El Taquito

This is a staple here in El Paso Texas, it's great food, drinks, lots of history all around you and…read moreover all a great atmosphere. Perfect for family, business, or just be out with friends.

Everyone you ask says this place is the one place you HAVE to try in El Paso. My relatively little…read moreexperience in this city can't speak to that, but I can assure you this place is worth going to. The salsas offered as a complimentary appetizer are excellent, with varying spice levels and flavors. The waitresses are both extremely friendly and hasty, a delightful combination. My colleague and I both ordered the combo plate, which seemingly was a sampling of every popular dish on offer at the restaurant, all of which were excellent. I was disappointed I didn't get to the experience what appeared to be an extremely active bar scene here, though I will absolutely be back to rectify that. Highly recommend this spot.

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Kiki's Mexican Restaurant

4.0(669 reviews)

4.0 mi

The green enchiladas with beef was so filling and good, we got our order quickly and was so…read morerefreshing living in austin to come home and have some real Mexican.

I was very excited to try this place for the machaca and green chile combo. Unfortunately the…read morespecial seafood crab one (it was basically the crab sticks) wasn't as good as I thought. It was very heavy and very cheesy. There was something super heavy about that I cant describe. The staff was super nice and got us our food and drinks and refilled our salsa n chips often. My friend had the mole item and felt it was way too sweet/cocoa on it. Overall I would've wanted to try the other machaca items and other things. The vibe is very homely and chill, bit of a hole in the wall atmosphere.

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Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

3.7(589 reviews)

1.3 mi

"Simply Amazing" Wow!!…read moreFrozen Margarita a favorite. Steak tampiqueña taking me to the next level! "Simply Amazing" Food great Service great Ambiance great Parking...well that's a challenge lol

I've been a loyal customer of this establishment since 2008. While the food was never the primary…read morereason I returned, the excellent margaritas and outstanding service kept me coming back for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, that loyalty came to an end after a recent experience that was both disappointing and unacceptable. My family and I chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Every guest paid separately, and there were no issues during the evening itself. However, as the event concluded, multiple attendees, including family members and in-laws, overheard servers making derogatory comments about our party. Among the remarks were that we were "ungrateful," "cheap," and "broke," along with other inappropriate comments that no customer should ever have to hear. I brought the matter to the attention of ownership, hoping for a meaningful resolution. While I was told the employees had been reprimanded, the proposed remedy was a $25 gift card. After nearly 18 years of patronage, the response felt dismissive and only added insult to injury. What disappoints me most is not simply the behavior of the staff, but the lack of accountability and concern shown afterward. This was a place I once considered a reliable and welcoming destination for family gatherings and celebrations. Sadly, that trust has been lost. As a result, I will no longer be returning or recommending this establishment to friends, family, or colleagues. Respect for customers should be a fundamental part of any hospitality business, and in this case, that standard was not met.

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Tacos Chinampa

3.9(379 reviews)

1.0 mi

Don't pass this place up. The food is delicious. So much salsa to choose from and great drinks…read more The service was excellent. When I return to El Paso I will definitely come back here to eat.

Everything was just average. We stopped in El Paso for the…read morenight while traveling. The restaurant was close to the hotel we stayed so we devout try it. Food was ok but nothing really good. The service was decent. The waitress took our orders fast but did not come to offer to refill our drinks. If we travel through El Paso again I will look for another place.

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Neat and clean and decorated nicely.

El Toro Bronco

4.7(73 reviews)

4.2 mi

I ordered the 5 person combo chicken and steak. To go. It…read morecomes with 5 prebuttered baked potatoes- average sized, a large serving of Charro beans, one small queso fundido with Chorizo, ( they charged me for the chorizo and the queso did not have it). About 8 large chile toreados, grilled onions.and plenty of corn tortillas. The charro beans were mostly bean soup. I actually poured some of the bean soup into a bowl so we could serve ourselves to avoid some spilling. The baked potatoes were generously bathed in butter. They did not provide any other toppings for the potatoes. Personally I think some sour cream, or Mexican crema de la Mesa, some chives, some other toppings would have been nice. The queso fundido was good but also a disappointment. It was missing the chorizo that I had paid extra for. The meat was very good. Well done but not dry or hard to chew. I was pleased to see that the chicken was not cooked into dryness. We did come across a couple of meat grisel or what in Spanish is called "nervio". This place has a small sign that states that if you pay with a credit card a 3% service charge will be added to your bill. I am pretty good with math and I pointed out to the cashier that they actually charge 4%. He did make a correction on my bill. Be ware of your bill. Otherwise they do give you plenty of food. It reminds me of a Mexican parrillada/ grilled cook out. The food here was very good, good tasting, and in spite of the small glitches worth it. We will be returning again.

Decided to try this little hole and the wall and man oh man does this place pack a punch in terms…read moreof flavor! The flavor of everything was really really good. From the meats to the sauces. Amazing! Only thing I didn't like is how dang small my tacos were. Other than that, great spot!

