadly discovered that it gets exponentially worse as you move away from the border.

For this reason, I've come to not expect much of Mexican food here in San Antonio, as it generally lacks spice, body, and authenticity.

Panchitos on McCullough, however, doesn't do a bad job. The service is fast enough but not much to speak of, the menu has all the staples and basics of this area of cuisine as well as some dishes from further south in Mexico which surprised and impressed me.

I ordered a standard combination plate to survey the restaurant. The enchiladas were basic but good, with a heavy cheese and meat sauce on top but the taco was altogether forgettable. The salsa was a highlight and had some deep, smokey tones to it but suffered from what much of mexican food does farther north: a general lack of spice. Restaurants sacrifice a lot when they mild everything to please the general population.

Overall I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to spend an hour talking and enjoying decent food. The price tag won't make you cringe, it has a generally friendly atmosphere, and it at least doesn't massacre Mexican food like so many other places do, and that is worth the recommendation alone.

Panchitos: 7/10

Panchitos
4100 McCullough, San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 821-5338