BRING CASH! The moment we let our family know we were heading to El Paso, they raved about Chico's Tacos. I had checked in with the reviews before we went but thought id kick myself in the butt if we didn't at least try it. Once you open the door you get hit with this strong stale aroma of corn tortillas and cleaner. It was PACKED, it was secured by a security guard who was vigilant, and as ppl described before the music was fire! My kiddos and I were jamming to reggaeton while in line. I had some difficulties ordering food in Spanish (for you Boricuas out there). The food: The hotdog was a sandwich covered in chile (meat and beans), a few picKles and two hotdogs spliced in half. FFor my picKy eater, she sat there in protest and I don't blame her. I wasn't expecting what I got from their signature dish For those of us from the westcoast, it was 3 deep fried flaUtas in this salty sauce covered in cheese. I'd agree with the others in this community, it was way tOo salty. Not my cup of tea, but I'm glad I got too experience it and share. When I see the attached picture, it only reminds me of that smell that hits you when you walk in. read more

Chico's Tacos - Signature dish. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

So I guess Chico's Tacos is the Mexican version of White Castle. It is awesome when you have been out all night and had a "couple" of drinks. I tried their order of tacos. Which is flautas soaked in some type of tomatoe sauce and covered with cheese. It had a ok flavor but I like my flautas crunchy. I also tried their chilli hotdog which comes split in half and served in a hamburger bun. Now it looks odd but I did enjoy it. Now Chico's is an El Paso thing and this location that I went to is I believe first one in El Paso so it is old but clean. It also has adequate sitting available. My opinion is that this is really not my cup of tea but to each their own. But I do say that if you are ever in El Paso you should try it...you never know. read more

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They're rude and the cashiers act like they're doing you the favor of serving you! They close whenever they chose, though it clearly states open til midnight. With the parking lot full of cars and customers being turned away. Big waste of time and fuel traveling to this establishment and it being closed early! Not to forget but always full of fly's and dirty trays on many empty tables! This occurs on the regular at the Alameda location, not to mention that they require cash only so that you have to use they're atm do that they get a charge (commission) on the withdrawals read more

Are you kidding me about this El Paso's signature dish. Driving through from Houston to Los Angeles and I heard about those Chicos Tacos basically taste exactly like salty Fritos in salty beef broth and smothered again in salty cheddar cheese. It's salty drowning in salty liquid and topped with salty garnish. Please nothing Mexican about this. El Paso-ians are too far from the other cities of Texas to be Texans and they're too close to Mexico and New Mexico to be them. read more

Yep - I did Chico's while in ELP. It was an experience to say the least. I've never had tacos the way that Chico's served them up; it was interesting to say the least. I will say, I survived the experience with my white shirt intact and clean. read more

Good old Chico's Tacos, it has been defined as an El Paso traditon for a lot people for a lot of years now. I have been coming here for as long as I can remember, and I love it. The concept of rolled up tacos in the special sauce and cheese smothered on top, I just love it. Would I recommend it to people, well not exactly. Now let me explain. I have groups that come from all over the country that come to stay in Anthony, New Mexico for a week and learn about Border & Immigration Issues. I take them exploring El Paso, Anthony, Las Cruces, and the surrounding areas. Now when they meet people all over El Paso a lot of them are always asking if they have tried Chico's Tacos yet because it is an El Paso tradition and it is amazing. So they ask me..."Is it really that amazing?" I tell them my honest opinion is that there is a 50/50 percent chance you are either going to love Chico's or you are going to absolutely hate it. This is seriously my honest opinion. I love it but I know others that hate it, and my 50/50 chance is based on the individuals I have taken to Chico's. Like seriously I have tested this and 50/50 they have loved or hated it. If you have never been to Chico's like I said their signature dish is simple, they are tacos rolled up like flautas and smothered in a spicy red sauce that is a secret recipe, and topped with cheese. There have been a lot of complaints recently about the cheese not being the same as the original. Frankly I think this cheese is better but I hate the new plates. The new plates make it feel as if there is less sauce smothering your tacos. Now let me tell you bringing groups here is absolutely hilarious because I explain the concept but not exactly how to eat the taco. Most individuals I know here eat the tacos with their hands or a fork. Normally you use the fork and put in one end of the taco and bring it up to your mouth and take a bite. Now I am not sure if anyone in El Paso has done this, but my groups have tried take apart the taco with the plastic fork. If you have ever seen anyone try this, it is freaking hilarious. There are other options available such as the hamburgers, burritos, hot dogs, and fries. Now the only thing I order are the tacos and a hot dogs. I love the hot dog because it is two hot dogs sliced in half and placed on a hamburger bun with chili beans and pickles. These hot dogs are so simple but so good for me. My mom and I always share half a hot dog. I reiterate I love this place but it is a 50/50 chance you are going to love it or hate it. Sometimes it can be empty or extremely packed. Sometimes it also may not be very clean because after you are done eating, they wipe down the tables with a rag real quick and move on. Not all the times is that rag super effective, so if you are a big time germophobe this place could drive you nuts. read more

Chico's Tacos - Double Order of Tacos, fries, and a hot dog. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Food tastes flavorless and the fried tacos have no taste or meat. I would not recommend this place at all

ChicosTacos is legendary. People come from all over to dine here. As such, much of the greatness is in the experience. To be able to bear witness to something so simple that has taken up permanent residence in the hearts of so many who live near El Paso. This is the reason to visit Chicos. The establishment is barebones, no frills. It is simple fast food dining in all of it's glory. You stand in line, you wait at the end for your food to pop out and then find an empty seat (if you can). Be warned, people cycle through this place faster than the tables can be cleaned, so grab some extra napkins so you can clean your table yourself. The main item - the tacos - are basically taquitos in a tomato soup with cheese. It looks terrible and does not look appealing one bit. But, if you expand your comfort and allow yourself to simply consider what so many people love - I am sure you will find a soft spot for these simple, tasty (and salty) tacos. At the end of the day, it's nothing fancy and it's probably not going to be your favorite meal, but it's cultural phenomenon that is worth being a part of. I'm a health nut, and they were tasty enough that I'd return if ever in El Paso again! read more

Great food that reminds me of my childhood here in El Paso when my mom would drive all the way from California to visit my grandmother. Still really good and hot and the customer service is still impeccable. Very loud for my taste today although that's more of a crowd issue and not the actual staff. Either way, if you want a taste of El Paso history, this is the place! read more

I'm going to offend the locals but this place is trashhh. Idc how much the locals rant and say this place is "the spot" to eat at please do not waste your money. The tomato sauce is flavorless and the flautas them selves are gross. No matter how much sauce or cheese you put on them, it will not taste good at all. There are so many other food places around here idk how this became tradition but do not believe the hype. You are not missing out. Go somewhere else. read more

The Alameda location usually has a wait, but they are social distancing the tables. The rolled tacos seem to be my favorite here. Eat in or take out are both tasty options. The staff here are much more courteous than other locations and I think the food is better quality as well. read more

Same as it ever was. Crispy taquitos in a thin tomatoey sauce with some hot green salsa. Delish.

Designated door for entrance and exit with security guard at the entrance. Open for take out and dining in with music playing from an old style jukebox. Restaurant was half full with diners despite covid precautions. Flautas were crunchy and the double order was filling. Tomato soup was fairly salty when combined with the flautas and the shredded mild cheddar cheese. Overall decent comfort food. read more

Chico's Tacos - Double order Chico's tacos (6 flautas) - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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My family and I were passing through El Paso and heard so much about this place. We were so excited to give it a try. Omg no joke it was so gross. The sauce was like watered down tomato sauce. The rolled tacos were so bland and was covered with cheese. Don't bother wasting your money at this place. read more

Went to Chico's tonight for a double order and fries. Even though Chico's is one of my late night favorites, my tacos tasted like they were fried in last weeks grease that was never changed out. Not to mention there was no green chili sauce. I asked for it and they handed me red chili sauce which was the red taco sauce. It was gross and disgusting to say the least. Not sure what has happened to one of my all time favorite place for late night snacks. I have been going to Chico's for 30 years. Not sure what happened to their quality. Tonight was seriously Inedible. This was the very first time I walked away from my table not finishing my tacos. read more

A fast food taco place specializing is deep fried rolled beef tacos. The tacos were good but nothing to write home about. Basically, an old rundown dive. However, the locals apparently love it. The place was packed. Me, not so much. read more

Delicioso gotta have my fix every time I come into town. This Chico's is the OG and therefore the BEST!

First time checking this place out and it's amazing! Be ready to wait for seating but it's definitely worth the short wait time. Don't forget that this place is CASH ONLY. So bring some cash and try their rolled tacos with fries.. mmm! read more

This place is epic! World renown. I'm from California and I've heard of it, along with many friends and family. Home made, delicious tacos and French fries made to order. This place is MEXICAN SOUL FOOD! This is a Texas treasure! A staple dine in that has been around since the 50's! The tacos are served plunged in Chico's signature sauce, then topped with a mountain of cheese! The tacos are amazing. Crispy goodness in every bite. Juicy beef on the inside, melted cheese and red sauce on the outside. The fries are the crinkled kind and are an outstanding complement to the tacos. I found myself dipping the fries in the sauce over and over lol. I love drinking the sauce mixed with cheese at the very end. So satisfying! This is like the Mexican Roscoes Chicken n Waffles mixes wit White Castle lol. Staff is friendly. Food was prepared quickly. The food is priced very well. My overall experience @Chico's was just wonderful. If you pass by the 10 freeway in El Paso County, you know where to grab a bite to eat. CASH ONLY! lol I'm very glad I got to try this place out, & honestly just can't wait to return. Thanks Chico's! :) read more

