I like this place so much, that I was very happy when the owner opened a location in Austin... But I still try to eat here every time I travel to EP. I have tried many things here but my absolute favorite is their torta de milanesa (seitan protein). I have, in my 20 something years of dabbling with plant based foods, tried many vegan milanesas. Theirs is the best! read more

We're staying at the hotel close to the restaurant and we got hungry late at night so we decided to check out this place. It's a cute spot that has an industrial vibe. The live music was a little too loud for me so we just ordered our food to go. We got some tacos and the carne asada nachos. They were all not bad but just didn't hit the spot for me. I do understand that it may just not be my flavor preference but it just didn't wow me. read more

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I'm not even vegan and I love LIU. Seriously, I ate there three times before I figured out it was meatless. 10/10

El Paso's vegan scene is hard to come across but Lick it up is a gem. The atmosphere is definitely different but in a good way. It's located inside of a bar. You order at a window, take your seat and wait. We ordered "carne" asada fries and tacos. It was delicious. Since we are newbies to Vegan food the chef was not shy on sharing about how the food was prepared. It was delicious! Can't wait to go back! read more

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This is THEEEEE perfect spot for plant based food. I tried it not knowing it was plant based and let me tell you.. the food was AMAZING! I got the carne quesadillas and they tasted so good. The workers are awesome and it's inside of international bar so everything is a win win! read more

Unfortunately this place is no longer 100% plant based . However, the guy at the window was very knowledgeable about what he could still make plant based. This is my second time visiting this location, it is located inside of a bar. read more

Itty bitty burrito. Salsa was delicious. Bar is really dark. Service was friendly. My personal preference is to enclose the ends of the burritos but this place leaves them open. read more

Claims to be a casual bar, but I was told I couldn't order a drink because I was wearing a standard blue tank top. I had a T-shirt thrown over my shoulder that I'd just bought from Church Bar just down the street and they told me I'd have to wear it if I wanted to stay. Apparently they'd rather have me advertise for a competitor than wear a regular brandless tank top. Yelp says this place is casual, and literally shows a tank top icon to represent that. If you're looking to just chill out and meet some locals someplace close after landing at Paso Del Norte, skip this place and go to Church Bar. read more

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My wife and I had plant base food before but this place. Lick it up, has the best of the best plant base food ever. Phenomenal!!!!! The meat taste like straight meat. Can't even tell it's plant base food! Like wooow! First time in El Paso Texas and find this place. Best bar food I ever had in my entire life! I recommend everyone to try this out even if you aren't into plant base! Please visit this place! Call ahead or show up ahead because the line is crazy! read more

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Hands down the best vegan in El Paso. It's technically a food truck, but situated in the back of the bar INTL. So you could enjoy a great vibe, good cocktails and awesome food at the same time. I had their quesadillas and flautas. I enjoyed those both. The service was fast and friendly. I still have the tasty kick of the spices in the quesdillas in my mouth, it was delicious and not too spicy- the perfect amount. Highly recommend it read more

Oh so good! My husband is vegan and I'm not but everything was still oh so good! Of course he loved everything. The loaded fries, yum! And they give you good size portions! read more

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Vegan and Mexican food Vegan and El Paso is a tough find! Amen we have a yummy place to go to. Recently, my husband and I have gone vegetarian and have seen health benefits of it. But we are so tired of just getting cheese enchiladas and guacamole tacos everywhere. When we have that craving for our El Paso roots. Not to mention everything probably has chicken broth as a base. We can now get flautas,nachos, and gorditas. Yay!! Woohoo. So filling and so yum! Be prepared it is located inside a super cool trendy, repurposed, old building. You walk into a bar and wonder did I go wrong somewhere. Nope, it's in the back, just go to the window and they will bring it to you. Wherever, you choose to sit outside on balcony 3rd floor or 2nd floor small but warm in the winter. Or 1st floor with plenty of outlets if you are a solo diner. I always look for outlets. Drinks are ordered at the bar they have fountain drinks and so many specialty craft cocktails! Downtown parking is fine plenty of free spaces 3 blocks down! read more

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The food was not bad but the venue was extremely loud. I couldn't hear anything the bartender said so I relied on her gesture and finger pointing to where I needed to order food. The couch upstairs was quite dirty looking to where I didn't really want to sit down to wait for the food. There was an outdoor patio for smoking that said authorized personnel only which was kind of strange to me seeing that just about everyone walked up there and back down. The door was kept open so the cigarette smell flew in and that was unpleasant. read more

I've heard the vegan food used to be amazing but new management has changed the menu. While the flautas were good the roasted Brussel sprouts were an abomination. Nice space though for a drink. read more

