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

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

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

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

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

I just moved here two weeks ago and everyone keeps telling me to go to chicos. So I've bee twice and this time I decided to go in for a second try. This place is kitschy and obviously unique in its old skool feel. It's an obvious institution in El Paso, but i just don't understand the big deal. Twice I got the double order of tacos and this time I got small fries. Ambiance wise I give it a 4 out of 5. It's obviously an old place and they are trying to keep it the way it was. That's where my stars end. Twice I have gotten the tacos where they were cold, the soup is watery and with little flavor. And whats up with the cold cheese . Honestly I thought seeing that salsa or what ever it is that they tacos are in look to have flavor. But looking and tasting are two different things. Also, I got small fries. They were more like kids small. And they were cold also. Maybe I need to come earlier in the day. Maybe it will be better. This is twice. Not sure if there will be a third time. At least I can say that I've been here. ‍ read more

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An El Paso tradition! This is the place for those who grow up and move away come to the minute they come back to El Paso. The tacos are not your Taco Bell tcos. These aren't some folded crunchy boxed shells. These are rolled up tight and deep fried to a crunch. Then they are smothered in a red enchilada like sauce and topped with a handful of shredded cheese. Get the order of 6. That may not even be enough. Pick them up with your fingers. Drop a dollop of green sauce on the end and bite it off! As the wife says, "they are sooooo bad, they are delicious ". We all have a place that we love just because of that! Chico's Tacos is one of those for us. Don't forget to drink the sauce when the tacos are gone like a regular. Some folks get the crinkly fries with theirs. Nope. We are taco purists. Order at the counter, pick up your tray. Note: they only take cash read more

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I don't eat here often but it still tastes the same. I hear about how they changed the cheese and the bowls they are served in and maybe the meat... In my opinion it's all in everyones head. It's still good and great for a sobering meal. 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

Spending the weekend here in El Paso decided to try it out since we keep hearing about it. hospitality was great...we ordered 2 doubles... the food not to bad read more

Chico's Tacos - a mexican restaurant sign - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Best ever...1st thing I always have as soon as I come home from my other home in L.A. I do miss the old boats where they served the tacos. read more

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

An El Paso tradition... people love to hate this place but it's still one of my favorites... read more

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

Chicos tacos has been around for a long time. All of the restaurants used to be good however since the new stores opened and the old ones were closed, they just don't taste the same as they used to. Probably the best one in town is the one on Alameda and the second is Dyer street. The rolled tacos and the hot dog are the best in town for the price. read more

I havent been home in along time dont taste the same as I was a kid but still a must get when i come here.

Love love love Chicos! You cannot come in and expect a fancy service. You also need cash. But the tacos are unique and a staple every time we come to El Paso!! read more

Let me preface this by saying that I am the furthest thing from a local. Raised in Montana far from the best tacquerias money can buy, I decided to give Chico's a try. I bought a double and single order and it set me back $8. I went to town on the double and actually really enjoyed it. I mixed the green jalapeño salsa with the red salsa already in the boat. I'd recommend going that route if you want more flavor. Knocked off a star because there is zero parking around the restaurant. Well played, El Paso. read more

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

Went there after I moved back to El Paso. Used to come here when in high school. This used to be a hidden gem, not anymore. Their jumbo hot dogs have shrunk in size. Their tacos are now a shadow of what they used to be. Their sauce sucks now and they put so little...oh, and over $4 for an oder of 3. Unreal, will never return. read more

The persons working for there right now at Sunday September 15 at 6:06 PM is a male and he did not wanted to cancel one fries order. He said he couldn't cancel the transaction because I didn't have enough cash on hand and said he couldn't. I had to leave since he didn't want to serve me. This please is so getto from top to bottom. read more

Chicos tacos more like chicos cacas. This is the worst Mexican food I have had in El Paso I am a white man and I think I could make better food. The name of the place is chicos TACOS but they serve you Flautas cacas no flavor like eating dirt in a shell. read more

The highest rating I have given to a Chico's! And it may be debatable if it deserves even that much. If you're not a local, I don't care what people say...YOU DO NOT NEED TO TRY CHICOS. Unless you're used to cheap quality food, you will absolutely hate this place. And if you are suckered into checking out Chico's just know what you're getting into...drunken flautas. It's more fun making these at home because you can use quality ingredients and really bring out some flavors. That being said, I personally have a love-hate relationship with Chico's. It's like that one creepy guy you went to school with that wore a cape and talked about himself in third person, that you didn't want anyone to find out was actually your brother (I don't really have a brother...or do I?). I beg visitors not to go to Chico's or at least wait until after they've experienced the real local cuisine like Tabla, Tom's Folk Cafe, Crave, and G2 (I'm listing these in hopes you will go to any of these places instead of Chico's). Chico's unfortunately gives EP a bad name because you either love it or hate it, there's no in between. Being a local, I get it and in fact a tiny [drunk] part of me loves it. I drown my rolled tacos in the green salsa, order extra government cheese, and sop up the tomato-y juices with my crinkle cut fries (after I dip them in a mixture of the green salsa and ketchup). Yup, I eat here and I love it, but I know that this isn't good eats. The first time I had Chico's I was maybe 10 and then returning to EP in my high school years just helped it grow on me more. I have no real data on this, but Chico's may be an acquired taste. This particular Chico's is one of the older ones and it really shows. There's video games circa the 90's, a juke box that drunk patrons will occasionally play Shakira on nonstop, and the always present security guards that makes me feel like I'm in an 80's movie where at any moment a fight may break out (thankfully I've never seen a fight here). Service is ehhh. But the busboys are pretty dang quick since this Chico's is always packed. I guess my two biggest tips if you do decide to venture here are this: 1. If the tacos aren't your thing (and that's a huge possibility) just order some fries and squirt some ketchup in the green chile for dipping...that'll hold you over for a bit. 2. If you love them (which instantly makes you a local if you do) and decide you want a double...don't do it! Get two singles instead! More cheese, more tomato sauce, more everything. read more

Chico's Tacos - Just in case you don't already know. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Charming El Paso diner serving burgers and Tex-Mex. The rolled beef tacos were highly recommended to me. Rather than tacos, they're more like enchiladas. They were as tasty as ground beef in crunchy takis could be, and I was really not a fan of the synthetic "cheese" that was generously piled on top. Perhaps it's an acquired taste? Did I order the wrong thing? Not sure when I'll be back... read more

Came here because it was always busy and to this day I don't know why. It must be some type of a locals thing, is my only guess. I didn't enjoy or like anything I had here except the drink (Diet Coke)). Hey what works for some people doesn't for others. read more

Aron Sanchez, he a liar. Just hyping up his hometown mah and pah, which is understandable but they be NOT bomb dot com. They be good Green salsa is legit. Fries are gangster and that hot dog on a hamburger bun be the truff - as the cool TX kids say. read more

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

Ok, I'm not a big fan of this place it's more of an El Paso thing but my friend just loved the rolled tacos. Even though I made homemade ones, he's still loved the flavor of the ones here. The place could use updating but I enjoyed the fries. read more

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

These were the worst tasting tacos I've had from them. Aside from the time, I went to their Alameda location, and they served us frozen ones. No taste! The salsa was super cold. It seemed as though they were someone else's. YUCK! Should've known when one of them came back with Whataburger for her break. For the life of me, I don't understand why they don't get an intercom system. They make enough money to install one. Not everyone has a loud voice to call out the orders. read more

I finally made it here!! I saw Aaron Sanchez on the Food Network raving about it. I've longed for REAL rolled tacos since leaving San Diego in the 1990s. I'm so disappointed, the tacos are tasteless and where is the seasoning on the beef. In addition, the red sauce is nothing more than watered down chili (and not red). Great little presentation but DISAPPOINTING meal. read more

