El Sancho Taco Shop

Cool casual vibe with a heated outdoor seating area too. Self serve bussing also. We struck out the night before due to the crowds where people were lining up to eat at the restaurant and was unable to order online due to business. They have a lot of rules at the restaurant so not a fan of their service and attitude. The tacos are small so 3 per person is right for potions.

Very popular taco place in Bend, but it gets it hype for good reason. My partner and I tried it for the first time this weekend with a buddy and we were impressed by the quality of food for the price. They have a good selection of tacos and they're quite tasty, adequately spiced. You can get yourself a nice meal by ordering a few. If you're a picky eater like I am, the kids' tacos are plain and cheap, which I ended up getting. Their horchatas are nice as well. If you eat at this location, the vibes are welcoming and colorfully decorated, with some interesting merchandise where you order. Overall a very positive experience.

Always love the food and vibe here. Nice taco selection and love the plantains! We added the spice to turn up the heat and it was 🔥 Drinks are always great! Definitely a favorite for some quick delicious tacos & sides💯

The name of this restaurant caught my attention. I looked at the pictures from their menu online and it looked delicious. I thought this must be authentic. I ordered 2 carne asada tacos. The tortillas and meat were cold. The salsa wasn’t great. We also go a side of guacamole and chips. The chips were good but the guacamole lacked flavor. Sadly I didn’t enjoy my dinner. Over all the food wasn’t good. I don’t recommend this place specially if you like real authentic Mexican food.

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. I was traveling for business and hoping to try a few of the top spots in the area unfortunately, this is one I will not be returning to. 1) The service was practically nonexistent. Our server seemed uninterested and inattentive throughout the entire visit. 2) The food was overpriced, lacked flavor, and was served cold a combination that made it very disappointing! 3) The drinks were also overpriced, with portions that didn’t match the cost. To top it off, when I asked for hot sauce for my tacos, the server brought me two small, individually wrapped packets one of Tapatío and one green salsa. That alone said a lot about the overall quality and attention to detail. Overall, this restaurant fell far below expectations in every category, not a fan.

Food, still pretty uniquely delicious, but they've only gotten more expensive.. and since doing away with the Tuesday taco discounts, every one of their tiny tacos is ~ $5.00 ... Sadly it would take anyone with a decent appetite at least 10 of these to feel satisfied.. so they still get no love from me in the area of perceived value.

Good atmosphere. The drinks were great The salsas were kinda bland the tomatillo was the best of the three. I tried the fish lengua and carnitas tacos. The Carnitas and lengua were great the fish was blah.

The amount of meat you get per taco is impressive and flavorful. I love spicy food so I got the heat plate with fresh grilled serrano peppers and a spicy orange sauce with habanero in it. However it was not that spicy so I had to ask for another sauce that was spicier and I had to pay a dollar for it. I'm not mad about that I understand but you think the spiciest sauce would come with the heat plate. The only reason I don't rate it at five stars is because my meat was just on the cold side. If I lived here I would absolutely come back here and recommend everyone here.

We kept seeing a lot of taco places on our visit and we landed here our last night. Their system of waiting outside is nice because it is a small place and when you get inside you order before you go to your table. The chips and queso were good. I had 2 tacos, one green chile and cheese and one chicken. Both were very flavorful. My husband had 3 different kinds and liked them as well. My hibiscus margarita was delicious.

Now that I've done the rounds on taco spots in Bend El Sancho is officially my favorite. Great variety. The shrimp is cooked perfect. Great kids options. The parking lot can be a little tight so street parking is easy. The ordering and seating is very organized. Food comes out quickly. Nice & helpful staff. I love their guacamole, the queso is not my favorite, the chips are awesome.

I was visiting from out of town when I noticed this place was highly rated. Having been raised in San diego, I'm always on the lookout for good Mexican food. When I got out of my car, I noticed an extremely long line leading from the front of the restaurant, along with a very full patio. It wasn't entirely clear if the line was for the inside or the outside. There was a sign offering beverages to those who approached the bar, which wasn't visible from where I was standing. The menus were listed outside for convenience, and the items sounded thoughtfully crafted. They also had a wide array of adult beverages, like margaritas, in the newly popularized Ranch Water. There is a stoplight at the end of the line letting customers know when it's okay to step inside and order. The ordering process was quick, and we were advised to take a seat at our table, which was numbered on the wall. There is a water bar that is self-serve. I ordered the chile and cheese taco as well as the potato taco. They were tasty, albeit small for the price. The Michelada could have used a bit more oomph in the mix (either more seasoning or more lime). I might return if someone is having a gathering there, but I don't feel like I will be back on a casual visit basis.

