Pancho Villa Grill

Ordered the Mariachi dish — Grouper and shrimp. However, they gave me two tilapia filets instead of grouper, stating only after I questioned them that they’re ‘out of grouper’. I have a feeling they never actually have it and serve tilapia every time, banking that people won’t know the difference. They did take it back and off the ticket. Shrimp was good but way too salty — same with the ribeye — too salty to finish. Otherwise, exactly what you’d expect out of an average or below Mexican restaurant around here. Server was nice and very kind, though.

Best Mexican food I have ate in a longtime! Great prices and speedy service. Mexican food is one of my all time favorites and I would recommend this spot all day long. We had 2 entrees with wine and it was under $ 25. Will be going back frequently.

We were looking for something other than fast food in the area and happened to find Paco’s. Food was fast and VERY good, as was the service. If in the area and you are looking for a good Mexican meal, don’t miss this one!

This place was absolutely packed in the parking lot, but we were seated right away. Great service — they are extremely attentive and prompt. Food was okay, chips and salsa that they bring you are delicious. I got a quesadilla which was a bit greasy. Overall not bad and definitely worth a stop in!

Placed and order to go and only got half of what I ordered. They really need a Manager here. Not the first time this has happened. But it will be the last.

Parking lot was almost full when we arrived. I was prepared for a wait, but I needed some Mexican food.
We walked in, were immediately seated, and brought chips and salsa. Not a moment later, the server took our drink order, and immediately brought the drinks back (like we were his only table — but the place was busy!). After we placed our order, it seemed like MAYBE 2 minutes passed and our food arrived. Seriously… that fast.
I got some burritos and a tamal, which were all top notch (and a value to come with rice and beans for less than $ 9). My girlfriend got pork tacos, which were so good that I might have to get next time.
Super fast, yummy, and clean. Anytime I’m in the Goodlettsville area, I’ll definitely eat here!

The parking lot was packed when we came here Wednesday night. I was afraid there would be a long wait, but we were say immediately and the place wasn’t super busy.
The menu is pretty large here, which is nice. They even have some stuff that your typical Mexican restaurant doesn’t, like molcajete served with a cactus. I got the tacos al pastor this time, but there are a lot of things I’d like to try.
Wow, the service was really quick. It felt like not 2 minutes had gone by before our entrees came out, really impressed.
The food was okay as was the service. It’s not the best I’ve had, but I would definitely come back and try something different off of their large menu.

Well here I am writing a review on a Mexican food joint. When it comes to this area of food I am very particular about it. Most of the time I won’t comment at all because I don’t like to bash things or people who are trying.
I just sat down and had a wonderful plate of food. this doesn’t happen to me very often when it comes to Mexican food. I’m in Tennessee for crying out loud, who woulda thought. Now don’t get me wrong it’s gringoized a word I like to use in this area. But we have everything to make it right here and the food is fantastic. People are very nice and service was super.
I have driven by this place several times and chuckled to my self yea right. Shame on me! I recommend this place.

I’ve been to Mexican restaurants in multiple countries, and within America I’ve been to them in multiple states and cities. Here is what I’ve found:
Pros: Great service. Excellent personnel. Large drinks. Got the order correct and quick.
Cons: The food was so so bland and what did have flavor tasted more like chili then taco seasoning! What the heck? Do people in Nashville like their food this bland? It was so disappointing.

Enjoyed chicken popeye for lunch. Chicken with cheese and spinach on top. Service was okay.

This is a family favorite! Service has always been great for us. Food has always been good. The prices are reasonable and there is a great atmosphere. They have great lunch specials that are very reasonably priced, as well as great dinner options. They have the best rice and beans. This is our go to Mexican restaurant.

They got the flavor button on Yummy! Tonight I just drove in from Houston, Texas. I had seen many highway miles; and was hungry tired & desiring carbs. This lovely Restraunt was steps away from my hotel. Man, best choice of the night. I ordered off the side menus, a beef Chiluba and a bean burrito. Coming from Texas, I prepared myself for a disappointment in authentic flavor. I was wrong. Bam! Not only great food but warm service in a busy but joyful noise place. It’s loud so just eat and talk later with your dining companion because the food is that good. My amazing spouse had the taco salad that consisted of, guacamole and yummy goodness. Very filling. We are so weary from our all day & night journey but who knew refreshment would come this close. Amen. Please visit this place. Check out the side items and the desserts. (We skipped the rich deserts (fried Icecream & flan) need to instead sleep) I joked, I hope this establishment serves breakfast, because they have got the flavor button right on yummy! Great job & thanks for feeding two weary travelers from Houston.