Chico's Tacos - Double Order of Chico's Tacos ;) - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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I was visiting El Paso for work and the locals told me to try Chico's Tacos and I am glad I did! As many people have mentioned this is a must try if you have had a couple of drinks. The flautas in the sauce is addicting. The price is fair and the service is fast. This is a must goto spot when I am in El Paso again. read more

Just what we expected, Flauta soup. On a trip to El Paso for a weekend trip and it was reccomended as an old El Paso tradition. The place is grunge like me so I like the homey feel. The Flauta soup was quite yummy and the king size hotdog was good smothered in mustard. I'd eat here again!! read more

Chico's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

In town and a friend recommended chico's, as it's a famous local joint. This was my first ever Tex Mex experience. Uhhhh well, I don't get it. Had the double, round dog, and fries. The fries were good. The rest, I really don't understand. The rolled tacos were bland, and the meat was really bad. I've had better rolled tacos from 7/11. ‍ read more

I got a single order and couldn't even finish one taco. I'm not sure why they're so popular. Lacked flavor

the customer service rep who I think is the Manager yelled at the customers in line "let me take a break!" and left for 10-15 min. no one attended us after that. then she came back and said she was done. read more

Chicos, Chicos, Chicos... My roommate grew up in El Paso and talked about Chico's Tacos and how she would have to get it every time she visited El Paso after she moved away, so I had to see what the hype was for myself. I think the hype is what actually makes people not like Chico's Taco. It is not what you expect when you get a "taco" so immediately people already have a different perception of what it should be. It is really more of a flauta or taquito that is sitting in red sauce and cheese (a LOT of cheese). With that being said, for what it is, a cheap, quick, greasy, cheesy, probably acid reflux coming at you in 2 hours inducing meal, it's not bad. The tacos are always crunchy and the sauce (whatever it is, I still have no idea) is a good compliment. The cheese is way too much but at the same time... just enough. I've seen people ask for extra cheese (which is probably 1/2 pound of cheese in total at this point) but I'm not on that level yet, and not sure if I ever hope to be. It took me a minute to "acquire the taste" for Chico's but by the 3rd time, I was craving it some days. It is not as bad as people say and it is not as great as people say either. I get and don't get the hype at the same time. Being a non-native El Pasoan, I feel like I'm in the minority that would voluntarily eat here but hey, who doesn't like rolled up fried up cheesed up meaty goodness for less than $3? read more

It's Chico's. An El Paso institution and the taste of home for many of us. I grew up on these tacos so know that I'm biased. Here's what you do: Order a double Drown it in chili Let the tacos sit for just a minute so they get a liiiiiiittle soggy Eat the tacos Done with the tacos? Add crinkle fries to the leftover sauce and crush the rest of the cheese Drink the sauce There it is. Chico's. read more

This place was highly recommended by a local but I wouldn't go again if I was doing it all over. I had their signature dish, rolled tacos. They were mediocre at best. The beef in them tasted a little funny but luckily no severe after-effects if you know what I mean. This may be the type of place that appeals to locals based more on years of memories and nostalgia than the food. If you're determined to have a "local" experience, go ahead but surely there's somewhere else where one could have a local experience AND better food. read more

The rolled tacos were crunchy and good. Not spectacular. The sauce was thin with good flavor, not too hot. They don't skimp on the cheese, so pricing is fair. Cash ONLY, so keep that in mind if you're heading to Chico's. I saw a lot of hype about this place from online interviews to an episode of "The Best Thing I Ever Ate." So, I guess I just psyched myself up and was like...okay. Interior is old and kind of dirty. Tables sticky. If you're a germaphobe, don't go to the Alameda location. read more

Chico's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Chico's Tacos is a local treasure and the rolled tacos just can not be duplicated. I travel to El Paso several times a year and stopping here for a rolled taco snack or lunch is now routine. Delicious! read more

This location is a little difficult to find, but even at 9:30pm, it was crowded. I ordered the 6 tacos but wasn't nearly enough. But the corn-based tightly rolled tacos were different and well worth the effort and wait. read more

Chico's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Passing through El Paso so I had to give it a try after seeing it on TV. I had the cheese burger fries and 6- rolled tacos. The burger was ok at best decent size but no flavor. The tacos or what I'm would call taquitos were good but not enough meat for what I'm use to but they are served in a tomato broth and cover in cheese. Overall I'm glad I tried it it was good but nothing I'll crave read more

Chico's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Best tacos in El Paso really? It's frankly embarrassing when a local tells a person from out of town that chicos has the best Mexican food in El Paso. For starts these tacos are not tacos at all, they are flautas, and very bland, without tradition toppings. They use spoiled tomatoes to make a watery salsa and drown the flautas in it. Than they but the cheapest America cheese that they can find. (so cheap and tasteless it doesn't even melt) It's not even cheap anymore, while the prices are reasonable , unless you have cash, they don't take credit cards, all they have expensive casino type ATM's. The ATM charges you 3-4 dollars to make a withdrawal and you bank another 3, so if you are having a 7 dollar meal, you are actually spending $14. With $14 you can eat real tacos in the many delicious taco places in El Paso. I usually give chicos 1 star but this time I'll give it two because the green salsa is OK and the hamburgers, fries one other menu items are mediocre. read more

Line out the door. Tacos were good and the tomato sauce on top was interesting but good. Add some green salsa for spice.

Like eating in Mexico without crossing the border. Ah man, we loved our visit to Chico's Tacos. It's a place I heard about on one of my favorite Food Network shows, "Best Thing I Ever Ate." Aaron Sanchez, a celebrity chef from El Paso, said this is the first place he goes when he returns to El Paso, and we now understand why. Incredibly crispy and flavorful tacos, covered in cheese and sauce. Simple. Satisfying. Local. Muy bien, Chicos. read more

Chico's Tacos - Chicos Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

As much as I try to give it a chance... chicos will NEVER taste like it did back in the day.. the one on McRae was the best ever! Maybe one day they will bring back the old recipe... until then .. I'll keep dreaming ... (disappointed ) read more

Chico's Tacos - Sad - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Chico's always lives up to its reputation! An order of tacos, drenched in sauce and smothered in cheese. Yum!

Born and raised in El Paso so I've been coming to chicos tacos since I was a little girl. Recently there was a change in the cheese they use and I found out today that I can taste the difference not a huge difference but you can taste it still. Don't get me wrong I will still be coming it won't stop me from coming back and keep enjoying them. Also chicos tacos does have other things on the menu burgers, hot dog , grill cheese and fish fillet who knew read more

Chico's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The big draw here are the tacos and that's what I'm reviewing. I just stopped by El Paso after being away for many years and rushed to my favorite place... Chicos! I now understand the chicos recipe has changed and has "divided" its fans. No matter how hit or miss the previous chicos version was, it was still mediocre but also inspired in its potential, simplicity, and choice of a few awesome ingredients.... cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos and crunchy/soft lame tacos. Strangely addictive with its burst of flavor that one experiences every now and then depending on the "chef's" mood I suppose. I love the new version! it improves on the previous flaccid experience. 1) Gone is the flimsy square bowl which is now sturdier and maybe a tad smaller. Great. I hated spilling my dollar tacos when the bowl fails me. 2) Gone is the American cheese (or govt cheese) which is replaced by Sharp cheddar. I love the sharp distinct flavor that naysayers say overwhelms the sauce to which I say... nonsense. True, It won't melt and mix with the sauce but I'm fine with that. I'm never wanter Velveeta on these tacos but I do expect a strong cheesy flavor. 3) The tacos are harder and distinctly beefier. I love and am happy that. They withstand the hot sauce much better which naysayers fail to acknowledge or exaggerate it as dry or overcooked. Thats Baloney. You do need a set of teeth but if you like the crunch of kettle potato chips you feel at home here. Still, They are a much thinner taco similar in size to a large fat pencil. Eh... its ok.. buy more. 4) The Sauce is very brothy, flavorful and the beef tacos change its flavor from tomato to something like beefy broth stew. I'm ok it with that since it tastes great. 5) The jalapeno sauce loses its spicy kick and resembles a decent tomatillo salsa. Still, it tastes great, with a fresh homemade flavor so I'm good. In conclusion, I love the new version of Chicos and even prefer it to its previous watery version. I love the initiative to update it and it worked for me. I think you'll enjoy them but if not, the security guard present at all times can acquaint you with the door.I SOOOOOOO hate whiners when eating chicos tacos. You've been warned. read more

This iis a different kind of taco place! They seRve rolled tacos in a soupy sauce w cheese. I've eaten there twice this weekend. Just gOt a hamburger second trip but was a great hamburger and fries. A great place for an inexpensive meal. Quality of the food is excellent for the price! Can get a good meal here for $6-$7. read more

Their hours are wrong, they close earlier than what they have posted. This place sucks, I do not recommend it ro anyone traveling to El Paso. read more