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    Chico's Tacos

    3.0 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Burgers, Tex-Mex
    Open 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Double order of Tacos, Hot Dog and Large Tea
    Art E.

    What can I say, Chicos Tacos is unique in what they sell, and have to be doing it good to be in business since the 1950's. Quality food and decent prices. Service is quick and atmosphere is a simple taco stand. The food though, no one does what they do, so it's not easy to compare it to other places. They're just good.

    My beautiful wife and her rolled tacos in the yummy tomato sauce with a mound of cheese
    Jessica S.

    On our anniversary trip to NM, my wife wanted me to get the full experience, so we stopped at the original Chico's Tacos as soon as we got off the plane in El Paso. Rolled taco heaven! I love a little hole in the wall staple, and this checked all the boxes, for sure. They had an old CD jukebox right next to the entrance. Cash only, but they have an ATM inside. We ate a quick dinner for less than $20!

    Ella E.

    UHMAZING!! OMG!! I missed this food, THIS RESTAURANT has the best flautas (taquitos) in Texas, I ordered the double, mmm took me back to when I use to live here in the 80's. This is the only Chicos Tacos I'll come to from now on when visiting El Paso. The others use the fake cheese, canned tomatoes for the sauce.. I 100% recommend the Original Chicos Tacos.

    Inizuanchondo

    Double order with a Hot dog.. Great time with my grandson and family it's a tradition by now

    Two double orders of tacos

    Only getting a star for efficiency. "Tacos" tasted like they were fried in old grease and the sauce they drown them in was so watery it didn't stick, just turned them to mush. My oldest and I didn't even attempt the food and my husband and two younger boys ended up throwing away 3/4 of their order. Thankfully, we were in and out in under 20 minutes at lunch time. Waste of $25.

    Chico tacos single order
    Veronica M.

    First time trying Chico's tacos and you can't beat the prices. The only downside and the main reason for this review is because it's a cash only restaurant. The guy behind the register seemed annoyed that I didn't know the menu and had to tell me "cash only " They do have an ATM but beware because it double charges you!

    Linda L.

    Had to have these when I come to town. They have slowly been losing their greatness. Very sad.

    Tacos
    Rosalinda A.

    Iconic El Paso! Had to visit this one! My son had heard about this for so long so we added it to the itenarary! We didn't make it to the original location but this one didn't disappoint. It was crowded even at 2 pm but we ordered quickly. Order was super fast. The tacos are more what I know as flautas. They come in single order of three or an order of six. If you want to try an iconic El Paso place check this one out.

    Double with fries and salsa verde
    Paola L.

    This place is so nostalgic and it's still so good! I always get the double with cheese, crinkle fries, and salsa on the side. Dipping the fries is next level and somehow the flautas don't get overly soggy even though they're deliciously submerged in a rich tomato based sauce. The flautas aren't the only amazing thing on the menu, they're burgers are a classic smash burger that surpasses any fast food burger. Definitely stray at some point to try it. Lastly I love they still have a few arcade games for whoever to play. I remember as a kid waiting for our food or finishing fast to go play them. Such a classic gem of a spot for El Paso.

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    Tim S.

    So....my buddy and I are doing a super mega green chile cheeseburger trip through New Mexico in the upcoming days, but we flew into El Paso to start the journey. Had always wanted to come here and finally made it today! We pulled up and walked inside and placed my order for a double order of tacos, an order of fries, and a Coke. My total was just over $10.00. They give you a number and then you pick up your food at the counter. Here is how everything was................. Double Order of Tacos- These "tacos" were pretty tasty. They came 6 to an order, covered in their red sauce and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. The tacos/taquitos are ground beef and are rolled tight, crispy and crunchy. The tacos themselves were bomb. I wasn't that big of a fan of the red sauce though. Too soupy and watery and bland tasting. Their little green salsa cups were pretty good. Fries- Crinkle cut fries. Unsalted, and luke warm. Not disgusting, but I only ate about half of them Coke- Good fountain Coke. Sweet and delicious! Am I coming back? If I lived in El Paso, yes. Am I flying here specifically to come back to Chicos? Naw.

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    Prisma ..

    Home cooked rolled up tacos are a MUST here. Sauced up and topped with grated cheese... YUM. Crunchy on the outside and warm + cooked to perfection on the inside. Salsa is good if you like spicy! Fries are.... Okay. Nothing special about them but it's a good side to have. The vibe is definitely an oldies feel. Been around for about 55 years and it's a local gem if you wanna get to know more of the city. We went around noon on a Monday and it was packed! So you know this place gets all the business. Didn't have trouble finding parking though, I'm sure you won't either.

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    Melissa F.

    I had been told by several people that I had to try Chicos tacos. My husband had even been a few years ago with his friend when we visited El Paso. This time I had to try them when we were in town with family. I don't know what all the fuss is about unfortunately, but this place was busy as a bee and food with stacked on trays as they came out to eat at their tables. My sisters and I just couldn't get into them I tried one maybe number two maybe number three but it just wasn't what I thought it would be. The taquitos were good deep-fried crunchy, I think it was the ground beef that kind of turned us off, it wasn't very flavorful. It's too bad because I was really looking forward to being on board and just telling everybody about how great they really are. It must just be a local thing is the only thing I can think of.

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    Anthony M.

    Chico's Tacos seems to be a very divisive spot amongst the patrons that walk through the doors. It's either a hit or a miss, but what if I told you it was neither? The spot has an old school cool charm about it while also being pretty affordable. However, the food itself leaves more to be desired particularly with the meat within the flautas. I find that there could be more flavor there to balance out the great flavors of the tomato sauce and cheese. Is it overhyped? Maybe if you're new to the establishment. But to many people in the city, Chico's Tacos is a part of the culture. Chico's Tacos provides a lot of people with good memories and nostalgia and look - food is more than physical satisfaction. It's also an emotional one as well and if someone always comes here and leaves with a smile on their face then more power to them! With that said, I would give them a 3.5/5 if I could, but I must round so I will do 3/5 because I still think they're a decent spot to come at least once.

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

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    8 years ago

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

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

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    7 years ago

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

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