Al Pancho's Mexican Restaurant

Al Pancho's has been my favorite Mexican restaurant since we moved to Alpine. This a cute little place, plenty of seating inside and has an outdoor dining patio. The staff is very friendly and professional and the food is super yummy. They have been in business since we moved to Alpine in 2003 and I'm sure it was here long before us. It feels like a family run restaurant complete with the great service and tasty offerings only a labor of love a family could provide. So, if you're looking to dine at one of many Mexican restaurants we enjoy here in Alpine, this one tops my list, hands down!Our others in the same category are all excellent but this one is MY favorite

Back again for my chile verde wet burrito & the beef flautas combo plate. This restaurant is very consistent on their seasoning. The chips and salsa are always great. This visit was no exception. I will be a customer for life. Great service as usual.

I just moved into the neighbor and had to try. The chips and salsa are to die for! I ordered 2 fish tacos and they were delicious. My friend had the chicken quesadilla and I swear that thing could have fed 4 people, haha!

I wanted to love it, went in so excited, we live in alpine and our options are limited. The original server was nice, polite, helped us navigate the menu, answered all our questions We ordered a carne asada plate, carnitas plate and a molcajete. The molcajete was huge, I had asked for a small one, which she said OK, but ended up bringing me the full size. The chicken was off tasting, the fried cheese was good (not great), the overall flavor was not appealing. The carne asada came out 2nd - it was so fatty you couldn't chew through the meat - good flavor, a ton of fat.The carnitas - I could smell them from the kitchen and it wasn't good - she brought them out and something just wasn't right - the smell was off. I took a small bite they were sour and rotten- called the waitress back over and she literally said "I'm sorry we served you the wing batch, those were meant for the trash". Now we don't want to eat anything - I don't trust them, I'm certain we are going to get sick from what we did eat. I asked the server if we can please just pay for our sodas we don't want any of the food we just want to go. She said "I will take off the carnitas, you need to pay the rest of your bill". My husband does not like confrontation so I conceded and paid it.Every time I drive by there, I want to scream out the window they served me rotten food, be careful, it might happen to you too. We won't go back - I hope no one else experiences what we experienced

Few parking spots in the front on Alpine Blvd. some outdoor seating and plenty in indoor seating as well. Small bar near the font with a TV with sports on it. Once inside staff will greet you quickly and are very welcoming. Staff is so nice, sweet and accommodating. Seem to be doing plenty of pickup and take out. Food is good and consistent. Food comes out in a decent time. Food is decently priced for the size. I left a larger then normal tip for the quality of service. Loved the friendly accommodating attitude towards my family. Thank you for having us, will be back for more.

My only regret is that I can't give it 6 stars! There are over 5000 Mexican restaurants in San Diego County and this one must certainly be near the top. Authentic, terrific service, and oh my...the food! I was stunned at how the Carne asada just melts in your mouth. Great effort put into presenting a nice plate. Well worth the drive to Alpine. We drive 40 miles round trip to enjoy this wonderful food, service and atmosphere. You should too.

Good food, great service. Salsa and chips good. Fish tacos good, cheese enchiladas good, Rice and beans. Overall good experience. Will return again.

The waitress Drew is the best waitress ever and has the most amazing service I've ever seen! also love the flan and churros!

We have eaten here many times but never ordered the molcajete for 2. Fantastic! Shrimp, Pollo, Carne, avocado, nopales, rice, beans, quacamole on the side and tortillas. Great price, too!

Always delicious food! Highly recommend coming here. The food is so authentic and tasty!