In 1958, El Paso, Texas was building towards a new prosperity. But still, for the average breadwinner, taking the whole family out for a good meal was a luxury reserved only for very special occasions.

Everyone should be able to enjoy great food in an inviting restaurant any time they wanted! So we opened the first Pancho’s Mexican Buffet. For the first time, families could eat to their heart’s content from a lavish spread of delicious Mexican food. Pancho’s combines the delight of an “all you care to eat” buffet with the hospitality of a full service restaurant. Best of all, prices were very affordable so thrifty families could visit often.

Today, over five decades later, Pancho’s has remained true to its heritage. And the value and fun have grown as Pancho’s put restaurants all around Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana.  We still believe in excellent value, abundant, tasty food and total customer satisfaction.

Pancho's Mexican Buffet relocated to Fort Worth, Texas in January 1966. By 1969, Pancho's operated nine restaurants in Fort Worth, Dallas, Bossier City, Louisiana and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Today, there are dozens of Pancho's Mexican Buffets, including our flagship Super Buffet location in Metairie, Louisiana.