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El Paso Restaurant

4.6 (115 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dogs allowed

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Jennifer T.

* Chips and Salsa (white and blue chips. texture was interesting. Cilantro and onion on salsa in bowl. Indifferent abt flavor 3.5/5 * Queso 1/5 (American yellow; never seen a Mexican restaurant without white Queso dip) NO WHITE QUESO * Chicken Fajita w/ beans, rice, and tortilla. Asked for no salad 4.5/5 (well seasoned, jalapeño, onion, peppers) did not like the flour tortillas AT ALL Service was subpar 2/5 it was just me there. Place was cute though not a large place.

carne asada tacos
Rebecca B.

I visited El Paso recently and was pleasantly surprised with my meal! I ordered the Ranchera Asada, which came with a taquito, house salad, and two sides. I chose pasta salad and Mexican rice for my sides. Wowww. It was a large portion - good to share or portion for two meals. I also tried their tacos (carne asada, chorizo, and al pastor) and they were also delicious. They also have handmade tortillas as well. The menu has a lot of options - entree and drink wise. If I lived closer, I would definitely try take out here as well. Definitely would return to try their drinks and/or a Taco Tuesday!

Birria Taco Combo
Sofia C.

This was my first time coming here. One of my good friends said they have the best birria tacos. The inside is very nice and it's clean. Took a little bit for the waitress to come and take our drink order even though there was no one there but another couple. They give you chips with salsa, complementary. The salsa was very good. My friend ordered nachos with ground beef. I did not try it, but she said it was really good and as you can see by the photo, they give you a lot. I got the Birria taco combo. Which is also a very good portion size. All the food was delicious. We did not get any alcoholic drinks, but I do wanna go back and get their margarita flight. The menu doesn't show the prices for the drinks which is a little odd to me.

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Eric M.

If some reason you end up in Central Falls, you have to make your way here, especially on Sunday for a brunch. What would cost you $$$$ at other spots, the food is affordable, DELICIOUS and the portions are MASSIVE! The only reason why I cleared my two, yes two plates was that I ran 10 miles before this and I'd do it again! The highlights were definitely the massive chicarons and those drinks! Freshly made juice makes the difference. The staff is super friendly and kind, feels like family. It's a cute a little spot! Clean, and had the TVs going for the soccer game today PSG vs Miami for the Club World Cup. Would highly recommend anyone to make the trek out to Central Falls, I know not the most popular spot in RI but well worth it. Trust me on this!

Chimichanga
Karla M.

I have truly started to believe that this could be the best Mexican restaurant in RI (excluding Southern RI since I haven't ventured out that far), but it really does excel in delivering good food, even for breakfast. I came here on a weekend around dinner time and it was a bit busy. However, I was still able to find parking in the lot despite it being a bit small and they do have street parking in the event the lot is not enough. They do have outdoor seating but we decided to sit inside to feel refreshed. I remember coming here when they first opened around 2018 so it's been incredible to see how far they've come in improving the inside of their restaurant. I had their chimichanga with a mix of carnitas and steak. I also tried their melted cheese and protein tacos, one with steak, and the other with carnitas. The chimichanga was MASSIVE, stuffed with rice, meat, beans, and cheese and topped with lettuce and tomato with sour cream. I did ask for some sour cream on the side to give it an even more creamier taste in each bite. The tacos were also very delicious. The cheese was perfectly melted and even crispy on the edges, The tortillas were crunchy and there was a very generous amount of meat in them. I recently had their breakfast and that was also delicious. I believe I had the huevos a la Mexicana. Although the eggs were prepared with jalapeno, I did not think it was spicy. The mix ins in the eggs made them very tasty. The beans were smooth and the cheese was fresh. The plantain was ripe and perfectly fried. The plate also came with fresh homemade tortillas. The portion size is big so be prepared to be really full or take some food home. I will definitely be coming back to try other items.

Claire T.

Great place couldn't believe it is so close to my house. The place was very clean with all the Mexican accents making it very authentic. We were greeted with a great hostess and water was supplied right away. Food was very authentic and delicious. The margaritas are delicious and perfect I will be returning.

guac and chicharron
Chloe H.

Friendly service and the BEST birria in RI...they have awesome flavors with a crunch that other birrias around do not have. Definitely a must when you come here. Have 2-3 and you will leave stuffed. We also enjoyed some solid guac. We liked the chicharron once but didn't on a second visit. The parillada was well seasoned with nice char grilled taste. The aqua chiles was refreshing with some nice heat. My margarita was a fair $9.99 and don't miss out on the horchata, jamaica, tamarindo and other nice juices. Flan to go is always a must - it didn't last long once we got home, but yikes at 8.50 a slice. Someone send me a good recipe on how to make!

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Annie R.

