When I lived in California, you are at the epicenter of Mexican cuisine in the United States, with over 30% of the nation's Mexican restaurants located in the state. The California-style (or "Cal-Mex") approach is characterized by fresh, seasonal, and often lighter ingredients, deeply influenced by proximity to the border and a diverse, multicultural population. When I moved to NY, I never found that authentic Mexican food that I got accustomed to. Since moving out of CA, I'm always trying to catch that CalMex high. This restaurant is the closest to the authentic Mexican food that I've tasted in Mexico. read more

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We went for lunch and both had beer burritos with rice and beans. The lunch comes with a homemade chicken soup right out of grandmas pot. Super fresh, tasty, filling of chicken and great authentic flavor. The beef burritos were super tasty, piping hot among with rice and beans. Great service, great prices and good portions. My only comment is the whole restaurant needs a facelift. read more

El Paso II - Shredded beef burrito enchilada style with refried beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

The establishment is very comfy- feels like home. The service was excellent. The entire staff is very attentive! I had the Chicken Chimichanga and it came with a complimentary chips and OMG fresh (the freshest!!!) home made salsa! I noticed tons of margaritas leaving the kitchen so I ordered the Stawberry flavor! Tons of chopped real strawberries inside and the drink packed a punch! Excellente! Muchas gracias! read more

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You don't go here for the atmosphere, you go for the delicious cheap food. Even the beers are less than $5. The place is relatively small and it was a little hot in there. read more

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The restaurant had the RUDEST waitresses I have ever in my life seen in a restaurant. They select who they will and will not serve. I have never in my life walked out of a restaurant but did this one. Music blasting loud and it was not Mexican nor Spanish which the restaurant claims to be, and when you sit down they serve a basket of stale greasy chips. I should have known it was bad when on a weekend there were only a few days tables busy! They are rude and non accommodating. They act like they are doing you a favor by letting you eat in their restaurant! Just terrible read more

Hoy tuve una experiencia muy decepcionante. A las 12 del mediodía fui a este lugar y pedí 3 tacos de asada y 1 tostada de frijoles. Pagué $15, lo que significa que los tacos estaban a $3.00 cada uno. Más tarde, a las 6 de la tarde, regresé y pedí 6 tacos, y esta vez querían cobrarme $3.25 por taco. Cuando pregunté por qué el cambio de precio, la persona que me atendió fue muy grosera, me colgó el teléfono y me dijo que no había gerente ni encargado, y que no habría nadie hasta viernes o lunes. Además, ahora quieren cobrar 50 centavos por cada salsa, cuando nunca antes me habían cobrado por la salsa. Estoy muy decepcionada. No es justo que cambien los precios sin avisar y traten así a los clientes. Necesito hablar con el dueño, porque esta situación no es correcta. read more

My girlfriend and I had dinner there last night St Patrick's night. We didn't even realize there was an early bird and we got there like 10 after 6:00 so I said oh could we still have the early bird no so we ordered fajitas and when they came yes it was sizzling to where it was like overcooked you could hardly find any onions or peppers in it and I'm eating there before and the food was good and it came with rice and beans and enough sour cream that you could do for tortillas I mean it was so skimpy and she charged for the rice and beans and they were cold and I told her that she didn't bother to give us anything other than what she brought out. The worst waitress ever well I don't know if she's busy up there taking money at the register so I don't know if that was her job also. But I've been there a number of times to eat with other friends and everything was good and I believe we even got chicken soup with our meal. So I'll never come back there again that's another restaurant off our list. Should have not even paid for it. I couldn't even sleep last night thinking about this it's not the money it's the food and the way we were treated. read more

How do you get diarrhea less than 30 minutes after eating from this place is crazy I see all the cars out side the building I see the people going in and out .. truly makes you want to try the place just by the looks... I'll give them that credit!! I placed an order and ordered Ropa, Vieja and another meal... I felt like I got some cheap ass quality food!!! Like 5 minute white rice tasting rice looks like cheap meat u can honestly tell by the quality..... I would NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE !! And I will NEVER order from here EVER AGAIN 0 stars definitely rather eat McDonald.... .. this shit is like a white person cooked Spanish left the seasoning at home..... GARBAGE! read more

