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I've had the pleasure of visiting EP thrice. Once with my sister and mom, another by myself. The menu has several versions of huge franks wrapped with bacon, covered by a myriad of choices like chili, cheese, pepper, onions, tomatoes nestled between a solid split (homemade?) perfect bun. The menu includes flavors and fusions of El Paso style fare. Enchiladas, tacos, and uniquely French fried potatoes. The one thing that makes it short of amazing, and maybe unfair considering the carefully crafted fare, is the excessive saltiness. The portions are huge. Enough for two. The aguas frescas ARE homemade. None of that powdered stuff, here. I encourage you to go and support this local restaurant if and when you can.
I take back all the sh*t I've been talking about Mexican food in ATX; finally a restaurant woth some pretty tasty Mexican food that really reminds me of home (not El Paso). Their drowned taquitos are exceptional and truly hella better version than those popular ones on El Paso. Crunchy, drowned in either a spicy green or red sauce or both and loads of cheese - hell yes! Their menudo is spicy and plenty, serve hot to cure your cruda. Their burritos are massive, enough for 2. We had the Menchaca and it had brisket machacado, beans and cheese. All those flavors melded together forming this exquisite and savory filling wrapped in this giant, homemade tortilla. Their micheladas are cold and perfect way to quench your thirst. Still have tried their brunch but dying to. Unfortunately, they only serve brunch the first sunday of every month. Gonna be the first in line next month!
One of my favorite places to go to when in South Austin! ANYTHING on the menu is delicious so you can't go wrong with anything you order! We had the gorditas, asada fries and their famous rolled tacos! We paired it with red beers (micheladas)! The service and vibe is amazing as well!
Tried out El Perrito with my wife and a friend, and honestly, it was a fun and tasty surprise--especially for a hot dog spot inside a Mexican joint. We ordered the loaded fries and loaded nachos to start things off, and both came out looking like total crowd-pleasers. Flavor-wise, they hit the spot--cheesy, spicy, and fully loaded. The only knock for me was that they got soggy pretty quickly, which made them tough to enjoy by the end. Now, onto the hot dogs--which are the real draw here. I went with the Dogstin and so did my buddy, while my wife had the Chuco Chili Dog. All of them had a unique twist--definitely not your standard ballpark dogs. The buns were soft, toppings were creative, and the balance of flavor and heat was solid. Also worth mentioning: this place is super friendly on the wallet. You get a full, flavorful meal without breaking the bank. Service was quick, and the vibe was laid-back--great for a casual bite with friends. Would come back, but maybe skip the fries and nachos unless they find a way to keep them crisp. Still, a cool little spot doing something different, and doing it well.
This is exactly what I've been looking for a way to satisfy my El Paso cravings! The rolled tacos in sauce were absolute perfection, and the crinkle-cut fries were delicious and a very generous amount. The horchata was a sweet, homemade surprise that tied everything together. The restaurant has a cozy, easy setup where you order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table no long waits for a server. The space is kept clean, with great music and a couple of TV screens adding to the place. My only complaint, but is it even a complaint! I just wish they weren't so far south! But every time I'm in the area, this will definitely be a must-stop.
Great place for some cheap margs and delicious El Paso style food! You order at the bar and your food comes out pretty quickly. They have lots of different fun drink options and great weekday food and drink deals including a taco Tuesday deal on the rolled tacos and tequila shots. The rolled tacos in the salsa and the fries were my favorite! Followed closely by the crispy tacos and flautas. The spicy red salsa that comes with the flautas was perfection. A band called Madisons is playing here every Tuesday in June 2025 and it's a great time! Highly recommend for south Austin peeps and I'd say worth it for a trip down here for the north peeps!
Such a charming place . Get the hot dog !!!! It was our first EP taco and we were not disappointed
I've been looking for shredded beef tacos and taquitos since moving here in 2012! They use Anaheim peppers for their relleno! Poblano peppers don't cut it! My new favorite restaurant in Austin!
This place is so delicious! I ordered the ELP Tacos and the ELP fries and everything lived up to my expectation! I also ordered the Red Beer (My first time having one) and it was so GOOD! I paired it with the Beer SOL. I normally drink Micheladas and the taste was very comparable. I would recommend this place to anyone especially if you are from EL Paso. The customer service was great! It was my first time here and everyone was welcoming, kind and helpful when I was ordering. I went on a Sunday evening and there was no line the food came out very quickly. I will be going back again especially when I have family come in from Out of Town.
