We stopped at El Paraiso on a Monday evening for a casual sit down dinner after a long day, and the location was easily one of the best parts of the experience. The restaurant overlooks Lake Tye, and there is a patio area where you can sit outside and enjoy the view, especially around sunset. As soon as we walked in, we noticed a station to the left where fresh handmade tortillas were being offered. We decided to pass because we did not want to fill up before dinner, but it was a nice touch. We were greeted right away and seated in the bar area, where we still had a nice view of the lake through the windows. We were brought chips, salsa, and refried beans to start. My husband ordered the wet burrito and clearly enjoyed it because he ate every bit of it. I ordered the fried tilapia with rice and salad, and I thought it was excellent. The tilapia was cooked perfectly, and the rice was especially flavorful. We also had a couple of mixed drinks. They definitely make them strong, but they were very good. As the sun started to set, I stepped outside for some fresh air and was able to enjoy the view over the lake. It made for a really nice ending to the evening. If you are in the area and in the mood for Mexican food with a view, El Paraiso is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Went in today for an anniversary lunch with my lovely wife of 37 years. It was busy because of FIFA but the staff never missed a beat. Fast friendly service. The meal was delicious delivered hot and filled me to the brim. You can't go wrong here a very pleasant and fulfilling lunch. Thanks guys you made our day. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Seafood burrito - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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A group of us stopped here after a movie for Margaritas. It was the closest place that looked like it had great potential. The deck off the back of the restaurant was fantastic, I just wished anything would have matched that energy. We ordered 2 jalapeno Margaritas, and 2 "fresh natural" margaritas. They brought out chips and salsa and beans to us following our orders. The salsa I am not sure how it qualify as salsa. It was more like a can of stewed tomatoes. No spice, no flavor. The beans were the same. Plain, nothing to them. While fajitas had been walked by many times we opted not to get food. After letting the server know we were not ordering food, I believe the manager came over to ask if everything was ok. We were like yeah, we just came by for drinks. Both the server and the manager seemed annoyed after that. After receiving our drinks they were to be nice, just plain disappointing. Jalapeño margaritas are my drink of choice and this one fell well short of the mark. There were jalapeños in it, but there was zero spice and a very strong flavor of just the margarita mix. My wife enjoyed her fresh margarita, but upon receiving the bill the fresh margarita was a $4 add on for the fresh lime juice? $65 for 4 margaritas in pounder glasses. Maybe it's because they were not good that I find that as steep. Thanks Monroe El Paraiso, we won't be back. I wasn't going to bother to write a review, but when you get treated different for not ordering food, something is wrong with the establishment. Two stars just for the view read more

I love these local family owned and operated restaurants. My favorite is more because it's on a l little lake and the view is great. I also like the one in Snohomish, the bar has a good vibe. The tortillas are house made. Service is usually good. read more

I've been to this location, a few times. Their drinks are strong, but that's really the only good thing here, especially when all of the other El Paraiso locations serve up such delicious food! This last time, I think our server was OVER IT, it's like he wanted to get away from us, as fast as possible. He'd seem disinterested and miss a few drinks orders. Their food always seems dryer, than the other locations too. At least their desserts were good. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Tamales were HARD and so was my rice. - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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Needed to find a place for a late lunch and the ACLS game number 5 just started. We were glad the bar area was big and they have so many big screens for every patron to have a great view and audio of the game. The atmosphere was very welcoming with lots of natural lighting and the lake in the background with lots of customers coming and going. The waiter and busboy were very prompt and checked on us. I also enjoyed the homemade tortilla snack at the entry way. The sweet lady asked if you want salsa and rolled up the warm tortilla in paper as a hand held snack as you get situated. I wouldn't mind having 10 more they were yummy. The chips, salsa, and bean dip were delish and plentiful and the busboy was glad to offer a refill. Enjoyed the happy hour bar food offering it's offered every day I believe from 3-5 or 3-6 for $2 off the listed price. I had 2 big fish tacos for $8.95 as an app but it may as well be my meal. So fresh! The large chicken tortilla soup for $16.95 was loaded with grilled chicken ... perfect for a chilly day. I liked the avocados and the good flavor of the soup. We liked it was not an overpowering flavor. The broth tasted very natural and homey. My hubby enjoyed his enchilada meal. Glad they serve zero percent alcohol and the virgin pina colada was sure delish. The hostess and manager were super friendly as we walked out. Will return again. This place is solid. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Bar app tilapia fish tacos $8.95 yum - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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Really nice restaurant right on the lake, the service was great. My friends had burritos and they seemed happy even mentioned they want to come back in the summer and sit on the deck and have another lunch get together As for me, I had the fish tacos, lunch special and not so happy! Nice presentation, beans and rice were good, but the fish tacos not so much, soggy couldn't pick up the corn tortilla without it falling apart. Flavor was OK but nothing great. I hate to complain, typically, I love fish tacos from all the other Mexican restaurants I've eaten at even taco Del Mar! A mushy fish mess! I read more

My plate was floating in water from the lettuce sitting on my tostada. I asked for shredded beef and it looked more like chunks of beef. My husband said his meal was watery too. :( read more

The staff here go above and beyond to help you celebrate a special occasion. They helped our party of 7 celebrate some birthdays and they were VERY accommodating to us....helping us with the cupcakes I had brought, giving us a couple of choices for seating, etc. Exceptional staff read more

I've been here a couple times before. And I wasn't impressed. But somebody said, "Oh it's gotten better," so I went. Again I walked in with prejudice. There is parking, and they did seat this promptly. The server was kind, patient and thorough. And then the food got there, and that's when I really had to eat crow because the food was really good. Fajita burrito. I cleaned the plate. Puerto grande. I wasn't expecting it to be good. I was expecting to be, you know, lame. But it was good. It's the only large room in Monroe, and it's decorated in bright colors. Our table was right on the lake, which happened to be flooded that week also. All things considered, this place has worked their way up to a five-star review. read more

This place is amazing! First of all, I was warmly welcomed by the staff, not to mention they have someone by the door that makes handmade tortillas on the spot and offers you one (for free!), I could tell already that I was going to love El Paraiso. I ended up getting a table outside which was great because it was right by the water which made my time more enjoyable! I ordered a horchata and a three enchilada combo and the staff brought it out so quickly, I was absolutely impressed! I most certainly will come back when I am around town! read more

Love this place. Food is excellent. Employees are wonderful. Its our own little paradise in Monroe

This restaraunt has had many operators. The people in charge now are great. They have been for a while now. The portions are what you want. The food is tasty. The environment is welcoming and festive. The fresh Tortillas and chips are great! The bacon wrapped shrimp and steak is my go to plate! Be full and happy. Lol read more

We love El Paraiso in Snohomish! Great food and great customer service! We go there almost weekly!

This restaurant has never disappointed me and my wife. The staff is friendly and attentive, the menu is full of great choices, and the service is amazing. We really enjoy the Super Nachos or the Carne Asada selections. The beer and wine selection is excellent as well. The food is not expensive and priced right. This location has a sports bar, and outside seating overlooking beautiful Lake Tye. Check it out for yourself. read more

Friends found this spot and went with them to check it out. It's inside looks like a business building. Walk inside and you see the place right inside you. Music playing and your greeted and taken to your seat. Full bar inside of you drink alcohol. They have a lake or something in the back and it's a nice atmosphere. I ordered a burrito plate. Burrito was good as well as everything else. If you're in the area and want some Mexican food stop by. read more

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This was obviously meant to be a more upscale Mexican restaurant with a lake view (well, Lake Tye view at least). And it's okay for that, but the food is average at best. I don't get all the super positive reviews. In Yelp world, three stars is OK, and this place is just that--just okay. Food was okay. Nothing more. Not a destination type place to seek out. Unless you want the "lake" views. read more

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

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THE BEST OF THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD!! Top notch and great. Amazing deals and large portions. Amazing service and friendly staff. The atmosphere and ambience is perfect for family and friends to enjoy. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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Fun staff and GREAT Enchiladas de Espinaca!!! We started going here weekly, after seeing the Amish women we needed to save. LoL read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Amish Women as prisoners?! - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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We came in for a few drinks and after sitting in the bar the server was not interested in serving us. He only came by two times, once to take the first order and the second to bring us out check. The server would pass by and ignore us. The busser was the only one helping us. Is was really disappointing and we don't think we will be going back. read more

I had a reservation for last Saturday in the banquet room. We get there and the banquet room was full. They sat us somewhere else twice and the service was not great. Things that could be improved. Take a phone number and name when taking reservations so you can call if you get over booked. That would have at least give me the options to change the date or choose somewhere else. When a customer is trying to make eye contact with you because they want or need something you should acknowledge the customer by saying something like, "I'll be right with you" What happened was we would make eye contact and then she would instantly look away as if she never saw me at all. I won't be back and will be having our Christmas party somewhere else next year. Very dissatisfied and disappointed read more