Recommended by our chiropractor, it was good. I love the tacos how they are semi hard but don't break when you take a bit, just right. The barbacoa and chicken were both good, definitely do a variety to try, we will definitely try a variety next time!

Came here on a recommendation and really enjoyed it! It's a fun ambiance and great for groups. Ordering was a little slow even though they weren't that busy but it was fine. I tried the mahi mahi and mushroom tacos. The mushrooms were meaty and had a nice sauce. But I especially liked the slightly-fried tortillas that gave a good structure and texture to the taco. Beautiful views too!

Every time we go to Bend I have to go to El Sancho! The food is very delicious and their margaritas are the best! Counter service and they bring you the food which is great! Very old school in decor, heated patio, but I prefer the indoor booth or table seating. Going back to Bend soon and will definitely come by for lunch!

Order at the counter. Quick service. The fish was cooked a little too long but the flavor was good. The Habanero sauce is spicy! Good sized. Indoor and outdoor seating. Other tacos were worth the stop!

I grew up in Bend, and though we live in PDX now, I still feel very emotionally connected to the sights, sounds, and snacks. Whenever we happen across a new restaurant, my heart races and we immediately pull over to try one of everything on the menu! Just kidding, we don't do that. But on this particular day, we were looking for lunch #2 after having spent some time up at the mountain. We happened past El Sancho, and we decided we had to see what this big mustache was all about. Per recommendations from the staff, we ordered 4 slam dunk items (the fried plantains, carnitas taco, barbacoa taco, and the chorizo beans). The restaurant is cute, has efficient seating, and is very fast. Pair that with delicious food, and this spot is a must try!!

After attending a bridal shower, my fiance and I decided we needed some Mexican food. This place had been recommended by the hotel staff where we were staying, so we gave it a try. They offer to go and dine in. And we decided to do a to-go order. We quickly ordered and paid online, and waited less than 10 minutes for our order. I was quite impressed. Everything we had was delicious! The horchata is similar to what I've had in Mexico. I really enjoyed the side of rice and beans. They are not shy on portions or flavor! I will definitely be back if I'm in town.

My favorite place in Bend!!! I'm from SanDiego and know how to make pretty awesome Mexican food -- these guys have their own special take on tacos!!! I love everything they cook and mix to eat and drink :) Consistently great food!!! I call it hippy Mexican food and it will totally rock your buds!!!!

Every single person that comes to Central Oregon to visit me, experiences El Sanchos. It is a staple in my life. This is my favorite taco shop. They have amazing margaritas too. The atmosphere is super hip and chill with outdoor and indoor seating. Even the bathroom is cool. Super friendly people serving fast, amazing food. A must try for everyone!!! This picture Is one I took of my brother, in from California, trying El Sanchos for the first time. He loved them!

Definitely a big fan of Mexican cuisine, but if your looking for Mexican cuisine look somewhere else. Ordered tacos, grease dripped and coated the bottom of the basket at least a 1/4 inch. Guacamole was a little too creamy for us, but lacked flavor. Definitely missing onions, tomatoes and cilantro for that Mexican flare. Chips were good, but the over service and hospitality by their staff could use a redo.

I was told this is the best taco shop in Bend and despite those high expectations this place did not disappoint. Cute setting, great views from the deck, organized system of lines, seating, re-and ordering -- these people have their logistics down, I suspect due to big summer crowds. I came mid-afternoon in October so the crowd was light and the weather pleasant. I had two tacos (fried shrimp and mahi) with the toppings and both were great. I had a nice side plate or rice and (black) beans. Overall a great lunch and the service -- not only organized but friendly, friendly, friendly.

Visited this quaint, lively taco shop in Bend, Oregon. I had three street tacos; carne asada, carnitas and green chili cheese. They were so delicious that I ate them before I thought of taking a picture. The staff was courteous and quick.

We had high hopes for this taco shop due to the high reviews. Unfortunately, everything was pretty underwhelming. The tacos were very tiny for the price. I ordered 2 tacos, but should've ordered 4. My boyfriend ordered 3, but could've eaten 6. We ate our tacos in a couple minutes and said, "What's for dinner?". Our favorites were the Oaxaca cheese, barbacoa, and carnitas. We didn't care for the carne asada and lengua as much. The shell is semi fried, but I'd prefer it to be either crunchy or a soft corn tortilla, not in between. We also ordered chips and guac, which was my favorite part! Really thick, fresh chips with flavorful guacamole.

Listen- this was one of our most favorite places for a quick bite to eat, great quality, unique dishes, and decent value in Bend. Been at both locations several times since my original review with a 4 star. But this time around, boy was it disappointing! I mean the driest carnitas ever served, minimal quantities in both dishes ordered, and super disappointing! The workers up front still rock. I still tip 15% for a place that you pretty much have to clean after yourself. No worries if the food is good. I just hope this was a fluke and the disappointing experience was just for us on this day! I may give it another try to se for myself. Nevertheless, this dramatic lower quality experience hurt a lot! I looked hard in my Gordita sandwich to find meat!!!! Really! 10 bucks for lettuce, fried tortillas, cheese and sour cream!!!

Great taco shop in Bend. Have had several types of their tacos and all are so good I can't tell you my favorite. Last time out, had a taco bowl with chorizo. Fantastic! Service is always friendly and fast. If you can walk there, do. Parking can be tight sometimes.

Extremely quick serving place. The food is tasty. It's mostly tacos on the menu as the name says it. A place to get a quick grab for sure.

The food is good, the service is fun, and the ambience is cool. We've been coming to the east side location for many years, also spent a little time at the west side, as well as their food truck. They have a fun and creative atmosphere that really works in Bend. The tacos are I'd say an 8 out of 10 but are a bit small and expensive. That's really my only challenge with El Sancho but that's a well known phenomenon and easy to get over as Bend has become fairly expensive for everything. Come in and try some tacos that you might not normally order. Bring a few friends and share some tacos; there's not a better way to hang out. Beers and tacos really both go so well together it's hard to not love them almost anytime.

Fun stop for our first dinner meal upon arriving in Bend to visit family. Definitely fulfilled the taco craving. Great flavors! We ordered a great variety between the 4 of us: mahi mahi, chipotle chicken, carne asada, carnitas. Oaxaca cheese, and Barbacoa! We also ordered the fried plantains! Everyone loved their tacos! It's a comfy place to hang out and the service was so very friendly from the cashier guy! He should get a raise!! We'll be back!

OK, this review is NOT based off of one visit. My husband and I recently moved to the neighborhood from a different part of town and were excited to be a few minutes' walk from tacos. Our excitement, however, has wilted. But let me begin by saying what I like about the place. -Very well organized and set-up. Things make sense, and it's designed with a good flow so people can get what they need efficiently. -It's got a good vibe. The employees seem well-treated and it's an aesthetically nice place to be, inside or out. Now what we don't like, and the reason for the 2/5. -Ridiculously expensive for what you get. Anything you order- tacos, other dishes, even margaritas- makes you think, "really, that's it...?" I understand that things are more expensive, but servings are tiny for what you pay. -Tacos and other dishes are pretty mid. Nothing's every bad, and the presentation is nice, but my usual reaction is, "ok, not bad I guess". As expensive as it is, "small and ok" are not worthy descriptors. I feel much more fulfilled in terms of quality, bargain, amount, etc. at Lucy's or any number of other establishments. -Margaritas are among the worst in town. Overly sweet, weak AF, tiny, and not cheap. Lastly, Happy Hour. They had it, but it disappeared 5/24. Seems petty to get rid of Happy Hour just because it's tourist season. "Hey, locals, thanks for getting us through the winter, but we don't need you now!" We stopped going because there are so many other places that play the same game better, even if we have to get in a car to get to them. Genuinely hope things improve, but that doesn't seem to be the way restaurants are going.

Love this place. Barbacoa tacos! Delicious! Great atmosphere. The people at the front counter were so friendly. They complimented me on my glasses. I said they glow in blacklight. They suggested taking a picture in the bathroom, so I did. I've loved El Sancho for years. Yummmmmm

Food is really good! Look at the title... taco SHOP. Don't expect a full service restaurant, it is what it is and it flows nicely! We got tacos: barbacoa, chicken, carne asada, mushroom then carnitas, beans and rice, queen and chips as well as elote. Mushroom taco was a little fungi, but everything tasted really good!

Voted by my son as the "BEST" tacos. We actually had lunch somewhere else, I know that's a funny lead but I was stuffed and my son wanted a taco...for dessert. A few drinks and a taco, I was sold on the tacos. We only had tacos, they are great tacos, I think they have more than tacos but they're really good tacos. It's a taco joint, bigger than a taco truck. Can you say taco, taco, taco without thinking of the word bell. This ain't no Taco Bell and did I mention they have tacos?

Nice staff, good prices, fast service, great food. We became regulars at the Eastside location about four months ago and now it's our Friday night spot, every Friday. Definitely something we look forward to. First off, get the house margaritas. We generally do tacos, but we will sometimes branch out and have the specials, or chilaquiles. We love the charro beans and queso. Our go-to's on tacos are the barbecoa, Chorizo and carnitas. We have tried them all and there is not wrong choice. Occasionally they will even have a taco special like pork belly, or ground beef. Simply prepared, toppings of things like onions, cilantro, salsa. No problem with special orders. There's a system, wait for the green light before entering, order at the counter, they assign seating and the food comes our very quickly. To get more while you are there, you are able to go to an in-house register, no need to wait in line again. It's definitely a locals spot, but the word is out and everyone is coming to El Sancho. More good news is that in the 25 times I have been here, I have never not been seated when I ordered. They keep things moving along.

closed, according to a local lady walking her dog past the address, it had a bad kitchen fire and burned down.

It's NOT authentic Mexican recipes. Visiting Bend from Los Angeles and having high hopes for a taco. For the familiar. Very disappointed . The best I can describe this locale to be is a high end Taco Bell or Del Taco. The recipes are just not there. It is not Mexican at all. So it sucks that they call themselves Mexican food.

This review is just for the tacos, if you looking for authentic street tacos, skip this place :(

My taco socks weren't blown off. The service was great and viva los ambiance but not super delicioso for the price.

Nice presentation, and quick but pretty bland all around. We ordered the pork belly and shrimp tacos. Fast food style, order at the counter, bus your table, all condiments are an extra charge. Smelled really good but lacked flavor. Fits with the hipster Bend vibe I guess. I would not go back or recommend. I definitely think people who are sensitive to spices would enjoy it though.

Fairly overpriced tacos. Street size tacos so you may want to order sides or be prepared to order more because they were worth it. Love the ambiance of the set up and service was quick and fast!

Outstanding! Amazing food and margaritas, fast and friendly service, super cool ambiance! Makes me feel like I'm back in San Diego! :-)

While pricey, these tacos are worth every bite and have me going back multiple times each summer. Definitely give em a go! They're the tastiest in Bend!

If you love rules and signs with rules, this is your place. More rules than a military boot camp. Food good. Also, questionable on what or if to tip..I arrived at $0. After all, I order at the counter and bus my own table...what am I tipping for?

Pretty fantastic Mexican street tacos here, especially considering this is run by people with European ancestry. It also was the first real Mexican street food place to hit Bend some years ago. That being said, they are definitely proud of themselves. Expect prices close to double what you pay at typical real Mexican food establishments. Plus they of course want a tip up front. Every time I eat here I always comment how tasty it is but how much it hurt to pay what I did for it. Mixed emotions for sure.

We found this legit taco shop with an amazing variety of tacos! We tried Mahi mahi, fried shrimp, Carnitas, carne Asada, fried Oaxaca cheese and chorizo tacos. We also ordered the fresh Chicharones and fried plantanes. We washed it all down the a Mango marg and a strawberry watermelon marg! Cute outside dining area with covered picnic benches. Also a walk up re order window. Great stop while visiting Bend for a quick lunch. Definitely will be back on our next visit!