Good location but that's just about it. As we walked in, we told the server: it's four of us so she said: go ahead, anywhere. Places are not that spacious so we asked her: is it ok if we sit here (a table for six). Her response: well I don't know if a bigger party will show up (for the record, no bigger party showed up while we ate there). So we sat in a table of four. And then we got ignored for a good 20 minutes. The best thing I had there was the fried ice cream and that's because it was tasty. The rest of the food was bland. Even the lemonade was bland. Unfortunately it wasn't as good as we were told it was. read more

Love El Paso! Our favorite local restaurant. The margaritas and fajitas are the best and very reasonable. The staff is also very nice. Try it! read more

I have visited this restaurant a few times already. The food is consistently the same however, being a popular restaurant I believe that they can afford a little bit of an update to their place. Definitely looks very aged and outdated. Lighting is very bad, There's a few stains on the ceiling, and vents covers missing., the music it's very not my favorite. Customer service is decent. The waitresses are very polite and explain really well every dish. My favorite plate is the Cuban combo which is a plate with pork, chicken, meat, white rice, black beans, and fried plantains or tostones. Food flavors are good. My wife ordered fried mojarra with white rice salad and tostones. The fish needed to be a bit more crispy... flavor was decent. Overall, this restaurant is decent and I like it because the prices are still very affordable and the food is consistent. Stay away from the nachos they give you NINE tortillas chips with whatever choice of meat you want, melted cheese and a a few shreds of lettuces and tomatoes. read more

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This place definitely has a unique curb appeal. There are off painted statues in the parking lot. The decor has never been updated but you come for the predictable, Easy, no frills Mexican food. Tastes yummy, and filling if you don't expect gourmet dining. The margarita was a little syrupy but the chips and salsa were on the table within the first 2 minutes of sitting down. The prices are absolutely great. My mom asks me to bring her here so I must abide. read more

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Finally a Mexican restaurant that serves "real" Tex-mex food. Having moved to Miami from Texas (where we lived for 30 years) we have lamented the issue of not being able to find a good Mexican restaurant. We've scoured the area from Pompano Beach down through Miami to no avail until we came to El Paso II. This restaurant is the real deal with a great queso, super fajitas and great enchiladas and tacos. Chips were solid (good for dipping into the queso without breaking). Only food issue was the Chili Relleno which was too tough to even cut! In addition the service is spotty. Our first visit the service was perfect. Our second visit was just the opposite. If you want real Tex-Mex food, this is the go to restaurant in southeastern Florida. Just be aware of the few issues we mentioned. read more

This Mabe a good restaurant for tacos. I tried this meal off the lunch special and was definitely disappointed. I might just be my taste buds but did not like the flavor of the chicken. Wait staff and service was pleasant. Definitely more catered to dine in. read more

El Paso II - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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I come from so cal, can't find authentic Mexican food. they hit the mark! I understand a difference, and so do they. Best mexican food you can get in so fla!! read more

The roast pork is delicious. Great food priced right plus attentive service is a winning combination!

One of my coworkers said he's been coming to this restaurant for years and recommended I should give it a try. Last week I decided to call in a lunch order and upon arrival the lady had gotten my entire order wrong. While I was waiting for a re-do, I couldn't help but notice that there were only two tables filled and that it didn't smell good inside. Usually the scent of a Mexican restaurant is heavenly, however this was more cheap floor cleaner and a musty wet smell. They sent me off with some extras for free since they got the order incorrect, which I thought was really nice. I happily walked out the door expecting to give the extra meals to my coworkers. When I opened the box for my chicken tacos I was very shocked to see unseasoned chicken and ICE in the tacos. Some of the ice cubes had already melted and the underside of the tortillas were completely soaked. The meat did not smell fresh at all. It looked awful. Mama didn't raise no wimp so I took a bite and immediately regretted it. I thought to myself at least they gave me a few other options to try. When I took a bite of the cheese enchilada I was disappointed at the oily cheese and lack of freshness and flavor. The rice and refried beans were disgusting as well. My third option was the chicken salad that I cautiously offered my coworker. She said she would give it a try and remarked that it wasn't terrible. As you can see from my past reviews I rarely ever give a business one star, unfortunately El Paso earned it. read more

