Finally had an opportunity to return to El Paso after 20 years - been craving Chico's Tacos the whole time. My homie warned me it might not be the same experience, but I thought it was still pretty satisfying. To be fair, the first time I ever tried Chico's Tacos I didn't like it. After having it again, I (in)famously ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for two weeks. Not sure why people are commenting about service. Everyone was pretty nice when I went. It's a fast food restaurant with a very simple interaction model - know your order, give them your order, wait, get your order. They do have some old school flair. Who doesn't like to use a jukebox while you wait? It's a community staple that I hope continues on. Don't take it for granted! read more

A definite gem in El Paso!!! A must eat at diner/dive. Great good and service. Friendly people and relaxing ambiance. We got the tacos, a cheese burger and a king hotdog. All were amazing. The buns are fresh, the burger and hotdog grilled to perfection. Burger tasted fresh along with all the veggie toppings. They are not skimpy on the shredded cheese for the tacos. Fresh beef flavor as well as corn tortillas that tasted homemade. The green chile is drinkable!!! Don't pass this place up. read more

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Quick service when we came on a Friday afternoon. Easy to find parking--all locations are cash only! We went to the counter, ordered, got our ticket number, and picked up our food at the counter. We got 3 tacos with fries and their hot dog. The hot dog has I think 2 weenies, pickles, and chilis (with beans I believe) on a hamburger bun. Very tasty! The tacos and fries were seasoned well and their salsa packs some heat. Lots of indoor seating available and it wasn't too loud or busy. read more

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First time at chico's tacos & it was so yummy! Hit the spot and was crunchy and cheesy, added some salt & it was delicious, i had it for lunch and want it again for dinner! read more

Chico's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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I love coming here. I always order the same thing which is one single and small soda. I like all the other things on the menu as well but I stick to one single. It's usually crowded but luckily today it wasn't. I like the service and dining area. Nice atmosphere. Good food and fast service. It's my happy place. read more

Chico's Tacos - Single order. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Well, I haven't eaten at Chico's tacos in a while from all the bad things my friends are saying about the place that it has gone down me and my wife went to have dinner there last night and I can honestly say I've never been so disappointed in my life The juice had no flavor for the tacos. My burger was burnt. They gave me a soda with no gas in it I had to exchange two sodas to get one that was properly gassed up. The only thing I can give them a compliment on was the fries. They were fresh and good, but as far as everyone telling me how bad it was I had to see for myself, cause I was a big fan of Chicos tacos Not gonna say I'll never go back, but it's gonna be a while before I do read more

I come here all the time since it's my closest location and they always service you with a bad attitude. The rolled tacos taste overcooked and the fries were cold. This will be my last time coming here. This is where I draw the line with this restaurant. Also food is way too expensive to be that trashy. read more

Chicos Tacos is a EP classic. its been a tradition since I was a kid! memories, however is not the same as before! read more

Am really dissapointed in chicos tacos, came in and got some food togo and i live like 4 min away got home and the tacos where cold the broth was cold and the fries were soggy and cold. Gottta have a manager around to always check up on the food that goes out. we pay good monney for this food. read more

This is an el Paso staple. Love it or hate it . I grew up on them and love them . The hotdog is must try . The burritos are actually really good too. But the tacow steal the show read more

Delicious rolled tacos, came to Texas for a road trip and visited this place TWICE during my stay and although it's been literal years I still think about this place often!!! read more

You have to be from El Paso to understand. This is comfort food. If you didn't grow up with it you won't like it. When I come home this is a must stop everytime. #elpasostrong read more

Chico's Tacos - The classic combo - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Service was friendly and fast. I had the tacos and the beef stew burrito. This place isn't my cup of tea. Nothing bad to say but not my flavor profile. It was worth coming just as a check off the El Paso foodie list but that's not my jam. I really don't see the hype but to each their own. I reccomend trying it if you have never been. Ambiance was your usual hole in the wall type joint. No frills. My table was dirty but when you walk in, you're not expecting much. read more

Chico's Tacos - Street Sign - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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5/5 stars for crappy Mexican food! Honestly, you know when you walk in that it won't be 5 star food. For cheap, delicious junk food, it's 5 stars! Cash only, so be prepared. Once you order the food comes out hot and fast. read more

