I don't speak Spanish (as much as I wish I did) but that can't stop me from getting great food. The staff taking my order didn't speak English well, so I attempted to not butcher the menu names when ordering--they have English descriptions too (and there's always Google Translate if you need it). We got our order through and the food was exactly as I ordered but better than my expectations. Pupusas generally take a longer to make, but they're so worth the wait. Everything we got was tasty, and the staff really is friendly. Highly recommended. read more

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Good quality affordable taqueria with Mexican and Salvadorian options. Excellent pupusas with fresh flavors and tangy salsa. Interior could use an update but has a few dine-in tables. Check the printed menus; there are more options than are on the menu at the counter. read more

Great cheese pupusas, cheap tasty tacos. Never skimpy on salsa, sour cream, or toppings. Support local! read more

The worst Mexican food I've ever had! Both of our foods were tasteless and bland. I took a bite and noticed a bug walking right on it!!! read more

Taco El Paso - Bug walking on tomato!!! - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

Food is great. Service outstanding. There super fast with delivery & always smile on their faces. They know us by name & when they see my # they know who it is. They call me by name. Have recommend few of my friends or brought them over to store to eat. read more

Just had one of the most amazing whole fried tilapia of my life from here. I'm tempted to get back in my car right now, drive back over there, and buy the second one they had out on the steam table! I'm actually looking forward to the next time I have to go the post office or UPS Store so that I can pop back in! read more

Authentic and delicious. Very friendly owner and staff. Tacos were top notch. I will come here when I am back in the area!

Came here after rave reviews from a local at a bar and was not disappointed at all. The food was incredible, good spice, complex flavor, a solid meal. The staff's English are not the best but where there's a will, there's a way! You can certainly get your meaning across and it is well worth it. We ended up ordering a carnitas dish, a burrito, and something that I thought was queso. Ended up not being queso as I was thinking, but actually a fried, cheese, pancake looking food that was killer! Staff was all smiles and friendliness. Judging by the constant flow of customers, it's easy to see that this is a local favorite. We'll be back!! read more

Outstanding, quick, late night meal under $25 for two. Get the burrito! It's jam packed with rice, beans, and deliciously tender steak / chicken / or veggies. Minimal street parking available, but 100% worth the short walk. read more

I'm so happy this little hole in the wall is open during this chaos. I love their cheap, delicious and authentic food. I came in for a takeout order and they were incredibly friendly while safely practicing social distancing. I definitely recommend this place over franchises like chipotle and would recommend people who live in the area to support this small business. Overall- amazing food, very nice workers and cheap authentic food! Ps- highly recommend the taco salad! read more

I been coming here for the last past 10 years and every time I come, is always wrong... this time I ask for huevos rancheros, the plantains was so disappointed one side cook the other raw... ‍ the tortillas was little undercook... I just don't understand I was the only one in the restaurant at the time. read more

Taco El Paso - Plantains for the huevos rancheros... - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

I went several times some years ago but for some strange reason I stopped going for a few years .... glad to see they've made it through covid, I worry about businesses that manage to provide fresh food at a very very reasonable price .... and I feel inclined to go out of my way to support such businesses as often as I can. Fortunately, it's not at all a sacrifice in this case, it's clearly a win-win situation to go here for all the reasons mentioned above ... I cannot speak to their delivery or how they work with all the trendy food delivery companies that have craftily inserted themselves into many / most restaurants, but for dining in and for quality food in a (very) casual environment, this place is worth more than a visit, but multiple visits. read more

The tamales are extremely good!* The papusas a bit dry and they didn't give me the slaw that usually comes with a papusa or even the tomato sauce I was a bit disappointed. The tacos very authentic and a generous amount for the price. The prices here are so good! As for the cleanliness factor... I've got to give them a lower score based on this. They weren't busy with customers yet the tables and floors were not cleaned. All of The condiments on the tables have not been cleaned..runny drippy bottles encrusted with The former customers use...yuck! The cooking area is completely visable which I personally like as it gives you the chance to see what's going on and how it's kept. They could DEFINATLY give this area a once (or twice) over with some hot water and bleach. They do seem to keep the working station clean enough but things like the fridge and equipment really need attention. Also the ceiling tiles around the vents are blackened with dust and sot. The man working the counter was very very nice. For a tamale craving in a take out type of atmosphere for super short money...this place will suffice. read more

