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    Pancho and Lefty's

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    261 reviews
    #1 of 32 Restaurants in Monroe
    $$ - $$$, American, Southwestern, Bar
    1018 17th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566-2005
    +1 608-426-6116
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    4.5 261 reviews
    #1 of 32 Restaurants in Monroe
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere

    Location and contact

    1018 17th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566-2005
    Website
    Email
    +1 608-426-6116

    Menu

    5.00
    Deviled Eggs
    The family recipe, 6 pieces
    2.00
    Tomato Salsa & Tortilla Chips
    3.50
    Cheese Dip & Chips
    Creamy, spicy, tasty
    5.00
    Chili Cheese Fries
    Our legendary plate of love
    6.00
    Sweet Potato Fries
    A generous portion w/ red chili mayo dipping sauce
    6.50
    Chicken Tenders
    The mainstay of america w/ fries & honey mustard
    5.00
    Six Tiny Corndogs w/ French Fries
    5.00
    Chili
    Sirloin, ground chuck, cheese on top & a slice of cornbread. Perfect
    6.00
    Cheeseburger Sliders
    3 tiny burgers w/ american cheese
    5.00
    Pulled Pork Sliders
    3‎ sandwiches w/ a pickle slice & BBQ sauce
    BURRITOS‎
    Stuffed w/ pinto beans, jack & cheddar cheese, black beans, rice & salsa verde plus your choice of meat. Served w/ tortilla chips & salsa.
    7.00
    Marinated, Grilled Sirloin Steak
    7.00
    Marinated, Grilled Chicken Breast
    7.00
    Pulled Pork w/ BBQ Sauce
    7.00
    Braised Beef (Slow Cooked Sirloin)
    5.50
    Meatless Burrito
    2.50
    Make It a Meal
    Burrito Bowl
    Everything‎ but the tortilla
    SIGNATURE BURRITOS‎
    8.50
    The Frito Burrito
    Beans, cheese, grilled steak, fritos & cheese sauce! Served w/ slaw & a pickle.
    8.00
    The Badger
    A‎ grilled klements brat rolled w/ beans, cheese, kraut & our spicy cheese sauce. Surprisingly outstanding served w/ slaw & a pickle.
    7.00
    The Bluto
    Chile cheese fries in burrito form w/ beans & jack blend cheese. Absurd & addictive served w/ a bag of fritos & sour cream.
    9.00
    The Kundert
    Our pulled pork w/ 2 slices of thick cut bacon, 2 slices of melted cheddar, beans & jack blend cheese served w/ slaw & a pickle.
    10.00
    The (Huge) Breakfast Burrito
    Grilled, marinated steak, 2 eggs scrambled w/ grilled onions & bell peppers plus cheese sauce & salsa. Wicked good served w/ tortilla chips & salsa.
    SANDWICHES‎
    8.50
    Beef Brisket
    Smoked beef brisket piled on one of our fresh, toasted rolls w/ a splash of house spicy BBQ sauce. Served w/ fries, slaw & a pickle.
    10.50
    The Deacon
    Smoked brisket, thick cut bacon, cheddar cheese freaky good! Served w/ fries, slaw & a pickle.
    7.50
    Cheesefor a buck
    Pulled Pork
    Wood fire roasted pulled pork piled on one of our fresh, toasted rolls w/ a splash of sweet & spicy BBQ sauce. Served w/ fries, slaw & a pickle.
    11.00
    The Pig on Pig
    Pulled pork, 2 pieces of thick cut bacon, 2 slices of cheddar, BBQ sauce on a toasted roll. One fine sandwich served w/ fries, slaw & a pickle.
    7.50
    Cheese for a buck
    The Beef Sandwich
    Slow cooked sirloin roast is shredded then blended w/ peppers, onions, tomatoes & spices on a toasted roll served w/ fries, slaw & a pickle.
    Single patty burge 8.00
    The deuce 11.00
    The Burger
    7oz‎ of ground chuck, hand formed, seasoned w/ salt & pepper then grilled to medium over an open flame. Served on a toasted roll w/ fries, slaw & a pickle.
    13.50
    The You Betcha Burger 2
    Patties, 2 pieces of thick cut bacon, 2 slices of cheese & a fried egg, you betcha!
    9.50
    The Super Mushroom Burger
    A pile of sautéed mushrooms under a blanket of melted swiss cheese. Truly delicious
    9.50
    The Jungle Room
    A bacon cheeseburger w/ 2 slices of american cheese & creamy peanut butter. In honor of all that is elvis
    9.50
    The Bacon Blue Burger
    Our killer burger w/ a slice of thickcut bacon, grilled onions & molten smoked blue cheese
    NOT SANDWICHES‎
    18.00
    The Grilled Ribeye Steak
    Just under a pound, hand cut, seasoned w/ pancho rub, grilled to your liking. Served w/ sautéed bell peppers & onions, fries & slaw or rice & beans (pinto or black)
    10.00
    Sirloin Steak Filets
    Marinated, grilled sirloin filets topped w/ sautéed onions & bell peppers & our spicy, creamy cheese sauce. Served w/ rice & beans (black or pinto) or fries & slaw.
    9.00
    Chicken Breast Filets
    Marinated, grilled breast filets topped w/ sautéed onions & bell peppers & our spicy, creamy cheese sauce. Served w/ rice & beans (black or pinto) or fries & slaw
    13.00
    Big Shrimp & Rice
    Freshly sautéed large shrimp served over rice pilaf covered w/ a green chili, andouille sausage sauce. Served w/ a toasted roll. A real good plate of food
    SALADS‎
    10.00
    The Tex Cobb Salad
    Chopped iceberg lettuce tossed in house vinaigrette, hard boiled egg, thick cut bacon, diced tomato, avocado & chicken breast w/ crumbled smoked blue cheese.
    9.00
    The Sxsw Salad
    Romaine & iceberg lettuce, black beans, corn, bell peppers tossed in ranch dressing topped w/ a grilled chicken breast, shredded jack cheese & tortilla strips
    7.50
    Grilled chicken breast +3.00
    Fried chicken tenders +3.00
    The Big Salad
    Romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced carrots, cucumber, bell pepper & red onion tossed w/ ranch dressing w/ a sprinkle of jack cheese on top.
    4.00
    Side Salad
    Lettuce, carrot, cucumber & tomato w/ a sprinkle of jack cheese & your choice of dressing. Ranch, blue cheese, french or house vinaigrette
    4.00
    Essie's Chocolate Bread Pudding
    Served warm w/ hazelnut sauce & whipped cream the constantly rotating array of locally made desserts. Check out the chalk board!
    FOOD KIDS MIGHT EAT‎
    5.00
    Tiny Corndogs & Fries
    6.50
    Chicken Tenders w/ Fries & Honey Mustard
    3.50
    Chicken +1.00
    Small Cheese Quesadilla
    6.00
    Cheeseburger Sliders
    1.50
    Carrot Slices w/ Ranch Dressing
    The united states government wants you to know that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs or shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness.
    SIDES‎
    1.00
    Rice Pilaf
    1.50
    Guacamole
    1.50
    Cheese Sauce
    1.00
    Black Beans
    0.50
    Sour Cream
    0.50
    Lettuce, Tomato
    1.00
    Pinto Beans
    0.50
    Mayo
    1.50
    Bacon(1)
    0.50
    Salsa
    BEVERAGES‎
    Tall 3.00
    Short 2.00
    Pabst or Schlitz
    Tall 4.00
    Short 2.50
    New Glarus Spotted Cow
    Tall 4.00
    Short 2.50
    New Glarus Seasonal
    Tall 4.00
    Short 2.50
    Seasonal Craft Brew
    BOTTLED BEER‎
    3.50
    Red Stripe Lager 12Oz
    Hooray‎ beer!
    3.50
    Corona Lager 12Oz
    3.50
    Corona Light 12Oz
    2.50
    Huber Bock 12Oz
    2.50
    1845 Pilsner 12Oz
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    About
    This is as small restaurant that packs people in. It has a small bar and you usually have to wait for a table. You can leave your number and they will call when a table opens up.The food is unbelievable. It's a place where other restaurant owners go to eat.
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    American, Southwestern, Bar
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Lunch

