We were invited to join friends here for Cinco De Mayo. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As you might expect, El Paso was jammed packed with people sipping brightly-colored drinks sitting in chairs along the sidewalk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Curiously, El Paso was playing music on the sidewalk, but the music was of some pop strain and definitely not Mexican.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For such a hectic evening, service inside was surprisingly good. This was our third visit here. We swore we wouldn't come back after the last time here when our expensive and tiny tequila shots came in shot glasses where the bottom of the glass was halfway to the top of the glass. But hey, who were we to turn down a free Cinco De Mayo dinner? So back here we were. Somebody at our table mentioned that the El Pasos in the DMV were not all owned by a single person, that the brothers in the family had a falling out so these El Pasos have different owners now. That would explain why the El Paso next to Five Guys up on Richmond Highway has such different menus and service. Our favorite El Paso remains the location in Springfield. I went with the birria tacos. They were fat and tasty and came with a great dipping sauce. They also came with rice and beans on a separate plate. A kind of white queso fundido was ordered for the table to go with the brightly colored tortilla chips. This cheese sauce was more like gravy than a true queso fundido. Parking is tight but you will always find parking in back near other businesses. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love love love this place, the service, the ambience, and the food. Everything was excellent and superseded the few things that might need improvement.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ate inside at a booth with friends on Easter Sunday. I ordered my usual Lengua Tacos with Mexican rice & sides of salsa & sour cream. The rice was good and the lengua meat was good & succulent or semi dry / not so juicy. I probably wouldn't order lengua here again but I would definitely try other food offered. I love the great deals for lunch menu specials. I ordered two takeouts of : 1. Two tamales with beans, queso, & rice ($11.99) 2. Lunch Chimichanga ( Fried burrito with choice of beef or chicken, topped with queso, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes. Served with a side of rice and beans - $12.00 These takeouts were full portions of food in large takeout containers - very happy . My husband scarfed down his takeout food in silence- a sign that the food was amazing. I ate the tamales with beans and rice later for a good dinner. Highly satisfied. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are always lines for bathroom . Only two stalls are available . Definitely need a larger bathroom[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor in the restaurant were very colorful and made me smile.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seated dining booths were comfy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cheerful place and colors everywhere. Great place to sit down with family & friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Love the margaritas here... they are huge and I only ordered the small. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very colorful and the service was friendly and effective.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered 5 tacos: 2 steak street tacos, 2 surf n turf tacos, and I can't remember the 5th one but they were decent and filling. They gave us 3 complimentary chips and salsa for our party of 9, which was a nice touch. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here. I'd rate it at 7/10 for authenticity... not bad, but clearly adapted for volume and general appeal rather than highlighting tradition or freshness. read more

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Friendly staff accommodating as I ordered too early and they kept it warm for me Good honest people and quality food Queso burrito was stuffed and delicious! Wish Herndon wasn't so far away. Definitely would make this a more frequent visit for sure. read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Quesa Birria four pieces total (already started eating on one) - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My favorite Mexican restaurant anywhere. Awesome food at reasonable prices. Service is always top notch. read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Pollo Fiesta - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Had fantastic service here on Taco Tuesday. Sat at the bar area and enjoyed great tacos and great service. Will definitely be back. read more

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Had a veggie burrito, and it was great Good customer service and they didn't waste time bringing my food. read more

It's always a good local consistent Mexican restaurant. The margaritas are delicious and the chips and salsa are overflowing. The dishes are always large and very filling. I appreciate the short wait because my food comes out, hot, fresh and just made and you can tell! Delicious and on point everytime. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A good family style Mexican restaurant in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Quick and friendly service. The salsa and queso are the perfect combination. The chimichangas were very good minus the cinnamon taste in the shredded beef. The shredded chicken would be the better option personally. Definitely will be returning. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food, friendly service, and lively environment...the Cooper Road location is one of my favorite spots in Alexandria.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]All of my many meals here have been very good...and the cheerful atmosphere and colorful decor always add to a positive dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The dishes (and appetizer tortilla chips!) are generously portioned and beautifully presented. Only one time (my last visit) I wasn't impressed with my order....I wasn't too thrilled with the mixto as the shrimp and beef seemed a bit ovetcooked. My friend's tacos looked really delicious, however, and she said they were very good. I've also had excellent fajitas and enchiladas in the past. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back again next time I'm in the area! read more

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I'm from Los Angeles County, California, so I consider myself a bit of a Mexican Food snob. El Paso does not disappoint. I have been visiting this restaurant for over eight years, the food is consistently delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service and atmosphere are wonderful too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is great venue for large groups, yet cozy enough for date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I appreciate the high quality cuts of meat and the real cheese. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy! read more

Good service, good food and good portions. The guac is fire and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is Mexican.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend.

