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    Ensenada Restaurant

    5.0 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef fajita
    Alex Z.

    What a great find. It's right off the road a very small place. The food is amazing. I had the fajita, it came out still sizzling, and full of flavor. The portion is huge I was not able to finish all the food. The price is very affordable. The owner is super friendly, came by to check with us if the food is ok and opened the door for me when I was leaving so I didn't have to touch any surface. If you drive by El Paso, highly recommend this Tex Mex restaurant

    As we were driving we noticed the many cars and knew we had to stop there for food. From the moment we walked in staff was friendly. Food was delicious. Authentic yummy food. Highly recommend

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    Rex S.

    Very casual place with amazing food. We came in looking for a quick meal before heading to the airport for our flight and the owner made a huge effort to give us our food as fast as possible and make sure we had a great experience. We had the steak tacos, chicken tacos, and guacamole and loved all of it.

    Steak taco, must try this, it's amazing!
    Celeste C.

    This is a secret gem of amazing Mexican food. It's a must stop! They have been in business 22 years and their quality of the food shows.

    Kenneth M.

    Let me start with the down side: we live in far west El Paso and this cafe is about as Far East as you can get and still be in EP. We found Ensenadas on Yelp when looking at options before a movie. When we spotted the hot lime green little "shack" we just had to try it. I'm so glad we did. From the moment we stepped inside we were showered with friendliness from the owner. He made sure we met mama who does the cooking-everything from scratch. My wife and I both had enchiladas Montadas and it was delicious. This is a delightful hole in the wall that I just wish was closer to home. Because of the distance we won't be able to visit often but whenever we are in the area we will drop in. This is a 4 star eatery with 5 star customer service. I have 2 (small) suggestions to bring the meal up to 5 stars: (1) we were provided a nice bowl of salsa on our table but no tortilla chips to dip into it. (2) as good as the food was, it wasn't as filling as I hoped. If they would add larger portions of beans and potatoes it would be awesome. To top off our visit the owner bragged about their pancakes and the gave us each one on the house to try. He was right and has every reason to be proud. They've been around since 1998 and any restaurant with that longevity has definitely made the grade. Absolutely worth it.

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    Good customer service, make you feel at home. Excellent food. Even let us choose a movie for our kids. The pepino water was awesome.

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    9 years ago

    Amazing Mexican breakfast, friendly service, strong coffee! Definitely come out here if in El Paso for an authentic experience.

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    Treated like family amazing customer service is great :) food is amazing And all homemade :)

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    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

    Los Bandidos De Carlos & Mickey's

    3.7
    (587 reviews)
    13.9 mi
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    I've been a loyal customer of this establishment since 2008. While the food was never the primary…read morereason I returned, the excellent margaritas and outstanding service kept me coming back for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, that loyalty came to an end after a recent experience that was both disappointing and unacceptable. My family and I chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Every guest paid separately, and there were no issues during the evening itself. However, as the event concluded, multiple attendees, including family members and in-laws, overheard servers making derogatory comments about our party. Among the remarks were that we were "ungrateful," "cheap," and "broke," along with other inappropriate comments that no customer should ever have to hear. I brought the matter to the attention of ownership, hoping for a meaningful resolution. While I was told the employees had been reprimanded, the proposed remedy was a $25 gift card. After nearly 18 years of patronage, the response felt dismissive and only added insult to injury. What disappoints me most is not simply the behavior of the staff, but the lack of accountability and concern shown afterward. This was a place I once considered a reliable and welcoming destination for family gatherings and celebrations. Sadly, that trust has been lost. As a result, I will no longer be returning or recommending this establishment to friends, family, or colleagues. Respect for customers should be a fundamental part of any hospitality business, and in this case, that standard was not met.

    One of the best ambiences I have experienced at a Mexican restaurant. The service was very friendly…read moreand fast. I would rate both the ambience and service highly. The food arrived within about 10 minutes for our group of six, which was impressive. The complimentary fried tortillas were very good, and the salsa was enjoyable as well. I ordered al pastor tacos. The flavor was good, but the meat was very dry. I liked the portion size, especially the amount of meat, but it would have been excellent if it were not so dry.

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    El Toro Bronco

    El Toro Bronco

    4.7
    (73 reviews)
    16.3 mi
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    Our go-to taco spot in EP. We live in cruces and tbh we haven't really had any respectable Mexican…read morefood there save for 1 spot. They're better down here, but El toro bronco has been the best we've had. Food comes out quick, very reasonably priced. Tacos come with onion, cilantro, lime and radish. Everything comes w free chips & salsa and beans. Would definitely recommend paying this place a visit!!

    I ordered the 5 person combo chicken and steak. To go. It…read morecomes with 5 prebuttered baked potatoes- average sized, a large serving of Charro beans, one small queso fundido with Chorizo, ( they charged me for the chorizo and the queso did not have it). About 8 large chile toreados, grilled onions.and plenty of corn tortillas. The charro beans were mostly bean soup. I actually poured some of the bean soup into a bowl so we could serve ourselves to avoid some spilling. The baked potatoes were generously bathed in butter. They did not provide any other toppings for the potatoes. Personally I think some sour cream, or Mexican crema de la Mesa, some chives, some other toppings would have been nice. The queso fundido was good but also a disappointment. It was missing the chorizo that I had paid extra for. The meat was very good. Well done but not dry or hard to chew. I was pleased to see that the chicken was not cooked into dryness. We did come across a couple of meat grisel or what in Spanish is called "nervio". This place has a small sign that states that if you pay with a credit card a 3% service charge will be added to your bill. I am pretty good with math and I pointed out to the cashier that they actually charge 4%. He did make a correction on my bill. Be ware of your bill. Otherwise they do give you plenty of food. It reminds me of a Mexican parrillada/ grilled cook out. The food here was very good, good tasting, and in spite of the small glitches worth it. We will be returning again.

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    El Cometa

    El Cometa

    3.9
    (291 reviews)
    11.2 mi
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    I discovered El Cometa in 2019 through a friend, and it quickly became one of my favorite places to…read moreeat whenever I am in El Paso. Looking back, El Cometa is what started my taco obsession. Their tacos al pastor con queso are so good. The marinated pork is perfectly seasoned, a little greasy in the best way, and topped with melted cheese. One thing I love is their salsa bar. I always grab the red salsa, green salsa, and guacamole. I pile all three on my tacos, and every bite is amazing. Their tacos remind me of my favorite tacos at the resort my family visited every summer in Cancún. Even though it has been years since I have been there, El Cometa brings those memories back with every bite. The staff is incredible. Last summer, the hostess recognized me right away and seated me immediately. She even remembered my order. I order the exact same thing every visit: tacos and two cans of Sprite. The fact that she has been there since I first started coming in 2019 makes every visit feel like coming home. From 2019 until I moved away in 2022, I went there almost every week. To eat here, everyone lines up at the cashier to place an order, but somehow I always felt like royalty. The staff knew me, and every visit felt welcoming. El Cometa never disappoints. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and every visit reminds me why I fell in love with tacos in the first place.

    Let me say, El Cometa will be the most beautiful food to ever hit your tastebuds. Every visit I…read moreshed a tear of joy just at the thought of their flautas. Not to mention, you get to serve your own toppings! I love the service ALWAYS, super quick and always upbeat!!

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    Ensenada Restaurant - mexican - Updated August 2026

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