Pachanga | Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Newquay, Cornwall
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About Pachanga | Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Newquay, Cornwall
Pachanga | Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Newquay, Cornwall is a Mexican restaurant set on Cliff Road in Newquay, working as both a restaurant and an event venue. The menu is small and informal, with tacos at its centre, covering options like crispy cauliflower tacos and pulled pork tacos, and it pairs each cocktail with a complimentary taco. Drinks lean on mezcal and margaritas. Walk-ins are accepted, though seating is limited and a time limit may apply at busy times. Dogs are welcome, and halal options are available for guests who need them.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryHalal food · Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
6 dishes- Fish Taco
- Margarita
- Cappuccino
- Lemon Cheesecake
- Huevos Rancheros
- De Limon
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention margaritas, mezcal options, crispy cauliflower tacos and pulled pork tacos.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention margaritas, mezcal options, crispy cauliflower tacos and pulled pork tacos.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers single out the tacos, naming the pulled pork and crispy cauliflower versions as standouts, and several call the margaritas and mezcal the best in the area. Flavours are widely described as authentic, fresh, and reasonably priced, and diners note a cool, informal atmosphere with dog-friendly seating. One diner, however, describes the chicken and beef as tasting like supermarket filler and the guacamole as unseasoned.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers single out the tacos, naming the pulled pork and crispy cauliflower versions as standouts, and several call the margaritas and mezcal the best in the area. Flavours are widely described as authentic, fresh, and reasonably priced, and diners note a cool, informal atmosphere with dog-friendly seating. One diner, however, describes the chicken and beef as tasting like supermarket filler and the guacamole as unseasoned.
Featured reviews
- Gemma Lomas
“We walked in without a booking and although the restaurant is small they were able to accommodate us as long as we were finished with an hour and a half, which suited us fine. The restaurant has more of an informal cafe feel and a small-ish menu but the food was really nice and we were served quickly. As vegetarians we have struggled to find a lot of good options whilst in Newquay but they had plenty of good vegetarian options here. I had the crispy cauliflower tacos, the cauliflower wasn't very hot which is the only reason I have given the food 4 stars, but I think it may have been hot when it was plated up and was cooled down by the other cold toppings. Other than that the food was tasty and the cocktails were good too. When we came to pay the bill we realised that for every cocktail we bought one of the tacos was free, so that was a nice surprise and made the meal very good value compared to other places we have eaten in Newquay.”
- James Averill
“Hand down the best authentic Mexican I've had within my homeland of cornwall. I would come here every day it if wasn't for the 15 min journey from St. Columb. Absolutely delicious!”
- Caroline Attfield
“Fabulous food, fresh and flavoursome and the best margaritas”
- Asha Sabherwal
“The chicken and beef both tasted like supermarket sandwich filler meat, guacamole was just smashed avocado with no seasoning, the quesadillas are just tacos turned on thier side. Apart from this not being remotely authentic, the food itself was just terrible I cannot understand the number of 5-star reviews.”
- Josh Greiner
“Really authentic flavours with some great Mezcal options. The pulled pork tacos were particularly delicious. Also very dog-friendly.”
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 15
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Halal food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 3
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Live music
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed inside
Location
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- Butchers Bistro4.77180 mi£20–60Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleReservations
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- Ginger & Joe4.72470.2 miWheelchair accessible
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pachanga | Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Newquay, CornwallOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7440 | — | £10–20 | margaritas, mezcal options, crispy cauliflower tacos |
| Butchers BistroOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.7718 | 0 mi | £20–60 | tagliatelle special, open kitchen, catch of the day hake |
| Ginger & JoeWheelchair accessible | 4.7247 | 0.2 mi | — | cocktails, gluten free options, small plates |
| The Harbour Fish and Grill RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.4264 | 0.5 mi | £20–70 | bouillabaisse, harbour views, lemon sole |
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