BEST BURRITOS EVER. I absolutely love you el parasol. This place is an every time visit when i go up to ojo caliente, because when else would i ever be in Española? Literally just a shack on the side of the road with some picnic tables nothing fancy, but it is absolutely perfect in its own way. The workers arent nice either but that is also perfect in its own way You HAVE to try this place if you come through Española, and on my next visit i will be having dinner at the restaurant next door- el paraguay. read more

El Parasol - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Española, New Mexico

The food is here is freaking amazing. I used to come here all the time.When I was younger, so now when I get bit into town, this is one of the places that I always stop at. Services, quick, they cook good.And this is a very casual ambiance as it's outside seating or eating in your car.There's nowhere to sit inside.So you pull up order.And then have nice seating outside.Under trees. Highly recommend anyHighly recommend anybody to stop here and get their beef tacos read more

The OG of Espanola. The temp of the taco de pollo con guacamole could have been a little hotter and taco crispier, but the guac is still delicious. The carne asada has a nice heat level. read more

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How many times I've driven through Española and never stopped at El Parasol? Too many to count! But there was something special about this trip... it included a breakfast burrito with green chili and sausage. One of my favorites and always a great go to during Balloon Fiesta and just about any time that I want some NM goodness. Based on the busy sound of the phone ringing, it is best to call ahead (give them about 20 minutes). This was a walk up order. The weather was nice so I didn't mind the wait. There are benches to rest on and a loud speaker to announce order numbers. read more

best food in espanola hands down. Service was amazing, chili hot how we like it. We will definitely be back!

In all fairness, I haven't been here in years so I had high expectations via memories of the past. I ordered food for myself, my family, and traveling companion, and was extremely disappointed with the quality and taste of their local fare. I ordered two red bean and cheese burritos, a red chile frito pie, a carne asada burrito, a pint of green chile stew, chips and salsa, a chicharron burrito, and two medium soft drinks and all of that came to 57 bucks! I had the frito pie and the red chile was very bland + the size was very small for the price (over 7 bucks). I had the bean and cheese burrito the next day for a late breakfast and it also had no flavor and no kick to it. My nephew had both a bean and cheese burrito as well as a chicharron burrito and although he lives in town and eats there frequently he seemed to like them both. My sister had the green chile stew and said it was delicious but too spicy for her liking. My bestie had the carne adovada burrito and he said it was good but not the best he has ever eaten. Finally, the chips and salsa were way overpriced at 5.85 and barely any salsa was given. Salsa was hot but had no flavor. read more

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Here is pretty much the ultimate small northern New Mexican food experience. El Parasol has locations in Española, Pojoaque, and Santa Fe. This location is the smallest of the three and maybe the most unique. Located in the parking lot of another restaurant, and being g very small, it can be a bit hard to spot. This is an "order at the window" joint with picnic tables spread around the outskirts of the lot. It has a limited menu, mostly burritos and tacos, but boy, it's good! I have not had a bad burrito there yet, but both the breakfast burrito and the chicharron burrito stand out. These are really good chicharrones, crispy, meaty ,and salty. And both the red and green chili are exceptional. You're probably going to wait a while because, like I said, it's small and the locals like it. A lot. So give yourself some time and enjoy being outside under the cottonwoods. read more

So disappointed by El parasol that claims to be "New Mexico True," yet can't even give their customers a styrofoam bowl? Spent $60 including a quart of posole to share with 4 people outside on the benches and they said they don't give customers bowls.... Not even a styrofoam pint cup... and they made a BIG deal about giving us 4 spoons. Very baffled by their lack of customer service. Guac and chips was $7 and was truly the saddest guacamole I've ever seen. It was literally just an unripe avocado. That was t even mashed properly. Burritos are decent but again, the pork and guacamole burrito was dry and flavorless. I would not recommend El Parasol to anyone passing through Española nor will I be returning. read more

El Parasol - Saddest guacamole... - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Española, New Mexico

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This place charges 12 dollars for nachos with NO MEAT ON THEM. They must be insane people to think that's a fair deal. I ordered the regular nachos at 12 dollars assuming some carne asada would come on it, as is standard. However I was greeted with a few chips with subpar beans all over the place. Do better. read more

Stopped by on our way to Taos. Took a bit of time for them to make the food but it was worth the wait. Hubby got the pork and guac burrito, I got the pork tamale and beef and guac crispy taco. Delicious food - made to order. I would say the star was the beef taco with guac. Seriously one of the best beef tacos I've had in years. Pork tamale was really yummy and had a nice e spicy kick to it. Highly recommend! read more

Yum! Those Tacos tho!!! Meat , chrese and avocado!! Hit the spot!! Will definitely return!!

