You want some reliably delicious food? Here's where you get it. Friendly and fast service. Free bean dip with chips. Tasty happy hour margs. Gigantic entree portions (legit. Split one). FRESH. MADE. TORTILLAS! One of my favorite local chile rellenos. Always leave here smiling. 10/10 will return. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Margs and chips - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

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El Paraiso in Everett consistently hits the spot. Whenever we're in the area we make it a point to stop in. We always get seated quickly, the servers are friendly, and the food hits the spot. I always order my usual cheese enchiladas and their sauce combined with the cheese is consistently balanced - just the right amount of food. I appreciate this El Parasio for their consistency and taste, and that will always deserve 5 stars in my book. If you're hungry and looking for Mexican in the area, definitely stop in here, you won't regret it! read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Cheese enchiladas - delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

Our large work team ordered lunch from here today. Food was good, quick and we each got our own salsa cup which was cool. Beef enchilada and Tamar was very good. First time eating here and loved the lunch and packaging. read more

Once again great service, great HH food with 4 mini carnitas tacos, buffalo chicken tenders, margarita, and delicious sangria. This time I found the cantina and the vibe is popping. Best in class Mexican restaurant in Washington. read more

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As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with fresh, hand-rolled tortillas that were absolutely delicious. Since it was happy hour, I went for some drinks and tacos--the specials and options were surprisingly affordable. I chose the carne asada tacos, which I'd highly recommend to any taco lover; they're easily among the top five I've ever tried. A word of advice: skip the ground beef tacos at any authentic Mexican spot. All in all, it was a fantastic experience with quick, friendly service. El Paraiso has become my go-to restaurant in downtown Everett. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Carne asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

First time at El Paradiso and had a great meal! My server Susana was super nice and made a great recommandation, the spicy seafood dish Mariscos Diablo. Everyone here is friendly and it's a fun atmosphere. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Mariscos a la Diabla - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

Great atmosphere, food was a little bland in my opinion though. The fresh tortilla they were handing out at the front while you wait was the best part! read more

This location always has great staff that are super nice and fun, the food is so good with amazing carne asada and it's always packed. I love getting a fresh tortilla while I wait for my table. Definitely my favorite American mexican restaurant in town. read more

Very basic. Nothing really stands out, whether it be the service, food or atmosphere. They charge like an upscale restaurant but quantity does not equal quality, nor does it justify the pricing. read more

The food was not what I was expecting. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Definitely not worth the price. I probably should have ordered something else. The place was crowded so I assumed the food must have been really good. The food came out fast and the waitress gave amazing service. I am sure everyone request her section. I would go back to try something else read more

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After a day of shopping in Marysville, we decided to stop by, and I'm so glad we did! The service was fantastic, and the food was even better. I ordered the fried tacos, while my husband opted for a different dish (both were delicious). The atmosphere is inviting, with charming decor that adds to the experience. Manuela took care of us, and she was absolutely wonderful--attentive and kind. We started with complimentary chips and salsa, but be warned: the food here is so good that you'll want to save room! The tacos came with rice and beans, and everything was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The menu offers great variety, and the prices are reasonable. Two of us ate for $50 (without drinks), which felt like a great value considering the quality. Note: pico de gallo is extra, but it's worth it! If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. You won't be disappointed! read more

They got our food out so quickly, it was as if they new what we were going to order before we even did. Ordered basic tacos, they were good - not life changing. Husband had a burrito which he absolutely loved. Will return. read more

We arrived at El Paraiso late on a Friday night about 8:30pm. With the several not-yet-cleared table in sight, they must have had a busy night. Good for them. They cleared a table for us, and we were promptly seated afterwards. The place visually looks like most Mexican restaurants do - festive! Our service was cordial. The Food: El Paraiso Steak, $22.95 - 3 Stars Menu: Sliced skirt steak with green and red peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and jalapeno peppers sauteed in our special sauce, with guacamole, tortillas, rice, beans This sounded like it should be good. Visually, it looks about the same as most other Mexican dishes. The beef was a bit chewy. The flavor is "normal", meaning kind of taste like the typical tomato-y, garlic, veggies stir-fry. We can't taste what might be the special sauce. Anyway, not bad, not special, either. Mariscos a la Diabla $22.95 - 3 Stars Menu: Choice of shrimp, scallops, or fish sauteed in our specialty spicy sauce served with onions and mushrooms. Garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and our house dressing Diabla is my standard order at all Mexican restaurants. Theirs has a murky tomato look instead of a vibrant tomato red. The flavor lacked spiciness and a certain sharpness that would clear my sinuses. The waiter looked at me and said he can't eat that; it's too spicy. I said it's not spicy at all! I should have asked for hot sauce at that point. Having the option for scallops or fish is a nice differentiation. This dish is normally with shrimps only. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Mariscos a la Diabla $22.95 - 3 Stars - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

