Rancho Pancho in Dundee City

Been a couple times now and food is always amazing! A little pricy, but you get a massive portion for what you pay for. Staff are always attentive too — good vibes all round!

Four of us visited on a Saturday lunchtime. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about Rancho Pancho - the dishes we tried were all good quality and were served in generous portions, the ambiance was great as the restaurant was packed and the service was A1. We are sure to return.

Fantastic food, fantastic service and fantastic portions.

Heard a lot about this place, so made the trip from Edinburgh up to Dundee to find out for myself. Was it good? Well, yes it was. Was it fabulous? Not sure. Arrived 5 minutes before opening and instead of being offered the drinks menu and our table, we were asked to go back out into the rain until the full compliment of staff arrived. 5 minutes early!! Once at our table, service was quick and satisfactory. Food was very good, it really was, traditional Mexican options to eat on your own or to share. But the menu did not offer anything that I had not seen before. Cost was a little more than I expected, but I had no problem handing over the cash as it had been a good experience over all.

We had a lovely meal and experience last night having never been before .We are not usually easily impressed but everything was exceptional well done .

If this had not been highly recommended by my daughter in law, who often visits the area, I would never have found this great place. Slightly out of the way and small, but very busy (need to book) we were delighted with all aspects. I honestly think it is the best Mexican I,ve had in UK! It is way beyond TexMex with authentic cooking. We hit the 'specials' and were not disappointed . Well heated (generous on the Jalapenos) and well balanced, my prawn dish was generous in prawns and thoroughly delicious. Good range of drinks including beers, wines and cocktails. Excellent, friendly service. Not dear.

Busy little space, lovely relaxed atmosphere and great food. Different options from the standard Mexican food and it was National Margaritas day so what’s not to love ❤️

Great service and delicious Mexican food. We really enjoyed ourselves. The best thing about this place was the service. The waiting staff were just fab. Tasty food at a reasonable price.

Excellent Food and Service, we were not happy with our table when we arrived but were quickly moved, Portions are very big and cooked to perfection, cheesecake amazing. Staff very friendly and attentive, we will return, Rioja was lovely if a bit price. Thanks to all

Went on a Tuesday night and the food was great . Will deffo visit next time again in Dundee. Good food, nice Pacifico beer and great service (all by bubbly blondes) , all the girls were blonde which was funny.

Didn’t have a booking but they fitted us in - the service was excellent - all the staff were friendly and smiling and very attentive. The food was amazing! Really really tasty and good value for money!! Defo be back!! 😋

What a fantastic find. We found the restaurant quickly filling up and the atmosphere was ambience made for a superb evening. The staff were exceptional, professional, friendly and polite. Then there was the food and cocktails. Both absolutely delicious. What more can I say. We will definitely be back. 🤩

No frills food but everything was delicious! Jalapeño poppers were a personal favourite. The beef quesadillas were huge and the beef was really great quality. Fajitas were good and the desserts (toffee sundae and sticky toffee) were also a hit. Reasonably priced and good ambiance. Will definitely visit again when in Dundee.

I ate in this restaurant during the week when visiting Dundee for work with several colleagues and did so on the recommendation of the hotel where we were staying. The restaurant is small but mighty, there is a cool vibe to it and I am glad we booked because even in the dead of winter during the bleakest week in January, the place was still busy. The decor is quirky and in keeping with it being a Mexican eatery. We were met at the door by a friendly and efficient member of staff who sat us quickly, leaving us to peruse the menu. Drink orders were taken in a timeous manner and when ready to order our food we were asked if any member of our party had any dietary requirements or allergies. Good to note for those of you with food intolerances. I had margarita chicken which was delicious and well presented. Other members of the group had fajitas and I couldn’t help but feel a little jealous when I saw them as they looked incredible when they arrived. I am reliably informed that they tasted as good as they looked. Our server checked on us a couple of times to ensure our food was to our liking and that we didn’t run out of drink. The service was friendly and efficient. Just the right amount interaction and check backs. I’d absolutely eat at this restaurant again and would recommend to anyone visiting Dundee. In a city that often gets a hard time for its lack of places to eat out, look no further than this gem.

We arrived here at 5,30pm and were greeted warmly and so nicely. The restaurant was full even so early and the temperature was very cosy indeed. Service was impeccable as was all of our food (a party of 6) I had the stir fry to start and the Salmon to follow and all were sublime with wonderful presentation. To drink we all had a mix of cocktails and I had a beautiful strawberry mojito. We simply loved our visit here and it is great to see a restaurant doing so well and offering such a high quality of food and service. Simply brilliant.

