Let me start by saying that the ELEMI restaurant in Eastlake is definitely a step above your…read moreaverage Tex-Mex taqueria in El Paso and, in my opinion, a much stronger culinary experience than the Elemi taqueria in Cimarron. The restaurant offers a cozy contemporary feel with a minimalist modern touch. The white oak and high ceiling also contributes to a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Right from the start, I loved the presentation of the Pepino--refreshing, creative, and unlike anything I've seen elsewhere. The Aguachile Callo de Hacha was outstanding, easily one of the highlights of the evening. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend ordering the following tacos - Campesino ($7) and the Pato al Pastor ($8); both are packed with original flavors and showcase the chef's creativity. Their Jamaica drink is also excellent and pairs beautifully with the food. Chef Emiliano Marentes has deservedly earned national recognition and James Beard acclaim, which naturally creates high expectations before you even walk through the door. So that is always creating an issue as many of us expect perfection. The restaurant was moderately busy, with some people waiting to be seated. The biggest disappointment, however, was the pace. We waited approximately 25 minutes for our food despite the restaurant not appearing especially full. Then came the most unexpected wait of the evening--the restroom. Standing in line for more than 15 minutes just to use the bathroom is something I've never experienced at a restaurant. That took away from what had started as a very enjoyable evening. Service was efficient without any fluff. Overall this is a solid 4.0/5.0.

I hadn't been back to Elemi since they moved from their downtown location under Hotel Indigo to…read moreHorizon City, but while visiting my Tia Emma on the East Side, it was the perfect place to share a great meal with my mom, sister, and prima. We loved the aguas frescas, tamalada de mole, and tacos--carnitas, pato al pastor, and chicharrón de pescado (two tacos per order). Everything was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. Please note, the tacos come two for $14. Our best bite was the tamalada de mole (pictured). Service was excellent--attentive, patient, and knowledgeable with great recommendations. The space is a larger, upscale, minimalist modern Mexican setting compared to the original downtown spot. We were too full for dessert, but based on past visits, I highly recommend the esquites and brussels sprouts. We'll definitely be back to try more botanas and explore the menu further on our next visit to El Paso--we were just too full for dessert this time.

Came in after a long drive in from Austin. We wanted to try some local Mexican food and found this…read morenearby. The menu was very easy to read and even though they don't have a lot of options I liked that they are able to focus on the things they do offer. Everything was so good. We could see the kitchen and it looks like they're making the tortillas as they're ordered. The ambiance reminded me so much of home (Mexico) I loved it. Everyone was so kind and loved interacting with our waitress.

After a funeral, my wife's family invited everyone to gather for lunch…read more The restaurant was small but very clean, and we truly appreciated how well they accommodated our large party of about 30 people. The staff was welcoming and handled everything smoothly. My wife and I ordered the queso fundido and some tacos--the food was delicious! Definitely a great spot for a good meal.

We tried this restaurant the food is good but the food wait is too long to get your food , one time…read morewe waited 45 minutes for a party of 2. Hopefully this helps if you're really hungry.

Good service and good food! We have enjoyed breakfast and lunch. Menudo on the weekends was…read moreexcellent! Completely redone the interior of the restaurant.

While visiting my son and his family in El Paso we decided to order from Ay Jalisco and man was the…read morefood fantastic! The food portions were huge. Definitely worth the money. It is a cash only restaurant. The service during pick up of our food was great.

I've known this family business for more the 10 years they are great people with amazing tasting…read morefood. My favorite this to get here is the super nachos.

Incredible spot in the highway from Austin to LA, delicious food for reasonable prices, and the…read moreowner/cook is a cool fella

Wife says she wants tacos and we decide to see what this place had to offer. It's a small place in…read morean industrial area, off I10. Walk up, door is wide open, only outdoor table with shade is occupied by one guy on his phone. Walk in, say hello and the cook comes out. He turns on the air, but it's not AC. Fortunately, it's not that hot. We order two taco plates which come with four street tacos, beans and rice. The menu board has no prices. We each grab a softdrink from the cooler. Food comes out and dig in the chicken and steak tacos both have good flavor, beans and rice are okay. We finish and ask for the total and he tells me $28 which for what we got seemed high. It was four street tacos so it's basically two regular tacos. I double check and he confirms it's $28. I feel like we got hit with a gringo tax. YMMV.

Food was good for breakfast. Salsas and tostadas were given in the beginning. Place was clean and…read morethe service was fast.

Food was amazing. Big servings. Great service. This little restaurant didn't look all that from the…read moreoutside, but decided to try due to great reviews. I will say, the inside was a total vibe. 10/10 I would definitely go back.

My wife and I LOVE this place. We come here regularly for breakfast. Food is always good.read more

My friends and I had lunch at La Pasadita a few weeks ago, and it was DELICIOUS! The restaurant's…read moreappearance is understated--just a storefront in a strip center--but the food and service are fabulous! Our server was Alondra V, and she was terrific! She was friendly, efficient, and assisted us as we navigated the menu (two of us were first-time visitors to the restaurant). She ensured our food arrived quickly, and checked back on us several times. I had the Gorditas with a side of avocado, and everything was SCRUMPTIOUS!! The Gorditas were plump and juicy without being greasy, and the meat was seasoned perfectly. The avocado was fresh and the slices were a generous portion. My two friends had the chicken soft tacos and the #2 Mexican plate, and they said their meals were equally tasty. Again, please look past appearances and give La Pasadita a try! You'll enjoy the food and the service, and--like us--you'll want to return!

Love the service, food and atmosphere! One of my go to places here in Clint it's the kind of place…read moreyou feel familiar in and the staff treats you so kindly!

Okay, where to begin. I had been driving for about 12 and 1/2 hours straight and hadn't had…read moreanything since 9:00 a.m.. I was super hungry, and once I found my hotel I was pleased to find there was a restaurant right next door. So I thought I would go check it out When I walked in, this place definitely had a dive biker bar feel to it, but it was super packed for a Tuesday night. The lady behind the bar said sit wherever I'd like and she'd be right with me. It took her a little while to get to me as the place was pretty bumping so I can't fault her for that. She came up to the table and asked me what I'd like. I ordered the three sirloin tacos and an iced tea. She brought out the iced tea, and I had some chips and salsa while I waited. In fact, they tasted like they were bought a store, the real star was the salsa which was completely homemade and had a definite kick to it! I sat there for quite a while waiting for my tacos, after about 15 or 20 minutes she came by and said my tacos would be right out and got me a refill of my tea and some more chips. About another 10 minutes later the tacos finally arrived. They were served on one of those hot fajita plates.. well the style is correct, the plate itself was not hot. In fact, all of the food was lukewarm. Kind of disappointing when I was super starving, but I thought you know what. Let's at least give it a go. Aside from the food not being hot, the meat really did not have the flavor I was hoping for. I added the cilantro and Pico de gallo to the tacos. Hoping that would spice it up a little bit, but I was sorely mistaken. I ended up adding the green onion and some of the salsa from the chips and that at least gave it some kick. Even more disappointing was the rice and beans being lukewarm. My guess is they had my plate made at least 15 minutes ago and it just sat on the counter and no one picked it up. Sad, cuz I really wanted to like this place. At the end of the meal I sat there waiting for the check, and it didn't come. All of my chips and sat there with my wallet and credit card. Hoping to catch someone's attention. My server finally came over and apologized and took my card. A little while later she came back and said have a great evening. Was it all bad? No, it was not. I looked around at the other customers who seemed to be really enjoying the food so I'm just wondering if I caught a bad dish. Bottom line? I doubt that I'll ever come back here, but if I do I will be sure to report back to all of my friends in Yelpland and see if this place made it improvement.

I walked in looked at the prices and walked right out. Look where you're at. It's a run down low…read moreincome neighborhood and they're trying to charge $15 for one torta? Must be some gourmet, fancy stuff? No thanks.

AMAZING food!!! The service was amazing as well I loved the crew the ambiance is so relaxing and…read morepositive I got a torta de pastor and it's so good !!!