Saw this place come up in my IG feed and immediately knew I had to surprise my significant other with a taste of his hometown comfort food. I rarely ever venture south or to this area of town, but the drive was well worth it. The food was simple, but delicious. Definitely worth the drive and the calories.
Tried the menudo here and it was really good--El Paso style, served with bread instead of tortillas. Honestly, some of the best menudo I've had! The place also serves hot dogs, and I'm definitely coming back to try one. Worth the visit. Have a 3 cause it was solid. May go up if it hits next time.
My first time eating El Paso style tacos. Tasty and definitely different than any tacos I've ever eaten in Austin. Everything is made fresh and they even make their own taco shells. This establishment grew from a food truck to where they are now in a brick and mortar and it's understandable why it's survived.
El Paso style Mexican food!!! Friendly staff, great classic El Paso options that reminds me of home. The El Paso/Juarez border area has some unique dishes that may show up on menus by name only. El Perrito has the name, the look and the flavor nailed down for a little bit of home for those of us from the 915 here in Austin. The rolled tacos are an acquired taste, I will absolutely agree with that when bringing friends here, however, the crispy tacos, flautas, gorditas and other dishes are for everybody. Catch menudo on the weekends and some border style burritos on some days. Truck is chill, building with seating should be opening soon. read more
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Damn! I saw this place on Instagram being reviewed by Doug Davidson... drove south to get that OG hot dog... it was good read more
El Perrito is a top 5 restaurant for me and family! The hot dogs here are some of the best in the city. All the topping always complement each other well and the hot dog link itself tastes high quality and is full of flavor. The food always comes out pretty fast and the cashier is helpful too. Every time we go there's always a new drink or special menu item for the day so it's nice that there is usually something different for us to try out. read more
This place is a bucket list must! El Paso style drowned tacos were amazing. It's kind of like a salsa broth with thick flautas sunk into the bottom with tons of finely shredded Colby jack cheese and a verde drizzle on top. The crispy corny tortillas hold their crunch from the bottom of the pool. I prefer letting them set for a couple of minutes before eating them and ladle the salsa over the cheese to let it get a little more melty. The thick corn tortillas will soften a little but still are super crunchy and now they've absorbed some the that drinkable salsa. Do it. You know you want to. They also have a/c indoor seating!!! read more
3 years ago
If you're missing El Paso, come to el perrito! Taste just like chicos tacos. The flauta was delicious. I need to come try their other items. read more
3 years ago
Tried the set of hard tacos (brisket). Fresh fried, which was nice. Thought they were pretty good, but not great. Fair amount of brisket. Coming back to try the drunken tacos though and will regrade then. read more
2 years ago
A hole in the wall taquito shop with outstanding service and savory food and drinks! Originally from El Paso and new to Austin I've been missing home. Somehow I stumbled across this place. And let me tell you it's like a little piece of El Paso. I am reminded of home from the mural on the wall to the food served. Please come out to El Perrito whether you're from EP or not this is a place worth eating at. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This place was recommended by a friend of the family as we lived in El Paso for years but now live in Austin. Went for the ELP tacos and ELP fries. The green sauce is different from traditional El Paso Chico tacos but had good flavors. The margaritas were good too. read more
First time here and it was a good experience. Environment: Currently, this is a food truck that is parked in front of a soon to be restaurant. There is a couple of tables outside/in front of the food truck, some inside seating, and bathrooms in the new soon to be restaurant. Food: The food here is good and adds a healthier/more fresh taste to a lot of the traditional foods from El Paso, Texas. I personally haven't ate this type of food since I was around 18 years old, so it was a good experience to taste these flavors again. Drinks: There is no alcoholic drinks here but there is waters and sodas. There is plans to later server alcohol once the main restaurant is completed. Staff: The staff here is friendly and the owner Ivan is a super cool guy. read more
2 years ago
El Perrito is our FAVORITE spot! We go once or twice a week. Ivan, the owner, does a great job making you feel welcome and the food is absolutely AMAZING! Chill spot, easy for any size group. Everything on the menu is a must try! You won't be disappointed! read more
Went back again now that they have a brick and mortar location. The menu changed and has so many delicious options and specials. The space is chill and I love that you can order via QR code. Got the Gordita special, carne asada nachos and quesadillas. Everything was delicious. Service is fast and super friendly. Prices are affordable. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots in south Austin. read more
1 year ago
