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    El Paisano

    4.2 (145 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Burger and side fries
    brittini a.

    Thin burgers lil over cooked today and the front lady today didn't seem to have great English, asked no extras on one and she looked at me walked around the corner and pretty sure scraped it off... since I got home looked at it and it had definitely ketchup scraped off... But all in all tasted fine and wasn't super expensive and is quick. Seasoned fries good amount decent portion, taste like a burger..:)

    El Paisano Nachos
    Garret F.

    I worked a long day and wanted some comfort food. Their menu is geared for the college crowd. Quick, easy, and large. I ordered the Paisano nachos and they packed everything in. It was what it was. No frills but a a hefty load of nachos.

    Carne Asada Fries with guacamole, sour cream, banana peppers, corn, lettuce, and cilantro

    This place brings back memories of the first time I've had carne Asada fries I fell in love with my favorite dish again and I got to pick my toppings! The guy behind the counter loaded my plate up! Customer service was great and the restaurant was clean and had a great vibe 10/10 would go back anytime just for this plate and would highly recommend it for everyone to try!

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    Lan L.

    The cashier up front was extremely helpful, kind, and welcoming. The staff here are quick, efficient, and attentive to their craft. This place can get busy since it's right nearby ASU but this is a business that knows its regulars. Their quesabirrias are amazing and consommé is to die for. For anyone on an adventure looking for the next best taco, this place should be on your bucket list.

    Sophie K.

    I love food here so so much! Their price is good, service is good like everyone is super friendly, and they keep this place super clean- I can see from outside how they cook and how clean their cooking area is, and the food is like muah! So good! Usually I'd go for birria tacos only, but this time I got a birria taco and a double chicken burger, and they were so yum. I can't say enough how good their birria taco is, but this chicken burger is something. Patty tastes more like a giant chicken nugget, which I really liked it! Can't wait to go back!

    Birria tacos
    Aryanna K.

    I have been craving Carne Asada fries and we looked everywhere that was open late and ran across this place!! We drove 45 minutes in hope that is would be delicious and it was!! When you walk in you are greeted by the nicest employees ever! The menu is huge and has something everyone would like. My wife got to birria tacos and the meet is very tender and flavorful but a little different texture than traditional birria. I got the carne asada fries and you basically tell them how much of each item that you would want on the fries. The fries were amazing and the meat was flavorful as well. The asada was more of a ground beef texture; which was not what I expected but was still good. All of the toppings were very fresh, the restaurant was very clean and the prices were very affordable! They have a huge menu selection and a ton of seats. It is right off Mill so it is busy which is expected being downtown by a college.

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    Food quality is alright, but I'd be careful, I got food poisoning my second time there.

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    A good place to go to late at night because they're open till late. The prices are good because they give big portions.

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    Fantastic and quick Mexican food open late at night! Always get extra avocados. Yummy.

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    love the environment and the price. They treat all customers with respect! Fast and efficienct

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    Great service and food service and great prices and people working. great experience overall

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    Wonderful food and even more wonderful people. It has become a must have for me whenever I am in the area.

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    The best place to visit in all of Tempe. yall should definitely get the chicken tenders here. IT IS AMAZING. #ferda

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    This place is amazing. Im addicted to their breakfast burrito. I order via DoorDash and man I have never been disappointed.

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    Greetings! Just wanted to ask the same question a couple other people have asked as well. Is the meat served here, halal? Please let us know when you get a chance.

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    Is all the meet hand slaughtered Zabihah halal?

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    The Chuck Box is an extremely well known and popular Gem located at the heart of the ASU Tempe…read moreCampus. It has been around for DECADES and there is no question as to why it is still there. When visiting the Chuck Box know that it is cash only (ATM on-site), and super popular. There WILL be a line. The line does move extremely fast, due to the fact that the line cooks are definitely not waiting until you get to the counter to take your order. They will call out to anyone in line (regardless of where in line you are) and take your order, yelling it out if needed. It is such a unique and fun experience. The burgers are not overpriced and are phenomenal! It is self serve toppings, after you pay for your order you can go to the topping bar and add as much to your burger as your heart desires. They additionally have other food on the menu such as veggie burger, chicken sandwhiches, chicken tenders, onion rings, fries, fried zuchinni, fried mushrooms, and more. I have had both the fried zuchinni and mushrooms and I would definitely recommend both options! Since it really popular, be aware that there is limited seating and it is crowded. It is additionally extremely warm (especially during the summer) inside the building due to the grill. If you have not already checked out the Chuck Box, I would definitelly recommend that you check it out as soon as possible!!!

    After reading the glowing reviews, I had high expectations. Unfortunately they weren't met. This…read moreplace is ok, maybe even good, but not what I consider excellent or the best burgers in Arizona. For cash only, the prices seem a little high to me also. To start, my burger tasted pretty good. The cheese was good. Bun was a little dry and stale. The lettuce was yellow and chopped and looked several days old and slightly rotten. Two of my tomatoes had active mold growing on them. It was too dark inside to see it but we ate in the car and saw the moldy spot then. The fries are good but way too salty. We really liked the fried mushrooms. But we made our own dipping sauce which was better than the ranch they give you: mix 2/3 mustard and 1/3 Mayo. Tangy and delicious. We get these at "The Windmill" when we go to the jersey shore and the sauce that comes with the fried mushrooms is a horseradish sauce which is amazing (hint hint, Chuck Box). I would eat here again but bring a flashlight to inspect the produce and lower my expectations. It was good, not great. It smelled kind of off in here also. The AC and vents probably need to be cleaned.

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    Double large Monterey jack cheese burger
    Double large Monterey jack cheese burger
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    Family-owned & operated
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    So a bunch of Dog Hauses have partnered up with another business called Bad Ass Breakfast Burritos…read morewhich are included in their menu of hot dogs and beers. I decied to try out their borracho burrito which has 3 eggs, bacon, chili, cheese, and tater tots in it. I couldn't really taste the tater tots at all. The chili was a bit too salty for my liking. However, it's a big enough burrito to make you feeling satisfied. Something I really liked was their selection of drinks. They have a specialty section of Tractor beverages which I haven't seen in other places: these drinks were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the strawberry dragonfruit. My meal cost me $11.59 after discounts; this is because you can buy discounted InKind gift cards at Costco. If you don't have a Costco membership, then the InKind app gives you a 20% off discount here. I was one of 5 customers here and got attentive service due to it.

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    The Hudson Eatery & Bar

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    4.6
    (259 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    If you blink, you might drive right past this little bar and grill, as it's set back offv the road…read moresnuggled up next to a bigger building. There is plenty of bar space if you're popping in for a drink.. of course, the actual bar that runs along the shelves of liquor, and there is also a bar on the other side of a roll-up door, perfect for people who come with dogs. There's also a bar space that runs along the window that separates the small dining room and the patio. There are a few tables inside as well as some bigger tables on the patio. The patio is nice with lots of shrubs right outside the rail. The murals on the wall are pretty darn cool - - they're like enlarged historic photos of the area. I love them! And I'm not sure who's giant face is hanging on the ceiling but it's short a spark conversation. The menu here has a little something for everyone. There's the regular loaded fries and wings, salads, and a nice election burgers. We ordered the Philly Salad and the Very Summer Salad with a side order of fries. They make their own ranch, and it is good. I will say they don't seem to skim on salad ingredients either - - the Philly salad was covered with shaved beef, and my berry salad had a lot of chicken and tons of blue cheese. The fries were delicious - - slightly seasoned and crispy. This place is clearly dog friendly. In fact the day we went there was a sweet Pitbull named Daisy who literally hopped up on a bar stool and sat there like a little angel the entire time. The bar had a dog full of water that they sat down on the counter next to her owner's beer. They also have dog biscuits to give. It made my day to see that sweet little dog hanging at the bar having a treat. This really is kind of a spot that feels like it's probably the hangout spot of many people. Great bar food and a good selection of beers. What's not to love?

    Hubby & I had dinner here last Friday. The restaurant was not what we expected…read more It is much smaller than we thought. They have the roll up windows /doors open. They did have misters for some of the outdoor seating. We were able to find a table inside. You go up to the bar to place drink & food orders. The staff were friendly & helpful. The music was loud. Hubby got a beer & I got Tito's & cranberry juice. Hubby got the wings & onion rings. I got the Create Your Own Burger without tomato. The drinks were good. Hubby loved the wings. The onion rings were good. The burger was excellent! I don't know what they do different, but it was really good. The fries were good too. I'm not sure that we will be back since it's a bit of a haul for us.

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