[2] Lonely Planet says, "Drawing a regular nighttime crowd, this humble taquería near the beach is a solid contender for the best tacos al pastor (spit-cooked pork with diced onions, cilantro and pineapple) in the 'hood and attracts hungry night owls after many neighborhood restaurants have closed.

"[3] The 2014 book 101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Partying Around the World noted the frequent queue for service and says, "By many accounts, the very best pastor in town is at Takos Pancho's.

"[4][5] In Banderas News' 2015 overview of the city's best tacos, Shannon Beston wrote, "Pancho's Takos was above and beyond the top choice, even though many people refer to it as being too touristy.

"[6] Vallarta Lifestyles said in 2018: "They say that the best sign of whether a taco stand is good is the number of people who frequent it, and Pancho’s Takos confirms this premise.

"[7] In 2021, Nathan Aguilera of Fodor's included Pancho's Takos in a list of "21 Ultimate Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta".