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Tacos Don Cuco

3.9 (40 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Todd B.

Just the best tacos. I regularly travel to El Paso, and every visit must include a stop at Don Cuco -- never disappointed!

Christa M.

We are Don Cuco fanatics and when we were living on the east side we always frequented that location. We always received great tasting tacos and good service. Not sure if it was an off night when we stopped by at this location but the service we got was terrible. When we walked in all the employees were standing at the front. We stood there waiting for at least one of them to say something but we were just given looks. I finally walked up and looked at the one by the register. I ordered a half pound of the alambre meat to share. We got drinks and our total was about $25. We were a party of 10 so we did spend quite some money here. We were given our numbers and sat down. My food came out a few minutes after and one of our friends never got theirs. He waited about 30 minutes until he finally went to ask. They charged him but never did make his food. The salsa bar was dirty and barely had any toppings left. We tried their loaded potato and the was pretty good. The alambre meat tasted different as well and I was not a big fan of it. Next time I will definitely just stick to my usual location.

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Judy B.

I was pretty let down from a few different aspects. Maybe i shoulda stuck with carne asada tacos which is always a crowd pleaser but i was trying to eat a tad bit healthier with fish tacos today. Well people must not order fish tacos that often as they completely forgot about making my order when my husbands carne tacos came thru. I waited probably another 5 mins after he got his, saw more steak tacos come out for other people, and watched the 2 ladys receieve their burgers who ordered after us. Man i was getting mad. I got up to ask the lady at the counter where we order and saw my fish fillet on the grill still. Either halfway cooked or just about done. So i sat back and waited. A few mins later i got 4 corn torillas with that fillet roughly chopped up and just piled up on top of the center of the 4. Very impressive. Sadly with even all the onions and cilantro, and guac sauce/hot sauce, i can still taste the watery flavor of the fish meat, as if they had to thaw it out super quick in water for my order. It almost tasted like eggs. I loved their salsa bar and tv playing prison break, which my husband loves. Steak tacos were good but not as flavorful as other spots. I may try a different sister location.

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The food is good but salty for my taste, we did not go in, we went through the drive through. Good place if you don't mind salty food

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Great food at a great price. Service was great. Would recommend to anyone passing by and wanting to try some authentic Mexican food.

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Delicious. The best horchata in El Paso that I've had ! The pastor tacos are also some of the best in the area.

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Amazing! Reminds me of home (I grew up in Ciudad Juarez). No need to bathe your tacos in salsa because the flavor is on pointe!

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Kiki's Mexican Restaurant

Kiki's Mexican Restaurant

4.0
(661 reviews)
3.6 mi
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I was very excited to try this place for the machaca and green chile combo. Unfortunately the…read morespecial seafood crab one (it was basically the crab sticks) wasn't as good as I thought. It was very heavy and very cheesy. There was something super heavy about that I cant describe. The staff was super nice and got us our food and drinks and refilled our salsa n chips often. My friend had the mole item and felt it was way too sweet/cocoa on it. Overall I would've wanted to try the other machaca items and other things. The vibe is very homely and chill, bit of a hole in the wall atmosphere.

We chose this restaurant for my mother's 65th birthday lunch, hoping for a warm, authentic El Paso…read moreexperience. I had just flown in from the airport, and my brother arranged it as a special family gathering. Everything started normally: we were seated, ordered our food, received our drinks, and enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa. Then my sister (who is LGBTQ+) stepped away to use the restroom. When she returned and sat down, a manager approached our table and loudly told her--in front of other diners--that "MEN cannot use the female restroom." My sister was mortified and humiliated by the public confrontation. The manager's tone and assumption were shocking and clearly discriminatory. We immediately got up and left without eating. This wasn't about enforcing any legitimate policy; it was rude, insensitive, and targeted. My adult sister is perfectly capable of reading the restroom signs herself--no one needed to police or shame her in such a way. The incident felt rooted in homophobia and transphobia from management. We will never return to this place, and we will actively discourage others--especially LGBTQ+ individuals and allies--from patronizing it. What should have been a joyful family milestone was ruined by bigotry. Avoid this establishment if you value respect and inclusivity.

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Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

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3.7
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"Simply Amazing" Wow!!…read moreFrozen Margarita a favorite. Steak tampiqueña taking me to the next level! "Simply Amazing" Food great Service great Ambiance great Parking...well that's a challenge lol

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.

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Tacos Chinampa

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3.9
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1.1 mi
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I think solid is a perfect word for this place. Not the best Mexican food I've ever had, but not…read morethe worst. I bumped it up to four stars for the super friendly service and the excellent aguas frescas. We got there late, about an hour before closing and they were literally trying to get rid of the aguas for free. I guess they have to dump it if they don't use it all. It was close to our hotel so we gave it a try. Portion sizes are good. The taco platter comes with six tacos! I had the flautas Chinampa which came with four beef flautas, beans, rice, and salad. I forgot, the taco platter even came with a baked potato. Prices were excellent. We had gone to McDonald's in the morning and spent more. They also cave us frijoles charros for free. Not sure if this was standard or if they were also trying to get rid of it. I would return for the service and the convenience, but if you're looking for life changing Mexican cuisine, it's not here. What you get is a good amount of decent food at a good price served by great people.

Heard this place was good. I get there and am seated immediately. The waitress brought drinks…read morequickly and took my order. The combo plate sounded good. I ordered that and got a ton of food. The serving was huge. Everything looked fresh. When I finished, man, was i full. Everything on that plate was excellent. Good flavor. The place was clean and the people were nice. I only had one day but when i come back in town , I would eat here again.

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Taconeta

Taconeta

4.4
(424 reviews)
4.4 mi
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Okay, I do not say this lightly. But I may just have had the best tacos I've ever had in my life! I…read morewas looking around for a taco place in El Paso and this one popped up. Had multiple thousand Google reviews and they were all close to five stars. So I knew I had to check it out. It was super close to my hotel, so I popped in the car and found it without trouble. Trouble. Again, there is pretty limited parking so it's kind of hit and miss whether you'll find a spot or not. Fortunately, I did. When you walk up to the place, the building itself is pretty nondescript. They have a nice selection of outside seating, and your window to order is outside. Very nice lady at the counter gave me helpful suggestions and so I ordered three tacos and an amazing lime and cucumber fresca. Went in and sat down inside and was pleasantly surprised by the interior. It definitely had more of an upscale bar vibe to it than a Taco shop. The waiter that brought out my tacos told me that it turns into more of a nightclub after hours. I may have to go check that out. The tacos themselves were absolutely off the chain! The tortillas were blue corn and everything on it tasted so fresh and so wonderful. The carnitas was fantastic, the brisket Taco was to die for and the blackened shrimp Taco was one of the best I've ever had. Had. The flavors were so balanced and on point, it was one of the most satisfying taco experiences I have had!! I will probably hit this place up a couple more times before I leave El Paso. If you are in El Paso, you probably already know about this place. But I'm telling you what you cannot go wrong for tacos and that lime/ cucumber fresca! Bottom line? It's about 10 hours drive from Las Vegas to El Paso. And this Taco shop will give me a great reason to do a road trip anytime. Do yourself a favor and go check this place out!

There's a walk up window you order from and receive a number to place on the table when you find…read more an open seat. I love the different beers they offer here. The tables have some homemade sauces you can use in your tacos. I might be a little underwhelmed by the tacos here. They were just okay to me, nothing too special. Some aspects were definitely good, eg the tortillas were decent and seemed freshly made.

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