My favorite Mexican place. I've had lots of Mexican food everywhere and it doesn't get better than the chimichanga

This review is reflective of the bar area. In late July I had a birthday party here and came in to sing karaoke and enjoy some cold beverages with my friends. I had a group of about a dozen people with me. Our waitress "Sarah" was horrible- possibly the worst I've ever had in fact! She was constantly forgetting orders and getting them wrong. I don't see why she didn't have a small pad and pen if she couldn't remember. Eddie the head bartender is good, but as soon as he left for the night at midnight- shortly there after Sarah decided to shut the bar down! At 12:30 bar time on a saturday night!! The bar was still half full of patrons who wanted to keep singing and eat and order drinks but Sarah wasn't having it. I also proposed to my girlfriend that night which was the highlight of the evening but I also had friends whom drove up from Seattle to be here and the trip was cut short because of Sarah being a bubble headed idiot! I hope Paso deals with Sarah as she will probably keep costing the bar hundreds of dollars and angry customers. I know that I won't be returning or the dozens of people she angered that night! * UPDATE- As of last friday they have cancelled karaoke at Paso Del Norte. Thank goodness because the kj deserves a better venue!! read more

It was okay. The house made chips could use more salt and a bit of lime wouldn't have hurt. I had the Delux veggie nachos...four words sum up the dish WAY TOO MUCH CHEESE. There wasn't that much guacamole or sour cream on the side, but it felt like I was swimming in oil from the cheese. Hubby had a moderately better experience with his chicken fajitas. Chicken was over cooked, but the favors weren't too bad. read more

This place is huge from inside. They have real nice drinks selection and the food is awesome. Hard to find good Mexican food around here.

The food was ok but the service was horribly slow. Maybe an unexpected large crowd for a Sunday night?

WOW, what a surprise to find this place in Blaine........ because there's next to nothing in Blaine except gas stations. Service was quick, food was good and lots of it, maybe too much. Everything on the plates seemed fresh and cooked just right. The decor is not much but we had a window table which had a good view of the marina and sunset across the road. read more

Most of these reviews must be fake. I can't imagine how anyone could ever say this place is good. I went there this weekend and it was hands down one of the worst restaurants I have been to in a looooong time. The margaritas were waay to sweet, they didn't even have beans included with our dish (???) but rather rice and lettuce, their "pico de gallo" consisted soley of chopped up tomatoes, their salsa was just plain bad, and there was barely any flavor to the fish or practically anything for that matter. On the upside the server was mostly attentive until the end when we needed our card swiped so we could get out. read more

I am a Mexican food snob from Texas, and this food held up to even my tough standards. I had the enchilada and chimichanga combo,and it was perfect. Also, if you eat on the outside patio during sunset, you'll be treated to one of the best sights in the world. I highly recommend this.... read more

Yummy yummy! Excellent food & great service. Portions are huge and smiles are great. read more

Paso del Norte produces the worst Mexican food I've ever had. Way over priced for such a disappointment. tacky decor. slobby loud bar. If you want quality that satisfies I suggest looking in Bellingham. read more

I've ate at several Mexican restaurants in multiple states from Washington to Arizona and Paso is by far the best restaurant for Mexican food. Great prices, great flavor and NEVER lacking for good service. read more

Paso is a great place to go for lunch or dinner and my kids love it ! the food and service is exceptional, The bar is always fun with great entertainment and a great atmosphere , the owners and staff are always friendly and welcoming. Thanks for the good times :) read more

We don't have alot of good Mexican food in Vancouver. So when we drop across the border, we go here, Always, have for many years.. Margs are great. Food is plentiful. The salsa could use a bit of work, but I can see around that as the food is great. I usually get a couple of Tacos ala carte, and they are Loaded for cheap. My wife usually has a Tostada and it is huge. For the price you cant go wrong. read more

The Jefe salad is what I have been looking for! Best thing on a hot day! Plus the flan is super!

Paso is by far the best place to eat I'm Blaine. The quality of the food has stayed the same (very good) since it opened more than 10 years ago. Allthough The price has changed considerably, I would rather pay a bit more a keep the quality and taste. It is very family friendly and also has an attached bar with pool tables and HDTV's to watch your favorite sports. This is the favorite mexican restaurant for Blaine and Birch Bay nonresidents. You will not be disappointed. read more

Just had a delicious meal! We were sat quickly, got a nice drink order, and had our food ordered and delivered quickly. The waitress was so nice and very attentive! She was really helpful with our questions about the menu. We're from Southern California so we know Mexican food! The chips tasted great! If you're looking for a yummy little Mexican food find, be sure to stop in! read more

Granted this is not the Mexican fare we are used to being from Denver CO (same as California) ... the ownership, Miguel, & the staffing, especially Carlos (best service we've received in a long time), are OUTSTANDING people & an asset to the community. When they have the Replayzmentz as the band playing in the bar we will be there without a doubt!!! read more

Chips and salsa were good, the food on the other hand was very bland. We ordered the Fajita trios (forget the name of it there) and the meat was very under seasoned while also being way too over cooked. Seems like they don't try very hard in the kitchen. This place is in a great location, and has great potential if they fix their back of the house issues. read more

Not my favorite. The service was good. They were kind and polite but the food was just ok. The margarita was pretty good but overall it's average Mexican food. read more

Great little gem hidden in Blaine, first visit tonight. Very generous portions, friendly staff. First time in a very long time where Mexican food didn't leave me feeling gross from excess grease, and there was no oily film on my food. Server was very sweet but did forget to ask me about a beverage and forgot the prawns in hubby's steak/chicken/prawn fajitas but it was rectified quickly and with a smile. Tipped well. Pleasant atmosphere, reasonable prices. Will go back. read more

Had a delicious shrimp (chuck's burrito) and my husband enjoyed his fish tacos. Very friendly and quick service.

This is our "Go-To" restaurant after leaving Canada and clearing customs. It's in a fun seaside neighborhood, and always has some decent Mexican food. read more

Authentic Mexican food with great service. Beef fajitas and camarones de la diablos were favorites at our table. Also appreciated the salad and salsa with chips complimentary appetizer. Mack and Jack pitchers on tap too. read more

Bland and over cooked carnitas. I am not really sure if this place is supposed to be a Mexican restaurant or just bad bar food. Certainly not worth going out of the way for. read more

Stopped here once when the Peace Arch Cafe was closed. It's not bad for a small town this far away from Mexico. Service was nice, outset seating was pleasant. Menu is big, a little Americanized but it'll be familiar to most. Great margarita specials! read more

Excellent food. Huge portions and instant ice water refills. Will enjoy a good vaping after this meal, it's going to take me a while to finish. God damn read more

This is a jewel in Blaine. It is a large restaurant with a separate bar area. The food is always good. And their menu of authentic Mexican and local TexMex is extensive. Even offering a limited north American menu like burgers and fish and chips. Lots of specials. Free pool all day. Occasional live music. Happy hour is 4-6 everyday with bonus hours some days. During those times you can get $5 appys like a shrimp basket, meat nachos and taquitos. Pints start at $2.50 and wells are $3 during HH. They also have daily specials for one drink and one dinner item. They have Pacifico, Dos Equis and Modelo on tap with a good selection of tequilas. And if that isn't enough you are greeted with complimentary chips and salsa and pico de gallo. You know the food is good when locals fill the bar seats at lunch and supper. Chips and salsa, 4 taquitos, shrimp and fries. $10. Wife had her best hot chocolate ever and i had 3 rum and coke. Add another $12 to total $22 for the evening. read more

Paso Del Norte - Free chips. $5 for 4 taquitos and salad and $5 for popcorn shrimp and fries. Thats $10 of food in the pic. Well. Its half gone. Lol - Mexican Near Me - Blaine, Washington

Tasty authentic Mexican food but a Vancouverite here and since Don Guacomole's closed finding good Mexican is mostly an exercise in frustration. Delish food and humongous portions Very respectable marguerita on the rocks. Service a tich on the slow side ... which of course could be interpreted as merely more authentic Mexican atmosphere and more time to soak up margueritas lol read more

I really like this place. I don't eat meat so can't comment on much of the food choices. But, the veggie burrito was good. I asked for light on the cheese due to past visits and it was perfect. Large amount for lunch under $10. The beer is great. A pitcher for $12. The building is old and dated but it appears clean. The only negative is the bathroom which is located just before you exit the building which has an outhouse smell to it. Not sure what that cleaning solution is that they use but it's not good. Otherwise the service is super friendly and we enjoy the quick stop with a view. We've only tried lunch so far. Will be back! read more

We have eaten at almost every Mexican restaurant from Vancouver to Oregon. All I can say is this has been the best out of all of them. They are consistently good, the flavours are great, and the family that owns it cares about the community. Please never change. read more

Food lately has been lacking. Had to lower my review to match food quality... Used to be top notch but maybe my last two visits were anomalies... Still good but not as good as it used to be. read more

Great selection of qality Mexican food. Service was great. Waiter had a lovely sense of humour. My husband had steak fajitas and I had carne asada burrito. We both laughed out loud when we saw the portion side. There was plenty for lunch the next day. Will defi ately stop in again! read more

I ordered take out from here for the first time tonight and I have to say it was pretty good! I ordered my usual, shredded beef enchiladas and their shredded beef is very good, so glad I listened to my fellow Blainers and finally tried it out... the margarita I have yet to try but they were offering a margarita special for an insanely cheap price! Next time!! read more

Definitely my favorite restaurant in Blaine. My favorite meal at Paso is the Pollo a la Cazuela. Try it!

My favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Whatcom County! Great drinks, homemade chips, great guacamole. I always get a chimichanga, and love the beans and rice that accompany it. Very filling, and I never leave wanting for more. read more

Holy cow. I wanted Pizza and the wife wanted Mexican. They are almost next door to each other. She won out and I am extreamly glad she did. I have traveled all over the world as a service tech and have spent a great deal of time in many large cities and also many small unknown townes in Mexico. This food was awesome, the shrimp was cooked just right in a spicey garlic red sauce, the rice was perfect and not like the stuff from a can and the beans were also very good. My wifes Mexican pizza was an appetizer but was so big she could not eat it all and she was truly impressed how good it was. Don't let a few whiners keep you from a great meal. Try it for yoursel. read more

We always visit Paso del Norte when coming down from Canada. Delicious Mexican food served quickly by friendly and attentive staff. The prices are extremely reasonable, particularly given the portions. The only thing I might caution against is ordering a full dinner meal unless you haven't eaten all day -- otherwise you'll be taking half of it home with you. Come to think of it, that's not a problem at all. Definitely recommend. read more

We have eaten here a dozen times. The food and variety is excellent not to mention the generous portions and good value. The staff is always very polite and efficient. I'm ready to pop across the border from Canada right now for another good meal.......and they have great margueritas and salsa. read more

Invisible Woman I am often in Blaine picking up packages and stop in at Paso Del Norte. I even time my pick up so I can grab lunch! Today will be my last. It wasn't as though I was sat or shoved into a corner, my table was visible and down the main walkway. I arrived today a couple minutes past 2 pm, so it was not a lunch rush either. Pulled out my e-reader and munched away at the chips and salsa. I sat, and sat, and sat, and sat. It was only when the 3rd round of drinks that were served at the table right next to me did I get pissed. When I finally decided enough was enough I walked up to the cash desk to pay for the chips I did eat the waitress/cashier asked me if I am ready to pay my bill? In future I will try to the Thai restaurant across the street which is too bad otherwise the food is normally passable. read more

Quite a large establishment for such a small town. The food isn't terrible, but I wouldn't actually consider it Mexican food. This far north, it will do in a pinch if you really feel the hankering for salsa slathered solutions. I would not recommend their tamales as they have no idea what one is, but their enchiladas were fine. Though the portions were good for the price, the extras weren't good enough for taking home. read more