Initially booked table online for 6pm got a phone call straight away to say they needed table back for 7 at latest, which we were fine about as taking a baby with us. We never usually take long with dinner but for the waitress keep coming over and asking if we had finished yet was unnecessary. Food was ok. Went rant about it to anyone. Quesadilla was the best part rice and chips bland. Price was probs the best part felt it was reasonably priced. Wouldn’t recommend for anyone to take kids with them. Felt like having our daughter there was an inconvenience to them. Staff lacked people skills completely!

Went here with family, we all ordered different items off of the menu yet all had very similar tasting sauces in our dishes. Overall the menu isn't very comprehensive, which is reasonable however it would be nice to see some more traditional and interesting dishes. Music was very mis matched to the decor. The staff were very friendly and attentive, overall a lovely meal would go again, just wish there was more variety.

Service was nice and the food was all ok - just very cold . This could be down to where we were seated. We would visit again though

Love this place. Food has never let us down. Service is spot on. The only let down, and it's only a small one, is it was a bit on the chilly side. Heating could have been a little bit warmer. Would recommend this restaurant.

Amazing food, great cocktails and great service as usual. We were a table of 12 for a 21st birthday celebration, and we had an excellent time. I can't find fault with Rancho Pancho - always happy to recommend.

One of my favourite meals out of the year. Unfortunately when we arrived (after booking and calling to confirm shortly before) we were told we needed to wait 15 minutes for our table. Not a major issue as we popped over the road for a pint. We returned after 15 minutes and were told our booking didn't exist despite having three conversations about it. We were asked to wait another 15 minutes and they told us they'd get us in anywhere they could. It was wall to wall heaving and the young girl serving seemed sincere so we gave it a chance. So glad we did! The enchiladas were up there with the best I've had and the young girl who waited our table was fantastic (I didn't get her name but she could've only been 16/17) It seemed as though she'd been dropped in the mire by somebody and we could have quite easily chewed her ear off but she made the evening memorable. Hats off to the chef and our waitress - shame on the person who supposedly confirmed our booking three times and then left this fantastic young waitress to pick up the pieces. Still, food was top notch.

Sorry no photos, went here tonight, had a few margaritas each, chicken and chorizo tacos, hot wings, mochiacian beef and the Pacifico cerveza it came to £70. The food was absolutely fantastic, great service and really nice place. The same experience wouldn’t be under £100 in Edinburgh. We loved it

Excellent food and service. The Fajitas and the Beef Michoacan were our choice and could not have chosen better. Would certainly recommend this to anybody looking for a value for money meal out.

First time dining in here on Wednesday night due to the storm and being unable to get back to Aberdeen with road closures. Myself and my husband came in without a reservation and still got a table when the restaurant was packed. Food and service was impeccable. Kyle and Mya really cheered us up after our day. Chicken margarita was amazing! The best part of our evening however was the dessert cocktails. A must if you visit! We will be back down soon!

Food excellent,staff Friendly and efficient

Good food and genuine nice service

A small restaurant. Packed full of people. The food was great, with excellent service and a brilliant atmosphere. Could do with a coat hanger. Everyone had jackets hanging over the back of their seat, hence making the space even smaller. Feels like a Mexican cantina.

Nice interior and vibe. Good Mexican food. This place is often full so booking is recommended especially for weekend.

Walk in on a Sunday, happily we were found a table. Food excellent, reasonable prices, reckon they were the best nachos I've had. All round, greet meal, atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

This was the best Mexican food I have ever had! The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. We loved the Dennis the Menace cocktails. We all can’t wait to go back!!

Excellent food, and I love the decor and vibe!

My first time I have ever felt compelled to write a review but our time here on Sunday evening was so wonderful I had to let people know. We had a lovely weekend in Dundee and were recommended this restaurant by our hotel. All in...

Very busy place, book before you go as its seems to be very popular and as we found out it's not surprising. The staff are very attentive ,the food was amazing, nice portion size and very reasonably priced in comparison to Glasgow or Edinburgh. This place is well worth a visit.

Great staff and food not too bad either.

First time visit as we got a voucher for the premises. From start to finish the experience was superb. Excellent service from every member of staff. The food was absolutely amazing. A lovely touch is a bottle of water provided on the table. Will definitely...

