Pancho's Rooftop Cantina

Same spot as Plymouth just a rebrand! Love the rooftop vibe. The service was also great and super quick with bringing food out! This michelada is by far the best I have had in Chicago. Sooo good and great portions. I would skip the ceviche, a little too fishy. The star of the show is their wings. These are actually sooooo good. Perfectly cooked. The mango habernero sauce is perfect and not too hot. I need a bottle to take home!!**they do include gratuity and they are very sneaky about it.

I went to Pancho's for the first time for a friends birthday celebration. Based off the prior reviews I was unsure about how the experience would be. It wasn't very good. For starters, when I walked in the elevator to the restaurant was broken. You had to walk 4-5 long flights of stairs to get to the top. I could only imagine how disappointed I would have been if someone in my party had a disability and couldn't get up the stairs?! Once you get to the top you legit enter in the side of the kitchen with food out- doesn't seem the cleanest. I was a bit early and they didn't mind seating me while I waited for the rest of my party. The decor is bright and fun, however some of the rooftop views are just okay. We were next to this big empty parking lot that had trash in it. It's an eye sore. They also don't give you free chips and salsa- they cost money. Really?! I ended up ordering a frozen strawberry margarita, which tasted okay. It was super sweet and a little watery- not strong at all. The menu lacks a lot of descriptions. I decided to order panchos nachos since we didn't get chips- it had jalapenos listed but nothing else spicy. When it arrived it tasted way hotter than expected (spicy wise because the dish arrived luke warm). It had this green salsa on it in addition to the chicken rub which I didn't like. They hardly put any toppings on it and the chips were stale. It was mainly chicken stacked on top. So disappointed! My party also had other issues with the food. Our waitress was very nice and tried to be helpful, but that was kind of the only positive about the experience. The music was also super loud, which didn't bother me at all, but its a younger vibe. I wouldn't come back here or recommend this to anyone. Overall experience 2/5.

Back for my second visit and the place was pretty packed for a Wednesday evening. The food was still good but the margaritas were not. My second margarita was clear and tasted like ice water. Also, the music was WAY too loud. Also still the ugly view of the roof of the parking garage.And I HATE those stupid water misters that blow back on you in the breeze while you're eating. Not sure I'll bother to come back.

I had the carne asada fries, nice portion and pretty tasty. The service was okay we had to repeatedly ask for napkins and a beverage because our waitress kept forgetting. The ambiance is great for happy hour, meeting up with friends (rooftop) it can be a loud. I will return for appetizers and drinks. The elevator is extremely slow and hot (lol). The neighborhood can be a little sketchy in the evening maybe having a security guard downstairs in the evening would be helpful.

Went for happy hour yesterday and had the best time! We loved the rooftop and the drink and food deals were fantastic. Service was good, although the place was super busy. Music was loud but perfect for the vibe of the place. The salsa was amazing and served warm, which I loved. The guac could've used a bit more lime, but overall was great. Definitely a cute spot to check out during the week for happy hour, and I'm pretty sure I'll be here again very soon!

I never came here previously but this little rooftop bar is fun. On a weeknight it was packed with people (multiple groups were celebrating birthdays). The music was loud, service was efficient and the food was decent. A fun post-work spot for a good time!

The re-brand this place needed! What a fun atmosphere and restaurant. It's perfect for a happy hour with coworkers or friends, or affordable drinks and food with whoever you're with. Their pulled chicken nachos and carne asada fries were to die for. I loved all their drinks - I recommend the Mexican mule, frozen margs, or margs on the rocks. I especially liked their mango and strawberry margaritas. The bathrooms are downstairs so you have to go down 1-2 flights of stairs to access their 2-stall bathroom. Our servers were soooo awesome and personable. I'd totally come here again if I'm looking for a happy hour in the loop!

Place is just ok. Rooftop bar is kind of cool. . Music way too loud, service was slow, and the nachos are dogsh!t. I wouldn't go back.

5 stars! I loved this place so much! The music and the ambience was a vibe. The food and drinks was excellent!

Super fun place to have drinks and chill. Mojitos are super good would definitely come back again!