Before my trip to El Paso I asked a fellow co-worker who is a native of this fine city, where we should eat brunch. She immediately recommended Ernie's. I didn't realize there were two locations, but we decided to try the original spot. It's pretty unassuming when you drive up. It's located in an industrial part of the city and is a white cinder block building. You walk in and there are several tables, with minimal decor. It's got the old school diner feel and you just know right away that this is where the locals eat. It was pretty busy for a 10:00am on a Friday, but the service was good. Our food was incredible. The salsa had the right amount of spice. The tortillas were freshly made and almost pillowy. I found the prices to be reasonable too. read more

Ernie's Restaurant - Eggs Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Comidas mas chingon, gracias por todo! Tacos, gorditas, todo. 10/10 recommend to try out read more

Good as always happy to have my delicious breakfast burrito make quickly with great service read more

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A friend of mine took me to this spot as it held special memories of when she worked at her dad's plumbing shop. She said all the workers would come and eat here and the food was really good. It was all that and more. The location is very hidden in an industrial area and most of the parking lot was filled with work trucks so it's a very local joint. When we walked it it was busy since it was lunch time and my friend was greeted warmly. It's a place where the staff is long lasting and will remember regulars. I loved the homey feeling and friendliness. It's simple and to the point decor with the long bar with stools and tables arranged for small or large groups. I remarked that it feels like a Mexican diner, like a 50's style diner but with Mexican food. The hours are super early from 6am-4pm and it caters to the workers. I got a tampiqueña steak lunch as it's what most Mexican restaurants do well. We were served chips and salsa and the salsa was perfect, full of flavor and not too spicy. My meal came with fresh tortillas, caldo, rice and beans. Honestly it was really delicious. I could taste the lard so it was definitely housemade and diner style greasy food. The steak was tender and the meal was just well done. For the sheer amount of food for the both of us, she got a Pollo a la Mexicana plate, it came out to be like $15/person which is a steal in these inflationary times. I look forward to discovering more hidden gems like this all over El Paso. I love that this community values places like these over corporate franchises. Come out and #supportlocal! read more

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Actually, I've been enjoying Saturday morning meals here for several years, back when I was gainfully employed as a teacher in the World-class Ysleta Independent School District. My (now former colleague)/good friend Jerry Martí regularly invited me to join him, his brother Daniel and his WWII veteran father, Mr. Martí, for the weekly meeting. Of course I always accepted--if I was in town/available. Despite Mr. Martí obeying the same/inevitable clock all of us are subject to, our ritual continued, minus one. Then, the COVID pandemic shut the World door down, not only with international borders closing 16MAR2020, but most businesses not deemed essential also closed, some of which never re-opening. Some businesses were able to make lemonade out of the pandemic lemons and altered their set up. Ernie's on Industrial employed that strategy, changing the internal physical layout/service atmosphere to a much more hospitable/attractive environment. Once the World, including local businesses, began the difficult task of overcoming the financially distraught time period, the Martí clan + amigos resumed the Saturday morning ritual. After being reTIRED, and "in town", I, too, re-started participating in this honored ritual, and was often the first person of our group present. It took me a little bit to figure out the best way for us (3-8 hombres, depending) to truly enjoy the delicious Mexican meals and soak up the superb family-friendly ambiance of this eatery, it became obvious that, like before, a long table (only three are available) was necessary. I inevitably would cycle there early, and super servers Evelyn & Lydia quickly begin setting up a table for us when they see the excellent daytime VISIBILITY pennants on my "FrankenBike" fluttering in the window pane. Good thing, too, because often this superior eatery would be full/standing room only! Our Saturday mornings are GREAT because this is where the service is best, along with the eats/safety/mutual care throughout the (inside & in the parking lot)/overall quality. "Ernie's on Industrial" is a premier gastronomic institution on the near-Eastside in El PasoTX-USA and definitely has my coveted "iWheel of Approval!" read more

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Delicious and filling food. I thought I was going to need more food as I didn't think I would get full but the tortas satisfied my appetite. The wait does last a long time to be seated on the weekends but that's normal. read more

It is sad to walk into a place that is established and you are made to feel like you don't belong. I am Hispanic yet was treated like I was trash. Guess I don't look Mexican enough? No seating arrangements are made especially during lunch hours. Just walk in and hope they see you, like you and you might get a table. Needles to say good Mexican food is abundant in this city, however good service and hospitality are not. Ernie's sucks. read more

No longer the old place I came to love when it opened. Giant burritos have become average and prices have become giant. Stay home feed your family breakfast burritos for the price of one of these now. read more

I love the picadillo! The place is not fancy but the food is delicious! I recommend this restaurant.

What can I say about good ol' Ernie's other than it's one of those whole in the wall places that you would never expect to be anything but man does it satisfy the tummy! The place is your classic Mexican food cafe style spot and your guaranteed a great tasting and authentic meal. No tomatoes in your salsa here, pure chile and spices to put that palate on fire! They offer up the classics for breakfast and lunch...you know burritos, quevos a la mexicana, chorizo, tortas, enchiladas, menudo...you get the picture but their one secret, that I have yet to identify why, that keeps me coming back is their pancakes. Yes, you read that right PANCAKES! The wifey is actually the one that brought me here because she was craving them once and man, every time we are in the area during the AM we like to stop here for pancakes. The service leaves something to be desired, the atmosphere is...well...hole in the wall quality so don't expect much, OH and for sure take change or use a credit card because I'm convinced the cashier, who also happens to be the owner/manager I think, has a scheme running where she says she never has the exact change so she always shorting me on the dollar X-( Overall, 3 stars for awesome food, no tomatoes in the chile, and great buttermilk pancakes that I crave about once a month. See you next month Ernie! read more

Food is pretty good. The problem is cleanliness before owner was at the front charging and kept an eye on all her employees. She used to keep the place nice and clean I used to like it more.Now there is waitress service and it seem like it's dirty. Plates on tables and dirty floors. It's Just something to not look forward too. read more

Ernie's has been around for a very long time. Most of the blue-collar clientele comes from the surrounding warehouse district. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The food is fresh and the salsa bar is well-stocked with your favorite condiments. The tortillas are large hand made and service is prompt. I think this cafe is a hidden gem within the warehouse district. It is family operated and owned. I think the best times to go there would be around lunch time during the week. I saw many folks happily eating their lunch and also order their famous burritos as take out. The daily special includes a drink and a small caldo de res. To be honest, I could have made a meal with the caldo de res alone! You won't regret eating here. read more

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Breakfast burrito for $7.... The prices on the menu didn't reflect what they charged me. Apparently there's a sign near the register that states the prices are different. Food is good but different menu prices is a no go for me. read more

Called to place an order and the lady at the front was very rude... said I had to hurry up and order because she has other customers waiting.. read more

Are looking for the hole in the wall, local foodie, homemade greatness? This is the place. I recommend what ever you get, to add twice refried beans. This is the real deal. read more

We were referred here by an El Paso native as the best in town. But we didn't get what she normally does, so I will leave it at that. This is a lunch spot in an industrial area and was very busy the day we stopped in. You don't have to speak Spanish, but it will make things easier. The food was very good and fresh, salsas also tasty and the service was quick. My chicken burrito had a lot of bones in it, but other than that it was good. If we are in the area, but probably wouldn't make a trip. read more

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OWNER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. I ordered a LARGE caldo on Uber and I received a caldo with one piece of meat and one potatoe with 4 squash and dry! I've eaten in person at the ernies on zaragoza and the quantity is different. Not only that I called the restaurant to suggest a bigger container to fit more juice and possibly more meat and she got defensive on me and told me she has 30 years and no one had complained. Either way I didn't want the money back but a better customer service. read more

Good food. Only complaint is that the food doesn't come out at the same time. That's not necessarily a bad thing since u can pick at each other's food. I love the chicken tacos. The food's basically like my moms home cooking; into it read more

If you have time for breakfast do yourself a favor and stop in to this place! Very fast so if you are tight on time you don't need to mention it because they are on it! The homemade tortillas separate these breakfast burritos from the rest! Delicious hash browns too if you enjoy a crisper hash brown! read more

Despite being hidden among factories and warehouses, this is one place to visit if you're in the Cielo Vista area for lunch. Specializing in "greasy spoon" type food, you don't want to come here if you're watching your diet. If, however, you just want some good ass Mexican food then by all means pay Ernie's a visit. It's a simple cafe setup with the grill right on the front so you can watch your food being freshly prepared. I've been a regular here for years and everything I've tried has been solid. My go-to choice is the picadillo burrito but any burrito on their menu is fantastic, the chile relleno being highly recommended as well. As I said before, your diet won't thank you for coming here but your taste buds sure will. That is if they're still intact when you leave because in true Mexican style, there is no mild salsa in their small salsa bar. Their salsas range from hot to melt your tongue hot. This is my definition of comfort food!!! read more