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This has been my go to spot for Mexican food in the Hollywood area! The food is always fresh, delicious, and they serve very large portions- so I always end up leaving with at least another meal or two for the next day. I highly recommend the tongue taco (lengua), but have not tried anything I would not order again here. The atmosphere is a little divey which I really enjoy and they always have good music playing. The wait staff is always very accommodating, attentive, and have just seemed like they are in a great mood. The chips and salsa are also top notch which is sadly not the case with many other Mexican restaurants I've tried. The menu is also huge so there is something for everyone- while I have always been someone that dislikes when a restaurant has an overly large menu or options; this place pulls it off and the descriptions for each item are entertaining to say the least. Will definitely be going back sooner than later! read more

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Fantastic, fantastic fantastic Great service Fresh food Great prices Great ambience read more

Local restaurant priced well. Small with authentic cuisine. Multiple dishes to choose ftom. Take out also available.

very good food and good take out service staff was very helpful on what to order will be back read more

I've been there several times and the food is good and they have a good variety -- with many seafood dishes as well as beef, chicken and pork. Their tortilla chips are fairly bland though and salsa very thin. I recently ordered the "Crazy Pizza" appetizer and there was a small wooden stick piece in it (maybe part of a skewer?) and I bit into it and it was as hard as a rock. So that wasn't good. The staff is friendly and fast however. The parking lot is fairly small but I've always been able to find an open space. read more

Food is sooo authentic and tasty. Service is fast and prices are reasonable for what you get

Never the same price for example I've ordered the same burrito 3 different times and it's been a different price. One time I sat in the dining room and had the same burrito and they charged me $9 more! I had water! They brought a small basket of chips and salsa... but chips and salsa that I didn't even order should not cost me $9 more. read more

It's a great go-to Mexican restaurant. Same people forever. Really good guacamole. Try the fried ice cream.

Horrible!!! Will never return food wasn't bad till 15 minutes later I had diarrhea my stomach was all messed up from what ever you cooked ! read more

We have dined at El Paso a few times since moving to this side of town and I am so glad we found a Mexican spot close by. To be 100% honest, this is definitely not the best Mexican food I have ever had but it's also not the worst. The presentation isn't beautiful but what authentic Mexican food ever is? The service is not always the best, but the table gets cleared, and our waters are full (most of the time). You get chips and salsa at the table upon being seated, but you will only get one free refill, so don't go thinking it's bottomless! With all of that being said, we have returned many times and will continue too but most of the food is super tasty and you can't beat the portion sizes or the price! I would recommend staying away from the Chile Relleno. Chile Rellenos have always been one of my absolute favorite Mexican dishes but when we bit into this one both myself and my boyfriend could taste that something was wrong. It almost tasted as if the batter or the pepper had gone bad, like a weird, sweet taste that did not belong at all. It was inedible and we ended up just leaving it on the plate. Also, the rice and beans can be a bit bland but they have salsa and salt and pepper on the table to spice them up. Now onto the great parts! The flautas are AWESOME, crispy and fried wonderfully. They are filled with seasoned chicken and lots of flavor, I would definitely recommend them. Also, the fajitas! We ordered the chicken fajitas for one person and shared it between two of us. The sizzle on the skillet had gone completely out by the time our tortilla made it to the table, BUT the chicken, peppers, and onions were seasoned and prepared perfectly. The topping were a bit lacking but as long as you have some salsa leftover from your chips and grab a bit of cheese and sour cream, you can't go wrong. We have also ordered an ala carte tongue taco that was really really tasty and served with an incredible spicy salsa verde. I also highly recommend the carafe of sangria, can't beat the size and price! Overall, El Paso is worth a visit. I have my complaints but the good definitely outweighs the bad with this one. The fajitas are a great deal, and the tacos are street style and wonderful. Don't come too hungry though or you'll fill up on chips before your food arrives! read more

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I have been to El Paso II several times. Located on Federal Highway between Taft Street and Sheridan Street, if you blink, you may miss it. It's a small restaurant with a smaller dining area. I have had the takeout, but tonight was a local date night, so we dined in. They have cozy booths, so that's where we sat. They have a good selection of margaritas and beer. Our waitress waited on us immediately. We had 2 margaritas, and they packed a punch. I ordered the 2 tacos steak mexican style, and my husband had the Jalisco special. We snacked on the complimentary salsa and chips while we waited. The food is fresh and delicious. The prices are reasonable too. We enjoyed everything. If you find yourself in the area... check it out. read more