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Obviously a family owned business. Had a group of 7...and our first time to Everett. Everyone there was super friendly, and funny. Food was excellent. Chips were served with beans and salsa. Delicious! Split a 3 item combo with one of the kids in our group: chicken enchilada, a chicken tostada and a tamale. Others in the group had a chicken quesadilla, verde enchiladas, carne asada tacos, a chimichanga and a burrito. Everything was sooo good! Will Definitely be back to eat there on our next visit read more

I had the carne asada burrito with a margarita rita. Both were very flavorful. For the burrito, I tasted all of the ingredients and not just the sauce. I appreciate that the burrito didn't have the standard refried beans, but had whole beans. I'd eat here again. read more

Just what need for lunch quick service and hot fresh tasting food! The portions were just enough plus wish I could have had a margarita but jury duty today. Definitely worth a try on another day. read more

Super busy tonight but still a good experience. Food was out quickly and everything was tasty. Hubby ordered a massive burrito which he enjoyed and I got the enchiladas mole (also good). The kids chicken strips and fries were a bit sad but this is also a Mexican restaurant and I don't don't them for that. Drinks were strong and delicious. It's fairly loud but actually quite cozy. Tables are packed in here but there's plenty of space still. Plenty of parking on both sides of the building. We'll be back for sure. read more

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I usually order the ceviche (shrimp and fish), steak fajitas, or carne asada and have always had a good experience. I especially love the fresh, homemade tortillas in the evenings. The service is always great and love the music in the cantina. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Fried ice cream for dessert. - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

Excellent food, kind service and fun place to hang out with friends! A great stable in Everett.. Thank you ! read more

The staff was friendly, the ambiance was fun, energetic and the food was great! You get the complimentary bean dip, salsa and chips. I ended up getting the carne asada plate after the wonderful waitress suggested that plate over so special trio plate I was going to get, but asked her for her suggestion. Tortillas hechas a mano!!! Handmade tortillas for the gringos, they are awesome with the meal. It's a gem in Everett! read more

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FENOMENAL. First time I came in it was an absolute experience. Before I even entered I could see from outside the window that there was a lady making FRESH tortillas. I was greeted with one of these fresh tortillas wrapped in some sauce (I have no idea what it was but it was fabulous). The decor is absolutely beautiful. No boring modern minimalist decoration. Colorful, beautiful, fun and just a pleasant experience to dine in. Food was delicious (I had carne asada) and at a great price too. Been there a couple more times but never as awesome as that first visit. 1000% recommend. I hope everyone who visits for the first time has the same experience as I did that day. read more

El Paraiso serves up some solid Mexican. We were in the area and popped in for dinner. Surprise surprise, there's a lady making fresh tortillas as soon as you walk in the door! She expertly rolled them up with some butter and salsa and we happily munched on them as we were seated. My son gobbled up the complimentary chips with salsa and bean dip and my husband and I both ordered the carne asada y mas. I did a beef enchilada with mine, while my husband went with chorizo. The plates were hot, the food was delicious and the beer was cheap. What more could you ask for?! read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Carne Asada y Mas - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

A local Mexican hole-in-the-wall place in Everett. It was fairly crowded at 2 pm on a Saturday. The ambience was very casual and ok-ish.So is the food. My jalapeño Margarita is a run down version with more jalapeños and barely any tequila. The food was ok-ish.My veggie chilerellano is only stuffed with cheese and no vegetables. The service though is prompt. read more

