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 may have noticed a “coming soon” sign in the window. The new joint, Stir Fry Express, is celebrating its grand opening today.

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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.

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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Grand Opening Alert: Free Lunch 🍽️

Stir Fry Express isn’t wasting any time introducing itself to the community. They're celebrating their opening by offering a free lunch today. Get the details below.

The restaurant officially opens Tuesday, February 3rd, and to celebrate, they’re hosting a Grand Opening Free Lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m that day.

According to the Post Bulletin, each guest can enjoy one free plate from the buffet to sample what Stir Fry Express has to offer. (Drinks not included.)