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    Julio's Cafe Corona

    3.5 (140 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Arracherra fajitas
    Nathan H.

    I sat at the bar around 6pm Friday night. It wasn't busy yet. 2 bartenders were very helpful, immediately got water, as well as complimentary chips and salsa, which was tasty. I ordered a house margarita rocks. There was WAY too much salt on the rim and the drink wasn't quite full, but it was delicious, just small. I ordered the arracherra beef fajitas. It was $30 but came with sour cream, guacamole, a baked potato?? And a tomato soup! Weird combinations but whatever, I'll give it a shot. Guys, these $30 fajitas were regular old plain ass simple beef fajitas. You can buy these same beef fajitas anywhere for $15. Don't be fooled. Unless you really want a baked potato with your fajitas, find something else on the menu, this isn't it. They had many other offerings that looked good and were reasonably priced. I was expecting nice juicy think slices of beef with my fajitas, but not today. It's ok. Overall decent experience. Fajitas were good enough, just not worth $30 to me. Margarita was 8.50 There was a wait for dinner service when I left.

    Chicken Mole Poblano Bloody Mary Horchata Rice & Beans
    Jordyn G.

    I got recommended this by a friend that is from El Paso - and I am so happy I ended up going bc the food was amazing and I was only here for two days to visit family. I got the chicken mole poblano, a Bloody Mary, and an horchata. The horchata was very authentic, and I have had amazing horchata considering my Mom's side is from Mexico. I loved the vibe of this place and def recommend to anyone that is visiting or in the East side of El Paso! The mole was extremely flavorful and great !! Our server was super nice

    Loaded bake potato!!!
    Allison G.

    Paid for a loaded bake potato. This is what I got. Bacon was burnt nearly any sour cream, there was no cheese or green onions. Not pleased

    Nice salsa with natural jamaica drink.
    Rosemary H.

    The food itself was well proportioned and taste was exquisite. The flavors just burst in your mouth. The service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was relaxing and romantic. Music was just right for a lovely dinner.

    Adam H.

    **This is a 3.5 star rating.** We were visiting El Paso for the first time, and the baseball game was rained out. So, instead of ballpark food, we came here on the suggestion of a family member who is also a local. Overall -- good. The house salsa, anywhere I patronize, is the most telling part. This salsa was served cold (thank goodness) and fresh. There was a hint of heat and onion, along with the tomato, and not much else. Perhaps that's the style out here (I'm from East Texas), but a few cilantro leaves would've put this stuff over the top. I ordered a combination plate, which is par for the course for me on a first visit. I really enjoyed everything. It is definitely New Mexico-style, and all was served hot and fresh. (Some spicy salsa would've made it better.) The queso here is also different than what we were used to, but in a great way. It has bite ... and REAL cheese. Wonderful. Atmosphere here is clean. Service on our visit was timely and courteous. We would definitely be regulars here if we didn't live 750 miles away.

    My meal. Perfect!
    Guera Q.

    Came from Las Vegas to visit family, being El Paso natives. We loved everything about this restaurant. The salsa was amazing, the food was delicious and the flan is to die for. Customer service was fantastic even though we arrived close to closing. Definitely recommend this spot.

    Margarita (large but justifiable becuz you can do bicep curls if you want to pick up the glass)
    Marian G.

    What a great restaurant. It's large and airy ....and busy but we had no problem being seated (just the two of us for a late lunch), service was fast and the food is delicioso. Don't get a margarita (they are really good too, but it's a big glass). Our server was friendly and professional, and from what we could see, the others were also. It was a little loud and I can only imagine the energy level at regular lunch or dinner hours. We will definitely be back on our next trip here.

    Beef gorditas!
    Eddie G.

    Great lunch in less than 30 minutes.. Need I say more? I will. Covid restrictions lifted and indoor dining allowed again. Julios on Joe Battle was just right down the street form work for a quick bite to eat. Lunch special included several items. I went with the Gordita plate and a bowl of tortilla soup. The soup was tasty, not too spicy. Not long after my plate arrived, 3 fat gorditas with a side of sour cream and salsa. When I say fat, I mean a generous amount of beef and potato inside the maiz gordita. Delish! Man I was stuffed leaving the restaurant...considering I have a lecture to sit thru, I'll be in a food coma the next few hours.. oh and seated, served, and payed all within 30 minutes.. can't beat that..

    The Mole enchiladas are good, sweet and rich. Reminds me of homemade mole that grandma use to make.
    Jr. F.

    Wonderful lunch with great environment. The mole enchiladas are good, sweet and rich. Reminds me of grandma's recipe.

    I almost got threw up in my mouth, that's queso on the right.
    Nikiba J.

