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    Carlos & Mickey's

    3.6 (80 reviews)

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Tacos al pastor chicken
    Tom H.

    This historic restaurant has what many are looking for as it is always packed. The food is good and personally I think the salsa is lacking the spice to it. So I give it 4 out of 5 stars. There is a lot of history here as soon as you walk in. There are photos of some famous or respected people who have dined here before. I'll take some pictures next time I'm here. They have a bar with your favorite drinks, alcohol and non-alcoholic.

    Winner of US pageant trained by original owners
    Patrick D.

    Back to Carlos & Mickey for their lunch special. A breaded Milanese chicken with rice and beans. Mama Mia quel savor! The service from Bernardino was welcoming and attentive. The ambiance is always back to the 60s Mexican Paradiso with so much memorabilia. It is a colorful bright and comfortable historical journey back to the days of Pancho Villa! Love this place!

    Sahitya M.

    Great place with wonderful ambience. Makes you feel like you are in Mexico. The pina colada is delicious. There are a lot of vegetarian options in this place. The guacamole didn't disappoint us either ! The food is really filling and piping hot. Could be a great place to meet with large group of friends.

    Patrick A.

    Carlos & Mickey's is an El Paso landmark. It's located near Fort Bliss and definitely is military friendly. Delicious food, incredible drinks, excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, and room for special occasions. Serving El Paso since 1944.

    Mixed fajita plate
    Bri M.

    Hubby and I went for a slightly-early anniversary date. Yes, I know this place isn't cheap, but it was a celebration. They sat us quickly in a booth that felt very comfortable and private. We ordered the chili con queso, which was delicious after I added some of the salsa to it. He had the shrimp, chicken and steak mixed fajitas and was in heaven. I went crazy and had the giant margarita, which I didn't even quite manage to finish. We really splurged and had the sopapillas for dessert, which were soft pillows of deliciousness The service was impeccable - stopping by often enough without feeling like they're rushing you. When my husband asked for a little more sweet & low for his iced tea, they didn't skimp and bring 2 or 3 packets like most places, but a whole handful, in a little bowl. This place is pricey, but the ambiance and service made it worthwhile for a celebratory meal.

    Caldo de Res
    Daniel A.

    Airport food is normally over priced and not tasty. However, Carlos & Mickey at the ELP Airport Caldo de Res was the best thus far.

    Flacos enchiladas
    Thomas M.

    Love the food, it was fresh, the chicken delish and it was filling. The rice and beans were fresh!!! The service was great with Nacho and Juan the bartenders and the place has character. Go enjoy

    Came here for lunch today with my girlfriend after being referred by my boy Raul and everything was amazing. Nara was our waitress and she went above and beyond in every way, she was extremely friendly attentive and courteous and easily made today one of the best dine in experiences for me to date. Outside of that the food and the drinks (the strawberry mango margarita and the Paloma in particular) were bomb. I highly recommend people come to this restaurant and enjoy the experience firsthand for themselves. If I could give them more stars I would

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    5 years ago

    Traveling from California and this place was yummy and the margaritas were delish. Would definitely come here again if we were in town.

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    4 years ago

    Great Mexican place and ambiance but fish tacos suck. They were too hard and no flavor or freshness :(

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    8 years ago

    Service sucks and I'm in service food was better tan service.... we sat at the bar with Omar as our server

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    4 years ago

    Love the food, drinks & customer service. It's def worth the wait. The strawberry margarita is the best in town.

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    Always wonderful food and amazing service! This is our go-to place every time we are in El Paso!

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    You guys are awesome! Good tacos. Free chips and salsa. Prices not crazy despite being located at airport.

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    This place looks amazing. Rich in Culture. It was my first time going there and will definitely come back. Very friendly staff!

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    7 years ago

    You have visit Elpaso just to enjoy an evening at this place!!! Great live music, great food!!!

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    Great time and delicious food. Only challenge was high noise level and difficult for conversation.

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    8 years ago

    Awesomeness. It was great service and the food was great. Be advised: the baked jalapeños are crippling if you are not prepared.

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    Typical business trip to El Paso and had a couple hours before heading to the airport. My co-worker…read morehad been here before and insisted on trying this again. It's a little hard to find tucked back in a little strip center. The inside is interesting decor with different theme walls. What was nice is that the staff was very friendly. It was close to closing time so we ordered fast and got our chips and salsa quickly. Loved the homemade chips and that they were still warm. Salsa was ok. I liked my fajitas but I wasn't as blown away with the taste as my co-worker. I had a few pieces of meat that had grizzle when I bit into them. It wasn't as seasoned as I was hoping too. The beans and rice were ok but didn't appear scratch made.

    Amazingly good flautas for an incredibly reasonable price. (They have other dishes too, but that's…read morewhat they are known for!) Beans and rice on the side are optional / modest extra charge - they are usually very good and worth adding if you're hungry enough. My favorite sauce is the Chipotle. It's got heat as it's also creamy...I would call it medium (I like spicy food.) If you're getting them to go, you might want the sauce and toppings on the side. They usually ask about that, but occasionally they might forget. Service is usually friendly and efficient even when they are busy. Your food is made to order, so it's fast but not instantaneous. Allow 5-10 minutes for pickup most of the time. The dining room is medium-sized. I would say it's a place to eat and go, not stay and linger.

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    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

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    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.

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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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    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.

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    Eat tacos. Sip tequila. Repeat…read more Probably one of the best taco restaurants I've been to in El Paso! I could say so much for you to believe me, and it honestly starts with the speedy (and kind) service, flavorful profiles and the pricing! My first visit I just simply couldn't believe it. Each visit, I try something new and I must say that I'm hooked on the Jamaica Margarita (with the tajin rim), and the pork shoulder taco, as well as the chicken taco! The Baja shrimp taco is also in my top 3! The staff is kind, energetic and will remember you; not just from personal experience but from my observations as well. Service is fast, food is hot and it's a great place to be! There is no wi-fi, but it is a FUN and engaging place for sure! I'd recommend a bar seat if you're lucky Warning: You may leave planning your next visit before you've even paid the bill.

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