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    Café Mayapan

    4.5 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Cafes
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    CAFÉ MAYAPAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chile Verde with beans and rice, so good
    Rick M.

    Fast service, friendly service, delicious fresh made food, amazing flavors. I ordered the chile verde, its delicious, iw simmered spucy green chile deliciousness, the meat is very tender and flavorful, co.es wirh beans and rice. Wife ordeted the bran tostadas and smal caldo tlalpeno, she lived both, very goodoverakk. Love the cultural celebration,, feels like being at my abuelitas

    Fideo soup
    Jay J.

    It is in an industrial part of town Try the Fideo soup it was amazing Service with a smile and great attitude very few customers on a Friday wonder if it because of the Worst chips and salsa I have ever had in a restaurant Ambiance is weird not as mexican as I had hoped Tons of parking Ordered the shredded beef flautas recommended by waitress don't order no taste minimal spice Place is very clean Don't know why it was rated this high on yelp had high hopes but not impressed

    Gloria V.

    This place is simple but full of culture and some not so common Mexican dishes like nopalitos and chile pasado. Went there today and caught the last of their special dia de muertos menu. The mole coloradito had the right balance of sweetness and spiciness, just how I like it and the tamal oaxaqueño in the banana leaf was nice and fluffy. Would go back to try the other items on the menu. Their prices are very reasonable except for their special menu offerings. Had a long wait because there was a UTEP group and lots of people.

    Café de olla.
    Cassandra A.

    Best place to get breakfast, sadly only served on Saturday! Everything is delicious, fresh, and affordable. Plenty of vegetarian options!

    Complimentary chips & salsa. Agua de Jamaica was too sweet for me.
    Lisa M.

    Years ago, the cafe's food offerings were served in a cafeteria-style food court setting. These days, friendly wait staff tends to all your needs, presenting you first with a complimentary basket of thick, freshly fried tortilla chips & a roasted jalapeno salsa with a subtle kick. They have authentic & mostly healthy Mexican food & plenty of vegetarian & vegan options. Their menu items consist of appetizers, soups, salads, enchiladas, flair as, a few entrees, & tacos & burritos with your choice of guisados. I'm not a fan of cactus, but I decided to try the nopalitos en chile Colorado. They were the best I've ever had & totally made me a fan. They had a nice tender texture & weren't slimy. They're served w/steamed corn tortillas & your choice of side. I chose the vegetable consommé & added black beans. The soup looked boring but was actually very flavorful & unique. They offer daily specials w/items you won't find anywhere else like enfrijoladas, tlacoyos & more! Only problem is they usually run out. During the fall, they serve the seasonal coveted national dish of Mexico, chile en nogada. They even offer a veg version w/chipotle mushrooms that's amazing! Only thing I didn't really like was their agua de Jamaica. It was too sweet for me. I also dislike that they close at 3 pm. Other than that you NEED to check this place out!

    Nopal relleno with asadero and mushrooms
    Andrea B.

    Lots of vegetarian options here! And just good old traditional Mexican food! I ordered the sopa Azteca to start, and the broth was thick and spicy. They were generous with the avocado, too! The nopal relleno had plenty of mushrooms and asadero. The flavor was smoky perfection. Best of all was the service: I was greeted promptly. The waitress helped me with some recommendations. She checked on me once or twice, but not too much. It was a great experience all around. I will be back soon! Update: I've tried a number of menu items since my last review. The red enchiladas have become my favorite. The red sauce is perfect and not too hot. I also think they have the best rice in town. The chips and salsa to start the meal do not disappoint: the chips are thick and crispy and the salsa always has a good kick to it. As always, the service is exceptional and the servers remember you and your usual order.

    roja enchiladas
    Ruby B.

    Most authentic Mexican food you can find anywhere but Mexico. The tortilla soup is probably one of the bast things I've ever had in my life. You can tell that everything is super fresh and local especially their quesadillas which they make in house every morning. From the big jugs filled with horchata and hibiscus tea to the best enchiladas ever there's really nothing there that isn't made with love and therefore incredible. When you're there you can imminently feel the amazing presence of the community, friendly staff, and years of tradition. It's hard to not fall in love with the food and everything that Café Mayapan has to offer.

    Green enchiladas
    Leslie R.

    Good food. We ordered the enchiladas green and chicken tacos. Tacos were really good, i would definitely recommend! It was pretty busy while we were there so the service could have been better.

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    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

    3.7
    (587 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    I've been a loyal customer of this establishment since 2008. While the food was never the primary…read morereason I returned, the excellent margaritas and outstanding service kept me coming back for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, that loyalty came to an end after a recent experience that was both disappointing and unacceptable. My family and I chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Every guest paid separately, and there were no issues during the evening itself. However, as the event concluded, multiple attendees, including family members and in-laws, overheard servers making derogatory comments about our party. Among the remarks were that we were "ungrateful," "cheap," and "broke," along with other inappropriate comments that no customer should ever have to hear. I brought the matter to the attention of ownership, hoping for a meaningful resolution. While I was told the employees had been reprimanded, the proposed remedy was a $25 gift card. After nearly 18 years of patronage, the response felt dismissive and only added insult to injury. What disappoints me most is not simply the behavior of the staff, but the lack of accountability and concern shown afterward. This was a place I once considered a reliable and welcoming destination for family gatherings and celebrations. Sadly, that trust has been lost. As a result, I will no longer be returning or recommending this establishment to friends, family, or colleagues. Respect for customers should be a fundamental part of any hospitality business, and in this case, that standard was not met.

    One of the best ambiences I have experienced at a Mexican restaurant. The service was very friendly…read moreand fast. I would rate both the ambience and service highly. The food arrived within about 10 minutes for our group of six, which was impressive. The complimentary fried tortillas were very good, and the salsa was enjoyable as well. I ordered al pastor tacos. The flavor was good, but the meat was very dry. I liked the portion size, especially the amount of meat, but it would have been excellent if it were not so dry.

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    El Toro Bronco

    El Toro Bronco

    4.7
    (73 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Our go-to taco spot in EP. We live in cruces and tbh we haven't really had any respectable Mexican…read morefood there save for 1 spot. They're better down here, but El toro bronco has been the best we've had. Food comes out quick, very reasonably priced. Tacos come with onion, cilantro, lime and radish. Everything comes w free chips & salsa and beans. Would definitely recommend paying this place a visit!!

    I ordered the 5 person combo chicken and steak. To go. It…read morecomes with 5 prebuttered baked potatoes- average sized, a large serving of Charro beans, one small queso fundido with Chorizo, ( they charged me for the chorizo and the queso did not have it). About 8 large chile toreados, grilled onions.and plenty of corn tortillas. The charro beans were mostly bean soup. I actually poured some of the bean soup into a bowl so we could serve ourselves to avoid some spilling. The baked potatoes were generously bathed in butter. They did not provide any other toppings for the potatoes. Personally I think some sour cream, or Mexican crema de la Mesa, some chives, some other toppings would have been nice. The queso fundido was good but also a disappointment. It was missing the chorizo that I had paid extra for. The meat was very good. Well done but not dry or hard to chew. I was pleased to see that the chicken was not cooked into dryness. We did come across a couple of meat grisel or what in Spanish is called "nervio". This place has a small sign that states that if you pay with a credit card a 3% service charge will be added to your bill. I am pretty good with math and I pointed out to the cashier that they actually charge 4%. He did make a correction on my bill. Be ware of your bill. Otherwise they do give you plenty of food. It reminds me of a Mexican parrillada/ grilled cook out. The food here was very good, good tasting, and in spite of the small glitches worth it. We will be returning again.

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    El Cometa

    El Cometa

    3.9
    (291 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    I discovered El Cometa in 2019 through a friend, and it quickly became one of my favorite places to…read moreeat whenever I am in El Paso. Looking back, El Cometa is what started my taco obsession. Their tacos al pastor con queso are so good. The marinated pork is perfectly seasoned, a little greasy in the best way, and topped with melted cheese. One thing I love is their salsa bar. I always grab the red salsa, green salsa, and guacamole. I pile all three on my tacos, and every bite is amazing. Their tacos remind me of my favorite tacos at the resort my family visited every summer in Cancún. Even though it has been years since I have been there, El Cometa brings those memories back with every bite. The staff is incredible. Last summer, the hostess recognized me right away and seated me immediately. She even remembered my order. I order the exact same thing every visit: tacos and two cans of Sprite. The fact that she has been there since I first started coming in 2019 makes every visit feel like coming home. From 2019 until I moved away in 2022, I went there almost every week. To eat here, everyone lines up at the cashier to place an order, but somehow I always felt like royalty. The staff knew me, and every visit felt welcoming. El Cometa never disappoints. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and every visit reminds me why I fell in love with tacos in the first place.

    Let me say, El Cometa will be the most beautiful food to ever hit your tastebuds. Every visit I…read moreshed a tear of joy just at the thought of their flautas. Not to mention, you get to serve your own toppings! I love the service ALWAYS, super quick and always upbeat!!

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