There have always been Latin American stores in Kensington Market. But lately an influx of Hispanic eateries have expanded the available offerings here. On Saturday, I tried out 3-weeks-old Pancho Y Emiliano. This small diner with two large communal tables and a few seats at the front (offering a great view for people watching) has all the typical foodstuffs covered: tostadas, burritos, quesadillas, even churros. I ordered a fish taco norteno ($5.75) and two steak tacos ($6 for 2).
The norteno taco is larger at 8-inches and made from white flour. As a result, it has a softer, milder flavour. The fried fish was tender and not too greasy. Instead of the usual toppings, there is a cole-slaw style cabbage. It is a good taco but I missed the usual spiciness.
The steak tacos are more traditional: the yellow shells made from corn, with salty beef, onions, tomato, and parsley. There is also the requisite bowl of green spicy sauce. This is a tasty duo that doesn't depart too much from the standard offerings.
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| Fish taco (norteno) |
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| Steak taco |
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Which more or less is the vibe at Pancho. Price and menu wise, it sits between your typical hole-in-the-wall and the trendier Grand Central or El Carnita. This explains the clientele here: more groups of Latino friends and family and less foodies and hipsters. This is a nice place to grab a bite when you don't want to wait 30 minutes for a taco.
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