This restaurant was amazing . The staff were lovely and found us a table as we had not booked. I had the enchiladas which were the best I have tasted. My friend had the fajita which she loved. Good value and would recommend a visit...

Absolutely great place to go, it is lively, has great service and excellent Mexican food.

Great food and service. Well worth a visit

Just back from having a fantastic meal here. It was recommended to us so we hopped on a bus from St Andrews to give it a try. The staff were very friendly and our waitress Abbie who has not been in the job long, was...

Came here last night for dinner as a table of 15. Service and atmosphere were both good. The food was good however there was no vegan cheese or sour cream substitute. Phoned up prior and was told this wasn’t possible. Im sorry but it’s 2023, it’s not hard to provide this. As a table of 15 we’re not given enough table space and the folks on either end felt it was very cramped. Hopefully these kind of issues will be taken on board for future clientele.

Excellent Mexican restaurant in Dundee. Good menu, vegetarian choices, excellent salmon. Slightly on the pricier side. Dinner only.

Boom Guys , Keep doing what you are doing ! There's a reason it's so busy on a weekday! Food was fabulous ,and you certainly know how to make a good cocktail! 🥂

After not being able to have a meal here last year, while in Dundee for a Seminar, I booked a table in advance. The restaurant is small, there was a nice ambience, lots of lovely pictures on the walls, Staff very friendly and pleasant............the food did not disappoint, my Chicken Quesadilla was amazing, I know what I will be ordering the next time I am in Dundee, my Colleague said her Chilli was amazing. Keep up the good work.

Stumbled across this retaurant at 5.30, and were lucky to get a table! Very popular and no wonder. Excellent food, decent portions, friendly service. Will return when next in Dundee!

Went on a Saturday night which is rather busy and had a great time. The fajitas are very tasty with the chicken, onions and peppers cooked perfectly but they could be a bit more spicy. The cocktails are also really good and the atmosphere is fun with the music and decorations.

Fab wee restaurant. Delicious food and fabulous service. Staff incredibly polite and attentive. Such a busy place at times and big respect to the waiting staff and chefs for all their hard work.

We were lucky to get a booking in this busy restaurant and it did not disappoint. The staff were welcoming and the food was plentiful and excellent. The restaurant was colouful and busy with a real buzz.

Great food, reasonably priced. Excellent service from all the staff which was really commendable. Will definitely return

We visited on Friday for the 2nd time and again simply loved our time here. Food is amazing with lovely fresh flavours. Cocktail list is very large and our party tried a few and they were delicious. Service is spot on as it was the...

My husband and I were down in Dundee for the weekend and were recommended to visit Rancho Pancho. Didn’t not disappoint! Our severs - Darci and Mia - were very attentive which was lovely. Real team work within this small restaurant which is lovely to...

Haven’t been here in a few years and had high hopes. Unfortunately the portions have changed considerably. The cocktails are now served in glasses half the size for the same price. The food used to come with a good few lovely additions for example the...

This restaurant was recommended to us by the hotel we were staying at. It's a lovely place and the food is amazing. Best mexican we have been to.

Food was lovely really enjoyed it. Although too much food as I couldn't eat it all. Definitely coming back as there's so much more I'd like to try

Lovely little Mexican just on the edge of the city. A good selection of all of the classic Mexican dishes as well as a few specials and a decent selection of cocktails. It's quite small, so worth booking. But good enough that we went twice in a short weekend break to the city. Amongst the best service that I've experienced anywhere in the world!

Unfortunately very average food. Didn't feel authentically Mexican somehow. Quesidillas were particularly disappointing with a ridiculous amount of cheese!

Chilled amazing food, i will return and would recommend

One of many great experiences at Rancho Pancho. My partner and I were seated immediately upon arrival even though the restaurant was packed (on a Wednesday evening!) - we did have a reservation and would recommend booking a table ahead of time if you plan to dine here as it's usually very busy. I had the nachos to start and the chicken enchiladas for my main, all washed down with a few bottles of Pacifico Clara. The food was fantastic as always, with generous portion sizes at very reasonable prices. I was stuffed and couldn't handle a dessert, although my partner had the churros and thoroughly enjoyed them. Service was quick and the staff were all lovely and attentive. Already looking forward to our next visit.