Super popular taco place in Bend and worth checking out if you like tacos and margaritas! Unfortunately they got rid of happy hour, which was awesome :( the margaritas here are super tasty and there are lots of different flavor options! I like that there are 3 different veggie tacos- veggie, mushroom and a potato. They're all good and pretty spicy. The guacamole is good, I just wish there was more to accompany the delicious chips.

Best tacos I've ever eaten!! A must try, call Ahead and pick up to go order if you don't want to wait when it's busy!

Great ambience and delicious tacos. Highly recommend. Friendly fast service. Good ice tea and lemonade

We actually ate here twice in to separate locations. Both times were equally great! The queso and guacamole so good. All the tacos were delicious, can't miss on ordering any of them. The drinks were great to! The Serrano Margarita was a favorite! This place was recommended to us and they did not steer us wrong! We recommend this place and we will be back next visit to Bemd!

I have never given a one star rating in my life! I own a restaurant and don't give reviews unless it's a 5 star! This place is disgusting and ridiculously priced. From the leather beef chunks, canned chicken type meat, fishy smelling shrimp, and the hand dipped tortilla in grease.... I can't believe this place has a 4 star rating! Down to the bazaar red light green light line and busing your own table I'm overly disappointed. I'm now down the street at a Taco truck (Pihuamo) thank goodness they cured my taco disappointment.

The tacos were fly. The marg was tasty and the queso was fabulous. I'd go back here many times and I would bring my friends. The food was out within 5 minutes of us sitting down

El Sancho was super cute and fun. A classic casual American Mexican restaurant nessled in the east side of Bend. I had a few tacos, tortilla soup and rice with a margarita and it was a wonderful eating experience, but nothing to write home about. Customer service was fabulous and we got everything we needed. Will be back!

Great vibe and set up! Went to the one On the west side of Bend! Very good tacos. We tried the shrimp, barbecoa & Oaxaca cheese - all were very tasty.

This was our first stop when visiting Bend, and we absolutely DEVOURED our food. We arrived around 6pm on a Sunday and it was LIT. We had to find street parking near the restaurant, it wasn't too hard to find a spot. We had to wait quite a bit to order, but barely 10 min after we ordered, our food came out. I was pleasantly surprised how good the meats were, particularly the carnitas, shrimp, lengua, and carne asada. I got the chilaquiles with carnitas and it was one of the best chilaquiles I've had, and I've had it in Mexico. Although this is on the pricier side for Mexican food, we got a lot of bang for our buck. I would highly recommend checking them out!

Very good tacos, but I don't think it's as good as the hype. Given the number of people who told me to come here while visiting Bend, I expected to have the best tacos I've ever had. I got the barbacoa, fish, and shrimp tacos; chips with guac; and a house marg. All good, quality food. Maybe my expectations were too high. I'd come back but not go out of my way to do so!

I saw this place on Yelp and saw another recommendation for this spot, so we had to try it! We ordered online one night while in town, and the wait for our food was an hour for pickup. Glad we ordered online and not at the restaurant, or we would have had to wait out front for forever. They have a pretty big outdoor patio that is open for dining. The night I went, it was under 40 degrees outside and looked cold, I think they have space heaters though, but ppl were def wrapped in blankets. We ordered: - a variety of tacos, pork, beef, shrimp, fish - large tortilla soup - chips, salsa, guac The tacos tasted fine when eating them, they weren't too die for good. Later in the night the tacos didn't sit well with me and I got a lil sick. I think they were too greasy for me. The chips were the good kind though, thick homemade chips kind. I didn't really like the fish taco that much. I liked the shrimp one better. Anyways, I probably won't come back here. The wait is long and the tacos were a lil too greasy for me.

I love this place and have devour their tacos ever since they were a tiny food truck . Great staff , great food and beverages . I love places that aren't afraid of flavor and do something uniquely amazing . Both locations are a win to me .

We've been coming to bend for 25 years from LA. Sanchos tacos was always on our hit list. But this time the pricing has gotten too crazy to come back. $4 tacos are just too small for that price, and I tried the $6 tamale, OMG, it's the size of a large steak fry, sorry but it's off the list until they come to their senses.