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Support local! Wonderful hole in the wall with authentic delicious food. Not to mention great prices and awesome customer service. We tried pupusas, a taco, and a burrito; everything was fresh and tasty. Even the fresh juices were great! What are you waiting for? Go get ya some!! read more

This was my second time visiting this establishment. This time I tried their burritos and tostadas. Both were what I expected and yummy! Don't pass this place up give them a chance! read more

Taco El Paso - Yummy tostada - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

Do yourself a favor and stay away from all the fake crap around here. This the real deal. 2 papusas and a burrito for under 20 bucks. Absolute fire. read more

This is your typical hole in the wall outlet with limited seating but then the food and the price point make you go back and me and my brother in law did just that!! We were impressed with the fare that we had first time so much so that we went there for lunch today as well. We ordered their plate, we tried the beef first time and took the Salmon today and supplemented with Pupusa (took mixed both times) and a Chicken Taco and Chicken Tamale first time. The plate is definitely worth it, good food and sufficient quantity. The lady at the counter doesn't understand English well, be ready for some work around for that. Wait time is hardly anything and we could find a table even though there isn't much space available there. I got a feeling that this is family run, usually you get good food when it is a family business. read more

Chicken tacos - must get! They might come out looking small but these tacos are fully stuffed. The chicken was nicely seasoned and tender. I thought it was the best between steak and pork. I'd ask for extra salsa and queso fesco! Yummm that stuff is the secret ingredient. The papusa was good but we had the mixed meat one and there was minimal meat. You can't even taste it to be honest. We ordered for take out but honestly it's best to probably eat there so everything is still hot. We had a side of sweet plantains and rice with beans too, all very good but you def don't need rice and beans to go with the tacos. They're pretty filling on their own. I will def be back to try some of the specials. read more

A gem. Cheap, legit, friendly, and DELICIOUS!! I happened to be in the neighborhood and decided to try it. Got tacos and pupupas. Just great! Can't wait for my next visit. read more

Taco El Paso - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

Never realized I was having sub par burritos all my life until I had one from here. I've been back ever since whenever I'm craving burritos and they never disappoint. The best part is when they grill it after they roll it so it has a char-y taste to it, not to mention it's also warm and the cheese is just the right level of meltiness (yes I know I made up words in that sentence but it's too hard to explain its deliciousness with normal English words). But I digress. It's a nice little hole in the wall restaurant with friendly staff. I definitely recommend! read more

My favorite local taco spot went out of business and since then I've been looking for a suitable replacement to fill the hole left in my heart. I have found it here. Affordable, delicious, GENEROUS portions. My new go to. read more

I love their huevos rancheros and their tacos, both are bursting with flavor and fresh vegetables! The pepper sauce on the huevos and the toppings on the tacos are so yummy. Unassuming small spot and knowing Spanish would be very helpful, but they also have folks who were helpful with my non Spanish. read more

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Ah the local ubiquitous pupusa. It's a delightful pillow to rest your teeth into, savoring the cheesiness and corn masa one bite at a time. Find them here at Taco El Paso and pay a small price of $1.99 to satiate your craving. Taco El Paso is your epitome of a whole-in-the-wall located in Everett. The bright red sign makes it easy to find and a simple menu board displays the Mexican and El Salvadoran options. Everything is reasonably priced and packed full of flavor. The small restaurant has a few tables and chairs if you want to dine in. You can order at the counter and take a seat while you wait. The whole kitchen is visible and seemed a bit unorganized when we came. They were making huge containers of rice (maybe catering?) but did not delay on preparing our order. I ordered one cheese pupusa, one chicken taco, and chips with guacamole. My husband ordered the beef burrito. Everything totaled to around $13. A steal! We took our food home to enjoy with a movie. The pupusa was easily the best item! My taco was good and served with two corn tortillas, lettuce, cheese, salsa, and chunks of chicken. The chips and guacamole were tasty too. My husband did not rave about the burrito and said Montecristo's is better. I grabbed a to go menu on my way out which I later read they have free delivery!! Not sure if this is up-to-date so I will ask when I order. read more

