Simply stunning original takes on Mexican food Can't…read morerecommend this place enough. I eat here almost every time I come to El Paso Portions are large, prices are very reasonable. Best tasting crickets I've ever had. If they had a $10 bowl of just them, I'd order it.

Let me start by saying that the ELEMI restaurant in Eastlake is definitely a step above your…read moreaverage Tex-Mex taqueria in El Paso and, in my opinion, a much stronger culinary experience than the Elemi taqueria in Cimarron. The restaurant offers a cozy contemporary feel with a minimalist modern touch. The white oak and high ceiling also contributes to a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Right from the start, I loved the presentation of the Pepino--refreshing, creative, and unlike anything I've seen elsewhere. The Aguachile Callo de Hacha was outstanding, easily one of the highlights of the evening. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend ordering the following tacos - Campesino ($7) and the Pato al Pastor ($8); both are packed with original flavors and showcase the chef's creativity. Their Jamaica drink is also excellent and pairs beautifully with the food. Chef Emiliano Marentes has deservedly earned national recognition and James Beard acclaim, which naturally creates high expectations before you even walk through the door. So that is always creating an issue as many of us expect perfection. The restaurant was moderately busy, with some people waiting to be seated. The biggest disappointment, however, was the pace. We waited approximately 25 minutes for our food despite the restaurant not appearing especially full. Then came the most unexpected wait of the evening--the restroom. Standing in line for more than 15 minutes just to use the bathroom is something I've never experienced at a restaurant. That took away from what had started as a very enjoyable evening. Service was efficient without any fluff. Overall this is a solid 4.0/5.0.

Please listen to all the 1 and 2 star reviews. The only reason this is a 2 star is because the…read moresirloin sandwich was actually pretty good and well balanced. This might be one of the weirdest dining experiences I've had. When I first walked in, the staff looked confused as to why I was there, asking if I was lost or was looking for someone. After getting seated at the bar and ordering a sandwich and a tequila soda with lime, I got my drink but was told they had no limes... at a Mexican restaurant. Okay. Then, after I finished half my drink, the bartender George suddenly places 3 sliced limes in front of me, and asks me if I want another. I politely told him no and he poured some tequila in a glass and said he'd save it for himself. I thought he was joking, but i saw one of the other male waiters drinking an open bourbon and then later finishing the tequila he poured up. I also heard another table outside complaining that they had been waiting for over 20 mins and didn't get any waters or sodas sent to their table when they ordered. The place was pretty empty so this shouldn't have been a problem at all. Overall, management should really take note of the other poor reviews and make changes. Maybe more prep needs to be done, so simple things like limes don't run out at 8pm. Also, I don't know how professional it is for staff to be drinking on the job, but that might need to change as well.

I was a little skeptical to try this restaurant due to the mixed reviews. However my husband & I…read moredecided to go on a date night & let me tell you, we were impressed! The place has a dark, moody vibe. It is decorated with greenery & the accents are black & white. It is perfect for a date or girls night! They also have a patio with outdoor seating. The food was actually really good. For our appetizer we got the Ribeye Aguachiles; they were a perfect mix between sweet & spicy. For our dishes we tried the 12 oz. Arrachera & the chipotle shrimp pasta. Everything was delicious. The drinks were also 10/10. My only complaint is the food took a while to come out even when the restaurant was almost empty.

Good and very fresh seafood, nice servers, fast service. Fish soup and tacos were both very good…read more Will go again.

Great service, upscale yet comfortable atmosphere and authentic tacos. I had the LapaLapa taco and…read morea grilled octopus. Both were amazing! The grilled onions peppers were well seasoned and the homemade tortillas were the perfect complement. Ordered a Cantarito cocktail. Highly recommend!!

I sent my parents several breakfast menus to choose from for my dad's birthday, and although it was…read morea bit overwhelming, they decided on Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant & Bar on George Dieter. They said the chilaquiles and menudo were phenomenal--everything tasted fresh and delicious. They said the waitress was very nice to them, I think her name was Katelyn or Kathleen. A big thank you to the manager Emma and staff for helping me cover their meal over the phone since I live out of town. I truly appreciate you making it possible for me to treat them to a special birthday breakfast.

Kendra was horrible. The fries of the Mexican style fried steaks look like they were just thrown…read moreon. If they going to plate it it should be presentable. Oh. And the change was only dollars . Horrible waitress. She gave my mom attitude. Oh and one more thing why UAE a whole napkin for just a fork ridiculous! Stupid and the waiter with glasses and curly hair was rude! Ugh! Who's the owner of the fucking establishment?! And the ambiance is too noisy turn the music down dumbassses

Love the service, food and atmosphere! One of my go to places here in Clint it's the kind of place…read moreyou feel familiar in and the staff treats you so kindly!

