if you have the opportunity to dine at this restaurant, do it! everything was absolutely amazing…read more The margarita is perfect - not too strong and not weak. the smoked salt is perfect. We ordered the tacos with chicken, enchiladas verdes with carnitas and a tamal. all were soul-satisfyingly good. We got a cafe de olla to go and it is probably the best coffee I e ever had. Hate that we don't live here but we will be stopping here every time we drive through. Also, great service and atmosphere. Beyond happy with every aspect of the experience!

The food was really good & the serving portion was big as well. I recommend this place a lot (:read more

Excellent menu offering including vegetarian options for those observing Lenten practices for…read morefasting. Not your typical meatless menu and loads of flavor! The space is large, servers are courteous and watchful. Service overall is great. I always look to return with friends and colleagues.

I went for the first time because their lent special popped up on my IG feed. They had some items…read moreyou don't commonly find in restaurants (like the chacales). The chacales were delicious- a little smoky, a bit on the spicy side. The tortitas de camarón in pipian with nopales were delicious, and the beans were too. Plate was huge- I packed up half to take home. The aguas are made fresh and you can tell. Service is friendly, restaurant is clean and roomy. Will definitely be back to try other things.

Wow! First I'd like to start by saying that this has been the BEST customer service I've…read moreexperienced since being in the city. From the hostess, to the management and any staff member that came by to check on us. The main dining room where we sat was relatively empty, with families coming in and out. The music was at the right volume (very upbeat and energetic), it added to the amazing ambiance and view. The bar area was empty but inviting. For starters, we got the flamed cheese and added chorizo, with flour tortillas! We ended up ordering extra tortillas and the snack was phenomenal. It was a great choice and came out extra hot!!! The entrees were a large serving, I got the Chicken Enchiladas with rice and much sauce. I was full so I was unable to finish the meal but it was prepared well for take-out. The mango and strawberry sweet iced tea were great beverages for this meal. We missed happy hour but we will definitely be back to experience that as well as their Saturday morning brunch! Cheers

First time at Julio's. I had the chicken enchiladas with mole and I have to say the mole was some…read moreof the best I've ever had. Incredible flavor with a hint of sweetness and cinnamon. Super rich and full of flavors that make you close your eyes as you contemplate the dozens of ingredients that went into this culinary explosion. I'd highly recommend Julio's to anyone. They have three locations around El Paso with a diverse menu including tacos, enchiladas, soups, steak, and seafood. Check them out when you are in town.

I wasn't in town for a bit after a short visit to the Caverns with my best friend. He has never…read moreexperienced real Mexican food and just like every other person I've come across in New Mexico he didn't know the difference between NEW Mexican and MEXICAN Mexican food. There's a huge difference! Of course you know we had to start it off with the Choriqueso! It's a personal favorite of mine. The melted cheese blended with some Chorizo. Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my phone... My friend went with some ribeye street tacos, while I settled for the flautas with a mix of both chicken and beef. It was delicious. My friend was instantly hooked! Not to mention he got a margarita for 4 bucks. Lucky dog! Overall we had a great experience and he now knows the difference between New Mexican food and Mexican food lol. Definitely worth trying. Another personal favorite dish is the golden tacos extra crispy! So freaking good!

You have to figure when in El Paso you're going to have Mexican food at one time or another. And…read morewhen my friends suggested this place, I was very eager to try it, since I love carnitas, and it has carnitas in their name. Place is super easy to find, has great parking, and the overall ambience of the outside of the building is very rustic and almost mission-like. Lots of stone work and a very easy to spot logo. Inside, there are plenty of seating. The atmosphere is bright and cheery. We got seated right away, and ordered some drinks. I will say this, service was a little bit slow for a Sunday night and there wasn't a ton of people there. So I'm not sure what was up with that but I got my iced tea and it was one of two glasses that I got during the meal. Because our waiter never came back to check on us. We had to ask another waiter to get our waiter to get the tea. Anyway, the carnita showed up and it was very very good, they have fresh made tortillas there and they were excellent. I would have given this place five stars but the service was definitely lacking for me. Bottom line? Would I come here again? Yes I believe I would. Hopefully the owner will get the staff up to snuff on service and make this place run as good as it looks.