We waited in line to order, then waited 20 minutes for our food, so it definitely wasn't fast food :) Our crew was happy with our breakfast burritos, and the price was right. We sat in the shade at one of the picnic tables to eat. Pleasant. read more

Enjoyed breakfast burritos. Note that burritos are large, we could have split one for breakfast.

Informal family owned restaurant where you can have a great meal while on the way to Santa Fe. Order yourself a custom burrito with a side of fries and enjoy. read more

Delish! Best tacos in a minute and the watermelon Agua Fresca was so refreshing. Highly recommend

Food was great but it takes a while. It's a very small trailer. I had the tacos and the salsa was spicy and tasty. The fries unfortunately were not worth the wait. They were soggy and a bit too greasy. read more

Delicious but $3.85 for a small taco. Delicious but $3.85 for a small taco. Delicious but $3.85 for a small taco. read more

Stuffed sopa, green chile stew, and biscochitos. Wife got a bean burrito and she said it was the best she'd ever had. I was not thrilled with their red chile, but it was overall fantastic. So this is a food stand with some picnic tables. It seems like everything indoor but the casino is shut down right now, so we at least found something. And it turned out really good. read more

Ordered a super simple green chile & cheese burrito and it did not disappoint. While it's not much to look at, and kind of a divey vibe the food is legit fire if you're like me and can appreciate a little food shack situation. I wish we had one in the Bay Area for sure. read more

El Parasol - Beef Chile cheese and bean burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Española, New Mexico

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Love coming here when I am headed up north or coming back south. The Beef tacos are delicious!!! The salsa they have is soooooo good, it's actually spicy and I love it. Might take precautions if you do not like spicy salsas. I tried the menudo and it was okay. read more

Always good, got a chicharoni burrito and a bacon red with red. Awesome as always pricey a little, the tortilla slightly burnt, just the way i like it!! read more

Delicious food, fast service for a busy Sunday, and got the order correct! I try to hit this spot several times a year because I'm never disappointed. For great New Mexican food, stop in...they have great burritos, tacos, burgers, and a nice, but small selection of veg food for our vegetarian friends. El Parasol never disappoints! read more

Best vegetarian Mexican food around. We love the guacamole tostadas and the bean green Chile and guacamole burrito.

Oh how I love a divey, little drive in slinging killer food. And why did it take me so long to find this place?!?! Let's start with the chicken and guac tacos... soooooooo delicous. I recommend the insanely, delicious green salsa. The red salsa was lava hot and painful to eat. And then there was the bean and red chile burrito and tamales I got to go to enjoy while camping over the weekend. They were awesome and reheated so well on the camp stove. This place has found a spot on my short list, whenever I'm in the area. This location has no indoor seating. Order at the window and enjoy your meal at the picnic tables. read more

I suppose I can only speak for the tacos but these themselves were so delicious. The shell is fried for extra flavor and all the meat fillings won us over. I recommend adding guacamole and red sauce! read more

El Parasol - Taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Española, New Mexico

This place is very good. They're one of the best tacos in the city, especially the chicken taco . Usually it's fast service if you call in your order. read more

Amazing New Mexican food. Really good veggie tacos and fresh af agua Fresca. Waited around 15 mins for food but it was sooo worth it, wish they would've told me there are diff sizes for agua Fresca, charged me $6 for one haha which is quite pricey read more

Love the tacos and my fave is chicken tostada w guacamole. Beware, it's big and messy! The burrito my son got didn't look as good. I think we'll call ahead next time, it takes awhile. I would make this a regular stop on my way through town but I'm usually on a time limit and don't want to make separate stops for food & potty! Ha! But for a food truck it's excellent food. read more

Pricey but delicious food. Add on for each extra item veggie menu for those who require a special diet.

