It's a staple for a reason. Nothing flashy, just good food at reasonable prices. We had great service and no complaints. Ambiance is notably casual. read more

A hole in the wall!... i was recommended this restaurant by a local El Paso resident and I'm Glad i came. It has a great atmosphere and the food was real good!!. Definitely worth the visit read more

Lucky Cafe - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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My friend and I tried this small and very old low-scale place close to work. We had heard that their menudo is the best, but unfortunately, my friend's try was very bad. We ordered the bistec torta, chicharron burrito, Mexican plate. We had to wait about 20 minutes for our food, and it wasn't very busy at all. The torta is pretty decent, but the chicharron burrito is very bad, and the salsa that was provided had no salt added to it at all. My friend's Mexican plate was just okay. Unfortunately, I would not recommend going back again. read more

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An El Paso classic little hole in the wall restaurant that used to be open 24 hours a day. However, I am not sure if they still do open 24 hours a day since the covid years. The cook is extremely nice and made 4 breakfast plates in about 15 minutes. We came on a Monday morning around 8 am, and it was not busy. The waitress was very nice and very attentive. Everything from the menudo to all of their breakfast plates are delicious. Definitely a local favorite read more

Lucky Cafe - the front of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The best Irish Mexican food I have ever have ever had. In fact, I have never had Irish-Mexican food. In reality, it's just lucky Mexican food. It's located in an industrial area but the number of reviews should be an indication of quality. read more

Lucky Cafe - The cook - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Decided to came here since the next door restaurant had a line out the door and we didn't want to wait 30 minutes. We came here and was promptly seated, the server was nice and got us water quickly. The menudo was one of the best I've had in El Paso, really tasty broth with soft tender chunks of tripe and comes with a side of toasted bread. Great portion for the money. The tacos are just as good as any other popular places. Would definitely come again. read more

Lucky Cafe - Menudo with extra meat - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Pesimo servicio en la tarde. El cajero/ mesero un señor gordito atiende pésimo, se le olvida lo que uno pide y va y pregunta como 3 veces que habia pedido, mientras sale la comida se pone a platicar con sus clientes conocidos y lleva la comida fría lo que se la regresamos 2 veces, se le olvidan las tortillas a lo cual vienen acompañadas del platillo que pedimos, y atiende de muy mala manera Pésimo lugar cuando el está ahí!!!!! read more

It says they close at 8 P.M, went at 6 P.M and they said they were closed, then not even 5 min later before we left someone else went in and they allowed them? seems kinda fishy. read more

The food is great, especially the enchiladas and Menudo. If you want some good Mexican food, you must come to Luckys Café. A service was great and didn't take long to get our food or our drinks. The server was very nice. Hours of operation are not as listed on the website. The last order is at 6:30 PM not 8 PM whenever we go. The crowded which still does not affect the amount of time we get our is great. read more

Live Lucky Cafe have gone there often Menudo and Tacos are GREAT Old School El Paso must go there Great Prices

Confession time... I've never ate at Lucky Cafe before... until today. Located somewhere between UMC and Downtown on Alameda (I think)... is a local favorite. For as long as I can remember, I've heard their menudo is 2nd to none. Maybe another day, I test that theory. A good friend @elcamarojoe68 recommended it. And dude knows a think or two about food, I tell ya. He suggested the Lucky Burger, and you know I always go for the burger with the company's name on it. There was a double lucky, but after eating H&H right before, I don't think I would've been able to finish it. The service was really good here. Waitress's eye contact was stronger than other places. The bun was warm, buttery, crispy on the inside. Burger had mustard on the bottom with the LTOP. On top of that was a nice thin crispy fresh patty. Nicely seasoned. Nice share from the flat grill. Ham, bacon and weenies on top of that. I don't normally order hamburgers with ham and weenies, but this one hit different. Very similar taste to the H&H Carwash burger but with added flavors from the pork products. Nice touch. 8.8/10. My only knock was it was overly greasy from the butter, bacon and hamburger patty. I love grease as much as the next guy, but it was overly done. If you like overly greasy burgers, then this might be a 9.6/10 for you. read more

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Horrible service. The food was not very good. Their idea of a hamburger was way off and not very good. Was taking so long to get food we asked for some chips and salsa. We were told we don't do that here. We changed our order to go. We wished we had just left without the food. It was mediocre at best. We won't be back. read more

Great tacos, excellent service. The cook is right there in the front cooking the food for you. Located right off highway. There was a line outside so came back 2 hours later and got seated right away. read more

Lucky Cafe - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

2 tacos of desebrada...48 minutes for wait time. The cook has an attitude and he's slow to cook. Man needs to worry about cooking than checking on his girlfriend while she serves. The ambiance was good but unhappy customers. read more

Chilaquiles and Menudo were AMAZING! Great flavor some of the best I've had in my travels around Texas read more

Lucky Cafe - Breakfast Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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4/26/19 1:30 pm I has a better explanation for this local joint. Unfortunately the customer service is off way off. My server Marisol proof on pictures of receipt was terrible. Serious, seemed unhappy and unwilling. At the end I asked for a small menudo to go and when I took my order the menudo was all over the bag l. Bread soaked everything soaked in menudo juice. She stacked the lemons and cilantro on top of the menudo causing the menudo container to collapse I called the establishment to let a manager know what occurred but Marisol answered and kept hanging the phone up. I recognized her voice (over life voice) Laughing and rude. I don't know why when I asked for a manager without stating the cause. Marisol is the female who wears glasses. read more

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I love this place. Always open, (today is 1/1/19) and only serves bomb food. It's the definition of hole in the wall, but proudly honors that title. Today I ordered the Chile Verde plate and ice tea. Finished the whole plate. (So long diet) I've read the menudo is incredible and so are their burgers. People around me are eating a variety of plates so I think it's safe to order anything from the menu. They have a single seating bar viewing the cook, booths and tables. Kids are welcome. They do accept cash and major credit cards. Gender neutral restroom. On site parking and street parking available. Close to UMC hospital. Sweet spot to know. Enjoy! read more

Lucky Cafe - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

What a slice Of Authentic border Mexican food. Prepared with old world recipes and ingredients. Having grown up in El Paso, now living in Colorado, I miss the fanfare and the food. There Are Many restaurants with Mexican flare but Lucky has preserved that old World flavor Recommend 4* read more

It's 6:47 and the restaurant is closed!!! And the sign said 24 hrs,7 days!! THEY TAKE ORDERS JUST TO GO!! read more

The service was fantastic. The menudo could have been cleaned a little more. The flavor was delicious though. The picadillo plate was so good and the portions were good. I truly recommend it and as always it's always good to have a burger there. read more

Ehhhhh. That's the only thing I can think of to say that can explain my experience at Lucky Cafe. It was all just very lackluster both in taste and presentation. I don't think my visit was a fluke, I think the previous reviews may have been a little inflated. I ordered the Machaca which I normally love from anywhere (even chains like Ihop), but LC's Machaca was extremely bland. Everything on the plate was bland. It wasn't terrible food, but it definitely is not the best Mexican food in EP. Maybe I went wrong with ordering off the menu because the Menudo seems to be the talk of the town (or at least Yelp), so if I venture here again that's what I'll be trying and I'll update my review. Atmosphere wise, it's a bit cramped (even at 3 am). It kind of reminds me of the eateries in Juarez I used to go to as a kid. It's pretty interesting to be around, but I don't know that I'll become a regular any time soon. I was a little disappointed that they serve canned soda. Like at least if you're going to serve canned soda make sure it's from Mexico (whaaaaaaat...I like the real sugar). read more

Lucky Cafe - Machaca - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Ok so I drive a Semi Delivered a load just behind this location...pulled up waiting for hours & found my diamond in the ruff...not fancy hole in the wall...good food & pleasant servers...I got the cook since I sat at the bar & the chile (salsa) & chips...on hit...I order tacos & Chile Verde burrito...yum read more

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We had breakfast this morning at Lucky Cafe. Firstly, I will say the place looked incredibly clean. The coffee was hot, tasted good and they kept it coming. I had a large menudo (way too much for one person) and it was very, very good. Rich broth and clean tripe. I was disappointed in the temperature, however, as it was just lukewarm. I will make sure to check this the next time before I season it up with onions, cilantro, etc, so that I can send it back to be heated up. I also had a side of refried beans and they were amazing. Real refrieds straight out of the pan with a nice gooey center of melted cheese. My dining companions had the enchiladas and an omelet and both were very satisfied. The salsa is also great. It is almost like green chile with pork and seems to be a little warmed up. I must say, however, the chips did seem like they may have been from a bag. All in all really good food, in a clean atmosphere, with very friendly servers. I will return!!! read more

I haven't had menudo in years, which is hard to find near my home. Since I was in El Paso I found this place and headed there as they have menudo 24/7. I went in a little after 8am on MLK Day and sat at the counter. I ordered a small menudo and coffee. Within minutes my menudo arrived with all the fixings, and I was in heaven. It was so expertly made that I'm going back for breakfast tomorrow! The small was plenty for me, but they offer a large for just a dollar more. The restaurant itself is old, and situated in a working class neighborhood. The place was moderately busy while I was there. Menudo and coffee cost me about $7.00. Amazing bargain. The only flaw I found was the counter where I sat showed obvious signs of heavy use and could have used a more thorough wipe down between customers. read more

Lucky Cafe - Sooo good! - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

We thought that we were at the Good Luck cafe (we stopped too soon - next time), but we're still "Lucky" to find this place. Bustling, colorful breakfast cafe, with waitresses slinging coffee, patrons in cowboy hats, hoodies and suits and ties. Lots of clanging and sizzling in the kitchen, just like a good breakfast place should be. Breakfast items are standard El Paso fare - eggs, enchiladas, beans, pancakes, menudo. All hot and fresh. My pancakes had a nice crispness to the bottom - not rubbery. I'm pretty sure that we were the only non-Spanish speakers. No worries - it isn't hard to order heuvos or agua - the menu is in English, and pictures on the menu leave you no excuse at all. read more

Lucky Cafe - Spicy child salsa and chips when you sit down - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Muy rico el menudo ,el caldo de res sabroso y hay muy buenas promociones,super precios,muy cómodo ,super recomendado

BEST MENUDO IN ALL OF EL PASO!!!! Open 24 hours always fresh and fast and delightful service. Every time I go, I feel like family.

I've been coming here for years! Love this place! You can order menudo any day, anytime of the week! It is open 24/7 not until midnight read more

Lucky Cafe - Cheese enchiladas w. egg on top - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The food here is excellent!! I grew up in El Paso and now live in Houston and I can't find food like this in Houston. I had the chilaquiles, my husband had the machaca and my dad had the huevos rancheros. All of these were so delicious! The green salsa that they serve is fresh and adds the right seasoning to the meals. During Covid, this place is doing a great job with followings the guidelines, so we felt safe. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Still my favorite place when coming to El Paso I just like their food and the customer service is always good I get the menudo or the tacos dorados I know is a very old place and doesn't look nice but I really recommend this place you will not be disappointed read more

I was recommended this place by an El Paso native years ago and now every time I come through the city I make it a point to stop here and bring everyone I can. I've had the menudo, chile colorado plate, tacos de desebrada, and their breakfast and it's all incredible. Atmosphere is one of those spots that seems like it's never been updated or changed since it's opened and that's what makes it so great. Also, open 24/7!!! read more

My partner, a Mexican American and I an American had the BEST beef tocos ever.. I can't for tomorrow to return for more..

We were supposed to go to the Good Luck Cafe, but reached the Lucky Cafe first. After driving all day (eating breakfast in Phoenix) we were ready for dinner but stopped in Las Cruces, NM just to have the 9pm closing restaurant close @ 8:30pm, as we rolled it. So needless to say we just wanted something good. When we saw it was open 24hrs we were happy, no matter what the food was like. Good thing I speak Spanish, or the kids' burger would of had all the sides they didn't like. But no biggie. The staff was friendly, the food was great, and the old building just adds to the atmosphere. read more

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At this time is very busy... but the service is great.... The food is warm and correct way... but is coming slow server it.. Thanks... read more

Ordered coffee, menudo with a toasted bolillo, the Lucky Breakfast (3 pancakes, 2 eggs, bacon) and a plate of rice and beans for the table. The menudo was a bit bland, and served lukewarm, but it was "clean" (no fatty clumps), with a good balance of tripe and hominy. The bread, however was definately at least day old, stale bread from a local bakery, toasted to a hard crunch. The pancakes tasted like they had been sitting out for a while and were a bit hard. The place was packed so we waited 10 minutes for a corrected egg (ordered scrambled and got over-easy) and a coffee refill. Wait staff was very nice though. read more

Very pricy for the quality of food and location. A very dirty place behind the counter. Witnessed a client sneezing over a basket with lemons and after they (clients) left, the unused lemons were put back in the container for further used. Imagine that person had the flu or any other contagious illness. That was GROSE. Un poco caro para la calidad de los alimentos y la ubicación. Un lugar muy sucio detrás del mostrador. Me toco ver a un cliente estornudando sobre una canasta con limones y después de que ellos (los clientes) se fueron, los limones no utilizados se pusieron de nuevo en el contenedor para ser utilizados de nuevo. imaginense que esa persona tenía la gripe o cualquier enfermedad contagiosa. Que disgustante y hasta peligroso para la salud de otros. read more

Delicious food . Open 24/7 definitely a place to stop by after hours . Delicious breakfast selection as well definitely one of my favorite holes in the wall read more

Well, my plate LOOKED AWESOME.....but needless to say I was very disappointed. The cooks' recommendation was the tampiqueña. It look so yummy, ..here comes the buts... the meat was bland. He salted and.peppered it in front of me, but it lacked flavor. Same goes for red enchiladas. Chili had no flavor, but there was plenty of cheese , cheese taste was mediocre. Coffee and hashbrowns were delish!! LOL.I chose hashbrowns cuz im not a fries guy. I opted to NOT have my favorite food, menudo..only cuz on prior occasions, they use the curly menudo and fresh pozole vs the canned.(I prefer the canned version. Nuff said...try the burger??? read more

Lucky Cafe - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Super legit. We came on the recommendation of a local (grácias Luis) and were not disappointed. I got the tacos desda-something (1st item on the Lunch menu and had a picture on the side-bar). They had shredded beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese with rice and beans on the side - yum! We also got the flautas plate, it was tasty too. read more

Lucky Cafe - Muy delicioso (please excuse my terrible Spanish) - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Perfect place to hit after a night out. Food is made on the spot right in front on you with El señor de los cielos playing behind you. read more

Lucky Cafe - Chilaquiles con huevos y papas dobles en vez de frijoles - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas