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Welcome To Panchero's
In fact I, Phil Jonas, Northern California Burrito Analyst, and former University of Michigan Wolverine, have been to Panchero's in Ann Arbor approximately 100 times. Jonah Feld, Lead Burrito Analyst, was fortunate enough to share a few of these trips during a college visit to his good elementary school chum, me.
Why has it taken us this long to present this information? Documentation and record keeping from our earlier burrito eating days are sparse. Pictures and notes of these Panchero's experiences are nowhere to be found. This will constitute a retro review, and one that, for me, invokes significant feelings of nostalgia.
Panchero's was a burrito beacon in my college days, and homage must be paid.
You can find the Panchero's menu here (PDF in new window).
Panchero's was founded in 1992 and currently operates 32 restaurants in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
Monday, April 17, 2006 by Phil.
Comments
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At least as far as I know, any place to get a better burrito in the Metro Detroit area? If you don't love Pancheros then don't bother responding.
Posted by: Adam at August 9, 2006 01:28 PM
Panchero's burrito is the best burrito in the world! A group of co-worhers and i (McKesson Pharmacy Systems) go every fri to close our hectic weeks with a little bit of burrito heaven! Thank Panchero's
Clint Mutha F'n Dorey
Posted by: Clint Mutha F'n Dorey at January 23, 2007 04:35 PM
Upon stumbling onto this site, I was ecstatic. I have been enjoying burritos since I was in middle school. However, when I saw your rankings of Panchero's and Qdoba were the same, I was appalled. Panchero's serves up an amazing meal, the el gordo (not on the menu, by request only) is a true burrito masterpiece. Its massive size and taste are unparralleled, especially by the mediocre Qdoba. I'm shocked that you can ever go back to eating steamed tortillas after having the freshly pressed panchero's edition. However, I'm willing to overlook this travesty because you clearly have a passion for burritos, which I definately appreciate.
Posted by: ELburritoboy at February 3, 2007 07:30 PM
Just like Phil I'm a University of Michigan grad and Pancheros found a special place in my heart. I was known to have frequented the place up to 5 times a week. I also had it multiple times in the same day. A coworker and I used to keep tabs on each other Pancheros intake. I miss Pancheros now that I live in a non-Pancheros state. Oh and it's been at least 4 years since I've tasted a delicious burrito with a cheese quesdilla on the side.
Posted by: Jeff at January 16, 2008 04:00 PM
Pancheros is absolulty the best. we just got one in portage Michagan and i eat there more than anywhere else
Posted by: Robert at March 4, 2008 11:08 AM
Panchero's USED to be the best burrito north of the border. I have fond memories (many of them) of scarfing down their steak burritos during my four years in Iowa City. Sadly, they have changed their burrito format from authentic, unhealthy, and delicious to bland, more health-conscious, and Chipotle-style. They're still good, but they're not the same. For a taste of what Panchero's used to be like, check out La Bamba (at a college campus near you).
If you're in Chicago (where I live now), there are good burritos on every corner, and Panchero's doesn't stack up here. Check out Flash Taco or Taco Burrito House.
Posted by: Geoff at May 7, 2008 03:04 PM