    I'm here in El Paso for a few days and I was craving Mexican. As we was traveling back and forth on the highway, I noticed Julio's. I went in first to inquire about having a liquor license (don't judge). Refugio or Santiago (I forgot his name) was our waiter. He brought us over some chips and salsa which was good. I ordered a margarita and crossed my fingers. The margarita was ok but better with the shot of tequila I ordered. I ordered the steak chimichanga, queso on the side. I didn't want any onions, guacamole or sour cream. He said the chimichanga had a few onions and so did the queso. Ok that's fine, (yuck) my coworker ordered dish with chicken with tomato paste. Our food came and he put that queso you see in the picture in front of me, before I knew it I said ewww what is that!! No Mexican Restaurant I've been to in Texas made queso with giant bell peppers looking like snails. Now don't get me wrong. I respect the dishes because it's El Paso. I gave my coworker the cheesy snails and I took his rice because my dish did not come with rice. My chimichanga was a five and my coworkers dish was a 5. I don't think it's fair for me to rate the restaurant any lower because this is Mexico country and they should know to make Mexican food. Let me add, you don't get chips and salsa to go with your leftovers. I rate Julio's a 5 anyways because of the good service.

    Jemellee S.

    I am always looking for something different to eat...me and friend wanted to have brunch and we found Julio's cafe. Funny that's it's called a cafe because to me it's more like a restaurant. It may not be located in an upscale area but the inside definitely is. It's a good size restaurant with and great looking bar. There's a private room for special occasions but the restaurant is big enough for more than one occasion. Oh FYI, I came in wearing a sweatshirt so I felt a little under dress. But, no one looked at me funny so I was good :). To start: our waiter Hugo introduced us to their bottomless Sunrise Mimosa's which was only $4. And it kept on coming! Hugo was so attentive. FYI they also have bottomless Margaritas ... so then Hugo offered us the menu but he also recommended the Buffet. He's so awesome that he can name everything in the buffet. So of course we went for It. The buffet had all you can eat pancakes, Mexican potatoes, eggs con jalapeño, Asado Cuerco, barbacoa, menudo, chicaron, and more. The barbacoa and the asado tasted so authentic I went for seconds!!!!! Then there was the table with assorted fruits and Mexican bread. Oh it was all so yummy! Oh one more thing the place has a live vibe so it can get a little loud at times plus they had live music!!! This was an awesome place to eat, I'd come again!!!

    "Fresh" guacamole.

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    12 years ago

    This is our "regular" Mexican food spot. Always great service, it's fast, and good quality!

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    10 years ago

    Love this place! Amazing food and service is incredible. Fast & very friendly! Margaritas are sooo good!

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    13 years ago

    Nice and neat place... but their recipes are flavorless. If you really know about Mexican food, you'll see what I mean.

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    12 years ago

    Has a great lunch time buffet. Yummy food for when you are on a limited amount of time for lunch.

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    12 years ago

    Ate here a few times while i was at the hotel. some dishes are awesome, some are greezy and undesireable

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    El Taquito

    El Taquito

    4.8
    (517 reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$

    Typical business trip to El Paso and had a couple hours before heading to the airport. My co-worker…read morehad been here before and insisted on trying this again. It's a little hard to find tucked back in a little strip center. The inside is interesting decor with different theme walls. What was nice is that the staff was very friendly. It was close to closing time so we ordered fast and got our chips and salsa quickly. Loved the homemade chips and that they were still warm. Salsa was ok. I liked my fajitas but I wasn't as blown away with the taste as my co-worker. I had a few pieces of meat that had grizzle when I bit into them. It wasn't as seasoned as I was hoping too. The beans and rice were ok but didn't appear scratch made.

    Amazingly good flautas for an incredibly reasonable price. (They have other dishes too, but that's…read morewhat they are known for!) Beans and rice on the side are optional / modest extra charge - they are usually very good and worth adding if you're hungry enough. My favorite sauce is the Chipotle. It's got heat as it's also creamy...I would call it medium (I like spicy food.) If you're getting them to go, you might want the sauce and toppings on the side. They usually ask about that, but occasionally they might forget. Service is usually friendly and efficient even when they are busy. Your food is made to order, so it's fast but not instantaneous. Allow 5-10 minutes for pickup most of the time. The dining room is medium-sized. I would say it's a place to eat and go, not stay and linger.

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    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

    3.7
    (587 reviews)
    8.9 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)
    11.4 mi
    $$

    Our go-to taco spot in EP. We live in cruces and tbh we haven't really had any respectable Mexican…read morefood there save for 1 spot. They're better down here, but El toro bronco has been the best we've had. Food comes out quick, very reasonably priced. Tacos come with onion, cilantro, lime and radish. Everything comes w free chips & salsa and beans. Would definitely recommend paying this place a visit!!

    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.

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    El Cometa

    El Cometa

    3.8
    (290 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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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.

    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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    Taconeta

    Taconeta

    4.4
    (436 reviews)
    13.4 mi
    $$

    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.

    I've always enjoyed coming to Taconeta because the food is great, and the service is usually…read moreexcellent. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was very disappointing. One of the servers, Jonah, threw away my "half-eaten" food without asking if I was finished. I didn't realize that was his decision to make, and when I brought it up, he rolled his eyes and responded with a horrible attitude. On a positive note, Sara behind the bar was fantastic, and Alexis was incredibly kind. They both provided the level of service I've come to expect from Taconeta. I hope management addresses this, because one negative interaction shouldn't overshadow the great staff and food that usually keep me coming back.

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