Taqueria Pancho Villa

About

Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 7 N Essex St, Dover, NJ 7801

Phone: (973) 361-4003

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
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    Good For
    Lunch
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Divey, Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes

Reviews

  • Sarah M.

    star star star star star 7 June 2026

    I love love LOVE this place.  Authentic tacos you can dress yourself.  Fresh fresh and more fresh! Super inexpensive.  Friendly staff, fast service and cute decor.  Definitely my favorite secret spot!

  • Brandon F.

    star star star star star_border 5 June 2026

    I love the chorizo and al pastor tacos. They are SO juicy and flavorful. I really like how you get to choose how much toppings to put on your tacos. I always load up on onions, cilantro and lime juice. I usually get the 5 tacos for $9.50

    Also, I like how when you order takeout, they really load you up on everything you could need from the toppings bar, including all the three of the salsas.

    Staff is friendly. The chairs and tables are a bit awkwardly configured though. The leg of the table is so huge, it kind of gets in the way of sitting, so you have to sit weirdly.

    All in all, one of my favorite taco spots in the area!

  • Art J.

    star star star star_border star_border 29 May 2026

    I went here on a Sunday at around 7 pm with a local Mexican friend who lives in town and eats here regularly. I ordered what my friend ordered the 5 tacos with pork on homemade tortillas which were soft corn tortillas, the plate cost $9.50.
    The tortillas are about 3 to 4 inches round and the amount of meat portion that they put on each tortilla is on the light side, it's a bit overpriced for 2 tablespoon worth of meat on a tortilla, not good value, for the amount of meat you don't get.

    Service was fast, basic and the place was clean.

    They have a side toppings bar where you can add whatever toppings you want to your meal, included were 3 types of sauces (hot, med and mild), 3 different variety of salsa, beans, limes, cilantro and chopped onions.

    The food overall was fresh, clean tasting with authentic flavors.

    I also ordered the tamales for $2.50 it was ok when you add items from the toppings bar to it.

    It's cash only, I am not sure if they charge sales tax or not. Btw it's BYOB.

  • Christin R.

    star star star star star 22 May 2026

    Very authentic! I love that there is a toppings bar and they allow you to put whatever you want on top of your taco order. Most places don't do this. I always get the beef tongue tacos! They also have delicious soups and tamales!

  • Sk I.

    star star star star star 14 May 2026

    What's not to like....I mean love.  Everything was fresh, amazing colors and flavors.  Tacos were in point.  Do yourself a favor.... Come here.

    Pico was excellent

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