Do you want to know a great rule of thumb for finding a delicious restaurant? The older and more worn the sign and exterior, the better chance you have of finding an establishment that has stood the test of time. One of these tried and true places that we cannot say enough good things about is Colorado’s own Pobre Pancho’s, which has been family-owned since the 1960s:
Located in Fort Collins, Pobre Pancho’s is a 50+ year tradition whose motto is “We serve food fast, but not fast food.”
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Founded in 1969, Pobre Pancho’s was the brainchild of Frank and Mary Perez, who have stepped back in recent years (with their granddaughter currently managing the restaurant), but still assist in the restaurant’s day-to-day.
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Featuring some of Frank’s mother’s old recipes, Pobre Pancho’s has earned a reputation around northern Colorado as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the region. That begins with their mouthwatering chili con carne and Menudo.
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Like all great Mexican restaurants, Pobre Pancho’s also serves an assortment of tacos, burritos, chile rellenos, tamales, and enchiladas, making it worth the trip from any corner of the state.
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Are you drooling yet?
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As if you needed another reason to visit, Pobre Pancho’s is also home to 27 kinds of margaritas, as well as a vast selection of beer, wine, and various spirits.
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To learn more about Pobre Pancho’s and keep up to date with their hours, be sure to like them on Facebook.
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Under normal circumstances, Pobre Pancho’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Which old, family-owned Colorado restaurant is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! For even more of our favorite tried and true restaurants around the Centennial State, check out These 11 Old Restaurants In Colorado Have Stood The Test Of Time.
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Address: 1802 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
Located in Fort Collins, Pobre Pancho’s is a 50+ year tradition whose motto is “We serve food fast, but not fast food.”
Google Street View
Founded in 1969, Pobre Pancho’s was the brainchild of Frank and Mary Perez, who have stepped back in recent years (with their granddaughter currently managing the restaurant), but still assist in the restaurant’s day-to-day.
TripAdvisor/Poudre1
Featuring some of Frank’s mother’s old recipes, Pobre Pancho’s has earned a reputation around northern Colorado as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the region. That begins with their mouthwatering chili con carne and Menudo.
Pobre Panchos Facebook
Like all great Mexican restaurants, Pobre Pancho’s also serves an assortment of tacos, burritos, chile rellenos, tamales, and enchiladas, making it worth the trip from any corner of the state.
Google/James Lukensow
Are you drooling yet?
Google/Marla Hawkins
As if you needed another reason to visit, Pobre Pancho’s is also home to 27 kinds of margaritas, as well as a vast selection of beer, wine, and various spirits.
Pobre Panchos Facebook
To learn more about Pobre Pancho’s and keep up to date with their hours, be sure to like them on Facebook.
Pobre Panchos Facebook
Under normal circumstances, Pobre Pancho’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TripAdvisor/Poudre1
Which old, family-owned Colorado restaurant is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! For even more of our favorite tried and true restaurants around the Centennial State, check out These 11 Old Restaurants In Colorado Have Stood The Test Of Time.
Google Street View
TripAdvisor/Poudre1
Pobre Panchos Facebook
Google/James Lukensow
Google/Marla Hawkins
