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    El Paisa Grill

    3.3 (161 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Beef taco
    Olya V D.

    Pretty solid spot for all-you-can-eat tacos They run a lunch special from 11am-2pm for $16.99, and it's honestly a great deal. The space is roomy and comfortable, the staff is friendly and attentive, and everything tasted fresh. The meats were well prepared, and there's a nice variety of salsas to mix things up. Not 5 cause it's just an average street taco for lunch cost me over $50 ... I will pick a different place for lunch from now on...

    Fiesta Taco Plate
    Kevin M.

    Food was delicious, and the portions were huge. The spice level was varied and suitable for everyone's spice levels from mild to HOT Service was OK, I've seen alot of complaints in the reviews about the service, I didn't think it was as bad as others have said. I didn't have to wait on refills, and the table/check was brought in a timely manner.

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    Larry B.

    First visit to this restaurant and it didn't start well. Our server was very abrupt when he arrived asking what do you want to drink. We hadn't even looked at the menu let alone the drink menu. He just stood there waiting we both ordered margarita he then brought water followed by the drinks. I ordered the enchiladas and my wife the seafood enchiladas. They came with rice and beans. The enchiladas were very small one beef, one cheese, and one chicken with three different sauces they weren't great very small. My wife said her seafood crab was not real crab but that wasn't clear on the menu. You do get a large tray of chips and salsa which is good. All in all a very average but dismal dinner. We felt very rushed even though the place was mostly empty. Will we go back. Not sure at this point. We were so rushed I didn't even get a chance to get copies of the menu which is large just like the restaurant. Casual

    Hamburger
    Chad H.

    I really liked this place. We stopped in after a cheer competition. We were all starving, this place was just what we needed. All the food was really good, the hamburger was as big as my daughter's face. I don't know if it was really bigger than any other burger but it seemed big when she picked it up. Kids chicken was good, there was live entertainment with a "country" singer. It was all very entertaining and good food. They chips and salsa were awesome. If we lived closer this place would definitely be a regular for us. They had some kind of lunch taco bar, I don't remember the details of when they do it but I bet that's good and the price was a good deal (I don't remember how much they said it was but it was a good deal for what it offers). Next time we're in the Ogden area I'd like to go back.

    Molcajete Ranchero
    Magen L.

    Love this place for their molcajetes! My favorite is the Molcajete Supreme and the ranchero one (pictured) is also very good! I try to follow an animal based diet and this is a nice change from burger patties. My husband loves their chips and salsa and shrimp cocktail. The booths and atmosphere are comfortable and the service is always pretty good.

    Cathy S.

    Read the reviews and decided to give El Paisa a try. We were not disappointed. Service was friendly, welcoming. Complimentary chips and salsa. We started with queso fondido, was served hot with side of roasted onions and jalapeño. This was a melty cheesy ooey gooey deliousness!! Must try. We had the chicken burrito supreme covered with green sauce. This burrito is Huge! Full of juicy, tender chicken with guacamole and tomato. Taco birra parrilla was soooo tender and the delicious au jus.. Perfect! Taco platter with asada, carnitas, pastor all meats were tender and melt in your mouth. The servings on all meals are huge, served hot. Diana was our server- she was so friendly. We will back back to try their taco bar!!

    Mini all you can eat tacos
    Jay M.

    Great buffet! I love the Mexican vibes in this place and the cantina. I went in during their lunch buffet (M-F 11a-2pm). Unlimited tacos w beans and rice. I came by myself, but I saw others come in alone for the buffet as well! The tacos were mini sized, and I appreciate that! It gives me room to try all of them. I personally did not like chicken Chipotle. I mean, maybe others are into it. Try it and let me know your thoughts! Hahaha! The service was great! As soon as I arrived I headed straight to the tacos, when I came back my drink and salsa w chips was already at my table. When you go to the taco bar, you are greeted by two people. They ask how many tacos, they warm up your Tortillas and then you have a variety of taco meats to choose from, which they kindly dish up for you, then they offer you a plate of beans and rice. I only took them up on it once bc I wanted to make room for tacos. It was delicious, and I would recommend it to everyone! I had 10 tacos, I would've prob ate 2 more or another serving of beans and rice, but I had an upcoming appt and had to rush out. Thoroughly enjoyed this place!

    Burrito Chimmi
    Big D M.

    The biggest Chimmi I've ever seen. This is the first time here and a salad to boot! Sweet.

    Molcajete Supreme, rice and beans, shrimp empanadas

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    Our Server Pamela was excellent! Our food came fast and was delicious! They have a very fun environment here!

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    Pretty good Mexican for Utah. Great drink selections, tacos were pretty good, apps so so.

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    28 days ago

    I've rated this place several times. Always 5 stars and always a favorite. We love taking friends from out of town here.

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    One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. Always great service and amazing food.

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    No. Just no. Cannot comment on the food - as after 2+ hours, we never ate. Service was abysmal. Don't waste your time.

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