Panchos Mexican Restaurant

05/08/2026

Thank you to The South African for this piece on their website.

One of Cape Town's best-known Mexican restaurants is turning the page after more than four decades in Observatory.

01/08/2026

Welcome to the New Pancho's. A sneak preview of our new restaurant in Pinelands. We cannot wait to see you for our opening next week!

27/07/2026

We are so excited. Only 8 more days until we open! Our website is open and you can now make your reservation.

24/07/2026

We are so excited to say that we are almost ready for you!!! Just a few final touches. Our newsletter with our updates will go out early next week! We can't wait to see you all again.

If you haven't subscribed yet, please visit our home page so that we can update you. https://www.panchos.capetown

Richard & Johnny

25/05/2026

After 41 years in Observatory… Panchos is turning the page. 🌮❤️

Our little Mexican restaurant on Lower Main Road has seen first dates, birthdays, tequila-fuelled celebrations, student dinners, family traditions, and probably a few questionable decisions after margarita number three.

Following the sale of the building, Pancho's will officially serve its final meals in Observatory on 13 June 2026 before relocating to a new home in Cape Town.

Before we pack up the chilli sauce and sombreros, we’d love for you to come visit us one last time in Obs, share your memories, post your favourite old photos, and celebrate 41 incredible years with us.

More details about our new home will be shared soon. 👀
Thank you, Cape Town. Thank you, Observatory.
And thank you for keeping Panchos alive since 1985.

16/12/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and wonderful Festive season. We will be closing from 21 December and reopen on 6 January 2026.

Be safe. Be kind. Stay wonderful.
Jonny & Richard

01/07/2025

Join us during these cold winter months for a warm welcome. Have you tried our Mexican Soup, or as they call it "Sopas Aguada". See you tomorrow 😋

28/05/2025

Join us again. Exciting times!!!

Join us every Tuesday to Thursday during May & June 2025 for 25% discount on Nachos • Quesadillas • Chilli Poppers Margaritas • Beers on Tap Make a booking Menu Reservations You can now book your table online. Simply use