Chico's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Oh yea this place is good. The 3 little tacos are like taquitos. Really good runny enchilada sauce on them with cheese on top served with crispy French fries. This place has been there forever and there's a good reason why. It was pretty busy too for a Tuesday afternoon. I will have to come back here again., read more

Im giving this place 1star because I can't give it zero. This is without a doubt the worst fast food dining experience I have ever had. The food was at best horrible. The deep fried taco rolls were at least 2 days old and barely heated. They were dry and completely tasteless plus so tough you could barely chew them. To try to pass them off as food they emerced them in a nearly cold and extremely watery sauce. Hard to believe though is that the French fries were even worse. I ate 2 and nearly gagged. They had to have been made days ago then reheated. Also beware they only take cash. Buyer beware this place is a complete waste of your money read more

Its not the same Chicos of yesteryear. Back then you could feed the entire family and still make the rent, these days the cost will have you questioning why....WHY do you still visit. The modern day Chicos is a mere shadow of itself, runny or pasty (depending on the newness of the staff), tomato sauce, with an optional Jalapeno sauce, yellow cheese?? Its possible that its real cheese..... covering some tiny, bland rolled tacos that are filled with some kind of mystery meat. The combination of all three ingredients and lots of salt is what creates the unique taste. Once in a while, OG's get the craving from their days as a young person with stomachs still made of steel..... stopping after a night of drinking in Juarez at 3 am. Chicos has had enough of that and they are not open that late anymore. This week, after having not going there for at least a year or more, my stomach has decided that if I consume that crap again...it will turn in its resignation instead of just complaining about it for 2 - 3 days straight. My toilet on the other hand, is happy that I'm spending so much time feeding it warm tomato soup....well you know what? It's over buddy. Done. Finished. So long. Good bye. Adios. Sayonara. I'm breaking up with Chicos for good. read more

There's a reason why I only come here after 2 am... People either love or hate Chico's Tacos. I'm slightly ashamed of my mad crush. Is this the best food in town? Nope. Does it hit the spot after a night on the town? Yep. If you don't like your $3 flautas drowned in spicy tomato soup and gov't chz, get a burger. They're also 3 bucks. Always friendly service. It's clean. It's inexpensive. And you can sit in the parking lot and watch the low riders cruise by the "NO CRUISING" signs. read more

Lifelong El Pasoan here, I don't know but is it just me or has the quality and quantity of the Chico's gone down in recent years. Seems to me that ever since "lockdown" aka covid times Chico's has become hit or miss when one goes for the ol' comfort staple. Apparently Mr Mora has decided that since Chico's has an established clientele he doesn't care about his customers enjoying a hot yummy meal and I'm not even going to call it delicious food because we all know that all the tacos are is cheap ingredients with a supposed secret sauce (give me a break), so that's just one aspect of it and don't get me started on the diminished size of the take out cups for the sauce and the removal of the red wieners that the round dogs were known for probably due to the banning of red dye number 5 anyhoo as long as customers continue to frequent this establishment and keep paying for the mediocre food he doesn't care because he continues to do some serious bank every week. yall have a great day! read more

Sky high prices for subpar menu. This use to be a treat and a reward, now it is an albatross for el pasoans. We have to support for the historical value. Praying someone takes over and brings it back to the joy we knew as children. For now it is like going to mass for Christmas eve... jt has to be done! read more

Fantastic -- I am SO COMING BACK here!! They serve a chili dog on a hamburger bun..... much better than it sounds, I promise!! Great chili sauce, served with super spicy green sauce (on the side). read more

Interesting concept... 1st time for my flautas in salsa sauce... Prefer my salsa to be in the side n my flautas to stay crunchy... Overall good enough.. service is great... I would rather like to have an option to put my flautas in sauce read more

