Panchos Mexican Taqueria at Mid Valley: Restaurant Review

Dónde está la taqueria? Opening this week in Mid Valley, Panchos claims it serves the city’s tastiest tacos, burritos & quesadillas; there are a couple of other contenders in KL for that crown, but fortunately, this isn’t entirely an empty boast – Panchos’ food harbours lively, full-bodied flavours that linger in the memory, mirroring its founders’ confidence.

Soft Flour Tortillas or Crispy Shell Corn Versions

Panchos does justice to the fundamentals of a taco shop – customers can choose from soft flour tortillas or crispy shell corn versions, filled with one of the following five – smoky chipotle slow-roasted pulled beef, slow-braised sweet-sticky beef brisket, flame-grilled herb chicken, picante chilli chicken or pan-fried fish – plus pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, cheese & lime. Convincingly textured, with an unmistakable vitality in taste that’s a testament to Panchos’ kitchen-produced marinades & fillings, which reputedly include pinto beans from Mexico, made-from-scratch salsa & market-fresh tomatoes, cilantro & onions.

Burritos

Panchos’ burritos are possibly even more enjoyable; have ’em rolled in a warm, whole-wheat tortilla or in a cardboard ‘bowl’ without the tortilla; either is hearty enough for a filling meal at RM16.90. While Mexican food has its admirers in KL, it still boasts more of a cult following than true mass appeal; Panchos’ accessibility – extending to its easy-to-like flavours, its fair prices & convenient venue near the GSC multiplex’s ticketing counter – could play a part in promoting a Mexican food wave.

Nachos and Quesadillas

Nachos (RM18.90) & quesadillas (RM14.90) are available too, though these may not stand out as much as the tacos & the burritos. Order a beef filling if you like prefer robust dynamics & heftier dimensions, & add extra guacamole (the rendition here is juicy rather than creamy, with a raw zing & rich zest). Trivia: Panchos is founded by KL-based couple Thomas & Jennifer, who’ll be familiar to folks who’ve patronised their previous project, a private kitchen called Jumak Dining. Thomas is Korean, but his gastronomic influences are genuinely global, having spent years continent-hopping through Mexico, the UK & Australia.

One more tip: Don’t overlook the sauce counter, not noticeably tucked beside the slushie machine, where customers can choose hot seasonings & sliced jalapeno peppers to spice up their meal. The extra heat is worthwhile & can be enjoyably washed down with a bottle of Jarritos – refreshing Mexican soft drinks in fruit flavours like grapefruit, pineapple or tamarind.

Location and Contact Details

Panchos Mexican Taqueria

Level 3 Mezzanine, Mid Valley Megamall

Tel: +60125031014

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See Also: 8 Places for Mexican Food in KL and Selangor