Has potential but didn't hit the mark. Pros: Tasty food! Had the nachos and a side of fries! Some staff was helpful Cons: Portion of food you get for the price you pay is RIDICULOUS! Nachos was $14 and it came on a paper tray(imagine ordering a hotdog from a baseball game) that wasn't even filled to the top.... Fries were $4 and I we got legit like 9 fries! NOT WORTH IT! The bar guy there this afternoon was super not helpful. The app doesn't let you modify your order like not having a specific Ingredient on your food, so i walked up to the bartender to let him know I wanted to take off a specific ingredient and his response was an eye roll and said "well I'm at the bar and your going to need to go to the window to tell them" OK SIR...first time here and I had NO IDEA THERE WAS A WINDOW in the first place. Like another comment mentioned. They have to realize most people haven't done ordering from their phones and what customer service means.... So all in all would I come back? NO... Between the bartender acting like I'm dumb, and the mouse like portions for the price, I wouldn't waste my money here.... read more

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- Tried quesadilla(with mushroom chorizo), carne asada taco, mushroom chorizo taco, adobada taco and seitan Milanese taco. - The best one out of all of them would be the seitan Milanese taco, followed by the quesadilla and mushroom chorizo taco. - The seitan Milanese taco had vegan meat which is spot on and can't get any better. - The quesadilla is very rich with complex flavor to it, the substitute they used for cheese is very rich but also creamy and filling. - The dishes came with 2 sauces(orange and green with lime wedges), the orange had a very good flavor unsure of the components. read more

Located inside the international bar, this is a hidden gem with great vegetarian and meat friendly options. My favorite item was the black bean flautas. Great place for fun food and drinks! read more

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Wi appreciate that this business is all vegan! I thought it was a place attached to the International bar, but it's located inside in the back corner. I don't love that there's so many items with meat substitutes (like tofu/seitan/etc), I just love vegetables. But, based ont he dude's recommendation I tried the verde flautas and got a side of Brussels sprouts. The flautas were good; I don't know for sure but I think they were filled with beans, and they were pretty good. The Brussels were cooked correctly (and by that I mean charred), and my two friend who never had tried or liked them really loved them. The side bowl was HUGE so we all shared and they were lovely. Overall, it was okay, and a bit pricey. And you pay totally separate from the bar, just an FYI. It's nice they have a vegan restaurant inside a bar; not totally healthy (there's fries and nachos/chips, and, well, flautas) but it's better than other drunk food options for sure. Just wish they had more actual vegetables on the menu. read more

We visited Lick It Up on a Saturday around 1pm. It wasn't busy and we were able to grab a seat right away. We ordered through their website and the food was brought to us when it was ready, but other than that we didn't really see any staff. We had an early dinner planned so I grabbed an adobada taco and chips and salsa. Everything was delicious! The salsas added so much flavor to the already flavorful taco. The texture of the taco was also fabulous between the tortilla, the protein, and the fresh veggies. Definitely recommend! read more

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Although they haven't returned to the level they were at when they were in the shack, the food is better than it was at the start of the change. They should not have changed locations, but it's still an El Paso staple that I visit whenever I'm in the area. You can't go wrong with the tortas or quesadillas. read more

I had really wanted to try this place for a long time and I finally got the opportunity to. We drove downtown to the restaurant, which I knew was already within another restaurant/bar. from the outside, the place looks like it's deserted or under construction. When I walked in I saw the tables and chairs put up on the counter with some pick up boxes sitting on the counter. We went back to the car and ordered online and the food was ready in about 10 minutes. I had read other reviews that the food was very salty and unfortunately that was my case as well. The meat was very tasty but it was extremely salty. We only ordered two tacos just to check out the place. The sauces were really tasty and spicy. Please decrease your salt level! I won't be able to come back because of that. I wish I could continue to come here because it's really good, just too dang salty. read more

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Awesome cocktails for $5 each on the first two pages of the menu from 5-7. Good music and their street tacos are solid. The carne asada was the groups favorite. Friendly service read more

I was surprised to find this all vegan gem while passing through El Paso! It was delicious! We shared the carne asada nachos and the Alambre tacos. I honestly took away one star because they told my husband that they no longer put avocado on the alambre tacos. For a vegan... that's a huge disappointment! I was sooo hungry and I hate to admit it, but I was really looking forward to that avocado. I mean, the tacos were good without it but I honestly think it needs the avocado for that balance. Great location but I would definitely look into some sort of signage for the out of towners *like me* to easily find your restaurant. We drove past it like 3 times and I didn't see it any of those times. My husband saw it so he got off and ordered. Great food, would definitely recommend stopping in!! read more