Chico's Tacos - Interesting concept... 1st time for my flautas in salsa sauce - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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my review on this location is not the not the food except for one a supervisor there a young man he has a curly hair entered the establishment today to order some every day I'm a i'm a regular there. I always get a triple and I always get extra cheese on the side water Sometimes today is June 3. I went in about 4 male supervisor had a black shirt on with he has curly hair was very rude to me when I went to pick up my order didn't have cheese on top of them. I was like heck I told the lady I'm isn't there cheese on top of this? I ordered a triple with extra cheese on the side and I always order this every time. The guy proceeded to give me an said OK no service and he gave me my money back and to get the hell out of is the most humiliating experience of my life. I just wanted to bring that up to whoever wants to go eat there if you get they get the order wrong this gonna give you a real horrible attitude. even the security guard that works there came out to apologize to me and told me man I'm sorry for what that guy did. I know you regular here man I'm so I apologize for that. Sorry even the security guard that works to me the supervisor unprofessional behavior. read more

Not sure why this place has semi good/bad reviews but to my taste I like coming here. It was brought to my attention when 'Fluffy' suggested this place & of course I had to give it a try. Not disappointed! Customer service was good, the food was good. The only thing I wasn't a fond of is that it is cash only. They do have an ATM but I would suggest being prepared with ca$h. Definitely a little spot to try if coming down to El Paso. read more

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Let me start by saying that I'm from San Diego. We've got Mexican food of all ranges there: up-scale and casual, corporate and mom and pops, long-established and up-and-coming. This place ain't sexy but it's got that good warm feel to it and the food makes you feel right at home. Kinda takes you back a few decades when you eat there: cash only, old menus, worn down but clean tables, friendly staff. It's not for everyone but it was for my family and me when we went. read more

I was stationed at Ft Bliss when I was introduced to Chico's. Those taquitos are the best. That tomato based sauce is so good and hot that it melts the mountain of cheese. Add green salsa and an order of fries and you're set. Don't forget, cash only. read more

Rate this dining experience today at the Chico's Tacos on Dyer St in El Paso one and a half stars. It was not totally horrible but it was the worst dining experience I've had in many years. I happened to be in the area and wanted to check out Kiki's but it was slammed...no parking available. I ended up checking out Chico's Tacos instead. I decided to see what all the fuss was about surrounding this El Paso institution. I knew going in that it might be shakey at best, but what the heck, let's give it a try. Well, big mistake! Live and learn. The ambiance of the place is not thrilling to say the least. Hard wood bench seats are beat up and the tables are not any better. The place seems clean but it is a bit depressing to dine here. The recent reviewer who said the place is a little "run down" was spot on. I will say the service was efficient and very pleasant. The prices (cash only) would be quite reasonable if the food were any good...but it wasn't! These rolled tacos were swimming in an insipid red sauce and covered with shredded cheese. Neither the sauce nor the taco shells nor the taco filling had any flavor whatsoever. I would say this was the most flavorless, disappointing meal I've had in the past twenty years. Leave this stuff to the locals who don't know any better. If you are from out of town and looking to sample some real El Paso style Mexican food, don't stop here. Forget it! The food was not horrible but it isn't good. Rate these rolled tacos around a "D"....meaning poor. The fries were the crinkly kind right from a freezer bag and appeared to be air fried. They were plainly poor. Not even warm to the touch. Pasty and flavorless. Rate them a big fat "F." So, forget this place. The dining experience rates a "D." One and a half stars....meaning, forget it. Everyone in our party today agreed that Taco Bell would have been far better! read more

Chico's Tacos - Double order of Chico's Tacos on Dyer St in El Paso. Really folks, these rolled tacos swimming in a red sauce are not good! Rate them a "D." - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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The hand rolled taquitos are amazing. The hamburgers are as good as mcdonalds. They charge for refills on drink. The service was mediocre. The woman who took our order was miserable, there order taking system is horrible and there is no direction. read more

Chico's Tacos - Hand rolled tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Overrated, nasty, and has no flavor. The fries were the best part. Not even worth going here.