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Visiting the area to hiking the Northern Cascades when I came across El Paraiso's. This place serves some seriously delicious authentic Mexican food. I knew it was going to be good when I was handed a freshly rolled tortilla upon walking in. Fresh chips and salsa are also complementary when ordering a dish. I ordered the shrimp burrito. This thing was packed. So many sauces and sides. One of the best burritos I've had in a while. Exactly what I was looking for. I'd highly recommend checking this place out. Overall I would return upon visiting! read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Shrimp Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

Atmosphere, Service and great food. One of the best carne asada I've enjoyed. Oh, and I'm all in when I see a someone's mama making homemade tortillas, which were perfection. Perfect spot before going to the Historic Everett Theatre venue. read more

My wife and I were visiting some friends in Everett and were crazing Mexican food. Full honesty, coming from Arizona, I was not expecting to find good Mexican food in the Pacific Northwest. To my surprise the fajita sampler was delicious! Everything tasted so buttery, the portions were massive, including the rice and bean sides. The waitress was very nice and attentive. And the ambiance was quite colorful and cozy. Definitely recommend if you're in town. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Fajita Sampler side - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

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Food and service are amazing! We have been coming here for years. Quality is consistently fantastic!

Went on Friday night. Place was packed to the gills with people waiting to get seated. We were a party of two. Got handed one of the buzzers to alert you to be seated. It went off about 30 seconds after she handed it to me. We barely got our butts in the booth and chips and salsa were on the table. 2 minutes later they came buy to grab our drink order. We were ready so they got food order as well. 1 minute later, two beers on the table. 3 minutes later piping hot food in front of us. Delicious! Slid finished plate to tables edge. It was there about 20 seconds. Never felt rushed. They asked if we wanted some shots. We laughed and declined. Bill was there a minute later. I don't know if I've ever gone into any restuarant that was that busy and received that kind of service. For sure never anything close since the pandemic. Can't recommend this place highly enough if you are looking for great Mexican in downtown Everett. Oh, and the price was very reasonable which was the cherry on top. read more

There are things that I like here. Their bug juice margaritas are not one of them ... terrible. Lots of very sweet green juice, very shy on tequila. When I mentioned to the older waitress She told me $19. for a double. Not spending over $50 for Mexican food. before tip. It is also noisy. Upside; they offer you a freshly made tortilla when you walk in the door. Delicious. Besides that, the food is decent. Popular with the Everett crowd and always seems to be busy. read more

In short: Good food, great vibes, incredible bar program. In long: These guys are one of the several family-style Mexican places up here that have expanded into a mini-chain. Each spot gets super busy. They're not just family-style for customers, either--there's a huge clan of brothers and sisters running the whole operation, and probably quite a few other relatives on staff, too. The Everett one is near-ish to the arena, with street parking and plenty of other businesses bustling all through here. There's a little sidewalk patio and then you're inside to a tiny waiting area. They have fully packed as many tables and chairs in here as they can, so no space is wasted for standing room at the door. What they DO have just inside the door is a small stand where they're heating up fresh tortillas and adding a bit of butter and salsa. Complimentary! They're delicious, too. The bar is similar to the dining room in having booths and tables crammed together so they can accommodate the crowds. Even a bit before the dinner rush yesterday, every seat was already taken, and I'm sure things got busier from there. They've fully embraced the Silvertips here--signed jerseys, beer signs, other memorabilia. I love it. The Tips are in the playoffs right now, but there was no game last night, and the place was STILL packed. You know it just bumps all the time here. We started with a couple margs. They are justifiably well-known for their bar program. They have hundreds of tequilas and mezcals, plus dozens and dozens of whiskies, too. The margarita list takes up a big page on the table. We had the tamarind and the jamaica (smoky mezcal, not rum), and both were fantastic. Margs are well priced here but a pint glass full of ice leaves little room for the actual drink, so it's a very solid value if not a screaming deal. I also had a mezcal flight, even though they were super busy (I couldn't resist). Nice one, and now I want to come back when I can catch the bartender and talk through some pours. Maybe mid-afternoon some weekend. Ceviche (with shrimp...definitely not tilapia) Tons of flavor, great consistency, awesome heavy chips. Fresh veg. Easily recommended, and a huge portion for the price. Mexican Pizza Another incredible value price off the appetizer list. Huge tortilla covered with really tender and flavorful carne, plenty of cheese and olives. Somewhere between an actual pizza and extremely-well-organized nachos. These two plates could easily have filled us up. We left 3 slices of pizza. Carne Asada Same meat as on the pizza--excellent. Nice soft chewy tortillas, good guac. Everything you want. They don't use lard in anything here, so you might notice a bit lighter taste and a bit less umami (especially in bean dip and refrieds). I fully enjoyed this; you could maybe say it's like a 1%-different craving than lard-based cooking at other spots. Everything here has flavor aplenty and the more-healthful approach definitely has its place in my rotation. Service here was right on point throughout; we never waited for anything. Prices are excellent--tons of stuff on the menu here is a bargain compared to similar places. Dig hot sauces? Ask for the habanero and tomatillo house salsas. They sell them to go, too. We went through a ton at the table and took some home, too. read more

We frequent this place often, I have my usual entrées. I tried something different but it wasn't what I'm use to, now with that said their serves is always pleasant and attentive. This is my favorite place to go to be with other locals, I highly recommend this place and my wife is the perfect company. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

Average food. Service was not great. No beverage refill or More chips. Was not busy. For the price I expected More. read more

I have been coming here for years!! The food is always AMAZING, and soooo fresh. in addition to great food, the employees are always fast, friendly, and extremely efficient. I was served within 15 minutes today and I will continue to keep coming back! Always exceptional read more

We stopped for a late lunch today and ordered the tres Chile's and a combo plate of a bean burrito and tostada. We were served chips with salsa and bean dip. The bean dip was so thinned down it dripped like water off the chips. Same can be said for the chipotle crema I ordered with my meal. I assume it's watered down to save in cost but man. Disappointed. The meals themselves were just bad, specially for the price. The chile Colorado had no flavor ans the beef was dry. The chile verde had some flavor but the prok was farty and gross. Our 2 meals with one soda and tip came to $60. Within the hour both of us had that bubbly gut feeling that had us wanting to get home asap. Just bad overall. Staff was friendly. read more

I would love to say that this restaurant packs a good taste. the menu has a couple of I have to go back for. They have a Lobster Bisque that shames New England states. Starting with the chips and salsa (Hot so I asked for Mild). The hot made my forehead sweat. Then we had the nice Rib Eye Steak since we were late in the evening for the Prime Rib. We had so much to eat we couldn't fit in a dessert. The staff was wonderful and fast. I couldn't believe how hard they worked to make everything so enjoyable. One Host stood out as she literally ran circles in the dining room. She was fast, friendly and courteous with us. Her enthusiasm and energy wowed as we then found out she has several (many) and another job making this part time. read more

ordered blended margarita and got one on the rocks that did not taste good. Ordered Chorizo burrito and got a plate of cheese with crumbs of sausage. I explained that it wasn't what I ordered and he looked upset and told me In so many words that there was a misunderstanding. It looked good so I said it was okay, I will try it. I didn't like it because it was mostly cheese. I felt very uncomfortable and did not want to upset the waiter again so I boxed it up and left. read more

This place is amazing! I am so happy I stopped in. It has been forever since I have had good tacos and Mexican food and this hit the spot. FYI, the happy hour is 7-days/week and only in the bar. The time is from 3-6 and 9-close. I got the four tacos and the meat (beef) was seasoned amazingly and it was so tender! I ordered a side plate of rice and beans and it was WAY too much for one, so share? The beans, salsa, chips, and a bean dip were all delicious. The waitress was kind. They didn't check in on me and my food, but sometimes I don't mind that. The place is well decorated and has a great vibe. read more

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Super Delicious! Walking into the restaurant felt cramped. There was no hostess booth, and very little space to move around. Tables were a bit cramped when we got in too, but luckily we had a booth and didn't have to worry about that much. Despite all that, I'm still giving 5-stars, because it was just so delicious. The salsa was chunky, but not overly-so, the burrito was a great size even for a lunch portion, and my chimichanga was the highlight of the meal. I would order any of it again, and hope we find ourselves back. Seriously though, order the chimichanga. read more

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Friendly and fast service on the bar on a sunny Saturday. Strong drinks and standard food--just fine.

Service is very good. Food is just right. I've been to this place so many times and Ive tried different food on their menu. I'm happy with it. My fave so far is their Albondigas, Carne Asada, Tacos Al Carbon and the super nachos. read more

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