San Pancho is set to open soon at 7056 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park. The restaurant is owned by David Perez and Carolina McCandless, who also own Cielo Rojo. The couple met in 2012 at Gracias Madre, a vegan Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. Now, they’re bringing their take on San Francisco Mission-style burritos to Montgomery County.
A “Mission-style” burrito is a type of burrito that first became popular during the 1960s in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. It is distinguished by its large size and the inclusion of rice and other ingredients. This style gained nationwide popularity when major chains like Chipotle and Qdoba began offering their versions.
Carolina McCandless has local ties to the area, as she is from Takoma Park, and her parents own Amano, a nearby store offering unique and affordable women’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, and shoes.
The restaurant recently ran a contest on its Instagram page, giving followers a chance to attend its upcoming soft opening. We will provide an update when an official opening date is announced.