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

I had been excited for so many years about coming here. As a Mexican, I love to travel and try different types of Mexican food. Not all is the same just to clarify, but hey have a certain similarity which they all share. Ok let me me start off with he sauce it's really good, I for one enjoyed the Ranchero sauce you guys have. In my opinion a little watery but good. Now the cheese I think is fine as well. The tortilla tasted a little old or the oil needed to be changed. Now one thing I did not like is that the tacos had ground beef on them. I think the you should use shredded beef instead of ground beef. Te use of ground beef gives it a bland taste. I felt like I got cheated. I would honestly pay the extra dollar or so if you switched to shredded beef. Overall I don't think I would come here again but I did appreciate the experience. Prices are good but I would pay extra for shredded beef tacos. read more

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

It's Chicos. It's a must go. Ghetto. Dirty. Delicious. Flautas Mayne... If you go for anything else, slap ya self. It's simple: you love it, or hate it. There's no middle ground here. But if you're leaning heavy from an all nighter and got a $5 in your pocket... Don't knock it. Chicos is the cure for your drunken stomach. Das it Mayne read more

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

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Food is not like the old days. Trying to save money by using low end ingredients ends up with low revenues and reviews

Chico's has gone up to 6 bucks for the same 1 dollar tacos you can only really enjoy when drunk. The service has always been bad but now it's slow as heck! I thought twice about saying anything cause of the rough looking staff. I know it's chicos and you can't expect much but come on how hard is it to get them out. They are dry tacos in tomato water and processed cheese. I waited in line for 25mins just to order two taco orders and it still took another 20 to get them. read more

Best tacos ever came all the wha from The Bay Area to try these!!' My family members brought me and I just couldn't get enough I just used to take some back home read more

Chico's Tacos - Best thing ever!! Came all the way from the Bay Area to try these Chico's tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The cashier from the beginning was rude!! Was our very first time going and I would NEVER go again. We ordered the tacos and first of all they were cold and hard. It had no flavor whatsoever. read more

This is another iconic El Paso establishment, the home of rolled tacos in a soupy sauce with lots of cheese smothered on top. You can order 3, 6, or more rolled tacos according to your appetite. Absolutely cash only. For your convenience, there's an ATM in the restaurant. It is very crowded during evening hours with local patrons. Parking and seating may be a challenge at times though the crowd seems to move in and out pretty quickly (perhaps many orders are to-go ones). Your curiosity for the local fame will be fulfilled. You can check it out at least once. I just didn't think it was that great myself. I noticed many customers order french fries with tacos. Watch out--green salsa is very hot!! read more

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

Wanted to see what the hype was about. I'm not from EP but stopped by on our road trip. They only accept cash heads up! Food was mediocre but you can tell the locals love it. Wasn't terrible but didn't loved it. Place is small and gets busy but food comes out quickly. read more

Sharing a review. Please read before you eat here! Melissa does not post reviews so I am posting this with her permission to use her name, photos and these are her words: "I have always loved chicos tacos but after this I will never ever go again!! F#@king disgusting!! Yes people that is mold in my cheese and I took a bite out of it. I'm so grossed out I wanna throw up! They offered to replace my meal and HELL TO THE NO!! Why would that even be an option??!!Manager then has the audacity to say oh it's because we have alot of cheese!! Wtf why is that evenan excuse SMFH. I told them this will go on social media and im calling the health department yuck!!! I usually dont do this but hell no im boycotting Chicos Tacos!! Tbis was the one on Dyer" Melissa Martinez read more

As kids we would go to the stand on Alameda almost every Sunday. Being an El Paso native and now living in LA, I returned to a stand on Zaragoza and was shocked how bad the food was. The tacos were BLAND, no flavor Whatsoever and swimming in watery tomato sauce. Cheese tasted old and hard. I went to complain to the mgr. and was told to my face "if I didn't like the food to get out and go someplace else" actually I can't finish this post as to how bad that experience was...I'm done!! read more