I found my favorite taco spot in RI!!! It's been a long journey lol my absolute favorite food are tacos! This is a small and cute spot in the town Central Falls bordering Lincoln. There are a decent amount of seating as well. The staff was super nice and the food came out quick! Ordered: 1) guac and chips- they made one of the best guacamole! Flavors were all there and not super puréed. Got avocado chunks and great seasonings. 2) Al pastor taco- just wow...the meat was super tender and flavorful. The tortilla was hot and possibly made in house. It has a crunch and softness to it at the same time. Delish!!! 3) birrias taco combo- hefty!! It comes with 3 tacos, the consume, and rice and beans. I shared this and could only fit 1 taco. Everything about it was delish! I will be going over and over again. This spot is a hidden gem!

Birria tacos
Tommy B.

Stopped in with another couple over the weekend. We started with a few apps, chips & guacamole, the taquitos and the esquites. We great things about the guacamole, but it tasted just like avocados.... no seasoning or anything special. The esquites, were ok, but seem to have way too much mayo. The main dishes... I came for the Birria tacos. 2 of us ordered the birria tacos, and one person ordered the birria Quesadilla. All were fantastic! I ordered the tacos and I will say I was a but jealous of the Quesadilla! So good and cheesy. Love that this place is authentic Mexican food, and so close to our house. The server was sweet, but the service was a bit slow. I'll definitely be back for the birria!!!

Robert S.

Recently, someone told me about this restaurant in Central Falls, so I decided to give it a try. I arrived around lunch time and they had both a breakfast/brunch menu and a regular menu. Since I am a big fan of nachos, I decided to get their Azteca Nachos with Carnitas. My choice was a good one...the plate was huge...the chips were thick and crispy, most likely homemade...the toppings were all fresh and the cheese was nicely oven melted in the middle of the dish...the carnitas on top of the dish were chunky and big..I was easily able to shred some of the bigger piece with my fork...Very nicely marinated... The star of the dish was the spicy red salsa (they also have green salsa which is less spicy)...when I added that to my nacho platter, it brightened up the dish by ten fold...it was such a nice kick to the dish !!!! Viviana was my server and she was very nice and friendly...she answered many of my questions about the menu. The private parking lot in front of the restaurant is not too big (maybe about 10 spaces) but there's street parking in front and nearby. Next time I have to try their tacos, they are supposed to have really good birria tacos.....Yum...........

Entrance
Vanessa B.

There is a small parking lot in the front but enough street parking. The waiter greeted us quick and took our order right away. She was friendly and helpful with their menu. They have bar stop full bar area and also dining room to sit in. There is its own separate take out area. The food was awesome. I ordered a light meal a sope mixed meat and it was delicious !

Passion Fruit Mojito
Santos P.

Food, service and ambience was wonderful; enjoyed the food, you have to try FLAN and Passion Fruit Mojito. Definitely visiting this gem again.

Combo
Holly W.

Cinco de Mayo 2023 The scene: People Everywhere. Only about 5 parking spots and all the side streets around are one ways (plan accordingly) Good think we made a reservation for 12 one month in advance... but we still had to wait. This was my first time visiting El Paso but I know they recently renovated. The place looks great! Vivid paintings, fireplace, trickling water, long bar, small waiting room. The place is modern! The food is the winner! Birria taco: D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! The meat is tender and flavorful. When ordered as a combo it comes with a dipping juice. I ordered one taco- it did not come with the dipping option. Disappointed but I was able to try my friends dipping option. I actually liked it better without the dip. I had the ranchero taquitos. Missed a little kick so I added a little hot sauce that was on the table. Made it better. I ordered the 3 taco combo. I was only able to eat the chorizo because I was full! It was good. The refried beans were EXTREMELY salty. Could use a little lighter hand there. The margaritas... Yes! Let's have some more! I started with the strawberry. It was more strawberry than liquor tasting- just how I like it. I ordered a pineapple. Strawberry was better but the pineapple was good too. Why not five stars? - the refried beans - Had to wait 20 minutes for our table even though we had reservations- they just weren't prepared - Our waitress tried really hard but she was extremely overwhelmed - We expect that on Cinco it might be slower due to the volume but our apps hit the table before our order of drinks which was 8 beers (served in bottles) and 2 margaritas. We saw 4 people behind the bar and it took forever in between ordering and being served. They were not ready for the volume. We were there for almost three hours and it took that long for us to have dinner. I will go back- it's very close to home and next time I hope theres less salt in the beans, it's easier to get a parking spot and the service is quicker.

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the birria tacos, large portions, friendly and attentive staff, and a clean and festive atmosphere.

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2 years ago

Excellent meals and service. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, try El Paso. I'll be going back.

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As a party of four, we love El Paso. The food is delicious. We always have laura as our waitress, she is pleasant and accommodating.

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Amazing atmosphere, super clean , great service and the food was amazing. Definitely going back very soon. There buffalo wings is a must try

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3 years ago

Just do it! Get anything Birria- chimichanga. Tacos... The beans actually have flavor!

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Food was incredible. Eileen, our waitress; was the best. The atmosphere of this restaurant is

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4 years ago

The best birria tacos in the area!!! They are super nice here and usually pretty fast. Call in your order so you don't have to wait

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Delicious food ! Big portions, great customer service. Great ambiance! I Definitely recommend this restaurant

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