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Restaurant Reviews
San Francisco
by Rachel Perlstein
You’ll want to go to this
Pancho Villa Taqueria
Town Hall
For only a few bucks Pancho Villa will make you so full you
might need to sit down, that is if you eat your entire burrito.
T th T he early twentieth century brick building has a homey, com-
he building is nothing special. The area is extremely acces-
fortable feel. Elegant dark woods compliment the off-white
sible, located steps from the 16 Street/Mission Bart Station
and many buses (making it inevitably slightly sketchy). The
walls and high vaulted ceilings with wooden beams running
line moves quickly, and there definitely will be one if you go dur- along them. Windows line the interior overhead and large chan-
ing peak lunch or dinner hours. Their Mexican food is always fresh deliers hang with dozens of lights from each fixture, which in and
because this place is in high demand and the food goes quickly of themselves are pieces of art. The collections of old books, fresh
with all the customers coming in and out. Once inside you can flowers, and dated portraits lend a true charm to the space. Mod-
check out the ever-changing local art on the walls until you reach ern art, young servers and a lively bar are a quick reminder that
the front of the line. Proceeding down the cafeteria-style line the this is still the heart of glamorous San Francisco full of foodies,
lovely ladies behind the counter will give you whatever you want,yuppies, and hipsters all at once.
within reason. There are plenty of Mexican classics to choose from Almost instantly after being seated the fire alarm began
but I always order a burrito. I usually enjoy scoping out what seemsto go off. Our server, a very friendly young gal, told us the fire
to have just been made, as in I saw the guy chopping up the chicken brigade would be there soon to shut it off and kept on going like it
when I was walking in and now the fresh chicken is available for didn’t phase her one bit. Ten to fifteen minutes later the alarm was
my burrito! I then tell the ladies behind the counter what I feel like off and we had already placed an order for our starters, and had
having inside my burrito that very day, and in less than one minute received our wine and drinks from the bar in a very timely fashion.
I have my food with a side of chips and a cup of seriously good The wine selection is pretty strong, with plenty to choose from.
horchata. I hit up the salsa bar to snatch up everything from fresh We ordered crispy squash blossoms with four cheese stuffing,
limes and chilies to every kind of salsa imaginable. I’m ready to pesto, and a roasted cherry tomato vinaigrette; tuna tartare with
sit down and eat so I approach one of the small wooden tablesfried green tomatoes, garlic chips, and Tabasco green onion
with unique leather strapped-wooden stools to sit on. I try to re- vinaigrette; buttermilk biscuits with Johnston family country ham
member that if I eat the entire burrito at once I won’t be able to do and Dry Creek peach marmalade; and finally, smoked anduoille
anything but relax for a bit, but it is hard to resist finishing it off; sausage with green garlic onion marmalade and Zataran’s mustard,
it’s so good once it hits the lips. The food at Pancho Villa Taqueria is and the jalapeño corn bread. Every single dish had amazing
fresh, the service is quick and friendly, and it’s cheap. Make sure flavors. The biscuits were unbelievably mouthwatering and moist;
to try anything from the juice bar, the aguas frescas and the awe- the contrast of the sweet succulent jam and the salty ham is perfect.
some alfajor cookies. The tartare is on point in all its glory, and ended up being a few of
my fellow diners favorite. The squash blossoms are superior,
Pancho Villa Taqueria however the flavors rely heavily on the cheeses and it’s nearly
Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
3071 16 impossible to disappoint with high quality cheeses as an ingredient
th
{415} 864. 8840 • www.panchovillasf.com in any dish. The sausage is juicy and hearty just as expected and
Open Daily From 10:00 AM – Midnight (Main Courses $2 - $10)
accompanies the biscuits to lend a great Southern feel to the
experience. The dishes maintain a distinctive Louisiana essence
but also contain the added flare of fresh California cuisine.
Photos by Marcella Sanchez
The service kept the drinks flowing smoothly, checking
on us every so often, but not in an annoying manner. The starters
were filling but, we had come here to eat a hearty meal, and in
keeping with that intention, we all decided to continue our com-
THE HEMPORIUM, LLC
munity style of ordering for the table. We all shared a perfectly
A PROFESSIONAL seasoned Blackened Cedar River rib-eye accompanied with corn
maque choux, crispy onions and a brown butter garlic sauce. This
CAREGIVING SERVICE AND COLLECTIVE
dish was beloved by all members of the dinner party! We also tried
the buttermilk fried chicken, which is what had lured us to the
• CLONES Hall in the first place. It lived up to any expectations I may have
• PREMUIM SEEDS had. Crispy on the outside, and tender inside with sweet
Brentwood white corn and Yukon gold smashed potatoes that were
• TOP GRADE CANNABIS
amazing, all accompanied by bacon gravy that was nothing less
than perfect.
At this point we could have stopped, but there was no way
FELTON, CALIFORNIA six miles from Santa Cruz we were going finish up without dessert. I absolutely love butter-
HOURS OF OPERATIONMON-FRI 12 PM TO 6 PM • (831) 295-9381
see Town Hall, page 35
34 www.gkmagazine.net
San Francisco
by Rachel Perlstein
You’ll want to go to this
Pancho Villa Taqueria
Town Hall
For only a few bucks Pancho Villa will make you so full you
might need to sit down, that is if you eat your entire burrito.