I eat probably at least once a week (AT LEAST! sometimes more!) My favorite quick bite to eat! Fresh, authentic Mexican food. They have a wide variety of options to choose from. My boyfriend and I love the burritos. They toast it on the grill after they roll it up so it's nice and crispy when you bite in! Yummm. The workers are very nice and they work quickly. I have never had a bad burrito there and I will keep coming back, when even my pants don't fit me anymore. read more

El Paso has the deceiving name and look of a Tex-Mex joint, but it's actually El Salvadoran. That meant I asked a lot of questions when I first visited. Like what's a pupusa? Is it as tasty as it is fun to say? The answer: Yes. Have it with loroco, which I was told is a plant from El Salvador. It comes with a generous portion of a vinegary cole slaw. I bet you didn't know you were getting a meal for under $2. I know I didn't! In fact, you can pretty much sample everything on the menu and not break a $10. Or you could get the small chicken burrito, (which isn't small at all!) served with chips and salsa for a whooping $5. It's full of rice, guacamole, beans, tomatoes and chicken and will please your tummy. But if that's not satisfying enough, order the large for only a $1 more. They also have regional sodas and juices. I had this juice from an El Salvadoran fruit, but I can't remember the name. It's flavor is a cross between a pineapple and a mango. read more

If you can find this little whole in the wall it would be well worth your time. I happened to find it when I had to go to the post office. It is very small and doesn't have very many tables. The place seems to be run by a family. I went for lunch and had two tacos for around $4.00. The ingredients were very fresh and distinct. I have been meaning to go back and try it again. It's one of those places you stumble across and wonder if you should go in, it's worth a try. read more

We have lived in Boston for roughly a year now, and trying to find an awesome Mexican restaurant hasn't been easy! It's always hard when you try something new because you don't know how they serve things and make things, and although I believe this place definitely has potential, I can only give 3 stars for my first experience! I ordered chicken enchiladas and my boyfriend ordered a burrito... I think both could have been great, but we weren't aware of all that comes in those items and weren't given options of what we want in them. For example, my enchiladas had refried beans in them, and I hate beans. I wish the menu would be more informative of what "automatically" comes in their items so I would have known to order without beans! The guy who served us was friendly and pleasant to work with, and I think for the "regulars," it's a great spot. I also wasnt super impressed with the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen and food prep areas (which you can see from the cash register). It was messy and not super well-kept, which isn't what you want to see in a food prep area. I so badly wanted to love this place but I think I'm still on the hunt for an awesome authentic Mexican restaurant in Boston! read more

Got to this gem of a place yesterday looking for a good big lunch, the guy behind the counter was very nice and got me a big steak spicy burrito. The prices are very good and you get the best food around. The burrito arrived with nachos and sauce, which were homemade and great, and the burrito was just plain amazing, best burrito I have ever had. I decided immediately that this place is going on my - let's get back here again - list. And as I said to myself, I came back here today, and got the chicken burrito this time, which was also amazing! Overall, great prices, great staff, great vibe, and amazing food! Recommend to all the people traveling here. read more

This place was fantastic. We were in the area to run a few errands, one of which included a stop a the UPS a couple doors down from El Paso. What a lucky addition to our Saturday afternoon! I got a beef tongue and chicken taco, and a pupusa - all three were delicious, but the beef toungue taco really stood out. Also, unlike many taco joints, El Paso lets you add all sorts of toppings to the tacos - and it's crazy cheap. My wife got a couple vegetarian tacos and a pupusa - she was very happily surprised that the veggie pupusa included a real assortment (hers had zucchini and cauliflower, among others). Both pupusa's were great, really cheesy. As a bonus, the woman behind the counter was incredibly friendly. The next time we need to go to Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond, or Target we'll 100% be going back to El Paso. read more

If you're looking for a home cooked meal then this is for you. The food here is very homey, nothing pretentious. just really legit grub. the pupusas are what brings me back. they're these corn meal pancakes stuffed with cheese and an assortment of meats if you choose. i prefer straight up cheese cause sometimes, all i need in life is melty ooey gooey cheese. their fresh salsa is so good though. perfect to go with the pupusas to cut the oily-ness. read more