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I haven't been to lick it up in 3 yrs after moving out of ep and omg I'm so happy to see it's still open and thriving! The scene was confusing to my boyfriend (cause he's never been to ep) so being inside a bar was different for him but omg the food did not disappoint. He genuinely couldn't believe it was vegan like thank you so much for not making me look stupid after bragging to my man all this time about how amazing El Paso's Mexican food is! Lol read more

Lick It Up - Downtown El Paso - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I am NOT a vegan and typically don't eat anything vegan... especially authentic Mexican food. I wouldn't have ever even considered Mexican meatless food...sounds ridiculous. So, we walked in and didn't realize this was vegan only and I was disappointed, but didn't have time to wait anywhere else. IT'S AMAZING!! Texture, flavor and holy smokes the deliciousness will have you changing your mind on vegan food. We had three different tacos and the LIU burrito alongside the marinated roasted brussel sprouts. Absolutely YUMM YUMMMM YUMMMM! If I could give this place 10 stars I would! I'd absolutely not even tell folks it was vegan. I'd just say Mexican Food. These tacos are award winning YUMMMMMY! (Try the Horchata too... it's so good! I like it better with the almond milk because it isn't as thick and heavy-- more room for tacos!) read more

This is a vegan restaurant inside of International bar. I've been excited to try as I've heard the hype about the vegan options available but overall did not have a great experience. The server taking our order was rude and very short with me when I tried to inquire about the menu as a new customer. I found that to be very disappointing as I didn't know what a few items were on the menu and just wanted to find out more information. Food was very average. We got the nachos with adobada and the chorizo burger. The nachos weren't anything special. I wish they had more toppings. The burger needed more sauce or something because it was pretty bland and I eat beyond burgers all the time. The Brussels sprouts were a good side. This is good for just ordering some okay bar food with the upside that it's vegan but the service was very poor and definitely does not make me want to return to try more options. read more

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Plant based tacos and burritos bar. We tried all of them and they were all super delicious you can't tell all of this is vegan. We wanted some good tacos so we were super happy to stumble upon this place! read more

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Wow, just Wow!!! Absolutely delicious -Vegan Mexican Street Food! Tacos de Alambre and Carne Asada Fries!!!! made with Seitan read more

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This is the best vehin Mexican I have ever eaten and I have had a lot of them I travel all over the country this place was amazing!!! It was like a religious experience! Lol can't wait to come back They need a location in Denver and Kansas City read more

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Man, the bartender is touching his phone, handling cups, and handing out unsanitized pens. If it weren't COVID times, sure. It is though. Also, ordered a michelada and never got it. I had to go tell him that I didn't want it anymore and to just give me the beer. Food is okay. They use the term carne asada lightly. It's more like ground beef. For the 70 bucks we spent, I feel like I just got screwed sideways with no lube. Sorry, guys. I wanted to like it. The food looks nothing like the menu but I'm freaking starving after driving 10 hours. read more

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Oh my gosh the food here is wonderful! Wish I could give them a 5-Star because I absolutely respect the quality and flavors of everything we tried. But sadly, I feel like front end server/cashier gal with the green hair felt like having some 'fun' with me- maybe she didn't like the way I looked or something - I'm not sure ... The menu says: "pick your protein". So I went a little unconventional and asked for the Milanesa for an order of Gorditas - I was told the Milanesa was out so I asked for adobada instead... ok seems like no biggie ... then I ordered nachos with carne asada "steak". Order came out everything looked beautiful - but the nachos came with adobada instead of asada. Also, get this- the gal who took our orders told me 86 milanesa but my friend ordered it right after me for a quesadilla! Could have been an honest mistake, right? So I take my nachos back up to the counter. I ask her about the Milanesa and she tells me she just tells people no when they ask for it on a Gordita - I said ok, and tried to order one as a quesadilla just like my friend - she said 86 milanesa that she gave him the last order. Okay... still being polite here and had already given her a 20% tip. I showed her that she gave me adobada instead of asada on my nachos - and she looked at me straight in the face and said, "that's what the asada looks like" ... LOL ok, it's getting late, I'm tired, I know the difference between adobada and asada but whatever. The food was good so I went and sat down and tried to finish enjoying my meal. So a little later my partner orders a cheese quesadilla for our kids - just a plain cheese quesadilla because that's the only way they will eat it. Ten minutes later, she brings out a quesadilla with, you guessed it. CARNE ASADA. This would almost be funny if it wasn't such terrible service. Then! Oh my God! It gets better- my friend who she allowed to get the milanesa quesadilla orders a to-go burrito and guess what she puts in it for him?? MILANESA. So she pretends that she didn't mess up my order and give me adobada instead of asada. Then she puts the asada on a quesadilla that was supposed to be plain. And she lies to me twice that it's 86 Milanesa and after I request it repeatedly she gives 2 orders of it to my friend. Who I came with. Who I am sharing a table with. Who is giving me bites of his food. I mean come on, why lie to a customer about what you have and then give it to the next person in line, and then why lie again and again- and think I'm too stupid to know the difference between adobada and asada?? Not cool. I love the food. But the service was so terrible, I feel like I was either racially profiled or randomly treated poorly- because she was very kind and accommodating to both my male Hispanic friend, and my male Hispanic father to my children/ partner. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else - but if it does, at least writing this review will let you know you weren't the only one read more