Yea we made the drive from ABQ past Santa Fe (which has an El Parasol) to go to the OG location. We're extra like that. Was it worth it? I dunno for sure, but I do know the drive was really cool (New Mexico feels like the perfect state for road trips) and the food was delicious. This particular location is kinda rad too because it's very lowkey and authentic--it's basically a shack plus a few outside tables. Walk up, order, and wait to eat your food there or take it to go. We ordered chips w/red salsa, a shredded beef & bean burrito, & a green chile cheeseburger. I had the burger, and it was big and meaty and cheesy and I just wish there was more green chile in it. That's my only complaint. Everything tho was packed with flavor and the right amount of heat. Definitely a very filling meal! read more

This little shack is a hidden gem in Espanola,NM. My favorite spot to get carne asada tacos with guacamole. The food is always fresh and made to order and always worth the wait, even if you're just passing through. Also if you are feeling a little fancier the restaurant El Paragua is also right next to it and has great New Mexican/Mexican dishes but the red and green chili is extremely hot!!! However, the margaritas are strong and delicious. Also the history on this place is pretty cool, which was started by a hard working woman who became a local entrepreneur.. read more

El Parasol - Tacos, Burritos, Menudo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Española, New Mexico

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I love this place. Standouts are the Burrito De Carne Guisada, chilaquiles, and the chicken tacos. read more

El Parasol - Red salsa - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Española, New Mexico

I had high hopes because I had heard great things about this place. I went to the Espanola location to try it for myself on 10/23/22. I ordered three chicken tacos with guacamole and my husband ordered a chicken burrito with green chili. I am a native New Mexican and this food was horrible. First, the tacos were greasy and in both my order of tacos and my husbands burrito, the chicken was flavorless. Then to top it off, the employees are super chintzy with the salsa. They gave me one small thing of salsa for three flavorless tacos. When I went up to ask for one more, the teenage girl said, "I'm gonna have to charge you." I'm not cheap but I was not about to give this place one more penny. When most other places have "salsa bars" where it's unlimited amount of free salsa. I'm very disappointed. Will never go back. read more

Casual roadside counter service. Really excellent tacos guacamole chili etc. Eat outside on the picnic benches under the sun. Couldn't be any better! read more

This is my family go to when we are hungry. The tacos are the best as is all other items on the menu. Lines can get long, but worth the wait. Locals usually call in. The lunch is worth it!! read more

El Parasol - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Española, New Mexico

This used to be on of our favorites. Hadn't been there in years. Apparently the actual restaurant is closed and they have a taco stand in its place. The food was decent but it took forever to get it (not helped by the incompressible loudspeaker system). And they don't have anything like the former selection. read more

The food was amazing. I got a pork and guac burrito, it was amazing, they didn't add any unnecessary items too it just guac, chili and pork, and I loved it! My wife got a chicken burrito and added rice and beans, also amazing. The watermelon agua fresca alone is a reason to come out here. I highly recommend eating here! Estuvo todo riquísimo, sugiero que vengan!! read more

Best chicken guac tacos! Their salsa is spicy and delicious too. This is always a must when passing through Española. The other locations are good, but the original will always be the best one out of them all. read more

I went to El Parasol North in Ohkay Owingeh. The problem was with the staff, who are young women who apparently know nothing about the restaurant and service industry. They are clueless, self-absorbed, and rude. It took several attempts for the cashier to understand what I was ordering even though the menu was right in front of us. No greeting, no smile, and it felt as though it bothered them to take our order, displaying a very "I could care less attitude." Of course, our order was wrong, but decided to eat what I was given rather than deal with their attitude. However, there was no salsa with our order, so I had to ask them for some. The girl looked at our table as if we did have some and wanted more, but when she saw there was none she reluctantly gave me some. When I got back to our table, my dining companions said we also needed salt, plastic-ware and napkins. So, I went back to ask for some and this time another girl was there. I told her what I needed and she gave me everything except salt because they ran out--imagine that! Then suddenly the previous girl goes running up from the back to ask the girl what I wanted. I'm sure she thought I was asking for more salsa by the look on her face. The girl told her, and she whispered to her not to give me more salsa because she had already given me some. She told her I didn't ask for salsa and she hadn't given me any. We spent close to $100 and they were so concerned that I asked for the salsa, salt, plastic-ware, and napkins that they hadn't provided in the first place. The manager here needs to check on the employees and check their attitudes if they want to keep their customers. They lost my business. Needless to say, I won't be back again. read more

Food was delicious! I just wish they could have asked me how i wanted my tortilla since im not a fried tortilla fan, but food was still delicious and mango juice too :) read more