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El Paraiso - Ashland

4.0 (241 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Complementary chips and salsa
Jeff M.

El Paraiso was conveniently located right next to our hotel and therefore an easy choice for dinner. We were seated immediately in a booth that provides very little legroom with an affixed narrow table. Chips come to table with some water and ketchup that resembles salsa. May I have a spicy salsa please? Sure, answers the server. Months, perhaps years later the spicy salsa arrives. For dinner I order the El Paraiso special which has grilled chicken, grilled steak and carnitas. It comes with grilled vegetables and a fried jalapeño, rice and beans. It was actually pretty good. My wife ordered the Chili Verde and had zero complaints. Service was slow and salsa was weak which led to only a 3 star review. Food was good enough to return but service lacked which makes us think about it first. Stay tuned, there could be another visit.

Large taco salad. Flavorful
Marie S.

Return visit while back in town. Another delicious meal. Service was prompt even though it was a busy evening. Really enjoy my visits here.

Chips and Side of Chips & Salsa Custom margarita 24 ounce Modelo
Travis B.

In town for 1 night. Always live mexican food and El Paraiso did not disappoint. We love hot n spicy and the hot red salsa was hot and good. The every customer red had an amazing fresh taste. The green came hot and was kinda bland. The AguaChile stole the show. We were kinda surprised it came cold but we were blown away the presentation, taste, the heat and the flavor. Great meal

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Maria R.

The service was great and the ambiance was perfect. We sat outside patio. Only three problems with the food 1. The salsa is tangy/sweet at same time and not spicy. I say have an alternate option. 2. The chicken used in both the molcajete and pollo-a-la-diabla tasted the same, it was overcooked and rubbery, with no flavor. 3. The pitaya drink was too sweet for me. I added lemon and a bit more water. And all the other food and drink items were great and delicious, they include the rice and beans, ground beef taco is huge and tasty, enchilada is just the right size, the steak and nopales in the molcajete is tasty. They service huge portions. Overall, good restaurant experience.

Chicken Mole with no beans, extra salad, flour tortillas...Delicious.

This was our first visit to El Paraiso. We've traveled to this area a few times but we stayed right next door at the Holiday Inn Express this time. And how convenient to just talk a short walk through the parking lot. When I try a New Mexican Restaurant the one thing that can make or break it for me is the chips and salsa...and this restaurants is so good. We ordered the Verde Enchiladas..which my husband loved..2 kids meals of Taco Rice and beans (portions would be good for an adult) ..adding Mango Hochata drinks ..the kiddos loved everything..and I had the Mole... I always order Mole. Mole is different at every restaurant and I've had good and not so good. This was very very good. We really enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere was wonderful. We will definitely stop again during our next trip through Ashland.

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Craig F.

The best thing this restaurant offers is proximity to the hotel -- well that and the Cholula hot sauce (required if you want some flavor in your dish). Service was pleasant enough although perhaps a tad slow. (3- stars) Food was very disappointing (1star). Fairly bland (hence the Cholula sauce reference). I've had better prepackaged taquitos out of the freezer; the shells weren't crispy and the "shredded beef" was mushy. The chicken quesadilla was pretty average, again lacking any flavor. If you're staying in a nearby hotel (like the Holiday Inn next door). Get in your car and drive in to the Ashland city center and find other options -- it's worth it.

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Melanie N.

The ambiance and friendly service here is really appreciated after a long day. We all enjoyed our food and were so hungry that we finished it. If I'm in Ashland again, I would definitely come back.

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This is a nice family owned restaurant with good food, gracious service, and a nice patio.

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Delicious, authentic Mexican flavor. clean prompt service and outstanding margaritas!!! Yummy

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11 months ago

Mole...yummmmmm! I ordered takeout and service was fast and friendly. Conveniently located across from my hotel.

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Ordered through DoorDash while on vacation. The food arrived hot and fresh and everything was delicious.

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11 months ago

We stopped here while on a road trip & it was wonderful! Excellent food, great portions & service. I highly recommend!

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9 months ago

Did not update my order to black beans as requested. Generally bland food, slightly better than any mexi-American restaurant chain.

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11 months ago

Passing through Ashland, had wonderful meal highly recommended!! Chile Rellenos especially tasty

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Great food and service. The enchiladas are great and the deserts are awesome. We'll be back the next time in Ashland.

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The food was mediocre. Smaller portions than most places and their salsa sucks. The service was great though.

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Cocorico

Cocorico

4.8
(192 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$$

Great food, service and experience. Highly recommend this restaurant. We will return!read more

There is not one thing I would change about this restaurant. Making the reservation on their…read morewebsite site was easy. We showed up at 5 and were greeted by the same fabulous woman as last time. You just know that someone that kind and welcoming would not own a place she wasn't rightfully proud of. She sets the tone and all the employees carry it through the entire meal. We chose to try the patio tonight and it was cozy yet open, darker with a couple of fire lights around the room. Intimate. Some of the tables are separated by live plants in planter boxes. We loved it. We started with the beets (with shaved fennel pieces and a citrus vinaigrette with a tahini yogurt sauce on the bottom) and burrata (with grilled pieces of bread and sugar snap peas and capers) appetizers - both were delicious. Randy wanted to try another of their off menu drinks. We can't remember what this drink is called but it's not on the menu and has some Mai tai mix and orange bitters ... like a mock Mai tai spritzer. Delicious - Randy had two! I got the mushroom bolognese - so good. It's home made (!) bucatini pasta with a mushroom (cremini, oyster and shiitake) and san Marzano tomato sauce with burrata on top. I love mushrooms but Randy does not and he loved this dish. The mushrooms taste meaty. Randy ordered the Carbonara again and it was also delicious. We also got an order of garlic bread this time and wow. We each have half of our dinners left, lucky us. We shared the creme brûlée which came with a lavender short bread cookie. Perfect. Everything was perfect. The place was packed and all employees were calm and efficient and friendly. Can't wait to go back!

