Lights Back On! New Restaurant Opens at Former Pancheros Location in Rochester

Back in November, after eight years in Rochester, Pancheros served its last “better built burrito” and closed its doors. Now, the lights are back on, and a new restaurant has officially moved in.

If you’ve driven past the former Pancheros location at 4107 N. U.S. Highway 52, you probably noticed a “coming soon” sign in the window. The new joint, Stir Fry Express, is now open after celebrating its grand opening Tuesday.

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Meet Rochester’s Newest Restaurant: Stir Fry Express

Stir Fry Express is a family-owned and operated restaurant based in Minnesota, focused on serving bold flavors and fresh ingredients.

This is a self-serve buffet-style restaurant where you pay by the weight of your plate. And, diners will have a lot to choose from with rotating items including favorites like chicken and broccoli, orange chicken, and beef stir-fry.

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Stir Fry Express gives customers complete freedom to customize their meals. Whether you want a mountain of meat with just a few noodles or a plate of rice with a spoonful of broccoli, it’s all up to you. Build your plate your way.

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The new restaurant didn't waste anytime introducing itself to the community. They celebrated their opening Tuesday by offering a free lunch to everyone in the community.

The restaurant officially opened Tuesday, February 3rd, and to celebrate, they gave away free lunches. According to the Post Bulletin, guests were able to enjoy one free plate from the buffet to sample what Stir Fry Express has to offer.