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Pancho, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC

Pancho

4.8
4.8
449 Reviews
$40 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
A standout intimate Latin American eatery situated on a bustling dining corridor in regional Victoria, focusing on dishing up some of the best Central and South American flavours this side of the globe.
The Pancho experience was created to be fun, exciting and accessible for all. Coupled with friendly and personal service and lively atmosphere your dining experience will take you on a journey to discover some of the best Latin American Eats.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 5309 3070
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 449 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Victoria

    Hot spot

  • Ballarat

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pancho in Ballarat is celebrated for its "exceptional Latin American flavors," "amazing food," and "outstanding service." The vibrant atmosphere and "incredible vibe" enhance the dining experience. While a few service hiccups and noise levels are noted, the restaurant's dedication to quality food, "fantastic cocktails," and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

449 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You just can't go wrong with this place. The service is great and the food is to die for. And the cocktails! Don't bother with a glass, just get a jug!

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  2. Lara jean

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a fan of pancho and its food, which is delicious but on Saturday they said we can’t sit you at 8 for your booking, cause we let walkins have your table… which I was like hang on … what???so we were seated at 825 waiting outside in the heat. Nothing complimentary to say sorry and when I asked about the alcohol of a certain cocktail, she couldn’t tell me what the alcohol was… bit of a mess service wise.

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  3. Helen

    Melbourne

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, cocktails and wonderful service. Highly recommend.

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  4. Alanis

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the staff were awesome, and epic find!

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  5. Roberto

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and perfect latinamerican flavours. I am a regular client of this place and it never dissapoints. Cocktails are the best in town. Staff and owner are super friendly and they are always paying attention to details ensuring their customers have everything what they need.

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  6. Chrisitne

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down one of the best Latin American restaurants we have been to. Every dish was exceptional and the service was fantastic.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Pancho. The food was as amazing as ever— can not express how good the ceviche is. Everything is fresh, tasty, and perfect. The passionfruit margaritas are hard to go by. The wait staff was spot-on too, fast and always friendly. It’s a solid choice when you're in the mood for great, delicious food and yummy drinks. Definitely recommend it!

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  8. Karla

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a great experience dining at Pancho. Whilst the majority of the menu is gluten free, unfortunately some items are cooked in a shared fryer so are not coeliac safe. It would be amazing if this could change. Otherwise, love the venue, atmosphere, cocktails and food.

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  9. Cate

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure. Food and atmosphere always enjoyable.

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  10. Claire

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and staff were friendly and helpful.

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FAQs

Pancho is rated 4.8 stars by 449 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Pancho

213 Mair St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350

Additional information

  • Area
    Ballarat
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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