It’s no secret among my friends and family that I’m a huge fan of Mexican food. Growing up in Southern California, I was exposed to lots of different takes on the cuisine. So when I moved to the east coast a while back, I soon realized the challenge I would face trying to find great Mexican food out here.

Pancho’s is real Mexican Food—about as authentic as you will find anywhere in the US, let alone the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. All I ordered on my first visit was a plate of Tacos Al Pastor, but I could tell from the flavor (and the fact that there was Chile Verde on the menu) that I would be coming back here again.