Outstanding customer service. Friendly, personable and funny staff. Dine here every few months or so with old work friends and Sergio always takes good care of us! read more

This one is a hometown favorite. Situated in the bottom of a office building, you might drive by it and not give it a try. That would be to your payroll and I recommend you stop in and give them a look. The restaurant overlooks a lake and pastor Scene, quite spectacular on days with good sunsets. You'll be greeted most of the time with a freshly made tortilla just for you with butter and other accompaniments while you wait. But you won't wait long because the service is great and they will see you as fast as possible. The menu is impressive, the food is top-notch, and be sure to give them margaritas a try :-)my only regret is I can't eat here more often than we already do. read more

When you go to any restaurant, you go for the food. El Paraiso definitely doesn't disappoint! I am relatively new to the area (only 1 year) but I have made several trips to El Paraiso, and I have nothing but praise for all aspects. Being on the water lends a pleasant ambiance, and having a top notch staff and chef certainly makes a visit worthwhile. My last time there for dinner, we were seated quickly for a party of 8 adults and a toddler. The waiter was amazing, took our orders and served our meals without a single flaw or miscue! Most impressive. Being one from the more tropical parts of the country, I was intrigued by the guava margarita and he graciously brought me a small trial size amount, leading to my immediate order for a grown-up size drink! I highly recommend the restaurant, and give that guava margarita a try! I will add that guava is an acquired taste (I even love them raw!) read more

Here for lunch. Really delicious, large servings of food. Had a wonderful time. Helpful, gracious staff. Clean. Beautifully decorated for Valentines Day. Much appreciated! read more

We came in as a party of four at 5:30 on Tuesday night. The first thing I saw walking in was a wonderful lady who was making fresh tortillas with sauce and butter. We got one and should have gotten more, she was a delight and they were so good! We came in for some margaritas, chips and nachos! We liked their house salsa and bean dip a lot! Their nachos were wonderful too-they had a LOT of cheese on them. We didn't order any meat on our nachos this round, but we enjoyed them very much. I really wanted to try their house hot sauce, but didn't get a chance :( I had the Infused 'Rita- I was in the mood for a Margarita with some spice and kick! This Margarita was okay-I loved the Tajin rim, but I think this one was a little too sweet for me. I was excited for the jalapeño and cilantro. The jalapeño was faint and I didn't taste any cilantro. I think if this Margarita was tweaked, then it would be really good. It could be spicier and way less sweet. I like the elements of this margarita but not the balance. Their waitstaff were very kind and took good care of us. I would definitely come back for their food, and I am open to giving the margaritas another try. read more

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Pros - large portions and tastes delicious! Cons - none Moved to Monroe in September and tonight was our first time here. The man who sat us at our table, the guy who brought our chips/salsa/beans, and Juan, our server, were all extremely nice. Made us feel very welcomed. We started with perfect margaritas. They were perfect! Lol. For our second drinks I ordered the mango tarjin margarita (blended) and my husband ordered a jalapeño infused margarita. Both were different AND delicious. We would reorder them. I ordered a cup of chicken tortilla soup. The cup is more like a bowl FYI. Great broth. Excellent ingredients. Tasted great. Thinking the soup was not as big I also ordered chicken fajitas. They were good. My husband ordered the Chorizo Burrito. He ate almost the whole thing and it was a large portion. I had SO much food left over it filled an entire to-go box. I'll probably skip the soup next time. Being there is not a lot of pictures on Yelp, and I am a visual person him adding many pictures to my review. Probably coming back next weekend with the monther-in- read more

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The owner denied me entry to his restaurant because of my service dog. He didn't allow any accommodation. His service manager stated I had too much time on my hands and should get married and have kids when I called in later to gather names to file a formal complaint. This is not how owners or management should run a business. I recommend you go to Ixtapa, the food is better and the owners would never treat anyone like this. read more

Summer on the patio is the best time to come. I find the food is just average at best. The staff is friendly and accommodating which goes a long way when we are considering a place to eat. We've been here several times and tried many dished, the green salsa is hot and tasty, I put it on everything no matter what we get. If you are looking for that fresh authentic Mexican food this would not be my first choice but if you looking to come hang out and be comfortable El Parasio is a good spot. read more

Service was great! The food was unmemorable and under seasoned. All the meats in all dishes were over cooked and dry.