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I got 3 tacos, 1 pupusa , and some passionfruit juice for $6.50. Hell yes. I got all veggie tacos. They were pretty awesome, they had zucchini and broccoli and mushrooms in them and all kinds of good stuff. Most veggie tacos are pretty bland, but these were great. I asked for hot sauce, and it was actually hot (a little too hot actually). I got the Cheese & Loroco pupusa, I asked what loroco was and they told me it was like a green pepper. Apparently, it's more like a chard or a cross between a squash and broccoli. Still good. read more

My wife and I still drive across town from Brookline to come here. It's Salvadoran, but basically stumbled onto this place through Yelp. The pork tacos are basically from fried porkbelly....slightly crispy, very flavorful. Tacos are fully loaded and filling, and only $2. If I was poor I could have 2 tacos and have a great meal....as it is I'l get 3-4. The tacos are great, the quesedillas/burritos are good too..portions are huge and the latter two come with chips/salsa. And they often have guava juice, it's very tasty. In fact, writing this review makes me miss this place. I recommend it to anyone and honestly attempt to bring people here as often as I can because I think it's worth the 25-30 minute drive. read more

The tacos and papusas are so good here but the customer service is awful and if you don't speak Spanish you get this side eye, I stopped going because I literally felt uncomfortable being there smh. read more

Found this place while going to the UPS store next door. Ordered the beef special plate and a pork quesadilla. The beef was so tender and I couldn't believe I only paid $10 for the beef dish (with beans, rice and salad) and it is a big portion. The fresh vegetables were so fresh that most of them were chopped after I ordered my food. There were 2 ladies who take care the customers and handle all the cooking, they were extremely friendly and even offered me sample fruit juices! I will go back again to try their fried chicken, pupusas and tamales. Here is their menu: https://www.grubhub.com/boston/taco-el-paso-in-everett/, not sure how recent this menu is. BTW, there is plenty of parking in the huge manciple parking lot next to the post office. read more

This place is amazing! I ordered one of each taco they had on the menu which was out of this world! I ordered a tamale and I could only finish half of it before I was begging myself to stop. My friend ordered a steak burrito and he was chowing the thing down. The service was pretty good even after I asked a lot of questions about the items on the menu. The "lengua" or beef tongue tastes just as good as how I would try to say it. If I lived in the area I would definitely be a regular. read more

Taco El Paso - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

YELPERS & I AGREE - EL PASO DESERVES 4-5 STARS. Very good to excellent food at modest prices. It's more of a Take-Out place than a sit-down restaurant, although it does have several tables and chairs. The Chicken Tamales are the tastiest and best I've ever eaten, either here in the states or in Mexico, and the Steak Tacos with their savory taste and crispy fried shells are wonderfully crunchy and delicious, too. This was my first time visiting El Paso, and I'll certainly return. Go visit them for Take-Out or a quick bite, I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed. read more

This is the best Mexican/ El Salvadorian in the area by far!! High quality and really savory food!! My favorite is the burrito and chicken tacos. Try this place before you go anywhere else. Great service - very pleasant!! read more

They are so sweet and the food is very delicious! Great hospitality and feels like I'm over a friend's house eating homemade food! I definitely will be coming back! read more

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I love this little place; I found it when I had a bunch of time to kill while I was waiting to get my hair cut. I believe it is owned by a husband and wife, one being El Salvadorian and one being Mexican. I get the same thing all the time, Chicken Burrito and the empanadas!! One of my favorite little hole in the walls, I've tried almost everything there and you will not find more authentic food anywhere read more

Fresh food ready for dine in or take out 1st time visiting I was amazed from the quality of food If you're looking for authentic tacos or burritos this is the spot. Small dining area -- take out would be recommended. Although the packaging to go isn't very pleasing- seeing how small nachos were tossed in the bag and crushed by the food I ordered- I would suggest to them on my next visit to either skip the chips or package separately. Very inexpensive for lunch or dinner plates. Give this a place a try- I doubt you'll regret it!! read more