El Cometa

Food was very good the place is small but everything is fresh I'll go back. I had the flautas my…read morehusband had a burrito it was stuffed with meat beans and rice he said it was very filling he almost Couldn't finish it he said it was delicious beans and rice are the best I've tasted.

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.

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Fellow Yelpers did not steer us wrong. This place is absolutely delicious. We had an amazing,…read moreattentive server, Tony. We ordered tortilla soup, steak tacos, and the Mexican combination, all delicious. If we lived here, this would definitely be a regular stop for us! Highly recommend. 10/5/26

Everyone you ask says this place is the one place you HAVE to try in El Paso. My relatively little…read moreexperience in this city can't speak to that, but I can assure you this place is worth going to. The salsas offered as a complimentary appetizer are excellent, with varying spice levels and flavors. The waitresses are both extremely friendly and hasty, a delightful combination. My colleague and I both ordered the combo plate, which seemingly was a sampling of every popular dish on offer at the restaurant, all of which were excellent. I was disappointed I didn't get to the experience what appeared to be an extremely active bar scene here, though I will absolutely be back to rectify that. Highly recommend this spot.

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The green enchiladas with beef was so filling and good, we got our order quickly and was so…read morerefreshing living in austin to come home and have some real Mexican.

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.

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Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

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In town on business and local rep took me here for lunch! Gordita special was just short of…read moreamazing! Great flavor and sooo much food for $9! You cannot beat that! Queso was delicious and full tortillas as opposed to chips are presented for dipping, nice touch!! I think I'll go back again tomorrow!

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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Don't pass this place up. The food is delicious. So much salsa to choose from and great drinks…read more The service was excellent. When I return to El Paso I will definitely come back here to eat.

Everything was just average. We stopped in El Paso for the…read morenight while traveling. The restaurant was close to the hotel we stayed so we devout try it. Food was ok but nothing really good. The service was decent. The waitress took our orders fast but did not come to offer to refill our drinks. If we travel through El Paso again I will look for another place.

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Neat and clean and decorated nicely.

El Toro Bronco

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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.

Decided to try this little hole and the wall and man oh man does this place pack a punch in terms…read moreof flavor! The flavor of everything was really really good. From the meats to the sauces. Amazing! Only thing I didn't like is how dang small my tacos were. Other than that, great spot!

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Carlos & Mickey's

3.6(80 reviews)

3.1 mi

The manager is a great gentleman and was so very helpful!…read more The food is quite good and the prickly pear margaritas are delish!

$25 for a very small steak and shrimp fajitas with awefull looking canned beans, flautas were…read moretasteless my wife did not eat the rest after tolerating eating only one. Too expensive for small portions and horrible food! And margaritas ....$17 dlls ? Wow!!! I'll never go back to the one on mcgruger

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Taconeta

4.4(445 reviews)

7.5 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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Andale Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

3.8(347 reviews)

0.1 mi

Shrimp cocktail is my go to or camarones fiesta! I always have a great experience here.read more

Had a great time at Andale. They were able to acomodate for the wheelchair and all 8 of us. We had…read morereally good service, good food, and a great singer. I had chicken poblano and a margarita. The lady on stage was super versatile and had a great voice. Made our night memorable.

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Ana D.

9 years ago

The food was great and our server was amazing too! The only reason why I did not give full five stars is because of what I assume was the manager on duty. My entire visit here, he was mingling around the cashier counter with other two female employees, just laughing and what appeared to be that they were critiquing the restaurant clientele. Obviously very unprofessional. This bothered me and my guest. This restaurant I want to say is busy because of the name and where it comes from. If it wasn't for that, in my opinion it would be dead and management would then have to really work hard for there job. read more

Linda B.

2 years ago

This place is always always packed and I've seen lines out the door. I will say that in the past couple of years, the flautas have gotten much smaller.! Still great flautas ! If you want true authentic Mexican food, this has to be your destination. I recommend this place. A must-visit for Mexican food lovers. read more

Samantha R.

12 years ago

I tried Cometa for the first time a couple weeks ago...I was impressed! The restaurant isn't fancy but it's cleaner than Chico's. I ordered the flautas and they were out in less than 10 minutes. They were delicious! I order them every time I go now. The staff's very friendly and quick. read more

Juan G.

9 years ago

Love this place there food always has good taste to it the environment is always joyful service is amazing there salasa bar has great options and this place coming over from Juarez they just keep up the great work and this place is alway busy and just great and yummy food read more

London V.

2 years ago

Absolutely loved my experience! The flavors at this place are unmatched - every bite took me straight to Mexico! The vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff added to the charm. You MUST try their tacos and salsa; they're heavenly! A true gem that deserves all the praise! read more

Rafael Q.

9 years ago

Best flautas ever !! I am glad they opened here in El Paso I dislike going to Juarez ..... I also just saw that they are opening one in east El Paso ! On Zaragoza one thing I advice change the waiter service now you have to pay first then eat after read more

Yerian L.

351

10 years ago

Bomb tacos for a value so good you wont break bank. This is one of those places qhere if I have a friend visiting its a must. The el pastor is probably one of the best ive had so far in El Paso. Ans its like 7.50! What a steal. 10/10 read more

Juan R.

9 years ago

Can't get enough of them flautas . Enjoy a good plate of flautas at this place . Always packed though wish they had a better seating system . Other than that can't complain I'll wait to be seated . Surprised how full it always is . read more

Glenn D.

6 years ago

First time ever. I had al pastor. Holy cow! I'm from Arkansas, we don't have Mexican food like that. Hands down if I could, I would load that restruant on a truck and take it back with me if I could. read more

Anthony R.

6 years ago

Love love love!! Why anyone would give less than 5 stars is because they must be expecting something else. This place has great flautas, great price, and it's easy come in and get your food. Love it! read more

Brooke M.

12 years ago

Cometa has the best flautas I've ever had! The restaurant itself might not look like much, but I was very impressed. Very good prices, fast, friendly service, and outstanding food! read more

Issac J.

10 years ago

Probably my favorite place for Flautas I understand El Paso's infatuation with chicos tacos but you want authentic Mexican Flautas this is the place. read more

Tin N.

10 years ago

I like Mexican foods. Good solid service and I love their tacos. Chicken tacos are so good. I want to come back to eat these! Reasonably priced. read more

Nelly R.

8 years ago

En este lugar hacen unos tacos al pastor deliciosos y las flautas las mejores que he probado. Atención Excelente.

Robert P.

3 years ago

Business is located in 24 hour. Search should not be seen there,because of the reason it does not open till 4 AM.

Edgar A.

10 years ago

The tacos al pastor in this place taste like no other. They are simply the best i have tasted to this day.

Jinny R.

6 years ago

The best faltas ever. Even writing about it my mouth got watery. There tacos are also very good.

Jazmin O.

9 years ago

Riquísima comida mexicana!! 100% recomendado. Estos si son tacos.

Cynthia C.

3 years ago

everything is good, the best flautas in town

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