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2 steak 2 borbaco

El Cometa

3.9(292 reviews)

2.5 mi

I discovered El Cometa in 2019 through a friend, and it quickly became one of my favorite places to…read moreeat whenever I am in El Paso. Looking back, El Cometa is what started my taco obsession. Their tacos al pastor con queso are so good. The marinated pork is perfectly seasoned, a little greasy in the best way, and topped with melted cheese. One thing I love is their salsa bar. I always grab the red salsa, green salsa, and guacamole. I pile all three on my tacos, and every bite is amazing. Their tacos remind me of my favorite tacos at the resort my family visited every summer in Cancún. Even though it has been years since I have been there, El Cometa brings those memories back with every bite. The staff is incredible. Last summer, the hostess recognized me right away and seated me immediately. She even remembered my order. I order the exact same thing every visit: tacos and two cans of Sprite. The fact that she has been there since I first started coming in 2019 makes every visit feel like coming home. From 2019 until I moved away in 2022, I went there almost every week. To eat here, everyone lines up at the cashier to place an order, but somehow I always felt like royalty. The staff knew me, and every visit felt welcoming. El Cometa never disappoints. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and every visit reminds me why I fell in love with tacos in the first place.

Quick pit stop in El Paso for Mexican food. Very casual ambiance you order first and they bring the…read morefood to your table. While you wait you can go to the salsa bar which has a good variety. I'm always a sucker for green sauce and both green sauce were my favorites one mild one a little spicy. Service was quick. Food was decent. First and second menu items were our choices. The tacos al pastor were great, decent amount of meat on the tacos and flavorful. Flautas are more like taquitos very crunchy on the outside and the meat was tender. Price is affordable.

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Carlos & Mickey's

3.6(80 reviews)

0.8 mi

$25 for a very small steak and shrimp fajitas with awefull looking canned beans, flautas were…read moretasteless my wife did not eat the rest after tolerating eating only one. Too expensive for small portions and horrible food! And margaritas ....$17 dlls ? Wow!!! I'll never go back to the one on mcgruger

We were in town for a few days to visit family for the holidays and couldn't believe how early many…read moreplaces close on Sunday night! Unfortunately the place we really wanted to eat at closes early on Sundays. So we hesitantly decided to go to Carlos & Mickey's since it was open. My boyfriend said the margarita was good but the food was very subpar. We added the free salsa that came with tostadas to the guacamole. It needed something to give it a decent taste. Then my flautas were not very good. I asked for more salsa so they brought me a different version. The salsa made the flautas somewhat more palatable. My boyfriend had a combo plate and ate it since he was hungry but didn't say he really liked anything on it. I say this to those from out of town esp when visiting for events like the Sun Bowl, there are other restaurants that serve fantastic Mexican food in El Paso. You truly should consider those!

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Taconeta

4.4(442 reviews)

5.8 mi

FIrst of - fantastic tacos - the Baja fish tacos and the EL Teofilo shrimp and cheese were…read moresuperlative - outstanding, fresh and so delicious. Additionally, the agua fresca - cucumber lime - was awesome on an incredibly hot day. Great people, great service, very fun vibe inside. First rate and unforgettable

Eat tacos. Sip tequila. Repeat…read more Probably one of the best taco restaurants I've been to in El Paso! I could say so much for you to believe me, and it honestly starts with the speedy (and kind) service, flavorful profiles and the pricing! My first visit I just simply couldn't believe it. Each visit, I try something new and I must say that I'm hooked on the Jamaica Margarita (with the tajin rim), and the pork shoulder taco, as well as the chicken taco! The Baja shrimp taco is also in my top 3! The staff is kind, energetic and will remember you; not just from personal experience but from my observations as well. Service is fast, food is hot and it's a great place to be! There is no wi-fi, but it is a FUN and engaging place for sure! I'd recommend a bar seat if you're lucky Warning: You may leave planning your next visit before you've even paid the bill.

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Located down a side street. You really can't miss it

Andale Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

3.8(347 reviews)

2.3 mi

Shrimp cocktail is my go to or camarones fiesta! I always have a great experience here.read more

The food was absolutely awful.. The combination plate was very salty. The chicken like and tasted…read morelike it was from a can. The shrimp tacos were bland and rubbery. The margaritas tasted like water down Margarita mix. First time in El Paso and thought we would try something authentic , highly disappointed.!

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Charles T.

13

2

0

11 years ago

Traveling from Atlanta to Los Angeles on a trip that started Thanksgiving morning, my daughter Heather and I stopped here for lunch on Saturday. The day's travel started in Pecos, Texas, and we were ready for an authentic Mexican lunch in El Paso. We found this little hidden gem on Yelp, with many 5 star reviews! We took the suggestion of the server and had the lunch special: flautas, with tortilla soup. Excellent food, friendly service, and VERY reasonably priced! Oh, and the horchatas were excellent , too. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling to, or through El Paso. Very easy to hop off I-10 at Airway Blvd., and get back on the interstate after a great meal! read more

eunice v.