First time visiting since living in Dundee 6 years ago. Still as fantastic as we remember it, chilli potato skins, chicken/chorizo stir fry, fajitas and margarita chicken all top notch. Also first time visiting since my wife was diagnosed as a coeliac, staff were very...

American review. This is not typical American-Mexican food. No chips and salsa at the beginning, and dishes were very tomato based. Got the chicken/chorizo tacos, beef verde (not any green sauce, it was a tomato sauce steak), and beef verde burrito. Came out with tiny...

Well, we can honestly say these 4 girls have got this place down to a T! Maya and her team are fast, friendly, and efficient at what they do. Honestly, I haven't seen a team serve so well and clear tables at lightning speed in...

Amazing food, nice clean place, well decorated and very helpful and friendly staff. really well run establishment

Have to say was disappointed with the meal, was pretty bland, the salad was out of a packet and I know this as when we were eating a delivery was happening beside our table which was also disappointing as we are also paying for the experience, we left rancho poncho feeling underwhelmed, sorry guys better effort needed

Absolutely beautiful little restaurant in Dundee. We adore Mexican food and this was simply delicious from start to finish. We highly recommend booking as the place was packed. We had a wide variety from the menu including the chocolate enchiladas, steak fajitas and our sons...

Unfortunately we didn't have the best experience here. I used the website to try to book a table and received a response 4 hours later declining the booking (which the website said might be a possibility). I then called and was able to make a booking for later than we had hoped. When we showed up at the time we had reserved, we had to wait in the doorway for 15 minutes as there were no tables free. Other customers who had booked at the same time as us ended up waiting longer than we did too. It seemed like something had gone a bit wrong with the way they organised bookings. We also informed them of an allergy my partner had, which they took note of and said they didn't think his dish contained it. However, the dish arrived with that item in it. Luckily we managed to spot it before he ate it and had a reaction. All in all, not the best first experience to have of this restaurant. I can see from the other positive reviews they might just have been having an off night though.

We dined here on Saturday evening, had a booking for 8pm but we were sat at 8:05pm. No complaints there as restaurant was packed out and we were made away at the door it would be around a 5 minute wait. Sign of a good...

Had a booking for 8.00pm today. Arrived about 2 minutes to 8.00. Told no table available, could not give any time as to when table would be available, so we walked away. This is the 3rd time in a short period of time where we...

Ok Mexican with friendly staff and a nice clean restaurant however the food is definitely not on par with other Mexicans I've eaten at around the UK. I asked for it to be hot with chillis etc and it was mild to say the least, the enchiladas were bland, the chilli's were inert and they only tasted of chicken, the sauce was way too creamy aswel which is a first for me.The wedges looked like they came from Iceland and I was left underwhelmed! Usually I get an explosion of various flavours and a kick of spice but unfortunately this had none of it. Didn't hate it but won't be rushing back anytime soon !

Lovely food and atmosphere, but it took far too long to bring us our food

Great food, great place and fantastic service. Lots to choose from and drinks good too. Mia served us, she was young and very friendly, professional and knew every aspect of the menu, such a pleasure to dine here. We will be back and would highly recommend this place. 🇲🇽

We went out for my wives birthday dinner and it was brilliant! We require a wheelchair accessible entrance which is using not their main door but the second door, and when calling to book they told us that they were having an issue with the...

Cracking little Mexican in centre of Dundee. Booked a table of 4 for 8pm but was so busy wasn't seated until 8.15. Apart from that, no complaints. Service and food were excellent. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks served up. Really busy time as well,...

Lovely evening, staff very friendly & informative, food delicious & after dinner cocktail fantastic end to meal

This place is an absolute gem. The staff are friendly and very attentive and the food is to die for - the chilli is the best you'll ever have I promise you. It was busy when we went at 7pm so you'd be wise to book.

Phone call: "Hello, do you have an allergen list at your restaurant please, as my son has a fatal nut allergy?" Reply: "No" - hangs up

Food was delicious, generous portions and staff were attentive. Popular restaurant we were lucky to get a table as the restaurant opened 😀

Rancho Pancho was recommended to us by a mexican friend. The food is great. We can recommend trying the mole poblano - a chocolate chilli sauce that is much better than it sounds. The cocktails are expensive but good. The place is quite small and gets packed really easily so booking ahead is recommended, especially on a Friday night. Rancho Pancho is definitely a favourite of ours and even though we’ve sadly moved away by now, we do still try to get a table when we go on a wee trip to Dundee.

