San Pancho Taquería, Lexington, Kentucky
San Pancho Taquería, Lexington, Kentucky
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San Pancho Taquería, Lexington, Kentucky
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Post #1 - September 30th, 2006, 8:19 pmWhen I first moved to the bluegrass a year ago I found a terrific Mexican restauarant in Versailles outside of Lexington. Ownership has changed and it is now owned by a Cuban who makes a mean cuban sandwich. Mexican food has suffered as a consequence.
I met a guy from the D.F. recently who told me to go to San Pancho. In a rundown strip mall anchored by a Family Dollar store it has around 15 tables and immediately shows signs of being authentic. I was the only gringo present and could barely hear the waitress over the jukebox blasting away. The small menu consists of only tacos, burritos and guisados. I had two carne asada, one carnitas and one al pastor. They were served on incredible corn tortillas roughly silver dollar pancake size(obviously not same thickness). I askesd the waitress if they were made in house but she said no and wasn't aware of where they were from. I spied open bags of tortillas in the kitchen but did not ask the cook where they were from. Most of the imported Mexican goods in Lex appear to be from Chicagop distributors so I would bet that the tortillas were made there as well. Awfully fresh though.
I would rank these as some of the best tacos I have ever eaten and I don't believe that this is a reflection on my absence from Chicago taquerías. These were simply damn good tacos. Interestingly, the guy who reccommended the place isn't a big fan, as the owners are from Aguascalientes and he is from el D.F. I had simply asked him where one could find a Mexican place that actually had a Mexican clientele. Fortunately for me. his Aguascalientes bias did not preclude him from steering me toward San Pancho.
I will return soon and try to figure out this whole picture posting thing.
Provecho,
Thomas D.
P.S. 9 tacos (I wasn't alone) and a coke: $14.50
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Post #2 - April 9th, 2016, 8:04 amSo Thomas D., is this place still around?Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #3 - April 9th, 2016, 2:59 pmMaybe it's closed Josephine--Yelp says that it closed after a fire in '13, but there's a TripAdvisor review from '15. Then there's a google review in Espanol from 2 months. I'd bet it's still open.
Address: 481 NW New Circle Rd # 8, Lexington, KY 40511
Phone:(859) 293-2383
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Post #4 - April 11th, 2016, 6:05 amThanks for the expert searching, Geo. I appreciate it.Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #5 - April 11th, 2016, 7:13 amYou're certainly welcome Josephine--you've given us all lots of pleasure with your travel reports, so anything I can do to pay back is easy to do!
GeoSooo, you like wine and are looking for something good to read? Maybe *this* will do the trick!
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Post #6 - April 13th, 2016, 4:34 pmSan Pancho has been torn down I believe but close by are three worthy successors. Taqueria San Miguel specializes in tacos and consomme de borrego while El Gran Tako often has a trompo of al pastor outside in good weather. I eat at both frequently and that consomme de borrego is special. Marias Kitchen is outdoor seating only and terrific homestyle Mexican. Close to all three is Indi's for some of the best fried chicken in Kentucky.
Taqueria San Miguel
684 E New Circle
El Gran Tako
340 E New Circle
Indi's
670 N Broadway
Marias Kitchen
895 N Broadway