This is NOT an authentic Mexican food! Everything in their menu is processed... and gross!

Went on tiktok looking for some good authentic Mexican food and I saw one video and I was hooked. Went today for lunch great service & great great food! Has many options to choose from. I got the Lunch Burrito El Toro DELICIOUS. Def will be going back :) read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We took my mom to El Paso for dinner last night. It was surprisingly good! This place looks and feels like a traditional Mexican restaurant. Our service was quick and friendly, and our drinks were strong and huge! I had to return my medium for a small Our food was delicious! Authentic Mexican all the way. Mom and I got the Baja shrimp tacos, and my husband opted for the carnitas and chorizo burrito, which was excellent! Probably the best carnitas we've had. The meat had a smoky barbecue flavor that was so yummy. The two negatives were 1) the guacamole looked and tasted processed/preservatives and 2) there was a small black hair on the salsa container on my plate read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Chips and guac with excellent salsa - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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The food was authentic and delicious! Everyone enjoyed their food. The portions are substantial! My son and I ordered the fajitas and they came sizzling with plenty of meat! My daughter ordered a steak quesadilla that was the biggest quesadilla I'd ever seen!! I topped my meal off with a pomegranate margarita. I probably wouldn't order the drink again or, if I did, I'd get a different rim. I wasn't a fan of the tamarin rim....but that wasn't enough to outshine how amazing the food was. Great place! read more

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Service is quick and friendly. Food here is sooo good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Imagine the perfect spot to yap with friends over chips and margs and great food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Portions are huge and delicious. If you're looking for unique birria items this is your spot. I always get the arrow con pollo or mexican paella, carne asada fries, and guac! So delicious. read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very authentic and fresh Mexican cuisine and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely recommend having a reservation during the weekend as it can get quite busy. The taquitos locos were my ultimate fav. The steak on top along with the shredded chicken inside was the perfect bite. The guacamole was another delicious bite ! The birria ramen was petty good too. he only thing I would change is adding jalapenos and more flavor. Though there was a lot of protein, the broth itself lacked a bit of flavor. The alambre was cheesy and filled with steak, bacon, cheese, peppers, etc Lastly, the drinks were balanced and a nice size. I like the inclusion of the jumbo margarita option read more

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We ate here on 4/10/2026. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food, ambience and service were excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server, with the awesome Mohawk was awesome! I had the grilled Mexican cheese tacos, and they were amazing! Highly recommended!!! read more

recently dined at El Paso Mexican Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. The birria and surf and turf tacos were a standout, blending tender beef and seafood in a flavorful, satisfying way. The guac and chips were fresh and perfectly complemented by a zesty salsa and queso. The taquitos were a delicious with a crispy exterior. We had the tres leche for dessert sooo good! The cocktails were perfectly crafted, and the service was friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was lively and inviting, making it a great spot for a meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommended! read more

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Overall we like the Cooper Road, Alexandria, location of El Paso, but we have some seriously bad experiences that lower our overall score. 1. They charge an obscene amout to change any part of the dish that you order. I made two changes, 1) excluding rice (an item that upsets my stomach), and 2) asking that my order be half chicken and half beef. I was charged $5.50 for each change. $11.00 total! My advice is read the description carefully and don't ask for any changes, or suffer sky-high costs to modify your meal. 2. Avoid any item with "steak" in it. The so-called steak is cheap meat laced with grizzle. Stick with chicken or shrimp. 3. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Leave your coats in the car. They should invest in a serious kitchen exhaust fan. When you leave plan to wash your clothes, or else they will smell like fajatas for days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] On the positive side, they have an extensive menu, and the service is usually very good and prompt. read more

