Panchos Rooftop Cantina
Leonard · 3088 Google reviewsPanchos Rooftop Cantina — neighborhood mexican in Loop. Expect noise, energy, and a full house. Strong pours and a bartender who takes pride in the work. [$$, patio]
What 1,897 diners keep saying
What 1,897 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Super vivace e Instagrammabile. I drink sono deliziosi e l' atmosfera è coinvolgente”
“If you are looking for the best time ever in downtown Chicago then this is the spot! Great food, amazing drinks, awesome music. Some of the most beautiful servers and bartenders ever! Jajaira is one of the best btw! They even have soft serve margaritas!!!!! A MUST TRY if you are in CHICAGO!”
“Really underrated spot. Came in late on a friday night and the vibe was exactly what we were looking for. We sat on the third floor by the window and the view and lighting was so nice. I was also surprised how fairly priced drinks and food were for being right down town. On top of it all, service was great and our drinks were a nice amount of strong. No complaints. Will be returning. 👍”
“Open rooftop viewing the south loop trains. Very friendly staff, delicious appetizers and drinks. We sat at the bar for the cool art work. Got a spicy marg with vodka.”
“Nice atmosphere and pretty view on library... Could do without the mists over my food and drinks”
“Okay, so we finally tried Pancho’s after seeing the viral soft-serve margaritas all over TikTok! 🍓🍹 First, the location is really nice. It’s downtown in a quieter area, and I appreciated that. They also offer validated parking for $14, so don’t forget to ask your server to validate your ticket! Now for the famous soft-serve margarita…it was good! It tasted more like strawberry ice cream with real strawberry pieces than an actual margarita because I honestly couldn’t taste the alcohol. 😂 Our waitress brought us a complimentary shot of tequila to pour into it, which definitely helped. Just know it melts FAST, so don’t spend too much time taking pictures. 📸 I’d give the soft-serve margarita a 7.5/10. My boyfriend and I paid $32.99 for two (about $16.50 each). It was fun to try once, but next time I’d just order a regular frozen strawberry or mango margarita. As for the food, I’d describe it as American with a Tex-Mex twist, not authentic Mexican food. My boyfriend enjoyed his barbacoa burrito, and my carnitas nachos were really good. My only complaint was that the guacamole and jalapeños were much spicier than I expected, and I would’ve preferred white queso instead of nacho cheese. Our total bill came to about $90. Personally, I don’t think the overall experience was worth that price. I’m glad I went and finally got to try the viral spot, but it’s not somewhere I’m in a rush to go back to. If TikTok influenced you to check it out, I’d say it’s worth trying once for the experience—but I wouldn’t set your expectations too high.”
“The decor was so remarkable! It give such island vibes! Feels almost like you are on a resort. Colorful seating little palm trees and misting fans. The food was very delicious 😋. I ordered the steak fries. The chips and salsa was great as well. The service was pretty good as well. Overall pretty good experience . I highly recommend this rooftop for great weather. They also have tvs so you can watch the games. Will definitely be returning soon.”
“Small establishment on the enclosed rooftop. Downstairs was spacious. Drinks were mediocre for the price, however there was quite a variety.”
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