    Nice little place on the square, food is very good. We stuck with appetizers alone and there is no way we could have had a complete meal after that. Friendly staff, big negative is no debit or credit cards.

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank jacksO4684RK
    Reviewed April 9, 2019
    Cash only

    Stopped around 6:00 PM on a Tuesday. Didn't realize the place is cash only until being seated and seeing it printed on the back of wait staff shirts. They do have an ATM machine inside the place. Not a large dining establishment, but the take-out...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Sheldon S
    Reviewed April 8, 2019
    Absolutely Awesome!

    A lunch stop in early spring found this local, singular restaurant filled with happy diners from all over the region. We sat next to 2 first-time visitors from Illinois who were equally impressed. While still a chilly spring day, some diners chose to sit outside...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Proartist
    Reviewed March 30, 2019
    Lunch on the square

    My son and I went and ate outside on the square. We both had a burger and fries. The food was very good and the staff very nice.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Venture714034
    nadine b, Owner at Pancho and Lefty's, responded to this reviewResponded April 2, 2019

    Thank you!

    Reviewed March 27, 2019
    Awesome place to eat!

    We have been here several times and will continue to patronize this restaurant.... The food is excellent! Place is always full, but they get you in pretty quickly. The place smells amazing because they smoke their pork right out back... Make sure you take cash...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Cheryle C
    nadine b, Owner at Pancho and Lefty's, responded to this reviewResponded March 28, 2019

    Thank you so much!!

    Reviewed March 24, 2019
    Great stop for lunch.

    Stopped for lunch on our way to Galena. Place was full when we got there and smelled amazing. Had the steak burrito and it was really good.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank traveloften38
    nadine b, Owner at Pancho and Lefty's, responded to this reviewResponded March 27, 2019

    Thank you!

    Reviewed March 21, 2019
    Best chef, best food, beautiful town to visit

    I've lived in Monroe, WI, for ten years and this is far and away the best restaurant, not only the best of it's kind, in our area. 100% satisfaction every time with delicious smoked meats, burgers, tacos & burritos, specials, and terrific service.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank DLUCASG
    nadine b, Owner at Pancho and Lefty's, responded to this reviewResponded March 22, 2019

    Thank you!!

    Reviewed March 16, 2019 via mobile
    Great lunch! Gluten free options

    I had the shrimp tacos. They were delicious! A lot of food I had leftovers for dinner. Only reason not 5 stars is they do not take reservations and only accept cash both are inconvenient.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank kmalmberg1
    nadine b, Owner at Pancho and Lefty's, responded to this reviewResponded March 19, 2019

    Thanks!

    Reviewed February 12, 2019
    Always GREAT!

    The food is creative, fresh and always with a little, original spin. We've never been disappointed. Highly recommended!

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Ken O
    nadine b, Owner at Pancho and Lefty's, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2019

    Thank you Ken!

    Reviewed January 31, 2019 via mobile
    First Time

    Trip Advisor ratings were spot on for this great find. Great food and service. Thanks Nicole! Easy parking and scenic Wisconsin town.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank mjdj80
    nadine b, Owner at Pancho and Lefty's, responded to this reviewResponded February 1, 2019

    Thank you!

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