Love coming here! The food is amazing, great service and incredible staff. Our food is always served fresh with complimentary chips and salsa read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Taco tray - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Came here two weeks in a row and it was amazing both times. The margarita was delicious and large for 19.99. The tacos stole the show for me. The portion size was great. I forget what the other meal I got was called but it had chorizo, chicken, steak and shrimp. Overall, this El Paso location is my new favorite. Our server Javier was very attentive and gave great service. Request him when you visit. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience of Thai restaurant is I perfect and sets the tone well for a Mexican restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is plentiful and will literally have you looking at it for a decent amount of time because everything looks so good. Also not only is the menu expansive but this is one of the few restaurants where almost everything has a picture to show what it is. I ordered soup and I know you are probably like soup at a Mexican restaurant out of everything but when I say it was amazing and taste homemade like my grandmother made it. Our waiters name was David and he says he just started but I couldn't tell. He was so energetic and knowledgeable of the menu and stayed on top of us making sure our order was correct and ensuring anything we needed was handled promptly. Additionally we enjoyed a carne asada with shrimp and the steak was cooked perfectly and not to mention well seasoned. We definitely will be returning soon! Thanks David and we look forward to seeing you again! read more

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Came in to grab a bite and after a long day at work- wasn't disappointed. Decided to try sangria margarita and ordered the large frozen-wow 32oz! Tried the Jose Barria burrito ( shredded beef, bean rice) , husband got the taco special 3 tacos (2 chicken 1beef) with rice n beans. We weren't disappointed at all-margarita was delicious and more than I should've had, burrito was tasty n needed side sauce given, tacos were good. Had to take half of each meal home. Margarita was on point and our server checked in often. Definitely coming back. Thanks for a nice relaxing evening to wind down from a long exhausting day in public school. read more

Overall enjoyable lunch for our group of 12. We had a reservation and the table was ready for us when we arrived. The service was good and the food came out quickly. The flavors were really good. The prices are decent and the portions are generous. read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Street Tacos (3) - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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First time here. Wish I could say it's not the last time, but I don't live around here. Was visiting a friend and saw this place with a google search. Love, love, love it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff, the atmosphere, and the food were top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got the steak fajitas, and my friend got the street corn nachos. The fajitas were plentiful, and delicious. My friends street corn nacho appetizer was huge, and she loved it. We both know good when we see it and taste it, and this place has it. Recommended... read more

great food reasonable prices the staff is great [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the portrait of Selena[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and they have my favorite soda Diet Pepsi read more

Hilarity ensues as we placed a pickup order and went to the other two locations by mistake before getting here for our order. I've been trying to find California burritos and saw their surf & turf burrito was a slight variation which includes shrimp as well. Odd part is the California burrito they have doesn't have fries in it. Though we got to the order a little late, it was really good. Slightly pricey for the size, but loved the flavors. Have to check out the other locations as they're actually closer to me. read more

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Love this place! The food is so flavorful and well priced for the portions served. I also have a few food sensitivities that the staff and kitchen were able to work with me on so that I could enjoy the food more! ( I highly recommend the birria and the popsicles they sell at the front are WORTH IT! ) Also- I would recommended eating at the restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is so colorful and beautifully done with murals and nice carved tables. It definitely adds to the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the bathrooms were very clean which is important in a restaurant to me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lastly, if you're active duty military they will have a discount for you but ONLY on the weekends! Overall, everything was great and I will be going again! read more

We really enjoyed this place! It was our first time going and we were really pleased. The service was very good and fast. The food was excellent! My husband got chilaquiles and I got chori-pollo. They both were very good and we both had leftovers! Definitely will go back read more

Great food, quick and friendly service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]very cute interior decor[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! Also has a [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice outdoor seating area[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and [[HIGHLIGHT]]very clean restrooms[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

We had a very enjoyable lunch here. We started with the complimentary chips and salsa which was good, but not amazing. The salsa should be a bit more chunky as they have it really thin. You get two baskets of chips and salsa and then you pay for refills, so if you're just coming here for drinks and chips, be forewarned. The flauta appetizer was really good. We got the chicken and steak and while the steak was good, I would order just chicken flautas next time for the sake of having such good flavor. The super quesadilla was nice and full with cheese and steak. The rice was good for a generic Spanish rice and the beans were thinned well, but not the best I ever had. It wasn't overcooked and was big enough it could be a meal for two like we did. Overall, I'd go back again to try different meals. read more