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Good food and service . My friend had the rice and beans with a big steak . I had the margarita and bean taco all very good. Hope to be back soon . Parking is ample Right across from south broward high school. read more

I went here as a kid and have been going for ages! I was in town visiting so wanted to go back! Unfortunately it wasn't the same :( We started with the chips and salsa, those were good and fresh. Then I got the combo with 2 enchiladas along with rice and beans. The food came out quickly but it lacked flavor. It was also barely warm. I was so disappointed, but I'll give it another shot next time. read more

El Paso II - Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

8-6-22 7pm Pickup Years ago when I moved to East Hollywood I would come to this restaurant as it was Italian. Knew the owner who was a neighbor that retired in North Florida. So than it became a Mexican restaurant. I always wanted to try but truthfully there is so many Mexican restaurants to chose from around here. So tonight we wanted Mexican my usual place in Downtown is no longer good. So new place needed close. We reviewed the menu and called to place our order. Surprised not to see Cheese dip but they had it so we ordered that with chips. Hubby got soft beef tacos, my son the steak burrito and myself my favorite Chile Relleno as a meal with rice and beans. They said 10 minutes which seemed crazy fast but headed right over. Though it was early their parking lot out front was packed. Once inside we paid for our food and wait just a couple minutes before it came out. My son went to see if the mural was on the wall from the previous Italian restaurant but it was long gone. Once home we all took our respective meals and ate. Of course with commentary....I try to be positive one Chile poblano pepper heavily battered and sauced. The seeds were removed thankfully, as I picked off the batter on the pepper. As I write this review the food kicked in and perhaps by morning will be revised to a two as I head to the bathroom. Time will tell, ouch. read more

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Food was good while I was eating but I got food poisoning the next day!! I've currently thrown up 9 times today randomly getting dizzy and nauceous. I had the steak quesadilla. NEVER again will I eat here read more

Terrible!!! Food was bland, the chicken tasted like it was over boiled in weak chicken soup, it was tough. Rice had no flavor and was hard. The salsa was mostly onion, very little tomato. I have no idea how this place has good ratings. Worst food, could not eat it. And the restaurant was dirty. Half painted walls, dirty booths, tables, and menus. When we sat down we almost left. We regret that we did not. read more

Amazing staff, service, and food for a reasonable price. My go to place for Mexican fare!

Everything was good You would highly recommend people to go food service and dance everything is great read more

Every time I come here, I ask for roasted serrano pepper /jalapeno peppers and they never have any! Food is good but a little bland. Inside needs to be updated. read more

This place is old, the food wasn't terrible but it wasn't good either. I got the fajita which was very bland I also ordered maduros which tasted like they were cooked in very old black oil. The service was none no one came by at all. Will not be back here unfortunately read more

Filthy and horrible service! Desiring Mexican we searched for a place near us. El Paso II popped up and I wish it didn't. First, it took a long time to order. The wait staff acted as if we were invisible. The place was not busy at all. When we finally got to order, we started with a Mexican Pizza. The waitress brought three plates. One plate was clearly dirty with caked on cilantro. The waitress acted bothered by our desire for a clean plate. When the "Mexican pizza" came out it was slop on a platter. After an amazingly long wait the entrees were served. My wife's order was wrong but both of our plates were clearly burnt to the point of brittle. The chicken in my son's enchiladas was clearly raw. The entire staff could careless! The food was completely unsafe for consumption. read more

El Paso II - Dining area. - Mexican Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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Good food, Great Prices, Good service..what else do you need? Going for dinner tonight

Got there at 5:45 on a weekday afternoon to take advantage of their early bird special. It's a great deal a large variety of selections for 1295 including soup, and a non-refillable drink. The food was good. The service was nasty and terrible. They are not happy waiting on people during happy hour. They were three of us and we asked for separate checks and they made a nasty mark in Spanish not knowing that we understood what they said we won't be going back there and.cannot recommend read more