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    Taqueria El Cometa

    3.4 (131 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Flautas
    Ricardo J.

    We came here in April 2024 for a quick bite after some beers at the King's X next door - this place was super busy with a very diverse mix of locals. We had been told by the bartender at our hotel that the flautas were a hit here, and he wasn't wrong. They came out heavily loaded down with delicious toppings. The restaurant also has a well stocked salsa bar for your tacos and other selections. The place was clean and service was excellent.

    David C.

    This has to be a joke. I ordered 4 flautas preparadas. Who is running this shit show, y'all just hiring anyone nowadays. 1/10 would not recommend. Where's the crema!?!? I was not driving back 20+ minutes to get a refund.

    Yun-Wen L.

    Food/Taste/Flavor: 5/5 - Las Originales Flautas Cometa which are tortillas filled with shredded beef and fried (think taquitos but longer) with cream, Pamela cheese, raw onions, tomatoes, and avocados. We ordered 4 which is the regular size and thought it was a bit plain at first but their salsa/sauce is absolutely amazing with it! They provided a red, a green, and two avocado based salsa which were all great but with different spice and acidity levels Ambience: n/a - ordered food to go. Lots of Valentine's Day decorations up and fairly loud music playing. First thing in the morning so the salsa bar looked great Service: 5/5 - quick and friendly. Switched to English for us with no difficulties Value for price: 5/5 - just under $9 for the dish that was delicious

    Burrita, beef and cheese
    Heino P.

    Review is for Viscount Blvd location As Authentic as You Can Get We were road tripping and got into El Paso about 9:00 pm. We were famished and really wanted some authentic Mexican food. This might have been the only place open. And they're open from 10:00 am to 4:00 am! This place is located just a few blocks away from the border, right off of Hwy 10 on Viscount Blvd. We pulled up and it was packed with diners. Young and old, individuals and couples, and quite a few children. The menu selections are on the wall above and behind the counter. There are pictures of the items, but they all basically look the same. No real descriptions. The counter help was friendly, but very English language limited. I asked a few questions and I don't think they understood me. Orders are placed and paid for at the counter. You're given a stand with a number to take to your table and staff brings out the order. As we sat waiting we watched the activity in the dining area where diners were getting condiments from what may have been a small salad bar in the past. I had to check it out. This was incredible. Fresh cilantro, diced onions, radishes, grilled whole jalapenos, limes, red and green salsas, pico de gallo, sliced cucumbers, shredded lettuce and my favorite - a creamy smooth guacamole sauce/salsa. It had the flavor of traditional chunky guac, but smooth and the consistency of a thick gravy. Small plastic cups and paper boats are on the bar so you can take as much as you like back to your table. Our food was brought to us in just a few minutes. I ordered a Burrita ($10.43), two flour tortillas sandwiched together stuffed with seasoned grilled beef and cheese. I loaded up by Burrita with all the 'salad bar' fixin's and sauces and thoroughly enjoyed my dish. My wife ordered Tacos Al Pastor ($9.96), four tacos built on four flour tortillas with mounds of flavorful Al Pastor Pork, topped with fresh cilantro and diced onion. She used the guacamole sauce to add even more flavor to her tacos. The staff in the dining room never quit moving. They cleared off empty tables, kept the floor and salad bar area neat and tidy, and while a little hard to understand, asked if we needed anything else. There was a steady stream of customers coming in still at 10:00 or so when we left. This is a gem that deserves your visit and your taste buds will thank you.

    Rosalinda A.

    Late eats! A family friendly place w/great ElPaso Mexican food. My husband had tacos al pastor, son had tacos al pastor con queso, and I had tacos alambre al pastor. Lots of food & condiments were fresh!! It was a busy night but food came quickly. I had my Manzanita & they had their Fantas. It's an El Paso staple and definitely worth a visit.

    Quesadilla
    Aaron R.

    This is my favorite place to eat tacos. It's been a while since I had my favorite tacos but I still enjoy some of the items in their menu. The ambiance reminds of what I would see back in the motherland. Makes me feel good as soon as I step inside. The service is so good with the friendliest people behind the counter. Letting me choose the potato I want for my papa asada even. Can't beat that. I count the days before I go there again. I recommend it 100% Provecho!

    Leftover al pastor tacos were still amazing the next day.
    Cory J.

    El Cometa is unassuming but amazing, and a great late-night stop as they're open til 4:00 AM everyday. Being a Juarez-based chain, these are some of the best Mexican street-style tacos you can get in the country. Yeah I said it, you can laminate that. Plus, not many places you can get a papa asada (con carne!) with an alambre taco plate. Legit. Great prices, great food, stocked salsa bar and fresh complimentary chips. One of the many local treasures of El Paso.

    tacos y flautass
    Emily K.

    Taqueria El Cometa is a great spot for a quick dinner. We ordered the burrita which is a "flour tortilla stuffed with grilled beef and cheese." It came with a ton of meat and was so tasty. We also got 2 orders of flautas - one of our favorite things to get here. They come with fresh cheese, tomato, & avocado on top! I would recommend picking up both their green salsa and avocado dip to go with your meal. For dessert, we shared a piece of their tres leches which is always delicious! It is a great size for the price as well.

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    Great food... fast service. Fun place that's open till 4:00 AM!! Tacos Alambre con queso is a favorite!

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    Budget friendly, super friendly staff and food is delicious! Well priced for the portion.

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    I live in NY and always make sure to eat at El Cometa when I come to visit ELP. Tacos are simply amazing!!!

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    Used to love this place but it has gone downhill. The food is so so, the service is okay and management is incompetent.

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    I love the food and drinks from here is always good they get busy sometimes and the wait for food can be a while but it is worth it!

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    El Taquito

    El Taquito

    4.8
    (517 reviews)
    6.7 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

    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

    3.7
    (587 reviews)
    5.4 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)
    3.1 mi
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    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)
    8.7 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)
    2.1 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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