Since I happened to be passing through El Paso, I thought I'd check out this iconic place that's been the latest rage on social media. I ordered the regular order of "tacos" which are actually rolled tacos or taquitos as one would normally call them. They come in a mild tomato sauce and packed with shredded cheese. I LOVE rolled tacos!! This combination was awesome. However, you do have to eat them fast if you don't want soggy taquitos. I contemplated ordering them separately from the sauce but really wanted to try it the OG way. I also ordered a side of crinkle cut French fries which were pretty good. One order my table got was cold, and soggy, but the other one hot and crispy. Someone in my group ordered a cheeseburger and raved how good it was! This place is cash only and they have an atm for your convenience if you forget. Oh, I almost forgot the best part........ They give you a spicy green sauce in soufflé cups when you get your food. You're gonna want to get extra of that sauce! I poured it all over my food and it made a huge difference! Soooo good! read more

Chico's Tacos - Double order - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Been decades since I've been here! Visiting for a few days and had to stop here. Quick ordering service, place is clean and I always loved the fries here. The tacos don't taste the same from what I recall but still good and salsa was very good. I've satisfied my craving for chicos tacos! read more

Chico's Tacos - Tacos Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Due to COVID, face masks are required. NO MASK, NO SERVICE. Also, it's CASH ONLY, with no atm inside. Chico's is an El Paso tradition since 1950. Anyone who lives in El Paso knows it/loves it; tourists and out of towners can have mixed reviews. But the staple items to order are the Rolled Tacos and Grilled Cheese! TIP for eating inside: order the taco's sauce on the side, that way the tacos aren't soggy by the time you receive your food and sit down. read more

I just don't understand the hype!... I'm from California and I've seen this place on one of those food shows. Was recently in El Paso with the family and my brother insisted that I had to try it. He loved it, I didn't. It's world famous so if you're in the area, I would suggest giving it a try for yourself. Maybe it's me I'm giving 3 stars because it wasn't bad, just not for me. Staff is friendly - security takes his job really serious though. read more

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Too expensive for the quality of food. It is hit or miss and mostly miss. Don't like that they only take cash. Why could that be?

I used to love Chico's because it was a good bang for the buck and it was tasty. Then they changed their cheese. Grrr, but ok they get a pass because it was the supplier who wouldn't carry it anymore. The replacement cheese is meh. Now, they've jacked up prices to where a double is almost $7, and that's NOT with extra cheese. Cash only still. The meat has not been prepared like it used to either. Even at crowded times, the meat is hard like it's been sitting awhile. So, in a nutshell prices are spiking and quality is dipping. I'm not even gonna mention lack of customer service lately. Drop your prices Chico's, I need some type of incentive. read more

Tried the tacos because of the local word of mouth reviews. First off- they are mini flautas, not tacos. I mean, I get it. Everyone has their local spin on things and it catches on. Don't get me wrong they're not inedible. But a fried mini flauta floating in decent salsa isn't worthy of any kind of fame. They are somehow expected to be eaten with a cheap plastic fork too. Weird. It doesn't bother me at all, but if you are basing a review on cleanliness- Let's just say I've eaten in Bourbon St places with a layer of funk all over it and they are cleaner than this place. Not as bad as BS TexMex chain tacos but not worthy of any mention. At all. My best guess is that it is the only place open in that part of town and the locals enjoy the hype. read more

Happy and satisfied! The taquitos in caldito, beef stew burrito both were delicious. Workers were very sweet. The place is a little run down but clean. read more

Very disappointed in this place. I wanted to like them, but just couldn't! The rolled up tacos are hard and stale tasting. Don't know what the big hype is, people giving the good reviews obviously don't t know the difference between good taquitos made with fresh tortillas and the really bad ones served at Chicos Tacos. read more

Love this place. Bring cash. What they call tacos are ready tocitoes. Or rolled tacos. Love them, they pour a tomato hot sauce and pile cheese on top. This is a El Paso favorite. If your ever in El Paso you have to try this place. read more

Chico's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Okay. This place should getting way stars, but the service is just terrible. I tried to call for an order that I could pickup Togo for some friends who hadn't had Chico's in years. I have a 10 minute drive. They literally let the phone ring for 10 minutes until I finally had someone pick up as I was walking into the restaurant. When I got my order it came in a nondescript box and I had to request a Chico's Tacos bag which they seemed annoyed about giving me. This place has slowly slipped into irrelevance after being an absolute staple for anyone visiting. I know it's a dump, I know the bathroom are dirty, I know the service is horrible, but when you add high prices into the mix, it starts to become more sad than a destination. I'll come again, but only with people from out of town. I really wish they'd up their game just a little and give people an amazing experience for the high price they're paying for nostalgic, average food. read more

Chico's Tacos - Receipt from 2 doubles, Togo. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas