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    El Paisa Alegre

    3.9 (88 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Breakfast was insanely good. Egg and potatoes breakfast
    J T.

    CARNITAS! CARNITAS! CARNITAS! Amazing!! Traditional and incredible! Leave with a pound or two with tortillas and the homemade salsas are sensational! (First time doing breakfast it was insanely good) Have you ever been to a place that focuses its culinary skill on providing fresh, delicious, traditional carnitas? Well, El Paise Alegre is exactly that kind of gem. The hand cooked CARNITAS ARE THE STAR OF THE SHOW! perfectly tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with just the right balance of crispy edges and melt-in-your-mouth bites. You can tell everything is prepared with care and tradition in mind. Pair it with fresh tortillas, salsa that packs a punch, and classic sides, and you'll feel like you've discovered the real deal. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a great spot for both casual meals and family gatherings. The service is friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to make sure you enjoy every bite. If you're looking for authentic carnitas done right, El Paise Alegre is a must-visit. It's the kind of place that doesn't just serve food it serves tradition, flavor, and a memorable experience.

    Pollo Tacos
    Logan M.

    Was hoping for a better experience. Food was great, but not at all for what we ended up paying. Highly overpriced, everything you see in the photo costed us $66.10! Ordering was very hard, no English knowledge to understand what you want to order, luckily my party was bilingual or we would have needed google translate to order anything. We asked had to ask 4 times for chips & salsa as well. Overall experience, it was way too overpriced, & hard to order anything if you don't speak Spanish.

    Asada, carnitas, al pastor tacos
    Lucy S.

    First time here, took myself out to lunch for my birthday. Got the taco dinner with asada, carnitas, and al pastor. Tacos were generously filled and well-prepared. The al pastor had the smokey flavor that I don't prefer, personally, but it was good quality meat and well-made, just not my preference. I always like to try al pastor in places to see how it compares to my favorite, La Chaparrita in Little Village. Carnitas were moist and had a good balance of meat and fat. Asada was good- moist, good flavor. Average rice & beans. Standard horchata. The complimentary salsa and chips were served warm. Salsa wasn't spicy, but had a rich tomato flavor and I think there were chunks of carnitas, which definitely added to the richness!

    Always amazing, authentic food and service. I haven't had a bad thing on this menu yet. I'm coming here for over 10 years. Definitely recommend.

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    Tacos are good, but getting rather expensive. They are really plain and rather dry.

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    Best Carnitas and salsa in town! Carlos and his family are legendary! Also don't miss out and order tacos campechanos ! Thank me later!

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    I would like to order food but they said they open at 8 and when getting they're still closed!

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