Amazing Cuban sandwich, was visiting El Paso for work and this place was close to where I was. I go to El Paso once a month for work and will definitely be going back. read more

Food and service is amazing! The staff is very friendly and welcoming! The loaded fries and the Cuban sandwich are amazing.

I have been a patron of Maracas for many years even during ownership change. They are a favorite of my family.

Great food. Many options to choose from. The Cuban sandwich is great. Eat there if you can for best taste. Maduros plantains and tostones are very good. Also try the flan for dessert. For less the $4 each is an excellent option. . Employees are helpful friendly and attentive to your needs. Hope to return real soon. read more

The real deal. They boast about having the best Cuban sandwich in town and they were not lying. Probably one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've ever had. And the staff were fantastic. read more

No soy Cubano - but, I love food & this place slammed! We called in our order and the woman was an angel helping me (I don't speak Spanish well, but she understood everything!). We ordered the Bistek, Philly, Pastrami, with fries & the fried plantains and the empanada-like things. Everything was fresh and delicious!!! The portions are generous and you *might* have leftovers the next day....might. The place was nice and clean too! We will be back very soon! read more

we flew in from another location and wanted to find something amazing to eat at so we ravaged the yelp page and came upon this location that served cuban sandwiches. now i have never been a cuban sandwich fan. maybe i just never had the right one. OMGOOODNESS. that cuban was SO delicious!! hands down the BEST we ever had. this is the real deal! AND the owners were genuinely the nicest ever. felt like my relatives serving me dinner and caring every part of it. LOVE AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Best food I've ever had! So unique and authentic. I had the Cuban sandwich it was so good! Didn't need dinner after this lunch! read more

Maracas y Sabor - Best food I've ever had! So unique and authentic. Didn't need dinner after this sandwich meal. - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Ok, so again, huge huge disclaimer towards being a sandwich person. But these high quality, highly authentic, highly addicting cuban sammiches from this mom n pop shop??? I am now Guilty as charged for sandwiches! So I have tried a cubano here and there from other restaurants that just happen to have cubanos available. They were good too, but i was definitely not aware of HOW good real cubanos could be! This place schooled me big time! I have tried their classic cuban sandwich and eventually was enticed by their sandwich de pernil because it consisted of onions and peppers which i LOVE. And without fail, i will always order their tostones as a side rather than fries or anything else. I am hands down BANANAS for tostones! XD lol and they make them flawlessly. Every. Single. Time. Sadly i was not as huge a fan for the pernil but it was still absolutely delicious! As for their classic cuban, i am absolutely obsessed! Their slow cooked pork is Heaven on Earth. The seasonings are savory yet not overwhelming. I also love how they add chunks of the meat rather than slices, which allow a better dose of these flavor bombs! I think what has me sold as a sammy person for this place the most is just how much food you get in a $$9 plate. They know how to feed a girl!!! Especially me! Keep in mind though that they seem to compensate for their limited business hours with their magical products. They close by 6PM so scurry! This is as good as cuban gets kids! You won't regret ordering anything here! their pastillos are also amaze balls! whether its sweet with guava and cream cheese or savory with beef, GET IT! read more

Maracas y Sabor - the outside of a restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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El Paso never ceases to amaze me with the random, hole-in-the-wall places and the quality that these places bring. Ambiance - Nothing special, but the nice decor with a nod to Puerto Rico was nice to see. Service - You order at the register, but you're not expected to pay yet. You're able to grab any drinks you like during your meal and then you can pay for everything at the very end. The ladies who work there were so friendly and helpful especially since it was my first time! They seemed to be having fun while working too which was refreshing to see. Food - Had the Cuban and Philly Cheesesteak with the tostones. Philly Cheesesteak was average but the cuban was delicious! Warmly pressed and just hit all the right spots. The tostones were great as well. The portions are huge so be prepared when you figure out whether to get the small, medium, or large. Overall, what a little gem that I wish more people knew about. Great food, great portions, great prices. Will definitely be back! read more

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Excellent chicken sandwich and Cubano was as good or better than Puerto Rico or Miami versions which were excellent! Owner is retired Air Force pilot. Great advice on El Paso. Excellent service on takeout. Ten minutes. read more

Been supporting them for over 20+ years and their quality/service has been the same! Keep supporting local 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ANYBODY read more

Love this little place. Not only do they serve authentic Puerto Rican/Cuban food but they're service is wonderful. Love their Cubano sandwich. My mouth is watering just thinking of it. Hot and crispy on outside and filled with meats and cheese on inside. Yum! read more

Maracas y Sabor - Cubano sandwich (9"). - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The food is absolutely delish! Mary is an absolutely wonderful person. Fair price and we just love to take home and enjoy..