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The back patio at Cocorico is fully enclosed, heated, aesthetic and atmospheric
The back patio at Cocorico is fully enclosed, heated, aesthetic and atmospheric
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Gil's

Gil's

4.3
(98 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Gil's was a great find . Cold great beer and food . Opted for a Cesar salad and wings ---plenty to…read moreshare with two of us . Salad was fresh and crisp and cold! And the buffalo wings had a great flavor ---just be sure to have your napkin at the ready. Although the street is a little busy, it didn't bother us much as it wqs a beautiful day and so nice to be outside . So happy my fellow yelpers led me to this place Z

I've been visiting this spot since I first moved to Ashland in 2022, but I'm disappointed to say…read moreI've noticed a steady decline in meat quality over that time. Speaking, the brisket in the Banh Mi was unfortunately tough and lacked the tenderness you'd expect from a properly smoked or braised cut. It had the distinct texture of a pre-packaged Sysco-style product, or perhaps it was a cold portion reheated on a flat top without being properly rehydrated, leaving it dry and chewy. I understand that protein carries a high food cost, especially in the current market. However, a more effective approach might be to balance the menu engineering by leaning on lower food cost items, like seasonal sides or creative vegetarian options, to offset the expense of sourcing and correctly preparing higher-end brisket. This would allow for a better product that justifies its price point, covers its own cost, and ultimately helps the company's bottom line while maintaining the quality standards this town deserves. I'd love to see a return to the quality I experienced a few years ago. All and all, despite the brisket. The service was kind and friendly.

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Skout Taphouse & Provisions

Skout Taphouse & Provisions

4.1
(199 reviews)
2.8 mi
$$

I "SKOUTED" this place out all the way from Sacramento California. We're on a long roadtrip and I…read morewas looking for something beautiful and hearty to hold us over for the rest of our drive. This place truly exceeded our expectations. I love that the restaurant store front is opened wide, it makes it easy to approach and order at the counter. They have a very large variety of alcoholic drink options and some very tasty non alcoholic options as well. Even though we sat outside about 5 tables down, they still came by to deliver our food to us instead of having us waiting inside. The food was amazing. Meat was juicy, bread was perfect, both the sides of fries and house made chips were delicious. The ranch tasted like it was house made as well but I forgot to ask them. My cider was great and my partner got a strawberry slushy- both did not disappoint. The overall theme inside is adorable! It's got a lot of wooden pieces and a camping trailer inside really ties the theme together nicely. There is plenty of tables and shade outside and lots of indoor seating as well. Bathrooms are super clean and clearly well maintained by the folded toilet paper roll. The only thing I will say is if you're going to sit outside expect outside things to happen. There was a lot of flying debris from around the creek due to someone down the way doing outdoor maintenance. Despite this, my partner and I thought it was worth it to hear the running water and be in such a beautiful area for lunch. I would scream my recommendation from the roof top if I could. Thank you for a great meal!

Location, location, location!…read more At Skout tap house all three meanings are working in the restaurant's favor. First, Ashland is a great LOCATION to grab a bite before braving the mountain passes on either side. Within the town the Skout building is LOCATED at the edge of the creek and beautiful Lithia park, and finally the Skout LOCATION itself is a building comfortably decorated with a camping themed ambiance. We ordered the Ultra Meltathon (grilled cheese), a Brisket sandwich, and truffle fries. The Skout version of a grilled cheese, augmented with bacon and jam, was the standout for us. The thin cut and crispy truffle fries were also very good and were gobbled up quickly. On the other hand the brisket was a bit dry but serviceable today rather than a standout. Maybe add some bbq sauce to elevate it a bit? I loved the curated craft beers on tap so check these out if so inclined. See the pics for a glimpse of the roll-up door window that opens to the park, the inside tables and camper, and of course the food. Probably a 4.5 but rounded to 5 stars because of ... location, location, location!

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Lunch at this Ashland fave
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Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2.4
(20 reviews)
0.4 mi

Chipotle is cheaping out! I've eaten over 100 salads in my lifetime. This past, year each of the 6…read moresalads I've had have been a disappointment. Maybe it's just this Ashland store, but the amount of salad has been less than satisfactory. Today's salad was about 30-40% less than a few years ago. It used to fill to the edges of the container and be slightly "mounded" above the container level. These last few were well below the rim and well inside its efges. Yes, I've asked for more veg/rice, and yes I know the protein is 4oz, but I shouldn't have to ask... based on past salads. And the dressing?! /2 oz at the most (see picture). I've had wine tastings with more. Anyway, being cheap... errr frugal will save money in the short term, but not the ling term.

This recently opened popular fast healthy food spot was exactly what this town needed. Lunch time…read morewas indeed a popular time because the location was packed with hungry patrons. We ordered the flour tortilla tacos.(amount of three.) with their new honey chipotle, chicken and a second set with the regular chicken. Upon our arrival home, we were excited to devour our lunch, but disappointment soon struck our faces as we opened our aluminized foil entree. Were our eyes trying to play a trick on us? Help me find the chicken my partner blurted out. It was a measly portion of minute pieces of protein. I am not 100% discouraged because it is a brand new recently opened store and I'm sure they're trying to get all the kinks in order. I will try again next week and hopefully my appetite will be fulfilled with protein and not three flour tortillas.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
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El Paraiso - Ashland - mexican - Updated June 2026

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