So this is actually not the name of the restaurant anymore. It is apparently under new ownership and is now called Los Tres Hermanos Mexican Food. The atmosphere lacks authenticity, feeling more like a classroom than a restaurant. However, the food made up for it. It was truly authentic, using salsa Verde and tortillas that were clearly made in house, and tasted unbelievably fresh. The service wasn't great either, and we had to motion for someone to come service our table several times. A very mixed experience, but very good food. The name definitely needs to be updated online. read more

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From every restaurant I have tried in Pittsburgh, El Paisano is the only truly authentic Mexican restaurant. It equals to the Grand Moon Palace Resorts in Cancun. For the number of reviews and location, the restaurant is not well known, but it seems anyone who steps in understands exactly how amazing the food is! I will say we saw a bug on our table shortly after we finished eating, which wasn't great, but for how great the food is, I'm not going to mark down points Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Time to table: 19 min Overall: 5/5 read more

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Food was great, do recommend to come. The price of the taco is pretty cheap ($3 at this time) compared to all other places. Meat of asada was good, not salty. Tortillas amazing as they are handmade. Lots of meat on the taco of cabeza. Not photographed was the side of rice but that was not very good, it had too much garlic on it. Maybe it was a bad batch but I'm really particular with my rice. The red salsa which is of chile de árbol was spicy but did not have much taste to it other than the spiciness. The green salsa was good but not spicy. The inside was like any Mexican joint I've been to. read more

El Paisano Mexican Restaurant - Tacos de cabeza - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Food was the best i have had for mexican food in Pittsburgh Great price and service was great read more

*CASH ONLY* I was hesitant to try a place with just 12 reviews but from the minute I walked in to El Paisano it seemed very authentic. Seeing bunch of Hispanic folks eat lunch here was also very promising. I got tacos and burrito and loved everything including the salsas. Steak was not chewy at all which is my pet peeve. I will definitely be back to try other things. read more

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Great authentic mexican cuisine (from what does this gringo knows). Had the Tamiquena (pictured) & it was great. Burrito was also good. Worth crossing a river for! read more

El Paisano Mexican Restaurant - Tamiquena - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place reminds me of the simple, diner-style restaurants I frequented when I lived in Spain. You will find a lot of Mexican locals eating there, which I thought was a good sign when I entered my first time. The service is friendly and cordial and I have never felt rushed. It can be busy sometimes, but that's a sign of a good restaurant. If you are in the mood to try authentic foods in a very casual atmosphere, El Paisano is a great option. read more

A little hole in the wall where the Mexican locals go. Both of us ordered the green enchiladas, with rice and beans, they were delicious. The food is more authentic and closer to actual Mexican food than anything I've found in the eastern part of the country. Price is very reasonable and service is excellent. I'm definitely stopping by when in the area. read more

Clean the place and learn how to keep items at proper temps. Oh, and get rid of the roaches that, according toes the Health Department, were too numerous to count. And those were the dead roaches! Fortunately, the Health Department closed it down until they really fix some things...but maybe let's not be too optimistic now. read more

El Paisano is the first full service authentic Mexican restaurant I have found in Pittsburgh. It's cash only. You know it's authentic when they do not serve free chips and salsa. I ordered the carne asada plate. It cans with a side of corn tortillas and two bowls of salsa. It was an enjoyable meal and I recommend trying it. read more

El Paisano Mexican Restaurant - Carne Adasa - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best Mexican in the Pittsburgh area. My favorite are the tongue tacos, pozoles, and the beef soup (which they typically only have on certain days). read more

I'd give a 0 rating if possible. Ordered a Chilaquiles for pickup and the whole process was so troublesome. The actual dish lacked any sort of flavor and the portion size for a $13 item was very subpar, especially for the cost-effective category of a restaurant this is. The takeout box was just half full with the tortillas. Utterly disappointed and would not recommend to anyone. read more

