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Pancho, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC

Pancho

4.8 (481)
$40 and under
Latin American
213 Mair St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350

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2 people
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10:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.facebook.com/panchoballarat/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 481 people are saying

Pancho reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Victoria

    Hot spot

  • Victoria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Victoria

    Lively

  • Victoria

    Most Booked

  • Ballarat

    Best Overall

  • Ballarat

    Best Food

  • Ballarat

    Best Service

  • Ballarat

    Best Ambiance

  • Ballarat

    Best Value

  • Ballarat

    Good for groups

  • Ballarat

    Healthy

  • Ballarat

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ballarat

    Good for special occasions

  • Ballarat

    Lively

  • Ballarat

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pancho in Ballarat offers a "magical atmosphere" with "fantastic service" and "delicious, authentic food." Guests rave about the "vibrant and lively" setting, ideal for sharing diverse Latin American dishes. Notable for accommodating dietary needs, Pancho is cherished for its "amazing cocktails" and consistently delightful experiences.
481 Reviews

  1. Gayle

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Currently on a strict vegetarian challenge but wanted my husband to enjoy his meal also. Pancho made us both very happy! Excellent choices for both of us. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The decor fascinating and the “vibe” lots of fun! Will go again.

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  2. Anjali

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is simply amazing. We’ve been here twice now. Once we just walked in as it was raining and we were desperate for some food. Second time was because the first time was so good. If it’s possible the food was even better the second time around. The decor is amazing and the service is good. Also if you are coeliac or avoiding gluten, most dishes here are GF.

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  3. James

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely mela and cocktails were sensational. Will definitely be back

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  4. Gemma

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything outstanding. Plenty of gluten free options and they were very accommodating for people with dietary requirements.

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  5. Carl

    Victoria5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a spot for dinner with mates, loud energetic with swift excellent service. The food is fantastic and the menu in my opinion is meant for sampling various dishes and sharing. If you want a more intimate type of dinner, head to their other place - Meigas

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  6. Lucie

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cassava chips are tasteless. Fish tacos are one tiny bit of fried fish also tasteless. Would expect fresh, also food served to my table 2 minutes after I ordered?

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  7. Luke

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere and even better food. Will definately be back

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  8. Paul

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and drinks and the staff were great.

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  9. Jon VIP

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Ballarat 10/10 Staff are lovely And the food is delicious

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  10. Brett

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner. Had the “leave it to them” option and it was great. Friendly staff.

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Pancho is rated 4.8 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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213 Mair St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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