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Javier is an amazing server. He knows the menu well and provides very attentive service. He thinks of all your needs for a great dining experience. read more

The birria tacos were delicious, but the tomatillo sauce lacked heat. The queso dip was likewise very good, and its portion size was generous. My waiter whose name I did not catch was exceptionally attentive and polite. I'll definitely be back! read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Birtia tacos, Con Queso Dip, sweet tea - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Never assume. El Paso is a local chain of 4 restaurants. After having a great dinner at their Springfield restaurant, I made a lunch date with my wife at this location because we assumed the food was just as good. The Springfield restaurant is better if you want moist meat. The best recipes in the world couldn't help 3 of these dishes. A recipe is only as good as the cook. We tried the following 6 dishes. 1) Diana's Queso Loco A blend of four Mexican cheeses and steak. Topped with pico de gallo and jalapeños. Served with chips. A flavorful combination of savory ground beef and cheeses with the slightly spicy pico de gallo made this one the the best queso we've tried. If you want hot, eat the jalapeños. 2) Sopa de Pollo The soup had chicken and rice. It was garnished with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado, cheese, and colorful tortilla strips. The white chicken meat was incredibly dry and flavorless. It made me wonder how long it had been sitting in the broth. The broth was in need of more chicken flavor and seasoning. The rest of the ingredients were good. They helped make the soup taste better. 3) Burrito El Toro Shredded chicken or beef, rice, cheese, black beans, and refried beans topped with verde sauce and sour cream. We picked beef. It was dry and weak in flavor. It wasn't noticeable when everything was mixed together. Overall, the dish was slightly spicy and tangy with a nice balance of sweet and salty. It was quite tasty except for the dry beef. It ruined the savoriness. 4) Burrito El Pepe Carnitas, black beans, rice, and cheese topped with queso and pico de gallo. The pork was drier than the beef in the Burrito El Toro. Since there was a lot of pork, the dish was dry overall. The queso and the rest of the ingredients made it flavorful, so this burrito can be very savory if the pork was cooked right. 5) Their Flan was a homemade Mexican custard with caramel syrup topping. It was smooth and sweet with a vanilla flavor custard and a simple caramel syrup. A richer flavor in the syrup would help. They should add milk and butter to their syrup. The flavor of sweetened condensed milk was missing in the custard. Overall, this was good, not great. 6) The Churros had 4 pieces of deep-fried pastry sticks filled with caramel syrup and rolled in cinnamon and sugar. They were topped with caramel and chocolate syrup. The predominant flavors were cinnamon and simple caramel with a background of chocolate syrup and fried churro. The chocolate syrup had a flavor similar to Hershey's. The caramel syrup was the same as the one used on their flan. It was inside and outside the churro. It made the inside a little mushy. It'd be better if they were filled with a rich caramel. Despite that, the dessert was flavorful and moderately sweet. We enjoyed it. Our server, Alexis, was helpful, attentive, responsive, and polite. His timing was excellent. I couldn't ask for more. The dining room and restrooms were clean. They have 3 dining rooms decorated in colorful Mexican motif. A dated style but still charming. Their modest size cantina had 3 tables and 12 chairs. We were disappointed by the dry meats, but the food is more flavorful than many other Mexican restaurants around the DC area. I am giving a 4-star rating because the service was great, the atmosphere was inviting, and the flavor of the food was well above average except for a few fixable flaws. We are willing to visit again. read more

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After going to Mt Vernon to see George Washington's home we were really hungry so we went to El Paso Mexican and I have to say it's the best Mexican food we have had in a long time ! The food was very fresh and the portions were large ! read more

El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Burrito Pepe ! Filled with roast beef , beans and rice ! It was delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The food was amazing I got a steak quesadilla and was so good. The waiters were very nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment in the restaurant is a very good mood with nice music definitely recommend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Love the tacos and the service! All the food is always fresh and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's always such a nice environment![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

The best in town! Reliable and delicious. Prices are very reasonable and service is great.