I want to give this place 8 star honestly. Came in at noon after finding them on yelp and happen to be in the area. Came in and let me tell you that the two ladies that work here are amazing! They will make you feel like you matter as a customer. Their food could be horrible and I'll still come because of them. Their food however is far from horrible. After speaking with them for a bit, I decided on the Cuban Sandwich with Tostones, a side of their rice and a Guayaba(Guava) empanada. The Sandwich alone weighs like 5 pounds. It was so big and packed that I could honestly eat half. And I'm a big guy! The tostones and sauce were on point. The sandwich was spot on with the pulled pork and flavors. My only thing I wished I wound have asked to not get was butter on the bread. That's just me, I don't like butter. The Empanada was out of this world. The cream cheese and guava was silky and smooth! Now let's talk a about the rice. The rice here is the hidden gem no one talks about. That rice was absolutely out of this world! I could come here just for the rice. I mean everything here was delicious . But this rice I would come for just that. read more

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Glad I found this little spot. The Cuban was really good. Great balance of flavor. Had generous amount of pork. Ordered the 6" with tostones and a coconut sparkling soda. Was super filling. read more

Maracas y Sabor - 6" cubano with tostones - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Oh yeah! Puerto Rican food here in El Paso! I came here with my gal pal prior to going to the outlet mall (the plan was we were going to walk off lunch). The plan worked great and the food did not disappoint! We each had a SMALL Cuban sandwich- let me tell you it was larger than anticipated- I cannot imagine what the large sandwich is like. We also had the empanadas and they were fried to a crispy tasty goodness...I am thinking about them right now! As I bit into the empanada, the authenticity of the flavor took me back to New York; it was delicious. They did not have main food items like rice and beans, etc but the sandwiches are perfect. read more

Maracas y Sabor - Cuban sandwich- small!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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The best Cuban sandwich in the El Paso/Las Cruces area. If your aching for a good Empanadilla or Sandwich de Pernil, then Maracas is the best place. Remember Tripletas from La Marginal that later spread throughout Puerto Rico. Well the closest you will find in this part of the USA is at Maracas.Like Alcapurrias? Maracas ha them most of the time. Let's talk breakfast sandwiches Puerto Rico "panadería" style. Come and get them at Maracas. Jamón, queso y huevo. Maracas is a gem in El Paso. read more

Maracas y Sabor - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Excellent service and food, Casual and friendly like you would expect a local PR place to be. We especially love the Cuban sandwiches. A Large Cuban is plenty to share. The tostones were perfectly crispy. Great food and portions for price. We love eating here. I would love garlic and butter with my tostones next time por favor. read more

I dropped in on Maracas for the first time the other day, and ordered 3 medium sandwich. There were a few people in the restaurant but it wasn't too busy. The restaurant was clean and there was plenty of seating available with most of the tables seating two. The two employees working that day were very friendly and helpful with making menu selections. The three sandwiches took a little while to make; more than you might expect if you're used to purchasing Subway sandwiches. However, if you are accustomed to eating Subway sandwiches, you will be left in awe of the quality of these sandwiches. The Cuban Sandwich, Hot Beef Pastrami, and Philly CheeseStake sandwiches we ordered were excellent! The flavor of each was extraordinary and the size of the medium sandwich, approximately 9 inches, was ample. I would recommend any of the three sandwiches we ordered, but the Cuban Sandwich was our favorite. With our purchase we got two orders of French fries and one order of Tostones. Now, I had to ask, so I'll tell you just in case you don't know. Tostones are smashed and fried plantains. They were really good and came paired with a dipping sauce that complimented it nicely. This was a fan favorite of my daughter. The French fries were plentiful but nothing extraordinary, and I'd probably stick with the Tostones in the future. There was a drink cooler that had cans of Coke products, Dr Pepper and a selection of foreign drinks and sodas. If you are a fan of great food, and sandwiches in particular, give Maracas a try. You won't be disappointed with the decision. read more

