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Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Pachuco ModMex, is a restaurant that features a traditional and modern twist to old Mexican dishes, featuring Mexican urban foods adding new ingredients.
Eat it – Like it – Love it, February 11, 2012. "Good mexican food can be hard to come by in this city, but i was impressed with Pachuco's fresh approach to Mexican"
Feast on it. Mexico in the Basement "Mojitos are delicious, right? Strawberry mojitos are even better."
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Eat it – Like it – Love it, February 11, 2012. "Good mexican food can be hard to come by in this city, but i was impressed with Pachuco's fresh approach to Mexican"
Feast on it. Mexico in the Basement "Mojitos are delicious, right? Strawberry mojitos are even better."
23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 23 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(17)
- neighborhood gem(16)
- romantic(10)
- good for groups(6)
- hot spot(1)
- kid-friendly(1)
Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine Reviews List
Review 1 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pricey but good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very tasty but expensive. It's $15 for 3 taquitos for a main course but you literally need two servings to at least feel OK -- not full, just OK. Add a $10 appetizer to feel content and you have yourself a $40 meal and that does not include the drinks. The rice and beans, which is the most basic part of Mexican cuisine is $4 extra. Beer is $7.95 a bottle --not a pint-- of Corona or Dos Equis, which is insanely expensive. $10 for a small glass of margarita.
In any case, the food really was tasty and the margaritas, even though you probably need at least 10 of those to get a little bit of a buzz, were inventive and flavorful.
The service was sad. The inattentive server got a few things wrong with our order."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Yummy margaritas (spicy cucumber definitely the best). But a little light on the tequila.
Try the guac samplers too. Goat cheese one was awesome."
Try the guac samplers too. Goat cheese one was awesome."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food. Very impressed."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Authentic Mexican cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good Mexican food. I did not like the traditional guacamole because it was not prepared with onions, tomatoes, coriander and chile peppers the way it should. The goat cheese guacamole was excellent. The gorditas and the ceviche were great. The taco selection was excellent and cochinita pibil was tops. The food is prepared in authentic Mexican fashion and has nice little twists. I will definitely go back."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 5 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot on Danforth. It's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great spot on Danforth. It's in the basement so initially we were a bit concerned about the ambiance. In the end it turned out to be a great spot and we all enjoyed our drinks and meals.
By far one of the best mojitos and margarita joints in the city."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food. Nice little place.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Don't understand the bad reviews. Yes. It is a small restaurant in a basement. But it's awesome and rustic. Great food. Decent service. Try the spicy mango margarita."
Dined on 12/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious all around.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was delicious all around. Service was a bit spotty - drinks take forever to make, especially if you get the Margarita sampler. But worth the wait - delicious and inventive!"
Dined on 30/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 8 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best margaritas
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious and creative margaritas - the cucumber is incredible + fresh. The guacamolesampler was fabulous. Great atmosphere. Would definitely go again."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 9 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sometimes service can be slow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sometimes service can be slow when they are busy but, the huitlacoche & conchinita pibil tacos more than make up for it! Interesting guac flavours too."
Dined on 20/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was ok but service was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was ok but service was waaaay to slow!"
Dined on 01/03/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went with 5 other people to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went with 5 other people to this small mexican restaurant. The guac starters were great and worth giving a shot. The taquitos are hit and miss depending on personal preferences. I'd go for the fish taquitos and avoid the pork tacos (wasn't served hot). The venue is small, and guests should arrive on time as we were asked to leave prior to finishing our end of dinner conversations. It was our fault, we were almost half an hour late once fully assembled. Noise level can be high, and table chairs backing the bar are relatively close but manageable. Good for a date or small gathering. For us out of towners - parking was a b*tch. Lastly, have a go at one of their tequilas or mojitos!"
Dined on 23/02/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice to find somewhere that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice to find somewhere that serves proper Mexican food vs the usual interpretations you find outside of Mexico catering to charro taste! Great spot."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Little Spot on Danforth
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went to Pachuco for first time for my birthday last Sat. Really neat little place, and very accommodating for our large group of 20. I was over an hour late, but they didnt seem to mind that everyone ordered at different times. Excellent traditional margaritas, really great mexican cuisine, delish guac and homemade chips, and excellent selection of tequila! My group was very loud, but so was the music, so maybe not optimal choice for intimate or romantic dining. The servers were awesome, all you had to do was look around and someone would run right over to see what you needed. I will for sure be visiting again!"
Dined on 09/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A taste of Mexico on the Danforth
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"1st time here and feel I have found a hidden gem. The service was excellent. We shared the guacamole sampler and the fish and duck tacos for our two mains. The homemade tortilla chips were excellent as were each of the dips. I was a little disappointed that the corn tortillas served w/mains were not as good. Doubt they are 100% corn. I hope they source those - both for taste and to serve customers with wheat intolerance. I preferred the duck dish to the fish dish though I have heard the fish is really popular.
Their list of Bebidas are worth the visit to this brick-faced basement hideaway. They offer the traditional - mojitos, margaritas - as well as some elegant twists on the traditional. There are enticing non-alcoholic drinks too"
Their list of Bebidas are worth the visit to this brick-faced basement hideaway. They offer the traditional - mojitos, margaritas - as well as some elegant twists on the traditional. There are enticing non-alcoholic drinks too"
Dined on 24/01/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Pachuco- Modern Mexican Cuisine
Based on the average of (9) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic