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    Ernie's Restaurant

    3.5 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Interior: Martí clan + amigos
    John E.

    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!"

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

    Caldo de res as part of the comida corrida.
    Heriberto G.

    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.

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

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    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

    3.7(587 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    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.

    One of the best ambiences I have experienced at a Mexican restaurant. The service was very friendly…read moreand fast. I would rate both the ambience and service highly. The food arrived within about 10 minutes for our group of six, which was impressive. The complimentary fried tortillas were very good, and the salsa was enjoyable as well. I ordered al pastor tacos. The flavor was good, but the meat was very dry. I liked the portion size, especially the amount of meat, but it would have been excellent if it were not so dry.

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    El Toro Bronco

    El Toro Bronco

    4.7(73 reviews)
    5.5 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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    El Cometa

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    3.9(291 reviews)
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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.

    Let me say, El Cometa will be the most beautiful food to ever hit your tastebuds. Every visit I…read moreshed a tear of joy just at the thought of their flautas. Not to mention, you get to serve your own toppings! I love the service ALWAYS, super quick and always upbeat!!

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