We stopped by Good Luck Cafe on a Monday morning while waiting for relatives before a nearby…read morecemetery visit, and we're glad we did. This place is a classic El Paso institution--serving up no-frills, satisfying Mexican diner fare that hits the spot. I ordered the machaca burrito, and my daughter went with the chorizo burrito. Both were delicious, flavorful, and generously portioned--exactly what you'd hope for from a neighborhood Mexican cafe. The prices were very reasonable, making this a great value meal. The service was friendly, though understandably a bit slow with how busy the place was. Still, the staff managed the crowd with warmth and efficiency. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a well-loved local spot--laid-back, packed with regulars, and buzzing with conversation. Even on a Monday morning, the place was full and parking was hard to find, which tells you everything you need to know. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a classic diner vibe that made us feel right at home. It's clear this is a popular go-to for locals--and now, we see why. Would definitely come back next time we're in the area.

I literally plan trips to El Paso just for this menudo. (I'm from Las Vegas). This menudo is SO…read moreflavorful and delicious! It is literally my favorite (besides my dads lol) it's a smaller place with not a lot of parking but definitely do able. It reminds me of an old style diner and has a very family friendly atmosphere! The servers aren't the fastest but it's to be expected with the volume of people. I will be definitely stopping by in my next trip to town!

Not bad menudo. Liz…read morewanted some menudo, so she shopped around for a place. We stopped in around noon. Upon entering the end suite if a tiny strip mall, you get a diner feel. East to be seated, and Anahy took our drink orders They will have three aguas frescas on the fountain, cokes, manzanita, and coffee. The coffee was hot, but simple. It feels like a diner, and this one has a breakfast and lunch menu. I wanted to try some of their other fares. My kids ordered their avocado toast That came with two pieces of toast, smothered in avocado, fried eggs, spinach and strips of bacon. Back to the menudo. It was a big bowl full of a deep and flavorful broth. It was loaded with pozole and strips of tripe. The bowl came with two buttered slices of bolillo. I enjoyed it It was a good visit, and the menudo was tasty. Simple, but solid.

Highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you're in the El Paso, Tx area. Delicious food,…read morehelpful and super friendly staff as well.

An EASY five stars…read more The birria tacos were spectacular. We accidentally came across this place and had the most spectacular experience. The service was great. The tacos were amazing. The ambiance was AOK. If you like 'em hot--this place has got what you need. Awesome tacos! Get you some!

Hands down the best quesabirria tacos in El Paso!…read more Birrieria Gardel blew me away. The quesabirria tacos were absolutely incredible...they were crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside, with just the right amount of cheese and perfectly seasoned birria. You can tell they put real care into every bite. I've tried a lot of spots around El Paso, but nothing comes close to this. The consommé was rich and delicious, perfect for dipping. Service was friendly and fast, and the whole vibe of the place just adds to the experience. If you're craving top-tier tacos, this is the place. I'll definitely be coming back!

I love Mexican seafood there's always something special about having seafood with the delicious…read moreMexican spicy sauces. I visited and I tried the Saluyita taco to start and it was way bigger than what I expected. That could've been a mean dish by itself. It wasn't really an appetizer portion... My main dish was the shrimp Aguachile which was delicious. I really enjoyed it. My dad had a different shrimp aguachile (less spicy) with a different sauce that was pretty good too. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner and we would like to visit again to try other dishes.

Arrived 1:30 on a Sunday, sat right away, ordered the shrimp cocktail and gringo de cameron and…read moreclassic margarita. The shrimp cocktail was fresh, low-mild taste in spice, I added louisiana hot sauce. Tacos were essentially quesadillas, cheese was all you mostly tasted. Overall it wasn't anything special, the flavor profile was basic, maybe the reviews hyped me up. Wouldn't come back.