We were very disappointed. Everything was bland and flavorless.

We where on a road trip on our way back from Tampa about half way we ended up staying the night at a La Quinta just north of Nashville kinda of in the middle of nowhere (sorry Goodlettsville) We still needed to eat and the Lady at the La Quinta said Try Pancho Villa Grill that is located just in front of the hotel. Great call a all Mexican evening hotel and Dinner.
I was shocked by how good this place was, once again sorry Goodlettsville. Excellent guacamole and salsa both had a little spice to them. Chicken nachos, melted cheese grilled chicken basic but excellent and the quality of the chicken was awesome and very tasty. Dinner we had chicken fajita salad served in a fried tortillas bowl, once again the chicken was awesome the bowl was crisp and tasty. We also had steak tacos steak was tender and flavorful another surprise was how good the beans where they where creamy and had a little chicken flavor to them so good.
This place uses quality ingredients and makes some pretty tasty Mexican food and did it all for take out 15 minutes before closing. If Pancho Villa Grill was in Chicago I know I would be a regular. We picked up but the restaurant looks like nice place to dine and has a outdoor patio for nice weather and fun atmosphere inside. Great prices too, if you are on a road trip thru Goodlettsville definitely make a pit stop here.

it will do. the food isnt bad but its kinda standard and boring and could use some love. its las palmas without las palmas shrimp taco salad, thats the only reason i gave las palmas four stars. maybe i could look harder for something special but meh el rey azteca on old hickory blvd is just better

This is not your place if you love Mexican food and seek out the best. This is simply good in a pinch, very quick, extremely mild, Americanized, uneventful and non adventurous.

This joint looks half decent from the outside, at least compared to the other spots around town. The waiter we had was mumbling and not exactly amiable. He is sitting down right now chatting with his friends instead of waiting on customers. Lot more service oriented places around here than this. One reviewer said they are flexible on the menu, well, I saw that and asked for a custom combination plate and he begrudgingly obliged and shot down one option. Now the other waiter is sitting at the table with their friends and texting on his phone. There are at least 6 different tables with customers.
The food was half decent though, not the worst in this area. My friend who lives here recommends Casa Vieja which is in Hendersonville – six exits east, and that place is WAY better. Best in the area and much nicer venue. Better prices even. If my colleague who is married to a Mexican approves, u know it’s good.

My family and I eat there at least once a week. Staff is friendly and eager to please.. . hint, they will prepare a dish anyway you wish if you have ideas of your own about which sauce is better than the original menu choice.
For the plain fare, I prefer the chicken over the ground beef but don’t pass up a chance at the Fajita Pancho Villa with Grilled Chicken, Steak, Shrimp and Chorizo.
My wife prefers the Santa Fe Chicken which is grilled chicken breast topped with cooked onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers and jack cheese.
You know the salsa is hand made fresh every day as there is always a little suspense at our table about it being hot, spicy, or «tomatoey» but it is always good.

OK, lets get something out of the way, my reviews are based on expectations fulfilled in addition to being a standalone review otherwise how would a small indescript place ever hope to compete against a huge budget behemoth, obviously a little side of the highway mexican restaurant is not going to compete with my local Rick Bayless place for exotic mexican dishes or Carnivale for atmosphere but one wouldn’t really expect that from a small town restaurant serving $ 7.95 dinner PLATTERS, would they, that said i always try to make it a point to stop at this place on my FL drive and it has NEVER failed to be delicious and have extremely friendly service from the mexican staff… the Margaritas are well mixed flavorwise and the food is better than any chain restaurant… i usually spend the night at the Motel 6 across the street and wake up and have some delicious Jack in the Box (located next door) in the morning, what could be better… if you’re lucky, maybe the waiter will call you «amigo» too