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Quite possibly the best Cuban sandwich I have ever tasted. The prices are crazy too. Huge portions and perfect food. The place is simple, but spotless. Staff was friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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And the angels broke out in a song of 'Hallelujah!' El Paso is simply my hometown because I've spent the most consecutive years in this city, but that by no means equates to me being less traveled or less culturally foodie educated. I've lived in many different states and even a couple of different countries. And if there's one thing I do a lot of...it's eating. And I always want to eat something new or different. So luckily for me, the growth of the EP restaurant scene in the past five years has been nothing short of amazing. Hallelujah! I stand by my original positive three star review because any time I step into an establishment (be it a hole-in-the-wall or upscale) I want the total package. I want the ambiance, I want the impeccable food, I want the above and beyond service, and I want to feel completely immersed in a world outside of my own (whether I'm transported by food, decor, or a mixture of both). Three stars is a good review, mind you, I just wanted more. And I finally got more! Enter, the new Maracas! I'm making an educated guess, but I think moving directly next door into the newly built strip mall had more to do with the expanding of Talbot Ave. (and the adjoining street). Their intention to move regardless is a possibility, but I really do think Talbot played into it and honestly they're in a better location (immediately visible to those headed to the Outlet Mall) with a colorful catch-your-eye sign. After a couple of hours of work, munching on Ritz and Oreos, I decided it was time. It was time to give Maracas another go at this new location. I walked in to a much smaller restaurant. Cozy. More suitable to their needs. And the way it's decorated you can no longer call it a hole-in-the-wall. It's more casually trendy now. A faux brick wall that felt kind of New York. The bricks even make their way to the trashcan in a slow "I'm becoming NY" kind of way...or maybe "I'm breaking out of NY" depending on how you look at it. Either way I thought that was a cool touch. Framed photos, news articles, flags, and the like are hung on the walls with purpose. The full menu reads above the counter still and pictures of the sandwiches are still printed on the counter. Just enough improvements without changing completely so it still feels like the old Maracas you know and love, just better. The owner, Ramon, was there in the entity of both cashier and chef and his attitude is so similar to what I'd expect from a food truck...you know, an owner that has a touch in absolutely every aspect of their business and your experience from start to finish. I absolutely love that, it's more personal and just makes you appreciate the service. He was pleasantly interested in my overall experience without being overbearing and honestly he comes across as the kind of person you could have a real conversation with while dining here. I knew I had to give their Cuban another go and this time without a doubt I was getting the garlic-butter hash-browns. I grabbed myself a green tea out of the fridge (canned and bottled products only, but I like it because it feels authentic) and unloaded my stuff on a table. Strangely enough, I kind of prefer dining alone so I poured into the book I am currently reading. I was expecting a bit of a wait since everything is made to order, but it was out in under 15 minutes. The Cuban was golden to perfection and the hash-browns were yellow ever so slightly (so I knew there would be a discernible buttery taste). I seriously plowed into the hash-browns. Salty, buttery, garlicy. The trifecta of everything I want in life. No ketchup needed. I should mention I ordered the 8 in. Cuban which should be labelled "Warning: Don't do this alone." But your girl can eat. Yes, I finished it...for two reasons, 1. When I eat with a partner I use how much they're eating as a measurement of how much I should eat, and 2. It was just that damn good! The Cuban was buttered on the outside and layered with all the deliciousness I remembered. It was pressed to the heavenly-th degree! I kind of wish I hadn't finished it because that would've been amazing to wake up to. And the angels broke out in a song of 'Hallelujah!' read more

Maracas y Sabor - 8 inch Cuban with the butter-garlic hash-browns - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The Cuban sandwich is DELICIOUS. My bf got the pastrami sandwich and it was just as yummy. The owners are also super friendly and welcoming, I recommend this place 100%!! read more

Food is outstanding. Everything taste so fresh. One of the best Tostones I've ever had

