Pecina's Mexican Cafe - El Reno Location

Stopped by Pecina's on our last visit to El Reno. Had a good time overall but it wasn't anything that blew us away.
It's a small cozy place just southwest of downtown. Really clean both inside and out which was nice to see. The staff was polite but kept their distance with us. They seemed more relaxed with other customers who came in while we were there. Probably regulars.
The white queso is as good as people say. And the tortilla chips were honestly some of the best we've had. Not greasy at all. They also brought out another cheese dip that was pretty tasty. The salsa was okay but nothing memorable.
One thing that bugged us was how little they brought of everything. No refills either. We barely saw our server so we never got a chance to ask for more. Later on we noticed another table asked and got refills so maybe we should have said something. Still felt like we were left guessing.
We ordered the double fajitas since the menu made a big deal about their special spices and preparation. The meat was tender and had good flavor but was on the salty side. Portion wise it felt small. Normally we can't even finish a single order of fajitas at other places but we had no problem finishing the double here.
Also the tortillas were thin and tasted like they came from a package. And instead of butter they gave us some whipped vegetable oil spread which was a letdown.
We were hoping this would be one of those places worth making a trip for. It's not quite there. But if we're passing through again we'd probably give it another shot and just know what to expect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Very authentic! Laid back. Excellent service. The food is delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful food and service, great place to eat was very impressed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was delicious, hot and great customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing customer service, 2 huge meals we couldn’t even finish plus a set up for less than $35, the woman who took my order on the phone was so patient and amazing. the gauc was the very best gauc I’ve ever had before. We will be back regularly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Chicken Enchiladas, Beef Tamale with Refried Beans and Rice, Chicken Sour Cream Enchiladas, White Queso and Chips

The service was excellent and has been every time I go. Food was exceptional. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic Experience at Pencina Mexican Café!

Wow! What a great place to eat. This was our first visit, and we made the drive from Yukon to check it out. It was absolutely worth it! The food was incredibly fresh, and the portion sizes were excellent for the price. On top of that, the service was top-notch, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. We’ll definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips Salsa, Fried Jalapeños with Onions, Taco Plate, Chicken Chimichanga

Fast...Fresh...and Friendly! The Best
Restaurant in El Reno......Our favorite place to eat dinner!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had dinner outside on the deck!
Perfect and relaxing! Food was fresh and hot and service was 100% Best restaurant in El Reno!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went in for lunch 4/25/25 it was absolutely outstanding. Clean,the staff marvelous and all the food to perfection..5star +

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The chips, tortillas, cheese and salsa were delicious. We enjoyed the meals we ordered. My hubby gave me a few bites of his churro with caramel and vanilla sauce, and it was so tasty! We only had to wait 5-10 minutes on a Friday night to get a table we wanted which is not bad at all! They were full and the place is small- but there’s enough room that my anxiety didn’t kick in, because it was busy, not crazy. They have an insane amount of people working the dining area, so the service was phenomenal. We didn’t have to wait long for anything. Everyone working was incredibly friendly. They must have just as many cooks in the back because our food came out crazy fast, but was somehow all fresh. Also, the decor and the patio were all beautiful! I love traveling and finding amazing Mexican restaurants. This was one of my most positive dining experiences 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Its was ok. But very salty.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Came in around 4-430pm. Quick service, fast, friendly. Will recommend and enjoy again soon. Thanks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Dips, Smothered Burrito, Chips Salsa, Quesadilla, Taco Plate, Chicken Enchiladas, White Queso and Chips

Our first visit and Xavier was our waiter. Service was great & the food was fresh and hot!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a group of 35 boys after a soccer game! They took the BEST care of us! Food was equally as amazing as the service! The queso is so so good! Thank you so much! - Shawnee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5