El Paisano Mexican Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Had the Green Chilaquiles and the Menudo both had great authentic Mexican flavor. The ambiance is nothing fancy but all the flavor is in the food. The Chile de árbol sauce was my favorite part although if you're not use to spicy sauces I would avoid it, as it is very spicy. My only complaint would be that there was only one server and she seemed overwhelmed by all the tables she had. We even witnessed a few tables leave for not being taken care of. Not the servers fault but they should definitely considering having more than one serves, especially on weekend. read more

Ooh was surprised for lunch with a chicken and cheese burrito from el Paisano today. I'll definitely be back to have more and try more! Ay so delicious and fresh, full of flavors! We are so lucky to have this neighborhood develop here in Pittsburgh with so many flavors read more

So we were in Pittsburgh for the weekend just hanging out. We wanted to have some Mexican food. Having moved to Ohio from California a couple years ago you certainly don't have as many options in this part of the country! Anyway I saw this place on Yelp and we thought why not? I am soooo glad we did. This place had authentic Mexican food! Everything we had was delicious but my favorite thing had to be the green tomatillo salsa. It was to die for. I literally wanted to just drink it down like water it was that good! I really wish this place was closer to me, but honestly a couple hours drive for some great mexican food isn't out of the question people! I hope to go back soon. read more

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Cash only!! Delicious, authentic food, good service, nice ambience - but bring cash!!

I'm giving this place 4 stars because I wasn't a fan of their chips and salsa. My enchiladas were delicious and my husband loved his taco meal. Very authentic, inexpensive and would go again. read more

This is a great place to eat. This restaurant is authentic as it gets. When you order it can be a bit tough unless you know some basic spanish. I don't. However, this wasn't to bad as I could just point to the things on the menu I wanted. My dad and I both got three tacos. I got the Lengua taco, Asada taco, and Carnitas taco. The tacos are very simple with just the meat, onion, and cilantro. Salsa is served on the side but it should be used sparingly (it packs some heat). Overall this is a great value and I highly suggest it to anyone in search of authentic mexican food. read more

El Paisano Mexican Restaurant - Soda - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Very good Mexican food a cash only operation. I had a Bistec allá Mexicana. Will be returning to this restaurant when I come back to Pittsburgh. It is indeed traditional and sell a couple of Items they make mild or hot chili sauce there. read more

The absolute best burrito I have ever had. It doesn't even taste like other burritos you get from Chipotle, Taco Bell, etc. This is the real deal. Place is a must-go. You will not be disappointed. read more

Has great burritos. Everything I ever ordered here is good. It's my Best kept secret. I figured I would let the secret out now to support them. read more

This restaurant serves authentic Mexican food, and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of our carry out meals. They gave good sized portions and were reasonably priced. read more

I ordered the Carne Asada. The beef is perfectly cooked. I love that it came with different toppings including Avocados and lime wedges. Delicious! read more

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The best Mexican I have had in Pittsburgh. The chilaquiles and the enchiladas mole were both fabulous. The avocados and creme fraiche were fresh and delicious. We'll definitely be back. read more

Authentic Mexican food which is hard to find in Pittsburgh. Very good, service good not sure how good the sever' s English was but she got our order right & quick. We were there on a Sunday at noon & there was not an empty seat, I have to add, we were the only white people there. That must tell you how authentic it is. Highly recommend read more

This is a hidden gem in Beechview many delicious choices authentic Mexican worth a little extra effort to find

This place is as authentic as it gets. Great hole in the wall joint. You are greeted by Spanish waitresses and you can see them cooking and making everything fresh. Best part is it's BYOB. No frills or fluff just an authentic mexican eatery. read more

The best and most authentic food in Pittsburgh. I've been coming here for years. Some tacos to tilapia to hangover soup you will not be disappointed. Today I chose seafood soup and a massive bowl with snow crab legs shrimp clams muscles with a side of warm Corn tortilla and a plate of diced onion jalapeño cilantro lime and avocado. You will not be disappointed read more

What happened to this place? I used to bring my boys here and loved the enchiladas. Now they are terrible. No melted cheese, hardly any filling. Definitely NOT worth $13.75. Looks like we would won't be back. read more