Their food is freaking incredible. I would be in trouble if I lived anywhere near this place because it is so tasty I would be eating here everyday if I could. It's not health food, but wow, so delicious. I had the OG dog and it was cooked to perfection. The bacon wrapped around the hot dog was crispy and the dog had the perfect char on it. The toppings were proportioned perfectly so that everything came together so well. The jalapenos delivered real heat. I also tried the crispy chicken tacos and just about died over those. They fry up real tortillas to a perfect golden crunch and they came out sizzling and voluptuous. The tomatillo sauce on the side was piquant and spicy and pushed the taco into the realm of perfection. The drink menu is fun and very reasonably priced. I had the Mexzcal margarita with a taijin rim and again - so darn tasty. This place may not be fancy, but I believe it is serving some of the very best food in Austin. Cannot recommend highly enough and priced very fairly. read more
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2 years ago
Came here for the hot dogs and decided to get the enchiladas and OMG!!! They were the best enchiladas I've ever had and yes I know because i prepare them the same way, with dried chiles and asadero cheese, you have to try them!!! I will definitely be going back! read more
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Was expecting a lot better since this place is so hyped and I'm from El Paso so I was expecting El Paso style food. I was utterly disappointed. There was hardly any meat in the flautas, they were pencil thin. So just basically rolled fried tortilla. No flavor. No worse feeling than wasting money on food that's not good. read more
4 years ago
Exceptional first ( of many turns out) visit. Great customer service - like literally with a smile in the middle of the heat ! The salsa on the drowned tacos is perfect. It is authentic- and that's hard to achieve. There are a lot of flavors in any one bite but they compliment each other perfectly. The taquitos themselves are super crispy which is great to hold up in the salsas. The legit flavor of the picadillo can still be tasted in the midst of all the gooey goodness. **Expect to wait a little while for your order ( it's all made to order)--so please be *patient* :) read more
3 years ago
Food here is delicious. It will not disappoint. Talk about authentic to it's El Paso, Texas roots. I highly recommend it. read more
Ok, I've been WAYYY too disclosive on this platform about my abiding love for El Paso style Mexican Food... Austin has had a couple of food trucks that sufficed... but no brick and mortar... that looks to change as one of the truck greats, El Perrito, is transitioning to B&M where it's food truck is located on Stassney. Gotta say I love the red cheese enchiladas, the El Paso "drowned" tacos... "Chico's style" for the litigiously minded. But best is the El Paso style crispy hand fried tacos... you're gonna like El Perrito, and you are REALLY GONNA LIKE the air conditioned dining space already there! read more
3 years ago
This was our first stop on our Sonoran hotdog crawl. They did not disappoint. My partner had the Dogdtin, a great dog with just the right amount of heat and a fantastic taste. I opted for the chicken flautas, which were the best I've ever had. Good bye Taco Cabana...never again. They were topped with a little bit of everything....and oh so good. On to the next stop..... read more
2 years ago
Very cheap food, prettu solid. Come for the margs, stay for the drenched tacos. I have to try the hot dogs read more
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This place is wicked!! Better than any freaking dog place!! God the bacon wrapped dogs are like crack! They are so damn delicious! Messy but amazing! I literally could eat this food daily! The staff are so friendly and caring! I know the owner and he is prob like the best dude in the world! If you are in the area you better stop!! This dogs are better than drugs read more
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2 years ago
So so good. Was just like home (chicos). Definitely will return. We got a single and the loaded carne asada fries. Fries were good but next time definitely coming for a double. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Every time I hit Austin I make sure and stop here! a taste of Chuco Towne with out the long drive . be sure and give them a try they are all the way legit! you will not be let down at all, plus those guys are bien firme. read more
3 years ago
OMG! Back in 915 area code! Had a couple orders of the tacos ahogadas in red sauce & a order of beef brisket flautas. Very satisfying, yum yum read more
2 years ago
Food was SO good and reasonably priced. Definitely wasn't expecting it to be this good. The hot dog was CRAZY (in a good way). The asada fries were huge too! Lots of food for a good price read more
2 years ago
We randomly decided to stop by here for a small dinner yesterday since we were in the area and I'm so happy we did! We shared the chicken flautas and they were delicious. The service was super friendly and fast, and the outdoor seating vibes were great, also have indoor seating too. We will be back! read more
4 years ago
Great food at this food truck! They sell El Chuco tacos, and other goodies from El Paso. The salsa on the tacos is casera/homemade and delicious. We will be back! read more
4 years ago
A bit of EP in Austin! AMAZING food and very friendly. This is worth the drive from RR. We'll be returning soon! read more
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730 W Stassney
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