From out of state on a business trip. There Cuban sandwich was the BEST thing I've ever had. Like SO DELICIOUS. The meat was so tender and the bread was buttery and delicious. I would love to eat there again before I leave. Also everyone was super friendly too! Great customer service. Loved it. read more

I've never had Cuban sandwich so I can't tell if it's authentic but it sure was delicious! Perfect crispy sandwich with some juicy meat inside. Just by writing this review makes me want to go back there. (And yes we are going back there tomorrow. I've already talked with my husband...) Service was great too! The owner was a very nice guy. If you don't know what to get, you should ask him. He was happily answering questions about their sandwiches. I felt strange but when you go inside, you go to the counter to order. But you don't have to pay at the time. You sit down and wait for your food to be served. If you want a drink you can go get one from the fridge. When you're done eating, you go back to the counter to pay for whatever you got. (speaking of their drinks, try the mate soda. I've only had mate tea in my life but the soda was pretty good) I can't wait to go back for some more sandwiches... :) read more

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Best pulled pork sandwiches around. Big proportions, food is always tasty and hot, really good service.

You. An not go wrong at this place! I hate to say it but El Paso is lacking in culturally diverse food! There is one other Puerto Rican place that I know of its net my home the food was really good there too! I enjoyed this place a nice little treat! I will definitely here first then go shopping lol. I have the pastrami a and it was so good! The bread was prepared perfectly it was like I a panini yep that's it a Puerto Rican panni! I feel like I couldn't have made a bad choice. The has Browns had a taste of garlic and they were the best potato anything that I have had ever. I got the six inch because I had a feeling it was going to to be a larger portion I was right the portion was great and it actually filled me up with half Nd the other half I gobbled up when I got home. My boyfriend had the Cuban it was good too!! read more

Maracas y Sabor - The best hash browns in the world!! - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Great small little place. I can only comment on the Cubano and it was really good I can't wait to try the garlic hash browns next read more

Maracas y Sabor - Cuban Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I am eating this as I write. This Cuban is a damn good sammich!!!! Holy crap I think it's the best sammich I've had yet in El Paso. It's my first time here so I can't speak to other sammiches. The plantains are soooo good! The staff was very friendly and nice. Place is clean and safe. Order ahead of time if you are in a hurry. Try it you won't regret it! read more

Maracas y Sabor - This is the 12 inch Cuban to go. Double stacked. - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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This place is very good we had the Cuban sandwich named the best in El Paso really deserves the nomination and we order a Tripleta sandwich it was so good they came with fries, onion rings or tostones ( plantains ) we lone them On Fridays and Saturdays they sirve special Puerto Ricam plates you can see on Facebook what they are having I really recommend this restaurant the food is different from what we have in the city. read more

This place is bomb!! All the food was so delicious and the staff were awesome. Very clean restaurant and restroom!!!My favorite was the empanadas made with guava and cream cheese. So good. Will be stopping again when I drive back to California!!! read more

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I've had many Cubano sandwiches, even in Miami. This is the best one I have ever had in my life!! Damn good food and damn good service. They even have iron Beer soda from Cuba. Get there soon. They have a for sale sign on the door. Fridays and Saturdays, they add traditional dishes to the menu. read more

One of the best Cubans around. Cheese steaks are delicious too. Great service, wonderful staff.

Today was only the second time eating here, and it did not disappoint! I was craving this the moment I finished the Cuban the first time! I finally made my way back to El Paso and I couldn't wait to eat here! The Cuban is the only thing I have tried, but I am obsessed!! I wish they gave you more patacones! read more

Maracas y Sabor - The Cuban sandwich is the best!! - Sandwiches Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Best Cuban Sandwich EVER!!!! -This gem is the definition of "Hole in the wall" restaurant. Great history, started off inside a gas station and has now moved to it's own location. -Cubano is made to order on garlic buttered French bread pressed to a perfect crunch. -Savory, slow cooked pulled pork, ham, cheese, mustard, pickles and aged Swiss All comes together in a mouthwatering delicious flavor. I have tried other Cubanos in different restaurants and cities throughout my travels and have never come close to anything like Maracas. Absolutely delicious. read more

The portions are well worth their dollar value, but above all else the food is amazing. I ordered the Cuban sandwich and the Tripleta sandwich and they are hands down the best I've had in a long time. Better than the sandwiches I had in New Jersey and Florida. read more

Cuban sandwich was outstanding. I ordered the medium size and it was too big. The service is also outstanding. Highly recommend!

Oddly enough, I'd never tried a "Cuban Sandwich" until last year... In Okinawa... Japan lol. But I fell in love with them. Fast forward 1 yr, now in El Paso Texas. My wife found this little gem right near the outlets. She remembered me raving about these things called Cuban sandwiches, so she tried it. She came home saying dude, we have to go! So we went... And again, and again, and again. I know I'm late writing this review, as I've been 4 times.. But today I knew for sure this was something special as I caught myself (didn't stop myself though) ordering one to eat there and ordering another one to eat at home for dinner lol. Yea dude, it's THAT good. Get off I-10W or TransMountain Rd and head like you're going to the outlets. Don't turn right though.. Head straight, but BARELY straight, and then hard quick left into what looks like a little shopping center. Pizza OK and some battery replacement place is first thing you'll see.. Casually skip by that nonsense and then BAM, you're at Maracas. Now I'm not Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Miamian or whatever, you get the point. So can I put my stamp on this and say it's the real deal? No, I'm not qualified to do so. But what I can do is put my stomach on this biz and tell you real or slightly different, the sh*t is DELICIOUS! Like seriously... I can't go in anymore without ordering extra just so I can take it home. They have other things on the menu, Phillys and such... But honestly, I don't care... (I bet $$$ it's all good though) cuz I'm just here for these amazing things called Cubans... I can't get enough! It's so freakin perfect!!! And you can get fries with it, and the fries are dope... But dude.. They serve a garlic hash browns with it.... O-M-G.. They'll change your life. Get the hash browns... No, wait.. Get TWO orders, one of each. Then you decide. If you even can lol. It's so good man. Staff / owner is hella friendly ... He's a good dude and always interacts with the guests. The lady does too.. Nice people. I like them. Clean establishment. Nice decorations all over the walls.. TV usually playing NFL on Sunday's. Bathroom is crazy clean. All kinds of beverages available. Some kinda soda named Materva? Am I spelling that right? I dunno but my wife loves it. I think it's a sugar cane kinda drink? Maybe not though. She's from an island that's all sugar cane.. It appealed to her. Or even just plain old water, which I prefer. Don't wanna dehydrate as I stuff my face lol. I highly recommend this place. Clean, affordable, friendly, and most of all, the main reason you should come, it's DELICIOUS! And locally owned. Well, they are Puerto Rican, but obviously they live here.. So, you know, locally owned. And speaking of price, they give military discount. And dude knows.. He's smart.. I came in FULL beard like 2 weeks into leave and didn't say nothing and he still have me military discount. He knew. And I appreciated.. Said thank you and he said, "No.. Thank YOU"... I'm down with that. Respect. Das It Mayne read more

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There are a lot of great sandwiches out there, but make no mistake, Maracas is unquestionably Sandwich Royalty, their Cuban Sandwich is in fact the King of Cuban Sandwiches, All Hail Maracas! This is no exaggeration, for I too was once a skeptic, reading tales of this great Cuban Sandwich and thinking "well, if it's so great, why is it so f**king far away?!" But it takes a great man to admit when he is wrong, and I was wrong, which makes me great, as great as the aforementioned sandwich. I love how perfectly pressed their sandwiches are, they get that light crisp, flaky, buttery texture, not just the Cubans, and the roasted pork is tender and delicious, as is the Bistec they use in the Tripleta sandwich. And the sandwiches are also big and satisfying (if I had a nickel for ever time I've heard that...), I recommend buying a large, eating half and saving the other half for your next meal. Maracas also introduced me to the idea of eating hash browns in a non-breakfast meal, which is freakin' weird at first, but they are darn good! (is this a New York thing? A Puerto Rican thing? Just curious) I honestly worry that I'll never get to fully explore the menu because I will always be ordering sandwiches, but if all I ever get is their sandwiches I am more than cool with that. I also really, Really, REALLY wish Maracas wasn't so far away! read more

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