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    Lucy's Cafe North

    4.5 (120 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Cafes
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Lucy's famous machaca plate: delicious shredded beef, tomato, onions, egg, and great chile con queso. Everything was delicious.

    Some of the best Mexican food I've had in years. The machaca had juicy, shredded beef that was exquisitely seasoned. The chile con queso over it was delicious.

    Inside Lucy's Cafe North in El Paso. Open, clean, and friendly environment.

    A friend and I were cruising up Dyer St. in El Paso when we decided to embark at Lucy's Cafe North for lunch. Although the parking lot at this bistro is not large the restaurant itself is bigger inside than you would anticipate from looking at it from the outside. There are a lot of comfortable booths and many wood tables and chairs in an open and clean environment. Although it is called "Lucy's" all the staff as far as I could see were men. Everyone was welcoming and pleasant. The service overall was very good. Lucy's menu is diverse enough to please any palate and prices are quite reasonable. Today I ordered "Lucy's Famous Machaca Plate" and my friend ordered the Chimichanga Plate. While waiting for our food the waiter brought a smallish basket of chips and a bowl of salsa verde to the table. He soon returned with a bowl of a light tomato soup with fideo. That was not mentioned on the menu as I recall but it was free of charge. The chips were fine and the salsa verde was really up there on the heat scale. It was one of the spiciest salsas I've been served in a restaurant. Rate the soup a "B" with its nice mild flavor and the salsa a "B" also. Within twelve minutes or so our food arrived. I found the Spanish rice to be prepared really well, fluffy and with good flavor. The refried beans had a nice flavor and consistency. Rate the rice and beans both a "B+." My machaca was excellent. The shredded beef mixed with chopped tomatoes, onion, and an egg was covered with a delicious chile con queso that was made in heaven. Lucy's Cafe really knows how to season their food. The beef was juicy and not dried out like in many other places. The seasoning was exquisite. This machaca was so good! Rate it an "A." My friend's chimichanga plate arrived with two smallish chimis and rice, refried beans, and a bit of salad. She ordered her chimis with beef and they had the same delicious shredded beef that comprised my machaca. A bit of sour cream topped one chimi and guacamole the other. She said her chimichangas were both excellent. So, a nice place with really pleasant and efficient service, a broad menu with reasonable prices, and really good upper level Mexican food. Today's food was some of the most flavorful Mexican food I've had in awhile. Rate today's overall dining experience FOUR AND A HALF STARS for excellent. Can't wait to return.

    Tamales and Eggs Breakfast
    Kristine T.

    Wonderful place with great prices. Great for kids as there are many breakfast and lunch options. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.

    Pork chops and eggs
    Veronica V.

    This is definitely a little hidden gem in the NE and I'm so glad we tried it. I eventually realized this is the famous Lucys but their NE location (duh me). We wanted some breakfast and they delivered. The staff was fast and attentive and the food came out nice and hot. They served us chips and salsa and a little bowl of fideo (soup) before our meal (I thought it was odd since it was breakfast but then again why not). The prices are so reasonably priced, wish I would have gotten a menu pic. They even have a mini breakfast for like $4.99 that I'm very intrigued to order next time. Give them a try and support local!

    Chicken taco plate and one red tamale.
    Tamee C.

    I swear I am failing as a Yelper... I have come to this place so many times and yet this is my first time checking in and giving it a review. Sad Face. Two words. Taco Tuesday. I think I am obsessed with tacos lately, like, seriously. I usually eat chilaquiles when I come to Lucy's but since it is taco Tuesday I had to carry the tradition on. So I am here waiting for my chicken tacos. Yes... I recently began eating chicken again and so far it's been an ok journey. I am pretty confident that my tacos are going to be amazing. Lucy's isn't fancy, it isn't big. But the artwork on the walls is for sale and I think they are all local artists. Regardless, the food is good and cheap. There are three tables that only seat two people and six tables that seat four and there have been times I've come in and there were no seats available. Annnnd the tacos were great!!! This place uses yellow corn tortillas and the flavor was amazing. I could just eat the tortilla and be happy . The salsa verde added the right amount of heat that I like and the masa on the tamale was flavorful. I will definitely be back to give something else on the menu a try!

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    My new favorite restaurant has good food with really good portions not too pricey which is great

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    Holy heck this place is great! The Machaca is some of the best in El Chuco! The family tradition carries on at Lucy's North!

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    Food was bad and place had greasy floors had really bad service do not come here to eat

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    They've changed! They expanded, git better cooks, and staff. The pork chops were on point n my fave Jamaica! Returning soon

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    These guys never disappoint!! Always have the best stuff in town , tacos , salsa and great vibes all day

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    Yes! The burritos and salsa are fast and delicious!! Best I've had from the Northeast EP.

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    Food is delicious, service is exceptional, and they will not disappoint. I highly recommend you go and try it.

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    2 years ago

    Great food with appropriate pricing. Service was good but not too fast paced. Enchiladas were tasty.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service! Special Lusy's dish was amazing. Highly recommended this place

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    The Chilaquiles are the best I have ever had in the US. Authentico! This is a must stop for breakfast when you are in El Paso

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    Have gone there twice and service is slow. I ordered tacos one time tortillas were real flimsy and meat just falling off.

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