0

1

0

4 years ago

Been going to this restaurant quite awhile now. Love everything about it, the flautas are the best I have ever had. The milanesa plate I had there, good serving size and cooked to perfection.the service that we get there is always fast and friendly. The owners are always attentive to what the customer wants and needs. This establishment is been there for almost 17 years so they must be doing something right. I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys home cooked food cause it sure feels that way every time I go. read more

Forrest M.

0

1

0

3 years ago

As a general rule, I'm not an huge fan of eating Mexican. El Taquito was the absolute, bar none, best Mexican food I've ever had. From the homemade-to-order guac, chips, and salsa, to the melt in your mouth barbacoa, the experience was more than I could have ever hoped. read more

Fred G.

0

1

0

5 years ago

I love it!! Best food!!! best mole in town and I love their flautas Tejanas. If you're flying into El Paso, TX, you need to come and try it out. Just down the the road, walking distance from the airport. Great customer service ask for Angel or the owner George. read more

Dana A.

5

0

4 years ago

Great service every time I'm here. Amazing food, and great portions without breaking the bank. I recommend this place if you are looking for some authentic Mexican food and great customer service. The place is always clean! read more

Tuten B.

0

1

0

4 years ago

This restaurant may not have a lot of seating, but the flavor of its food more than makes up for it. Every dish, including the sauces, was packed with flavor. If you're in the area, be sure to give it a try! read more

Spamwise J.

0

2

0

3 years ago

If I could give more stars I would; the kindest staff, the food was incredible, and just an all around good vibe. Easily the best salsa I've ever had, too. Don't cheat yourself by passing this place up. read more

William A.

0

3

0

9 years ago

A very well deserved 5 star review for this place! I highly recommend getting the cantaloupe juice. This is a very tiny place with a lot of options to choose from! Forever my go-to late night spot! read more

Gladys E.

1

317

537

6 years ago

Another small place with big flavors Very friendly customer service and fast The time I was there they were very busy but the customer service never went down The food was really good read more

Aric C.

0

1

0

3 years ago

Excellent service and the food was phenomenal!!! All of the servers were very nice and we barley had to wait for our orders to be ready.

Jon A.

0

7

2

8 years ago

Wow !! What a surprise !! Followed the ratings, and we were not disappointed. Great value and great tasting food !! Can't miss !!

Rick F.

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3

0

3 years ago

Awesome food, everything is always great! Flautist are the best in El Paso. The customer service is also very friendly and inviting. read more

Coyne G.

0

1

2 months ago

Excellent food, friendly, fast service, comfortable surroundings. Today I had the Dobladas de Picadillo - it was delicious.

Dy V.

93

48

5

4 years ago

Love this place, hard to get in for parking, but worth it. Price is good, food delicious, what more do you need. 5 stars

T M.

0

15

0

10 years ago

Delicious! Friendly service. Everything we tried was so great and affordable. We will definitely be back again and again

Angelica C.

0

4

0

3 years ago

Food has a great taste to it! Customer service was great location looks very clean. My food came out fast loved it!

C F.

0

1

0

10 years ago

Fantastic. Hole in the wall joint that is well worth the trip. Ask for the pork tacos that aren't on the menu.

Sherri G.

49

16

0

8 years ago

Full parking lot, friendly quick service, and delicious food. That's all you need. 5 stars all day long.

Lyn L.

2

16

11

8 years ago

There was nothing special about this place at all. Thought this would be good from the reviews. Not.

Glenn V.

51

371

6

10 years ago

The service and the food was outstanding and next time in town that will be our lunch place

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I discovered El Cometa in 2019 through a friend, and it quickly became one of my favorite places to…read moreeat whenever I am in El Paso. Looking back, El Cometa is what started my taco obsession. Their tacos al pastor con queso are so good. The marinated pork is perfectly seasoned, a little greasy in the best way, and topped with melted cheese. One thing I love is their salsa bar. I always grab the red salsa, green salsa, and guacamole. I pile all three on my tacos, and every bite is amazing. Their tacos remind me of my favorite tacos at the resort my family visited every summer in Cancún. Even though it has been years since I have been there, El Cometa brings those memories back with every bite. The staff is incredible. Last summer, the hostess recognized me right away and seated me immediately. She even remembered my order. I order the exact same thing every visit: tacos and two cans of Sprite. The fact that she has been there since I first started coming in 2019 makes every visit feel like coming home. From 2019 until I moved away in 2022, I went there almost every week. To eat here, everyone lines up at the cashier to place an order, but somehow I always felt like royalty. The staff knew me, and every visit felt welcoming. El Cometa never disappoints. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and every visit reminds me why I fell in love with tacos in the first place.

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