I'm a pescatarian and there aren't as many authentic tacos spots that offer seafood options so I decided to try this spot out. I absolutely don't enjoy plant-based food in general, but this spot was actually pretty tasty. The drinks at the bar are also good. They have a rooftop, full bar, and music. Overall nice, loungey vibe. 5/5 I recommend. read more

Lick It Up - Downtown El Paso - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

We visited Lick It Up twice while we were in town. The first time we had the Torta with milanesa and a quesadilla. The torta was yummy and the milanesa had a good texture. It was milder than we would prefer until we added the whole green chili it came with on the side. I thought the quesadilla was ok but my husband likes it (I'm very picky about vegan cheese). The second time we went we knew we wanted tacos and ordered a variety. The chorizo was very good but I freaked over the carne asada. It was spicy, flavorful and had a great texture. I ordered a few more asada tacos. We also had nachos that were tasty as well. We found ordering a little confusing. The first time we went they were only taking online orders. I really struggled to get my Square account to work with the website but luckily my husband's account worked. The second time we were there for dinner. Again we ordered online only to realize we could have ordered at the counter and had it delivered to our table. Bottom line, delicious vegan tacos, maybe the best I've had. The carne asada is a must try. read more

This is a fabulous vegan restaurant tucked inside a bar! The food and service were fantastic. read more

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The actual food is AMAZING. The location is dingy and the smell is almost a turn off if you had to dine-in. I walk in and was made to feel awkward after having to ask about the menu or How to order food, etc...as if I should have already known. As a first time customer. The bar/ location along with the awkward service is definitely a deterrent. Especially after having to make a deliberate trip with paid parking and all! Prob won't go out of my way again, as I have frequented many vegan restaurants that have similar food in comparison without the grime and better service. read more

I had lunch today at Lick It Up and it was truly delicious. And spicy. Set inside the International bar, I was the only patron this afternoon while I dined--probably because it was 230 on a Wednesday. I ordered the Nacho flautas and one mushroom chorizo taco, and the side of chips and salsas. Everything was delicious. The flautas were kind of like large black bean taquitos bathed in a pepper nacho cheese cream and the red salsa. I had them hold the tomato's because I don't like raw tomato. The taco was the mushroom chorizo and cabbage and a crema. Simple yet incredible. The red salsa definitely packs a punch. The green is less spicy but still good. I would definitely return to Lick It Up if I were in El Paso or in Austin. I can only imagine how this would be with a night of drinking--probably all of my taco dreams would come true. read more

Lick It Up - Downtown El Paso - Nacho flautas, mushroom chorizo taco, and chips and salsas. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

They have moved to Mills Street inside the international bar. The food is really good. I am just sad that they no longer do the jackfruit tortas. They were so amazing. We did the Sunday one day brunch menu and unfortunately I was not impressed. The red chilaquiles were so spicy we could barely eat them. The French toast was missing a hint of sweetness and it was a weird texture. The chicken enchiladas were amazing! We will still go back because we love the tortas. read more

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The food was delicious!!! I had the Fresh Flautas, Carne Asada taco, and the Mushroom Chorizo taco. All three items had great flavor and the sauces were excellent. Highly recommend for everyone but especially if you're vegan. They are currently only doing takeout (10/2021). read more

Vegan and vegetarian comfort food, located inside and to the back of the INTL Bar. Per the chef's rec I got the burrito with veg carne asada. Great flavors and super savory, but would have loved a vegan creamy sauce, tomatoes, or some avocado to moisten it up a bit and break the saltiness. Overall it was way too salty. I'll try this place again tho. Eyeing the sloppy joe and brussel sprouts on the return. read more

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The food here is incredible, and so was the service. A hiccup with Square made my order go missing even though I paid, and after waiting a while and my friend already finishing his order I finally asked about it. The chef was SUPER nice and gave me extra food (a whole order of flautas) even though I didn't ask for any and was totally fine waiting longer for my regular order. The food was INCREDIBLE, so dang good. Love the sauces. Highly recommend the tacos! The carne asada taco is to die for. read more

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