Food was great ordered the carne asada platter served with shrimp, beans, Mexican rice, guacamole, tortillas and tortillas on the side food and service were both great during the summer or sunny days you have option to eat outside which over looks the lake only think i would recommend would be getting there early enough because it can get really busy! read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - carne asada platter served with shrimp, beans, Mexican rice, guacamole, and tortillas on the side - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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Slow service, lemonade with no taste of lemon, uncomfortable outdoor seating, and stale tortilla chips. Should I go on? Okay. I can't believe I'm about to hate on cheese, but there was so much cheese in and on my enchilada and chile relleno that all I could taste was cheese. Bah, humbug--in July. read more

My wife and I met our friends at this location for drinks and dinner. Free parking can be found in the parking lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Quality food and service can always be expected at any El Paraiso location. This location didn't disappoint. Happy Hour is offered daily in the lounge from 3pm-6pm then again from 9pm-close. On Monday's, crunchy chicken or ground beef tacos are $0.99 each in the lounge from 4pm-close. This location is a bit more upscale than the other locations; however, there are still a couple large flat screen TV's mounted in the lounge. Complimentary chips, salsa and beans are offered to munch on while exploring the menu. My wife and I each had a couple pints of Dos Equis for $3.95 each (hh). We each also had a couple crunchy ground beef tacos for $0.99 each (Monday). Plentiful seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato. I love tacos. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

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This is more of an upscale Mexican restaurant with a large dining room & full bar. It is in a plaza with a view of a huge pond over looking a foundation, lovely view. Chips and salsa of course, chips are not the thin ones they are thicker and made there, salsa was fresh and not too spicy. We started with the ceviche with shrimp and it was delicious. The picture doesn't look great but it was good , with tons of large shrimp ( I think they were prawns) and avocado sliced over the top. Entree was the 2 chimichanga plate dinner. Made with homemade (at the front of the restaurant she was making them) tortillas and deep fried perfectly. Chicken inside was huge chunks of tender juicy meat nicely seasoned. Rice & beans were tasty but needed a bit of salt. Our server was pleasant as well. If it wouldn't have been raining we could have sat outside with the beautiful view. read more

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Excellent service!!!!. I had about 4 people checking on us in a rotation. Food was delicious. I had to take most of it home I was full 1/4 of the way here. Watched the senorita make tortillas at the entrance and having a sample, having chips with beans and fresh salsa, followed by large portion food. I will be back I heard they have $1 taco and beer Monday. Yes please. And they honored My entertainment book coupon from a different location.thank you read more

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I was recommended by a Monroe local and her Mexican husband to hit this joint, and maybe we were all way too exhausted to really appreciate it, but I found it to be just okay. The service was great, the restaurant roomy and a little bit dark, not quite sexy dark but ambience dark. The food wasn't bad by any means, but it also wasn't memorable, it wasn't like I left thinking "I can't wait to go back." They're open later than most places in Monroe and that's a plus, and I wouldn't resist going if the opportunity arose. read more

It hit the spot! The food was delicious and they were quick! A little pricey (like everywhere), but the portions are huge! I made two meals out of my creamy crab/mushroom enchiladas! Everything is fresh. If you like shrimp then the ceviche is a must! That was split between 3 people and we still had a little extra. I ordered extra chips and salsa, which I still have leftovers for my daily snack. My mom ordered pollo a la diablo with no cheese and it was more than enough for her. She had some to share. Most importantly, we ordered take out and they did not get our order wrong! I think they also gave me extra salsa or it came with the chips and I didn't know... so I ordered another 8 oz container. Overall, I am satisfied and I'll go back again for sure. read more

El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Creamy crab and mushroom enchilada, salsa, guacamole, pollo a abla diablo (no cheese), chips, and shrimp Ceviche. - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, Washington

Great place after evergreen speedway all day with good service & food Skinny margaritas really good

I was so disappointed. Even Ixtapa beats it. My daughters taco salad plate was swimming in liquid which made her taco bowl soggy and unappetizing. The chimichunga was just ok but the chilli rellenos was soggy and it was hard to find any chilli in it. Best thing was the chips and dip.We will not return. read more

Pretty good nothing crazy the food is pretty good most of the time some times chewy good for birthdays especially 21... some vary funny stuff , , , , , 21 ... read more