Mexican adventure

By BRIAN DUFF  |  June 7, 2006

Though it has two locations (South Portland and Brunswick) you will not mistake Hacienda Pancho Villa for a chain restaurant. The purple booths, the colorful tables, even the old-fashioned Corona banners, they all feel home-grown — and not home-grown in Maine. The Hacienda is clearly run by people who care about the food they serve, and the place gives off a family-run vibe despite its size. We should continue to explore its huge menu — to think of it as a land of opportunity, much like America, that rewards boldness and exploration.

Hacienda Pancho Villa | 671 Main St, South Portland | 207.871.1500 | 110 Pleasant St, Brunswick | 207.729.0029 | Daily, 6 am-11 pm

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