Great all round experience, waiting staff were patient and very pleasant.

We were lucky to get a table without booking on a Monday night, it is obviously a very popular restaurant. The food is fantastic, my only gripe is there aren’t enough tortillas for the fajitas because the amount of chicken you get is more than...

Busy busy and full of fabulous food and staff!

Was here after a busy day at uni with some friends, and before starting a conference. The food was so good. It's definitely one of the best Mexican style restaurants I've been to in a long time. The atmosphere was great, and the service team was lovely. I'm not local to Dundee, but I'll definitely be making a point of coming back 😁

The food at Nacho Pancho Dundee is superb and tasty, and considerably affordable. The staff are courteous and friendly. Food was served professionally. This restaurant is also close to the Dundee Museum; after Lunch or Supper, you can take a walk and enjoy the seaside and the beautiful environment. Packing here is charged, so ensure you pay your parking ticket to avoid penalty.

Can’t wait to come back, the food was amazing, the staff were brilliant. This was my first time visiting but one of my friends had been before and he strongly recommended this place. From the very moment we walked in the door this experience was...

Myself and my partner have been coming here for years and it’s always been outstanding! We were there last week and it was tasty but very different from years of precious visits. Must be a new chef or possibly an off night but even presentation...

Was a lovely authentic cozy restaurant with bright warm colours. The food was outstanding with minimal waiting. The cocktails were delicious and the staff were lovely and very accomodating!

We had booked here last month as on previous times could not get a table,it was well worth the wait as the food we had was outstanding very well presented and staff were excellent would go back next time in Dundee but pre book.

Had the enchiladas with mole sauce - have never tried mole before and the color does look lighter compared to the ones online but it tasted nice. It was sweet and rich that paired well with the enchiladas. Generous portion size. My friend has the tacos - the shell was soggy when we were served it, but the overall dish was bursting with flavor. Different textures in the dish. The rice (served as a side) however tasted stale. Would love to go back someday to try their weekend brunch menu

Very busy small restaurant so book ahead. Great value for money on the lunchtime menu. Food was tasty. It is only the lunchtime menu on during these hours which isn’t clear on their website, so will return to try the a la carte menu on...

Very atmospheric the staff were hard working helpful first time had Mexican Food was excellent maybe it was just a bit to dark the place but maybe there is a reason for that.

This evening me and my husband dined at this restaurant, and I have to say that I had an absolutely wonderful experience! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was warm and welcoming, and our meal was nothing short of fantastic. But what truly...

Was here today and as always it was brilliant. Food is always amazing and full of flavour. Also want to give a good review on our waitress Mia. She was super busy and rushed off her feet but she always made sure we were ok...

Delicious Mexican food, big portions. The place was busy, but staff were attentive and never felt rushed. We were a party of 6, and most chose different meal options, all were great.

I have never left this place disappointed. The enchiladas were amazing and staff are 1st class!

One of my favourite places to eat, we visit Rancho Pancho a handful of times every year, and everytime it does not disappoint! Small amount of seats so be sure to book in advance, it's definitely worth the trip!

Visited last night, Saturday, and this place has a great buzz, great staff (special thanks to Nicole for looking after us excellently) the food is amazing, will definitely be back, Raymond

So walk on at a half 5 sitting shown to table and server was fine however order she never took order for till 5:55. Finished our starters and mains ordered a couple of more drinks. She then took our plates, asked us if there anything else, my partner then tried to get the dessert menu and was then greeted with 'actually we need the table back!'. At no point were we made aware of this. This is shocking service and poor table management. Will no be going back.

1st time visit and will definitely be back. Food lovely and fresh, friendly staff

Staff were very friendly, The food was excellent. The restaurant was busy midweek which is a sign of a good food.

My first ever review on Tripadvisor and wow what a great and value for money lunch we had 3 courses cost about £14 and the quality of food and service was simply out of this world Mia and Lola looked after us so so well...

Wasn't planning on eating here tonight but wow so impressed. Excellent food - Super tasty. Cocktails were spot on. Music was soooooo good. Atmosphere - cosy and comfortable. Lovely lighting. Service was amazing - so attentive. Can't fault this place. Impressed indeed.

First visit here in many years and wasn't disappointed! Menu is very extensive and has many authentic Mexican dishes. Portions are very generous and staff are very attentive. We came on a Sunday and it was very busy. Also the 80's music they had playing...