T th T he early twentieth century brick building has a homey, com-
he building is nothing special. The area is extremely acces-
fortable feel. Elegant dark woods compliment the off-white
sible, located steps from the 16 Street/Mission Bart Station
and many buses (making it inevitably slightly sketchy). The
walls and high vaulted ceilings with wooden beams running
line moves quickly, and there definitely will be one if you go dur- along them. Windows line the interior overhead and large chan-
ing peak lunch or dinner hours. Their Mexican food is always fresh deliers hang with dozens of lights from each fixture, which in and
because this place is in high demand and the food goes quickly of themselves are pieces of art. The collections of old books, fresh
with all the customers coming in and out. Once inside you can flowers, and dated portraits lend a true charm to the space. Mod-
check out the ever-changing local art on the walls until you reach ern art, young servers and a lively bar are a quick reminder that
the front of the line. Proceeding down the cafeteria-style line the this is still the heart of glamorous San Francisco full of foodies,
lovely ladies behind the counter will give you whatever you want,yuppies, and hipsters all at once.
within reason. There are plenty of Mexican classics to choose from Almost instantly after being seated the fire alarm began
but I always order a burrito. I usually enjoy scoping out what seemsto go off. Our server, a very friendly young gal, told us the fire
to have just been made, as in I saw the guy chopping up the chicken brigade would be there soon to shut it off and kept on going like it
when I was walking in and now the fresh chicken is available for didn’t phase her one bit. Ten to fifteen minutes later the alarm was
my burrito! I then tell the ladies behind the counter what I feel like off and we had already placed an order for our starters, and had
having inside my burrito that very day, and in less than one minute received our wine and drinks from the bar in a very timely fashion.
I have my food with a side of chips and a cup of seriously good The wine selection is pretty strong, with plenty to choose from.
horchata. I hit up the salsa bar to snatch up everything from fresh We ordered crispy squash blossoms with four cheese stuffing,
limes and chilies to every kind of salsa imaginable. I’m ready to pesto, and a roasted cherry tomato vinaigrette; tuna tartare with
sit down and eat so I approach one of the small wooden tablesfried green tomatoes, garlic chips, and Tabasco green onion
with unique leather strapped-wooden stools to sit on. I try to re- vinaigrette; buttermilk biscuits with Johnston family country ham
member that if I eat the entire burrito at once I won’t be able to do and Dry Creek peach marmalade; and finally, smoked anduoille
anything but relax for a bit, but it is hard to resist finishing it off; sausage with green garlic onion marmalade and Zataran’s mustard,
it’s so good once it hits the lips. The food at Pancho Villa Taqueria is and the jalapeño corn bread. Every single dish had amazing
fresh, the service is quick and friendly, and it’s cheap. Make sure flavors. The biscuits were unbelievably mouthwatering and moist;
to try anything from the juice bar, the aguas frescas and the awe- the contrast of the sweet succulent jam and the salty ham is perfect.
some alfajor cookies. The tartare is on point in all its glory, and ended up being a few of
my fellow diners favorite. The squash blossoms are superior,
Pancho Villa Taqueria however the flavors rely heavily on the cheeses and it’s nearly
Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
3071 16 impossible to disappoint with high quality cheeses as an ingredient
th
{415} 864. 8840 • www.panchovillasf.com in any dish. The sausage is juicy and hearty just as expected and
Open Daily From 10:00 AM – Midnight (Main Courses $2 - $10)
accompanies the biscuits to lend a great Southern feel to the
experience. The dishes maintain a distinctive Louisiana essence
but also contain the added flare of fresh California cuisine.
Photos by Marcella Sanchez
The service kept the drinks flowing smoothly, checking
on us every so often, but not in an annoying manner. The starters
were filling but, we had come here to eat a hearty meal, and in
keeping with that intention, we all decided to continue our com-
THE HEMPORIUM, LLC
munity style of ordering for the table. We all shared a perfectly
A PROFESSIONAL seasoned Blackened Cedar River rib-eye accompanied with corn
maque choux, crispy onions and a brown butter garlic sauce. This
CAREGIVING SERVICE AND COLLECTIVE
dish was beloved by all members of the dinner party! We also tried
the buttermilk fried chicken, which is what had lured us to the
• CLONES Hall in the first place. It lived up to any expectations I may have
• PREMUIM SEEDS had. Crispy on the outside, and tender inside with sweet
Brentwood white corn and Yukon gold smashed potatoes that were
• TOP GRADE CANNABIS
amazing, all accompanied by bacon gravy that was nothing less
than perfect.
At this point we could have stopped, but there was no way
FELTON, CALIFORNIA six miles from Santa Cruz we were going finish up without dessert. I absolutely love butter-
HOURS OF OPERATIONMON-FRI 12 PM TO 6 PM • (831) 295-9381
see Town Hall, page 35
34 www.gkmagazine.net