Okay, where to begin. I had been driving for about 12 and 1/2 hours straight and hadn't had…read moreanything since 9:00 a.m.. I was super hungry, and once I found my hotel I was pleased to find there was a restaurant right next door. So I thought I would go check it out When I walked in, this place definitely had a dive biker bar feel to it, but it was super packed for a Tuesday night. The lady behind the bar said sit wherever I'd like and she'd be right with me. It took her a little while to get to me as the place was pretty bumping so I can't fault her for that. She came up to the table and asked me what I'd like. I ordered the three sirloin tacos and an iced tea. She brought out the iced tea, and I had some chips and salsa while I waited. In fact, they tasted like they were bought a store, the real star was the salsa which was completely homemade and had a definite kick to it! I sat there for quite a while waiting for my tacos, after about 15 or 20 minutes she came by and said my tacos would be right out and got me a refill of my tea and some more chips. About another 10 minutes later the tacos finally arrived. They were served on one of those hot fajita plates.. well the style is correct, the plate itself was not hot. In fact, all of the food was lukewarm. Kind of disappointing when I was super starving, but I thought you know what. Let's at least give it a go. Aside from the food not being hot, the meat really did not have the flavor I was hoping for. I added the cilantro and Pico de gallo to the tacos. Hoping that would spice it up a little bit, but I was sorely mistaken. I ended up adding the green onion and some of the salsa from the chips and that at least gave it some kick. Even more disappointing was the rice and beans being lukewarm. My guess is they had my plate made at least 15 minutes ago and it just sat on the counter and no one picked it up. Sad, cuz I really wanted to like this place. At the end of the meal I sat there waiting for the check, and it didn't come. All of my chips and sat there with my wallet and credit card. Hoping to catch someone's attention. My server finally came over and apologized and took my card. A little while later she came back and said have a great evening. Was it all bad? No, it was not. I looked around at the other customers who seemed to be really enjoying the food so I'm just wondering if I caught a bad dish. Bottom line? I doubt that I'll ever come back here, but if I do I will be sure to report back to all of my friends in Yelpland and see if this place made it improvement.

Get the Al pastor tacos! The food, service, and atmosphere was awesome! Highly recommended!read more

Enjoyed a birthday lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated on the more private patio…read moresection which was nice. Loved the start up of the meal with the homemade chicharrones and salsa. Very tasty! The family opted for a mix of different plates. Enchiladas (green & red) they look a little different (like empanadas almost) but they were tasty - preferred the green. Also had a torta which was pretty large. A smothered tamale plate (cannot recall the name), the tamale platter and the parillada meal that a couple folks shared. Overall the food was tasty. We did have a little bit of an issue with some cold plates and slower service but overall not bad & we'll try it again at some point.

Two visits, both with friends who love this restaurant. Service is always solid, friendly and the…read moreright amount of checking in (for my tastes.) Water refilled promptly, which seems rare these days. You're never rushed - ask for your check when you're ready. Not quite a fine dining environment, but it's close - it straddles elegant and cozy/family-owned in a very nice way. Suitable for special occasion dinners, etc. Food has always been good - I've tried two different combos and liked both. Beans and rice are solid! I think the gorditas are particularly well done here - light, airy, crispy, well drained of grease. Also, if you like crispy tacos (which I associate with SoCal), they do those here well also. Their enchiladas are good, but I like them better elsewhere. If you like a mild sauce, you might love them here. My friends love the flavor of the caldo de res here (however it's made with deshebrada-style meat rather than shank.) I'll try this on a winter visit. I'm also curious if they make their own mole - if so, that might be my next choice.

What happened to Leo's???…read more What tells you immediately if you're in a good Mexican restaurant are the following true Mexican staples: Beans Salsa (core component of daily Mexican meals) Then the Regional staples: Tostadas (chips) Rice BABY! Leo's failed all four I've been going to Leo's since I was 7 (Lower Valley off Northloop) now 69 Leo's missed the mark the last couple of times I went, and today again I was very disappointed; I ordered the flautas Instead of home made creamy, mocha refried beans with cheese, I got thick, dark brown canned bean spread (familiar after taste) with a tiny pinch of cheese The two tostadas in the dark brown bean spread were the only true tostadas; the other tostadas came from a bag The salsa was not up to par, too much tomato; Where are the chiles?? Received old mushy rice (no grain visible) Old wilted, soggy lettuce The flautas were not tasty, light and crispy and not filled with beef from end to end It is a tragedy; Native El Pasoans know what I mean; newcomers and others have no clue. Leo's used to make delicious authentic Mexican food with integrity.

Mi Pueblito Cafe is tucked in an older neighborhood business plaza…read more We ordered Menudo (its made fresh daily, not frozen). It came with buttered toasted bread and the condiments on the side. We also ordered the Bacon wrapped Shrimp dinner. Each shrimp had a slice of green chile or jalapeño tucked inside. It was so good! The bed of Spanish rice was like my Nana Lúpe used to make! The website says open until 8pm however when I called to make reservations, I was told they close at 7pm. We arrived within the hour and the ladies and kitchen served us without rushing us. Another couple walked in for dinner 15 min until 7pm. They too were welcomed and served without being rushed.

Service was really good and friendly. Ambiance was really nice. Food was delicious. I never knew…read morethere was a Mexican noodle soup. It was pretty good. It was nice for a chilly morning. The Enchiladas were delicious! The red and green sauce was really good. I think you should just pick one or the other even if it's your first time. The portions were perfect! I had chicken enchiladas and they were stuffed! Eggs made perfect and everything was seasoned perfectly. The beans were just ok but everything else was delicious. Even the iced tea was good. Had to be freshly made tea. I will definitely be back!